Entire Fulbright scholarship board quits, accusing Trump admin. of meddling
The board that oversees prestigious Fulbright scholarships accused the Trump administration of meddling that could "damage the integrity of this storied program."
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ICE arrests 70 in raid at Nebraska worksite
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is touting what it says is the largest worksite immigration roundup in Nebraska. It says more than 70 people were arrested under suspicion of being in the U.S. illegally. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
The latest in U.S.-China trade talks
After two days of trade talks in London, President Trump says the U.S. and China have reached the framework of a deal. Scott Lincicome, a vice president at the Cato Institute's Center for Trade Policy Studies, joins to discuss.
What is the rare earth element samarium?
President Trump says a new trade framework with China will give the U.S. access to rare earth minerals. China has a tight grip on one element critical to U.S. military hardware: Samarium. Gracelin Baskaran, director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at CSIS, explains the element's significance.
Judge rules Mahmoud Khalil cannot be deported
A judge ruled Wednesday that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil cannot be deported for foreign policy reasons cited by the Trump administration. The government has the chance to appeal the decision.
Revisiting Helene-ravaged North Carolina
President Trump said he wants to reduce state reliance on the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this year's hurricane season. With that news in mind, CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian revisited the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene.
EPA proposes rollback of pollution limits
The Environmental Protection Agency is trying to roll back rules limiting carbon and air pollution from fossil fuel power plants. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
National Guard's role in L.A. amid protests
With President Trump deploying members of the National Guard to Los Angeles, local and national officials are asking exactly what the role of the guardsmen will be. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga explains.
More on trade framework between U.S., China
The Trump administration says it agreed to a framework for a trade deal with China. Plus, new data from the Labor Department shows inflation rose less than expected last month. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Kelly O'Grady have more.
Kosovo agrees to take deportees from U.S.
The U.S. has cut a deal to send a small number of migrant deportees ot the European nation of Kosovo. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Military restores names of 7 bases
President Trump announced on Tuesday that he's restoring the original Confederate names of seven Army bases -- but with new namesakes. CBS News' Jim Axelrod shows how that policy played out earlier this year at two military installations. Then, Kori Schake, who was on the Biden-era commission that recommended the military pivot from names linked to the Confederacy, joins with her reaction.
National Guard supporting ICE in L.A.
The Trump administration has no plans to scale back its immigration crackdown, even as California officials tell the federal government to leave Los Angeles. CBS News' Elise Preston and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
GOP senators find $1 billion in budget bill
Senate Republicans uncovered a mysterious $1 billion in President Trump's budget bill and the lawmakers say they don't know what it's for. Shelby Talcott and Tyler Pager, White House correspondents for Semafor and The New York Times, respectively, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Rep. Suzan DelBene on David Hogg drama, more
Republicans hold a slim majority in the House and Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington is trying to change that as chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. DelBene joins "The Takeout" to unpack the political landscape for her party in 2026.
Steve Scalise recalls 2017 baseball shooting
Nearly eight years ago, Louisiana Republican Steve Scalise, now the House majority leader, was at a practice for the congressional baseball game when a rifle-wielding left-wing extremist shot him. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett stopped by the field Wednesday morning to chat with Scalise about his survival story and the latest political headlines.
EPA eyes cutting power plant pollution rules
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed cutting regulations that curb air pollution from fossil fuel power plants. The Biden administration put the rules in place to fight climate change. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter explains the significance of the announcement.
Anti-ICE protests spread across U.S.
Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations are popping up in cities across the U.S. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest on the Trump administration's reaction.
Stocks waver in wake of U.S.-China framework
The Dow Jones had an up and down day Wednesday, finishing flat after news of the U.S. and China agreeing to a framework for a trade deal and new data that showed inflation rose slightly in May, although less than economists had expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Why everyone from Musk to Wall Street is worried about U.S. debt payments
The federal government now spends more on servicing its debt than it does on defense. The GOP's new tax bill could ratchet that higher, experts say.
Musk says he regrets some of his posts on Trump, conceding they "went too far"
Elon Musk says he regrets some of his recent criticisms of President Trump, in the wake of their public falling-out last week. Musk says some "went too far."
Trump plans power plant pollution limit rollback
The Trump administration is planning to roll back federal limits on carbon and air pollution from fossil fuel power plants. CBS News Climate Unit senior coordinating producer Tracy Wholf has more.
Baldwin asks Hegseth about troops sent to L.A.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Wednesday on what provision in the Constitution gave President Trump the authority to send Marines to Los Angeles in response to protests there. See the moment.
Details from Hegseth's testimony
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questions from senators about the deployment of Marines and National Guard to Los Angeles and security assistance to Ukraine. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more on what Hegseth said.
Questions remain over U.S.-China trade deal
The White House says American and Chinese negotiators have agreed on the framework for a trade deal. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
What to know about L.A. protests amid curfew
An overnight curfew has been imposed in downtown Los Angeles as anti-ICE protests continue in the city. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
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