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.
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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.
Jack Smith lawyers say basis of ethics probe against him is "imaginary"
An ethics probe has been launched into Jack Smith's handling of two investigations of Donald Trump before the 2024 election.
New Federal Reserve statement on Trump, Cook
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday issued a new statement regarding President Trump's move to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
Trump administration threatens funding for 3 states over trucker English rules
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
Trump comments on Taylor Swift, takes questions
President Trump took questions on a host of issues following his Cabinet meeting Tuesday at the White House, speaking about the Federal Reserve, his crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement and more.
Trump wants death penalty for murders in D.C.
President Trump said Tuesday that the death penalty will be sought for murders that take place in Washington, D.C., as the administration's crime crackdown in the city continues. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
States told to enforce English for truckers
Washington, California and New Mexico are being put on a deadline to begin enforcing the Department of Transportation's new English language requirements for commercial truck drivers. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Trump move to fire Fed governor: What we know
President Trump announced his firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday following months of public attacks against the central bank. Cook and her attorney responded Tuesday saying the president has no legal basis for the move and that they plan to file a lawsuit challenging the firing. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Jo Ling Kent have more.
Details on Trump's Fed firing
President Trump said he fired Fed Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in a social media post on Monday that included her apparent termination letter, where Mr. Trump alleges that Cook committed mortgage fraud. In response, Cook says no cause exists "under the law" for her firing. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more details.
Trump says he's fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook
President Trump announced Monday that he's fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after months of public attacks against the central bank. In a letter posted on social media, Trump accused Cook of making false statements on mortgage documents, actions he claimed were "gross negligence" and "potentially criminal."
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