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Why Republicans are at odds about how to fund the government; Yankees finally permits players to sport full beards
Day: February 22, 2025
Kathie Lee Gifford says Trump saved her from ‘psychopathic murderer’ after she received death threatKathie Lee Gifford says Trump saved her from ‘psychopathic murderer’ after she received death threat
Kathie Lee Gifford is speaking out about how President Donald Trump saved her and her newborn daughter from a dangerous stalker. During a recent interview on “The Sage Steele Show,”
Multiple lawsuits challenging DOGE’s efforts to cut federal government’s sizeMultiple lawsuits challenging DOGE’s efforts to cut federal government’s size
The Trump administration is facing over 80 lawsuits that are making their way through the legal system. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen breaks down the latest developments.
2/21: America Decides2/21: America Decides
Judge allows Trump Administration’s mass layoffs to continue; Elon Musk and “DOGE” falsely claim 150 year olds are collecting Social Security benefits
Judge blocks Trump’s executive order ending federal support for DEI programsJudge blocks Trump’s executive order ending federal support for DEI programs
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
Judge allows Donald Trump’s administration to fire thousands of USAID staffersJudge allows Donald Trump’s administration to fire thousands of USAID staffers
US district judge Carl Nichols has approved the Trump administration’s plan to dismiss thousands of USAID employees globally, with limited exceptions. This move has sparked concerns over the safety of
CT: Why former Indian cricketer wants Pakistan to win blockbuster clashCT: Why former Indian cricketer wants Pakistan to win blockbuster clash
Former cricketer Atul Wassan expressed a desire for Pakistan to beat India in the upcoming Champions Trophy match, emphasizing the potential excitement it would bring to the tournament. He also
Maine female athlete ‘grateful’ for Trump’s focus on trans competitors after local leaders ‘failed’ girlsMaine female athlete ‘grateful’ for Trump’s focus on trans competitors after local leaders ‘failed’ girls
A high school female track and field athlete is praising President Donald Trump for doing what she said state lawmakers won’t: protect women from biological males competing against them in
Peter Jason, ‘Karate Kid’ and ‘Deadwood’ actor, dead at 80: He was ‘truly loved’Peter Jason, ‘Karate Kid’ and ‘Deadwood’ actor, dead at 80: He was ‘truly loved’
Peter Jason, an actor whose Hollywood career spanned five decades, has died at the age of 80. Jason, who appeared in “Karate Kid” and “Deadwood,” was “truly loved” by his
Former James Bond actress pans Amazon franchise takeover as ‘absolute madness’Former James Bond actress pans Amazon franchise takeover as ‘absolute madness’
Classic James Bond actress Valerie Leon warned that new editions to the franchise might be very different now that it has been taken over by Amazon. Amazon shared a press
Slashing energy development red tape, beating China in ‘AI arms race’ top priorities for nations’ governorsSlashing energy development red tape, beating China in ‘AI arms race’ top priorities for nations’ governors
“It shouldn’t take longer to approve an [energy] project than it takes to build it,” said National Governors Association Vice Chair Kevin Stitt at Friday’s conference in Washington. That, the
FBI Director Kash Patel tells media ‘bring it on’ in stern message after being sworn into officeFBI Director Kash Patel tells media ‘bring it on’ in stern message after being sworn into office
FBI Director Kash Patel offered a stern message to the media moments after being sworn in as the ninth leader of the nation’s top law enforcement agency. “Look, I know
Karoline Leavitt offers words of wisdom to young women at CPAC: ‘Just believe in yourself’Karoline Leavitt offers words of wisdom to young women at CPAC: ‘Just believe in yourself’
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt offered words of wisdom to young women across the nation from the stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference Friday evening, urging them to
Suspect arrested after stabbing at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial near US embassySuspect arrested after stabbing at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial near US embassy
German police arrested a suspect after a stabbing at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial left a person seriously injured on Friday evening local time. Police haven’t yet given a motive or made
What’s next in the Eric Adams corruption caseWhat’s next in the Eric Adams corruption case
The federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams remains intact, for now. On Friday, a judge put the Justice Department’s request to dismiss the charges on hold.
L.A. Mayor pressed over why she is removing Fire Chief Kristin CrowleyL.A. Mayor pressed over why she is removing Fire Chief Kristin Crowley
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed the city’s fire chief from her position in the wake of last month’s deadly wildfires. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Trump administration allows groups to provide legal help to migrant kidsTrump administration allows groups to provide legal help to migrant kids
The Trump administration has lifted its order that suspended some groups from providing legal services to migrant children. Michael Lukens, executive director for the Amica Center for immigration rights, joins
What happened in Luigi Mangione’s New York City status hearingWhat happened in Luigi Mangione’s New York City status hearing
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared for a status hearing in New York state court on Friday. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina
Trump fires Gen. Charles Q. Brown as chair of the Joint Chiefs of StaffTrump fires Gen. Charles Q. Brown as chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Trump said he is nominating Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine to be the next chairman.