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Trump has asked Justice Dept. for $230 million for claims involving past criminal cases against him

President Trump and his legal team have asked the Justice Department to pay him about $230 million to settle two federal damage claims over investigations into him during both his first administration and the Biden administration, according to a source familiar with the claims. This raises the possibility of a conflict of interest, since some […]

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Tariffs are starting to bite consumers and businesses, economists say

Trump administration tariffs imposed this year on dozens of nations and a range of industries are fueling inflation, especially for goods that are widely imported into the U.S., a recent analysis shows.  Product categories seeing some of the biggest price hikes due to tariffs include furniture, car parts, electronics and musical instruments, according to economists at the Federal […]

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Historic preservation group fears ballroom annex will overwhelm White House

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a nonprofit chartered by Congress to further the historic preservation policy in the U.S., has written a letter urging the Trump administration to pause the demolition of the East Wing of the White House until a review of President Trump’s ballroom plans is completed.  The letter, sent Tuesday and addressed to […]

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60% of workers are unhappy with key aspects of their job, survey finds

Six in 10 U.S. workers say their jobs fall short of the standards for a “quality” position — one that offers basics such as fair pay, a steady schedule and career growth — according to research from advocacy group Jobs for the Future. Although government labor statistics track how many Americans are employed and how […]

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Potential shooting plot at Atlanta airport thwarted, police say

Police say a man went to the Atlanta airport with a gun, allegedly planning to open fire. Billy Joe Cagle was scouting the area Monday, authorities say, but thanks to a tip from his family, police were able to intervene. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports.

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10/20: CBS Evening News Plus

10/20: CBS Evening News Plus – CBS News Watch CBS News Government shutdown forces furloughs at U.S. nuclear agency; Reporter’s Notebook: The political courage to speak up

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Government shutdown live updates as Senate prepares for 11th vote to fund government

Energy Secretary Chris Wright, speaking at a news conference in Nevada, said a “large majority” of employees at the federal agency that oversees the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile have been furloughed, though he noted that “there is a certain number of mission-critical folks that are still working.” “We have run out of federal funds for […]

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10/19: Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Sen. Katie Britt discuss the government shutdown as an impasse in Congress nears the three-week mark, and weigh in on the Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug boats. Plus, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde joins.

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Patrol car struck by shrapnel from artillery round fired over I-5 from Camp Pendleton, CHP says

California Highway Patrol officials say that a patrol vehicle was struck by shrapnel from an artillery round that was fired during Saturday’s live-fire event at Camp Pendleton to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary.  The metal shrapnel came from an “explosive ordnance fired over the Interstate 5 freeway” that had “detonated overhead prematurely,” CHP […]

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Secret Service found a “suspicious stand” near Florida airport used by Trump, FBI says

Federal officials found what they have described as a “suspicious stand” near an area of Palm Beach International Airport used by Air Force One when President Trump travels to Florida, FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday in a social media post. The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement it found “items of interest” while sweeping […]

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