WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans voted Tuesday to bring up the SAVE America Act to overhaul election laws nationwide, kicking off what’s expected to be a highly contentious debate on the floor. The vote was 51-48, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, joining unified Democrats in opposition. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., didn’t vote. Senate Majority Leader John … Read more
A senior living facility in Minnesota was recently told they’d need a liquor license for any gathering involving alcoholic beverages. That didn’t sit well with many of the residents, who are now fighting to legalize the right to happy hour. Tony Dokoupil has the story. Source link
3/17: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News Top U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Iran war; senior Iranian leader Ali Larijani killed in airstrike. Source link
Nancy Guthrie has been missing for 45 days, and with the latest update in the case being of little use to authorities, one expert tells CBS News the extended timeline means it “becomes much harder to keep the investigation going.” Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained in the last couple of … Read more
Top Iranian security official Ali Larijani was killed in overnight strikes, Israel said, marking a significant moment for the Islamic Republic in the conflict. Charlie D’Agata has more. Source link
In parts of the west, there are already extreme heat alerts, days before spring starts. But further east, cold air has moved in, lingering after a major storm dropped feet of snow across the region. Dave Malkoff has the latest. Source link
BATON ROUGE, La. — An Arkansas law requiring that the Ten Commandments be prominently displayed in public school classrooms was struck down by a federal judge Monday. The law is among those pushed by Republicans, including President Donald Trump, to incorporate religion in public schools. Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas all have enacted similar laws requiring … Read more
TSA checkpoints forced to close as agents working without pay call out sick – CBS News Watch CBS News The situation at American airports have gone from bad to worse as parts of the Department of Homeland Security remain without funding. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source link
Arizona became the first state to file criminal charges against Kalshi on Tuesday, accusing the prediction market company of operating an illegal gambling business within its borders, a significant escalation in the fight to regulate the popular platform. The 20-count charging document accuses Kalshi of accepting bets on political outcomes, college sporting competitions and individual … Read more
Since the start of the Iran war, gas prices have increased by 27%, and diesel prices have increased by 34%. Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, joins to examine the potential impact of the war on the overall economy. Source link