Texas Republicans pick controversial outsider Bo French over incumbent in primary for railroad commissioner

Bo French will be the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner after Tuesday’s primary runoffdefeating incumbent Jim Wright. The three-member Railroad Commission regulates the oil and natural gas industry in Texas, despite no longer overseeing railroads. The race evolved into one of the most closely watched Republican primaries in Texas this year, becoming a proxy …

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Latest news on Iran war as Trump sets Cabinet meeting at Camp David

Latest news on Iran war as Trump sets Cabinet meeting at Camp David – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is meeting with his Cabinet at Camp David on Wednesday, where he is expected to discuss the progress in talks with Iran to end the war. CBS News’ Aaron Navarro and Aaron MacLean have …

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What’s the required minimum distribution from a $400,000 retirement account?

If you’re a retiree with $400,000 saved for retirement, the required annual withdrawals can quickly add up. Suchada Toemkraisri/Getty Images Americans approaching retirement right now are facing a very different financial landscape than the one many had planned for. Inflation has remained stubbornly elevated recently and is now rising, market volatility has returned in waves …

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Talarico, Trump react to Paxton’s massive win against Cornyn in Texas

Talarico, Trump react to Paxton’s massive win against Cornyn in Texas – CBS News Watch CBS News State Rep. James Talarico will face a stiff race against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in November after the Trump ally defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday. CBS News’ Fin Gómez reports.

Expert explains why the world feels more lonely

Expert explains why the world feels more lonely – CBS News Watch CBS News Harvard economics professor Roland Fryer joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss what might be behind the world feeling lonelier.