Lisa Cook sues to block Trump firing
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has filed a lawsuit against President Trump's attempt to fire her. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.
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How many undocumented people have left U.S.?
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed earlier in August that 1.6 million immigrants without legal status have left the U.S. since January. But is that figure accurate? CBS News Confirmed data journalist Julia Ingram dug into the numbers.
Denmark summons U.S. envoy over reported covert ops in Greenland
Denmark's primary national broadcaster says Americans linked to Trump are carrying out covert influence operations to foment dissent in Greenland.
FEMA staffers suspended after criticizing cuts
Roughly 20 employees with the Federal Emergency Management Agency have been placed on leave after attaching their names to a letter accusing the Trump administration of gutting the agency's workforce. Nicole Sganga has more.
Trump's 50% tariffs on India now in effect
President Trump's steep 50% tariff on Indian goods is now in effect. The president had initially announced a 25% tariff on India, but earlier this month he signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tax because India buys Russian oil. CBS News business contributor Javier David has more.
Sen. Klobuchar on Minneapolis school shooting
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke to CBS News Minnesota about the change she wants to see following Wednesday's deadly Minneapolis school shooting. Meridith McGraw, White House reporter for The Wall Street Journal, and Shelby Talcott, White House correspondent for Semafor, join "The Takeout" to unpack the political reaction to the tragedy.
Trump speaks with Walz after school shooting
Federal officials are investigating Wednesday's deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on how President Trump is responding.
Kyla Scanlon on Trump move to fire Fed governor
Economic commentator and New York Times bestselling author Kyla Scanlon joins CBS News to discuss President Trump's plan to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and Nvidia's upcoming earnings report.
Trump responds to Minneapolis school shooting
President Trump has ordered flags on federal lands to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of Wednesday's shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more on the administration's response.
Texas redistricting maps are racially biased, civil rights advocates claim in lawsuit
They accuse Texas legislative leaders of engaging in gerrymandering to prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.
India braces for export shock as Trump's 50% tariff takes effect
President Trump initially imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, but raised it an additional 25% due to the South Asian nation's purchases of Russian oil.
Markets remain steady amid Trump's Fed clash
President Trump said he fired Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on social media, but Cook said she is not resigning. Despite Mr. Trump's announcement, stock markets appear unaffected by the news. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and business journalist Kristin Myers have more details.
U.S. envoy accused of "insulting remarks" in Lebanon faces backlash
U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack reportedly changed his plans during a visit to Lebanon amid a backlash over remarks deemed demeaning to local journalists.
China rejects Trump's call to join U.S.-Russia denuclearization talks
Beijing says Trump's call for China to join the U.S. and Russia to reduce nuclear weapons stockpiles is "neither reasonable nor realistic."
Trump moves to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as she vows to sue
President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. Her attorney countered that they plan to file a lawsuit challenging the move.
Trump clashes with Fed board member Lisa Cook
A standoff is brewing between President Trump and economist Lisa Cook. Mr. Trump tried to fire her, claiming "there is sufficient cause" to believe that Cook made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements. Cook fired back that "President Trump has no authority to remove her" from the independent Federal Reserve and vowed to file suit. Nancy Cordes reports.
D.C. crime stats amid National Guard deployment
A new CBS News data analysis shows Washington, D.C., has seen a 49% year-over-year drop in violent crime since President Trump deployed National Guard troops in the city. CBS News' vice president of data journalism, John Kelly, has more.
Judge tosses lawsuit against Maryland judges
A judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit against all 15 of Maryland's federal judges, delivering a legal blow to the Trump administration. The lawsuit stemmed from an order that blocked federal immigration officials from immediately removing migrants who challenged their detention status. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the case.
Questions about Trump move to fire Lisa Cook
President Trump has taken his fight with the Federal Reserve to another level, demanding the removal of one of the Central Bank's governors. Overnight, Trump posted an apparent termination letter online, saying that he removed Lisa Cook over allegations that she committed mortgage fraud. But there are questions about Mr. Trump's authority to remove Cook. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Jo Ling Kent break the situation down.
Changes coming to House Freedom Caucus
Four members of the House Freedom Caucus are set to exit Congress after the 2026 midterms. Paul Kane, senior congressional correspondent for the Washington Post, joins "The Takeout" to examine what's driving the lawmakers out.
Cracker Barrel rebrand unites Trump, Democrats
Cracker Barrel's rebrand is marking a rare moment of consensus between Republicans and Democrats. Political strategists Terry Sullivan and Kendra Barkoff Lamy join "The Takeout" with analysis.
FEMA employees warn of lack of preparedness
Nearly 200 current and former FEMA employees warn in an open letter, called the "Katrina Declaration," that the Trump administration has left the country underprepared to respond to natural disasters. Former FEMA Press Secretary Jeremy Edwards, who signed the declaration, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
DNC members clash over how to address Gaza
Members of the Democratic National Committee clashed over how the party should address the ongoing war in Gaza during its annual summer meeting on Tuesday. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details.
State of crime in D.C. since Trump crackdown
It's been a little more than two weeks since President Trump launched a crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane looks at where the crime data stands.
Lisa Cook to Trump: "I will not resign"
An epic legal fight is brewing between President Trump and the Federal Reserve after he moved to fire board governor Lisa Cook. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest. Then, Abha Bhattarai, economics correspondent for The Washington Post, and Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general, join with analysis.
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