Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:07 PM ET
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About a dozen FBI staff who worked on Trump documents case fired, sources say -- At least 10 FBI employees were fired Wednesday, after FBI Director Kash Patel alleged former special counsel Jack Smith had subpoenaed his phone records.1 hour ago
Pentagon official on Anthropic feud: "You have to trust your military to do the right thing" -- The Pentagon's top technology official told CBS News the military has offered compromises to Anthropic in order to reach a deal with the AI giant, amid a feud over whether its technology will be restricted.2 hours ago
American among those killed on speedboat in Cuban waters, White House confirms -- At least one U.S. citizen was also among the six who were wounded and arrested by Cuban authorities, a U.S. official said.3 hours ago
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani meets with President Trump to talk housing -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani traveled to Washington, D.C., Thursday to meet with President Trump.3 hours ago
Judge rules construction of Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now -- U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled Thursday that the legal challenge brought by a preservationist group failed because the White House is not a government agency.8 hours ago
Prosecutor defends human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia -- A federal judge is weighing whether to dismiss the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on the grounds the prosecution is vindictive.29 minutes ago
Columbia student released after being detained by DHS agents -- The Department of Homeland Security said ICE agents detained Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva at Columbia University Thursday, saying her student visa was revoked in 2016. She was later released.4 hours ago
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow end of TPS for Syrians -- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end temporary deportation protections for thousands of Syrian immigrants living in the U.S.10 hours ago
Russia says "no deadlines" for Ukraine ceasefire as Trump pushes for deal -- As U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet to talk peace, Russia launches drones and missiles and makes it clear there's no rush in Moscow for a ceasefire.11 hours ago
DoD officials sent Anthropic final offer for military use of AI, sources say -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday at 5 p.m. to grant the military unresticted use of its AI technology.11 hours ago
Can the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal to avert a war? -- Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.14 hours ago
Hillary Clinton tells House panel she had "no idea" about Epstein's crimes -- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.8 hours ago
Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes -- A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.16 hours ago
Senator seeks DEA info on "incredibly disturbing" Epstein drug investigation -- Federal drug enforcement investigators targeted Jeffrey Epstein and 14 others in a yearslong probe first reported by CBS News.16 hours ago