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Acting U.S. attorney in D.C. stirs controversy with Justice Department demotions over Jan. 6
The reshaping of the U.S. Justice Department continues with more career prosecutors being fired or being moved out of long-held positions. CBS News has learned nearly a dozen senior prosecutors who ...CBS News - 23h -
Jan. 6 prosecutors demoted by Trump-appointed U.S. attorney in Washington
WASHINGTON — At least seven top prosecutors inside the U.S.NBC News - 4d -
House Oversight Democrats launch probe of US Attorney for DC
House Oversight Democrats have launched an investigation into the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia after he publicized his own efforts to probe threats to officials, an effort that has ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
On the ground in the Cook Islands, controversial deal with China stirs debate
Some residents say the agreement has harmed relations with New Zealand while others welcome the economic benefits it may bring. Standing under the shade of trees outside the Cook Islands parliament ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
DOGE's mass firings of federal workers continues to stir controversy
A federal judge in San Francisco ruled the mass firings of federal probationary workers was likely illegal. Judge William Alsup handed down a temporary restraining order, saying the Office of ...CBS News - 4d -
Denise Cheung, the US prosecutor resisting Trump
A lifetime public servant, the by-the-book lawyer is the latest to defend the integrity of an increasingly imperilled justice systemFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Tate brothers arrive in US after Romania prosecutors lift travel ban
The pair, facing trial for human trafficking, had been banned from leaving Romania in recent years.BBC News - 5d -
When to hire a tax attorney
There are a number of instances in which hiring a tax attorney makes more sense than the alternatives.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
The 1980s seaside snaps that sparked a controversy
Ahead of a film about him, photographer Martin Parr tells all about his most famous pieces of work.BBC News - 6d -
Davis escapes in controversial draw with Roach
Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach fought to a majority draw after a bizarre ninth round in which a knockdown of Davis was not called despite the fact he took a knee.ESPN - 2d -
The Papers: 'Putin will strike again' and Starmer heads to DC
The prime minister's upcoming talks with US President Donald Trump dominate the front pages on Thursday.BBC News - 6d -
Peak bloom dates announced for DC's cherry blossoms
Spring is in the air — and the cherry blossom trees near Washington's National Mall are expected to reach peak bloom in a matter of weeks. Peak bloom for the cherry blossoms will fall between March ...The Hill - 5d -
Explore The Injustice DC Comics Timeline With This New Omnibus
Fighting games aren't exactly known for having the best storylines, but the Injustice series, which is set in an alternate version of the DC comics universe, is an exception. Not only has the ...GameSpot - 5d -
Hegseth fires several top military attorneys
Major changes are happening at the Pentagon after a string of firings over the weekend. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired some of the military's top lawyers, cutting the judge advocates general ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Romania’s pro-Moscow presidential contender quizzed by prosecutors
Far-right candidate Călin Georgescu picked up by police while raids across the country targeted people close to his campaignFinancial Times - 6d -
A $19 strawberry has caused a stir online. And of course, it's sold at Erewhon.
A $19 strawberry has caused a stir online. And of course, it's sold at Erewhon.NBC News - 6d -
In N.Y.C.’s Ukrainian Enclaves, Trump’s Rebuke Stirs Complex Feelings
The president and vice president’s berating of Volodymyr Zelensky was greeted with a mix of support and outrage.The New York Times - 2d -
Piglets will be left to starve in a controversial art exhibit in Denmark
An artist in Denmark is seeking to raise awareness of the suffering caused by modern pig production with an art installation that includes three piglets starving to deathABC News - 4d -
Davis blames hair product in controversial Roach draw
WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis says grease from his hair got into his eyes and made him take a knee during a controversial draw against Lamont Roach Jr.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Oscars 2025: The 'Emilia Pérez' controversy explained
All the controversies surrounding the film "Emilia Pérez" explained ahead of the 2025 Oscars.ABC News - 1d -
Trump says federal government should 'take over' local politics in DC
Trump is jockeying for local political power by positioning himself as the antidote to the city’s crime and homelessness.Politico - Feb. 20 -
A DC Comics Video Game Based On Dark Nights: Metal Releases In March
While recent reports have shown that WB Games is struggling and titles like Wonder Woman are years away from release, a new game based on DC Comics, DC: Dark Legion, is launching on PC, iOS, ...GameSpot - Feb. 21 -
Palestinian businessman lobbies DC with long-shot Gaza vision
A Palestinian businessman is making a long-shot bid to lead a new governing body of the Gaza Strip, putting up an estimated $300,000 for lobbying services to influence Washington and the Middle ...The Hill - 3d -
DOGE structure, authority emerge as biggest DC mystery under Trump
The Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) structure and authority has become a central mystery in the barrage of lawsuits seeking to stymie its operations. After insisting Elon Musk isn’t ...The Hill - 3d -
FAA investigating multiple false collision warnings on flights approaching DC airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday it is investigating multiple false collision warnings on flights approaching Reagan Washington National Airport. In an emailed statement sent ...The Hill - 1d -
