Initial Iran strikes over, what strategy will define the next US moves?

On a day when the Pentagon confirmed that six service members had been killed in the first days of the U.S.-Israel attacks in Iran, the nation’s top military commander warned Americans to brace for additional casualties. The United States is now in “major combat operations” against Iran, which will involve “difficult and gritty work. We … Read more

Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process

WASHINGTON — A federal court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to slow the process of refunding billions of dollars’ worth of tariffs the Supreme Court struck down as illegal last month. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit started the next phase in the refund process by sending it to a … Read more

Iran-U.S. war chokes key shipping lane and threatens global cargo industry

Industries like automotive manufacturing and consumer electronics could see slowdowns or production halts, according to Abuwasel, who also expects delays for pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and temperature-controlled goods the longer this conflict drags on. Historically, geopolitical shocks tend to fade quickly when it comes to economic impact. Last summer’s flare-up between the U.S. and Iran, for … Read more

Supreme Court could loosen law barring marijuana users from owning guns

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines. A majority of justices appeared to lean toward a narrow ruling in favor of a Texas man who argued he shouldn’t have been charged with a crime … Read more

Trump officials likely to be pressed on Iran specifics during congressional briefings this week

Trump administration officials will likely face questions about specific details on the military operations in Iran this week when they head to Capitol Hill to brief Congress. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more. Source link

Judge nixes latest policy requiring 7 days’ notice for Congress members to visit ICE facilities

WASHINGTON — A federal judge agreed on Monday to temporarily suspend the latest version of a Trump administration policy that requires members of Congress to provide a week’s notice before they can visit immigration detention facilities. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb in Washington ruled that a group of Democratic lawmakers is likely to succeed in … Read more