Venezuela's Machado appears open to U.S. military pressure against Maduro
María Corina Machado, asked by CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Trump's threat of land strikes, said she'd "welcome more and more pressure" on Maduro.
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Preservation group sues Trump over ballroom
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a lawsuit to stop President Trump's White House ballroom construction. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
Epstein estate photos released
House Oversight Committee Democrats released several photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate ahead of a Dec. 19 deadline when more files related to the convicted sex offender's case are expected to emerge. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Trump says leaders of Thailand, Cambodia agree again to stop fighting
"Both Countries are ready for PEACE and continued Trade with the United States of America," President Trump said on Truth Social.
Massie on Epstein files lawmakers want to see
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie is weighing in on the Jeffrey Epstein files expected to be released in the coming days. This comes as Democrats from the House Oversight Committee release photos from Epstein's estate. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Some House Democrats release Epstein photos
House Oversight Committee Democrats released photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate on Friday. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
U.S. imposes new sanctions against Venezuela
The Trump administration announced a new round of sanctions targeting Venezuela. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
White House on sanctions against Venezuela
The Trump administration announced new sanctions against Venezuela. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Trump on land operations in Venezuela
President Trump is weighing in on what's next for U.S. operations surrounding Venezuela. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Indiana GOP rejects new congressional map
In Indiana, Republican lawmakers rejected a new congressional map that could have helped in the 2026 midterms. In the reliably red state, Republicans already hold seven of the nine House seats. President Trump has pushed for redistricting, but on Thursday, 21 Republican state senators joined Democrats in opposing the measure.
Trump on possible Venezuela land operations
As tensions rise with Venezuela, President Trump said land operations could start "pretty soon." Sources tell CBS News the administration is also planning more tanker seizures.
Indiana Senate rejects redistricting effort
President Trump is reacting to news from Indiana after the state's Senate failed to pass a redistricting bill. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Trump pardons election official Tina Peters, but she was charged in state court
President Trump said he is granting a pardon to Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk who was convicted of allowing unauthorized access to voting machines — even though the pardon power is widely understood to only apply to federal crimes.
Trump signs executive order to block "excessive" state AI regulations
President Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.
Is Trump's MAGA base showing fractures?
The release of the files in the federal investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is dividing President Trump's base. The Free Press' Olivia Reingold joins CBS News 24/7 to dive into the debate. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
National park shops told to purge DEI merch
National parks across the U.S. must clear their gift shops of any items promoting diversity, equity and inclusion after a Trump administration order. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has more.
New U.S. sanctions ramp up pressure on Maduro
One day after capturing an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, the U.S. has sanctioned three of Nicolas Maduro's nephews, along with six other oil tankers. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
How Crockett is shaking up Texas Senate race
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas has launched a bid for Senate. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Chuck Rocha join with analysis.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of "piracy"
Venezuela is accusing the U.S. of "piracy" after U.S. forces seized an oil tanker off its coast. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Margaret Brennan have the latest.
Abrego Garcia released from ICE detention
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador and later returned to the U.S., has officially been released from ICE custody, his attorney says. This comes after a federal judge in Maryland ordered his release earlier Thursday. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Bessent calls for overhaul of regulator that protects U.S. financial system
Treasury Secretary's proposal to revamp the Financial Stability Oversight Council would expose Americans to risk, critics say.
Indiana Senate blocks GOP redistricting effort
Indiana's Republican-led Senate has voted against a redrawn congressional map that would have helped the GOP in the state's only two Democratic congressional districts. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the latest.
U.S. announces sanctions targeting Venezuela
The U.S. on Thursday announced new sanctions impacting Venezuela. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James
A federal grand jury has declined for the second time in a week to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James for alleged mortgage fraud. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
U.S. sanctions 3 of Maduro's nephews, 6 oil tankers
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three nephews of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and half a dozen shipping vessels accused of transporting Venezuelan oil.
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