Supreme Court to hear case of woman alleging she was demoted because she is heterosexual
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a case that could change how the courts look at discrimination claims in the workplace. Marlean Ames, a state government employee in Ohio, sued, arguing she ...CBS News - 6d -
Ohio Republican pushes for Congress to act on Trump's orders
Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) on Thursday urged Congress to act on President Trump's executive orders, saying the national legislature "must do its job." "It’s up to us on Capitol Hill to make ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Trump administration reassigns acting ICE director
The Trump administration is replacing the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid simmering from some officials about deportation numbers. A Department of Homeland Security ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Trump administration reassigning acting ICE director
The Trump administration has removed Caleb Vitello, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
House Democrat planning 'Bad DOGE Act'
Rep. Dave Min (D-Calif.) is planning to introduce a bill titled "Bad DOGE Act” in the House against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arguing that it is engaged in an "abuse of ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Acting I.R.S. Commissioner Doug O’Donnell to Announce Retirement
Doug O’Donnell, a 40-year veteran of the I.R.S., was elevated last month after the last commissioner stepped down at the beginning of President Trump’s term.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Amy Gleason Named Acting DOGE Administrator
Ms. Gleason is the acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency, according to a White House official. The news comes as a federal judge questioned who was leading the operation.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
This is who the White House says is the DOGE acting administrator
The White House finally gave a name for the DOGE acting administrator.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Tech regulation is a high-wire act for South Korea
Ensuring fair competition in the digital sphere risks antagonising the new US administrationFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Gene Hackman loved acting but 'hated everything that went with it'
Those who knew him discuss his brilliance, as well as his disdain for the trappings of Hollywood.BBC News - 3d -
Warren Buffett calls tariffs 'an act of war’
Legendary investor Warren Buffett likened tariffs to "an act of war" in a new interview as President Trump doubles down on his embrace of the economic strategy. In an interview that aired Sunday on ...The Hill - 21h -
Migrants held at Guantanamo now allowed to phone attorneys, filing says
Migrants being held at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp are now being permitted to speak to their attorneys by phone, an ICE official said in a court filing.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Complaint: ICE attorney allegedly made racist, xenophobic posts on X
The Texas Observer claims it has identified James Rodden as an attorney employed by ICE who has allegedly posted racist content on an X account.CBS News - Feb. 21
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Former Syrian military photographer unmasked
A former Syrian military photographer smuggled his harrowing and haunting images out of Syria at great risk. Until recently, the world knew him only as "Caesar." In February, he revealed his identity.CBS News - 21m -
Researchers fear toxic ash from the Los Angeles wildfires will impact ocean life
The Southern California wildfires that sparked eight weeks ago killed 29 people, burned 38,000 acres and destroyed thousands of homes, but researchers say the damage to the ocean is just beginning. ...CBS News - 22m -
Live updates on Trump's speech before a joint session of Congress
President Trump will address a joint session of Congress and the nation in his first speech to lawmakers since he took office six weeks ago.CBS News - 23m -
Trump's cuts to foreign food aid are affecting U.S. farmers, rural economies
President Trump's policies in the early days of his second term are creating uncertainty across the country. Cuts he's making in foreign food aid could have a major impact in America's heartland, ...CBS News - 32m -
Rep. Byron Donalds defends Trump's tariffs on U.S. allies
President Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China went into effect Tuesday hours before his address to a joint session of Congress. Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida joins CBS ...CBS News - 46m
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Trump speech live updates: Tariff wars, Ukraine, firings to take spotlight
The theme of Trump's address to Congress will be "Renewal of the American Dream," a White House official told ABC News.ABC News - 19m -
Former Syrian military photographer unmasked
A former Syrian military photographer smuggled his harrowing and haunting images out of Syria at great risk. Until recently, the world knew him only as "Caesar." In February, he revealed his identity.CBS News - 21m -
Researchers fear toxic ash from the Los Angeles wildfires will impact ocean life
The Southern California wildfires that sparked eight weeks ago killed 29 people, burned 38,000 acres and destroyed thousands of homes, but researchers say the damage to the ocean is just beginning. ...CBS News - 22m -
Live updates on Trump's speech before a joint session of Congress
President Trump will address a joint session of Congress and the nation in his first speech to lawmakers since he took office six weeks ago.CBS News - 23m -
Andrew and Tristan Tate under investigation by Florida AG's office
Florida’s attorney general announced Tuesday that his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, days after they ...NBC News - 23m