Thursday, April 16, 2026 4:51 PM ET
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Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director -- CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.1 hour ago
"Arc de Trump" receives preliminary design approval from arts commission -- The plans call for the arch to be built on Columbia Island, a man-made strip of land in the Potomac River that is part of Washington, D.C.2 hours ago
Federal judge blocks above-ground White House ballroom construction -- But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.3 hours ago
Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote -- Few Republicans have been willing to distance themselves from the president as the war's end remains uncertain.4 hours ago
Exclusive - Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD - Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma. 4H ago1 hour ago
Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch," have "one place of agreement" -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.5 hours ago
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, fatally shoots self, police say -- Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.6 hours ago
Mamdani: Democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere" -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.7 hours ago
Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday thatthe U.S. military can "make the transition" from the blockade to "major combat operations."8 hours ago
House breaks with Trump, votes against ending deportation protections for Haitians -- All House Democrats and four Republicans forced a vote on a measure to stop the Trump administration from ending temporary deportation protections for more than 300,000 people from Haiti.2 hours ago
As Iran war drives up fuel prices, states are hesitant to suspend gas tax -- As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.10 hours ago
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program -- According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.12 hours ago
3 killed in latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says -- President Trump has said the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with cartels in Latin America and has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the U.S.17 hours ago
Gabbard sends criminal referrals to DOJ for 2 officials linked to Trump impeachment -- Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department related to a government watchdog and a whistleblower whose complaint helped trigger President Trump's first impeachment.18 hours ago