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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Leavitt claims on Los Angeles protesters
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is claiming that most of the protesters in Los Angeles have been violent, pushing back on questions at the White House press briefing about the mostly peaceful protests in California over ICE raids. Leavitt also said that President Trump supports Americans' First Amendment right to peaceful protests.
ICE raids continue amid Los Angeles protests
ICE raids are still taking place as protests over those raids continue in Los Angeles. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Watch: Hegseth on Jan. 6 Capitol riots
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth avoided questions about the National Guard's activation during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots, as a comparison is drawn to the troops sent to Los Angeles while mostly peaceful protests erupted over ICE raids. Sen. Chris Murphy pressed Hegseth at a Senate subcommittee hearing about the Pentagon's 2026 budget.
Senate Democrats seek answers on Trump's World Liberty crypto deal
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley asked for details on a multibillion-dollar transaction between the Trump family's crypto venture and a pool of investors that includes foreign nationals.
White House asked about China deal, protests
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt answered questions Wednesday about President Trump's announcement of a trade deal with China, the protests in Los Angeles and further protests planned across the U.S. for this weekend. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
Hegseth on Qatar deal for plane
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy pushed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for more details on the deal with Qatar for the plane that may cost up to $1 billion to retrofit to meet the standards of transporting President Trump. The exchange occurred during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing to discuss the Department of Defense's 2026 budget.
How impeachment trial could affect 2020 race
If the House of Representatives impeaches President Trump, the Senate would hold a trial on the charges - complicating campaign plans for Democratic senators who are running for president. CBS News special correspondent Alex Wagner interviewed California Senator Kamala Harris about the possible trial for Showtime's "The Circus," and Wagner joined CBSN to discuss the impeachment inquiry.
Trump "hush money" case in appeals court
A federal appeals court heard arguments Wednesday as part of President Trump's attempt to get his "hush money" verdict overturned. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree joins "CBS News 24/7" with more.
Criminal charges stemming from L.A. protests
Officials in Los Angeles on Wednesday announced criminal charges against two people who allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at police officers during the protests that have unfolded in Los Angeles recently.
Ciattarelli, Sherrill win N.J. primaries
Trump-back Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey's gubernatorial primaries on Tuesday. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the results.
Hegseth, Bessent at budget hearings
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is testifying before the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on the 2026 Defense Department budget. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest updates.
Bessent on Americans' personal data
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dodged questions from Rep. Lloyd Doggett about the Trump administration's efforts to revoke Harvard University's tax exemption. Doggett also pressed Bessent at a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on allegations that the IRS is releasing the personal information of millions of Americans to the Department of Government Efficiency.
Coons blasts Hegseth on Ukraine aid
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons pushed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the Trump administration's efforts to decrease funding for Ukraine as the war with Russia continues. Hegseth alluded to the U.S. picking up more responsibilities on the conflict than its European partners.
inflation rose less than expected, data shows
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows that U.S. inflation rose by 0.1% in May, which is less than expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it all down. Also, CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest updates from the White House as President Trump boasts about an agreement with China being close to the finish line.
Hegseth on Defense Department priorities
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is testifying before the Senate Appropriations subcommittee in Washington, D.C. Hegseth said he's working on restoring the "warrior ethos" in his department as he works to implement President Trump's priorities. Hegseth said diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are dead in the military and praised raised funding that he says will benefit soldiers and their families.
Bessent boasts new inflation data
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee in Washington, D.C., where he boasted new Consumer Price Index data that showed cooling inflation. The rate did show a slight rise from April's numbers, however. Bessent also called out China after he spent days in London negotiating with senior Chinese officials on a potential trade agreement.
LAPD on National Guard presence in L.A.
Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell is commenting on the National Guard's presence in California at the behest of President Trump, who defended his move to activate troops in Los Angeles during a speech at Fort Bragg on Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest, and CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on growing concern among some military members over recent activations and the upcoming military parade in Washington, D.C.
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Trump says U.S. trade deal with China is done after talks in London
U.S. and Chinese trade teams appeared to make modest progress a month before paused monster tariffs are due to resume, but Trump says a deal "is done."
Trump claims U.S. and China reached deal
President Trump is claiming that a trade deal with China is "done," but few details are known about the apparent agreement. This follows meetings between senior officials from both nations in London. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
L.A. police immediately enforce curfew
Los Angeles police enforced Mayor Karen Bass's downtown curfew almost immediately after it took effect on Tuesday night. CBS News' Elise Preston has the latest updates.
Trump administration and China agree on "framework" to ease trade war disputes
The U.S. and China have agreed on a "framework" to resolve some disputes that threatened to derail fragile talks between the two countries.
U.S., China agree on "trade framework"
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the U.S. and China have reached a "trade framework" after two days of negotiations in London.
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