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US-Iran Trade Messages

After a weekend of contemplation, President Trump continues to ponder the peace deal negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials and whether to give it his stamp of approval.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.

Protests Continue At Newark, NJ ICE Center

In New Jersey, Delaney Hall is located just 9 miles from the World Cup venue Met Life Stadium and a 9 minute drive to Newark Airport, but it’s

Criminal Charges In VA Bus Crash

A Massachusetts family of four was among the five killed in a crash involving a bus on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia south of Washington, DC.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the driver of a bus involved in the crash is facing criminal charges.  

US Strikes Another Drug Boat

The United States military has carried out another attack on vessels it accuses of running drugs.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports the latest strike happened in the Pacific Ocean, the fourth such assault in the past 7 days.  

Virginia Deputy Killed

The man police in Virginia believe is responsible for shooting two sheriff’s deputies and killing one of them was tracked down to North Carolina.   

Less People Smoking

Cigarette smoking rates have hit an all-time low in the US, with just one-in-11 adults now saying they are smokers.  Lisa Dwyer reports on a drop in smoking rates, and what’s leading to less people lighting up.  

Salute To Israel Parade

There was both pageantry and controversy in New York City on Sunday – the pageantry coming with the city’s annual Salute to Israel parade amid unprecedented security measures, and the controversy coming as Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not participate, a mayoral first in over 60 years.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  

Focus On Maine & Texas Senate Races

America is playing close attention to two highly contested Senate races that could shift the balance of power in Congress in November's midterm elections.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Hegseth’s Message To Asia

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was in Asia over the weekend attending an Indo-Pacific forum where he stressed his Asian counterparts to have their nations increase their defense spending, but toning down China threat comments at the defense forum.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  

Hawaii Triple Murder

Authorities in Hawaii have charged a 36-year-old man with murder in the killings of three men in a remote island community known for its

All Recovered From Washington Implosion

Officials in Longview, Washington have confirmed over the weekend

Tech News

We used to get it for free, but now there will be paid tiers for Meta’s social

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US-Iran Agreement Reached

U.S. negotiators and their Iranian counterparts have reportedly reached an agreement to extend the ceasefire and re-open the Strait of Hormuz, but President Trump has the final say on the deal.  Correspondent John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.  

Confusion Over Carroll Investigation

The top federal prosecutor in Chicago denied Thursday evening that his office had opened an investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the woman who said that Donald Trump sexually assaulted her 30 years ago, despite numerous media reports to the contrary.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the Department of Justice appears to be probing a non-profit group they claim helped pay for some of Carroll’s legal bills, while Carroll’s

Dallas Apartment Explosion

A recovery operation is underway in Dallas after an apartment building exploded following reports of a gas leak.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas that it’s unclear how many people may have died in the blast.  

The Trump $250

Some controversy in Washington over the potential for new U.S. currency with President Trump's face on it.  The details from correspondent Ed Donahue.  

Judge OK’s Trump Voter Order

A federal judge is refusing to block an executive order from President Trump that would create a federal voter list and limit some mail-in voting.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.  

Latest On US-Iran Agreement

The United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement to end their months-long war in the Middle East, but there are questions as to what will happen next in what appears to be a multi-step process.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that even if officials on both sides agree, it will still be up to President Trump to give the go-ahead.  

Latest On California Primary

Texas was the big primary this week, and next week California will be front-and-center with important races from the governor to the mayor of Los Angeles.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports while one candidate is seemingly pulling away in the polls in the California Governor's race, the battle for mayor in L-A appears close.  

Focus On NJ ICE Detention Center

National attention has turned to a detention center called Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, an ICE facility where agitators have staged protests outside leading to 6 arrests so far, and one US Senator getting pepper sprayed this week.  Correspondent Joan Jones has details.  

Blue Origin Rocket Explodes

A Blue Origin Glenn rocket exploded Thursday night on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida. 

Alleged Hawaii Murderer Apprehended

It was a frantic couple of days in Hawaii after word spread of three murders of elderly men in two days.   

Finally  

There is a significant shakeup coming to 60 Minutes.  Correspondent Jenifer King reports that CBS is making big changes to the long-running news program, both on the air and behind the scenes.

