Trump says he doesn’t call Iran conflict a “war” due to need for approval from Congress

President Trump suggested late Wednesday he’s avoiding describing the military conflict with Iran as a “war” because of concerns around the fact that Congress hasn’t authorized military force.  “I won’t use the word ‘war’ because they say, if you use the word war, that’s maybe not a good thing to do,” the president said at

3/25: The Takeout with Major Garrett

3/25: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News Long TSA lines continue continue across the country as DHS shutdown hits Day 40; White House says Trump will “unleash Hell” if Iran doesn’t make a deal. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: calc(100vw –

CDC’s acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment

President Donald Trump will soon nominate a permanent director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, its acting chief, National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya, told agency employees at a Wednesday staff meeting. According to a recording obtained by KFF Health News, Dr. Bhattacharya told CDC staff that President Trump could name a

FEMA resumes disaster mitigation program following judge’s order

The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday opened applications for a major resilience grant program that the agency canceled last year, less than three weeks after a federal judge ordered FEMA to make the funding available. FEMA will make $1 billion available for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, which helps states, local governments,

Trump claims progress with Iran as Tehran rejects ceasefire proposal

Trump claims progress with Iran as Tehran rejects ceasefire proposal – CBS News Watch CBS News Iran has rejected the Trump administration’s 15-point proposal to end the war, contradicting the president’s claims that Iranian leaders are eager to end the conflict. Holly Williams reports. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile

Trump official refers New York AG Letitia James for prosecution again

A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner’s insurance fraud, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.  Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte said in a letter Wednesday to prosecutors in Florida

Twin Cities residents missed work, school during Operation Metro Surge, survey finds

From missed doctor’s appointments to lost wages, Minneapolis and St. Paul residents faced widespread disruptions to their daily lives when the White House deployed thousands of federal immigration agents to their cities, a University of San Diego survey released this week found. Survey respondents reported missing work and skipping scheduled medical appointments during the immigration