CBS News fired longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley after he confronted new executive producer Nick Bilton during a staff meeting. The dismissal comes amid broader upheaval at the program under CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.
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Michael Banks, chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, resigns amid a series of leadership changes in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Banks cited family reasons and highlighted his role in securing the border during his tenure.
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a comprehensive bill aimed at increasing affordable housing by streamlining construction, easing regulations, and limiting institutional investors from buying single-family homes. Sponsored by Senators Warren and Scott, the legislation includes grants, coordinated environmental reviews, and provisions to curb Wall Street’s influence in the housing market, though some opposition remains over certain investor restrictions. While the bill passed the Senate decisively, its future in the House is uncertain due to differences in versions, political opposition, and competing legislative priorities, even as housing affordability remains a critical issue for Americans.
59-year-old Patrick Scott from Arlington, Indiana has been charged with murder after human remains were found buried in a pit on his property. It is alleged that Scott strangled his 17-year-old neighbor, Tindall, with a belt and buried her in a homemade box in his backyard. He has been appointed a public defender and is facing charges of murder, obstruction of justice, and false informing. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact the Rush County Sheriff’s Office.
Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced the suspension of his presidential campaign on Sunday, surprising his campaign workers. He explained that the voters had been "really clear" that they were not ready for him to run at this time, and his campaign strategy, staff, and the GOP electorate had all been factors in his decision. This marks an official and swift end to Scott's months-long presidential quest.
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has unexpectedly dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, citing low polling numbers and a lack of support from voters. His campaign staff were caught off guard by the announcement, which came shortly after a fundraising email was sent out. With Scott's departure, the race for the Republican nomination is now wide open.
Five Republican Presidential Candidates Square Off in Third Televised Debate Ahead of Primary Voting
Five Republican Presidential Candidates Square Off in Third Televised Debate Ahead of Primary Voting
Five Republican presidential candidates faced off in the third televised debate Wednesday night in Miami, Florida, discussing topics from fracking and fentanyl to the economy and Donald Trump. The candidates proposed plans to create jobs, reduce taxes and regulations, combat the fentanyl crisis, reduce the national debt, reform the criminal justice system, and reduce government spending. Bob Vander Plaats, a prominent Christian conservative leader in Iowa, said the real missed opportunity of the debate was the candidates’ failure to make a case against Donald Trump. With voting in the Republican presidential primary beginning in two months, the candidates must make a strong case for their candidacy if they want to win the nomination.
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) Makes Headlines After Introducing Girlfriend Mindy Noce at Republican Debate
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) Makes Headlines After Introducing Girlfriend Mindy Noce at Republican Debate
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) made headlines on Wednesday night when he introduced his girlfriend, Mindy Noce, to the public after the Republican debate. Noce had previously been kept out of the public eye, but the campaign later confirmed that she was the blond woman who joined Scott on stage for a picture. With the third debate now in the books, the Republican 2024 candidates are looking ahead to the next stage of the campaign.