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How an innocent woman's name was tied to the Jan. 6 pipe bombs

The FBI has ruled the woman out as a suspect in the 2021 plot, sources said, but only after her name circulated on social platforms and a conservative news site.

• Nov 25, 2025

Most corporate Trump ballroom donors repped by 3 lobbying firms, watchdog says

Lobbyists from the three firms mingled with top tech executives and President Trump at a dinner for White House ballroom donors last month.

• Nov 19, 2025

Trump welcomes MBS for White House visit with fanfare, military flyover and black-tie dinner

President Trump plans to seal major business and security deals during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit.

• Nov 18, 2025

FEMA acting chief resigns amid criticism over Texas flood response

David Richardson's resignation comes amid mounting criticism over FEMA's response to the devastating Central Texas floods in July, which claimed more than 130 lives.

• Nov 17, 2025

Trump says he's "sort of" made up his mind on Venezuela as top officials mull options

The president told reporters Friday evening he's "sort of" made up his mind about his next steps in Venezuela, which his administration blames for narco trafficking.

• Nov 15, 2025

Trump official refers Swalwell to Justice Department for alleged fraud

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte has referred California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department, sources told CBS News.

• Nov 14, 2025

Top officials present Trump with military options for Venezuela in coming days

The potential operations for Venezuela presented to Trump included options for strikes on land, multiple sources said.

• Nov 13, 2025

Trump hosts Wall Street titans at White House dinner

The president is hosting some of the nation's top financiers for a White House dinner Wednesday as part of his effort to bring manufacturing back home.

• Nov 12, 2025

Senior Trump officials roast Sergio Gor, the new U.S. ambassador to India

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other Trump officials told stories about Gor, the former White House presidential personnel director who is now ambassador to India.

• Nov 11, 2025

Saudis to host investment summit in D.C. during crown prince's visit, sources say

Some deals announced by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in May could be finalized during his trip to D.C. to visit President Trump next week, one source said.

• Nov 11, 2025

50-year mortgage idea not fully vetted by top Trump officials, sources say

Over the weekend, top federal housing official Bill Pulte floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage with President Trump.

• Nov 11, 2025

Trump announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases

The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in some cases, officials said.

• Nov 6, 2025

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Apple blasts EU over competition laws, warning they make "fraud and scams" more likely

Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.

• Nov 6, 2025

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US plans "show of force" against Chinese in South China Sea as Trump, Xi to meet

The move, if it occurs, would be in response to China's escalating hostilities near disputed waters as Trump is poised to meet with Xi, sources say.

• Oct 29, 2025

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FBI Director Kash Patel plans travel to China in fentanyl crackdown effort

FBI Director Kash Patel is set to visit China next month as the agency cracks down on international suppliers of chemicals tied to fentanyl.

• Oct 24, 2025

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