Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct, which he denies

Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida accused Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of misconduct on Thursday, which Gallego denied. Luna told CBS News’ “The Takeout with Major Garrett” that the Arizona Democrat was the previously unnamed senator whom she said was facing “very disturbing” allegations in a cryptic social media post earlier this week.  A

Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz for new CDC director

Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz for new CDC director – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%;

Trump tries to change conversation from war to the economy

Trump tries to change conversation from war to the economy – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump went to Las Vegas on Thursday to try to change the subject from war to the economy, downplaying rising gas prices. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before {

House Passes Bill to Extend Protected Status for Haitians as Trump Seeks to End Temporary Program

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on April 13, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The House of Representatives on April 16 passed legislation that would temporarily extend temporary protected status for certain Haitian immigrants in a vote of 220–207.  Temporary Protected Status allows individuals from nations involved in armed conflict, natural disaster, or other serious