DOJ opens investigation into City of Chicago hiring practices

The U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office Monday to inform him they’ve opened an investigation into the city’s hiring practices. The letter, dated Monday, accuses the City of Chicago of violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in its hiring practices for state and local government employees. The letter

Mahdawi graduates from Columbia after ICE detention, tells CBS he feels “victorious”

Mohsen Mahdawi graduated from Columbia University with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy Monday, less than three weeks after he was released from immigration custody after being detained at what he was told was a U.S. citizenship interview. Mahdawi — who helped lead pro-Palestinian protests on Columbia’s campus in 2023 — was greeted by cheers and

“Gettysburg” movie director on the importance of historical reenactors

“Gettysburg” movie director on the importance of historical reenactors – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “The Takeout,” writer and director Ron Maxwell explains why he used reenactors in his film “Gettysburg.” “Reenactors are a living Civil War historian,” Maxwell told CBS News’ Major Garrett. View CBS News In Be the first to

GOP bill could add trillions to the U.S. deficit, some experts say

The Republican-backed tax and spending bill that’s now moving forward in the House is getting a reality check from Wall Street. That’s because the proposed tax breaks are projected to far outstrip any savings in the bill, potentially leading to mounting U.S. debt and a worsening fiscal outlook, according to economists and policy experts.  If

Trump holds 2-hour call with Putin ahead of conversation with Zelenskyy

President Trump said the tone and spirit of his two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday about the war in Ukraine were “excellent,” and Russia and Ukraine would “immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire.” Mr. Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president said in a social media post, and Zelenskyy

Senate to try again to advance crypto bill after Democratic opposition

Washington — The Senate is expected to take a key procedural vote Monday evening on a crypto regulation bill after Democratic opposition tanked an initial attempt to advance the measure earlier this month amid concern over ties between the digital asset industry and the Trump family. The first-of-its-kind legislation, known as the GENIUS Act, would