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Trump says U.S. took a "giant step back in history" with midterm results - President Trump on Sunday said the U.S. "took a giant step back in history" as his White House continued to roil from his post-midterm shakeup - Updated 28m ago

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Trump says he sees no reason to escalate war with Iran - President Trump told 60 Minutes the war with Iran was a "good decision" in the long term, despite its short-term impact. Updated 7m ago

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ICE unlikely to scale back crackdown, sources say, citing Stephen Miller -- The Trump administration is unlikely to scale back its aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration following the results of the midterm elections, multiple U.S. officials told CBS News, citing the elevation of Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff.

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New House members on their top priorities: "Cannot be afraid to do big things" -- CBS News spoke with several Democratic representatives-elect who say their priority is making life affordable for the American people, but they also plan to hold the Trump administration accountable.

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Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption -- Calley Means, a White House senior adviser and aide to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who resigned last month, said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that some Trump administration officials are catering to special interests.

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Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over Chinese espionage concerns -- The board of Nvidia said it had no reason to believe that the company's secrets or national security were compromised.

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Man who carried out mass shooting in Poland has died, police say -- The Polish man suspected of killing six people in a shooting attack in Krakow, described as an "act of terror" by senior officials, has died of his injuries.

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These House and Senate midterm races don't have winners yet -- Democrats won sizable House and Senate majorities in the 2026 midterm elections, but the exact margins are unclear because some races haven't been projected yet. Here's where the results stand.

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Dozens of migrants dead on boats in Europe, scores rescued -- Dozens of migrants trying to reach the Greek island of Crete or Spain died on boats and scores were rescued as the steady stream of such migrants showed no signs of diminishing, authorities said.

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Leading Dem on midterms aftermath: "We're still in the fight of our lives" -- The midterms marked one of the biggest rebukes of the Republican Party since Watergate. What is the fallout from this year's elections, and how are Democrats going to address a lame-duck President Trump?

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Fishermen find cruise ship employee treading water miles off California coast -- Two Newport Beach fishermen found a Royal Caribbean cruise ship employee treading water nearly 20 miles off the coast while returning home from a fishing trip near Catalina Island on Friday.

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Le Pen says France "least racist" country, floats expelling migrants -- A stagnating economy has fueled protests across France in recent weeks - and is driving support for extremist politicians.

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60 Minutes Transcript: What's driving French protests

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U.S. girl shot dead by police during cartel chase in Mexico - The state prosecutor's office said that Aranza, a 7-year-old who was born in the United States, was hit in the head by police gunfire. 1h ago

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The SS United States and her final destination -- She was the fastest ocean liner in history. But the jet age took the SS United States out of service, and she wound up docked in Philadelphia for nearly 30 years.

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Jon Meacham on the midterms and America's "better angels" -- In last week's historic elections, voters were asked to weigh in on whether our nation will maintain the ideals of equality, dignity, fair play, and the rule of law.

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Trump says he was kidding when he offered UFC CEO press secretary role -- The role of the White House press secretary has been largely vacant since Karoline Leavitt stepped aside ​in August.

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Okinawa governor calls for review of U.S.-Japan troops pact -- Okinawa's governor says he is going to request a review of a pact seen as giving the U.S. military preferential treatment in Japan, following a murder allegedly committed by an American Marine​.

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Italy's leader blames pro-Russian hackers for personal data leaks -- Italy's foreign minister said he was targeted because of his country's support for Ukraine.

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Trains collide in Egypt, killing at least 7 and injuring more than 100 -- The crash occurred in al-Ayyat district in Giza province, about 32 miles south of Cairo, when a train traveling to the southwestern Fayoum province crashed into the rear of another train.

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Exclusive -- Villa Vie Odyssey "forever cruise" residents want their ship back -- Some residents of the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise are trying to reclaim the ship, which could potentially be auctioned off by its lender, CBS News has learned.

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You settled a debt for less than you owed. Here's what to expect when you file your taxes.

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These are the most popular strategies Americans are using to pay off expensive debt

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Best pet insurance for dogs in 2026: 5 top picks compared

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Is pet insurance worth it? This is the honest math owners should know.

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Can you get pet insurance after your pet gets sick?

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Stocks rebound after tech selloff that pushed Nasdaq into correction

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Musk says Tesla will end Cybertruck production next year

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Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past expectations

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Trump: "I do hate some of my enemies, and I always will"

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10 takeaways from Trump's 60 Minutes interview

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60 Minutes Transcript: Trump, the 2026 post-midterms interview

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Full transcript: Trump on 60 Minutes

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Trump: Deportation policy might have been "too tough"

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"Forever cruise" arrested at Singapore port, court records show

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GOP Rep. Hill says he'll weigh whether Hegseth's actions merit impeachment

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Trump installs Stephen Miller as chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

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Newly empowered Democrats could revive plans for court reforms

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Democrats have flipped over 40 House seats. Here's the breakdown.

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Top lawyer in DOJ's National Security Division abruptly resigns

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Donald Trump Doubles Down

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Why a 'Purple Tornado' Swept Through Texas

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Democrats Ran Local. It Worked.

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Great Question | Can Trumpism Survive the Midterms?

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