Sen Chris Murphy (D-CT), speaking to ABC, references Jan 6 when discussing turmoil in Justice Dept “If you are a friend of the President, a loyalist to the President, you can get away with nearly anything… including beating the hell out of police officers”

Gov Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signs bills, including one barring on-duty federal officers from wearing masks in California www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/n...

Top fed prosecutor in Virginia is forced out, as Trump allies seek criminal case against New York AG Tish James Prosecutor’s goodbye letter to staff: “Thank you for the lessons you have taught me, the sacrifices you have made & the pursuit of justice” www.cbsnews.com/news/acting-...

NEW: Senate resolution by Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) calls for sense of Senate that "comments made by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Sept. 17, 2025, threatening to penalize ABC & Disney for the political commentary of ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel were dangerous & unconstitutional"

Federal judge in Tampa strikes down Trump lawsuit vs. NY Times "A complaint is not a public forum for vituperation and invective — not a protected platform to rage against an adversary. A complaint is not a megaphone for public relations or a podium for a passionate oration at a political rally"

"It appears that the Administration’s efforts to defend free speech apply only when the speech is aligned with the President’s self-image and agenda" US House Oversight Committee Dems letter to FCC about new Congressional probe ====>

Rep Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) asks Kash Patel if the FBI will open an investigation into the allegations that someone "forged" the Epstein birthday book message that appears to be signed by Trump Patel responds..... yes he'll do so

NEW: Senate Dems ask FCC chairman to turn over any communications w/ ABC re: Jimmy Kimmel “..unacceptable for the FCC Chairman to threaten a media organization because he does not like the content of its programming—it violates the 1st Amendment that you claim to champion”

At Kash Patel hearing, Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX): "If Charlie Kirk lived in Biblical times, he'd have been the 13th disciple"

Rep Eric Swalwell (D-CA) asks Kash Patel if Patel told Attorney General Pam Bondi that Trump's name was in the Epstein files This was what happened next =====>

Speaking to CNN about his questioning of Ghislaine Maxwell, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche referenced the release of the interview transcript, “It’s really up to the American people to determine whether they believe her answers were credible”

Kash Patel is asked about why Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred to a lower security prison shortly after meeting w. Deputy Atty Gen. Todd Blanche His response included calling Sen Adam Schiff (D-CA) a "fraud" & a "baffoon" I've never seen that before in a Congressional hearing

Kash Patel about his initial tweet last week that a "subject" was in custody for Charlie Kirk shooting A subject who was soon released..... ====>

Sen Cory Booker (D-NJ) to Kash Patel: "I don't think you're long for your job"

Kash Patel will not answer questions about the FBI's purging of high-ranking, experienced officials who allege they were fired for being involved in prior Trump criminal cases ====>

Find those like Scott MacFarlane @cbsnews.com who've earned trust, support and amplify -- Delivers facts. Just the facts. That'll do just fine.

Accused of intentionally causing “panic and anxiety” inside FBI, Kash Patel is about to be questioned by U.S. Senate ====>

ALERT: Appeals court says Lisa Cook can remain Fed governor for now, rejecting Trump bid to remove her www.cbsnews.com/news/lisa-co...

Under Trump, FDA seeks to abandon expert reviews of new drugs www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-f...

Fired Justice Dept prosecutor Maurene Comey files suit vs Trump Admin Suit: "In truth, there is no legitimate explanation. Rather, defendants fired Ms. Comey solely or substantially because her father is former FBI Director James Comey, or because of her perceived political affiliation & beliefs"

In new oversight report, Sen Adam Schiff (D-CA) argues taxpayer money was improperly used to hang banners with Trump image on federal buildings www.schiff.senate.gov/wp-content/u...

"There's concern about copycats and that this could be some type of 'signature' that would-be attackers would try to put on their shootings" ====>

State Rep. James Talarico (D-TX) on MSNBC just now: "The algorithms intentionally divide us" "Fanning the flames"

Per law enforcement sources: suspect in custody in Utah Campus closed

"Panic and anxiety in the workforce was the intent," per new lawsuit against Kash Patel, Pam Bondi and Trump Admin ====>

Per new lawsuit: FBI employees created parody videos in which Emil Bove was portrayed as "Bane", a Batman villain

NEW: Sen Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) speaks on Senate floor at 2p eastern … on his resolution to block military funeral honors for Ashli Babbitt.

FLASH: Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit against Patel, Bondi www.cbsnews.com/news/lawsuit...

THE DAY AHEAD: DC wrests some control back from Trump For now…..

ALERT: Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego seeks to block Ashli Babbitt from military funeral honors www.cbsnews.com/news/democra...

FLASH: US Supreme Court will hear arguments over Trump's tariffs in November

THE DAY AHEAD: More high-profile Justice Dept cases are …. Disappearing ====>

Latest update from National Guard on Washington, DC deployment and beautification effort "Guardsmen have cleared 906 bags of trash, spread 744 cubic yards of mulch, removed five truckloads of plant waste, cleared 3.2 miles of roadway, and painted 270 feet of fencing"

THE DAY AHEAD: Trial begins today for Florida man charged with assassination attempt on Trump In pretrial motions, he’s called Trump “baboon”, “insecure ego idiot”, “mad foo

The response to Trump tariffs, per our new CBS News polling ====>

Loss in court for Trump Admin Judge in California has ruled the Administration's attempt to end the Temporary Protected Status program for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan and Haitian migrants was unlawful www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a...

FLASH: Judge Aileen Cannon dismisses antitrust lawsuit recent filed by Newsmax against Fox News Cannon is same judge who dismissed Trump classified records case in July 2024 Here's her ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

NEW: Democrats on Senate Judiciary Committee are launching an investigation today into the firings of Justice Dept attorneys and employees who investigated President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his handling of classified records www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-...

Judge Faruqui said the U.S. is "past the point of constitutional crisis," as the Trump administration "is playing cops and robbers, like children" www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-r...

Amid a Senate hearing for RFK Jr, Sen Andy Kim (D-NJ) calls for Kennedy’s resignation: “We cannot allow Americans to be put further at-risk by his lies and his dangerous crusade against basic health standards proven to save lives.”

JUST RELEASED: From our new CBS News polling =====>

D.C. grand jurors reject latest wave of Justice Dept. indictment requests www.cbsnews.com/news/d-c-gra...

Attorney Brad Edwards, who is representing Epstein survivors, has accused Trump of an "about-face" on the release of Epstein case files. And Edwards blasts Trump for referring to the matter as a hoax ===>

The ad campaign criticizing the use of masks by federal agents working in Washington, D.C. has expanded to 115 bus stops, per organizers

EPSTEIN RECORDS RELEASE: "The criticism that this is some of form of 'transparency theater' is only going to grow" Filed to CBS MORNINGS ======>

THE DAY AHEAD: Will DC grand jurors reject more Justice Dept criminal cases in Washington? ====>

NEW: DC grand jurors reject more Justice Dept cases Former DOJ attorney: “Not only have I never heard of this happening, I've never heard of a prosecutor who's heard of this happening” www.cbsnews.com/news/d-c-gra...

Mobile billboard rolling thru downtown Washington DC

THE DAY AHEAD: A shot of nitroglycerin in the controversy over the “Jeffrey Epstein files” ====>

17-page court filing by Trump Admin's Justice Dept asks judge to dismiss civil suit brought by some Jan 6 defendants who seek $100 million+ in damages Defendants allege "malicious prosecution" & 4th amendment violation Feds says case should be dismissed: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...