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Epstein's emails, texts with inner circle show Trump was a regular topic

Thousands of pages of Epstein documents released by the House Oversight Committee include emails and texts with close contacts that often touched on President Trump.

Senator warns unauthorized drone flights pose rising threat within U.S.

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton of Arkansas told CBS News the threat is "severe and growing."

Alina Habba's office ransacked by man who tried to enter with bat, sources say

Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba's office was violently vandalized Wednesday by a person who earlier in the day had been denied entry to the building because he had a baseball bat, two sources said.

Grijalva assumes role in Congress after 7-week delay: "It's really an injustice"

Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona waited 50 days before she was officially sworn in as the newest member of Congress — and she told CBS News "the emotions run the gamut of frustration, anger, happiness, sadness."

Trump official refers Swalwell to Justice Department for alleged fraud

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte has referred California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department, sources told CBS News.

Fetterman hospitalized after fall near his Pennsylvania home

A spokesman for Sen. John Fetterman said a "ventricular fibrillation flare-up" led to him feeling light-headed.

Some TSA agents will get $10,000 bonuses for shutdown work, Noem says

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown​ will receive a $10,000 bonus check.

ByHeart sued by families of infant girls sickened by infantile botulism

One child was rushed to the hospital via air ambulance, her parents said.

Blue Origin's New Glenn launches twin Mars probes

Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, plans to challenge SpaceX with the powerful, partially reusable New Glenn rocket.

Emmanuel Clase arrested at JFK, pleads not guilty in pitch rigging case

Clase and his teammate, Luis Ortiz, are both accused of being involved in a "scheme to rig bets on pitches."

Death row inmate granted clemency right before his scheduled execution

Tremane Wood was scheduled to be executed in Oklahoma on Thursday. Gov. Kevin Sitt commuted his death sentence to life imprisonment without parole.

BBC apologizes to Trump over editing of his Jan. 6 speech in documentary

President Trump had threatened to sue the corporation for $1 billion over a program it aired in 2024 about the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

U.S. conducts 20th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 4 people

Since September, U.S. forces have destroyed multiple vessels in international waters, killing at least 80 people.

With shutdown over, Senate focus turns to upcoming fight on health care

With the government shutdown finally in the rearview mirror, the focus in the Senate is turning to an upcoming fight over health care.

When will federal employees get back pay now that the shutdown is over?

Federal employees who have gone without pay during the 43-day government shutdown could begin getting paychecks as soon as this Sunday.

Jeffries names surprise GOP ally during shutdown: "Three words — Marjorie Taylor Greene"

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told CBS News that GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was his ally during the government shutdown, after she spent weeks blasting her fellow Republicans.

U.S. reaches trade frameworks with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador and Ecuador

The agreements will likely affect the prices of things like cocoa, bananas and coffee.

Justice Department sues to block California's new congressional map

The Justice Department has joined a lawsuit seeking to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters.

Israeli president says he can't pardon Netanyahu on Trump's request alone

Israel's president says Trump sent him a letter asking him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who's on trial in three separate corruption cases.

Israel receives remains of an Israeli soldier who was killed in Gaza in 2014

Hamas said it found the body of the soldier, Hadar Goldin, in a tunnel in the enclave's southernmost city of Rafah on Saturday. Goldin was killed on Aug. 1, 2014.

Kazakhstan will join Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic move to boost Trump initiative

Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords between Israel and Muslim majority countries, a largely symbolic move that boosts the initiative that was a hallmark of President Donald Trump's first administration.

Pope Leo meets Palestinian president, calls for two-state solution

The Vatican recognized Palestine a decade ago, and Pope Leo has backed statehood, even if that looks increasingly unlikely.

Can a creditor or lender still sue you after a charge-off?

A charged-off account can leave borrowers in a tricky legal gray area. Here's what that really means for you.

Home equity loan interest rates just dropped under 8%. Here's what borrowers should do now.

Home equity loan interest rates fell to a 2-year low this week. Here are three things borrowers should do right now.

What is a mortgage rate float down and is it worth it?

A float down can help you navigate mortgage rate changes, but the fees and timing play a big role in the equation.

Health care tax credits are set to expire, raising costs for millions

An extension of enhanced ACA tax credits appears unlikely, experts say, leaving millions of Americans facing potentially higher health plan costs in 2026.

Food insecurity around the U.S. has risen this year, survey finds

Roughly 14% of U.S. households reported being food insecure between January and October, up from 12.5% in 2024, Purdue University researchers found.

The IRS is raising your 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2026

The IRS is increasing the contribution limits for retirement accounts in 2026, boosting the top threshold to account for inflation.

Disney warns that its content could remain off YouTube for some time

Disney's channels have been blocked from YouTube TV since Oct. 30 as the two companies negotiate a new carriage deal.

Toyota recalls nearly 127,000 vehicles because engines can stall

Residual manufacturing debris can cause some Lexus and Toyota vehicles to lose power, according to traffic safety regulators.

Federal government begins to reopen after shutdown

The federal government has started reopening after a record 43-day shutdown. Kris Van Cleave reports it could take some time for operations to get back to normal.

U.S. preps for possible Venezuela action: Sources

As F-35 stealth fighter jets fly missions from a reopened naval base in Puerto Rico and Marines practice beach landings, sources tell CBS News the Pentagon is preparing for possible military action in Venezuela. Charlie D'Agata reports.

Ultra-processed foods linked to colon cancer risk

Dr. Celine Gounder explains a new study that found a possible link between ultra-processed foods and a higher risk of colon cancer.

Rural child care providers join up to stay open

Nearly 4 million children in the United States can't get into a licensed child care center, costing states about $1 billion per year in lost economic activity from parents missing work or stepping away from jobs to support their families. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from rural Nebraska, where one community pooled its resources into one central location.

Questions raised over Trump and Epstein friendship

President Trump's name appears hundreds of times in the newly-released batch of 23,000 pages of records and messages from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about their relationship. Mr. Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has called the scandal a "hoax" perpetrated by Democrats. Scott MacFarlane has more.

Mom speaks out after baby's botulism diagnosis

Two families are suing the maker of an organic baby formula linked to an outbreak of botulism in infants. Nicole Valdes spoke with the parents of one of 15 infants who developed the rare and potentially dangerous illness after taking the formula.

Judge weighs Comey, James dismissal motions

A high-stakes hearing played out in a Virginia courtroom on Thursday over whether the federal charges brought against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James should be dismissed. CBS News Department justice reporter Jake Rosen and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson break it down.