Hegseth says he will let troops take personal firearms onto military bases

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations, citing the Second Amendment and recent shootings at bases across the country. In a video posted to X, Hegseth said he is signing a memo that will direct base commanders to allow requests for troops to …

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A Look at Todd Blanche, the Ex-Trump Lawyer Who’s the President’s Pick for Acting Attorney General

Blanche, whom Trump elevated Thursday from deputy attorney general to acting U.S. attorney general, rose to prominence representing the president in criminal cases that consumed the four years between his first and second terms. Blanche, a former federal prosecutor and law firm partner, led Trump’s criminal defense team, representing the Republican in matters including his …

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Exit of Trump Officials Including FBI Director Patel Under Discussion, Atlantic Reports

April 2 (Reuters) – ⁠There ⁠are ⁠discussions about FBI ​Director Kash ‌Patel, Army Secretary ‌Daniel ⁠Driscoll ⁠and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer ​leaving the Trump ​administration, the Atlantic reported ⁠on ⁠Thursday, citing ⁠people familiar ​with White House ​plans. The ⁠timing is uncertain and ⁠President Donald Trump has not yet ⁠made up his mind, the Atlantic reported. …

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Cuba Announces Decision to Pardon 2,010 Prisoners

HAVANA, April ⁠2 (Reuters) – ⁠Cuba ⁠on Thursday ​said it ‌would free ‌2,010 ⁠prisoners from ⁠the island’s jails, ​according to ​state-run media, the ⁠second time ⁠this ⁠year the country ​has announced ​a ⁠prisoner amnesty ⁠amid ongoing talks with the United ⁠States. Cuba’s state-run Granma newspaper called the decision a “humanitarian and ⁠sovereign gesture.” (Reporting by …

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4/2: CBS Evening News – CBS News

4/2: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Pam Bondi is out as attorney general; police release body camera footage of Tiger Woods’ arrest.

Oil prices surge again after Trump speech on Iran war

Oil prices surged again on Thursday after President Trump did not provide a clear timeline for the end of the Iran war or a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz during his nationwide address on Wednesday night. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.

FBI arrests 8 for allegedly defrauding Medicare out of over $50 million

FBI arrests 8 for allegedly defrauding Medicare out of over $50 million – CBS News Watch CBS News The FBI arrested eight people on Thursday for allegedly scheming to defraud Medicare out of more than $50 million. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has been following the story for several months and joins “The Daily Report” …

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Attorney General Pam Bondi ousted by Trump

Attorney General Pam Bondi ousted by Trump – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. Nancy Cordes has more.

Bodycam video released of Tiger Woods’ arrest

Bodycam video released of Tiger Woods’ arrest – CBS News Watch CBS News Body camera footage of Tiger Woods’ arrest has been released, less than a week after the golf icon was taken into custody following a car crash in Florida and charged with driving under the influence. Nicole Valdes has the latest.

Artemis II on course for moon after completing translunar injection burn

Artemis II on course for moon after completing translunar injection burn – CBS News Watch CBS News The Artemis II had a successful translunar injection burn Thursday night, allowing the four-person crew to leave Earth’s orbit and head for the moon. CBS News’ Bill Harwood and Peter King have more.