House Oversight Committee subpoenas Jeffrey Epstein's estate
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer subpoenaed estate of Jeffrey Epstein, seeking over a dozen categories of documents.
Trump wants to punish flag burning. Is burning the American flag illegal?
President Trump signed an executive order that seeks to go after people who burn the American flag.
Supreme Court clears way for canceling NIH grants tied to diversity, gender
The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for NIH to cancel research grants tied to issues like gender identity and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Defense lawyers for needy clients feel squeeze after federal funds dry up
A program that pays court-appointed private lawyers is facing a financial crisis, since it ran out of money in early July.
Trump tells military to target Latin American drug cartels, source says
President Trump has directed the military to target drug cartels in Latin America, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Appeals court tosses contempt order in case over Venezuelans sent to El Salvador
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled in April that probable cause existed to find the Trump administration in criminal contempt over its removal of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
Video shows DOJ adviser telling Jan. 6 rioters attacking police to "kill 'em"
Footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol shows a man who now works at the Justice Department telling police officers they are "disgusting" and "the Gestapo."
As Texas pushes plan to add 5 new GOP House seats, other states may follow
California may follow Texas' lead and redraw congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump hits India with additional 25% tariff over Russian oil imports
Mr. Trump said he was imposing the additional 25% tariff because India continues to buy oil from Russia.
House panel subpoenas Clintons, other ex-officials in Epstein probe
The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas to Bill and Hillary Clinton and former Justice Department officials for testimony about Jeffrey Epstein.
State Department may require certain visa applicants to post $15,000 bond
The State Department said in a notice that it is launching a "visa bond pilot program" that aims to curb overstays for visitors who come to the U.S. for business or tourism.
Supreme Court tees up Louisiana case on constitutionality of racial redistricting
In June, the Supreme Court ordered further arguments for the next term over the Louisiana congressional map that created a second majority-Black district.
Federal Reserve governor to step down from role early
Adriana Kugler will resign from her role as a Federal Reserve governor — opening up a vacancy on the board as President Trump pressures the Fed to slash interest rates.
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, moved to federal prison in Texas
Ghislaine Maxwell has been serving a 20-year prison sentence after she was convicted in 2021 for her role in helping Jeffrey Epstein recruit and abuse underage girls.
"Daunting" and "frightening": Federal judges warn of rise in threats, harassment
U.S. District Judge John McConnell said his court in Rhode Island has received more than 400 threatening voice messages.