Key takeaways from House hearing with Walz, Ellison on Minnesota fraud

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.

• Mar 4

Tariff refund delays could cost U.S. $700 million a month in interest

The U.S. government must also reimburse businesses for the interest they paid on tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court, according to the Cato Institute.

• Mar 4

"Deadliest Catch" deckhand dies after falling overboard in Alaska

Todd Meadows, a crewmember on the reality TV show "Deadliest Catch," died after he was reported to have fallen overboard, the Coast Guard said.

• Mar 4

What to know about the agency Trump says will insure ships in the Gulf

President Trump said the government agency will provide political risk insurance to "all shipping lines" operating in the Persian Gulf.

• Mar 11

What we know about U.S. service members killed in Iran war

Since the start of the Iran war, 13 American service members have been killed.

• Mar 14

House Ethics panel investigates Tony Gonzales over allegations of affair with aide

The House Ethics Committee announcement comes one day after the Texas primary, which resulted in Rep. Tony Gonzales and Brandon Herrera heading to a runoff.

• Mar 5

Bondi rescinds policy banning some DOJ employees from attending partisan events

Attorney General Pam Bondi has rescinded a policy that prohibited political appointees at the Justice Department from attending campaign events or fundraisers, according to a memo seen by CBS News.

• Mar 4

Democratic Reps. Green, Menefee advance to runoff in redrawn Texas district

Rep. Christian Menefee, who was first elected earlier this year in a special election, is running against longtime Rep. Al Green, who had been gerrymandered into the same district.

• Mar 4

U.S. satellites helped rescue 300 people last year. Here's how.

A network of satellites supported 300 rescues across the U.S. and its surrounding waters in 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.

• Mar 4

House Oversight Committee report accuses Walz, Ellison of fraud "cover-up"

The report comes just hours before Walz and Ellison are expected to testify before the committee.

• Mar 4

Hegseth says U.S. torpedo sank an Iranian warship as military campaign ramps up

In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.

• Mar 4

Noem defends Trump immigration crackdown in second day of testimony

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced friendly Republicans and critical Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee, where she testified about the administration's immigration agenda.

• Mar 4

GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw loses primary to Texas state Rep. Steve Toth, CBS News projects

Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas lost his primary race to Republican state Rep. Steve Toth.

• Mar 4

Gov. Walz, AG Ellison testify at hearing on fraud

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were called to testify at a House Oversight Committee hearing on fraud and the "misuse" of federal funds in the state.

• Mar 4

Gates among 7 asked to testify before House committee on possible Epstein ties

Last week, Bill Gates apologized to the staff of his philanthropic Gates Foundation for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, which he said began in 2011 and continued through 2014.

• Mar 4

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