Paul Ingrassia out as Trump nominee after offensive text allegations

Paul Ingrassia is no longer President Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Special Counsel, a White House official told CBS News, after allegations surfaced that he sent offensive text messages, including one where he reportedly conceded he has “a Nazi streak” — leading some GOP senators  to back away from him. Ingrassia wrote on X that

McCarthy: “I call it the ‘Seinfeld’ shutdown because it’s a shutdown about nothing.”

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized Democrats for declining to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government open with no strings attached. “I call it the ‘Seinfeld’ shutdown because it’s a shutdown about nothing,” the California Republican told CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, referencing the common joke that the seminal sitcom was

Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia withdraws from hearing after alleged offensive texts

Paul Ingrassia, President Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Special Counsel, has pulled out of a Senate hearing on his nomination after allegations surfaced that he sent offensive text messages, including one where he reportedly conceded he has “a Nazi streak,” leading several GOP senators to back away from him. Ingrassia wrote on X

Breaking down threats against Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

Breaking down threats against Rep. Hakeem Jeffries – CBS News Watch CBS News A man who entered the Senate floor during the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and was later granted clemency by President Trump has now been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Scott MacFarlane has details. link.lazyload { position:

Furloughed workers visit food bank as shutdown drags on: “I need to pay my bills”

Furloughed workers visit food bank as shutdown drags on: “I need to pay my bills” – CBS News Watch CBS News As President Trump and GOP lawmakers continue blaming Democrats for the shutdown stalemate, Nikole Killion reports frustration and worry are mounting among furloughed workers who aren’t receiving paychecks. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before