Pete Hegseth guts 1 in 5 generals, admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke on what he called "PT at the Pentagon" on the day the U.S. military announced the completion of its troop pullout from Iraq. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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White House defends use of taxpayer money
The White House defended the Trump administration's use of taxpayer dollars for a series of TV ads promoting President Trump in the run-up to the midterm elections. Nancy Cordes reports.
Fed renovations did not violate law: watchdog
An independent watchdog investigating the multi-billion-dollar renovations at the Federal Reserve found that cost overruns did not violate federal law, but that poor project management dramatically increased costs. CBS News producer Richard Escobedo has more.
Trump sending $500 ACA refund checks to nearly 1 million Americans
Some families with more than one "affected person" could receive multiple payments via check or direct deposit, an administration official told CBS News.
Iowa lawmakers react to Trump steel plant
Local Iowa lawmakers reacted to President Trump's announcement about a $15 billion steel plant plan. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Jack Smith defends Trump investigations
There was some confusion during former special counsel Jack Smith's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on his investigations into President Trump. CBS News' Nikole Killion explains.
Treasury to auto-enroll up to 60 million children in Trump Accounts
Parents will no longer have to sign up for a Trump Account to get one for their child, with auto-enrollment beginning Oct. 1.
Bureau of Prisons ordered to restore its union's contract
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Bureau of Prisons to reinstate a collective bargaining agreement with the agency's union after the bureau's director abruptly terminated it last year.
Trump says AI leaders can police themselves
President Trump said he sees no need for the government to rein in or slow down artificial intelligence development. After meeting with a group of major tech leaders on Tuesday, he stuck with that position. Nancy Cordes has more.
Jack Smith says that Trump committed crimes
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump, including the classified documents case. Smith testified that he was not swayed by partisan interests during his investigations. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Migrant man died after fleeing ICE agents
A construction worker in Michigan died after crashing his car following a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuit. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to the man's family.
Trump, Johnson to meet with AI execs at White House amid debate over safety
The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements.
Trump announces Iowa steel plant project
President Trump has announced a multi-billion-dollar steel plant project in Iowa. What the president called the "largest steel plant in U.S. history" is expected to be up and running by 2030. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has more details.
Inflation pushes Trump approval ratings down
High inflation and high gas prices due to the war with Iran have pushed President Trump's approval ratings on the economy to near-record lows, which is causing headwinds for Republican candidates running this November. Nancy Cordes reports.
Supreme Court rules on SAVE database
The Supreme Court has ruled on several changes to voting proposed by the Trump administration. Most recently, it ruled that the Trump administration could use a controversial database to review state voter rolls for potential non-citizens. David Becker, executive director and founder of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, joins CBS News to discuss.
Lawmakers push back against Trump commercial
Some Republican and Democratic lawmakers are pushing back against President Trump's newest television ad campaign, which was paid for with taxpayer money. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Pezeshkian on Americans detained in Iran
In an interview with Margaret Brennan that was taped Friday, Brennan asked Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about whether he would release the Americans who have been determined to be wrongfully detained in Iran. Pezeshkian said "we tested it, and it didn't work" in previous deals.
Trump and Xi to set up AI safety channel as military, trade talks continue
The White House said the two leaders agreed on using the term "super intelligence" rather than "artificial intelligence" to describe the technology.
Supreme Court lets Trump administration use SAVE database for now
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in its push to use a controversial database to review state voter rolls for potential noncitizens.
Oregon AG on election security
Despite no evidence of mass voter fraud, the Trump administration has doubled down on claims that elections are not secure. Dan Rayfield, Oregon's Democratic attorney general, weighs in on election security.
Pro-Trump "Love Me" ad sparks controversy
A television ad glorifying President Trump, set to a soundtrack of JMSN's song "Love Me," hit airwaves across various national networks, including CBS. But this political ad is being paid for by taxpayers, and JMSN says he did not grant a license for the use of his music. Ed O'Keefe explains more.
U.S. military plans action in Cuba
The U.S. Army Reserve is reviewing a request to move resources to the military's Southern Command over the next four months, according to an internal message. Multiple U.S. officials say the request is part of continued military planning aimed at Cuba. Charlie D'Agata has more.
Sen. Thom Tillis on elaborate Trump-Xi visit
Tony Dokoupil spoke with Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, one of the Republicans trying to make sense of President Trump's shift toward China between his first and second terms.
Trump hosts Xi Jinping at White House
President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for his first visit to Washington, D.C., in more than a decade. Weijia Jiang reports.
Tennessee's attempt to execute Christa Pike using lethal injection fails
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"
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