CEO challenging Trump in court could trigger wave of tariff refunds

Rick Woldenberg says it’s not in his nature, nor consistent with the mission of his Chicago-area toy business, to sit quietly in the face of an existential threat. So last April, a few weeks after the Trump administration unveiled sweeping tariffs on so-called “Liberation Day,” he took action.  Woldenberg sued President Trump and his top

U.S. airlines ordered to slash thousands of flights due to government shutdown

U.S. airlines ordered to slash thousands of flights due to government shutdown – CBS News Watch CBS News Federal officials announced that the U.S. will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets, citing staffing shortages related to the ongoing government shutdown. Kris Van Cleave has details. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before {

Putin requests proposals for possible resumption of nuclear weapons tests

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to submit proposals on the possible resumption of nuclear weapons testing in response to President Trump instructing the Pentagon to do so “on an equal basis” with other countries. In a meeting Wednesday with his Security Council, Putin said Russia has adhered to the international Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban

Moderate Democrat Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in key midterm race

Washington — Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine will not run for reelection next year, he announced Wednesday, a move that could complicate Democrats’ efforts to win a House majority. Golden’s district — which covers northern Maine — is expected to be one of the most closely contested House seats in next year’s midterm elections.

Judge in Comey case admonishes DOJ for “indict first, investigate second”

A federal judge on Wednesday criticized the Justice Department’s prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, saying he was concerned by the department’s “highly unusual” handling of the case by moving to “indict first, investigate second.” Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick in Alexandria, Virginia, also ordered the Justice Department to turn over all grand jury evidence