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Johnson says boat strike hit "able-bodied" survivors who were "not injured"

House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters he's satisfied with the intelligence and legality of the operation that killed two survivors of a U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat.

• Dec 11

FBI opens inquiry into Democrats over "illegal orders," lawmakers say

The group appeared in a video last week that called on service members and members of the intelligence community to "refuse illegal orders."

• Nov 25

We asked Vance and 7 lawmakers what they're doing to end the government shutdown

The government shutdown has gone on for more than four weeks, with no sign the impasse will end soon. Here's what lawmakers told CBS News they're doing.

• Oct 31

Agency overseeing nuclear stockpile plans deep staff cuts amid shutdown

A top House Republican warned that the agency that oversees the U.S. stockpile of nuclear weapons could see deep staff reductions as the shutdown​ continues.

• Oct 17

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Khanna pushes resolution calling for ICE reforms amid immigration crackdown

Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California is introducing a resolution in the House calling for stricter standards of conduct for federal immigration agents.

• Oct 16

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Democrats press for info on border czar Tom Homan, federal contracts

Senate Democrats are escalating their demands for information about White House border czar Tom Homan and any involvement he has had in federal contracts.

• Sep 26

Lawmakers scale back outdoor events after Charlie Kirk assassination

Members of Congress are curtailing outdoor events and public appearances in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

• Sep 11

Mike Pence says "the time has come" to release the Epstein files

President Trump has decried what he calls the "Jeffrey Epstein Hoax" and has blamed Democrats and "some stupid Republicans" for doing their work.

• Jul 16

Pentagon to start using Grok as part of a $200 million deal with Musk's xAI

The announcement comes just days after Grok generated antisemitic responses and praised Hitler, which were later deleted.

• Jul 14

Cantwell says improving weather warnings is a "national responsibility"

"It's not community to community. It's a national system," Sen. Maria Cantwell said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

• Jul 13

Sen. Mark Warner: If White House can pressure UVA, "they can do it anywhere"

UVA President Jim Ryan announced Friday that he would be submitting his resignation.

• Jun 29

Hassett: If Senate finds Medicare abuse, then "we would look at it" in Trump bill

White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett signaled the administration would be open to Medicare cuts if senators uncover fraud or abuse as they look at the bill.

• Jun 9

Bessent defends tariff policy as retailers weigh price hikes: "Some are and some aren't"

As the trade standoff with China continues, President Trump announced the tariff on foreign steel will double from 25% to 50%.

• Jun 1

Judge drops charges against man accused by Bondi, Patel of being MS-13 leader

The government dropped the charges against accused MS-13 leader Henrry Villatoro Santos, clearing the way for deportation proceedings.

• May 1

Could a federal judge break up Google? Here's what to know.

U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.

• Apr 21

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