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Politics – CBSNews.com
7/4: CBS Saturday Morning
July 4, 2026
Americans are celebrating the Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday amid a sweltering heat wave. Plus, Taylor Swift's wedding, a Revolutionary War soldier is finally recognized, and former Liberty Island residents speak out.
Trump warns of "communist menace" in speech at Mount Rushmore
July 4, 2026
The president kicked off America's 250th anniversary celebrations with a speech at Mount Rushmore where he warned of a resurgence in communism.
6 presidential speeches that shaped American history
July 4, 2026
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
Inside the security operations for July Fourth celebrations in D.C.
July 4, 2026
The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation.
Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car"
July 3, 2026
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Trump announces new pardons after privately weighing "Diddy" clemency, sources said
July 3, 2026
The four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore collectively issued over 1,100 pardons. President Trump, who is visiting there tonight, has outdone them all and is now adding more. Nancy Cordes reports.
7/3: CBS Evening News
July 3, 2026
Nearly 200 million Americans are under heat alerts; a string of shark attacks hits the East Coast.
NYC Mayor Mamdani talks immigration, Trump administration policies in America 250 speech
July 3, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a stinging rebuke of the Trump administration in a speech marking America's 250th birthday.
Trump gifted lavish ring from Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief
July 3, 2026
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
Sources: Trump likely to pardon pollution violators; weighing clemency for Diddy
July 3, 2026
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.
U.S. says it's monitoring oil markets for price-fixing, urges states to do same
July 3, 2026
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.
Bessent on Trump accounts, gas prices and wage growth
July 3, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke exclusively with Kelly O'Grady about Trump accounts, which officially launch on Saturday, as well as when gas prices could lower to pre-Iran war levels and wage growth for Americans.
Trump says U.S. keeping current support levels for NATO would be "ridiculous"
July 3, 2026
President Trump says it would be "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO. His remarks came less than a week before a NATO summit in Turkey.
Olympian David Hearn charged with destruction of property at Reflecting Pool
July 2, 2026
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
Former CDC official: RFK Jr.'s response to measles "not based on science"
July 2, 2026
Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the health agency, said the spread of misinformation impacted lives.
McConnell still hospitalized after EMS responded to his home last month
July 2, 2026
A spokesperson said the Kentucky Republican "continues to improve."
7/2: The Takeout with Major Garrett
July 2, 2026
Security ramps up for D.C. Fourth of July events; taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions, sources say.
Kennedy Center selling $25,000 ticket package to watch D.C. July 4th fireworks
July 2, 2026
The Washington, D.C., fireworks show, which is sponsored by the Trump-backed organization Freedom 250, is not slated to begin until 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m.
FBI orders field offices to send analysts to Atlanta for election probe
July 2, 2026
The FBI is asking for analysts to help evaluate thousands of records for a "priority" investigation ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel.
Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions
July 2, 2026
The White House declined to say how much President Trump paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.