Trump defends Qatar jumbo jet offer as troubled Boeing fails to deliver new Air Force One fleet
President Donald Trump defended Qatar gifting the U.S. a jet to use as Air Force One as the new fleet is still under construction.
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Qatar to donate a jumbo jet for Trump’s exclusive use as a presidential plane
Washington — The royal family of Qatar is donating a jumbo jet for President Trump’s exclusive use as a presidential plane, sources told CBS News. ABC News first reported the gift, which comes as Mr. Trump heads to Qatar as part of his first international trip of his second term. But the plane, a 747-8,
Top US Priority on Russia–Ukraine War Is Reaching Immediate Cease-fire, Rubio Says
Zelenskyy said he was ready to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday after Trump told him to immediately accept the Kremlin leader’s proposal of direct talks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States’ position on the Russia–Ukraine war is reaching a point where an “immediate cease-fire” can be declared between the two
Gov. Gavin Newsom to push California cities to implement bans against homeless encampments
CBS News Live CBS News Sacramento Live California Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning Monday to make a significant push to address homeless encampments. The governor’s office is framing the address as a “statewide funding announcement” regarding California’s mental health and homelessness issues. As detailed by the governor’s office, Newsom will be releasing a model ordinance
Trump says China agrees to ‘fully’ open country’s markets to US businesses
President Donald Trump told reporters Monday at the White House that the arrangement arguably was the most significant development stemming from the trade negotiations.
‘Enough is enough’: GOP senator unleashes bill with severe consequences for harming police
Ohio GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno has introduced legislation increasing the penalties for harming law enforcement after a police officer was killed in the line of duty in Cincinnati.
Republicans Unveil Compromise Medicaid Plan
The compromise proposal makes no changes to the share the federal government contributes to Medicaid in each state. House Republicans revealed late on May 11 their proposal for Medicaid, which seeks to balance the interests of moderates and spending hawks within the narrow GOP majority. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is making a bid to