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Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:08 PM ET

CBS News - Politics

First on CBS - Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal ruling loosening gun limits, sources say - President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. 2M ago

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House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs -- The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race. -- Sep 16

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No relief in sight for U.S. drivers as gas and diesel prices surge -- The Iran war and Russia-Ukraine conflict are knocking out global refining capacity, pushing fuel prices higher, analysts said.

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F-16 from Texas crashes in Michigan, evacuation order issued -- Blair Township Supervisor Nicole Blonshine said she was told the aircraft was an F-16 but does not have "100% confirmation." The pilot parachuted out before it crashed, she said.

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Farmer who voted for Trump says farmers are "all just in survival mode" -- Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods" that there was a plan to "put America's farmers and ranchers first."

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Senate Democrat blocks bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs -- One Senate Democrat scuttled a Republican-led effort to pass legislation aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, saying it didn't go far enough.

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White House withdraws ICE director nominee Richard Schroyer -- Richard Schroyer's nomination was held up in the Senate. The White House eventually pulled it.

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Iran downed at least 2 American drones in recent days, U.S. officials say -- Iranian forces in recent days have brought down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.

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Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona dies at 84 -- Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, who represented Arizona in both chambers of Congress over nearly three decades, has died at 84.

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Canada, EU look to forge an "Alliance for the Future" amid Trump threats -- Canada's leader draws regular scorn from President Trump, but European leaders gave him a standing ovation as they aim to push their ties to "the highest level."

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GOP congresswoman says Trump immigration enforcement has "gone too far" -- "The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.

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Trump photo shows him viewing "Kennedy Center demolished" document -- In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.

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House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition -- The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.

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Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk? -- U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.

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ISIS-K member sentenced to 20 years in prison in case tied to Kabul bombing -- An Islamic State group member was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport. -- Sep 16

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Virginia fines a Microsoft data center for emissions violations -- As part of the settlement with Microsoft, the tech giant has agreed to invest $2.4 million toward an environmental project underway in Loudoun County. -- Sep 16

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Feds paid $9.5 billion in leave costs in 2025 due to DOGE buyout -- According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report published Tuesday, the use of paid administrative leave increased by 435% from 2023 to 2025. -- Sep 16

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