In a sudden reversal, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday revoked a plea deal which was reached earlier in the week with three 9/11 defendants, including the alleged mastermind behind the attacks. The deal would have spared the men the death penalty. Michael George has the latest.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is cutting more than 1,400 probationary workers occupying “non-mission critical positions,” according to a Monday news release. “Those dismissed today are bargaining-unit probationary employees who have served less than a year in a competitive service appointment or who have served less than two years in an excepted service appointment,”…
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is level at 1-1 as India and Australia prepare for the crucial fourth Test at the MCG. Curator Matt Page promises a pitch similar to recent years, offering a balance between bat and ball with more grass to encourage seam movement. Spin is unlikely to be a significant factor.
President Trump seemed to suggest that he worked with Russian President Vladimir Putin to organize Marc Fogel’s release. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes reports.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow the firing of the head of the federal agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
India’s trade deficit grew to $23.5 billion in July as exports declined 1.4% to $34 billion, mainly due to a drop in petrol, diesel, and gems exports. Imports increased 7.5% to $57.5 billion, with crude oil imports rising 17% to $13.9 billion. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal cited domestic oil demand and global crude prices as…
Harrison Butker announced on “The Ingraham Angle” he is supporting former President Trump in this year’s election because of an issue that is “the most crucial topic for me.” While sitting next to U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, the Kansas City Chiefs kicker said he would be supporting “the most pro-life president.” “I’m supporting the president…