Saturday, August 08, 2026 4:31 PM ET
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Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-defense lawyer, as attorney general -- In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.8 hours ago
Senate approves bill to fund government into December -- The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.12 hours ago
Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief -- The Pentagon alleged that former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media.17 hours ago
U.S. intel agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions -- U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials said.20 hours ago
U.S. targets Iran's banking system, companies with new sanctions -- This is the eighth round of Iran-related sanctions announced by the Trump administration this year.21 hours ago
Exclusive -- From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update -- CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.20 hours ago
First on CBS -- DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires aide with pending battery charge, DUIs -- First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge. -- Aug 744 minutes ago
Trump mounts new effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling -- The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her. -- Aug 71 hour ago
Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham -- The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran. -- Aug 72 hours ago
Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom, teeing up Supreme Court fight -- A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. President Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court.1 day ago
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation -- Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.1 day ago
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test -- A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers. -- Aug 74 hours ago
Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution -- Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade." -- Aug 76 hours ago
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files: "Did you see that?" -- The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters. -- Aug 723 minutes ago