A private CBS staff meeting becomes an open fight over ’60 Minutes’
Anchor Scott Pelley openly challenged CBS News leadership during a staff meeting Monday, turning what was supposed to be a friendly introduction to the new executive producer overseeing “60 Minutes” into a blunt argument about who gets to make decisions at one of television’s most valuable news franchises. The meeting was called to introduce Nick […]
Californians vote for governor and Los Angeles mayor: Here’s what you need to know
Californians head to the polls Tuesday in a primary election that could reshape two of the state’s highest-profile races. The contests for governor and Los Angeles mayor are drawing national attention, with several well-known candidates competing for spots in November’s general election. Governor’s race could set up unusual runoff The race to replace term-limited Gov. […]
Trump taps inexperienced loyalist to oversee nation’s intelligence agencies
President Donald Trump tapped a loyal political supporter as acting director of national intelligence, despite his lack of experience in any intelligence role. Trump named Bill Pulte, 38, a federal housing official who has called for criminal investigations of several of the president’s political foes, to temporarily replace Tulsi Gabbard, who is resigning on June […]
Jill Biden reopens a debate many Democrats wanted closed
Former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden’s new memoir is reopening a debate many Democrats would rather leave behind. The book, “View from the East Wing,” revisits the final months of President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign and his decision to abandon his reelection bid. While Jill Biden continues to defend her husband’s fitness for office, some […]
SpaceX is changing the rules for IPOs. You’ll soon see the results in your 401(k)
SpaceX says it’s ready for launch. Elon Musk’s rocket company is set to become the largest initial public offering in history, hitting the market with a $1.8 trillion valuation. But when it goes public, SpaceX will soar ahead of other companies waiting in line. Index providers are rewriting rules, according to Bloomberg, and your 401(k) […]
White House nixes ‘anti-weaponization’ fund panned by GOP and Democrats
The White House is apparently scrapping plans for a nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump after congressional pushback, including from Republicans. The Trump administration declined to comment. However, it pointed to a statement in which the Justice Department agreed to abide by a judge’s ruling that blocked the fund’s […]
Alexis Wilkins, country singer and Kash Patel’s girlfriend, sues MS NOW for defamation
Cable news network MS NOW faces a defamation lawsuit from Alexis Wilkins, a country singer and girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel, who alleged the network intended to harm her in a December report. The story was the latest in a series published that examined Patel’s behavior and actions as the nation’s top cop. The […]
Face of Defense: Damage Controlman Develops Next Generation of Warfighters
Naval Education and Training Command recently honored Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Crystal Avila, a damage controlman and instructor assigned to Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill., as the Junior Instructor of the Year.
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper
Army Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper was a World War II soldier who bravely sacrificed his life in France to save his platoon, earning the Medal of Honor.