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Trump’s First Big Post-Midterms Move Is Promoting Stephen Miller
The president announced that his longtime adviser and immigration hawk will take over for Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff
Trump says chief of staff Susie Wiles out, Stephen Miller will replace her
Trump said his top aide Stephen Miller will replace her in the job.
Hegseth Faces Impeachment Effort and Bipartisan Scrutiny After Midterm Elections
A looming impeachment push could put President Trump’s polarizing defense secretary in a standoff with Democrats and Republicans.
Lame-duck Congress might actually do something: speed up energy projects
A massive permitting bill that could help energy projects come online much quicker and potentially lower utility bills for Americans is advancing with bipartisan support. And while it could be a catalyst for lots of clean energy, it could also speed up polluting projects and limit oversight of new data centers. With data centers demanding […]
Sunday on 60 Minutes: Trump talks Democrats' sweeping midterm wins
Watch 60 Minutes on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+.
Suit alleges ChatGPT ‘manipulated and encouraged’ wife in plot to poison husband
A North Carolina man sued OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT gave his estranged wife detailed instructions for fatally poison him.
Antonio Brown avoids jail by pleading guilty to lesser change in Miami shooting
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown, accused of opening fire at a man in Miami last year, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge on Friday in an deal that’ll keep troubled former player out of prison.
After Israel’s Election, Who Will Get the First Chance to Form a Government?
President Isaac Herzog is set to task a candidate with trying to form a government, following two days of talks with party leaders and officials after an inconclusive election.
US officials unveil $280K deal to help Puerto Rico face water and power crises
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has met with nonprofits in Puerto Rico as officials announced a $280,000 partnership to help the U.S. territory confront emergencies
Democrats brace to take control of Congress after flipping dozens of Republican seats
Democrats are preparing to lead both chambers of Congress for the next two years. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Trump Launches Triumphal Arch Website Right As Judge Blocks Construction
The president's latest vanity project is already on the ropes
Tanzania’s Opposition Leader Gets a Four-Year Sentence
Tundu Lissu was found guilty of incitement for statements he had made ahead of a presidential election in October 2025.
US prosecutor who led Trump-backed election probe exits Justice Department
Jason Reding Quinones' resignation comes as administration braces for Democrat-led investigations.
Democrats’ midterm victory, and a questionable fertility procedure
How will the midterm results affect drug pricing policy? And why are women traveling to fertility clinics abroad? Find out on the new episode of "The Readout LOUD" podcast.
Cornell faculty senate to release result of no-confidence vote
Following the alleged gang rape of a student, Cornell University is expected to release the results of a no-confidence vote regarding its handling of sexual violence.
Meghan Markle’s Father Is Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Material Charges
Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan’s estranged father, was arrested in Florida on Friday. He has denied the accusations against him.
Right-wing Firebrand Lauren Boebert Is Locked in a Close Race
The Republican provocateur is trailing her Democrat challenger, Eileen Laubacher, by less than a percentage point in a normally red district.
Houston Police to Stop Alerting ICE During Traffic Stops
Mayor John Whitmire has instructed Houston police to stop notifying immigration agents when they encounter someone without legal status during routine street stops.
The Voters Who Powered the Blue Tsunami
A younger, more diverse electorate than is typical in midterm elections helped drive Democrats’ decisive victory, along with gains among swing voters and support from some Republican voters. Nate Cohn, The New York Times’s chief political analyst, explains.
Meghan Markle’s father arrested in Florida over alleged child sexual abuse material
Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was arrested in Florida Friday over allegations he possessed child sexual abuse material, including sexually explicit photographs of himself with minors, the justice department announced.
3 foreign nationals allegedly used AI to mimic CEOs in $129M scheme, DOJ says
Three foreign nationals have been charged in connection with an alleged international fraud scheme that federal prosecutors say used AI technology to impersonate corporate executives and attorneys and steal more than $129 million.
What did the Republicans lose in the US midterms?
Democrats took the Senate and the House of Representatives from the Republicans. AJLabs maps the wave in US midterms.
Martin Blinder Has Died. He Was Blamed for the ‘Twinkie Defense.’
A forensic psychiatrist, he testified that consuming sugary foods could cause antisocial behavior. To his dismay, a catchphrase was born. He was 89.
Trump DOJ appointee who led ‘grand conspiracy’ probe of Trump foes resigns
WASHINGTON — The Donald Trump appointee who headed the office running a so-called “grand conspiracy” investigation looking into federal law enforcement officials who were involved in prior investigations of Trump has resigned.