Congressional leaders, White House reach key agreement on DHS funding

Washington — Congressional negotiators and the White House reached an agreement late Monday on funding for the Department of Homeland Security, sources familiar with the discussions confirmed to CBS News. The agreement moves Congress one step closer to finalizing a bipartisan package to fund the government after months of disagreement and shutdown threats.  The DHS

Congressional leaders, White House reach agreement on funding package

Washington — Negotiators in Congress have reached an agreement with the White House on funding for the Department of Homeland Security, congressional leaders announced on Tuesday, finalizing talks on a broader funding package as a shutdown deadline nears.  “An agreement has been reached for DHS appropriations, which will allow completion of the FY24 appropriations process,”

Trump comments on Jews who vote for Democrats draw outrage

New York — Former President Donald Trump on Monday charged that Jews who vote for Democrats “hate Israel” and hate “their religion,” igniting a firestorm of criticism from the White House and Jewish leaders. Trump, in an interview, had been asked about Democrats’ growing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his handling of