Trump awards Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump on Tuesday posthumously honored Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on what would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday.
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Charlie Kirk awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump posthumously awarded conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom at an event in the Rose Garden on Tuesday. The award is the highest civilian honor in the U.S. Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a Utah university in September.
Erika Kirk speaks at Charlie Kirk medal ceremony
Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, spoke at the Rose Garden on Tuesday after President Trump posthumously awarded her husband the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a Utah university in September.
Trump says he'll award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump called Charlie Kirk a "giant of his generation."
Trump speaks at 9/11 ceremony at Pentagon
President Trump announced he will posthumously award the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed while speaking at an event in Utah. Mr. Trump spoke at a remembrance event for the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks at the Pentagon.
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Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The White House said President Biden bestowed the award to Pope Francis during a phone call in which they also discussed efforts to promote peace and alleviate suffering around the world.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, 18 others
The nation's highest civilian honor will be presented to 19 people at the White House later Saturday.
Biden honors 19 with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden on Saturday awarded 19 recipients with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian distinction. Honorees included former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, basketball star Magic Johnson and others.
Trump says Medal of Freedom "equivalent" to and "better" than Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Katie Ledecky and more
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to 19 people
President Biden Friday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 people, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former Vice President Al Gore and Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky. Weijia Jiang reports.
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Biden presents Medal of Freedom to Biles, others
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 17 extraordinary Americans, including Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe, Gabby Giffords and the civil rights attorney who represented Rosa Parks. Jericka Duncan shares more.
Presidential Medal of Freedom given to 16
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 16 Americans on Thursday, including decorated Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Watch the ceremony at the White House.
Simone Biles among next Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
The awards will be presented Thursday, July 7.
Conservative host Rush Limbaugh dead at 70
Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh has died from complications of lung cancer. In his more than three decades on the air, the 70-year-old firebrand developed a reputation for his polarizing views and inflammatory rhetoric. CBS News' Michael George looks back at Limbaugh's legacy.
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Dolly Parton says she was offered Presidential Medal of Freedom twice
She said she couldn't accept it because her husband was ill and when asked about it again she wouldn't travel due to the coronavirus.
Patriots coach declines to accept Medal of Freedom from Trump
Bill Belichick said he wouldn't accept the award, citing last week's deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Uncertainty surrounds Trump's future
During President Trump's last full week in office, it's normal business at the White House. Despite calls to resign, Mr. Trump will visit the southern border this week and present the Medal of Freedom to some of his supporters. Paula Reid reports from the White House.
Trump awarding Medal of Freedom to allies Devin Nunes and Jim Jordan
The award is the nation's highest civilian honor.
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Jerry West awarded Medal of Freedom
NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West, 81, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump in the Oval Office Thursday. West played for 14 years for the Los Angeles Lakers and then went on to coach and manage the Lakers afterward.
Rush Limbaugh: "America's not ready" for a gay president
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Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Maps show where winter storm threatens to bring snow, brutal cold this weekend
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Trump says he won't take Greenland by force as allies push back at Davos
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House Oversight Committee recommends holding Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe
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DOJ's call for resources in Minnesota includes military attorneys, auditors
The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.
ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
Supreme Court seems likely to let Lisa Cook keep job on Fed Board
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
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Maps show where winter storm threatens to bring snow, brutal cold this weekend
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Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in three decades.
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
DOJ's call for resources in Minnesota includes military attorneys, auditors
The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.
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Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in three decades.
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Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Ryanair CEO on Elon Musk: "I suspect he's a bigger idiot than me"
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
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ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine
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Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
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New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
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Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
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Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
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David Beckham responds amid family feud
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Nonprofit helps to cut down on screen time
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Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
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OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Florida Keys boat captain accused of selling cocaine found at sea
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Trump admits ICE may make mistakes
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Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
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