"President Trump called China's acquisition of voter information "the largest compromise of election data in history." In 20 states, anyone can get this information with a simple public request."
"It's rare for the Trump administration to admit a mistake, but Vice President JD Vance did just that on Joe Rogan's podcast, saying they mishandled the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Political strategists Joe Borelli and Cameron French join with analysis."
"White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to say whether charges would be filed related to President Donald Trump’s primetime speech Thursday night when asked about it by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins."
"During a five-hour confirmation hearing, acting AG Todd Blanche faced bipartisan scrutiny. He was questioned on his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and his personal relationship with President Trump. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports."
"Vice President JD Vance appeared on “The Joe Rogan Experience” episode that aired Wednesday where he discussed the Trump administration’s handling of the communications around the release of the Epstein files. Vance told Rogan then-Attorney General Pam Bondi “overstated” what they had. Bondi has previously defended the handling of the release."
"Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins has built a national profile as a combative, Trump-aligned online provocateur — a style that has repeatedly drawn scrutiny over his associations with far-right figures, inflammatory social media posts and accusations of antisemitism, which he has denied."
"Americans are putting their cursive reading skills to work in service of their country. "Citizen archivists" are helping the National Archives transcribe some 2.5 million pages of handwritten Revolutionary War pension files. Natalie Brand reports."
"Elon Musk’s xAI sued a user on Tuesday, alleging he used the Grok chatbot to create child sexual abuse materials. It’s one of the first lawsuits filed by a tech company against users who allegedly create explicit content with AI."
"Vice President JD Vance appeared on “The Joe Rogan Experience” episode that aired Wednesday where he discussed the Trump administration’s handling of the communications around the release of the Epstein files. Vance told Rogan then-Attorney General Pam Bondi “overstated” what they had. Bondi has previously defended the handling of the release."
"Jeffrey Epstein survivors and their family members told CNN they oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, as Blanche defended his handling of the Epstein files."
"Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration “absolutely screwed up the comms” around the Jeffrey Epstein files and should have released everything immediately, while insisting the administration was not trying to conceal information."
"Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche acknowledged redaction errors in the release of the Epstein files as he faced intense questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports."
"Lawmakers pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on a slew of issues during the first part of his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the key moments, which included questions about the Epstein files and the proposed "anti-weaponization" fund."
"Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, who chairs the Judiciary Committee, pressed Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, on the apparent mishandling of the Epstein files during the release process that he led while at the Department of Justice during President Trump's second term in the White House."
"During President Trump's second term, at least 11 people have been shot and killed by federal immigration officers, and many others have been caught up in high-profile public incidents. Camilo Montoya-Galvez looks into why there seems to be many such cases."
"Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare tells CBS News his office is "more than prepared" to file criminal charges against federal ICE agents if criminal wrongdoing is found in the fatal shooting of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston last week."
"Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel by doxing, jailing and attempting to deport supporters of the pro-Palestinian movement."
"U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams slammed President Trump, his lawyers, and the Justice Department over a lawsuit against the IRS, saying it was filed for an "improper purpose." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports."
"Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more."