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Trump Cabinet Discusses Iran

The United States carried out another series of military strikes against Iran Wednesday night, and shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones.  This came after President Trump held a cabinet meeting at the White House where he made clear he’s not happy with the Iran negotiations.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the president said that nations including Saudi Arabia should join the Abraham Accords because as he said, those nations owe it to the United States.  

Washington State Tank Implosion

A small mill town in the Pacific Northwest is trying to recover from a

Biden Sues DOJ

A former president announced he is taking legal action against the Department of Justice.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports on what led Joe Biden to file a lawsuit.  

Alabama Redistricting Appeals To SCOTUS

After a three-judge Federal panel found against Alabama’s plan to redistrict, the state is now taking their case to the Supreme Court to

Bondi’s Cancer Diagnosis

On the same day that the White House announced that Pam Bondi would be joining a newly-formed advisory committee, an ethics group filed a

DOJ Investigates E. Jean Carroll

The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump.   

Texas Showdown Begins

The campaign speeches ended on primary election night, and almost immediately ads hit the airwaves as the candidates in Texas were finalized for a high-profile race for a US Senate seat.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas.  

All Clear In Southern California

It’s the news that as many as 50,000 people who were forced from their homes had been waiting for.  Southern California officials have lifted all evacuation orders for residents near a damaged toxic chemical tank in a town between Los Angeles and Anaheim.  Correspondent Julie Walker has

Florida’s Property Tax Proposal

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled his property tax plan, calling for sweeping tax cuts that if approved, would spare millions of Florida home owners from paying any taxes on their primary residences.  Sue Aller reports that there may be some obstacles in the way to make the proposal a reality.  

Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns

The Minneapolis police chief brought in following the police killing of George Floyd has resigned.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports the chief is leaving office under a cloud of complaints.

Finally  

The fifth and final sentencing in the 2 1/2-year investigation and prosecution of Matthew Perry's death was handed down in a Los Angeles court.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that going to prison will be Perry’s personal assistant who injected the actor with the fatal dose of ketamine. 

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Texas Primary Results

Texas voters have made their choice in several primary runoff elections that could shift the balance of power in Congress in November, and it was also another case of a President Trump endorsement that put a candidate over the top.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports a longtime GOP Senator is accepting a rare defeat.  

Washington State Tank Implosion

A search and recovery operation is underway in Longview, Washington following an implosion of a tank involving hazardous chemicals at a pulp and paper mill that has left multiple people dead and injured and nine

South Carolina & Alabama Redistricting News

Two states made news regarding redistricting and their upcoming primary elections.  Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports that the GOP in South Carolina backed down on their plans to redraw their maps that would have split up Democrat Jim Clyburn’s district, and a court has ruled against Alabama’s plan to carve out new districts what would have helped Republicans.  

SCOTUS Rules Against Meta

The Supreme Court has ruled against Meta in a case involving social media addiction.  Correspondent Ed Donahue explains.  

Union Rideshares

You can now look for the union label when you hail a ride in Massachusetts.  Ride share drivers in the Bay State have organized in what labor leaders are calling a big victory for union recognition.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  

Paxton’s Big Victory

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the GOP US Senate primary runoff election between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, which became the most expensive US Senate primary race in American history with nearly $130 million dollars spent, and a lot of it on attack ads.  It’s expected even more will be spent in the November election battle between Paxton and

Trump’s Cabinet Meeting

A cabinet meeting scheduled to be held at Camp David involving President Trump and his administration to discuss Iran will instead be held at the White House today.  Progress toward reaching a deal has been murky, with the US striking targets near the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran demanding billions of dollars in frozen assets be unfrozen.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the ongoing negotiations. 

 Latest On Southern California Toxic Tank

Some evacuations have been lifted but potential danger still exists in a toxic chemical situation in Southern California.  Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles that the incident just 6 miles from Disneyland is going to take a while to clean up.  

GOP Says No To South Carolina Map Changes

The Republican-led South Carolina state Senate voted Tuesday against advancing a new congressional map, ending the redistricting effort in the state for now and in defiance of President Trump.  Lisa Dwyer reports that the move will not eliminate a majority-Black Democrat district represented by longtime Congressman James Clyburn.

