Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:39 PM ET
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Ex-federal official on U.S. endurance in Iran -- The ceasefire with Iran is holding, but negotiations are stalled. The ripple effects: tight energy supplies, price spikes and recession risks. Edward Fishman, former Russian and Europe sanctions lead at the State Department, joins with analysis.3 minutes ago
Peters on need to reopen Strait of Hormuz -- Democratic Sen. Gary Peters told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth the U.S. needs to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. "We're not going to bring this war to an end until we seize control of the Strait in a way that opens it back up," Peters said. Hegseth responded by pointing to the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.3 minutes ago
Watch moment of explosion, fire in Queens -- NYPD body camera footage captures a Queens explosion early Thursday morning that triggered a fire, filling the air with smoke. One person was killed and multiple NYPD officers were sent to the hospital, officials said.3 minutes ago
Texas mother freed after weeks in ICE detention -- A single mother of four is now free after ICE held her in a Texas immigration detention center for more than a month. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.3 minutes ago
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years -- The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodriguez's predecessor, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.34 minutes ago
What states could try to redistrict and add more GOP seats -- The Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday about Louisiana's congressional map could have implications for several states as it narrowed the section of the Voting Rights Act about majority-minority districts.1 hour ago
Iran war's true cost closer to $50 billion, not $25 billion, U.S. officials say -- A Pentagon official publicly placed the Department of Defense's cost for Operation Epic Fury at $25 billion.2 hours ago
Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense" -- Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.2 hours ago
Congress passes another short-term FISA extension, hours before deadline -- The House and Senate on Thursday passed an extension of a key surveillance authority that allows U.S. intelligence agencies to spy on foreigners without a warrant, the latest in a back-and-forth over the expiring program.1 hour ago
Senate rejects 6th Iran war powers resolution ahead of 60-day deadline -- The Senate rejected Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Trump's authority to wage war on Iran.3 hours ago
Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 elections -- Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend its May 16 House primaries in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state's Congressional map.3 hours ago
Trump signs bill funding DHS, ending record-breaking 76-day shutdown -- The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history came to an end on Thursday when President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security following a breakthrough on Capitol Hill.25 minutes ago
Trump drops Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier -- President Trump picked Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new nominee for surgeon general, and blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.47 minutes ago
Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say -- One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.5 hours ago
Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial -- Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges related to the attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.6 hours ago
Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner -- Maine Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the race all but assures Graham Platner will get the Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Susan Collins.9 hours ago
As Iran war nears key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices -- The War Powers Resolution sets deadlines for the president to end hostilities without congressional approval.12 hours ago
Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas -- The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.6 hours ago
RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals -- The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."13 hours ago