House Speaker Johnson says Jeffrey Epstein case is "not a hoax"
"We want full transparency," House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News, as the Jeffrey Epstein case fuels GOP infighting.
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Some in Congress want more Epstein material released than White House has sought
Some lawmakers are trying to force the release of all Epstein-related materials.
Wisconsin's Gov. Tony Evers says he won't seek third term
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.
Trump visiting Federal Reserve
President Trump is visiting the Federal Reserve on Thursday as he continues to pressure Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
Man accused of trying to kill Trump can represent himself at trial, judge says
Ryan Routh is scheduled to stand trial in September, a year after prosecutors say a U.S. Secret Service agent thwarted his attempt to shoot President Trump.
Gabbard releases Obama-era documents
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released more documents about the intelligence assessments regarding Russia's influence on the 2016 election. CBS News' Olivia Gazis has more.
Trump's Scotland visit to feature golf resorts, trade talks and protests
Trump is set to visit Scotland, his mother's ancestral home, where he owns two golf courses, for a mix of business and pleasure. But some Scots are taking no pleasure.
Johnson on Jeffrey Epstein files
House Speaker Mike Johnson is weighing in on calls for the release of the files on Jeffrey Epstein's case. Johnson spoke to Major Garrett on "The Takeout" as legislative efforts to obtain the files from the Department of Justice progress.
Efforts to obtain DOJ files on Epstein
Lawmakers are joining the growing calls for the Department of Justice to release its files on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe breaks down the latest.
New ruling on birthright citizenship case
The White House is reacting after a federal court ruled that President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Trump to visit Scotland
President Trump is about to make another trip to Scotland, where he will visit at least one of his golf courses. But it will be a mix of business and pleasure, as Mr. Trump is also expected to meet with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer while he is in Scotland. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Vote to subpoena Epstein files
Three Republicans on a subcommittee for the House Oversight panel joined a vote forced by Democrats to subpoena files from the Department of Justice on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
House committee vote on Epstein files
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers voted to subpoena files from the Department of Justice on its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on the reports emerging about President Trump's relationship with Epstein.
Columbia settles with Trump administration
Columbia University has agreed to a $221 million agreement with the Trump administration over allegations of discrimination. The institution denied any wrongdoing, but remarked that reform is needed. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
Australia to ease restrictions on U.S. beef imposed over mad cow disease
U.S. agriculture secretary credits Trump as Australia announces easing of restrictions on U.S. beef imports. But will Aussie consumers take advantage?
Reporter's Notebook: Trump and presidential norms
Whatever new we may learn about President Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, we have learned something about his relationship to the presidency. Presidential norms are usually something he enjoys breaking. When it comes to Epstein, he embraces them. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Congressional panel to subpoena DOJ
A House Oversight Committee panel voted to subpoena the Justice Department over documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday. The vote was bipartisan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Democrats amplify attacks over Epstein files
Democrats are pouncing on the Jeffrey Epstein controversy as Republicans shut down the House floor to avoid a vote on releasing more files from the case. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Trump reveals details about AI Action Plan
President Trump unveiled his Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, saying the goal is to strengthen the U.S.'s technical capabilities and remove guardrails put in place by the Biden administration. CBS News contributor Javier David breaks it down.
First Russia-Ukraine talks in nearly 2 months
Russia and Ukraine held their first peace talks in nearly two months in Istanbul on Wednesday. William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Judge grants pause on Abrego Garcia's release
A judge in Tennessee on Wednesday ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from detention. A short time later, another judge blocked the Trump administration from detaining Garcia upon his release. A third judge granted a request from Garcia's lawyers to delay his release by 30 days. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Breaking down political fallout over Epstein case
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Justice Department informed President Trump that his name appears in Justice Department documents pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Breaking down Gabbard's Russia claims
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is accusing the Obama administration of manipulating an intelligence assessment about the 2016 election. The assessment was released on Jan. 6, 2017, two weeks ahead of Trump's first inauguration. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Olivia Gazis have more.
Rep. Ted Lieu on Trump's AI action plan
The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled an AI Action Plan aimed at loosening artificial intelligence regulations and speeding up development in the U.S. Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu of California, who formerly served as co-chair of the House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the president's plan.
WSJ story on Trump, Epstein files: What we know
The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Attorney General Pam Bondi informed President Trump in May that his name appears within the Jeffrey Epstein files under review. The White House swiftly denied the Journal's report. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
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