Thursday, September 03, 2026 7:54 PM ET
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Work on Trump-backed Triumphal Arch will start in coming weeks -- The federal government plans to start excavation over the next two weeks on a massive triumphal arch near Washington, D.C., Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said, a controversial project championed by President Trump.2 hours ago
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow Postal Service rules on mail ballots -- The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to intervene in an ongoing legal battle over U.S. Postal Service rules for mail ballots just weeks before the November midterm elections.3 hours ago
Missouri House candidate accused of conspiring to plant cocaine on opponent -- Thomas Ross allegedly tried to get his campaign manager to plant cocaine and Adderall on his opponent, federal prosecutors in Missouri said.3 hours ago
Election officials raise alarm over mail voting rules: "Virtually impossible" -- One official in California said that scanning individual ballots for every voter in the state would take roughly 43 years based on the Postal Service's estimates.4 hours ago
DOJ reviving dormant prize law to try to claim Iranian oil tankers -- The Justice Department is planning to try to use a legal regime last used during the Spanish-American War to speed up the seizure of ships and their cargo during the Iran conflict.5 hours ago
Postal Service mail voting rules face extended block as judge presses DOJ -- A federal judge is considering whether to continue blocking a U.S. Postal Service rule imposing new requirements for mail voting.6 hours ago
DOJ charges ICE officer who shot immigrant with lying to investigators -- Federal prosecutors have charged an ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan immigrant in Minnesota with making false statements about the incident, sources said.6 hours ago
Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Army secretary, sources say -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told people close to him that Sean Parnell would be his top choice for secretary of the Army, several senior officials told CBS News.8 hours ago
Exclusive - AI interviews rolling out for some federal hires, sources say - The federal government will shift into using artificial intelligence in the interview process for some job applicants in the coming days, according to U.S. officials. 8H ago30 minutes ago
Mother of USS Abraham Lincoln sailor "so relieved" son has arrived in Thailand -- The USS Abraham Lincoln pulled into port in Thailand for some rest and relaxation after 286 days at sea.9 hours ago
Leon Black defies House subpoena, sues committee over Epstein probe -- Leon Black, a former close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, was subpoenaed in June after he abruptly left a voluntary appearance before the House Oversight Committee.9 hours ago
Hillary Clinton on Gloria Steinem: "One of the architects" of women's equality -- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.12 hours ago
U.S. sinks second "floating refueling station" used by alleged drug traffickers -- The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.12 hours ago
Elon Musk-backed super PAC spends $800,000 to back GOP midterm candidates -- Elon Musk's super PAC disclosed over $800,000 in spending last month to support Republican Senate and House candidates in competitive races, with the bulk in Texas and Maine.19 hours ago