Missing McConnell: What to do when a lawmaker’s out, but doesn’t leave?

On June 14, Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was rushed to the hospital. But for nearly a month, there was no official word on his condition or the reason for his hospitalization, even as questions and conspiracy theories mounted. On Sunday, Senator McConnell released a statement saying he “took a fall” at his Washington, … Read more

Trump reverses course on Strait of Hormuz tolls, says U.S. military doesn’t need to be in Iran

President Trump on Tuesday reversed course on his decision to impose a 20% toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and said the U.S. military doesn’t need to have a presence in Iran. CBS News’ senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and Middle East contributor Courtney Kealy report. Source link

Trump says he still won’t sign housing bill, which will become law soon if he doesn’t veto

Washington — President Trump on Friday said he still won’t sign the landmark bipartisan housing bill passed by Congress, though it will become law within hours if the president doesn’t veto it. He didn’t say whether he planned to veto the legislation. The president has fumed over the Senate’s failure to pass his preferred version … Read more

Rubio renews threats that Trump will take other action if Iran doesn’t comply in talks

Rubio renews threats that Trump will take other action if Iran doesn’t comply in talks – CBS News Watch CBS News Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to reporters after meetings with allies in Kuwait, saying President Trump could still take action if Iran doesn’t reach a deal with the U.S. CBS News’ Nikole Killion … Read more

Trump on why Iran deal doesn’t include more on nuclear weapons

Trump on why Iran deal doesn’t include more on nuclear weapons – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump told CBS News’ Nancy Cordes that he would bomb “the hell” out of Iran if they don’t adhere to the latest agreement, despite the text not including much about developing nuclear weapons. Source link

Church cans patriotic staple on Biden’s posh vacation enclave — pastor says tradition ‘doesn’t cut it’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Nantucket pastor is defending her church’s decision to cancel its annual Fourth of July reading of America’s founding documents, using her sermon to explain why the long-running tradition was axed on the exclusive Massachusetts island favored by former President Joe Biden. “After two and a half … Read more

Trump doesn’t rule out giving Jan. 6 rioters who attacked police payouts from the ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

President Donald Trump did not rule out the government paying people who were charged with assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and he also contended without evidence that recent California elections were “rigged,” in an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get … Read more