U.S. government employee charged in leak of Israel’s plans to attack Iran

Will Iran respond to Israel’s attack? Will Iran respond to Israel’s attack? 02:28 A U.S. government employee faces charges over an online leak of classified documents about Israel’s potential plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran. Federal prosecutors charged Asif Rahman, a one-time employee of the U.S. government who held one of the highest levels

Jack Smith plans to leave Justice Department by the time Trump takes office

Washington — Special counsel Jack Smith is expected to have departed the Justice Department by the time President-elect Donald Trump takes office in late January, two sources familiar with his plans told CBS News, as he and his team make plans to wind down the two federal prosecutions against the incoming president. By leaving before

Senate Majority Leader: 9 Things to Know About the Candidates

The candidates are Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.). WASHINGTON—The Senate GOP is scheduled to select its leader on Nov. 13 and therefore the next majority leader of the upper congressional chamber. The candidates are Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas)