Inside the security operations for July Fourth celebrations in D.C.

The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation.

• Jul 3

Sources: Trump likely to pardon pollution violators; weighing clemency for Diddy

President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.

• Jul 3

U.S. says it's monitoring oil markets for price-fixing, urges states to do same

Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.

• Jul 3

Trump says U.S. keeping current support levels for NATO would be "ridiculous"

President Trump says it would be "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO. His remarks came less than a week before a NATO summit in Turkey.

• Jul 3

Former CDC official: RFK Jr.'s response to measles "not based on science"

Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the health agency, said the spread of misinformation impacted lives.

• Jul 2

McConnell still hospitalized after EMS responded to his home last month

A spokesperson said the Kentucky Republican "continues to improve."

• Jul 2

Kennedy Center selling $25,000 ticket package to watch D.C. July 4th fireworks

The Washington, D.C., fireworks show, which is sponsored by the Trump-backed organization Freedom 250, is not slated to begin until 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m.

• Jul 2

Olympian David Hearn charged with destruction of property at Reflecting Pool

David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.

• Jul 2

FBI orders field offices to send analysts to Atlanta for election probe

The FBI is asking for analysts to help evaluate thousands of records for a "priority" investigation ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel.

• Jul 2

Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions

The White House declined to say how much President Trump paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.

• Jul 2

Shark attack alerts for cellphones authorized by new federal law

President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.

• Jul 2

U.S. designates "Chone Killers" gang a terrorist organization

The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

• Jul 2

EMS was called to Mitch McConnell's home for "unconscious" patient last month

On the same morning Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month, EMS personnel went to his home to respond to an unconscious person who appeared to experience "cardiac arrest," according to a dispatch call.

• Jul 1

NCAA chief: No plan to change rules on transgender athletes after SCOTUS ruling

NCAA President Charlie Baker told CBS News he doesn't think the group will need to change its rules on transgender athletes in light of a Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to ban their participation.

• Jul 1

About 2,000 U.S. troops supporting relief efforts after Venezuela earthquakes

Almost 60,000 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes last week, according to a NASA satellite assessment.

• Jul 1

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