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CBS News - Politics
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims -- No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.
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Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war -- Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."5 hours ago
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting -- Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.18 hours ago
Trump administration plans to end EPA's greenhouse gas tracking program for industrial facilities -- The EPA plans to end a federal reporting rule that tracks the quantities of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted by thousands of industrial facilities.19 hours ago
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump -- Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.23 hours ago
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk -- A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.23 hours ago
Trump sending National Guard to Memphis, "would have preferred Chicago" -- In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis. -- Sep 123 hours ago
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say -- A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.1 day ago
Planned Parenthood Medicaid funds can be blocked for now, appeals court rules -- A U.S. appeals court panel let the Trump administration block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue. -- Sep 129 hours ago
Supreme Court's upcoming term could be marked by disputes over Trump policies -- Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review. -- Sep 1210 hours ago
Alleged drug boat from Venezuela turning back when hit, sources say -- The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang. -- Sep 1121 hours ago
Lawmakers scale back outdoor events after Charlie Kirk assassination -- Members of Congress are curtailing outdoor events and public appearances in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. -- Sep 1119 hours ago
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt forfeits opening statement at trial -- Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic. -- Sep 1121 hours ago
Brazil's Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years after being convicted of coup attempt -- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right politician who governed Brazil between 2019 and 2022, was found guilty on five counts. -- Sep 1120 hours ago
Trump admin. asks appeals court to allow firing of Lisa Cook before Fed meeting -- The Trump administration wants an appeals court to lift a ruling that blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook before an interest rate meeting next week.1 day ago