6 presidential speeches that shaped American history
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
Trump warns of “communist menace” in July Fourth speech at Mount Rushmore
The president kicked off the 250th anniversary of July 4th with a patriotic speech at Mount Rushmore where he warned of a resurgence in communism.
Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for “fixing their car”
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Trump gifted a lavishly encrusted ring from Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
National Guard troops, law enforcement providing tight security for July Fourth celebrations in Washington, D.C.
The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is 1 year old. Here are the winners and losers.
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
Trump likely to pardon pollution violators as he privately weighs clemency for Diddy, other high-profile figures: sources
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in America 250 speech, takes on Trump administration policies and offers his vision of American exceptionalism
Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave a speech sitting behind the George Washington desk at City Hall on Friday morning to mark America's 250th birthday.
U.S. says it is monitoring oil markets for price-fixing as it urges states to do the same
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.
“Vanishingly rare” copy of Declaration of Independence found in U.K. by volunteer
A volunteer at the National Archives in London found the document among other papers seized from an American ship in 1776.