Thursday, July 30, 2026 5:41 PM ET
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Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director -- If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.2 hours ago
CBS News has learned that four of the nation's largest Latino civic organizations are joining forces for the first time, combining their voter outreach operations ahead of the crucial 2026 midterms.2 hours ago
Afghan woman to fight U.S. efforts to deport her over "alien terrorist" claim -- Nazira Haji Zada's lawyer argued that the Justice Dept. is violating her due process rights.4 hours ago
Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office -- President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.5 hours ago
White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data -- The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.11 hours ago
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot -- The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.18 hours ago
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund" -- Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.21 hours ago
Acting CDC director says Fauci "abused the place of power" during pandemic -- The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of an abuse of power during the COVID-19 pandemic.21 hours ago
Dr. Deborah Birx: Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID -- Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.11 hours ago
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing -- Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.22 hours ago
New DOJ rule would allow immigration judges to hold lawyers in contempt -- The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.23 hours ago
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi. -- Jul 291 hour ago
Trump unveils plans for overhaul of Dulles airport outside Washington -- President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best. -- Jul 291 hour ago
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll case -- President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him. -- Jul 293 hours ago