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Fact checking Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address

Reporter USFebruary 25, 2026

CBS News is fact checking President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address Tuesday night. The president is touting his first-year accomplishments and plans for his agenda this year, in the months before the midterm elections in November. Here are some of the claims the president made during his speech, and CBS News’ ratings and […]

Watch Abigail Spanberger deliver the Democratic response to 2026 State of the Union

Reporter USFebruary 25, 2026

Washington — Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger criticized President Trump’s record on affordability during the Democratic response to the State of the Union address Tuesday night, as the party sought to counter the president’s message. Spanberger, a former congresswoman and CIA officer, was elected in November as Virginia’s first female governor in one of Democrats’ first […]

Highlights from Trump’s 2026 State of the Union speech

Reporter USFebruary 25, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe briefed the Gang of Eight on Iran hours before Mr. Trump’s address, in which the president could argue his case for potential strikes on the U.S. adversary. The Gang of Eight includes leaders in both chambers, as well as the top Republicans and Democrats on […]

FedEx sues Trump administration for “full refund” of tariff payments

Reporter USFebruary 24, 2026

FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a “full refund” of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court. The complaint, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, is the first major lawsuit seeking tariff reimbursements […]

As conservatives accuse Newsom of bigotry, California governor’s office slams “MAGA-manufactured outrage”

Reporter USFebruary 24, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens pushed back Monday on conservatives who accused the California governor of racism and bigotry for comments he made while promoting his new book. Newsom spoke Sunday with Dickens in front of a packed auditorium, reflecting on his academic challenges. “I’m not trying to impress you, I’m just […]

Texts show Rep. Tony Gonzales sent explicit messages to staffer who later died by suicide: “This is going too far boss”

Reporter USFebruary 24, 2026

A newly revealed 2024 text exchange appears to show that Rep. Tony Gonzales encouraged one of his aides to send him an explicit photo — leading the aide, Regina Santos-Aviles, to push back. Just over a year later, the staffer died after setting herself on fire. The texts have drawn additional scrutiny to the Texas […]

Supreme Court to weigh bid by energy companies to end state-court climate change suits

Reporter USFebruary 24, 2026

Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to take up an effort by energy companies to end a lawsuit filed in state court that seeks billions of dollars in damages for the impacts their fossil-fuel products have had on the global climate. The decision from the Supreme Court could impact the ability of state […]

2/23: CBS Evening News – CBS News

Reporter USFebruary 24, 2026

2/23: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Blizzard slams East Coast as major cities struggle with historic snowfall; Nuclear talks hang in the balance as Iran warns it’s ready to fight.

Transcript: Govs. Laura Kelly of Kansas, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Mike Braun of Indiana and Mike DeWine of Ohio on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Feb. 22, 2026

Reporter USFebruary 23, 2026

The following is the full transcript of the interview with Govs. Laura Kelly of Kansas, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Mike Braun of Indiana and Mike DeWine of Ohio that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Feb. 22, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: Every year, America’s governors gather here in Washington, and we’re joined now […]

DHS says TSA PreCheck still operational after announcing suspension amid partial shutdown

Reporter USFebruary 23, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security is backtracking on its announcement that it was suspending the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program as the agency contends with a partial government shutdown that has entered its second week. In a statement to CBS News on Sunday, a spokesperson for TSA said that PreCheck “remains operational with no change for the […]

DOJ asks appeals court to restore Trump’s executive orders targeting law firms, just 4 days after moving to drop defense

3/6: CBS Evening News

Bodycam video contradicts ICE claims in fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Ruben Ray Martinez in Texas

GOP Rep. Darrell Issa of California says he will retire, months after declaring he’s “not quitting” amid redistricting

U.S., Venezuela agree to establish diplomatic relations for first time since 2019

3/5: CBS Evening News – CBS News

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Fact checking Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address

Watch Abigail Spanberger deliver the Democratic response to 2026 State of the Union

Highlights from Trump’s 2026 State of the Union speech

FedEx sues Trump administration for “full refund” of tariff payments

As conservatives accuse Newsom of bigotry, California governor’s office slams “MAGA-manufactured outrage”

Texts show Rep. Tony Gonzales sent explicit messages to staffer who later died by suicide: “This is going too far boss”

Supreme Court to weigh bid by energy companies to end state-court climate change suits

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Transcript: Govs. Laura Kelly of Kansas, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Mike Braun of Indiana and Mike DeWine of Ohio on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Feb. 22, 2026

DHS says TSA PreCheck still operational after announcing suspension amid partial shutdown

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