Thursday, July 16, 2026 11:31 PM ET
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Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.1 hour ago
Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term -- Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.2 hours ago
Trump speaks on elections, alleging Chinese access to voter data -- President Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.1 hour ago
Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show -- The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.4 hours ago
Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts -- "Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.7 hours ago
Tillis says he won't support Blanche unless he meets with Epstein survivors -- Sen. Thom Tillis said that Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes before he'll vote to advance his nomination for attorney general out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.9 hours ago
Husband of Code Pink founder being probed under federal foreign agent and tax laws -- Neville Roy Singham, who lives in Shanghai, China, is a major financial backer of a New York City-based nonprofit called the People's Forum, a left-leaning organization advocating for causes affecting the working class.9 hours ago
Trump fires U.S. attorney in Washington on heels of court appointment -- Judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington had appointed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle. But he was fired shortly after.13 hours ago
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show -- George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.15 hours ago
DHS could weigh use of Medicaid, housing help in green card decisions -- Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.16 hours ago
Sons say they learned father was killed by ICE through video, news reports -- Ronaldo Salgado said he learned his father, 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, had been shot by an ICE officer in Houston last week through a video posted online that depicted him "screaming" for help.1 day ago
U.S. citizen departs Iran after being barred from leaving for over a year -- A U.S.-Iranian woman who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state that her attorney called "bogus" has departed the country, CBS News learned Wednesday. -- Jul 152 hours ago
Tim Scott doesn't rule out Darline Graham running for her brother Lindsey's Senate seat -- With this year's race to succeed Lindsey Graham in the Senate still wide-open, GOP Sen. Tim Scott suggested the late senator's interim replacement - his sister, Darline Graham - could be one candidate. -- Jul 152 hours ago
Pentagon proposes new secrecy power to withhold unclassified records from FOIA -- The legislative proposal would allow the defense secretary to withhold "controlled unclassified information," potentially curbing public access to a wide range of defense records. -- Jul 153 hours ago