Vance says “no immediate plans” for Trump to send National Guard to Chicago

Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday the federal government has “no immediate plans” to send National Guard forces to Chicago, one day after President Trump again suggested he will send federal forces to the nation’s third-largest city — drawing criticism from local leaders. The president had told reporters Tuesday that “we’re going in” to Chicago, but

Judge rules Trump administration’s funding freeze against Harvard was unlawful

Washington — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration violated Harvard University’s First Amendment rights and federal law when it froze nearly $2 billion in federal grants because of the Ivy League school’s handling of antisemitism on campus. In a victory for Harvard, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs blocked Trump administration officials from

D.C. grand jurors reject latest wave of Justice Dept. indictment requests

What was happening in the criminal case of Nathalie Rose Jones, who was facing charges in Washington, D.C., federal court this summer, wasn’t typical.   A grand jury of Washington, D.C., citizens on Tuesday had denied the Justice Department’s request to indict Jones, who was accused of a federal crime for allegedly posting an Instagram

Putin and Kim join China’s Xi for a powerful show of anti-U.S. unity

Beijing — China flexed its might and muscle on Wednesday at a military parade in Beijing showcasing its latest missiles, advanced weapons systems and drones. In his address, President Xi Jinping said his nation was “unstoppable.”  It was China‘s biggest military parade ever, meant to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II

Appeals court blocks Trump from deporting Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act

A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled against President Trump’s use of an 18th century wartime law to rapidly deport Venezuelan migrants, finding “no invasion or predatory incursion.” The Trump administration deported hundreds of accused Tren de Aragua gang members earlier this year using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, an obscure law that allows

Breaking down Trump legal cases on National Guard, tariffs and more

Breaking down Trump legal cases on National Guard, tariffs and more – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump faces several ongoing legal challenges over the extent of his executive power. Jessica Levinson joins to discuss. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: calc(100vw – 40px); } View