Almanac: July 19
9:19am"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.What's wrong with Congress?
9:17amCongress was granted many powers under Article I of the Constitution. Nonetheless, lawmakers have ceded much of their authority to the president – and Washington has been plagued by gridlock.What's the matter with Congress?
9:17amCongress was granted many powers under Article I of the Constitution. Nonetheless, in recent decades, lawmakers – including under current GOP majorities – have ceded much of their authority to the president, while Washington has been plagued by gridlock,…U.S. citizen who was trapped in Iran for a year is home, lawyer says
7:25amA U.S.-Iranian woman who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state that her attorney called "bogus" departed the country earlier this week.Mexican president to attend World Cup final at Trump's invitation amid trade tensions
Sat 8:42pmIt will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.Body found at Boston home owned by husband of Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Sat 8:28pmBoston police are investigating the discovery Saturday of a dead body that was found at a property that is owned by the husband of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke
Sat 8:00pmCanada is engulfed by more than 900 wildfires that have sent smoke into the U.S., blanketing the Midwest and Northeast and causing air quality concerns. President Trump this week threatened to impose tougher tariffs on Canada because of the smoke. But experts…7/18: CBS Weekend News
Sat 6:30pmAt least two U.S. soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack on a military base in Jordan; Smoke from Canadian wildfires engulfs Northeast.7/18: CBS Saturday Morning
Sat 10:00amSmoky air in parts of the U.S. as President Trump renews election interference claims. Plus, an interview with Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon.What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K noncitizens are registered to vote
Sat 9:27amHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
Fri 11:53pmThe Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
Fri 9:02pmPresident Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.Fact checking Trump's new claims of election interference
Fri 8:35pmIn a primetime address on Thursday evening, President Trump accused China of interfering in U.S. elections as he questioned the integrity of the country's voting system. CBS News' Jake Rosen fact-checks his claims.Trump revisits disputed claims about elections but offers no new proof of fraud
Fri 7:39pmIn a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship
Fri 7:38pmBillionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.Voter data Trump claimed China obtained is easy to get in most states
Fri 6:19pmPresident Trump called China's acquisition of voter information "the largest compromise of election data in history." In 20 states, anyone can get this information with a simple public request.7/17: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Fri 5:00pmTrump claims catastrophic election vulnerabilities without proof; Washington Post identifies installation failures as cause of Reflecting Pool damage.Trump encourages Darline Graham to run for Lindsey Graham's seat
Fri 3:44pmDarline Graham indicated in a White House meeting Thursday that she's weighing a bid, CBS News confirmed. A day later, President Trump wrote on Truth Social: "RUN, DARLINE, RUN! "Appeals court keeps in place Pentagon's escort policy for reporters
Fri 10:09amThe appeals court in Washington, D.C., divided 2-1 in ruling in favor of the Trump administration in the legal battle over the Pentagon's escort policy for journalists.Fact-checking Trump's speech on election security
Fri 9:35amPresident Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.Trump speaks on elections, alleging Chinese access to voter data
Fri 12:53amPresident Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"
Thu 11:52pmPresident Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request
Thu 9:51pmActing Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term
Thu 8:30pmSince the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show
Thu 6:59pmThe State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.7/16: CBS Evening News
Thu 6:30pmAir quality emergencies impact at least 21 states amid wildfires; Trump speaks on elections, alleging Chinese access to voter data.Tillis says he won't support Blanche unless he meets with Epstein survivors
Thu 4:16pmSen. Thom Tillis said that Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes before he'll vote to advance his nomination for attorney general out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
Thu 3:51pm"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.Trump to allege Chinese meddling in U.S. elections in primetime speech, sources say
Thu 9:02amPart of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.Second Dan Sullivan can appear on Alaska Senate primary ballot, court rules
Jun 30, 2026, 1:56 amThe Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name and party as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan can challenge the sitting lawmaker in the state's Senate primary in August.
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