A proposal to establish a new state government watchdog designed to fight fraud in public programs sailed through the Minnesota Senate on Thursday. On a 60-7 vote, lawmakers approved establishing a new Office of Inspector General, an independent agency charged with investigating state agencies and private organizations that receive taxpayer money. The measure comes two-and-a-half
President Trump has fired longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, a congressional source confirmed to CBS News. Hayden was fired in an email Thursday from Trent Morse, deputy director of presidential personnel. “On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as the Librarian of Congress is terminated
Why officials are calling for a complete overhaul of the air traffic control system – CBS News Watch CBS News Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called for a complete rebuild of the nation’s air traffic control system, some of which is using 50-year-old technology. Kris Van Cleave has more. View CBS News In Be the first
Trump touts UK trade deal, but U.S. companies fear they won’t survive China tariffs – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump celebrated a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, but sealing a deal with China was also on the president’s mind. Weijia Jiang reports. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get
Washington — President Trump announced Thursday that Fox News host Jeanine Pirro will serve as the top prosecutor in Washington, D.C., for the time being. Pirro replaces interim U.S. attorney Ed Martin, whose nomination was pulled earlier Thursday by Mr. Trump after losing support in the Senate. “I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine
The newly elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, has not only cast ballots in the papal conclave, but in U.S. elections as well. The Chicago-born pope — formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost — is registered to vote in the Chicago suburb of New Lenox, Ill., and has a mixed voting history of participating in primaries for
Washington — President Trump announced Thursday he will replace interim U.S. attorney Ed Martin, his controversial pick to be the top prosecutor in the District of Columbia. Mr. Trump later named Fox News host Jeanine Pirro to the role. Mr. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Martin appeared to lack enough support in