The Pentagon press corps’ negotiations with the Defense Department over easing proposed restrictions on their reporting have reached an impasse, according to the Pentagon Press Association — though the Pentagon says it has negotiated in good faith. In a statement Wednesday, the Association said it “has been cautious” with its public statements about the restrictions
After pleading not guilty to two federal charges in a Virginia courthouse, James Comey’s defense attorney said they will argue the case should be quickly dismissed, calling the indictment a case of vindictive and selective prosecution. Jessica Levinson breaks down the case. Original CBS News Link</a
What we know about “first phase” of Israel-Hamas deal – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump announced what he calls the “first phase” of an agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the two-year war in Gaza. Ed O’Keefe has details. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before {
Washington — President Trump said he “may go” to the Middle East, specifically Egypt, this weekend as his top negotiators seek to broker a peace agreement between Hamas and Israel. The president also said he “may” go to Gaza. Mr. Trump said Wednesday that if negotiations go well, he and his team will “be leaving
A five-month manhunt for Derrick Groves — the last of 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail in mid-May — ended Wednesday afternoon after a tip led federal law enforcement to a crawl space in an Atlanta home, investigators say. Deputy U.S. Marshal Brian Fair of the Eastern District of Louisiana told CBS
Federal Reserve officials remain cautious about future interest rate cuts, with an account from the central bank’s meeting in September underscoring the division among central bank officials over the best path for monetary policy. While some officials think the Fed’s benchmark rate is too high and weighing on the economy, others point to persistent inflation
Washington — Senate Democrats plan to force a vote under the War Powers Act on Wednesday aimed at blocking continued U.S. strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats off the coast of Venezuela. The resolution, led by Sens. Adam Schiff of California and Tim Kaine of Virginia, would block the U.S. military from engaging in hostilities with