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Longtime Trump insider May Davis Mailman has departed the White House, sources told CBS News, making her the highest-ranking official to leave so far during the second term without being pushed out.Mailman’s last day as deputy assistant to the president and senior policy strategist was Friday, one of the sources said. But Mailman will become a special government employee to tie up loose ends on some of the policy work she’s been involved with, two of the sources said.She has told colleagues she is starting a government affairs firm, but has said she won’t take on clients related to a limited…

Democratic state legislators fled Texas on Sunday in an attempt to deny a quorum to Republicans hoping to vote on a new congressional map that heavily favors the GOP even more than current districts. “For two weeks, while families in the Hill Country mourned the loss of over 130 Texans in catastrophic floods, Democrats fought to make their relief the legislature’s top priority. Instead, Governor Abbott and Republican leadership used the tragedy as political cover,” Texas House Democrats said in a statement Sunday. “… Governor Abbott has turned the victims of a tragedy into political hostages in his submission to Donald Trump.…

Washington — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said Sunday that applications for a fund for rural hospitals will go out in “early September” in the wake of Medicaid cuts in President Trump’s signature piece of legislation passed by Congress last month.”We’re putting $50 billion. The president wants this, the Congress wants this,” Oz said on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”Mr. Trump signed the so-called “big, beautiful bill” into law last month, which included a number of his second-term priorities from tax cuts to increased spending on border security, defense and energy production. The legislation…

President Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a weak jobs report, the latest round of tariffs, and details about his fallout with Jeffrey Epstein. AYESHA RASCOE, BYLINE: This line from the Greek tragedy “Antigone” feels especially relevant right now – no one loves the messenger who brings bad news. Sophocles nailed that back in 440 BCE. And on Friday, just hours after the release of a report showing a sharply weakened job market, President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He claimed on social media – without evidence…

Two men were arrested in connection with the murders of the parents, grandmother and uncle of an infant found alive in Tennessee, as a manhunt for the suspected killer continues, officials said.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation charged Tanaka Brown, 29, and Giovonte Thomas, 29, with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder. Investigators allege both men “assisted” 28-year-old Austin Robert Drummond, who is wanted in the murders.A combined total of $17,500 in rewards is being offered by the bureau and the U.S. Marshals for information that leads to Drummond.Authorities have left many questions unanswered, including how the men allegedly helped…

Washington — The Smithsonian said Saturday that it would update an exhibit at the National Museum of American History to reflect all impeachment proceedings in U.S. history after a placard was removed last month.”As the keeper of memory for the nation, it is our privilege and responsibility to tell accurate and complete histories,” the Smithsonian said in a statement. The statement came after The Washington Post reported last week that the museum had removed references to President Trump’s two impeachments earlier in the month as part of a content review. In the statement, the Smithsonian acknowledged the recent reporting around the…

Interim U.S. Attorney General for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro listens to President Donald Trump speak during her swearing in ceremony, May 28, 2025, in Washington. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP WASHINGTON — The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital, filling the post after President Donald Trump withdrew his controversial first pick, conservative activist Ed Martin Jr. Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, was confirmed 50-45. Before becoming the acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia in May, she co-hosted the…

The Emmy Award-winning “CBS News Sunday Morning” is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET.  “Sunday Morning” also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.)  Jane Pauley hosts our annual “Money Issue,” this year focusing on securing a fulfilling retirement. “Sunday Morning” Retirement GuideResources to help with planning a financially healthy retirement.      CBS News COVER STORY: How safe is our Social Security safety net? (Video)The Social Security Administration was already at its smallest size in 50 years when, in early 2025, Elon Musk’s DOGE team eliminated another 14% of its employees. Former…

The following is the transcript of an interview with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that airs on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Aug. 3, 2025. This interview was taped on Aug. 1, 2025.MARGARET BRENNAN: And we’re joined now by United States Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer. Ambassador, good to have you here. JAMIESON GREER: Great to be here. Thank you. MARGARET BRENNAN: So the President signed this executive order on Thursday, raises tariff rates on about 70 countries. Should we expect those to be negotiated down in the coming days? JAMIESON GREER: I don’t, I don’t think they will be in the…