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Trump releasing 172 million barrels of oil from reserve as prices soar amid Iran war -- President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.8 hours ago
Officials downplay risk of Iranian drone attacks off California after FBI memo -- FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday - but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.9 hours ago
Trump administration takes steps to impose new tariffs -- The Supreme Court ruled in February that the president lacks the authority to impose unilateral tariffs using an emergency powers law.9 hours ago
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman says war with Iran has been "effective" -- "I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.9 hours ago
After Trump's call for Massie defeat, outside groups spending $5M to try ousting him -- President Trump's scorn towards GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky is a key factor in the May primary. He has called Massie the "worst Republican congressman" in Congress' history11 hours ago
Trump asks Supreme Court to let it end legal protections for 350,000 Haitians -- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to clear the way for it to end temporary deportation protections for more than 350,000 Haitian immigrants.13 hours ago
U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered brain trauma, burns, shrapnel wounds -- About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.18 hours ago
Global Entry program restored as DHS shutdown continues -- Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.19 hours ago
Trump told FIFA Iran is welcome to play in World Cup in U.S., officials say -- President Trump told FIFA representatives Tuesday that Iran is welcome to play in the World Cup tournament in the United States, officials told CBS News.21 hours ago
Latino Texans fueled Democratic primary turnout. What does it mean for midterms? -- Latino voters helped propel record turnout in last week's Texas Democratic primary, a trend Democrats are watching closely as they try to reclaim ground with the group and pull off an upset win in the red-leaning state's Senate contest.20 hours ago
Epstein's longtime accountant tells Congress he didn't know about abuse -- Richard Kahn was one of Epstein's closest associates in his final years, managing his finances and investments.15 hours ago
Fuller, Harris head to Georgia runoff, CBS News projects -- Trump-backed Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris advance to a runoff election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat. -- Mar 108 hours ago
Jan. 6 police responders ask judge to let lawsuit over plaque in Capitol proceed -- Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and D.C. Police Officer Danny Hodges argue the installation of a commemorative Jan. 6 plaque in a low-visibility spot in the U.S. Capitol violates the law. -- Mar 1010 hours ago
Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems -- The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration. -- Mar 1010 hours ago