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Tesla faces backlash over Elon Musk’s ties to Trump and far-right support – CBS News Watch CBS News Tesla shares have plunged more than 47% since President Trump’s inauguration as criticism mounts over Elon Musk’s involvement in the administration and his statements backing far-right views. Meanwhile, vandalism targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles is on the
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Washington — Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington. Lawmakers have until the end of the day on Friday, March 14, to fund the government. But it remains to be seen whether House Republicans will be
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Washington — The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, as Speaker Mike Johnson works to muster GOP support for the measure days ahead of a possible government shutdown. House Republican leadership unveiled the legislation on Saturday. It would increase defense spending, and includes additional funding
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Shutdown fears grow as House Republicans battle over funding bill – CBS News Watch CBS News House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to hold a vote on a GOP spending proposal, but opposition from both parties puts its passage in doubt. With Democrats vowing to vote against it and some Republicans resisting, Congress faces a
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Columbia pro-Palestinian activist detained in Louisiana as the U.S. tries to deport him Columbia pro-Palestinian activist detained in Louisiana as the U.S. tries to deport him 03:08 A judge is slamming the brakes on the Trump administration’s attempt to deport a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University’s 2024 student encampment protests. The judge ordered the
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3/9: Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” after a whiplash week of on-again, off-again tariff announcements, Canadian ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman joins to discuss the costs and consequences of a trade war. Plus, former White House Russia expert Fiona Hill discusses
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President Trump may want more than the long-anticipated minerals and economic partnership deal to end the pause he has put on U.S. military and intelligence support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, but his specific terms for restarting aid remain murky. “The president of the United States did not say it has ended. He
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Secret Service shoot man near White House Secret Service shoot man they say was waving gun near White House 00:18 Secret Service personnel shot early Sunday a man who brandished a firearm leading to an “armed confrontation” near the White House, Secret Service said in a statement. The man was taken to a local hospital
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Toronto — Canada’s Liberal Party has chosen veteran central bank leader Mark Carney as its new leader, meaning he will quickly replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the country’s top office. The transition, and Trudeau’s political downfall, comes amid the chaotic trade war with Canada’s closest ally launched by President Trump. The exact date that Carney
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Trudeau steps down as tariff dispute continues – CBS News Watch CBS News Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down Sunday. Meanwhile, the back-and-forth over tariffs continued. Ed O’Keefe reports. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source:
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