[ad_1] Ever since the chaotic American withdrawal from Afghanistan, President Trump has said it was a mistake for the U.S. military to leave Bagram Air Base, in part, because of its proximity to China. Lately, he’s returned to that argument in proposing the base should again be under U.S. control. “One of the reasons we…
[ad_1] The U.S. economy grew at a strong 3.8% annualized pace in the second quarter, the government reported Thursday in its final revision of gross domestic product data for April through June. U.S. GDP — the nation’s output of goods and services — rebounded in the spring from a 0.6% first-quarter drop caused by fallout from…
[ad_1] Washington — A branch of the National Archives released a mostly unredacted version of Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s military records to Nicholas De Gregorio, an ally of Jack Ciattarelli, her GOP opponent in the New Jersey governor’s race. The disclosure potentially violates the Privacy Act of 1974 and exemptions established under the Freedom of…
[ad_1] Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed numerous generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia next week, U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News on Thursday. “The Secretary of War will be addressing his senior military leaders early next week,” said chief Pentagon spokesman…
[ad_1] Trump’s White House ballroom and Van Buren Reporter’s Notebook: Trump’s White House ballroom and Martin Van Buren 01:50 Washington — New architectural renderings obtained by CBS News reveal in more detail the White House ballroom that is currently under construction. The Trump administration announced in July that a 90,000-square-foot ballroom with a seated capacity…
[ad_1] The White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sent a memo to federal agencies Wednesday night telling them to prepare layoff plans if there is a government shutdown, increasing the stakes ahead of Congress’ Tuesday deadline to pass a government funding bill. The news was first reported by Politico. The memo, obtained by…
[ad_1] Washington — Federal prosecutors are nearing a decision about whether to seek an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime foe of President Trump’s, multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News. It’s unclear what alleged crimes Comey could be charged with, but multiple media outlets have reported that prosecutors have…
[ad_1] Justice Department nearing decision on indictment of former FBI Director James Comey – CBS News Watch CBS News The Justice Department is nearing a decision to seek an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of lying to Congress five years ago. Nancy Cordes has more. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] At the United Nations General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sounded like a wartime leader carrying the weight of more than three years of fighting. He warned the global delegates that international law does not work without the backing of “powerful friends” and ultimately, military backup. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joins…
[ad_1] An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration along with a 25% cut to its 2026 budget, according to a draft obtained by CBS News from three sources. The cuts hit the agency’s research functions hardest. Under the proposal, Oceanic and Atmospheric Research would be eliminated as an…
