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Trump meets with Republican senators -- President Trump met with Republican senators on Monday night to discuss Department of Homeland Security funding as the partial shutdown continues. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump also signaled he was open to a deal with Iran. CBS News' Taurean Small and Natalie Brand have the latest.

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Latest on apparent Iran-U.S. talks -- An Iranian official told CBS News that Tehran received "points from the U.S. through mediators" after initially denying President Trump's claims that the U.S. and Iran were in talks. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Chris Livesay have more.

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Marco Rubio testifies against friend -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying against his friend and former Florida Rep. David Rivera, who is accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more.

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Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants after "productive conversations"

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Exclusive - U.S. sent Iran a message via mediators as Trump says deal is possible, official says - Iran has received a message from the U.S. through mediators as a potential precursor to talks between the two warring countries, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official told CBS News, after President Trump suggested a deal is possible. 17H ago

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Strait of Hormuz dotted with about a dozen Iranian mines, U.S. officials say -- U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks

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Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power -- Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally. -- Mar 22

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Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia -- Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.

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Oklahoma governor taps energy executive to fill Mullin's Senate seat -- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong on Tuesday to replace newly confirmed​ DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Senate.

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Markwayne Mullin confirmed as DHS secretary in 54-45 Senate vote

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Notorious apartheid police commander "Prime Evil" testifies on killings -- Eugene de Kock testified that one of the police officers implicated in the killings had asked him to help assist with a cover-up.

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229 migrants found calling for help in back of truck in Mexico -- Veracruz is one of a number of states that migrants have historically crossed to reach the U.S., and are preyed upon by cartels and other criminal groups.

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U.S. Park Police officer ambushed, shot by 2 men in Washington, officials say -- A U.S. Park Police officer was seriously wounded in an ambush shooting in Washington, law enforcement officials said. The officer was targeted, they said.

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Epic Games lays off 1,000 workers as CEO says the cuts aren't tied to AI -- The video game maker is cutting 1,000 workers as it struggles to keep players engaged with Fortnite.

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Ford recalls more than 254,000 vehicles due to software issue -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue can reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards and increase the risk of a crash.

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Quadruple amputee cornhole player accused of murder in Maryland -- Dayton James Webber, a quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player, was arrested and charged with murder in Maryland.

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Bill Cosby found liable in 1972 sexual assault, must pay nearly $60M in damages -- A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her nearly $60 million.

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What Happens When You Pay Ex-Gang Members to Stop Crime? Ask Chicago. -- Illinois pays former gang members to prevent shootings in Chicago. Critics say the billion-dollar experiment has become a revolving door for crime. -- Mar 22

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Cuba's Useless Idiots -- Viral content creators like Hasan Piker and Ryan Grim were invited for a weekend in a blacked-out Cuba so they could preach the glories of 'la revoluci n.'

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The Terrorizing of British Jews -- Britain keeps saying antisemitism has no place here. Britain keeps being wrong.

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Congress launches investigation into California hospice fraud -- A CBS News analysis of Los Angeles County hospice records found indications of fraud are growing. The House Oversight Committee is now investigating.

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DOJ guts office helping poorer immigrants obtain affordable legal aid, sources say -- The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.

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ICE detainee deaths on record pace, with Afghan man among latest to die - Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. Mar 19

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Trump voted by mail in Florida despite calling mail-in voting "cheating" -- President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.

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Pentagon to remove media offices after judge strikes down rules for reporters -- The Defense Department says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon, after a judge ruled that the military's new rules to get access to the Pentagon were unconstitutional.

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DHS funding talks in limbo after Trump insists GOP pass SAVE America Act -- Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.

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Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good graces? -- Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships. -- Mar 23

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Trump has Christopher Columbus statue placed near White House -- A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House. -- Mar 23

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Can you be sued for credit card debt if you're on disability? -- On disability and in debt? Here's what creditors can - and can't - do to try and collect what's owed to them.

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How much interest can a $2,500 CD earn in 2026? -- A CD account will protect your money and grow your interest. Here's how much you can earn with a $2,500 deposit now.

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How much interest will a $10,000 9-month CD earn if opened now?

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$10,000 CD vs. $10,000 high-yield savings vs. $10,000 money market account: Which will earn the most interest in 2026?

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Why did mortgage rates go up again? -- Mortgage interest rates have ticked up again this March. Here's why (and what borrowers should do next).

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 24, 2026?

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Is a 20-year mortgage worth it now? Here's everything experts say to know.

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Airlines issue travel waivers as airport chaos widens amid shutdown -- Some airlines are issuing waivers for travelers eager to avoid hours-long waits for TSA security screening. Here's what to know.

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As airport delays continue, can enrolling in TSA PreCheck save you time? -- "TSA PreCheck will likely help you, even now with the long lines we're seeing at checkpoints," said one travel expert.

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Here are Elon Musk's "most epic" goals for his vast Terafab chip plant -- Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.

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CBS Mornings - CBS News tracks TSA wait times at airports - CBS News correspondents Skyler Henry and Nicole Sganga stood in line with flyers at TSA checkpoints in Atlanta and Houston airports to track how long it takes to go through security as the partial shutdown drags on. 2H ago - 10:20

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Conflicting messages from Trump and Iran -- President Trump claims the U.S. is talking to what he calls a "top person" in Iran, but a senior Iranian official says no formal talks are underway but that Iran is reviewing points sent by the U.S. through a mediator. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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The Dish: Chef redefines soul food -- The series "The Dish" features an intimate soul food experience at the restaurant Shaw-nae's House on New York's Staten Island. The chef, Shawnae Dixon, talks about coming from a long line of trailblazers and how a rare blood disorder in 2020 changed her life.

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Tips for landing your dream job -- Nearly 2 million Americans have been unemployed for more than six months. LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher joins "CBS Mornings" to break down some popular career advice and separate fact from fiction to help you land your dream job.

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