Ex-DOGE staffer allegedly assaulted in D.C.; Trump floats taking over city
Former DOGE staffer Edward Coristine was allegedly assaulted over the weekend, CBS News has confirmed.
RFK Jr. halts $500 million for mRNA vaccine research
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is calling off around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology.
Trump says Vance is "most likely" his heir apparent
President Trump said Tuesday he sees Vice President JD Vance as an early favorite to serve as his successor — and suggested Marco Rubio could "get together with JD."
Trump creates task force for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to create a task force to oversee the LA Olympics, and he's putting himself in charge of it.
Democrat who fled Texas says "we're willing to face whatever consequences"
Three Democrats who fled Texas to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional maps told CBS News they'll stay out of the state for at least two weeks.
Trade adviser says Trump has "real concerns" about jobs data
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended President Trump's decision to fire a key official responsible for jobs reports in a CBS News interview.
House GOP offers to postpone Ghislaine Maxwell deposition
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's testimony to Congress can be delayed, lawmakers said.
Trump unveils higher tariffs on dozens of countries
The Trump administration is poised to hit dozens of nations around the world with higher tariffs starting next week.
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Texas Democrats slam GOP redistricting plan as "grossly unfair" and "deeply undemocratic"
Top Texas Democrats are sounding the alarm over a GOP plan — endorsed by President Trump — to redraw Texas' congressional maps.
Trump announces tariff deal with South Korea — U.S.'s 6th-biggest trading partner
South Korea appears to be the latest key U.S. trading partner to reach an agreement with the Trump administration, ahead of a Friday deadline when hefty tariffs take effect.
Trump administration's complaint against Judge Boasberg: What to know
The Trump administration filed a complaint this week against Judge James Boasberg, an unusual move that follows tension over President Trump's deportation policies.
Trump administration strikes deal with Brown University to restore funding
Brown University is now the third Ivy League university to reach a deal with the Trump administration.
Trump admin. says federal staff can encourage co-workers to "re-think" religious beliefs
Federal employees can talk about religion at work, including by encouraging coworkers to "re-think" their own beliefs, a memo said Monday.
Trump signs executive order laying out new rules for money in college sports and NIL deals
President Trump on Thursday introduced new rules for the NIL and revenue-sharing deals that have shaken up college sports in recent years.
House Speaker Mike Johnson "very bullish" on GOP in midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News he's "absolutely convinced" Republicans will expand their House majority in the 2026 midterms.