Trump administration can’t require states to cooperate with ICE to get transportation funding, judge says

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Trump administration can't require states to cooperate with ICE to get transportation funding, judge says

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from requiring almost two dozen mostly Democratic states to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in order to receive billions in transportation funding. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned in April his department may cut off grants to any recipients that fail to “cooperate generally with Federal authorities … Read more

6/19: The Takeout with Major Garrett

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6/19: The Takeout with Major Garrett

6/19: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump to decide whether to strike Iran within two weeks, the White House says; Rep. Greg Casar joins “The Takeout” to discuss detained Democratic lawmakers. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not … Read more

Trump signals openness to more negotiations with Iran in “near future”

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Trump signals openness to more negotiations with Iran in "near future"

Trump signals openness to more negotiations with Iran in “near future” – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump said Thursday he will decide on striking Iran within the next two weeks. The president also said in a statement that he believes there is still a chance to negotiate with Iran in the “near future.” … Read more

Rep. Greg Casar says U.S. “entering a scary time” amid lawmaker arrests

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Rep. Greg Casar says U.S. "entering a scary time" amid lawmaker arrests

Rep. Greg Casar says U.S. “entering a scary time” amid lawmaker arrests – CBS News Watch CBS News Federal authorities have arrested several officeholders amid President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Democratic Rep. Greg Casar of Texas, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joins “The Takeout” with his reaction. Be the first to know Get browser notifications … Read more

Proposed public land sale in GOP budget bill draws backlash

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Proposed public land sale in GOP budget bill draws backlash

Proposed public land sale in GOP budget bill draws backlash – CBS News Watch CBS News Under the latest version of President Trump’s budget bill, more than 2 million acres of federally controlled land in western states would be sold off and redeveloped for various purposes. Benji Backer, founder and CEO of Nature Is Nonpartisan, … Read more

Memphis mayor targeted in stalking and attempted kidnapping incident, police say

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Memphis mayor targeted in stalking and attempted kidnapping incident, police say

A man has been charged with stalking, attempted kidnapping and aggravated criminal trespass after allegedly scaling a wall and knocking on the door of Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s residence in Tennessee, police say. The Memphis Police Department said Wednesday that it recovered “a taser, gloves, rope and duct tape” from the vehicle of 25-year-old Trenton … Read more

Retired lieutenant colonel reflects on 2020 Iranian missile attack against U.S. forces in Iraq

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Retired lieutenant colonel reflects on 2020 Iranian missile attack against U.S. forces in Iraq

Retired lieutenant colonel reflects on 2020 Iranian missile attack against U.S. forces in Iraq – CBS News Watch CBS News In January 2020, after the U.S. killed Iran’s top general, Iran responded with the largest ever ballistic missile attack on Americans. Ret. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alan Johnson was at the intended target: A military … Read more