President Trump has said “infighting and confusion” within Iran’s ruling regime is partly why it’s been so difficult to strike a deal to end the war launched by the U.S. and Israel on Feb. 28. Analysts tell CBS News, however, that while power structures are shifting, there’s little evidence of divisions hampering Iran’s leadership, and … Read more
House Ethics Committee weighs action against Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick The House Ethics Committee is set to weigh potential expulsion for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., following a $5 million pandemic aid fraud indictment. Separately, calls grow for the expulsion of Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., over domestic violence and campaign finance allegations, highlighting a bipartisan ethics challenge within … Read more
The federal government is undergoing an unprecedented presidential branding makeover, with Donald Trump’s name being added to everything from buildings and battleships to a drug website and a park pass. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. While Trump has had roads and even an airport named … Read more
Spirit Airlines shuts down after failing to secure government bailout – CBS News Watch CBS News Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday morning that it would immediately cease operations after failing to secure a last-minute government bailout. Source link
Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday morning that it is ceasing operations after the budget carrier failed to secure a $500 million federal bailout. Spirit Aviation Holdings, the airline’s parent company, said in a news release that it “regretfully announced” that it had “started an orderly wind-down of operations, effective immediately.” “All Spirit flights have been cancelled, … Read more
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Cash-strapped Spirit Airlines appeared closer to a shutdown after Friday came and went without a needed government bailout. President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration had given the budget carrier a “final proposal” for a taxpayer-funded takeover to keep it from going under, but the absence of a deal … Read more
Trump signs bill ending partial government shutdown Source link
WASHINGTON — The House is expected to vote Thursday on a Senate-passed bill that would fund much of the Homeland Security Department, ending the record 75-day shutdown of the sprawling federal agency. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin had warned lawmakers … Read more
Coast Guard chief describes crisis over DHS government shutdown – CBS News Watch CBS News Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday spoke to CBS News’ Nicole Sganga about dire conditions within the military branch during the current partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. Source link
The British government has pledged about $34 million to combat what one cabinet member is calling an antisemitism emergency facing the U.K., a day after two Jewish men were stabbed in broad daylight in north London in an incident being investigated as terrorism. The announcement, made by State Security Minister Dan Jarvis on Times Radio, … Read more