Air traffic controllers share impact of government shutdown: “A huge burden”

Air traffic controllers share impact of government shutdown: “A huge burden” – CBS News Watch CBS News Frustrations are mounting from air traffic controllers missing their first full paycheck as they plead with lawmakers to end the government shutdown. Tom Hanson reports. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before {

Senate Democrats to force vote aimed at blocking Trump’s tariffs on Brazil

Washington — The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday evening on a measure that would block President Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, as Democrats seek support from a handful of Republicans willing to buck the president.  Led by Sen. Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, the bill would terminate the national emergency that the administration is using

25 states sue Trump administration over food stamp freeze during shutdown

Washington — A coalition of officials from half of the states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over the suspension of food stamp benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown, as millions of Americans brace for a disruption in federal food aid in the coming days. The states, which include California,

U.S. strikes 4 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 14

Washington — The U.S. military on Monday struck four more vessels that were allegedly trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 14 and leaving one survivor, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on X.  The four vessels were hit in three different strikes, Hegseth said. The strikes bring the total death toll in President Trump’s

Trump signs trade deal with Japan’s new leader as Asia tour continues

President Trump signed a trade agreement with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday, as he focuses on cementing deals with key U.S. trading partners during his nearly weeklong trip through Asia. The deal — which the two countries agreed to over the summer — will see the U.S. charge 15% tariffs on imported Japanese goods, lower