Friday, September 04, 2026 2:21 AM ET
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Federal prosecutor fired after investigating ICE officer for civil rights offenses -- A federal prosecutor in Minnesota who was investigating an ICE officer for possible civil rights crimes has been fired, four sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.5 hours ago
Trump commutes former Philadelphia labor leader "Johnny Doc's" prison sentence -- President Trump agreed to commute the rest of former Philadelphia labor leader Johnny Doc's prison sentence, his lawyer says.3 hours ago
FBI using AI to zero in on threats faster, deputy director says -- FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia says the bureau is turning to artificial intelligence as a tool to identify threats and act on them faster.5 hours ago
Missouri's top court blocks new House map favoring GOP until voters can weigh in -- The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a new House map backed by President Trump from being used in the November election, a setback in Republicans' efforts to pick up an additional House seat.7 hours ago
Work on Trump-backed Triumphal Arch will start in coming weeks -- The federal government plans to start excavation over the next two weeks on a massive triumphal arch near Washington, D.C., Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said, a controversial project championed by President Trump.8 hours ago
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow Postal Service rules on mail ballots -- The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to intervene in an ongoing legal battle over U.S. Postal Service rules for mail ballots just weeks before the November midterm elections.9 hours ago
Missouri House candidate accused of conspiring to plant cocaine on opponent -- Thomas Ross allegedly tried to get his campaign manager to plant cocaine and Adderall on his opponent, federal prosecutors in Missouri said.10 hours ago
Election officials raise alarm over mail voting rules: "Virtually impossible" -- One official in California said that scanning individual ballots for every voter in the state would take roughly 43 years based on the Postal Service's estimates.10 hours ago
DOJ reviving dormant prize law to try to claim Iranian oil tankers -- The Justice Department is planning to try to use a legal regime last used during the Spanish-American War to speed up the seizure of ships and their cargo during the Iran conflict.11 hours ago
Postal Service mail voting rules face extended block as judge presses DOJ -- A federal judge is considering whether to continue blocking a U.S. Postal Service rule imposing new requirements for mail voting.12 hours ago
ICE officer who shot immigrant in Minnesota in federal custody, source says -- Federal prosecutors have charged an ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan immigrant in Minnesota with making false statements about the incident, sources said. He is now in custody.5 hours ago
Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Army secretary, sources say -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told people close to him that Sean Parnell would be his top choice for secretary of the Army, several senior officials told CBS News.14 hours ago
Exclusive - AI interviews rolling out for some federal hires, sources say - The federal government will shift into using artificial intelligence in the interview process for some job applicants in the coming days, according to U.S. officials. 14H ago38 minutes ago
Mother of USS Abraham Lincoln sailor "so relieved" son has arrived in Thailand -- The USS Abraham Lincoln pulled into port in Thailand for some rest and relaxation after 286 days at sea.15 hours ago