U.S. launches 5th day of Iran strikes
The U.S. launched two waves of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, marking the fifth day of attacks against the country as the war ramps back up. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
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Schiff, Blanche fight over Trump's taxes
Sen. Adam Schiff and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche argued over President Trump's IRS settlement during Blanche's Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. See the exchange.
Takeaways from Blanche confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before senators for five hours Wednesday as he made his case for confirmation to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity. He faced questioning over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, President Trump's anti-weaponization fund and more during his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. CBS News' senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch reports.
Key moments from Jay Clayton's hearing
President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, testified before a Senate panel as part of his confirmation process. Taurean Small shares key takeaways from the hearing.
Booker grills Blanche about Ghislaine Maxwell
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Corey Booker grilled Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about his meeting with Jeffrey Epstein ally and convicted criminal Ghislaine Maxwell during a Senate panel hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Booker also pressed Blanche about attending a dinner hosted by David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount Skydance, as a Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger bid continues. CBS News is owned by Paramount Skydance.
Blanche testifies before Senate panel
Lawmakers pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on a slew of issues during the first part of his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the key moments, which included questions about the Epstein files and the proposed "anti-weaponization" fund.
Clayton pressed on subpoenas for journalists
Jay Clayton, President Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, faced questions about subpoenas issued to journalists regarding an apparent national security matter. Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden pressed Clayton for more details on the process before the subpoenas were sent.
Sen. Whitehouse, Blanche clash over Trump
Rhode Island Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse slammed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during his confirmation hearing over his relationship with President Trump, accusing the pair of colluding.
Blanche on meeting with Epstein survivors
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is facing a panel of senators for his confirmation process to lead the Justice Department permanently. Blanche refused to commit to meeting with Epstein survivors after Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, pressed him on the Epstein investigation and the department's role in transparency regarding records.
Clayton's opening statement at Senate hearing
Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, addressed the Senate Intelligence Committee before his confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
U.S. Mint to make $1 gold coin with Trump's face on it
It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C.
Trump threatens Iran infrastructure strikes
President Trump threatened to strike Iran's infrastructure "unless they come to the table and negotiate." This came after he walked back a plan to impose a charge on cargo ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in favor of trade and investment deals with Gulf nations. Semafor Gulf editor Mohammed Sergie joins "CBS Mornings News" with more on the U.S. strategy in Iran.
Iraqi leader's D.C. visit grounded flights
Flights were disrupted for hours at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday due to security concerns prompted by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit with President Trump and Pentagon officials. Olivia Rinaldi reports.
U.S. restarts blockade and strikes Iran as Trump seeks control of Strait of Hormuz
As the U.S. restarts its Iran blockade and carries out more strikes, President Trump has called off a planned 20% fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Officials speak on fatal ICE shootings
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials shot and killed two men in the last week in Maine and in Texas. Maine's House speaker, a Houston prosecutor and a Minnesota attorney spoke with CBS News about the violence.
Trump reverses Strait of Hormuz toll decision
The U.S. hit Iran with heavy airstrikes for the fourth night in a row, aimed at preventing the regime's new attacks on oil and cargo ships. After President Trump floated the idea of the U.S. acting as a "guardian of the Hormuz Strait" on Monday, he reversed his decision. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Why U.S. sees increase in fatal ICE shootings
During President Trump's second term, at least 11 people have been shot and killed by federal immigration officers, and many others have been caught up in high-profile public incidents. Camilo Montoya-Galvez looks into why there seems to be many such cases.
Details on Supreme Court security push
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett on Tuesday urged Congress to boost security funding for the high court as the judges face increased threats. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
Rep. McCaul on Lindsey Graham and Ukraine
Lindsey Graham's death leaves Ukraine without a key Republican ally in the Senate. Rep. Michael McCaul, who recently visited Ukraine and had worked extensively with Sen. Graham, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Latest on Iran as Trump backs off Hormuz tolls
President Trump on Tuesday reversed his Monday proclamation about a 20% fee for cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Aaron MacLean report.
Latest on ICE scrutiny after fatal shootings
Nine people in the U.S. have been killed by immigration officers in the last 18 months, including two in the last week in Texas and Maine. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Ed O'Keefe report, while Hennepin County attorney Mary Moriarty joins "The Takeout" to discuss the investigation into two ICE killings in Minnesota.
7/14: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Latest on ICE scrutiny after fatal shootings in Texas and Maine; aide to Rep. Ro Khanna on moment he says he was detained in the West Bank.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5M from Trump in abuse, defamation case
A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
Trump on 20% Strait of Hormuz fee
President Trump says he changed his mind on a 20% fee he planned to impose on all cargo traversing the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump commented on tensions with Iran as he met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy have more.
Trump: FBI shouldn't waste time on "conspiracy theories" in Graham's death
"I don't see a lot of evil there," President Trump said of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death over the weekend.
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Feds charge powerful Virginia Democrat in alleged drug scheme
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