Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officers, the investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and U.S. Park Police officers inspect a vendor’s truck after detaining a person on the National Mall in Washington, on Aug. 13, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images President Donald Trump will direct federal agents to patrol Washington around the clock,
Democratic lawmakers slammed Republican redistricting efforts before the 2026 Midterm Elections, with one accusing JD Vance of engaging in "congressional-level shoplifting."
What’s next after Trump deployed National Guard troops to D.C. – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is increasing the number of National Guard troops on patrol in the nation’s capital and said he would seek to extend his takeover of the D.C. police for more than the allowed month. Scott MacFarlane has the
President Trump raised the stakes for his face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning there will be “very severe consequences” if Putin doesn’t agree at their meeting in Alaska to end the war with Ukraine. At the same time, Mr. Trump tried to lower expectations. Ed O’Keefe has details. Original CBS News Link</a
House Democrats convened a virtual call Wednesday amid an escalating national redistricting controversy that could have widespread implications on next year’s midterm elections. The call, hosted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, featured former Attorney General Eric Holder, chair of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York was
From mutinies to modernity, the District of Columbia's unique constitutional status lets Congress – and now President Trump – exert rare control over the capital’s streets and future.
The House Oversight Committee issued a large batch of deposition subpoenas to those with ties to Epstein Aug. 5, including to former President Bill Clinton.