Senate kicks off “vote-a-rama” on Trump’s “big, beautiful bill”

Washington — The Senate kicked off a “vote-a-rama” on President Trump’s massive tax bill Monday, beginning what’s expected to be a marathon session after the chamber debated the bill into the wee hours of the morning as Republicans work to pass the centerpiece legislation of Mr. Trump’s second-term agenda. The House narrowly passed the bill last

Canada PM says trade talks with U.S. resuming

Toronto — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said late Sunday trade talks with U.S. have resumed after Canada rescinded its plan to tax U.S. technology firms. President Trump said Friday that he was suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called “a direct and

HHS cuts CDC staff who made sure birth control is safe for women at risk

For Brianna Henderson, birth control isn’t just about preventing pregnancy.  The Texas mother of two was diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal heart condition after having her second child. In addition to avoiding another pregnancy that could be life-threatening, Henderson has to make sure the contraception she uses doesn’t jeopardize her health. For more

Senate votes on Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” set for morning

Washington — The Senate debated President Trump’s massive tax bill into early Monday. Votes are scheduled for Monday morning, as Republicans try to pass the centerpiece legislation of Mr. Trump’s second term agenda. The House narrowly passed the bill last month, and Senate Republicans have been working to put their mark on the legislation, treading

Iran’s capabilities suffered “severe damage,” head of nuclear watchdog says

Iran’s nuclear capabilities suffered “severe damage” in last week’s U.S. airstrikes but not “total damage,” said the man in charge of the world’s global nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency. “One cannot claim that everything has disappeared and there is nothing there.”  “It is clear that there has been severe damage, but it’s not

International medical graduates due to start residencies caught in visa bottleneck

International medical graduates due to start residencies caught in visa bottleneck – CBS News Watch CBS News Hundreds of international medical graduates have found themselves stuck in a bottleneck after the Trump administration’s recent pause in processing their visas. As Janet Shamlian explains, that could strain staffing at medical centers across the country. View CBS