Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George
According to CBS News, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement...
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Body camera video of Tiger Woods arrest shows golfer being handcuffed after Florida crash
Sources from CBS News say that body camera footage of Tiger Woods' arrest has been released, less than a week after the golf icon was taken into custody following a car crash in Florida and charged with driving under the influence.
Senate takes first step toward ending DHS shutdown as Trump vows to pay workers
President Trump said Thursday that he would sign an order to pay all Department of Homeland Security employees as Congress moved forward with a plan to reopen most of the department and pursue additional funding.
Higher gas prices have cost U.S. drivers an additional $8.4 billion, Democrats say
CBS News reports that American drivers have paid an additional $8.4 billion in fuel costs since the Iran war started, according to a new estimate from the Joint Economic Committee's Democratic minority.
Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans
Sources from CBS News say that surging mortgage rates are threatening to wash out the spring homebuying season.
Starbucks offers $1,200 bonuses to baristas with top customer service ratings
According to CBS, Starbucks is offering its baristas up to $1,200 in annual bonuses and shifting to weekly pay as the coffee chain pushes to boost sales and improve customer service.
Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general, installs Todd Blanche as acting AG
CBS News reports that President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general, a move that comes amid dissatisfaction with how aggressively she pursued Mr. Trump's priorities at the Justice Department, including prosecutions of his perceived political enemies
Planning commission approves Trump's ballroom and East Wing design
Sources from CBS News say that the National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to green light President Trump's 90,000-square-foot East Wing makeover...
HHS announces $144 million program to study effect of microplastics on the human body
According to CBS News, the Department of Health and Human Services will is introducing a first-of-its-kind program to study microplastics and the effect they have on the human body, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday.
Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute
According to Associated Press, the Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order blocking the federal government from taking punitive measures against artificial intelligence company Anthropic after a dispute with the Pentagon over military use of AI.
One Tech Tip: Got an awkward or embarrassing Gmail address? Google is now letting users change it
Sources from Associated Press say that there is good news for people who regret the Gmail address they came up with when they registered for an account: Google is now letting users change it.
Americans say this is their savings "magic number" to retire comfortably
Sources from Associated Press say that Americans' "magic number" for the savings they need to retire with a measure of financial comfort is $1.46 million, according to new research from Northwestern Mutual.
Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA’s first lunar voyage in decades
According to Associated Press, four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two years.
Ted Bundy's DNA linked to unsolved death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
According to CBS News, new DNA testing has definitively linked the unsolved death of a Utah teenager in 1974 to the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy, the local sheriff's office said Wednesday.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq
CBS News reports that American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
Trump says he might withdraw the U.S. from NATO, even though the law says he can't without Congress' approval
According to CBS, President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, after years of complaining the alliance's member countries aren't paying enough for their own defense...
Trump's address on Iran war tonight will lay out timeframe for ending conflict
According to CBS, President Trump is delivering a prime-time address to update the nation on the war in Iran Wednesday night, as he predicts the operation will continue for a few more weeks and threatens to withdraw the U.S. from NATO.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown through Senate bill and reconciliation
Sources from CBS News report that republican leaders in Congress and President Trump unveiled a plan Wednesday to end the partial government shutdown and fully fund the Department of Homeland Security
DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100,000
According to CBS News, the Department of Homeland Security, now led by Secretary Markwayne Mullin, on Wednesday reversed a policy put in place by former Secretary Kristi Noem that required the secretary to approve contracts and grants worth more than $100,000.
King Charles III to address Congress on April 28
CBS News reports that Congressional leaders announced on Wednesday that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.
Will the Iran war slow U.S. hiring? Economists say risks are rising.
Sources from CBS News say that the Iran war is adding fresh pressure to a slowing U.S. labor market, with at least one major employer already freezing hiring plans.
Elon Musk's SpaceX files confidential initial public offering, reports say
According to CBS, billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in what could be the largest stock market debut ever...
Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from ‘AI slop’ videos
According to Associated Press, advocacy groups and experts condemned YouTube for serving up low-quality artificial intelligence-generated videos to its most vulnerable audience: children.
Good Friday is a unique and solemn day for Christians, with ancient prayers and fervent processions
According to Associated Press, Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in the Christian calendar.
Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending
Sources from Associated Press say that shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter storms.