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Latest CBS News Videos - Historic blizzard blasts Northeast - A historic winter storm dumped more than 3 feet of snow in some cities in the Northeast while Massachusetts experienced over 80 mph winds. The storm also grounded another 2,000 flights on Tuesday. Rob Marciano and Jason Allen have the latest from New York and Boston. 2H ago - 05:42

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Shocking accusations on ICE training -- Ryan Schwank, a former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement instructor, testified on Capitol Hill about what he called "defective" training for new ICE officers and alleged lies about use-of-force training classes. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

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Trump frustrated on Iran options, sources say -- President Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with the limits of military leverage against Iran, sources tell CBS News. Ramy Inocencio reports.

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Scalise on Iran and State of the Union -- House Majority leader Steve Scalise told "CBS Mornings" Iran isn't done "trying to create a nuclear weapon" amid reports that congressional leaders are expected at the White House Tuesday for a briefing on Iran. Scalise also spoke about President Trump's State of the Union address, saying Mr. Trump will focus on what the administration has done regarding affordability, adding "we have more work to do."

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Trump delivering State of the Union address -- President Trump is delivering the State of the Union address ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.

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Who sits where for the State of the Union? See the seating chart for the 2026 address -- The highest-ranking officials in Washington will be present for President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night - here's what to know about where they're sitting.

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Trump's 2026 State of the Union is tonight. Here's what to know and how to watch. -- President Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress tonight. Here's when it will take place, and how and where to watch.

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Ahead of State of the Union, hints of frustration with Trump emerge in House GOP -- Some House Republicans have rebuked Mr. Trump on tariffs, war powers and the Epstein files, and defections could grow as the midterms approach.

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What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released -- Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.

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Texts show Rep. Gonzales sent explicit messages to staffer who later died by suicide -- A newly revealed text exchange appears to show Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales encouraging an aide who later died by setting herself on fire to send him an explicit photo.

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Newsom's office slams "MAGA-manufactured outrage" as conservatives accuse him of bigotry -- Newsom's remarks about his 960 SAT score went viral as he told Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and a packed auditorium: "I'm not trying to impress you, I'm just trying to impress upon you I'm like you, I'm not better than you."

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FedEx sues Trump administration for "full refund" of tariff payments -- FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.

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Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say -- Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.

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DEA memo in Epstein files names him in a previously unknown investigation -- A memo shows Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a previously undisclosed U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency investigation targeting him and 14 others for suspicious money transfers possibly linked to illegal narcotics.

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Trump's Section 122 tariffs could spur new legal battle, experts say -- President Trump's novel use of a 1974 trade law to impose a global 15% tariff could be ripe for legal challenges, according to trade experts.

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Why some Democratic women will wear white to Trump's State of the Union -- The Democratic Women's Caucus wore pink to President Trump's address to Congress last year. This year, they're returning to white.

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Strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3 people, U.S. military says -- Since the administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in small vessels last year, at least 148 people have been killed in the strikes.

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DHS officials watch for response by US-based cartel networks after leader killed -- Law enforcement is monitoring potential increases in violence, coercion or debt-collection activity in domestic trafficking corridors after cartel head "El Mencho" was killed Sunday.

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ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training -- Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated from ICE officer training.

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Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson arrested -- Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested weeks after a series of emails between him and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released.

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