Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-defense lawyer, as attorney general

In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.

• Aug 8

Senate approves bill to fund government into December

The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.

• Aug 8

Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief

The Pentagon alleged that former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media.

• Aug 7

U.S. intel agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions

U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials said.

• Aug 7

U.S. targets Iran's banking system, companies with new sanctions

This is the eighth round of Iran-related sanctions announced by the Trump administration this year.

• Aug 7

From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update

CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.

• Aug 7

DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires aide with pending battery charge, DUIs

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.

• Aug 7

Trump mounts new effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling

The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.

• Aug 7

Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham

The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.

• Aug 7

Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom, teeing up Supreme Court fight

A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. President Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court.

• Aug 7

Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.

• Aug 7

Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test

A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.

• Aug 7

Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."

• Aug 7

Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files: "Did you see that?"

The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.

• Aug 7

Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers

Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.

• Aug 7

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