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Live - Iran lashes out with missiles as Israel says war still intensifying - Iran retaliates for Israel's latest assassinations as Trump and Netanyahu give no indication the war is about to let up, 19 days in. updated 5M ago3 minutes ago
Federal judge strikes down Arkansas Ten Commandments in public schools law -- An Arkansas law requiring that the Ten Commandments be prominently displayed in public school classrooms has been struck down by a federal judge.2 hours ago
Markwayne Mullin confirmation hearing set for today -- President Trump announced Sen. Markwayne Mullin as his pick to replace embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.3 hours ago
Trump's judicial confirmations show signs of slowing compared to first-term boom -- President Trump is likely to make less of an impact on the federal bench in his second term because of fewer vacancies, a slower pace of retirements and the potential for Democrats to regain control of the Senate in November.3 hours ago
Top intelligence officials to testify to Senate panel as Iran war escalates -- The Trump administration's spy chiefs will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on national security threats facing the U.S.3 hours ago
As Trump floats "taking Cuba," island's president warns of "resistance" -- The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up "resistance" against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may "take" the island nation, whose communist government has faced intense U.S. pressure and languished under energy shortages.10 hours ago
Illinois governor primaries set up rematch between Pritzker, Bailey -- The 2026 Illinois primary results in the race for governor set up a rematch between Gov. JB Pritzker and his 2022 Republican challenger Darren Bailey.11 hours ago
Judge orders Trump administration to restore Voice of America's operations -- A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America to full operations, putting hundreds of journalists who have been on administrative leave for a year back to work.14 hours ago
DHS keeps paying Coast Guard personnel despite partial government shutdown -- The Department of Homeland Security is using discretionary funding to continue paying active-duty U.S. Coast Guard personnel during the department's ongoing shutdown, even as civilian employees remain unpaid.15 hours ago
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton projected to win Democratic Senate primary -- Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is projected to win the heated and crowded Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate seat that Dick Durbin has held for nearly 30 years, according to CBS News analysis.10 hours ago
Army general left classified maps of Ukraine war on train, watchdog finds -- The Defense Department inspector general found Major General Antonio Aguto in separate incidents improperly handled classified documents and engaged in the "overindulgence of alcohol."19 hours ago
Chief Justice: Personal attacks on judges are "dangerous and it's got to stop" -- President Trump has slammed the Supreme Court justices who voted to strike down most of his tariffs, claiming they "openly disrespect the Presidents who nominate them."19 hours ago
House Oversight chairman subpoenas Bondi for testimony on Epstein files -- The subpoena issued by GOP Rep. James Comer of Kentucky requires Bondi to appear for a deposition on April 14.19 hours ago
See full results for 2026 Illinois primary elections -- Candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and Cook County Board President were among the races on the ballot in the 2026 Illinois primary election on Tuesday.10 hours ago
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war -- President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.23 hours ago
Official warns some airports could shut down if TSA sick calls climb -- Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security don't receive funding.41 minutes ago
Senate begins marathon debate on SAVE America Act under pressure from Trump -- The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.5 hours ago
WNBA, players' union reach agreement in principle on new pact -- The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.2 hours ago