Friday, May 01, 2026 1:04 AM ET
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Confrontation between officers and alleged shooter at D.C. gala lasted 7 seconds -- Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner - carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket - first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News.3 hours ago
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years -- The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodriguez's predecessor, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.6 hours ago
What states could try to redistrict and add more GOP seats -- The Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday about Louisiana's congressional map could have implications for several states as it narrowed the section of the Voting Rights Act about majority-minority districts.7 hours ago
Iran war's true cost closer to $50 billion, not $25 billion, U.S. officials say -- A Pentagon official publicly placed the Department of Defense's cost for Operation Epic Fury at $25 billion.9 hours ago
Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense" -- Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.9 hours ago
Congress passes another short-term FISA extension, hours before deadline -- The House and Senate on Thursday passed an extension of a key surveillance authority that allows U.S. intelligence agencies to spy on foreigners without a warrant, the latest in a back-and-forth over the expiring program.8 hours ago
Senate rejects 6th Iran war powers resolution ahead of 60-day deadline -- The Senate rejected Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Trump's authority to wage war on Iran.9 hours ago
Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 elections -- Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend its May 16 House primaries in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state's Congressional map.9 hours ago
Trump signs bill funding DHS, ending record-breaking 76-day shutdown -- The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history came to an end on Thursday when President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security following a breakthrough on Capitol Hill.6 hours ago
Trump drops Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier -- President Trump picked Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new nominee for surgeon general, and blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.7 hours ago
Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say -- One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.12 hours ago
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.13 hours ago
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.15 hours ago
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 15.12 hours ago