Legal fights over Trump's White House ballroom
The legal challenges against President Trump's White House ballroom project are expected to continue into the new year. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
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Trump suggests pulling licenses if networks are "almost 100% Negative" about him
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Trump plows ahead with construction plans as preservation group seeks limits
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Ukraine peace plan might include demilitarized zones, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a plan to end his country's war with Russia might include the establishment of demilitarized zones between Ukrianian and Russian forces.
Trump mentioned in newly released Epstein files
The Justice Department released thousands of new documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, including many that mention President Trump. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Role of Trump's tariffs in Q3 GDP surge
New government data reveals the U.S. economy saw a major surge in the third quarter of 2025. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the results.
What stands out in latest Epstein files
The Justice Department overnight released more than 11,000 new documents related to the criminal prosecutions of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jake Rosen and Willie James Inman report.
SCOTUS blocks National Guard in Illinois
The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that President Trump cannot deploy the National Guard troops to Chicago as a legal challenge moves ahead. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Details on latest U.S. boat strike in Pacific
The U.S. military says it struck another vessel that was allegedly carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing one person. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.
Details on Trump in new Epstein files
Early Tuesday morning, the Justice Department released thousands of new documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, including many that mention President Trump. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Willie James Inman have more.
Consumer confidence continues to fade despite heady economic growth
Concerns about inflation, tariffs and politics weighed on consumer sentiment in December, The Conference Board said.
White House seeks to cancel asylum cases
The Trump administration is attempting to cancel thousands of asylum cases and deport applicants to third-party countries, CBS News reporting shows. Immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
What the 4.3% GDP increase shows
Gross domestic product grew 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025, indicating some small economic growth despite concerns over tariffs and inflation. CBS News contributor Javier David has more details.
U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat
The U.S. struck another alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Pacific Ocean, killing one person, the U.S. Southern Command announced Monday. CBS News' Willie James Inman has the latest.
DOJ releases 10,000 new Epstein files
The Justice Department released more than 10,000 files relating to Jeffrey Epstein early Tuesday morning. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more details.
DOJ releases more Epstein files
The Department of Justice has released another batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
U.S. strikes boat allegedly carrying drugs
The Pentagon announced another U.S. strike targeting a boat allegedly carrying drugs in the Pacific Ocean. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Major pre-Christmas Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 3
Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a major pre-Christmas attack, killing at least three people including a child.
12/15: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," President-elect Trump promises big change for America's role in the world – but with much of the world on fire, will his policies extinguish the flames or fuel them? Margaret Brennan speaks to Rep. Michael Waltz, Trump's pick for national security adviser, as well as Cindy McCain, director of the U.N., World Food Programme.
Trump calls release of photos of people in Epstein files "a terrible thing"
President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
Trump warns Maduro after another tanker seizure
An elite unit of the Coast Guard seized control of a second tanker the U.S. said was carrying sanctioned oil in the waters off the coast of Venezuela. President Trump said he will not back down from his pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Willie James Inman reports.
Trump unveils plans for new fleet of Navy ships
On Monday, President Trump announced a new class of Navy battleships he's calling the "Golden Fleet." The president said two vessels will be built in the short term, with plans to expand to up to 25. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Trump on Clinton appearing in Epstein files
President Trump on Monday commented on the Justice Department's release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mr. Trump slammed the release as an attempt to deflect from his administration's actions.
Trump announces "Golden Fleet" of Navy ships
President Trump announced plans to build new Navy battleships on Monday, which he is calling the Pentagon's "Golden Fleet." The president said he approved plans to begin constructing two new battleships, with an ultimate goal of 20 to 25 vessels.
Trump announces new "Trump class" of Navy battleships
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet."
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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
Maduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
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Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
Alleged Chinese agent to remain in custody, judge rules, amid flight-risk fears
