Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases

Washington — The Justice Department said Friday it will appeal a pair of decisions tossing out the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on the grounds that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S.

White House Economist Predicts ‘Biggest Refund Cycle Ever’ During 2026 Tax Season

Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett speaks with reporters outside of the West Wing at the White House in Washington, DC on Dec. 16, 2025. Andrew Cabllero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images The White House’s National Economic Council director predicted the largest-ever tax “refund cycle” in 2026 as several measures included in a congressional spending

U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter

The U.S. is conducting airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria in what appears to be retaliation for the attack that killed two American soldiers and a U.S. interpreter on Saturday, multiple sources tell CBS News.  One of the officials said the U.S. began striking dozens of targets at multiple locations across central Syria using fighter