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Thursday, April 30, 2026 12:13 PM ET

CBS News - Politics

Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial -- Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges related to the attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.

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Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner -- Maine Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the race all but assures Graham Platner will get the Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Susan Collins.

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As Iran war nears key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices -- The War Powers Resolution sets deadlines for the president to end hostilities without congressional approval.

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Exclusive - Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas - The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15. 2H ago

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RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals -- The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."

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House adopts Senate-approved budget resolution to unlock ICE funding -- The budget blueprint is the first step in Republicans' two-pronged plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

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In crowded CA gubernatorial debate, Democrats spar while Republicans blame incumbents -- The primary election in California's gubernatorial contest is just over a month away, and the race remains wide open.

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U.S. charges 10 Mexican officials, including Sinaloa governor, with drug trafficking -- The U.S. government has charged the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and nine other current and former Mexican officials with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a federal indictment.

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Trump says U.S. may cut the number of American troops in Germany -- President Trump said Wednesday he is considering reducing the number of U.S. forces in Germany, amid a spat with Germany's chancellor and the NATO alliance over Iran.

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Secret Service officer shot at gala was not hit by friendly fire, sources say -- Federal investigators have also determined that the suspected gunman, 31-year-old Cole Allen, fired his shotgun, the sources said.

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Talks to bail out Spirit Airlines stall as company teeters toward collapse -- Spirit Airlines only has enough available cash to continue operations for a matter of days, not weeks, and talks for a government-backed rescue of the no-frills carrier have stalled, sources say.

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Trump speaks with Putin on Ukraine, Iran -- President Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke Wednesday about Ukraine and Iran.

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A train ride, selfie and more: What DOJ says happened before press gala shooting -- Cole Allen allegedly started planning the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner three weeks ago, a new court document filed by prosecutors says.

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Powell to stay on Federal Reserve board as policy makers hold rates steady -- Fed chief Jerome Powell said he will remain as a governor on the central bank's board after his term as chair ends on May 15.

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Comey appears in court after his indictment for allegedly threatening Trump -- Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday for allegedly making threats against President Trump.

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