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Thursday, April 02, 2026 5:30 PM ET

CBS News - Politics

Exclusive - Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George - One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army. updated 27M ago

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As mortgage rates hit 6.48%, experts see housing market losing momentum -- Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.

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HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans -- The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.

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Concern U.S. may deport Iranians held by ICE back home to a warzone -- Two gay Iranian men seeking asylum in the U.S. could face execution if they're deported to Iran, a move the Trump administration has not ruled out.

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Warship sunk by British fleet, remains of sailor found after 225 years -- Thousands were killed and wounded during the Battle of Copenhagen, considered one of Adm. Horatio Nelson's "great battles."

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Ancient golden helmet found year after it was stolen from museum -- Robbers used firework bombs to break into the Drents Museum in 2025, stealing the 5th-century BC golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets.

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Live - Oil prices rise after Trump insists the Iran war is going to plan - One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for. updated 35M ago

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Trump sends mixed messages on securing the Strait of Hormuz -- The president said Wednesday that the strait "will open up naturally" as its closure sends gas prices soaring at the same time he's urging other countries to "grab it."

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New weight loss drug to be sold on Trump's pharmaceutical platform -- Foundayo is the first oral GLP-1 weight loss pill that doesn't require fasting.

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DOJ says Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional -- The opinion from the Office of Legal Counsel said that because it believes the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional, President Trump does not need to comply with it.

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Planning commission approves Trump's ballroom and East Wing design -- The commission, which is chaired by a White House staffer, voted 9 to 1 to approve the design, which includes a ballroom with seating for 1,000 guests.

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Trump fires Bondi as attorney general, installs Blanche as acting AG -- President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro raises record $10 million in 2026 -- According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage.

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Senate takes first step toward ending DHS shutdown as Trump vows to pay workers -- President Trump said he would sign an order to pay all DHS employees as a plan to reopen most of DHS and pursue additional funding moves forward in Congress.

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DNC and top Democratic leaders sue Trump over mail-in voting executive order -- A coalition of major Democratic groups sued the Trump administration, seeking to strike down an executive order that would exert more federal influence over mail-in voting - including by creating lists of citizens who are eligible to vote.

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Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president -- The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.

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Federal government appealing order releasing 5-year-old from immigration custody -- The federal government may try to send 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos back to detention.

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State Department overhauls Foreign Service Officer Test -- The State Department announced Wednesday that it is modifying the Foreign Service Officer Test to reflect the foreign policy goals of the Trump administration. -- Apr 1

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Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks -- President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."

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Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown -- GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans. -- Apr 1

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