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FBI's Dan Bongino stays home from work amid clash over Epstein probe

A review of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has sparked a conflict between Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, sources say.

Trump judge pick declines to rule out 3rd Trump term, denounce Jan. 6 rioters

Emil Bove declined to rule out the possibility of a third Trump term and did not denounce the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol in a questionnaire submitted to a Senate panel.

Russia warns against forming security alliance targeting North Korea

Russia's foreign minister has warned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea.

About 200 arrested in immigration raids on Southern California farms, feds say

Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.

David Gergen, adviser to four presidents, dies at 83

David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a career spanning decades in government, academia and media, has died.

State Department enacts widespread layoffs, cutting 1,353 staff

The involuntary staff reductions include 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service employees, according to a notice sent to employees Friday morning.

Air India plane's fuel switches were cut off before crash, report finds

The 15-page report released Friday by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau found that the cutoff switches for both engines were switched within one second.

Secret Service bolsters security with drones, mobile command posts following Butler

CBS News was taken inside the Secret Service's James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland, to see the agency's newest eyes in the sky, a fleet of military-grade drones that reimagine aerial reconnaissance in a post-Butler era.

How a young man's brilliance was unlocked by his father's persistence

Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking autistic teen, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his brilliance was suddenly unlocked by his father with the help of Viraj's right thumb.

Couple's message in a bottle found 13 years later 2,000 miles away

Brad and Anita Squires cast a message in a bottle from Newfoundland in 2012. It was found more than a decade later.

Lufthansa CEO's wife involved in fatal car accident in Italy

Vivian Spohr, the wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, released a statement following the death of a 24-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle in Sardinia.

Brazil warns of retaliatory levies against U.S. if Trump imposes 50% tariff

Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.

COVID cases likely rising in half of states, CDC estimates

Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.

Recent college graduates face a new obstacle in finding a job: AI

Unemployment is rising among recent college grads as employers turn to artificial intelligence to handle entry-level work.

"Personal revenge" likely motive in mayor's murder, police say

Mayor Francisco Martinez was arrested in 2015 for allegedly trying to kill a daughter's boyfriend with a machete, police said.

HHS facing billion-dollar backlog of delayed grants after DOGE

Delayed funds include grants for youth homelessness and domestic violence.

How Trump's "big, beautiful bill" affects student loans

New law reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and caps how much individuals can borrow for higher education.

Trump official criticizes Fed chief Powell as Trump takes aim over interest rates

A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as Mr. Trump pressures him over interest rates.

Trump threatens 35% tariffs against Canada

Canada — one of the U.S.'s largest trading partners — will face 35% tariffs, President Trump said Thursday.

Why Myanmar's military ruler has welcomed Trump's tariff warning letter

The U.S. has sanctioned Myanmar's military junta and refused to acknowledge its rule, so Mr. Trump's personal letter to its leader was welcomed, despite the subject.

10 children among 15 killed in Israeli strike at Gaza clinic, charity says

Trump's meetings with the Israeli leader have brought no apparent breakthrough for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the bloodshed continues unabated.

Trump meets Netanyahu for a second time amid hope for a Gaza ceasefire

Israeli strikes reportedly kill dozens as Trump pushes for a Gaza ceasefire with Israel's visiting leader — which can't come soon enough for Palestinians, and many Israelis.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with congressional leaders

Congressional leaders are meeting this week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after some lawmakers accused the Israeli leader of trying to drag the U.S. into another war.

3 ways seniors can supplement their Social Security now

With concerns over Social Security high, seniors may benefit by supplementing their income with one of these options.

What are the fastest ways to get a HELOC this July?

Want to tap into your home's equity quickly? These HELOC options could help, but there are caveats to consider, too.

4 debt relief options you can qualify for with a low income

Struggling with debt on a tight budget? These debt relief options may offer some breathing room for your finances.

Unlucky in love? AI dating apps promise to help you up your game.

More people are turning to AI dating assistants for help crafting more witty, conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.

Indeed, Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 workers as AI shakes up job searches

As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.

Trump's tariffs giving CEO of bedding company sleepless nights

Revenue losses from tariffs forced Standard Fiber to cut about 45 of its 250 workers, its CEO said.

Trump surveys deadly storm damage in Texas

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Central Texas Friday, where they surveyed damage from the flooding, which has claimed the lives of well over 100 people. They met with families of some of the victims, along with rescue workers and local officials. Jason Allen reports.

What we know about immigration raids on farms

An immigration raid on a cannabis farm north of Los Angeles Thursday resulted in protests that witnesses said turned violent. Camilo Montoya-Galvez examines what we know about these Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and the farms that are being targeted.

Global backlash grows to Trump's tariff threats

President Trump on Thursday threatened to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods beginning Aug. 1. Mr. Trump's latest salvo came after he also threatened tariffs on a number of other countries earlier in the week, including Japan and South Korea. Kelly O'Grady looks at how other nations are reacting.

Report: Crashed Air India jet had fuel switches cut off

A preliminary report released on the Air India jet, which crashed last month in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, has found that the fuel control switches to the engine had been shut off just moments before the crash. All but one of the 242 people aboard the plane died in the wreck. CBS News aviation safety analyst Robert Sumwalt, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, joins for analysis.

Reflecting on the heroism shown during the floods

As Americans grapple with the tragedy and aftermath of the devastating floods in Texas, "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois reflects on how everyday people joined together to help their neighbors in their darkest hours.

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on Broadway hit "Purpose"

"Purpose," a powerful Broadway family drama about legacy and faith, took home two awards at last month's Tonys. The man behind it, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, spoke to CBS News.

Federal agents raid Southern California farm

As workers were being detained during an immigration raid at a cannabis farm in Southern California on Thursday, federal agents fired tear gas and tossed smoke bombs to disperse a crowd of protesters who formed outside the farm. Carter Evans has the latest.

Secret Service adds drones, mobile command posts

It was almost one year ago that a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nicole Sganga went inside the Secret Service's training facility in Maryland to see the changes the agency is making to ensure such an incident never happens again.

CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities

Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking Massachusetts teen with autism, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his father suddenly unlocked his brilliance with the help of Viraj's right thumb. Now, he's headed to MIT, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Steve Hartman has his extraordinary story.