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DOJ says Trump's name will be removed from Kennedy Center early Saturday morning
Sat Jun 13 12:37 am
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
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Trump says U.S. killed Tren de Aragua leader in airstrike in Venezuela
Fri Jun 12 11:36 pm
The U.S. military has killed NiƱo Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
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Judge continues to block DOJ's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund
Fri Jun 12 10:49 pm
A federal judge continued to block the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, expressing skepticism with the administration's claims that the program is not moving forward.
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"It rips my heart apart": U.S. military veteran calls on ICE to release wife
Fri Jun 12 9:38 pm
An American citizen who served in the Army and the Texas National Guard for roughly 20 years is desperately urging immigration officials to release his wife, who is facing deportation to Honduras.
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U.S., Iran say they are closing in on an agreement
Fri Jun 12 7:40 pm
Both the U.S. and Iran said they are closing in on a final agreement that could be signed as soon as Sunday or Monday. It could launch further talks to wind down Iran's nuclear ambitions, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end months of military hostilities. Ed O'Keefe has more.
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DOJ paves way for Paramount Skydance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery
Fri Jun 12 7:39 pm
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
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6/12: CBS Evening News
Fri Jun 12 6:30 pm
A shooting in Texas kills at least one and injures 10; tornadoes tear through the Midwest, leaving widespread damage.
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6/12: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Fri Jun 12 5:00 pm
Iran's top diplomat says deal "has never been closer"; FISA surveillance set to expire despite new intelligence chief pick.
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Ohio voting rights group facing criminal fraud investigation, sources say
Fri Jun 12 2:59 pm
The FBI executed a search warrant at the office of an Ohio-based group known for its voter registration work as part of an ongoing fraud-related investigation, sources told CBS News.
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U.S. military making plans to secure Iran's nuclear materials, sources say
Fri Jun 12 2:18 pm
Military planners have discussed contingencies that would involve U.S. forces helping secure Iran's nuclear materials if a deal is reached, according to U.S. officials familiar with knowledge of the ongoing planning.
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Pentagon releases 3rd batch of UFO files: "Are you seeing this?"
Fri Jun 12 2:11 pm
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
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U.S. deports migrants from Afghanistan, Iran to Central African Republic
Fri Jun 12 1:56 pm
The Trump administration deported a group of roughly 20 migrants from Afghanistan, Iran and other nations to the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries.
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