Democrats release counteroffer to avert shutdown while House advances GOP plan

Washington — Democrats released a counteroffer Wednesday night to fund the government and avert a possible shutdown next month. But Republicans are forging ahead with their plan, advancing the legislation in a key House vote earlier in the evening.  House GOP leaders on Tuesday announced a plan to keep the government funded until Nov. 21,

Ex-CDC director says she was fired by RFK Jr. over vaccine changes in Senate hearing

Susan Monarez, who was ousted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., testified before the Senate committee focused on health that she faced pressure from the secretary to change the childhood vaccine schedule. Caitlin Huey-Burns has details. Original CBS News Link</a

5 Key Takeaways From FBI Director’s Testimony Before House Oversight Committee

An aide speaks to Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel (R) as he testifies before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington on Sept. 17, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Oversight Committee on Sept. 17, facing lawmakers’ statements and questions for five hours. Members on both sides of

Suspect arrested for allegedly making threat against Utah college where Kirk was killed

On the same day that Tyler Robinson was formally charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk, a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly making a threat of terrorism against Utah Valley University, where Kirk was killed, according to local authorities. “There were clear and specific threats of violence and Utah Valley University was specifically

Pentagon reviewing service members’ social media posts on Charlie Kirk

The Pentagon has been looking through dozens of social media posts that appear to come from U.S. service members in the wake of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, brought to the military’s attention through various means. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has publicly warned against any commentary mocking or praising his killing.  In a post

A Look Inside the Lavish State Banquet for Trump at Windsor Castle

Britain’s King Charles III (L) stands beside U.S. President Donald Trump to deliver a speech at a State Banquet during the second State Visit of Trump, at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on Sept. 17, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/POOL/AFP via Getty Images WINDSOR, England—As President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump continue their two-day state visit