Senate adjourns for weekend during shutdown
The government shutdown dragged into Day 17 and the Senate adjourned for the weekend. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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Trump directive to banks on domestic terrorism
The Trump administration is asking banks to report "domestic terrorist activity" as part of the president's efforts to crack down on antifa. Gabe Kaminsky, an investigative reporter for the Free Press, joins CBS News to discuss. The Free Press is owned by CBS News' parent company, Paramount Skydance.
Trump says he plans to meet Putin in Hungary
President Trump on Thursday said he had a "productive" phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and announced plans for a meeting with Putin in Hungary. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
DOJ plans to seek indictment against Bolton
The Justice Department is expected to present a possible criminal case and seek a grand jury indictment against former national security adviser John Bolton. CBS News' Jake Rosen and Rebecca Roiphe have more.
Thune blasts Democrats on Pentagon funding
Senate Majority Leader John Thune blasted Democratic lawmakers after the Senate failed to pass funding for the Defense Department. 50 senators voted in favor and 44 voted against the measure.
Trump says he wrapped call with Putin
President Trump on Thursday posted to social media that he had a "very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Government shutdown drags into Day 16
The Senate is expected to vote again on the GOP-led funding bill that has failed to pass nine times in the upper chamber. This comes as the government shutdown enters Day 16. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Watch: Trump takes questions on Venezuela, more
President Trump on Wednesday took questions from the White House on a variety of topics. See his remarks.
The legal fight against government censorship
Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz told the Wall Street Journal he plans to introduce a bill that would make it easier for consumers to win cases when it comes to government censorship. Michael Meyerson, professor of constitutional law at the University of Baltimore School of Law, joined CBS News to discuss.
Trade tensions between U.S., China escalate
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are intensifying again ahead of President Trump's expected meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Implications of Louisiana redistricting case
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case over Louisiana's congressional map and whether states can consider race when drawing electoral lines. CBS News election law expert David Becker has more.
Military spouse on government shutdown
Military spouse Heather Campbell and Raleigh Smith Duttweiler, chief impact officer for the National Military Family Association, join CBS News to discuss the effects of the government shutdown on the families of service members.
Lawmakers continue blame game over shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson blasted Democrats on Wednesday as the Senate is expected to vote for a ninth time on a measure that would end the government shutdown. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Government shutdown enters Day 15
The government shutdown entered Day 15 on Wednesday after Senators failed to pass a measure that would fund the government. CBS News' Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.
Lawmakers sound off on Argentina bailout
Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government after a Senate vote that would end the government shutdown failed for an eighth time on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Trump administration announced it would loan Argentina $20 billion. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more details.
Supreme Court to tackles redistricting case
The Supreme Court is set to hear a Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act over Louisiana's congressional map. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more details.
Senate fails to end shutdown for eighth time
Senate Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked after failing for the eighth time to pass a GOP-led measure that would end the government shutdown on Tuesday. CBS News' Taurean Small has more details.
What recovery looks like for released hostages
The last surviving Israeli hostages are now free, but they still face a long road ahead as they recover and get back to regular life. Liz Cathcart, executive director of Hostage US, joins CBS News to discuss.
Airports declining to play DHS shutdown video
Several major U.S. airports are refusing to display a controversial Department of Homeland Security video that features Kristi Noem blaming congressional Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. Some airports cited the video as violating the Hatch Act, which prohibits use public assets for political purposes.
Outlets refuse to sign Pentagon press rules
The vast majority of the country's major news organizations are banding together and refusing to sign a Defense Department document about new press rules at the Pentagon. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Trump: U.S. struck another alleged drug boat
President Trump says the U.S. has struck another alleged Venezuelan drug boat. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth posted the alleged strike on social media, showing the explosion in international waters. Six people were killed onboard, Mr. Trump says.
Trump hosts Argentine President Javier Milei
President Trump is meeting with the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, days after the U.S. agreed to pay a $20 billion bailout for the Argentinean economy. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Trump takes questions with Argentine president
President Trump spoke to reporters Tuesday during a bilateral meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei. See his remarks.
How fragile is the Israel-Hamas peace deal?
Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel Program at the Arab Center Washington, D.C., joins CBS News to discuss the the strength of the ceasefire in Gaza.
Government shutdown drags on
The government shutdown is in its 14th day, and the Senate is set to reconvene on Tuesday to vote for an eighth time on measures that would reopen the government. Meanwhile, President Trump indicated in a social media post that he redirected some research funds to pay the military during the shutdown. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more from Capitol Hill.
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