Washington — Some Senate Democrats cast doubt on the Trump administration’s characterization of the strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities after top officials briefed senators Thursday. In recent days, President Trump repeatedly declared “total obliteration” after three nuclear sites were bombed in a secret attack by the U.S. Meanwhile, an initial …
Read More »How much do NATO members spend on defense? These are the countries that spend the most — and the least
NATO leaders agreed on Wednesday to an increased defense spending goal of 5% of each country’s economic output by 2035, more than doubling the previous target of 2%. President Trump praised the new defense agreement, calling it a “monumental win for the United States” during a speech at the NATO …
Read More »These interior paint colors could boost your home’s sale price by $2,600, Zillow says
Home sellers hoping to get the highest price for their listings should pay particular attention to room paint colors, among other aesthetic considerations that can drum up interest among buyers. Why? Rooms’ paint colors can boost a home’s sale price by almost $2,600, according to a new report from real …
Read More »Former Coast Guard officer charged with threatening to kill President Trump
A former Coast Guard lieutenant and sharpshooter has been arrested for allegedly making threats to kill President Trump. A 19-page Federal Bureau of Investigation affidavit lists out scores of alleged social media threats by Peter Stinson, who served 33 years in the U.S. Coast Guard through 2021, and also served …
Read More »A father of 3 felt healthy. Then a routine screening found a rare, deadly illness.
Curtis Jackson was feeling fit and healthy in late 2020 when he decided to update his life insurance policy: He was in better shape than he’d been in a while, but he wanted to make sure his wife and three kids were taken care of if anything happened to him. …
Read More »L.A. police chief: National Guard focused on immigration agenda, not helping with protests
L.A. Police Chief Jim McDonnell told “CBS Mornings” on Wednesday that the National Guard being deployed to Los Angeles in the midst of ICE protests was not because of President Trump saying the protests were more than McDonnell could handle. “We don’t need the National Guard, and they are not …
Read More »Steve Bannon calls for federal investigation into Musk after split with Trump
Steve Bannon on Friday called for the Trump administration to investigate Elon Musk, whose brewing feud with the president became public Thursday in a series of escalating tit-for-tat social media posts. Bannon, a former White House chief strategist and an ally of President Trump, told CBS News that he wants …
Read More »Jonathan Joss murder investigators consider whether actor’s sexual orientation played a role. Here’s what to know.
While it remains unclear what prompted the fatal shooting of Jonathan Joss, a Native American voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” police say they are looking into whether his sexual orientation played a role in his death. Joss’ husband has …
Read More »Social Security says over 2.5 million retroactive payments have been processed. Here’s what to know.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has processed over 2.5 million retroactive payments for teachers, firefighters, police officers and others with public pensions who were previously locked out of retirement benefits, the agency said last week. Signed into law by President Biden in January 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act requires …
Read More »Trump tariffs would cut deficits by $2.8 trillion and shrink the economy, CBO says
Washington — President Trump’s sweeping tariff plan would cut deficits by $2.8 trillion over a 10-year period while shrinking the economy, raising the inflation rate and reducing the purchasing power of households overall, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the Congressional Budget Office. The numbers were revealed in a …
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