USPS seeks temporary 8% charge on Priority Mail and other products

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is seeking a temporary 8% charge on certain popular products, including Priority Mail, to help blunt the impact of rising transportation costs. USPS filed notice on Wednesday with the Postal Regulatory Commission seeking the price increase, which would take effect on April 26 and remain in place until Jan. … Read more

Venezuelan immigrant sent to El Salvador’s notorious prison files $1.3M lawsuit against Trump admin

A Venezuelan man sent to El Salvador’s notoriously brutal CECOT prison filed a $1.3 million lawsuit against the Trump administration on Tuesday. Neiyerver Adrián Leon Rengel was detained on March 13, 2025 — his birthday — in Texas, removed from the U.S. and flown to CECOT with dozens of other immigrants on now-infamous flights. Leon … Read more

FEMA resumes disaster mitigation program following judge’s order on lawsuit brought by Democratic-led states

The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday opened applications for a major resilience grant program that the agency canceled last year, less than three weeks after a federal judge ordered FEMA to make the funding available. FEMA will make $1 billion available for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, which helps states, local governments, … Read more

Deep fake demonstration shows sophistication of AI editing tools scammers use to commit identity theft

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of fraud, making it easier than ever for scammers to impersonate real people, create fake identities and replicate legitimate websites, according to cybersecurity experts and a demonstration conducted by CBS News California Investigates. From identity theft involving rideshare drivers to fake businesses created to secure bank loans and … Read more

Trump administration to pay Michael Flynn in settlement over earlier prosecution

Michael Flynn and the Justice Department have agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, over his claims of political targeting in a 2017 case in which he initially pleaded guilty. The parties notified a federal judge Wednesday in Florida that they had reached a settlement. The amount … Read more

Trump official refers New York AG Letitia James for prosecution after a previous case was dismissed

A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner’s insurance fraud, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.  Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte said in a letter Wednesday to prosecutors in Florida … Read more

California Dems unleashed pressure campaign against USC prior to debate cancellation

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Top Democrats in the California state legislature pressured the University of Southern California (USC) to cancel its planned debate after its framework for who got to participate included five White candidates, but disqualified four minorities who were not polling or fundraising as well per the university.  The … Read more

Breaking down the verdict in the landmark social media addiction trial

Breaking down the verdict in the landmark social media addiction trial – CBS News Watch CBS News In a landmark social media trial, Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating products that led to addictive behavior. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details. Source link