Friday, August 07, 2026 12:30 PM ET
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Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation -- Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.1 hour ago
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test -- A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.2 hours ago
Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution -- Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."2 hours ago
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files: "Did you see that?" -- The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.1 hour ago
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers -- Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.4 hours ago
Murkowski says she'll vote against Blanche's nomination for attorney general -- Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department.4 hours ago
First on CBS - Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education - President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production. 7H ago17 minutes ago
Cruz calls for arming Iran's protesters: "Our objective should be regime collapse" -- GOP Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran - including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."2 hours ago
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee -- Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, the Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.13 hours ago
Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins Republican primary for Tennessee governor -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn had faced two primary challengers, including Rep. John Rose.14 hours ago
Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out" -- Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.17 hours ago
Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Arizona bankers the administration won't allow "risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens."18 hours ago
U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition -- Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."18 hours ago
Trump issues new executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship -- The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.19 hours ago