Republicans Propose Bill to Fast-Track Trump’s Efficiency Drive

The proposed bill resurrects a long-defunct presidential authority that expired under the Reagan administration. A bicameral bill put forward by Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) aims to fast-track President Donald Trump’s reorganization of federal agencies by resurrecting and expanding a presidential authority that expired in 1984. The Reorganization Act of 2025

LIVE NOW: Trump Meets With Indian Prime Minister Modi at White House, Holds Press Conference

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House and holds a joint press conference at 5 p.m. ET on Feb. 13. 4:00 p.m. ET – Trump greets Modi (live) 4:05 p.m. ET – Trump hosts a bilateral meeting with Modi (possible tape playback) 5:10 p.m. ET – Trump

UCLA Suspends Students for Justice in Palestine Chapters After Agitators Vandalize Jewish Chancellor’s Home

Students targeted Hollywood talent agent and UC Regent Jay Sures, an outspoken Israel defender Anti-Israel protesters at Jay Sures’ house (X) The University of California, Los Angeles, is temporarily suspending its Students for Justice in Palestine and Graduate Students for Justice in Palestine chapters after members harassed Hollywood talent agent and regent Jay Sures and

US Budget Deficit Widens to $840 Billion in First 4 Months of Fiscal Year

The 12-month rolling deficit topped $2 trillion. The data show the U.S. government is still borrowing ‘at an alarming rate,’ said one analyst. According to new Treasury Department data, the U.S. government registered a $840 billion budget deficit in the first four months of fiscal year 2025, up 58 percent from the previous year. In

New York Gov. Hochul speaks out after Louisiana seeks doctor’s extradition over abortion pill

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke out after Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed an extradition warrant for a New York doctor indicted by a grand jury for allegedly prescribing abortion pills online. Hochul has previously said she would not cooperate with any extradition order for Dr. Margaret Carpenter. Prosecutors said a mother ordered the pill online and

Top DOJ officials, federal prosecutor resign after orders to drop Adams case

Manhattan’s top career federal prosecutor resigned after attorneys in her office were directed to drop their criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, three sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.  Danielle Sassoon stepped down from her role as acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York on Thursday,