WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to defend the Iran war in fiery remarks to Congress on Wednesday, saying it was not a quagmire and attacking Democratic lawmakers as “feckless” for criticizing the unpopular conflict. Hegseth was testifying before Congress for the first time since the U.S. and Israel launched …
San Francisco-based sexual wellness company OneTaste is lobbying for clemency through allies of President Trump for its former CEO and founder, Nicole Daedone, and former head of sales Rachel Cherwitz, who were both sentenced to more than five years in prison for forced labor conspiracy. CBS News’ Shanelle Kaul has more.
Former FBI Director James Comey made his first court appearance Wednesday after his indictment a day earlier for allegedly making threats against President Trump. He did not enter a plea on Wednesday. Federal Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick read the charges against Comey and denied the Justice Department’s attempts to set conditions of release. “I …
KAMPALA, April 29 (Reuters) – A canoe carrying an estimated 35 to 40 passengers capsized on a river in Uganda’s west near Lake Albert, police said on Wednesday. Police said in a statement on X that one survivor had been identified and the exact number of missing people was yet to be confirmed due to …
The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s new congressional map in a 6-3 decision on Wednesday. The ruling is a major win for Republicans and weakens the Voting Rights Act. CBS News’ Jan Crawford, Katrina Kaufman and contributor Jessica Levinson have the latest.
The U.S. might have been born out of rebellion against a British monarch, but the two countries now also have a long history of diplomatic relations. And what’s a friendship without gift-giving? Presidents and monarches have been exchanging gifts on diplomatic trips for nearly two centuries. Some gifts have been infamous — such as George …
Knowing where CD account interest rates may be heading is critical for savers looking to lock in the highest return possible now. Getty Images/iStockphoto Interest rates have been high for a while now, and though that’s unfortunate news for consumers needing to borrow cash, for savers, it’s a boon. It’s particularly beneficial for those willing …
The cost of the conflict in Iran is about $25 billion at this point, according to an estimate from the acting comptroller Jules Hurst, who revealed the number in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday. Hurst is appearing alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan …
As “NCIS” nears the highly-anticipated finale of season 23, it will also be star Wilmer Valderama’s 200th episode on the show. He reflects on his time on the series and reveals the season finale will have “a lot of danger,” adding, “we’re setting a crazy tone for next season.”
King Charles gifted President Trump a British World War II relic with his name on it, delivered rousing remarks to Congress, and cracked quite a few historical jokes during his state visit to Washington, D.C., alongside Queen Camilla Here are some of the standout moments and photos from their visit: Charles gifts Trump WWII-era submarine …