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Senate GOP unveils budget resolution, kickstarting process to fund ICE -- Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution to begin the process of funding immigration agencies under DHS without help from Democrats.
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Leon Smith of Pennsylvania named 2026 National Teacher of the Year -- "CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, who teaches at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.41 minutes ago
Hegseth scraps mandatory flu shots for troops -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.41 minutes ago
Southern Poverty Law Center facing DOJ probe over use of paid informants -- The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.1 hour ago
Kevin Warsh testifies that the Fed will remain "strictly independent" -- Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.52 minutes ago
Bears chase, bite visitors at Great Smoky Mountains National Park -- Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.2 hours ago
Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations -- The Florida Democrat is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.5 hours ago
2 Southwest planes came within 500 feet in close call near Nashville airport -- Air traffic control told the pilots of a flight aborting a landing to turn right, which put them on a potential collision course with another 737 that had been cleared for takeoff from a parallel runway.14 hours ago
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus tapped as successor -- Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.18 hours ago
Kevin Warsh faces lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing today -- Senators are likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.52 minutes ago
How Trump's messaging on Iran has shifted since saying they "agreed to everything" -- Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.22 hours ago
Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches -- Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.22 hours ago
Sen. Mark Warner's daughter dies at 36 after long diabetes battle -- Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia announced on Monday that his daughter Madison has died following a lengthy battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues.20 hours ago
Neighbors recall "full-blown shootout" as father targeted kids in shooting -- Neighbors who witnessed the deadly mass shooting of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, recalled what whey heard and saw as the massacre took place early Sunday. -- Apr 201 hour ago
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over story on alleged drinking -- FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims.1 day ago