A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation’s largest media companies. Attorneys general from the 12 states, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, claim that the merger would…
President Trump said Monday that the U.S. will be “the guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz and suggested that other countries will pay the U.S. for securing it. “The U.S.A. will be, from this point forward, known as ‘THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT,’ but as such, and as a matter of FAIRNESS, will be…
Washington — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a press conference Monday afternoon to announce his appointment to fill the vacancy in the Senate left by Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death. McMaster, a Republican, will hold a 4 p.m. press conference from his office in Columbia, the governor’s office announced. The person McMaster selects will…
Washington — President Trump recommended on Monday that South Carolina’s governor appoint the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate. “I recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham’s wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator from the Great State of South Carolina,”…
British counterterrorism police have taken over the investigation into the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe, according to the U.K. home secretary, after “new information” came to light. “This morning I have spoken to the head of [Counter Terrorism Policing],” Shabana Mahmood wrote on X. “Following new information and evidence, they are now leading on…
Henley Vazquez, a seasoned travel adviser and co-founder of the travel agency Fora, speaks to “CBS Mornings” about one of the biggest travel trends: “set-jetting.” It’s when travelers seek destinations that are featured in TV shows and movies. Source link
Questions swirl over emergency exits in deadly Bangkok bar fire – CBS News Watch CBS News An investigation is underway into the cause of a deadly bar fire in Bangkok. There are questions about whether emergency exits may have been blocked. Anna Coren reports. Source link
Washington — Congress is returning to Washington on Monday facing limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections, while the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham hangs over Capitol Hill. Graham, who was 71, died Saturday evening, sending shockwaves through Washington and…
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in “Jurassic Park” and “The Piano,” died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected. Source link
U.S. and Iran continue to trade strikes amid battle over Strait of Hormuz – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. and Iran are once again trading attacks over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Weijia Jiang has that latest. Source link
