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Major Garrett’s ‘The Takeout’ To Debut On Streaming Channel CBS News 24/7
Garrett's podcast of the same name ran for eight seasons.
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May 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Trump presidential orders target law firms. Here's how some lawyers say that threatens the rule of law.
In recent weeks, President Trump has signed orders targeting several law firms. Some lawyers warn that the president's assault on the legal profession threatens the rule of law itself.
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May 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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April 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Hegseth's Pentagon office set up system so he could access Signal messages, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over his use of Signal group chats.
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April 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Americans want Trump's focus more on prices, not tariffs; most approve of deportation efforts — CBS News poll
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
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March 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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NSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chat
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
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March 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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March 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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JD Vance's family met by protesters near Vermont ski resort after Oval Office clash over Ukraine
Crowds protesting Vice President JD Vance the day after an Oval Office blowout​ over Ukraine​ lined roadways Saturday near a Vermont ski resort.
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March 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Americans say Trump changing how government works, but divide over Musk, workforce cuts — CBS News poll
Ukraine also brings divisions; Trump's immigration efforts rate well, but many look for more inflation focus.
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March 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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In the room where it happened: Trump advisers recall what led up to Oval Office confrontation
The president's closest advisers, stunned after the debacle in the Oval Office, huddled on Saturday morning were still uncertain how to salvage a mining deal with Ukraine.
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March 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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"You can't be great without the greatness of others."
--Nick Sirianni
February 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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CBS News poll — Trump has positive approval amid "energetic" opening weeks; seen as doing what he promised
Trump's deportation plans are popular, but Americans say there's not enough focus on lowering prices.
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February 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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DOGE gets access into Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as OMB's Russell Vought takes over as acting head of federal consumer watchdog agency
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is an outlet for Americans dealing with issues such as questionable student loan servicing practices or excessive bank overdraft fees.
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February 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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February 6, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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FBI insider raises concerns about Kash Patel's role in hostage rescue
Senate Democrats are asking for documents related to allegations the nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, prematurely confirmed hostage rescue details.
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January 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Congrats to a great, hard-working, well-deserving team!
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CBS News Makes New Correspondent Assignments In D.C. Bureau
Fin Gomez will take on additional duties.
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January 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Per new letter from a head of federal inspectors general, Trump Administration has fired some of the federal watchdogs who are tasked with monitoring for waste, fraud, abuse and misconduct by Trump appointees and agencies

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January 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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U.S. border agents told to summarily deport migrants without asylum hearings under Trump edict
U.S. border agents have been instructed to summarily deport migrants crossing into the country illegally without allowing them to request legal protection.
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January 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Trump to announce private sector AI infrastructure investment
President Trump is announcing billions in private sector investment by OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle to build AI infrastructure in the U.S.
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January 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Trump's return to office greeted with optimism, high expectations — CBS News poll
As Trump returns to White House, many expect lower prices, good economy. Fewer would buy Greenland. Democrats are concerned, exhausted by politics.
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January 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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At Trump's freewheeling Mar-a-Lago, allies jockey for jobs, tee times and a spot on the buffet line
"It's 'Real Housewives' meets 'The Bachelor' meets 'The Apprentice,'" one source said of the scene at Mar-a-Lago. "Viper pit."
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January 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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ICE planning to ramp up arrests in major U.S. cities after Trump takes office, sources say
The locations expected to be targeted by deportation teams from ICE include those with large populations of immigrants, one source said.
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January 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Biden leaves office believing history will redeem him
The 46th president's successes and failures — and the predecessors who invite the closest comparisons to Joe Biden as he leaves office.
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January 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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January 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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How to help victims of California wildfires affecting Los Angeles County
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.
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January 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM