Cole Allen, suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, facing arraignment

Cole Allen, the suspected gunman who rushed the security perimeter at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night, is expected at federal court for his arraignment on Monday. CBS News’ Katrina Kaufman reports. Source link

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns House seat instead of facing punishment from colleagues

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns House seat instead of facing punishment from colleagues – CBS News Watch CBS News Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida became the latest U.S. lawmaker to step down amid allegations of ethics violations. It happened minutes before a vote to decide whether she should be forced out. Nikole Killion reports. Source link

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns before facing ethics panel meeting

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress Tuesday moments before a House Ethics Committee meeting to determine whether any punishment was warranted for her alleged misconduct. She has been charged with stealing nearly $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for her campaign and pleaded not guilty. Source link

Southern Poverty Law Center facing Justice Department probe over use of paid informants to infiltrate hate groups

Washington — The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid confidential informants to infiltrate white supremacist and other groups, according to a video posted by the nonprofit and sources with direct knowledge of the matter. The case is being spearheaded by the U.S. Attorney’s … Read more

After facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh’s media has a surprising turnaround

PITTSBURGH — In the space of a couple of weeks this spring, Pittsburgh media has lived through a near-death experience and a resurrection. Owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette last week announced the newspaper’s sale to a nonprofit foundation that said it was committed to keeping it open. A news outlet that predates the U.S. Constitution … Read more

Active-duty Army soldier whose wife is facing deportation calls ICE

Active-duty Army soldier whose wife is facing deportation calls ICE “out of control” – CBS News Watch CBS News The wife of an active-duty U.S. soldier is facing deportation after ICE detained her last week during an appointment at an immigration office. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. Source link

Farmers facing harsh fuel prices as Iran war disrupts oil shipments

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that gas prices pumped up by the war may not drop below $3 per gallon until next year. Nearly two months into the war, a gallon of regular averages $4.05 and diesel prices average $5.61 a gallon. Lana Zak spoke with farmers in Iowa about how they’re dealing with … Read more