FCC approves Nexstar’s purchase of Tegna hours after lawsuits sought to block deal

The Federal Communication Commission announced Thursday evening that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna. The move came on the same day that attorneys general in eight states and DirecTV filed separate lawsuits seeking to block the deal, arguing that it will lead to higher prices for consumers and

3/19: The Takeout with Major Garrett

3/19: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News Israel strikes a key Iranian natural gas field; Pentagon asking for an additional $200 billion for the Iran war, the Washington Post reports. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: calc(100vw – 40px); } View CBS

Calls grow to fund TSA as travelers’ frustration grows

Calls grow to fund TSA as travelers’ frustration grows – CBS News Watch CBS News Fliers were greeted with another day of long lines as TSA officers continue to work without receiving their pay. Skyler Henry speaks to travelers in Atlanta. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before { width:

In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, CBS News poll finds

Requiring photo ID to vote and proving citizenship to register both find wide and often bipartisan support.  But that doesn’t mean everyone sees problems with the current voting system. It is often Republicans driving the percentages of those who think there is widespread fraud — and often think it’s specifically in cities and Democratic areas

3/19: CBS Evening News

3/19: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Iran war escalates; Trump downplays war’s impact on energy prices. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: calc(100vw – 40px); } View CBS News In Original CBS News Link

Comey subpoenaed in conspiracy case against ex-officials who investigated Trump

Washington — Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by federal prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department’s investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Federal prosecutors have issued more than 130 subpoenas since starting the investigation last year, one of the sources said.  In