Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Trump housing official Bill Pulte, who referred him to the Justice Department earlier this month for an investigation of mortgage and tax fraud allegations. Swalwell, who entered the California governor’s race last week, filed the 19-page federal civil lawsuit in the U.S. Court for
A group of civil rights organizations is seeking an order to prevent the closure of a Justice Department office dedicated to preventing unrest and violence in U.S. cities. The groups are suing for a preliminary injunction to avert the closure of the Community Relations Service, which was launched in 1964 to avert rioting and racial
Washington — The FBI has opened an inquiry into six Democratic members of Congress whom President Trump accused of “seditious behavior,” according to several lawmakers. The group appeared in a video last week that called on service members and members of the intelligence community to “refuse illegal orders.” In a statement Tuesday, four House members
Washington — President Trump on Tuesday pardoned turkeys “Gobble” and “Waddle” in keeping with storied White House Thanksgiving tradition. Mr. Trump, with first lady Melania at his side, said he was granting the turkeys a “full and unconditional pardon.” Tuesday’s ceremony is one of Mr. Trump’s final actvities at the White House before he heads
A federal security officer linked to a thwarted Jan. 6 pipe bomb attack cleared her name by providing an alibi: video of her playing with her puppies at the time the devices were placed, sources told CBS News. The FBI has now ruled her out as a suspect in the 2021 plot, according to three
Speaker Mike Johnson told the White House in a phone call that most House Republicans have little interest in extending the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced subsidies, sources familiar told CBS News, pumping the breaks on any GOP health care plan. Johnson delivered the message in a phone call with senior administration officials as President Trump’s
A U.S. official told CBS News on Tuesday that Ukraine’s government had “agreed to a peace deal” brokered by the Trump administration to stop Russia’s nearly four-year assault. The American official and Ukraine’s national security adviser Rustem Umerov said a common understanding on a proposal had been reached, with details still to be worked out.