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Tuesday, September 01, 2026 12:56 PM ET

CBS News - Politics

Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired -- CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.

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First on CBS - Abdul El-Sayed's deleted tweets on 9/11 invite scrutiny of past remarks - Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed deleted posts invoking 9/11 and the U.S. response. 21H ago

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IRS audit revenue plunged following mass layoffs, watchdog finds -- IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.

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Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested" -- The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.

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Mass. primary features Markey vs. Moulton and more key races -- Massachusetts is holding its 2026 primary election on Tuesday, with the ballot featuring a Senate race between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.

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The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills -- The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.

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U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners -- The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.

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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigning after friction with Hegseth -- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.

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Supreme Court continues to allow construction of Trump's White House ballroom -- The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.

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Judge orders National Guard shooting suspect to be force-fed -- Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused last year of fatally shooting a National Guard member and severely injuring another, has been refusing to eat for months while in government custody.

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House returns with vote expected on Senate bill to prevent shutdown -- Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards. -- Aug 31

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026 -- On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. John James join Margaret Brennan. -- Aug 30

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Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions amid "extreme urgency" in Ukraine -- Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut urged the House to approve the Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in the war in Ukraine. -- Aug 30

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Transcript: Rep. John James on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. John James, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026. -- Aug 30

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Transcript: Sen. Richard Blumenthal on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026. -- Aug 30

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