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- Former FBI official Peter Strzok reaches $1.2 million settlement with DOJ July 27, 2024Former FBI special agent Peter Strzok reached a $1.2 million settlement with DOJ over claims that it violated his privacy in releasing text messages with another former employee regarding Donald Trump.
- JD Vance defends "childless cat ladies" remark amid backlash July 26, 2024"People are focusing so much on the sarcasm and not on the substance of what I actually said," Vance said Friday.
- JD Vance defends "childless cat ladies" comments July 26, 2024Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, has been facing intense criticism for comments he previously made criticizing the prominence of childless people in politics. In an interview Friday, he attempted to defend those remarks. Robert Costa has the latest.
- FBI says Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet in assassination attempt July 26, 2024The FBI's statement came after its director testified that there was still "some question" about what grazed former President Donald Trump's right ear.
- Some Republicans attack Kamala Harris as "DEI hire." Here's what that means. July 26, 2024Some Republican lawmakers have called Harris a "DEI hire," a reference to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
- Trump meets with Netanyahu as Israeli leader wraps up U.S. trip July 26, 2024Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
- Obama endorses Harris, solidifying Democratic support July 26, 2024The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
- Harris accuses Trump of "backpedaling" on Sept. 10 debate: "I'm ready" July 26, 2024"I have agreed to the previously agreed upon Sept. 10 debate. He agreed to that previously. Now it appears he's backpedaling," Vice President Kamala Harris said.
- Harris, Vance put focus on youth vote July 25, 2024With a new frontrunner at the top of the Democratic ticket in Vice President Kamala Harris, and the first millennial ever on a presidential ticket in Republican Sen. JD Vance, both campaigns have been making a concerted effort to harness the enthusiasm of young voters, who could potentially swing the election. Jo Ling Kent explains.
- Obama expected to endorse Harris July 25, 2024Former President Barack Obama is expected to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, who is beginning a four-day campaign swing across four states. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump's team indicated that a debate with Harris would take place, but it is still unclear when. Harris told reporters Thursday that she is "ready to debate Donald Trump." […]
- Biden, Harris meet separately with Netanyahu July 25, 2024President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris each met separately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday, one day after his address to Congress. Mr. Biden was expected to use his meeting to pressure Netanyahu to accept the latest cease-fire deal. Weijia Jiang has more.
- RFK Jr. says Biden "tarred" reputation, career by refusing to let go of power July 25, 2024"Part of our traditions is that our leaders relinquish power and they do that graciously," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told CBS News.
- Prosecutors urge judge to uphold Trump's conviction in "hush money" case July 25, 2024Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and prosecutors from his office said Donald Trump's effort to toss his conviction was "meritless."
- North Korean charged in ransomware attacks on NASA, hospitals; $10M reward offered July 25, 2024The State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the location of members of the malicious cyber hacking group Andariel​.
- Kamala Harris condemns pro-Hamas protesters who burned flag in D.C. July 25, 2024Vice President Kamala Harris condemned protesters who engaged in "despicable acts" and "dangerous hate-fueled rhetoric."
- Senators subpoena CEO to testify on Steward hospital closures July 25, 2024One lawmaker called Steward CEO Ralph de la Torre "the poster child" for corporate greed in health care.
- U.S. economy grew 2.8% last quarter as growth hit the gas July 25, 2024Consumer spending helped drive growth despite cost-of-living expenses that have spiked across the country.
- Harris vows "we will move forward" in speech to teacher's union July 25, 2024Vice President Kamala Harris is criss-crossing the country as she begins a lightning speed presidential campaign.
- Biden says Gaza cease-fire deal close after meeting Netanyahu July 25, 2024The president and vice president pressured Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal for Gaza, but the truce talks may have suffered a new blow.
- U.S. intercepts Russian, Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast July 25, 2024The bombers were intercepted by U.S. and Canadian fighter jets in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone.