The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved the design for the triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built at an entrance to the nation’s capital, a key step in the project’s process. Commissioners, all appointed by Mr. Trump, acted despite overwhelming public opposition to the 250-foot arch, one of several projects that Trump …
Elon Musk is all about big numbers — billions, trillions – and you can find them sprinkled throughout an extraordinary document he just filed to take his rocket maker public. Running more than 250 pages, the prospectus for his SpaceX stock debut shows spending at a massive scale — greater than the economic output of …
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Americans want to show their patriotism, they often don red, white and blue clothing, or sometimes even drape themselves in the U.S. flag. But if you truly want to embody the country’s zeitgeist, just slip on your favorite blue jeans. You probably already own at least one pair, just like …
The release of court records, flight logs, emails, photos and other documents related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has shed new light on his social network, business associates and activities at his various homes — his Manhattan townhouse; estate in Palm Beach, Florida; ranch in New Mexico; and his private island …
President Trump spoke to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday and blasted the Supreme Court over its decision on his tariff policy. This comes as Americans await a massive ruling on Mr. Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship. CBS News’ Aaron Navarro reports.
After years of vetoes and political fights, Gov. Gavin Newsom is now backing taxpayer-funded paid pregnancy leave for California teachers – just as he prepares to leave office and potentially launch a national campaign. The proposal, included in Newsom’s May budget revision, would provide up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave for TK-12 …
Trump postpones AI cybersecurity executive order – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump on Thursday said he was postponing the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence cybersecurity. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Washington — President Trump on Thursday said he delayed the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence expected that afternoon because he doesn’t want to “get in the way” of the United States leading the world in the development and advancement of AI. The president was expected to sign an executive order Thursday afternoon …
Cuban human rights activist Rosa María Payá on Raúl Castro indictment – CBS News Watch CBS News Cuban human rights activist Rosa María Payá joins CBS News 24/7 with her reaction to this week’s indictment of Raúl Castro and what comes next for Cuba.
The planned execution of death row inmate Tony Carruthers in Tennessee was called off Thursday after officials struggled to find a vein for an hour, according to his attorney, who was present at the execution. Maria DeLiberato, an attorney for Carruthers, said she saw Carruthers “wincing and groaning” and called it “horrible” to watch. An …