FBI official ousted under Trump says Patel’s Bureau has had “loss of expertise”

Since retaking office, President Trump and his administration have purged the Justice Department and law enforcement agencies of many career officials who believed they were terminated for political reasons. One of them, David Sundberg, a former FBI assistant director in charge, joins to discuss the state of the Bureau under Kash Patel.

AI firms, AIPAC invest millions in Illinois primaries

Voters are heading to the polls for primary elections in Illinois on Tuesday, where there has been significant spending from outside groups, notably the Israeli lobbying committee AIPAC and artificial intelligence super PACs. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and NOTUS senior editor Dave Levinthal join to discuss.

Trump requests delay of China trip because of Iran war

Washington — President Trump said Monday that he’s requested to delay his trip to China because of the war with Iran, now in its third week. He said during an Oval Office event that he “was speaking to China” and indicated he’d “love to” go, “but because of the war, I want to be here. …

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Susie Wiles to stay on as White House chief of staff amid breast cancer treatment

Susie Wiles to stay on as White House chief of staff amid breast cancer treatment – CBS News Watch CBS News White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, she confirmed on Monday. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins “The Takeout” to discuss further.