U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries could surge on July 9. Here’s why.

A 90-day freeze on sweeping U.S. tariffs is set to expire on July 9, sowing economic uncertainty as the Trump administration works to revamp the terms of global trade.  The stakes for millions of U.S. consumers and businesses are high. Economists warn that the barrage of import duties announced on April 2, which President Trump called “Liberation

Supreme Court takes up bans on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports

Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will consider whether states can prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports, setting up a high-profile clash that could have far-reaching implications across the country. The justices agreed to decide whether laws from Idaho and West Virginia that prevent transgender girls and women

Man arrested for trying to bring “ghost gun” into Capitol Hill office building

Congress seeking more security funds Congressional members seek $1 billion for security after deadly lawmaker shootings 05:28 Washington — A Maryland man has been charged with trying to bring a “ghost gun” into a House office building last week, CBS News has learned, the latest arrest involving firearms on Capitol Hill. Jason White, 35, allegedly

Here’s what’s in Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” nearing a final vote in the House

Washington — The House is nearing a final vote Thursday on a massive spending and tax bill that includes signature policies of President Trump’s second-term agenda, poised to send the so-called “big, beautiful bill” to the president’s desk ahead of a July 4 deadline. The Senate narrowly approved the bill Tuesday in a 51-50 vote that

Trump says he’s speaking with Putin today

Trump administration evasive on weapons pause Trump administration says very little about Ukraine weapons pause 03:26 Washington — President Trump is speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday at 10 a.m., the U.S. president announced on social media.  Earlier this week, the White House confirmed the U.S. is halting some weapons shipments to Ukraine.

Supreme Court rejects case over Montana parental consent abortion law

Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to review a blocked Montana law that would require physicians to obtain a parent’s consent before performing an abortion on a minor, leaving intact a state high court decision that invalidated the requirement. In rejecting the appeal from Montana state officials, the high court turned away what