Former Rep. Barbara Lee represented Oakland in Congress from 1998 until stepping down in January.
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Some of the protests, dubbed “50501 movement,” “No Kings” and “Hands Off!,” are drawing on themes from the American Revolutionary War.
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Two Pentagon officials were terminated Friday after they were suspended earlier this week, escalating a week of turmoil at the Department of Defense.
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In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas’ Bluebonnet Detention Center “until further order from this court.”
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Late Friday, President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the longtime funder of Radio Free Europe, among other media outlets. In 2023, 60 Minutes reported on how Radio Free Europe had become a vital tool in an ongoing battle against disinformation and authoritarianism, especially since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling for a temporary Easter ceasefire with Ukraine. Despite the war’s largest prisoner swap on Saturday, officials from Kyiv say the fighting has not stopped.
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Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan.
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A woman repeatedly called police for help when she was attacked, stalked, and intimidated by her husband. It didn’t stop him from killing her. “48 Hours” contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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Markets react to the latest escalation in the U.S. and China trade war; CBS’ Gayle King prepares for journey to space on Monday.
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Nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran showed signs of progress on Saturday. Both sides reported a productive second round with more discussions expected next week. Chris Livesay has the latest.
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