Vance Talks Fraud

Vice President JD Vance met with a number of Republican State Attorneys General at the White House Tuesday as part of the administration’s

Confidence Concerns

With gas prices hovering near a nationwide average of $4-50-a-gallon, and other costs still higher than expected, Americans' confidence in the economy has taken a hit.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  

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US “Self-Defense” Attacks On Iran

Despite claims by President Trump a peace agreement with Iran is drawing closer, and with Iranian negotiators heading to Qatar for talks, the United States launched what it called “self-defense” missile strikes against targets in Iran on Monday.  John Stolnis has the details from Washington.  

California Tank Catastrophe May Be Averted

On a day when President Trump announced that he approved an

NJ Governor Turned Away From ICE Facility

New Jersey’s governor was turned away from a Federal ICE facility in the state’s largest city on Monday, a holding center that Mikie Sherrill demands be closed down.  The story from correspondent Joan Jones.  

Seattle Neighborhood’s Plan To Stop Gun Violence

Following several shootings in their neighborhood, some Seattle residents decided to go to extraordinary lengths to make their street safer.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Candidate Massie

Representative Thomas Massie filed on Monday to run for his Kentucky House seat in 2028, less than a week after losing in the primary to a challenger backed by President Donald Trump.  

Iran & Israel React To The War

On Monday night, the US military unleashed what it called self-defense strikes against Iranian boats and missile launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, which came as the US and Iran have been negotiating to end the war which has frozen Gulf shipping and oil supplies around the world.  Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports as the ongoing talks between the US and Iran on a deal to end the war continue, Israel has not been happy with some of the terms being offered, while Iranians are

Election Day In Texas

It’s a big day in the Lone Star State as Texas voters will head to the polls today in several high-profile runoff elections. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   

Memorial Day Ceremonies

A ceremony was held Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to honor America’s fallen military and mark Memorial Day.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  

Vance To Host Meeting On Fraud

Vice President JD Vance is expected to host state attorneys general at the White House today for a meeting of his task force on fraud. 

Concerns At The FDA

There's confusion at the Food and Drug Administration over a new policy that breaks with requirements for new nicotine products.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Finally  

From the Red Carpet to the big winners and losers at the American Music Awards,  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details.

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Trump Says US-Iran Deal Nearing

A senior U.S. official told reporters on Sunday that a deal to end the war between Iran and the U.S. is nearing completion, although final approval could still take a few days.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.  

Firestorm Over Anti-Weaponization Fund

The US Senate will return to work one week from today, and a political firestorm will be waiting for lawmakers - A taxpayer-funded plan to offer payments to those who claim they were victims of government ‘weaponization.’ Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that idea is inspiring a lot of opposition from Democrats and a large number of Republicans.  Toxic Tank Trouble

Evacuation orders are in place for 50,000 people near a plant about 6 miles from Disneyland where a toxic chemical tank at risk of exploding.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports a number of Red Cross shelters are already set up in the area, and the local and California government are asking for Federal help.  

Who Was The Latest White House Shooter

More is being learned about a man who died after he opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint, shot by Secret Service agents.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Update On New Mexico Overdoses

There are new developments in a deadly overdose case in New Mexico that sickened more than a dozen first responders.   Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  

Latest Abrego Garcia Case

A judge’s new ruling involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia is not sitting well with the Trump administration.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  

Congressional Issues Over US-Iran Talks

President Trump is saying that any deal reached with Iran must include the removal of enriched uranium and that the US blockade of Iranian ports will remain in effect until a deal is reached.  However, it does appear that both sides have agreed in principle to wind down the war, but questions still remain.  Correspondent Joe Federman in Jerusalem reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio says nobody should be jumping to conclusions about the deal that the president is hammering out.  

It’s Memorial Day

Despite high gas prices and high food prices, it’s expected to be a record holiday travel weekend on the roads and at the airports for this Memorial Day weekend.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on what’s open and closed today, and what people are planning for the holiday.  

Details Emerging On Kyle Busch Passing

Authorities have released the 911 call regarding 41-year-old NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, the racing legend who died last week.   Correspondent Jennifer King reports just over a week ago, Busch posted his 69th career win and spoke after the race about what was to be his final NASCAR victory – audio courtesy of Fox Sports.  

