Congress set a 30-day deadline for the Epstein files release; Nearly 50,000 pounds of cocaine were seized in a multimillion-dollar drug bust

President Trump said Wednesday he has signed a bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.

A federal judge penned a heated dissent after this week's ruling that blocked Texas' redistricting effort, accusing the judge who wrote the majority opinion of "outrageous conduct" and "cherry-picking of the highest order."

President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will have a meeting at the White House on Friday, the president said Wednesday in a post on Truth Social.

The Florida congressman has faced a number of controversies this year, ranging from alleged assault and harassment to stolen valor and federal contracting violations. He has denied any wrongdoing.

A federal judge is continuing his investigation into whether the Trump administration defied court orders in a high-profile immigration case involving the Alien Enemies Act, he said Wednesday.

The strikes have come amid a broader buildup of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Venezuela.

Larry Summers abruptly went on leave Wednesday from teaching at Harvard University over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

President Trump said he signed a bill on Wednesday night requiring the Justice Department to release files about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The DOJ now has 30 days to make the files public.

House lawmakers moved quickly to repeal a provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 over phone record seizures. It's unclear what the Senate will do.

The former Treasury secretary said he's resigning from the board of OpenAI after last week's release of emails​ between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein​.

The Epstein files bill is awaiting President Trump's signature; And the U.S. is hoping to revive Russia-Ukraine peace Talks.

An Akron police officer fired more than a dozen shots within 25 seconds of arriving on the scene, police body camera footage appears to show.

"He wants to talk to you but his wife won't let him," an apparent adviser to Gates told Epstein.

The rare interstellar comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, was first discovered in July and has been photographed several times.

Harvard University is launching an inquiry into faculty connections with Jeffrey Epstein and it will include an investigation into former President Larry Summers after the release of emails between him and Epstein. Boston Globe reporter Deirdre Fernandes joins CBS News to discuss.

The House sent to the Senate a bill that would force the release of the Epstein files, the final procedural move before President Trump's signature.

A judge repeatedly questioned prosecutors about the validity of the indictment returned by a grand jury and its handling by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.

As the U.S. Coast Guard unloads $360 million in seized cocaine, debate simmers about what the best approach is for anti-smuggling tactics on the high seas. Nicole Sganga spoke to a Coast Guard commander and DEA administrator Terry Cole.

A new campaign from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy seeks to get air passengers to treat each other with a bit more civility during the holiday travel season. Kris Van Cleave has more.

A jail in Virginia has found a way to break the cycle of recidivism, where people relapse into criminal behavior and end up back behind bars. As Mark Strassmann reports, for many inmates, escaping the confinement of jail often begins with breaking the chains of addiction.

A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag draped near his desk. Scott MacFarlane has details.

Two weeks before she was scheduled to give birth, Mercedes Wells fought back tears as staff at Franciscan Health in Crown Point, Indiana, wheeled her out of the hospital. Her contractions were only one minute apart when a nurse told her she was being discharged. Elaine Quijano reports.

A police officer in Akron, Ohio, is under investigation after firing more than a dozen shots at a man he thought had a gun. The city's mayor says it appears the man was not armed. Meg Oliver has the story.

Attorney General Pam Bondi promised maximum transparency after Congress demanded almost unanimously to release files about Jeffrey Epstein. But some lawmakers say they're worried a new investigation into Epstein's Democratic friends could be used as a pretext to withhold key documents. Nancy Cordes has more.

The suspect allegedly directed members of a criminal cell through an encrypted messaging app, issuing orders to surveil the mayor and carry out the attack.

The long-awaited bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files headed to President Trump's desk on Wednesday. The House and Senate approved legislation would compel the Justice Department to release any documents related to the Epstein investigation within 30 days. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Robert Costa have the details.

President Trump said the U.S. is getting involved in peace efforts in Sudan at the request of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.

President Trump plans to seal major business and security deals during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.