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Two Swalwell accusers describe fear, fallout in first joint interview

Apr 14, 2026 Daniel Reed

Annika Albrecht and Ally Sammarco tell CBS News how they came forward against Rep. Eric Swalwell and what they saw as his political unraveling.

How a Long Island taskforce zeroed in on the Gilgo Beach killer

Apr 12, 2026 Maya Collins

Former Suffolk County police commissioner Rodney Harrison describes how a revived taskforce used old evidence in new ways to identify Rex Heuermann.

2028 Democratic Hopefuls Test Messages at Sharpton’s NAN Convention

Apr 11, 2026 Daniel Reed

A lineup of likely 2028 Democratic contenders courted key activists at Al Sharpton’s National Action Network convention, offering an early look at the party’s next field.

Trump’s ‘whole civilization will die’ warning to Iran raises stakes

Apr 7, 2026 Daniel Reed

Trump’s social media warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if no deal is reached with Iran has been reported by multiple outlets. Here is what is known and what remains uncertain.

Inside the White House App Where Trump Never Loses

Apr 5, 2026 Owen Foster

A new White House app promises a 'direct line' to the president but delivers a curated, always-winning portrait of Donald Trump.

Inside the White House App Where Trump Never Loses

Apr 4, 2026 Grace Holloway

A new White House news app offers a relentlessly pro-Trump feed. Here’s what that framing means for Congress, the presidency, and the public.

House Appropriations Committee Posts New Legislative Activity

Mar 31, 2026 Maya Collins

The House Appropriations Committee has posted new legislative actions and reports, signaling the next phase of congressional work on federal spending.

What the White House’s new Iran claim could mean on Capitol Hill

Mar 30, 2026 John Smith

With few details public, the White House’s Iran claim raises questions about what, if anything, it will ask Congress to do—and how fast lawmakers could act.

Supreme Court Sides With Cox in Key Pirated Music Case

Mar 27, 2026 Owen Foster

Justices reject record labels’ bid to hold Cox Communications liable for subscribers’ music piracy, easing pressure on U.S. internet providers.

Supreme Court Sides With Cox, Tossing $1 Billion Music Piracy Verdict

Mar 27, 2026 Grace Holloway

The ruling shields Cox from liability for subscribers’ piracy and raises the bar for suing internet providers over copyright infringement.

Supreme Court Ruling Narrows Path to Sue Internet Providers for Piracy

Mar 27, 2026 John Smith

The Supreme Court tossed a major copyright verdict against Cox, signaling tougher standards for suing internet providers over online piracy.

Supreme Court Ruling Raises Bar for Suits Against Internet Providers

Mar 27, 2026 Daniel Reed

The Supreme Court tossed a major piracy verdict against Cox, narrowing when internet providers can be held liable for users’ copyright violations.