Wednesday, September 16, 2026 3:56 AM ET
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DOJ accuses Russian intel agents of plotting to murder U.S.-based dissident -- The Justice Department is accusing several members of Russia's intelligence services of running a "global assassination network" that targeted Kremlin critics.6 hours ago
Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others -- The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.8 hours ago
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says -- The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.9 hours ago
Massie introduces impeachment articles against Hegseth over Iran war -- Rep. Thomas Massie accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of defying Congress with the Iran war, suppressing free speech and other offenses.10 hours ago
House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe -- The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.10 hours ago
New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks -- The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.9 hours ago
House kills Rep. Al Green's resolution to impeach Trump -- Republicans made a motion to table the resolution, effectively killing it.11 hours ago
Patel defends lowering hiring standards related to prostitution, bestiality -- Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.12 hours ago
Board votes to close Kennedy Center immediately for renovations, source says -- Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.12 hours ago
Senate fails to advance Clarity Act amid Democratic concerns about crypto bill -- The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill known as the Clarity Act, amid opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans.12 hours ago
Sanders says potential danger of AI is "probably greater" than nuclear weapons -- Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.13 hours ago
Iran war could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates -- The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.12 hours ago
U.S. confirms it deployed weapons in space. China and Russia respond. -- China warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" after the U.S. confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.14 hours ago
Judge rules Kennedy Center board cannot put Trump's name on building again -- The Kennedy Center board, which is filled with President Trump's allies, is set to vote Tuesday on a new plan to close the center for two years of renovations.15 hours ago