Washington — Chevron’s chief executive predicted travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, as the standoff with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz continues to rattle global markets and drive up the price of fuel. “We’ve seen some upward pressure on gasoline prices now. I think aviation is
The Trump administration has approved one “gold card” visa since starting to accept applications for the new U.S. residency permit in December, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Thursday. Lutnick, who offered the update while testifying at a House subcommittee hearing, said that the process for applying for the gold card visa was recently finalized
The Justice Department’s indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center may contain serious legal defects that could lead to a full or partial dismissal because it struggles to articulate the elements of the alleged crimes, former federal prosecutors told CBS News. The 11-count indictment alleges that the civil rights nonprofit organization, best known for its
Washington — The Justice Department’s internal watchdog said Thursday that it will audit the department’s compliance with the law that required the release of files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following months of bipartisan criticism over how the agency handled the disclosure. The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General said in a statement
Washington — President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins to lead the Transportation Security Administration, according to a person familiar with the decision. Cummins currently serves as senior vice president of citizen services at Serco, a government services contractor. He has held multiple leadership roles in transportation and operations, including as a director for the
Washington — Sen. Tom Cotton is pushing new legislation to grant operators of the nation’s most sensitive infrastructure the authority to defend against and stop potentially hostile drones in real time, arguing that current law leaves our power grid and wastewater plants, along with other high-risk sites exposed to emerging aerial threats. The bill, dubbed
Washington — The Justice Department announced Thursday that it has issued an order rescheduling certain marijuana products to a lower drug classification, while moving to expedite the process to reclassify marijuana more broadly. The order was signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and products regulated by a state