Trump admin’s claims of “reverse discrimination” upend DOJ Civil Rights Division

At first glance, some of the language looks familiar.   A letter sent to state officials in Rhode Island by the Justice Department in June included a reminder that federal civil rights law “prohibits an employer from discriminating against an individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.” But that letter

Trump links Greenland standoff with allies to perceived Nobel snub

America’s European allies stood united Monday against President Trump’s escalating campaign to take control of Greenland, accusing him of blackmail with a new threat of tariffs if they continue rejecting his bid for the U.S. to acquire the vast island. Mr. Trump, meanwhile, appeared to hint that he was still willing to use the U.S. military

DOJ probing protesters group that disrupted services at church with ICE pastor

Minneapolis — The Department of Justice said Sunday it is investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apparently serves as a pastor. A livestreamed video posted on the Facebook page of Black Lives Matter Minnesota, one of the protest’s

Europeans reeling from Trump threat to impose tariffs on 8 countries

Europeans were reeling Sunday from President Trump’s announcement that eight countries will face a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland. The responses to Mr. Trump’s decision ranged from saying it risked “a dangerous downward spiral” to predicting that “China and Russia must be having a field day.” Mr. Trump’s threat sets up a

European leaders denounce Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland

European leaders denounce Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland – CBS News Watch CBS News European countries held an emergency meeting in Brussels Sunday in response to President Trump’s post threatening tariffs against countries that have sent military forces into Greenland amid his push to annex the Arctic island. Leigh Kiniry reports. link.lazyload { position: absolute;

1,500 soldiers placed on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis

Some 1,500 active-duty soldiers have been placed on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis, a defense official confirmed to CBS News, as tensions in the city have mounted after a woman was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. Deploying the soldiers, from the 11th Airborne Division at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks,

Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Jan. 18, 2026

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio  Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”    MARGARET BRENNAN: I’m Margaret Brennan