House GOP struggles to craft health care plan with tax credits set to expire

Washington — House Republican leaders vowed to hold votes next week on legislation to address rising health insurance premiums as more than 20 million Americans face skyrocketing costs when Affordable Care Act tax credits expire at the end of the year.  But GOP leaders have made few details public about the policies they plan to

Trump administration to set up militarized zone on California-Mexico border

The Trump administration announced plans Wednesday to add another militarized zone to the southern border — this time in California — as part of a major shift that has thrust troops into border enforcement with Mexico like never before. The Department of Interior said it would transfer jurisdiction along most of California’s border with Mexico

Trump’s attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar draw backlash

Trump’s attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar draw backlash – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania was billed as an economic address, but it’s getting more attention for the grievances he aired about Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. Nancy Cordes reports and Robert Costa joins with analysis. link.lazyload { position: absolute;

U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast

U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. military seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the ship had been used to violate sanctions on oil from Venezuela and Iran. Charlie D’Agata has more. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before

U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

Washington — The U.S. has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, officials said Wednesday, escalating tensions between the two countries. President Trump said he assumes the U.S. will keep the oil.  Bloomberg first reported the oil tanker seizure. Mr. Trump announced the seizure during a roundtable meeting at the White House,

What we know about The Skipper, the oil tanker seized by the U.S. near Venezuela

The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources familiar with the matter told CBS News, after months of heightened tensions between the Trump administration and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.  The seizure was initially announced by President Trump during an unrelated White House event on

House passes the NDAA, $900 billion defense policy bill, in 312-112 vote

Washington — The House on Wednesday approved a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.  The legislation — which sets lawmakers’ defense priorities and authorizes spending levels for the Defense Department and national security programs — cleared the lower chamber in a bipartisan vote