Idaho becomes first state to prefer death by firing squad for executions
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill on Wednesday making death by firing squad the preferred method for executions, and death by lethal injection the second preferred method.
Kuwait Frees American Prisoners, Including Military Veterans and Contractors on Drug Charges
A group of American detainees has been freed by Kuwaiti authorities after years behind bars. Kuwaiti authorities have released a group of American prisoners, including military veterans and contractors who had been jailed for years on drug-related charges, a representative for the detainees confirmed. Jonathan Franks, a private consultant specializing in cases involving U.S. hostages
Trump pardons former Tennessee lawmaker imprisoned in campaign fraud scheme
President Trump has pardoned a former Republican Tennessee lawmaker who was two weeks into a 21-month prison sentence for an illegal campaign finance scheme that he pleaded guilty to in 2022, before he tried unsuccessfully to take back his plea. Former state Sen. Brian Kelsey announced the pardon in a social media post Tuesday evening.
Hegseth orders review of military fitness and grooming standards: ‘Our adversaries are not growing weaker’
The Pentagon will conduct a review of all military fitness and grooming standards, according to a memo Wednesday from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Reporter’s Notebook: How a fireside chat set a new standard for presidential leadership
Reporter’s Notebook: How a fireside chat set a new standard for presidential leadership – CBS News Watch CBS News Late President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his first fireside chat on this day in 1933 to an audience of approximately 60 million, setting the standard for a leader’s obligation to explain himself. John Dickerson explains. View
CEO of Saffron Road food company credits “immigrant journey” for his success
CEO of Saffron Road food company credits “immigrant journey” for his success – CBS News Watch CBS News Adnan Durani started his company Saffron Road in 2010 to bring foods from different cultures of the Silk Road to mainstream America. Nikki Battiste spoke to him about how his background as an immigrant shaped his success.
Former EPA official reacts to cuts, regulation rollbacks
Former EPA official reacts to cuts, regulation rollbacks – CBS News Watch CBS News Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, announced dozens of cuts to environmental regulations, including decades-old rules on greenhouse gases and clean water. The agency also shuttered its environmental justice offices, which worked to protect disadvantaged communities from the