During an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke on the critical need for federal assistance as Los Angeles County recovers from a series of devastating wildfires in January. “As we approach one month since the devastating wildfires across Southern California, we continue to cut red tape to speed
Trump’s comments on Gaza draw backlash as Palestinians return home after ceasefire – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump drew backlash when he suggested the United States should take control of the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians out during a news conference with the Israeli prime minister at the White House. Chris Livesay reports
Trump’s aid freeze will worsen Sudan famine and cost lives, workers say – CBS News Watch CBS News Some of the humanitarian aid USAID provided went to the African nation of Sudan. For two years now, its people have been caught in the middle of a civil war between two warlords. Debora Patta got a
USAID worker says “everyone is really scared” at agency after being locked out – CBS News Watch CBS News USAID personnel have been locked out of their offices and email since Monday, leaving many confused as to whether they’ll have healthcare or paychecks coming. One staffer spoke anonymously to Margaret Brennan, calling the shakeup by
In her first hours as attorney general, Pam Bondi issued a broad slate of directives that included a Justice Department review of the prosecutions of President Trump, a reorientation of department work to focus on harsher punishments, actions punishing so-called “sanctuary” cities and an end to diversity initiatives at the department. Bondi was confirmed by the
Washington — President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to ban transgender girls and women from competing on sports teams that match their gender identity, marking his latest move targeting transgender rights. “The war on women’s sports is over,” Mr. Trump declared at a White House event celebrating the mandate. The order, titled “Keeping Men
Washington — Senate Republicans said Wednesday that they intend to move forward with their own plan to approve key components of President Trump’s agenda beginning next week, as the House efforts to start the budget reconciliation process have stalled. “It’s time for the Senate to move,” Sen. Lindsey Graham told reporters Wednesday, after briefing Senate