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Former CIA chief John Brennan subpoenaed in Florida "grand conspiracy" probe

Updated on: September 14, 2026 / 6:28 PM EDT / CBS News

Treasury hits Russia's VTB Bank with new sanctions over Iran ties

The new Russian bank sanctions follow a small handful of other actions that the Trump administration has taken since vowing to inflict "economic D-Day" on Iran.

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John Brennan likely to face prosecution in two cases: Lawyers

Former CIA Director John Brennan’s lawyers told a federal judge on Monday that charges are looming in two investigations being handled by federal prosecutors in Florida, urging her to take the highly unusual step of ordering the government to preserve records before any indictment is made.

How do the 2028 Democrats stack up on AI?

Top Democratic strategists huddled in Washington, D.C. over the weekend to try to chart a path forward on one of the hottest political topics in the country: artificial intelligence.

Trump endorses Flock cameras despite bipartisan backlash: 'I like them'

President Donald Trump endorsed law enforcement’s use of Flock cameras despite the intense bipartisan backlash they are facing in the court of public opinion.

A Bigoted Outburst Against Texas Sports Fans

Bo French’s xenophobia should force Republicans to confront the prejudice in their ranks.

Newsom says he won't run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said he would not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris entered the race.

UN watchdog accuses Palestinian relief agency of sham reforms

A United Nations watchdog group is accusing the supranational body of conducting a willfully ineffective and handicapped reform of its Palestinian relief agency.

Wesley Hunt tapped to be ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) was tapped by the Trump administration Monday to be the next ambassador to Saudi Arabia, a post that has been open for the entirety of President Donald Trump’s second term.

Warren to rip Clarity Act on Senate floor ahead of key preliminary vote

Sen. Elizabeth Warren will call the latest Clarity Act ethics proposal blessed by Trump a "weak fig leaf."

Gas Prices Could Cost Republicans the Midterms

Many voters understand that the president isn’t directly responsible for the price of oil. Except this time, he is.