Minnesota Democrats criticize DOJ subpoenas, claim weaponization of justice system
Democrats who were subpoenaed as part of an investigation into the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement say the justice system is being weaponized.
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As many as 25 nations have signed onto Trump’s “Board of Peace,” Witkoff says
Washington — As many as 25 countries have signed on to join President Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff says. But sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News not all have said so publicly. “I think we have north of 20, maybe 25 world leaders who have already accepted,”
Former sports reporter Michele Tafoya running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
Former television sports reporter Michele Tafoya is jumping into the U.S. Senate in Minnesota as a Republican. She submitted federal filings Tuesday afternoon and released a campaign video announcing her candidacy Wednesday morning. Tafoya is seeking the open seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith, as Republicans target a pickup opportunity in a state
Mexico flies 37 cartel members to US under pressure from Trump admin
Mexico transfers 37 cartel members to U.S. as Trump administration ramps up pressure on drug trafficking networks. Latest move brings total transfers to 92.
Trump to address Davos as allies push back against his bid for Greenland
8m ago Trump: “I should have gotten the Nobel Prize” Mr. Trump lamented again on Tuesday that he was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end conflicts around the globe. He blamed Norway’s government for the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s decisions, though the country’s leader has stressed that the committee makes
Bessent Warns Taiwan Chip Reliance Risks ‘Economic Apocalypse’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Ken Cedeno/Reuters U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Jan. 20 that the world economy faces a single, outsized systemic vulnerability because advanced semiconductor production remains overwhelmingly concentrated in Taiwan, saying a blockade or
Supreme Court weighs Trump bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook
SCOTUS will review Trump's effort to fire Lisa Cook from the Fed's board of governors, a high-stakes court clash that could have major economic impacts.