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CBS News - Politics
Senate Democrats to force vote aimed at blocking Trump's tariffs on Brazil -- The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a measure that would block President Trump's tariffs on Brazil, as Democrats seek support from a handful of Republicans.
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25 states sue Trump administration over food stamp freeze during shutdown -- Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.5 hours ago
Trump appeals criminal conviction in "hush money" case -- President Trump's lawyers filed their long-promised appeal of the Manhattan "hush money" criminal case that led to his felony conviction.6 hours ago
House GOP report urges DOJ investigation into Biden's autopen use -- The GOP majority report criticized Biden's autopen use, but did not offer clear evidence that aides conspired to enact policies without his knowledge.6 hours ago
Texas AG Ken Paxton files Tylenol lawsuit over autism claims -- Tylenol maker Kenvue said Texas' claims "lack legal merit and scientific support" and vowed to defend itself in litigation.7 hours ago
U.S. strikes 4 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 14 -- The U.S. on Monday struck four more vessels that the Pentagon says were trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced.8 hours ago
Live - Senate fails to advance GOP bill to end shutdown for 13th time - The Senate failed for a 13th time on advancing a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow live updates here. 1H ago56 minutes ago
Charlie Kirk murder suspect can wear street clothes in court but must be restrained -- A Utah judge has ruled that the 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk can appear in court wearing street clothes but must be physically restrained due to security concerns.19 hours ago
What's known about the reclusive donor offering to help pay troops amid shutdown -- President Trump recently said a "patriot," reported by the New York Times to be Timothy Mellon, donated $130 million in an effort to keep troops paid during the shutdown.21 hours ago
Trump administration to reassign ICE officials in bid to intensify deportation campaign -- The Trump administration is shaking up ICE's leadership, with plans to reassign as many as a dozen local leaders, as the agency faces pressure to ramp up arrests, sources told CBS News.22 hours ago
Trump signs trade deal with Japan's new leader as Asia tour continues -- Trump meets Japan's new, first female prime minister, and they sign a bilateral trade deal before going together to greet troops on the USS George Washington.15 hours ago
The quiet collapse of America's reproductive health safety net -- "People don't realize how much these clinics hold together the local health system until they're gone," said the head of Maine Family Planning clinics. -- Oct 271 hour ago
Political violence has gripped the U.S. Experts say it's not as simple as left and right. -- A nationwide string of threats and violent acts present a problem experts say is politically more complex than it seems. -- Oct 273 hours ago
2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors" -- Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.1 day ago
Indiana's GOP governor says he will call a special redistricting session -- Indiana's Republican governor on Monday said he would be calling a special session to consider redrawing the state's congressional map. -- Oct 274 hours ago