Wednesday, April 22, 2026 11:45 AM ET
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Operation Metro Surge drained $610 million from Minnesota's economy, filing says -- State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.2 hours ago
Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects -- Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.14 hours ago
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen" -- "Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.15 hours ago
Contract reveals fundraising deal for Trump's East Wing overhaul -- The agreement, which was signed this fall, ensures donor anonymity, establishes a fee structure and institutes a ban on foreign contributions.17 hours ago
Lawmakers demand answers at hearing on hospice fraud -- Congress asks experts, advocates and victims how to combat hospice fraud, after a CBS News investigation uncovered widespread signs of potential fraud in California.17 hours ago
Trump extends ceasefire in Iran indefinitely -- President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."19 hours ago
Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress before Ethics hearing on sanctions -- The Florida Democrat stepped down shortly before a House Ethics Committee hearing to determine whether she should be punished.21 hours ago
Senate GOP advances budget resolution, kickstarting process to fund ICE -- Senate Republicans advanced a budget resolution to begin the process of funding immigration agencies under DHS without help from Democrats.18 hours ago
Hegseth scraps mandatory flu shots for troops -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.1 day ago
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud -- A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.17 hours ago
Kevin Warsh testifies that the Fed will remain "strictly independent" -- Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.1 day ago
Who will run the Federal Reserve if the Senate doesn't confirm Trump's pick? -- President Trump is fighting to reshape the Federal Reserve by replacing Chair Jerome Powell with Kevin Warsh - but if the Senate doesn't confirm Warsh by next month, it's not clear who will run the nation's central bank.1 day ago
Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations -- The Florida Democrat is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.1 day ago
Virginia Democrats seek 10-1 congressional map with voter referendum -- The referendum is seeking to amend the state's constitution to use the Democratic-controlled Assembly's redrawn congressional maps, which will give Democrats an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 House districts.1 day ago