Trump ally Ben Carson sworn in as national advisor for nutrition, health, and housing with USDA
Former neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson was sworn in to serve as national advisor for nutrition, health and housing with the Department of Agriculture.
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Trump to Host Turkish President Erdogan to Discuss Trade, Defense
US President Donald Trump, alongside Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L), speaks during a multilateral meeting to discuss the situation in Gaza, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 23, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump will welcome Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the White House
Trump Hosts Turkish President Erdogan to Discuss Trade, Defense
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan look on during a multilateral meeting with leaders from several Arab and Muslim-majority countries at the 80th session of the UN’s General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Sept. 23, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump welcomed
Kimmel’s ABC Return Draws Over 6 Million Viewers, Network Says
Jimmy Kimmel hosts his late night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in Los Angeles on Sept. 23, 2025. Randy Holmes/Disney via AP ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel drew in over six million viewers for his first broadcast on Sept. 23 after his show was canceled over recent comments he made about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Judge Upholds Trump’s Firing of 8 Federal Watchdogs
President Trump leaves the White House on Sept. 22, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images A federal judge on Sept. 24 upheld President Donald Trump’s decision to fire eight former inspectors general, despite opining that it violated a provision in the law that requires the president to give notice of the firing or provide a rationale. Federal
White House tells agencies to prepare for layoffs if government shuts down
The White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sent a memo to federal agencies Wednesday night telling them to prepare layoff plans if there is a government shutdown, increasing the stakes ahead of Congress’ Tuesday deadline to pass a government funding bill. The news was first reported by Politico. The memo, obtained by CBS
Federal prosecutors near decision on whether to charge James Comey, sources say
Washington — Federal prosecutors are nearing a decision about whether to seek an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime foe of President Trump’s, multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News. It’s unclear what alleged crimes Comey could be charged with, but multiple media outlets have reported that prosecutors have looked