The standard should be, if Cesium-137 or other isotopes of concern are detectable in food items, they ought to be pulled off shelves, or at the very least labeled with warnings so consumers can make an informed decision. Unfortunately, that’s not the system we have.
The Trump administration is staking out new ground in the fight to retain loyal U.S. attorneys after a string of setbacks, piling on pressure as top federal prosecutors stand firm in their roles and push forward with probes of the president's political adversaries. “UNITED WE
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday rejected what he described as the “false choice” between annexing Greenland and the future of NATO. In an interview on NBC News’s “Meet the Press,” Bessent brushed off concerns from European allies about the future of the defense
The jury trial is a cornerstone of democratic governance and a vital protection against government overreach, and its preservation is essential to ensuring justice, limiting government power, and protecting the rights of Americans.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) on Sunday pushed back against the Trump administration for reportedly ordering around 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota. “This act was clearly designed to intimidate the people of Minneapolis. And
Americans are increasingly likely to say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics have been too tough, according to a poll released Sunday. In the CBS News/YouGov poll conducted late last week, 61 percent of respondents say the way ICE is conducting its operations
The 21st century is featuring a second space age that is increasingly private.
While many people will have to wait until Jan. 26 to file their taxes, taxpayers who qualify for the IRS Free File program can already submit their federal returns, the agency said in a recent news release.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) moved to reshape the boards of three state universities Saturday, appointing 27 new members within hours of taking office as the commonwealth’s first female governor. At the University of Virginia, Spanberger named 10 appointees to the
Big Boy No. 4014, described as "the Elvis Presley of locomotives," could begin its first ever coast-to-coast tour in just a matter of weeks.
For those watching closely, Minnesota has been teetering.
Counting down the days until you can change your clock? It won't be much longer.
President Trump drew fury from several fronts when he announced Saturday that he would levy new tariffs on Denmark and other European allies, which would last until “a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.” European leaders, including close ally
Even though the vast majority of Americans have not been “carefully taught to hate and fear,” many have chosen to go along to get along.
The Pentagon has ordered roughly 1,500 active-duty soldiers to ready for a possible deployment to Minnesota, according to several media reports, citing unnamed defense officials. The move comes after President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act amid widespread
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) is calling President Trump’s bluff on his threats to gain control of Greenland. Gingrich cast doubts on the president’s comments, although the retired legislator acknowledged he “could be wrong," he told John Catsimatidis in a radio
For as long as Donald Trump has deployed his ICE brownshirts in the “Democrat” cities he so despises, Americans have been out in the streets, confronting his masked goons and making sure the rest of the world sees what’s going on. One of the first witness videos I saw was in
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is a wild card ahead of this year's midterm elections. President Trump and parts of the Republican Party have aligned his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement with MAHA and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
The Trump administration has put its full backing behind whole milk, with new dietary guidelines explicitly recommending full-fat dairy products and President Trump signing a bill to allow schools to serve whole milk again. And while the focus may seem abrupt, it reflects a
President Trump on Saturday said he will sign an executive order to secure an "EXCLUSIVE" four-hour time slot for the annual Army-Navy college football game in December. "The Army-Navy Game is one of our Greatest American Traditions — Unmatched Patriotism, Courage, and Honor!"
A human rights group on Saturday found that the number of deaths during widespread anti-government protests in Iran has reached over 3,300. The Human Rights Group Activist News Agency verified the latest death toll after three weeks of protests, with 4,382 cases that the group
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Saturday said Senate Democrats will block President Trump's new 10 percent tariffs to be implemented on European countries over his calls for the U.S. to acquire Greenland. "Donald Trump’s foolhardy tariffs have already driven up
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CBS News that President Trump would sue the media outlet if it cut its 13-minute interview with the president, according to multiple news reports on Saturday. CBS News's Tony Dokoupil interviewed Trump on Tuesday for the "CBS
President Trump will ask countries that want to join his "Board of Peace" to oversee Gaza to pay $1 billion for membership, according to reporting from Bloomberg and The Atlantic on Saturday. A draft charter seen by both outlets showed that Trump will serve as the executive
European leaders on Saturday said the trade deal with the U.S. and the European Union is on hold after President Trump announced new 10 percent tariffs on Denmark and other European countries over his growing rhetoric to acquire Greenland. President of the European People's
The U.S. military conducted a strike in northwest Syria on Friday that killed an Al-Qaeda leader with ties to an alleged ISIS gunman who killed three Americans in an ambush last month, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). CENTCOM on Saturday identified the deceased
President Trump is facing scrutiny over his increasing demands for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, facing pushback from Danish and Greenlandic leaders, some Republican lawmakers and a majority of Americans. The president has frequently said the U.S. needs the island territory
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) called for unity and pledged to “work tirelessly” for Virginians as she was sworn in as the Commonwealth’s first female governor on Saturday. “It is the honor of my life to stand before you and take the oath today,” Spanberger said as she stood on
President Trump’s power over the Federal Reserve will be front and center at the Supreme Court next week. The justices on Wednesday will hear arguments on whether Trump can fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over accusations of mortgage fraud. Looming over it all is the Justice
President Trump has invited the presidents of Egypt, Turkey and Argentina to join his newly created “Gaza Board of Peace.” The White House announced the board’s creation on Friday as part of the Trump administration's efforts to advance its 20-point peace plan for the region.
Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Saturday slammed President Trump's new 10 percent tariffs on Denmark and European allies, saying the tariffs will hurt the U.S. and divide NATO if the president takes Greenland by military force. "This response to our
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville predicted Saturday that the 2026 midterm elections will be a “wipeout” for Republicans, with Democrats picking up 25 seats “at a minimum.” “Frankly, it’s going to be a wipeout,” Carville told host Kayleigh McEnany on Fox News’s
CNN analyst Elie Honig blasted the Trump administration Friday evening after the Justice Department (DOJ) moved to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over the unrest following protests over immigration enforcement in the state. Honig, a former
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from withholding tens of millions of dollars in funding for Minnesota’s food stamp program amid widespread claims of fraud. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins directed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) in a
President Trump is attempting to reverse the progress made towards racial equality by Martin Luther King Jr. by eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs, withdrawing from legal actions to enforce the Voting Rights Act, and cutting funding for anti-poverty initiatives.
Swing seat incumbents are already facing Republican attacks over the governor’s efforts to curb ICE.
Denmark leaders are refusing to "back down" to the Trump administration after President Trump announced plans Saturday to impose new tariffs on the country and seven of its allies next month amid his push to acquire Greenland. Danish lawmaker Pelle Dragsted, in a translated
Millions of small businesses are discovering that the emergency fiscal help they relied on in 2020 came with a long tail of unintended consequences.
President Trump on Saturday said it's "time to look for new leadership" in Iran, after the nation's leader lashed out at the president for supporting anti-government protesters and blamed the U.S. for the regime's deadly crackdown. In an interview with Politico, Trump doubled