These 40 airports could be impacted by the FAA’s capacity cuts and flight cancellations

The Federal Aviation Administration’s plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation’s busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list provided to CBS News by a source familiar with the discussions. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that

ICE officer injured by detainee as threats against agents rise, DHS says

Washington — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was seriously injured Monday after being struck in the face with a metal coffee cup during an arrest operation in Houston, according to the Department of Homeland Security.  The officer sustained a deep laceration requiring 13 stitches, plus several burns to his face.  Authorities say the

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.