Here’s what’s in the potential Senate proposal to end the DHS shutdown

Here’s what’s in the potential Senate proposal to end the DHS shutdown – CBS News Watch CBS News Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said they are working towards reaching a deal to end the partial government shutdown. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more details. Source link

Senate closes in on potential deal to end DHS shutdown

Washington — The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the six-week partial government shutdown that has thrown air travel into turmoil. A group of Senate Republicans met with President Trump at the White House on Monday evening and returned to the Capitol … Read more

Democratic, Republican strategists on potential political fallout from TSA disruptions

Democratic, Republican strategists on potential political fallout from TSA disruptions – CBS News Watch CBS News The nation’s airports are facing increasing chaos due to the nearly 40-day shutdown affecting parts of the Department of Homeland Security. Political strategists John McCarthy and Mark Bednar join to discuss. Source link

Warren warned Hegseth’s tattoo made him a potential ‘threat’ — now she backs candidate with Nazi-linked ink

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., sidestepped Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s Nazi-linked tattoo in her glowing endorsement Thursday, despite previously expressing alarm over Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Christian tattoos. Warren, one of the Senate’s most liberal members who is seeking to recruit progressive candidates, endorsed … Read more

U.S. eases Iranian oil sanctions in scramble to contain energy prices, handing Tehran a potential boost

In a twist of wartime irony, the United States has moved to ease sanctions on Iranian oil to cool surging energy prices, a potential boon for Tehran as Washington scrambles to contain the economic shockwaves of its military campaign. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday the easing of sanctions, first imposed after Iran’s 1979 revolution, … Read more

Trump administration making heavy preparations for potential use of ground troops in Iran

Washington — Pentagon officials have made detailed preparations for deploying U.S. ground forces into Iran, multiple sources briefed on the discussions told CBS News.  Senior military commanders have submitted specific requests aimed at preparing for such an option as President Trump weighs moves in the U.S.-Israel-led conflict with Iran, the sources said.  Mr. Trump has … Read more

What we know about Iran’s Kharg Island as Israel contemplates potential ground invasion

What we know about Iran’s Kharg Island as Israel contemplates potential ground invasion – CBS News Watch CBS News All eyes are on Iran’s Kharg Island and oil production hubs in the region as the war in the Middle East enters a third week. CBS News’ Aaron MacLean and Nancy Cordes have the latest. Source … Read more

The potential No. 1 NBA draft picks who will define the NCAA Tournament

In most years, men’s college basketball would be lucky to have one transcendent star, a player who could both carry his team during the NCAA Tournament and be a hyped professional prospect. In 2026, there are three: Kansas’ Darryn Peterson, Brigham Young’s AJ Dybantsa and Duke’s Cameron Boozer. The trio have been jockeying for position … Read more

Facing potential Latino voter slide, GOP mobilizes in crucial Senate races ahead of 2026 midterms

Amid signs that Republicans may be losing some of the Latino support that the party picked up in 2024, grassroots organizations are stepping in to boost GOP Senate candidates in key races during this year’s midterms.  The LIBRE Initiative Action, a conservative-leaning Latino political group, is set to endorse Republican Sen. Jon Husted for the … Read more