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House Ethics investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez for alleged sexual misconduct -- The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.2 hours ago
Trump welcomes 16-year-old lifeguard and boy he rescued to the Oval Office -- President Trump praised lifeguard Ryder Williams for his bravery, saying his rescue of a 10-year-old boy in treacherous waters was "incredible."2 hours ago
Ex-prosecutor fired over FACE Act case sues DOJ for unlawful termination -- Sunita Doddamani argues that she was terminated as an assistant U.S. attorney because she prosecuted activists accused of blocking an entrance to an abortion clinic.3 hours ago
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln -- President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.6 hours ago
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case -- The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.7 hours ago
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense -- After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.7 hours ago
U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer -- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.10 hours ago
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order -- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.11 hours ago
Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea -- President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.21 hours ago
Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza peace deal -- Jared Kushner, who is President Trump's son-in-law, is set to meet next with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who rejected the latest peace proposal last week.1 day ago
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026 -- On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan. -- Aug 162 hours ago
Bacon says Congress "should have oversight" amid concerns about USS Lincoln -- GOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska said Congress should conduct oversight following concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is being replaced after a nearly nine-month deployment. -- Aug 164 hours ago
Transcript: Rep. Don Bacon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026. -- Aug 163 hours ago
Transcript: Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of an interview with Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026. -- Aug 163 hours ago