Venezuelans line up to join militia in response to "outlandish threats" by U.S.
The show of force is intended to send a message to Washington, which has stationed three warships off Venezuela's coast for what the U.S. says are anti-drug operations.
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As measles surged, Trump administration's actions hampered CDC response
Trump officials sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists, slowing their response to the measles outbreak in West Texas.
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Missed the second half of the show? Rep. Mike Lawler, Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian and UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell.
Maryland governor on Trump's crime crackdown
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump's military deployment in Washington, D.C., is "not sustainable" and "unconstitutional," adding that he would not authorize deployment of National Guard troops from Maryland to D.C.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as President Trump has deployed federal authorities in Washington, D.C., Margaret Brennan speaks to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. Plus, amid a U.N.-backed group declaring a famine in Gaza City, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen joins from Jordan and UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell discusses.
Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding to dozens of "sanctuary" cities
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
Judge halts "Alligator Alcatraz" construction over environmental concerns
A federal judge ordered an indefinite halt to further construction or expansion at "Alligator Alcatraz," in a setback for the Trump administration and Florida officials.
What led to FBI's John Bolton searches
The FBI searched both the home and office of former Trump National Security Adviser-turned-critic, John Bolton, on Friday. Plus, President Trump spoke about a potential Putin-Zelenskyy meeting on Friday. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
John Bolton's home, office searched by FBI
FBI officials searched both the Maryland home and Washington, D.C., office of President Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton. The bureau said it was conducting "court-authorized activity" and that there was no threat to public safety. CBS News' Daniel Klaidman and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Epstein records sent to House committee
The Department of Justice sent the first wave of Jeffrey Epstein case files to Congress on Friday. Plus, the DOJ released full transcripts and audios of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's two-day interview with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Blanche met with Maxwell last month amid backlash over the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein case. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
NYT analysis delivers blow to Democrats
A new voter registration analysis from the New York Times signaled bad news for the Democratic Party. It found that Democrats lost ground to Republicans between the 2020 and 2024 elections in all 30 states that track registration by party. Democratic strategist Kristian Ramos and Lance Trover, the former press secretary for Gov. Doug Burgum's presidential campaign, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Former ambassador on peace in Ukraine
Prospects for a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, always dim, appear nearly non-existent. Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov told NBC News that a summit agenda is "not ready at all." Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Ghislaine Maxwell audio files released
The Department of Justice released its interview transcripts with Ghislaine Maxwell, an accomplice to sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein and convicted of crimes related to Epstein's trafficking of underage girls. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more details and Caroline Polisi has analysis.
Trump says U.S. government taking a 10% stake in tech giant Intel
Speaking with reporters on Friday, President Trump said the deal came out of a meeting last week with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
Trump criticizes John Bolton
President Trump said he does not know anything about the FBI search of the home and office of his former national security adviser, John Bolton. He did take the opportunity to criticize him, calling Bolton a "sleaze bag." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.
DOJ releases Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
The Justice Department released transcripts of convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's July interviews with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Judge blocks "Alligator Alcatraz" expansion
A federal judge in Miami blocked new detainees and construction at the controversial Everglades facility, siding with environmental groups who argue it threatens wildlife and drinking water for millions.
Supreme Court clears way for canceling NIH grants tied to diversity, gender
The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for NIH to cancel research grants tied to issues like gender identity and diversity, equity and inclusion.
ICE ramps up training for new recruits
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is ramping up training for new agents as the agency's director said he wants to train 10,000 new agents by the end of the year. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga visited the ICE training facility and has more.
Products impacted by U.S.-EU trade deal
The Trump administration and the European Union are sharing new information about a trade framework between the EU and United States. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Gabbard cutting around 40% of ODNI staff
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is cutting her office's staff by around 40%. ODNI had approximately 2,000 people working for it in February, but the downsizing will bring the agency's headcount down to around 1,300 employees. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has the details.
Judge to rule on "Alligator Alcatraz" future
A federal judge is set to rule on the future of the immigration detention in Florida known as "Alligator Alcatraz." An environmental group and Native American tribe sued over concerns that the facility would harm the surrounding Everglades. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Sen. Eric Schmitt on his new book
Since taking office in January, President Trump and his allies haven't held back when it comes to how they feel about judges who have sided against his administration. With that in mind, Missouri Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt joins "The Takeout" to discuss his new book titled "The Last Line of Defense: How to Beat the Left in Court."
Have 1.6 million undocumented immigrants really left the U.S. this year?
The Department of Homeland Security figure comes with caveats, researchers who study population demographics told CBS News, and it's too early to conclude that there's been a mass exodus.
4 reasons why the Trump tariffs haven't caused U.S. inflation to soar
For months, economists warned that the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs would sharply boost consumer prices. Here's why it hasn't happened.
Trump faces bipartisan backlash over waiving Russia sanctions
Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart
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