South Carolina Stampede

At least 19 people were injured in a stampede at an annual motorcycle rally Sunday morning in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina. 

Website Scrubbed

The Department of Justice has removed from its website all press releases regarding arrests and convictions of people related to the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Finally  

Memorial Day is a federal holiday that is dedicated to mourning and honoring US military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports America's oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping the attack's memory alive this Memorial Day weekend.

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Funding Bill Stalls Over Trump Fund & Ballroom

Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Republican infighting on passing an immigration bill stalled over sparring about White House security funding and that Justice Department fund to compensate Trump

“Autopsy” Raises More Questions Than Answers

It wasn’t just questions about Joe Biden’s fitness as President that led to

Remembering Kyle Busch

There’s sadness in the sports world as NASCAR icon Kyle Busch has died while dealing with a severe illness.   

Texas Democrat Faces anti-Semitic Issues

A Democrat House candidate in Texas is facing accusations of anti-Semitism ahead of next week's primary election in the Lone Star state.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Tennessee Execution Stopped

A death row inmate received a reprieve in Tennessee after an aborted execution attempt.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details.  

Preparing For Memorial Day Weekend

Millions in the U.S. are getting away for the Memorial Day weekend.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports that high gas prices with every state now above $4 dollars-a-gallon isn’t stopping everyone.  

House Hears More Epstein Testimony

A woman testifying about the Epstein scandal says she was "sexually

Cuba’s Threat

While the United States deals with threats from Iran a half a world away, just 90 miles off the coast of Florida is Cuba, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Communist island nation poses a "national security threat" to the US.  Correspondent Clayton Neville has the story.  

Hurricane Predictions

As summer gets closer so does the 2026 hurricane season, and Government meteorologists have issued their predictions.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports that while the west may see more

Prison For Minnesota Fraud

A Minnesota woman was given a lengthy prison sentence for fraud, and a government search continues for other alleged scammers.  Lisa Dwyer reports.

Case Dismissed

A judge has dismissed charges against the assistant principal of a Virginia school where a six-year-old shot a teacher. Katie Clark has details.  

Finally  

Pop star Britney Spears told police she was “an angel” before officers arrested her in March for driving under the influence.

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Raul Castro Indicted

It’s been wanted for decades, and been in the works for weeks, and now it’s happened.  Federal prosecutors have indicted the former president of Cuba for murder but getting him into an American courtroom will be an issue.  Details from correspondent Rich Johnson.  

Police Officers Sue Over Trump Fund

Two police officers who were injured during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot are suing to block any payouts from a new Justice Department fund established in a settlement of a tax case involving President Trump.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that one of the officers, Harry Dunn, spoke to CNN saying that the fund in effect would reward people who attacked police officers and nearly stopped the peaceful transfer of power.  

President Wants Parliamentarian Fired

President Trump is calling for the Senate Parliamentarian to be replaced over White House ballroom security funding.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports it’s a move that the GOP Senate Majority Leader John

New Mexico House Of Horrors

It was a house of horrors in New Mexico where police found three people dead, and at least 18 first responders were overcome by an unknown

Arizona Execution

An inmate on Arizona’s Death Row has been executed for the brutal killing a man in 2002 by dousing him with gasoline and setting him on fire.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  

No Easy A

Just because you’re smart and going to Harvard doesn’t mean you deserve an “A” grade.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an Ivy League school changing its grading standards.  

Reaction To Castro Indictment

Federal prosecutors have charged the brother of Fidel Castro with ordering the shoot down of civilian planes in 1996 that led to the deaths

Election Trump Factor

If this week’s primary elections proved anything, it would be that an

California Wildfires

The peak fire season in California usually begins in June.  Already there are several wildfires burning in Southern California, causing some evacuations and health issues from smoke, and another has ravaged an island off the California coast.  Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles.  

Cost Of War

Questions are being raised after a Congressional report showed that 42 American aircraft were either lost or damaged so far in the Iran war, which has now raised the estimate of the cost for the wartime operations to over $29 billion dollars.

