Friday, August 07, 2026 7:12 PM ET
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U.S. targets Iran's banking system, companies with new sanctions -- This is the eighth round of Iran-related sanctions announced by the Trump administration this year.23 minutes ago
From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update -- CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.1 hour ago
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.3 hours ago
Trump mounts new effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling -- The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.4 hours ago
Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham -- The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.5 hours ago
Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom, teeing up Supreme Court fight -- A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. President Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court.6 hours ago
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation -- Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.8 hours ago
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test -- A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.8 hours ago
Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution -- Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."9 hours ago
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files: "Did you see that?" -- The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.8 hours ago
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers -- Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.11 hours ago
Murkowski says she'll vote against Blanche's nomination for attorney general -- Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department.11 hours ago
Cruz calls for arming Iran's protesters: "Our objective should be regime collapse" -- GOP Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran - including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."9 hours ago
President Trump announced over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.3 hours ago