Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate calls for sweeping federal limits on Muslim immigration

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate is pushing a “permanent” federal ban on Muslim immigration, arguing Islam is incompatible with American law and values. Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, who launched his gubernatorial bid in the Sunshine State last summer, said Tuesday he would propose and promote … Read more

Illinois primaries show political power of Pritzker, limits for outside spending and more takeaways

Illinois’ Democratic primary elections on Tuesday received a lot of attention, and not always for the candidates on the ballot. The primary for the open seat left by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, had served as a test for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s political clout ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run. And outside spending from … Read more

EPA moves to weaken air pollution limits for chemical linked to cancer

The Environmental Protection Agency wants to loosen the air pollution limits on a chemical called ethylene oxide, which plays a crucial role in sterilizing life-saving medical devices. But long-term exposure can cause leukemia and other kinds of cancers. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more. Source link

EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Friday to weaken air pollution limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, a move that would reverse a Biden administration finding of high cancer risks at manufacturing facilities that use ethylene oxide to clean medical devices like catheters and syringes. The EPA said it is concerned … Read more

Judge in Oregon limits federal officers’ tear gas use at Portland ICE building protests

PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge in Oregon on Monday restricted federal officers from using tear gas at protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, in response to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Oregon on behalf of protesters and freelance journalists. U.S. District Judge Michael Simon issued the preliminary … Read more

GOP-led counties push back against Democrats’ redistricting charge, testing Virginia’s constitutional limits

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Virginia counties and several independent cities are pushing back against an April special election that could reshape nearly every Republican-held congressional district in the state before voters next head to the polls. If approved, the referendum would trigger a mid-cycle redrawing of the state’s congressional map, potentially … Read more

Pushing the Limits: Army veteran finds new purpose after cancer diagnosis

During a routine physical before his deployment to Afghanistan, doctors found a tumor in Michael Collins’ leg. With advice from doctors, the then 26-year-old had his leg amputated to stop the cancer from spreading and save his life. In the “CBS Mornings” series “Pushing the Limits,” Omar Villafranca shows how the Army veteran found new … Read more

Pentagon gives AI firm ultimatum: lift military limits by Friday or lose $200M deal

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pentagon has given artificial intelligence firm Anthropic until Friday to lift restrictions on how its Claude AI system can be used by the military, warning it could cancel a $200 million contract or take other punitive steps if the company refuses, according to multiple sources familiar … Read more

Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say

Washington — President Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with what aides describe as the limits of military leverage against Iran, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter who spoke to CBS News under condition of anonymity to discuss national security issues.  Unlike previous targeted operations, including the recent one removing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro … Read more