What Do Democrats and Republicans Want in Government Shutdown Dispute?

Partisan deadlock on Capitol Hill has triggered a government shutdown, with Democrats conditioning their support for a stopgap funding bill on health care provisions they say are essential to protecting Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. Meanwhile, Republicans say that the Democratic plan would once again open the door to billions of taxpayer dollars flowing to

DHS and FBI warn about attacks on ICE facilities by “domestic violent extremists”

The Department of Homeland Security and FBI have issued a joint intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News that warns of attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel and facilities, including by “domestic violent extremists” claiming to respond to immigration enforcement activities. The memo — circulated to state and local law enforcement nationwide on Wednesday

Patients Detail Hurdles, Hassles, High Cost of Prescription Drugs

“If I were 10 percent less mean or 10 percent less stubborn, I’d probably be dead,” Sarah, a multiple sclerosis patient, said when describing her year-long battle to obtain the medication that could alter the course of the incurable condition and extend her productive life for years. Diagnosed at age 37, Sarah said she experienced

$17,000 per Month: How Sky-High Prescription Prices Take Toll on Patients

“If I were 10 percent less mean or 10 percent less stubborn, I’d probably be dead,” Sarah, a multiple sclerosis patient, said when describing her year-long battle to obtain the medication that could alter the course of the incurable condition and extend her productive life for years. Diagnosed at age 37, Sarah said she experienced

Students Hold Walk-Out Protest Over California School Bathroom Policy

Eddie Ledesma, the brother of Lesley Ledesma (background wearing pink), speaks out against trans-identified males allowed to use the girls’ bathrooms at Esperanza High School in Anaheim, Calif. on Oct. 1, 2025. Courtesy California Family Council About 60 students walked out of morning classes on Oct. 1 to protest their high school’s policy allowing male

Trump threatens permanent cuts as shutdown stalemate continues

Trump threatens permanent cuts as shutdown stalemate continues – CBS News Watch CBS News As Republicans and Democrats fail to come to an agreement on government funding, President Trump is threatening to use the shutdown to fire some federal workers. Weijia Jiang reports. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before

FDA head says Trump-Pfizer deal to lower prescription drug costs is “major step”

FDA head says Trump-Pfizer deal to lower prescription drug costs is “major step” – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump announced plans to reduce the prices of prescription drugs. Americans will be able to buy them at discount on a “TrumpRx” website that rolls out next year. Nikki Battiste spoke to FDA Commissioner Marty