Sen. Tillis holds out on Blanche confirmation
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said Thursday that he would not confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general until Blanche meets with Epstein survivors.
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Welch presses Ashcroft on AG-president dynamic
Democratic Sen. Peter Welch questioned former Attorney General John Ashcroft during Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing on the relationship dynamics between a president and their attorney general.
H.R. McMaster on the Strait of Hormuz feud
H.R. McMaster, a CBS News contributor and President Trump's former national security adviser in his first term, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S.-Iran feud ramps up.
U.S. ramps up strikes on Iran
The U.S. struck Iran overnight as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. Iran responded with attacks on U.S. bases and facilities in the Middle East. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.
Sen. Ossoff presses Jay Clayton on 2020
President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, refused to answer who won the 2020 presidential election during a confirmation hearing. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is expected to make a primetime speech Thursday night. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Trump to allege Chinese meddling in U.S. elections in primetime speech, sources say
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Trump to allege election meddling in speech
President Trump's primetime speech on Thursday will include new claims of Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, sources tell CBS News. In 2021, the U.S. intelligence community assessed with "high confidence" that China did not try to interfere or influence the outcome of the election. Weijia Jiang reports.
Retired Navy vice admiral on latest Iran strikes
U.S. Central Command confirmed it began a second wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, following a round of attacks earlier in the day. Retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Murrett joins CBS News to discuss.
U.S., Iran exchange strikes for fifth day
The U.S. launched back-to-back strikes on Iran Wednesday, marking a fifth straight day of attacks. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Blanche, Clayton pressed in confirmation hearings
Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton faced tough questions Wednesday in their respective Senate confirmation hearings for attorney general and director of national intelligence. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more details.
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.
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'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.
Clayton faces questions about election integrity, vows to enhance trust in DNI
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
Blanche touts Trump successes at hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered his opening statement at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to vet him to permanently fill the role in the Trump administration.
More details emerge on D.C.-area ground stop
A Tuesday ground stop in the Washington, D.C., area over security concerns linked to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit left tens of thousands of travelers stranded. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
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.
Video shows aftermath of fatal ICE shooting
Security video appears to show the moments after immigration agents fatally shot a man in Maine. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Nicole Sganga have more.
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.
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.
Feds stop most ICE vehicle stops after shootings
After U.S. federal agents killed two men in less than a week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement told its officers to stop pulling over vehicles in most cases. Lilia Luciano reports.
House GOP leaders break logjam after conservative revolt
The House on Tuesday finally broke an impasse that had stalled most legislative action on the floor.
Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
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