Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:35 PM ET
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Larry Summers resigning from Harvard over Epstein ties -- Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from his remaining roles at Harvard over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the university confirmed to CBS News.33 minutes ago
Iran reacts to Trump's 2026 State of the Union, accuses him of "big lies" -- Iran accuses Trump of lying in his State of the Union about the country's nuclear ambitions, as the next round of bilateral talks looms.4 hours ago
New legislation in House would ban taxpayer money from going to Jan. 6 rioters -- The bill would ban distribution of taxpayer money for any "January 6th compensation fund" and any further refund of damage payments made by convicted Capitol rioters.5 hours ago
Missed the 2026 State of the Union? See the transcript, full video -- President Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Read the transcript and watch the full video.6 hours ago
Here are all the awards Trump announced during his State of the Union -- During his State of the Union, President Trump honored several service members and an Olympic athlete with awards that included the Purple Heart, the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Legion of Merit and the Medal of Freedom.12 hours ago
Trump demands that Iran promise never to build a nuclear weapon -- President Trump pressed the Iranian government to reach a deal on its nuclear program as he weighs possible military action against the country.12 hours ago
U.S. hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom -- Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.13 hours ago
Fact checking Trump's 2026 State of the Union address and Democratic response -- CBS News fact checked President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response.50 minutes ago
Judge blocks DOJ from searching Washington Post reporter's phone and laptop -- A federal magistrate judge has blocked the DOJ from searching through a Washington Post reporter's devices after they were seized by the FBI last month, instead ruling that the court would conduct a search.16 hours ago
4 military working dogs died due to "unsatisfactory" facilities, DoD watchdog finds -- The Pentagon inspector general recommended the military reduce the number of military working dogs until there are enough caretakers to provide all dogs with satisfactory care.18 hours ago
Kevin McCarthy: Gonzales should resign over alleged affair with late staffer -- Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told CBS News that GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales should resign, after a set of text messages drew fresh scrutiny to an alleged affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.18 hours ago
Speaker Mike Johnson calls for "patience" on economy: "You don't flip a switch" -- Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track - but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."18 hours ago
Johnson: Allegations against Gonzales are "detestable" but "we're trying to sort it out" -- Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has been accused of having an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.19 hours ago
Poll on Trump State of the Union finds most say admin. hasn't explained Iran policy -- In new CBS News poll, most describe the state of the country as "divided;" Republicans are optimistic. Democrats and Republicans alike want to hear Trump talk about the economy and the cost of living.19 hours ago