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The Daily Report - SCOTUS to weigh transgender athlete bans - The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday on state laws banning transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has the details. 1H ago - 02:53

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How the Federal Reserve gained independence -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this weekend said that the Justice Department's investigation into him is a major test of the central bank's independence, which has been the norm since 1951. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains how the Fed became independent. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on lawmaker reaction to the probe.

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Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early -- Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.

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U.S. could pursue covert actions in Iran -- More than 500 people have been killed during two weeks of mass anti-government protests across Iran, according to a U.S.-based human rights group. President Trump is now saying he may meet with Iranian officials, after threatening possible military action if more demonstrators are killed. CBS News' Courtney Kealy and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.

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White House: Trump didn't direct Powell probe -- The Justice Department is investigating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, sparking outcry from lawmakers across both sides of the aisle. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.

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San Francisco mayor says he convinced Trump in phone call not to surge federal agents -- In October, President Trump announced that he had called off a plan to "surge" federal agents to San Francisco.

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People mocked his mangled truck, until one resident stepped up -- A badly damaged Chevy that turned heads across South Bend sparked an unexpected act of generosity.

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Mayor says ICE seeks to cause "chaos and disruption" in Minneapolis -- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey indicated Thursday that the city is united in the wake of Wednesday's shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.

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Most memorable moments from 2026 Golden Globes -- From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.

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Who won Golden Globes for 2026? See the full winners list here

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Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure -- Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.

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Border Patrol official defends federal actions amid immigration raids in Minnesota -- Hundreds more federal agents​ are now being sent to Minneapolis, DHS says, after Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent.

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Synagogue arson suspect said "he finally got them" after starting blaze, FBI says -- The suspect, Stephen Spencer Pittman, told law enforcement in an interview that Beth Israel Congregation was "the synagogue of Satan," an FBI affidavit said.

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New arrest made in notorious gold heist at Toronto airport -- A new arrest has been made in connection to the notorious 2023 gold heist in which millions of dollars' worth of gold bars​ were stolen at Toronto Pearson Airport.

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Maps show why Greenland is so important as the Arctic warms -- As the Earth warms, new shipping routes from one side of the globe to the other are opening around Greenland, making the vast island a strategic priority for superpowers.

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MacKenzie Scott gives $45 million to LGBTQ nonprofit The Trevor Project -- The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.

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Surfer missing for over 30 hours rescued, dramatic video shows -- A U.S. Coast Guard crew on Friday rescued a 68-year-old man who had become stranded one day earlier while surfing in Puerto Rico.

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Mom warns of risks after daughter's death revealed links to online nihilists -- Jaimee Seitz said her daughter was convinced to take her own life by members of the online True Crime Community, or TCC, who glorify mass shootings, violence and nihilism.

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Will the Regime in Iran Fall? History Offers Some Clues. -- Significant revolutions in world history all have had telltale signs, and we can see them in Iran, writes Simon Sebag Montefiore.

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The Legal Stakes for the Minneapolis ICE Shooter -- Is he immune from prosecution? Can he justify the second and third shots in court? Here's a legal analysis.

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Kyiv's Citizens Aren't Going Anywhere -- Under attack from missiles and drones, Ukrainians still reject an 'unjust peace.'

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Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado -- Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will meet with President Trump on Thursday, a White House official said.

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Supreme Court to step into debate over transgender athlete bans -- The Supreme Court will consider whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.

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Powell says the Fed was served DOJ subpoenas over building renovations -- The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.

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Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office -- In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker." -- Jan 11

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"Real possibility" U.S. businesses take stake in Venezuelan oil, energy secretary says -- "That's going to be up to American businesses. That's certainly a very real possibility," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." -- Jan 11

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How likely is it that a debt collector will sue you? -- If you're behind on payments, you should know what the odds are that a debt collector will take legal action.

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Trump has a plan to make housing more affordable. Will it work? -- Economists say high home prices and a shortage of available properties may limit how much federal action can lower U.S. housing costs.

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Former Fed chairs, Treasury chiefs condemn Trump admin's Powell probe -- Three former Fed chairs and other top economic officials decry "prosecutorial attacks" on Jerome Powell, saying it undermines the central bank.

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Meta names Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman -- Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as its new president and vice chairman.

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Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs -- The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.

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DHS shifts policy on ICE facility inspections -- The Department of Homeland Security is now requiring a 7-day notice from members of Congress for ICE facility inspections. The policy shift came after an immigration agent shot and killed Renee Good last week. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.

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Officers agitate Minneapolis protesters -- Minneapolis protesters are still decrying ICE raids in Minnesota. Over the weekend, Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino spoke to CBS News' Nicole Sganga about efforts to de-escalate tensions, but Sganga has more about what she witnessed officials doing on the scene.

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What U.S. action in Iran might look like -- President Trump was briefed on military options in Iran as deadly anti-government protests continue, a U.S. official confirmed. CBS News' Holly Williams and Aaron Navarro have more details.

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Latest details on Powell investigation -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the Justice Department is threatening a criminal indictment over his testimony on the Federal Reserve building's renovation. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest details.

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The Takeout - Democrats look to flip Alaska Senate seat - Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is jumping into the race for an Alaska Senate seat. She's likely to face Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan as Democrats look to flip four seats to retake the majority. Molly Ball, an independent political reporter, and Dave Levinthal, senior editor for NOTUS, join to discuss. 2H ago - 05:31

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Ex-Obama adviser slams DOJ probe into Powell -- Multiple former Federal Reserve chairs and economic officials have signed a letter condemning the investigation into Jerome Powell, calling it an "unprecedented attempt" to undermine the central bank's independence. Jason Furman, former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, and Jessica Levinson, CBS News legal contributor, join to discuss.

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House Democrats eye DHS budget to rein in ICE -- Protests in Minnesota and across the U.S. are continuing following last week's deadly ICE shooting. Democratic Rep. James Walkinshaw of Virginia joins "The Takeout" to discuss how his colleagues in Congress hope to address the situation.

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Details on Minnesota lawsuit over ICE surge -- Local officials in Minnesota have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block the surge of ICE officers to the state. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.

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Sources: Trump briefed on options for Iran -- Sources tell CBS News that President Trump was briefed late Monday on a wide array of military options for Iran as humanitarian groups warn that the death toll from ongoing protests has climbed into the hundreds. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Then, Middle East expert Samuel Katz joins with analysis.

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