Watch: Vance takes questions on fraud, Iran, 2028 and more
Vice President JD Vance took questions from reporters Wednesday after announcing new anti-fraud initiatives.
Lawmakers seek crackdown on China-owned U.S. farmland as Trump meets with Xi Jinping
President Trump’s face-to-face meeting this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping comes as members of Congress are calling for a crackdown on China’s ability to acquire U.S. farmland, citing national security concerns. Mr. Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Xi, which is expected to focus on trade, energy, Taiwan …
Alex Murdaugh trial: How Paul Murdaugh testified “from the grave” to help convict his father
CASE UPDATE: On May 13, 2026, the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s double murder convictions and granted him a new trial. The court held that Murdaugh was denied the right to a fair trial, including an impartial jury, due to the actions of County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill. On March 2, 2023, …
Maggie Murdaugh’s husband Alex Murdaugh was convicted of her murder. Her friends want to keep her memory alive.
CASE UPDATE: On May 13, 2026, the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s double murder convictions and granted him a new trial. The court held that Murdaugh was denied the right to a fair trial, including an impartial jury, due to the actions of County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill. Maggie Murdaugh made headlines …
How much sway will new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh really have over interest rates?
Washington — The Federal Reserve will get a new leader on Friday — but his power isn’t as vast as it might seem. The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick for Fed chair, in a 54-45 vote on Wednesday. Mr. Trump’s goals for the monetary policy job are not difficult to discern: He has …
Watch: JD Vance asked about possible 2028 ticket with Marco Rubio
Watch: JD Vance asked about possible 2028 ticket with Marco Rubio – CBS News Watch CBS News Vice President JD Vance was asked Wednesday about a potential 2028 pairing with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on a run for president. See the moment.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp calls special legislative session to redraw electoral maps after Supreme Court ruling
Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed a proclamation convening the Georgia General Assembly for a special session on June 17 to address redistricting in the wake of a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling expected to require changes to Georgia’s electoral maps before the 2028 election cycle. The special session comes six weeks after the Supreme …
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump presses for lower interest rates
Washington — The Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, marking a victory for President Trump, who has clashed with outgoing Fed chief Jerome Powell repeatedly and urged the central bank to slash interest rates. The vote was 54-45, with Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania joining all …
House leaders to announce bipartisan working group to address process for handling sexual misconduct claims
Washington — Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are preparing to announce a bipartisan task force, or working group, aimed at addressing how sexual misconduct claims are handled within the House of Representatives, multiple sources confirmed to CBS News. “We’re all in support, fully supportive,” Johnson told CBS News ahead of the forthcoming …
Key points ahead of Trump meeting with Xi Jinping
Key points ahead of Trump meeting with Xi Jinping – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News’ Anna Coren and Nancy Cordes have more.