What to Know About Trump’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche gave details on May 19 about the implementation of a settlement fund stemming from President Donald Trump’s $10 billion suit against the IRS. $1.776 billion is being set aside after Trump sued the federal government following the unlawful leaking of his tax returns. The president had previously indicated the money

What to Know About Trump’s IRS Settlement Fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche gave details on May 19 about the implementation of a settlement fund stemming from President Donald Trump’s $10 billion suit against the IRS. The money is being set aside after Trump sued the federal government following the unlawful leaking of his tax returns. The president had previously indicated the money

Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s Iran war powers for first time

Washington — The Senate advanced a resolution to limit President Trump’s war powers in Iran on Tuesday, marking a breakthrough for Democrats after seven failed attempts. Senators approved a motion to discharge the resolution from committee in a 50 to 47 vote. Four Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Rand

5/19: CBS Evening News

5/19: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Multiple wildfires erupt across Southern California and western U.S.; victims of San Diego Islamic Center shooting hailed as heroes. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: calc(100vw – 40px); } View CBS News In Original CBS News Link

Voters want more competitive congressional districts, CBS News poll finds

With fewer than six months until the midterm elections and the primaries well underway, the CBS News poll looks at some key dynamics that may shape them, including views about recent redistricting efforts, and what kind of factor President Trump might be. Redistricting Amid all the battles over redistricting, most voters think the redistricting process

Trump Details Military Complex Above and Below New White House Ballroom

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters near the construction site of his proposed ballroom at the White House on May 19, 2026. Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on May 19 that when finished, his planned White House ballroom will be the “safest building ever built” and will serve both as a

U.S. intel assessment says military identified at least 10 mines in Strait of Hormuz

Washington — A recent American intelligence assessment showed that U.S. forces have identified at least 10 mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter. The officials spoke with CBS News anonymously in order to discuss sensitive national security matters. CBS News previously reported in March that there were at least a