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Exclusive - U.S. sent Iran a message via mediators as Trump says deal is possible: Iranian official - Iran has received a message from the U.S. through mediators as a potential precursor to talks between the two warring countries, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official told CBS News, after President Trump suggested a deal is possible. 10M ago

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Congress launches investigation into California hospice fraud -- A CBS News analysis of Los Angeles County hospice records found indications of fraud are growing. The House Oversight Committee is now investigating.

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DHS funding talks in limbo after Trump insists GOP pass SAVE America Act -- Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.

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Strait of Hormuz dotted with about a dozen Iranian mines, U.S. officials say -- U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks

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DOJ guts office helping poorer immigrants obtain affordable legal aid, sources say -- The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.

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Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books? -- Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.

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Trump has Christopher Columbus statue placed near White House -- A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.

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Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants after "productive conversations" -- Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump, but a senior Iranian official later indicated they'd received communication from a mediator.

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ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours -- The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.

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Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day -- The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.

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Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports -- President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026 -- On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte join Margaret Brennan. -- Mar 22

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Waltz: "Never take anything off the table" on U.S. hitting Iran plants -- Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said "we are seeing our allies come around as they should," as Iran threatens shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. -- Mar 22

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Senate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary -- In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days. -- Mar 22

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Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026. -- Mar 22

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Pope Leo puts Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame a step closer to possible sainthood -- With Pope Leo XIV's proclamation, the priest commonly known as "Father Flanagan" is now officially declared "venerable."

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Dozens feared dead in military plane crash in southwestern Colombia -- A military cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off in southwestern Colombia, the South American country's military said.

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