Senate Republicans block Democrats’ attempt to force Cuba war powers vote

Washington — Senate Democrats on Tuesday tried to force a vote on a measure to prevent President Trump from launching a military attack on Cuba, as he repeatedly threatens action against the island. But Republicans blocked the procedural vote from moving forward, arguing that the U.S. isn’t engaged in hostilities with Cuba. The issue is …

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Takeaways from King Charles III’s speech before Congress

Takeaways from King Charles III’s speech before Congress – CBS News Watch CBS News King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, becoming only the second British monarch to do so. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins with analysis.

JayCee Cooper, transgender powerlifter, settles discrimination case with USA Powerlifting

A settlement has been finalized in a high-profile case involving transgender athlete JayCee Cooper and USA Powerlifting, following a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that found the organization violated the state’s Human Rights Act by barring Cooper from competition. The Legal Director at Gender Justice, which represented Cooper, announced the settlement and stated, “We celebrate this …

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New York Judge Doesn’t See the ‘Ho, Ho, Ho’ in Alleged SantaCon Fraud

NEW YORK (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the fraud case against the organizer of New York City’s SantaCon bar crawl made it clear at the defendant’s first appearance before her that she’s not a fan of the annual celebration. Judge Colleen McMahon said each year she feels “assaulted by SantaCon” and must stay …

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US to Produce Passports Bearing Trump’s Image

WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) – The ⁠U.S. ⁠State Department said on ⁠Tuesday it would produce a limited number of commemorative ​passports bearing a portrait of Donald Trump, the latest example of the ‌administration attaching the president’s likeness ‌or name to official property. The passports will be released as ⁠part of ⁠celebrations for the 250th anniversary …

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FDA’s Makary Expects Decision on Prasad Successor in Coming Weeks

By Ahmed Aboulenein and ⁠Puyaan ⁠Singh WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) – ⁠U.S. Food and Drug Administration ​Commissioner Marty Makary said on Tuesday there had ‌been no decision ‌yet on outgoing vaccine chief ⁠Vinay Prasad’s ⁠replacement but that he expects an announcement over ​the coming weeks. The FDA announced Prasad’s departure as director of its Center …

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Maui Fire Lawsuit Payouts Are Near. Few Survivors Will Break Even

Leslie Clark isn’t counting on money from the Maui wildfire settlement to help rebuild her family home near Front Street in Lahaina. Worrying about something out of her control “is not good for your health,” said Clark, 62, who lost her home in the August 2023 fire. “It’s not good for anything.” As Maui fire …

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