5/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett
5/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News New U.S. travel restrictions imposed over Ebola outbreak; fallout continues over DOJ’s “anti-weaponization fund.”
Sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief arrested in Florida, Rubio says
The sister of the head of a company that is accused of having close ties to Cuban government operations has been arrested in Miami, Florida, federal authorities announced Thursday. Adys Lastres Morera, the sister of Ania Guillermina Lastres Morera — who is the executive president of Grupo de Administración Empresarial SA, or GAESA — was …
SpaceX scrubs test launch of upgraded Starship rocket
SpaceX scrubs test launch of upgraded Starship rocket – CBS News Watch CBS News SpaceX has scrubbed a Thursday test launch of the latest version of its Starship rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
Organization aims to honor veterans after death with live "Taps" renditions
Americans might hear a bugle playing a piece called taps each Memorial Day. Tony Dokoupil has the story about an effort to guarantee that all veterans, when they die, are properly honored with it.
CBS Radio, an American institution, will sign off for the last time
Over the decades, radio’s listeners drifted to television, podcasts and streaming. On Friday, CBS Radio will sign off for the last time. Mark Strassmann takes a look back at the institution.
Todd Blanche tries to sell Republicans on "anti-weaponization fund"
The Justice Department has a new $1.776 billion fund, designated to pay people who allege that politics played a role in their prosecutions under the Biden administration. It’s a settlement without precedent, drawn up by the president’s own appointees after he sued the government. Weijia Jiang has more details.
Trump lawyer-turned-critic Michael Cohen says he’s applying for “anti-weaponization fund” claim
Michael Cohen, a Trump lawyer-turned-critic who served prison time due to his work for the president, is planning to apply for money from the Justice Department’s new “anti-weaponization fund,” he told CBS News on Thursday. “I am working through the process on my own and will submit the letter directly to the DOJ once completed,” …
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch dies at 41 after "severe illness," his family says
One of the greatest NASCAR racers of all time, Kyle Busch, died on Thursday at 41. His family earlier in the day had said he “experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization and was undergoing treatment.” Tom Hanson reports.
Democratic, Republican strategists react to DNC autopsy report of 2024 election
After a long delay and series of reversals, the Democratic National Committee has released its autopsy report of the 2024 presidential election. Political strategists Jim McLaughlin and Amanda Litman join to react to the findings.
Republican lawmakers seek clarity on Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund”
Republican lawmakers seek clarity on Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund” – CBS News Watch CBS News A growing number of lawmakers are speaking out against the Justice Department’s $1.7 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.