DOJ removes another prosecutor from key office that indicted Comey and James

Prosecutor Maggie Cleary has been removed from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, a source confirmed to CBS News, the latest sign of upheaval in a high-profile Justice Department outpost that is overseeing charges against two Trump foes. A former state prosecutor, Cleary briefly led the Eastern District of Virginia last

Netanyahu reacts to Trump’s remark that “he’s not the easiest guy to deal with”

Why does President Trump think Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu isn’t “the easiest guy to deal with?” “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil sat down exclusively with Netanyahu on Tuesday and asked him about Mr. Trump’s comments to the Knesset the day before. “Well, I hope he says that because I’m very tough on the matters

Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 8th time as shutdown drags on

Since last week, approximately 600 employees with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have received layoff notices that were not later rescinded, internal CDC officials not authorized to speak to the media told CBS News on Tuesday. According to the officials, about 1,000 CDC employees initially received reduction-in-force notices, a government term for

Senate holding 8th vote to reopen government as shutdown drags on

Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland led a news conference on Tuesday outside the headquarters of the Office of Management and Budget with other lawmakers who represent Maryland and Virginia. The Democrats blasted Republicans and the White House for the shutdown and its impact on federal workers.  “When Donald Trump shuts down the federal government,