Top Texas Democrats are sounding the alarm over a GOP plan to redraw Texas’ congressional maps, warning in interviews with CBS News it would dramatically dilute minority representation in the Lone Star State and set off a nationwide ripple effect. Republican state lawmakers unveiled a draft congressional map on Wednesday that would turn five U.S.
President Trump announced Wednesday he has struck a trade deal with South Korea. Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social that South Korean goods will face a 15% tariff — lower than the 25% he threatened earlier this month — while U.S. imports to South Korea will not face tariffs. He said South Korea will be “OPEN TO TRADE” and
Los Angeles County moves to stop ICE agents from wearing masks – CBS News Watch CBS News The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved a motion that could eventually prevent federal agents from wearing masks in parts of the county. Adam Yamaguchi has more. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%;
A dozen Democratic members of Congress sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over its effort to limit their access to detention centers housing immigrants suspected of being in the U.S. illegally, accusing the White House of inhibiting lawmakers’ oversight responsibilities. The lawsuit alleged the Trump administration had blocked attempts by Democratic lawmakers in states throughout
Brown University has cut a deal with the Trump administration to restore research grant funding to the school, in exchange for commitments on women’s sports, antisemitism and admissions practices and a promise to donate $50 million to workforce development programs. The Rhode Island-based school is now the third Ivy League university to reach a deal
The Trump administration filed a complaint Monday against Judge James Boasberg, an unusual move that follows clashes in court between the D.C.-based federal judge and the government over President Trump’s deportation policies. It’s rare for the Justice Department to formally accuse judges of misconduct. The move will kick off a long, complex review process —
Views of the economy, while still net negative, ticked back up a bit, along with more positive ratings of the stock market. Most Americans expect prices to go up in the coming months, however, which is dampening their outlook going forward and for many — especially at lower income levels — their plans for purchases.