Senate advances war powers resolution to limit further Trump strikes on Venezuela
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
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Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, a longtime House Democratic leader, to retire
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Trump speaks with Colombian president Petro amid rising tensions
President Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, after months of tensions between the two leaders boiled over in recent days.
Border czar says "I have not seen ICE act out outside of policy"
Border czar Tom Homan said he hasn't seen ICE act in a way that's outside of policy, despite videos showing protesters being tackled and tear-gassed.
Trump's border czar on Minneapolis ICE shooting: "Let the investigation play out"
Tom Homan told CBS News "it'd be unprofessional" to comment on the incident amid an investigation.
What we know about the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Video from the scene, along with statements from witnesses and local officials, disputes the accounts of federal officials regarding the circumstances that led up to the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman.
Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5 trillion
President Trump is proposing increasing military spending by more than 50%, citing "troubled and dangerous times."
RFK Jr. on freezing funding to Democrat-led states: "We gave them a warning"
"The best way to help poor families is to end the fraud," Kennedy told CBS News.
RFK Jr. on Kennedy Center name change: "I have bigger fish to fry"
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acknowledged he understood relatives were upset about the change, but said he has bigger priorities.
RFK Jr. says it may be "better" if fewer children receive the flu vaccine
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
RFK Jr. on new nutrition guidelines: "People should be eating protein"
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told CBS News that one key goal of the Trump administration's new dietary guidelines is to encourage protein consumption, defending them against criticism that it could lead to more saturated fat consumption.
CBS News poll finds actions in Venezuela divide Americans
Most don't want the U.S. to control Venezuela. Maduro's removal from power draws big backing from MAGA, Republicans.
Justice Dept. to surge prosecutors to Minnesota amid fraud allegations
The Justice Department is sending a team of prosecutors to Minnesota to help investigate allegations of widespread fraud within the state's social services programs, U.S. officials said.
Rubio says U.S. will control money from sales of Venezuelan oil
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that the U.S. has a three-phase plan for Venezuela, with an initial emphasis on stabilizing the country.
Johnson invites Trump to deliver State of the Union on Feb. 24
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that he expects the State of the Union will take place on Feb. 24, though the date does not appear to be set in stone and has not been officially scheduled.
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Christa Pike's botched execution follows a pattern of issues with lethal drugs
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Trump renews threat to resume attacks on Iran after U.S. midterms
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U.S. surrogate for Chinese billionaire says she trusted agency, as questions arise
Trump suggests Fly Dubai co-pilot may be linked to Iran
Amber Guyger granted parole after serving 7 years for murder of Botham Jean
Judge blocks Trump's firing of top federal prosecutor in Seattle
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
