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Washington — President Trump frequently touts a U.S. economy that’s on the rise under his stewardship: he talks about energy and grocery prices that are falling, lower mortgage rates and claims he’s vanquished inflation. He argues things have never been better for the American consumer, especially after predecessor Joe Biden’s administration.    This month, there were mixed messages on the economy — Americans’ consumer confidence slid to its lowest point since May, but this week, revised data showed that the U.S. economy grew at a strong 3.8% pace in the second quarter.Consumers say they’re wary, with Americans recently surveyed by CBS…

Hurricane Humberto intensifies in the Atlantic – CBS News Watch CBS News Tropical storms and Hurricane Humberto are posing potential threats to the Caribbean and Southeastern U.S. Source link

If the government shuts down next week, the White House said it will look for ways to permanently eliminate some federal workers, rather than just temporarily send them home on unpaid leave. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Well, the federal government is set to run out of funding in just five days. And with no deal on the horizon, the White House is instructing agencies to look for people to fire permanently if a temporary shutdown does occur. It is an unprecedented escalation in the standoff between Republicans and Democrats on federal spending. And joining us now to talk through all of…

President Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. would impose a new round of tariffs, including a 100% tariff on pharmaceutical drugs, a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture, a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and a 30% tariff on heavy trucks. In social media posts to Truth Social, Mr. Trump said the new tariffs would take effect Oct. 1. Mr. Trump said in his posts that the 100% tariff on “any branded or patented Pharmaceutical Product” would not apply to companies building manufacturing plants in the U.S., which he defined as either “breaking ground” or being “under construction.”In 2024, America…

Don’t let JD Vance silence our independent journalism On September 15, Vice President JD Vance attacked The Nation while hosting The Charlie Kirk Show. In a clip seen millions of times, Vance singled out The Nation in a dog whistle to his far-right followers. Predictably, a torrent of abuse followed. Throughout our 160 years of publishing fierce, independent journalism, we’ve operated with the belief that dissent is the highest form of patriotism. We’ve been criticized by both Democratic and Republican officeholders—and we’re pleased that the White House is reading The Nation. As long as Vance is free to criticize us…

9/26: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Trump’s feud with James Comey looms over criminal indictment; 9-year-old boy gives up foul ball to 80-year-old woman at Phillies game Source link

U.S. Magistrate Judge Lindsey Vaala expressed confusion and surprise at some points during the seven-minute court session when a federal grand jury impaneled in Alexandria, Virginia,  returned the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey Thursday night.According to a transcript of the proceedings obtained by CBS News, Judge Vaala asked the newly named interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan — a former Trump personal lawyer — why there were two versions of the indictment.A majority of the grand jury that reviewed the Comey matter voted not to charge him with one of the three counts presented by prosecutors, according to a…

The government is just days away from shutting down if Congress can’t reach a deal. President Trump upped the stakes, threatening large-scale layoffs if Democrats don’t provide the necessary votes. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: We are four days away from a government shutdown.A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: And a memo from the White House promises to punish federal workers if that happens. The Trump administration is threatening large-scale layoffs if Democrats don’t provide the necessary votes to avoid a shutdown. We don’t know exactly which jobs would be targeted or how many federal workers could lose their jobs, but the deadline to come…

Attorney General Pam Bondi said late Friday she has ordered Justice Department agents to guard Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal authorities.The move by Bondi came after one detainee was killed and two others were injured in a shooting at an ICE field office in Dallas on Wednesday, the latest shooting or threat targeting an ICE facility or immigration agent in recent months. “At my direction, I am deploying DOJ agents to ICE facilities—and wherever ICE comes under siege—to safeguard federal agents, protect federal property, and immediately arrest all individuals…

Don’t let JD Vance silence our independent journalism On September 15, Vice President JD Vance attacked The Nation while hosting The Charlie Kirk Show. In a clip seen millions of times, Vance singled out The Nation in a dog whistle to his far-right followers. Predictably, a torrent of abuse followed. Throughout our 160 years of publishing fierce, independent journalism, we’ve operated with the belief that dissent is the highest form of patriotism. We’ve been criticized by both Democratic and Republican officeholders—and we’re pleased that the White House is reading The Nation. As long as Vance is free to criticize us…