Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that President Trump’s military deployment in Washington, D.C., is “not sustainable” and “unconstitutional,” adding that he would not authorize deployment of National Guard troops from Maryland to D.C. Original CBS News Link</a
Several municipalities in Florida have received letters from the Florida Department of Transportation demanding that they paint over rainbow crosswalks or face funding cuts. This includes the one outside Orlando’s Pulse nightclub. Cristian Benavides has more. Original CBS News Link</a
Israel has called the United Nations’ declaration of famine in parts of Gaza an “outright lie,” but multiple U.N. bodies, more than 100 humanitarian groups, and several of Israel’s own allies have warned for months that the war and Israel’s restrictions of food into Gaza are causing starvation among civilians. Original CBS News Link</a
Texas Republicans took a victory lap after an early morning vote Saturday that sought to give their party an edge during the 2026 midterms. Democrats in Texas plan to challenge the legality of the new congressional map, saying it dilutes the power of minorities. Willie James Inman has the details. Original CBS News Link</a
The Texas Senate has passed a controversial GOP redistricting bill that triggered a weekslong standoff in the House, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for approval. The Republican-backed proposal, which cleared the House in an 88-52 party-line vote on Wednesday, aims to redraw the state’s congressional map and create five new GOP-leaning districts. Abbott
If you noticed your utility bill has gone up this summer, you’re not alone. On average, electricity costs are 5.5% higher today than they were a year ago, according to the latest federal data, and natural gas is up 13.8%. Nearly 60 utility companies are set to increase electricity rates this year by more than
The Texas Senate has passed a controversial GOP redistricting bill that triggered a weekslong standoff in the House, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for approval. The Republican-backed proposal, which cleared the House in an 88-52 party-line vote on Wednesday, aims to redraw the state’s congressional map and create five new GOP-leaning districts. The