President Trump is preparing a primetime speech tied to American election security, sources say. He is also pushing for passage of a voting regulations bill that would establish national voter ID and proof-of-citizenship standards. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source link
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is meeting Thursday with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following pressure from senators, sources tell CBS News. Nicole Killion reports. Source link
When U.S. intelligence agencies look at attempts by foreign countries to meddle in elections, they draw a distinction between “election influence” and “election interference.” Election influence covers attempts by foreign governments to affect who voters decide to vote for, including by promoting or denigrating certain candidates, spreading false claims or sowing distrust. Election interference includes … Read more
Part of President Trump’s speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter. One component: Allegations that Beijing compromised U.S. voter data and evidence the CIA knew about the action and didn’t share that information with Mr. Trump during his first … Read more
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been instructed to immediately suspend most vehicle stops during enforcement operations nationwide, except in cases involving serious criminal targets, following fatal shootings in Texas and Maine over the last week, multiple law enforcement sources told CBS News. The change is temporary and will remain in place while ICE … Read more
The FBI last week fired two of its analysts after they expressed concerns that the investigation into the 2020 election results in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence and appeared to be politically motivated, according to several sources briefed on the matter. The firings follow the FBI’s efforts to review thousands of records obtained … Read more
In the effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war, a bipartisan group of senators says the Trump administration is on board with legislation to impose more sanctions on Russia. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the details. Source link
The Trump administration will support a draft bill that would impose heavy financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil, adding to economic pressure on Moscow, all in an effort to bring Russia’s four-year war on Ukraine to a close, sources told CBS News. The bipartisan bill, from GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and … Read more
Big labor’s GOP capture Vice President JD Vance and some House Republicans are pushing union-friendly legislation, signaling a new era for the Republican party. Paul Gigot discusses the Railway Safety Act and mandatory arbitration for labor contracts, viewed as creating union jobs without enhancing safety. Critics suggest this strategy targets blue-collar workers and Teamsters endorsement … Read more
U.S. officials were concerned that Israel might try to assassinate Iran’s negotiators during recent ceasefire talks and Tehran was warned about the possible threat, according to a U.S. official and an Iranian official with knowledge of the matter. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. During … Read more