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Washington — FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine on Monday, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included “false and obviously fabricated” claims. The 19-page lawsuit, filed in the District of Columbia, is seeking $250 million in damages. Sarah Fitzpatrick, the reporter who wrote the …
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday said it will consider an appeal from Catholic preschools in Colorado that said they were excluded from the state-funded universal preschool program because they sought to admit only children whose families adhere to the church’s teachings on gender and sexual orientation. The legal fight, known as St. Mary …
Two lawmakers are speaking out against a potential merger between United Airlines and American Airlines, saying a deal would weaken industry competition and harm consumers. “If United and American were to merge, airlines would face less pressure from rivals to keep the cost of flying down, and airlines across the industry could raise ticket prices …
Democratic, Republican strategists on fundraising before midterm elections – CBS News Watch CBS News New data is emerging on fundraising efforts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Carrie Lukas join CBS News with more.
Today’s mortgage interest rates could be affordable for borrowers looking to buy a home or refinance an existing one. alynst/Getty Images Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance in early 2026 began the year with cautious optimism. Mortgage interest rates had been falling with no clear end in sight after the Federal Reserve issued three rate …
Tensions are high at the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports in the area affected by a U.S. blockade. CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata reports, and “60 Minutes” correspondent has more on potential blueprints for operations to remove Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that he was “stunned and saddened” by a photo of an Israeli soldier striking a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon. “I condemn the act in the strongest terms,” Netanyahu wrote in a post on X, adding that military authorities would take “harsh disciplinary …
Tick season is sending more people to hospitals. Here’s how you can protect yourself. – CBS News Watch CBS News The CDC is reporting the most weekly emergency room visits for tick bites for this time of the year in at least a decade. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to protect …
Iran war risks escalating again as Tehran says it hasn’t agreed to new round of peace talks – CBS News Watch CBS News The Iranian regime says it never agreed to a new round of peace talks announced by President Trump, which he said could begin as soon as Monday in Pakistan. Imtiaz Tyab has …
Kash Patel reacts to The Atlantic report on alleged excessive drinking, absences – CBS News Watch CBS News FBI Director Kash Patel is threatening legal action after an Atlantic report emerged that detailed his apparent excessive drinking and unexplained absences. CBS News’ Katrina Kaufman reports.