Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general
President Trump is expected to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role permanently, several sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support
In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.
Scott Bessent testifies he told Bill Pulte he was “going to kick his a**,” not punch him in the face
Bill Pulte, President Trump's pick for acting director of national intelligence, is being met with some skepticism on Capitol Hill.
San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan and State Sen. Scott Wiener advance in race to succeed Pelosi, CBS News projects
Voters in San Francisco on Tuesday advanced San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan and state Sen. Scott Wiener in the race to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California's 11th…
Sam Forstag wins Democratic primary in Montana’s 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects
Democrats are hoping to pick up the open seat. GOP Rep. Ryan Zinke is retiring at the end of his term.
Trump special missions envoy Ric Grenell says he was “rattled” by sentencing of man convicted of threatening him
Ric Grenell, the former president of the Kennedy Center, gave a victim impact statement in court about the threats.
Senate prepares to move forward with reconciliation bill to fund immigration agencies
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies as soon as Wednesday.
U.S. and Iran trade attacks as Iranian officer says renewed war with U.S. seems “inevitable”
Prospects for a U.S.-Iran deal appear to be dimming as the war between Israel and Hezbollah grinds on despite Trump saying they agreed to stop fighting.
U.S. conducts more “self-defense strikes” after shooting down Iranian missiles, in latest test of ceasefire
American military forces carried out strikes on Iranian targets after attempted Iranian drone and missile attacks, U.S. Central Command said​ Tuesday, in the latest clash.
GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. to face Rebecca Bennett in November as Democrats seek to oust absent New Jersey incumbent
Kean has been missing from the job since March, citing a "personal medical issue."