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Saturday, August 01, 2026 6:05 PM ET

CBS News - Politics

Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration -- President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."

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Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says -- Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."

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A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S. -- Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.

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DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation" -- Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."

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First on CBS -- U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say -- The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

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Lawyer for Rep. Miller's ex-wife files for restraining order amid abuse claims -- The ex-wife of GOP Rep. Max Miller asked a court to issue a restraining order blocking Miller from contacting her lawyer, as the Ohio congressman faces allegations of abuse - which he denies. -- Jul 31

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First on CBS -- Democrats demand training info on ICE agent who killed immigrant in Maine -- Two Democrats are demanding details and records about the training of an ICE officer who shot and killed a Colombian immigrant in Maine, according to a letter obtained by CBS News. -- Jul 31

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People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections -- The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes. -- Jul 31

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Ukrainian ambassador tracks how Kyiv's relationship with D.C. has evolved -- The outgoing Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. says Ukraine has been able to combat what she said characterized as a prior, erroneous narrative that Russia was winning the war, now in its fifth year​. -- Jul 30

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Exclusive -- Pentagon weighs eliminating civilian tenure at military academies, draft memo says -- The Pentagon is considering a sweeping remake of military higher education, including an end to civilian tenure and a "line-by-line" review of courses, according to a draft memo obtained by CBS News. -- Jul 31

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Trump says Hamas agreed to next phase of Gaza peace deal, including disarmament -- President Trump said Hamas and his international "Board of Peace" have agreed on the next steps in a peace deal that includes Hamas' disarmament in the Gaza Strip. -- Jul 31

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U.S. probes if Iran was behind cyberattack on utilities in Michigan, Minnesota -- Malicious cyber activity affected technology at water systems in at least seven states this week, including Minnesota, leading authorities to dig into whether Iranian actors are behind the attack, CBS News has learned.

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Poll analysis on cost of living and whether political parties have answers -- Big majorities of Americans have said their incomes are not keeping up with inflation, and feel the president isn't focused enough on the issue. -- Jul 30

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Saudi, Israeli leaders try to shape Trump's decisions on Iran conflict -- As conflict potentially expands in the region, Trump met with the Saudi defense minister and with Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister counseled Trump on three options for the war. -- Jul 30

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Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director -- If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. -- Jul 30

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