Trump frustrations with Powell intensifying
President Trump has relentlessly criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates. Tuesday night, he privately floated firing Powell. Nancy Cordes reports.
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"One Big Beautiful Bill Act" effect on energy
One of the main impacts of President Trump's new tax and spending law could be the cost of energy. Dan O'Brien, senior analyst for Energy Innovation, joined CBS News to discuss.
Trump: Epstein conspiracy theory is a hoax
President Trump is still dealing with fallout from his own supporters over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Trump denies report about firing Powell
President Trump is denying reports that he plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Kelly O'Grady and Nikole Killion have the latest.
Grijalva wins Arizona Democratic House primary, Butierez wins GOP nomination
The late Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who is Adelita Grijalva's father, was one of the most senior and progressive power brokers on Capitol Hill.
Who to know in Arizona's special election
Voters in Southwest Arizona cast ballots on Tuesday in a special Democratic primary to fill a vacant House seat. CBS News executive director for White House and politics Fin Gómez has more on the race.
Trump details frustrations with Putin
President Trump now wants to give more weapons to Ukraine and is threatening increased sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn't agree to end the war in 50 days. The president explained why in a phone call with our partners at BBC News. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
App shows if ICE agents are nearby
To avoid being arrested, some migrants are using apps that tell them the location of ICE agents. Lilia Luciano has more.
Trump attends AI summit in Pittsburgh
President Trump was in Pittsburgh Tuesday for an artificial intelligence summit where companies announced more than $90 billion worth of investments in AI and the energy to power it. Nancy Cordes reports.
Waltz faces questions about Signal group chat
Mike Waltz was on Capitol Hill Tuesday for his confirmation hearing to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Father of 3 Marines violently detained by ICE
A Marine Corps veteran is speaking out after his father was violently detained by ICE. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Watch: Trump takes questions on Epstein, more
President Trump took questions from reporters on a number of subjects Tuesday at the White House before leaving for an event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. See his remarks.
Special election primary underway in Arizona
Five Arizona Democrats are part of a special congressional primary to fill longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva's seat. Grijalva died of complications from cancer treatment in March 2025. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more details.
Obama says Democrats need to "toughen up"
Former President Barack Obama said that Democrats need to "toughen up" as they face the Trump administration and the Republican Party ahead of 2028. Joel Payne, the chief communications officer at MoveOn, breaks down the party's current struggles.
Stocks inch higher, tariff deadline approaching
Stocks finished the day up slightly with President Trump's new Aug. 1 trade deal deadline looming. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.
Trump appeals California immigration order
The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's order that paused immigration enforcement operations across Southern California. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
The U.S. position on Ukraine weapons
President Trump has clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the past, but on Monday, he announced a new plan to help arm the country as the Russian invasion continues. Charlie D'Agata explains the new plan.
New book on 2024 election and Trump shooting
New York Times White House correspondent Tyler Pager and Washington Post senior White House reporter Isaac Arnsdorf are two of the three journalists behind the new book "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America." They joined "The Takeout" to discuss their reporting.
John Sullivan on Trump, Russia and Ukraine
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan speaks with Major Garrett about President Trump's latest comments on the Russia-Ukraine war and his decision to send weapons to NATO that will be distributed to Ukraine.
Breaking down Trump's pivot on Ukraine
President Trump on Monday threatened Russia with 100% secondary tariffs and announced a deal to send weapons to Ukraine via NATO. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump supporters at odds over Epstein files
Members of President Trump's Cabinet are under fire for their handling of the so-called Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Trump pressuring GOP to pass cuts
President Trump is ramping up pressure on members of his own party to claw back roughly $9.4 billion in approved spending. That includes funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Details on U.S.-NATO weapons deal
President Trump announced Monday the U.S. would manufacture and sell weapons to NATO for distribution in Ukraine. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Charlie D'Agata have more.
Latest on Justice Department purge
The Department of Justice has laid off several employees who were involved in investigations into President Trump. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Will Congress pass a Russia sanctions bill?
A bipartisan bill that would hit Russia with additional sanctions is seeing renewed focus in the halls of Congress as President Trump airs his frustrations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
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