President Trump took to social media Friday to defend the Justice Department’s “anti-weaponization” fund despite mounting resistance among some Senate Republicans. Former attorney for Mr. Trump, Michael Cohen, joins to discuss his case for a share of the $1.8 billion compensation fund.
What travelers should know as busy Memorial Day weekend begins – CBS News Watch CBS News A record number of travelers are set to take to the road and air this Memorial Day Weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
In his final tribute to CBS News Radio ahead of its shuttering, Major Garrett introduces coverage of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Washington — The Trump administration was preparing Friday for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran, according to sources with direct knowledge of the planning, even as diplomacy continued. No final decision on strikes had been reached as of Friday afternoon. “Circumstances pertaining to Government” are keeping President Trump from attending his son Donald …
What we know about new UFO file release – CBS News Watch CBS News The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports.
SpaceX launched a revamped Super Heavy-Starship rocket Friday on a flight to test more powerful engines, enhanced control systems and a host of other upgrades needed to streamline operations and improve safety and reliability. Once operational, Elon Musk’s company is counting on the mammoth rocket to launch larger Starlink satellites and government and commercial payloads, …
Washington — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas said a two-hour meeting Thursday with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about the Justice Department’s new “anti-weaponization fund” was “one of the roughest meetings I’ve seen in my entire time in the Senate.” “There were fireworks at an epic level,” Cruz said Friday on his podcast. “Fiery …
President Trump is defending the Justice Department’s nearly $1.8 billion so-called anti-weaponization fund, despite heavy criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.
Why did Tulsi Gabbard step down as director of national intelligence? – CBS News Watch CBS News National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down from her post effective June 30, citing her husband’s battle with cancer. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more details.
Sixteen people have been hurt in an explosion and fire on a barge at a Staten Island shipyard Friday in New York City. Two firefighters and one civilian suffered serious injuries, the New York City Fire Department said. Eleven other firefighters and two EMS personnel were also hurt. All have been rushed to area hospitals. …