The State Department updated Nigeria’s status to a Country of Particular Concern over severe violations of religious freedom. President Donald Trump accused the government of failing to protect Christians, ordered the Pentagon to prepare possible action, and threatened to cut U.S. aid. Republicans said they will investigate alleged persecution, though...
President Trump enters a fraught week testing his clout on three fronts: elections in New Jersey, Virginia and New York City, a Supreme Court review of his tariffs, and a grinding government shutdown. He threatened to withhold funds if New York City elects Democrat Zohran Mamdani, whom he labeled a...
With Disney channels dark on YouTube TV after stalled carriage talks, Disney publicly asked the streamer to temporarily restore ABC for U.S. Election Day on November 4, citing the public interest. YouTube TV refused, saying a 24-hour return would confuse customers and noting that most subscribers didn’t watch ABC on...
The Justice Department asked a federal judge to dismiss James Comey’s claim that his prosecution is political payback, saying he has shown no direct evidence of a vindictive motive. Prosecutors said President Donald Trump’s September social media demand for action in the Comey probe reflected a legitimate prosecutorial purpose and...
On the eve of New York City’s mayoral vote, President Donald Trump warned he would limit federal funds if Zohran Mamdani wins, labeling him a communist, and echoed the stance on 60 Minutes. While Congress controls appropriations and impoundment is illegal, the White House has already withheld $18 billion for...
60 Minutes aired a sharply shortened version of its 90-minute interview with Donald Trump, broadcasting about 28 minutes and posting a 73-minute extended cut and full transcript online. The edits drew notice because CBS settled Trump’s earlier editing lawsuit for $16m; the deal requires releasing transcripts and included no apology...
Virginia voters will decide statewide offices and control of the closely divided House of Delegates, where Democrats hold a 51-48 edge with one seat vacant. The lieutenant governor race pairs Democrat Ghazala Hashmi with Republican John Reid, whose bid stumbled after Youngkin urged him to withdraw over alleged links to...
After seeing a Fox News segment on attacks against Christians in Nigeria, President Donald Trump erupted online, declaring the country a "Country of Particular Concern" and ordering the Pentagon to prepare options — even hinting at US troops or strikes. His posts triggered an abrupt weekend recall of AFRICOM staff...
On the eve of off-year elections, Virginia is emerging as a test of voter reaction to President Trump’s sweeping downsizing of the federal government and a record-long shutdown. Turnout in Northern Virginia, home to many federal workers, could signal the mood. Democrat Abigail Spanberger is centering costs and the fallout...
Pakistan said it will not be the first to resume nuclear testing, pushing back on President Trump's claim on 60 Minutes that Pakistan, Russia and China have conducted tests. China also rejected the allegation. The comments came as Trump's own STRATCOM nominee told Congress neither China nor Russia are conducting...
