Durbin accuses Patel of ordering FBI firings before his confirmation
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin said he has “highly credible information” that Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, though he is not yet the FBI director.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is meeting with Senate Republicans as he seeks to shore up support after Donald Trump tapped the embattled GOP firebrand as his pick for attorney general.
Union home minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in Manipur on Sunday after fresh violence erupted. He directed officials to take all necessary steps to restore peace. The unrest, marked by attacks on legislators’ homes and killings in Jiribam, follows ethnic strife since May 2023, which has left over 220 dead and thousands displaced.
Australia’s coach Andrew McDonald admitted that the unexpectedly dry pitch at Optus Stadium favored India on Day 2 of the Perth Test. Despite Australian bowlers’ efforts, India’s opening partnership of Jaiswal and Rahul remained unbroken at 172, giving India a commanding lead of 218 runs.
California sued ExxonMobil on Monday, accusing the oil company of misleading the public about plastic recycling. According to the lawsuit, ExxonMobil promoted recycling as a solution for consumers worried about buying more plastic products, while knowing that only about 5% of plastics get recycled. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy spoke with…
The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on Tahir Hussain’s plea for interim bail to campaign in assembly elections. Justice Pankaj Mithal dismissed it, while Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah supported it. The matter now goes to Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna. Hussain, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots, has been in custody since March 2020.
Israeli strike hits Hezbollah stronghold; Shohei Ohtani becomes first player in MLB to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in single season.