Finally  

A reality TV star is running for mayor of Los Angeles as an independent, and he just received a high-level GOP endorsement.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr takes a look at the campaign of Spencer Pratt.  

On his very first “The Late Show” in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into then-candidate Donald Trump while gorging on Oreo cookies over a

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Trump’s Primary Victories

Congressman Thomas Massie lost his reelection primary to a candidate backed by President Trump, and he wasn't the only one as six states went to the polls including in Georgia and Pennsylvania.  John Stolnis has election details from Washington. 

Blanche Questioned Over Trump Settlement

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a Senate committee for the first time in his new capacity and defended the Justice Department's

Teenagers Behind Mosque Attack

More is being learned about the two teenagers who opened fire at a San Diego mosque, killing three people before taking their own lives.  Lisa Dwyer reports that both teens had a fascination with hatred.  

Woman Falls Into Manhole & Dies

A shocking situation in New York City where a woman fell to her death through an open manhole.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on how this may have happened.  

Senate Passes War Resolution

The Senate advanced a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran on Tuesday, which comes after a fourth Republican joined nearly all Democrats after seven failed attempts.   

No Marijuana

An approved bill that would have provided a legal marketplace for marijuana in Virginia has been vetoed by the State's Governor, who many believed she was in favor of passing.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Reaction To Trump Settlement

The federal government has agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Trump as a part of the settlement that includes a $1 point 7 billion-dollar fund to pay individuals who believe they were politically targeted.   Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that the president and his business empire will be granted forever immunity from existing tax audits.  

NTSB Hearing On 2025 Kentucky Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board is holding hearings on the 2025 UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports at issue is how the engine was able to fall off the plane as it was taking off.  

Landry Goes To Greenland

The Governor of Louisiana's trip to Greenland as the Trump administration envoy is drawing some backlash online, and apparently from some of the locals.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Castro Facing Indictment

A US indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro could happen as soon as today. 

Charlie Kirk Assassination Case

In Utah, defense lawyers continue to demand access restrictions in the Charlie Kirk assassination case, ones that the prosecution is opposing.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.

NAACP Demanding Boycott

The nation’s largest civil rights group is trying a new approach to reverse the growing number of states that are redistricting, and as they allege, restricting black voting rights.  Bob Brown reports.  T

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Mosque Attack In San Diego

Three people were shot and killed during an attack on a mosque in San Diego on Monday morning in what police immediately described as a hate crime.  Sue Aller reports the attackers, identified as a pair of teenagers, took their own lives blocks away.  

Primary Day For Massie

Today is the busiest primary day so far in the 2026 election cycle, as voters in six states cast their ballots.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the most-watched race is in Kentucky, where an incumbent Republican member of Congress is fighting for his job.  

Trump Fund Established

Following the agreement with the DOJ, the Trump administration is setting up a $1.7 billion dollar fund to pay people including Trump allies who claim the Biden Justice Department mistreated them.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  

Remembering Mark Fuhrman

Mark Fuhrman, the former Los Angeles Police Department detective who played a central role in the 1995 OJ Simpson murder trial, has died at the age of 74.   

LIRR Strike Over

New York Governor Kathy Hochel announced that the Long Island Railroad strike that paralyzed commuters traveling into Manhattan on Monday came to an end Monday night.   

Primary Day Today & Texas Next Week

Today is primary day in six states including the Kentucky House race involving one-time Trump ally Thomas Massie.  Next week will be high-stakes races in Texas, where early voting is open in two Republican runoff

Trump Backs Off Iran Attack

President Trump announced Monday that he was holding off on a new bombing campaign against Iran, saying a group of Middle East nations

Rulings In Mangione Case

There were two significant rulings in Luigi Mangione's upcoming state trial in the murder of United Healthcare’s CEO.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports the evidence surrounds a gun and notebook found in the alleged shooter’s backpack.  

ICE Officer Facing Charges

An immigration officer, placed on leave for allegedly lying about a shooting incident in Minneapolis, is now facing serious criminal charges.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Tech News

He’s the richest man in the world, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to win at everything, including against artificial intelligence.  Chuck Palm has this story in his new segment, the New Old Tech Guy.   

Finally  

A newly discovered asteroid zoomed past the Earth on Monday night.   

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