(WASHINGTON) — For many, a federal government job was a marker of stability or a way to serve the country, in some cases a “dream” job. But a week after the Trump administration started to hack away at government agencies, many employees who were cut are left fearing for their future and in the dark […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Internal Revenue Service on Thursday began laying off more than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees across the country, sources familiar with the planning told ABC News, as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to shrink the federal workforce that could have potential consequences for the current tax filing season. The layoffs, impacting roughly […]
This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. Good morning to all, but especially to … USA, CANADA AND HOCKEY FANS Tighten up those chin straps — and then […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s choice to be FBI director. The final vote was 51-49. Two Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted against Patel. Democrats were unanimous in their opposition. Despite his controversial nomination, Republicans rallied around Patel, arguing he is the right person to bring […]
Julian Dakdouk/Parkwood Media/WireImage via Getty Images Beyoncé just made a major announcement that has the Beyhive and beauty lovers buzzing. Her hair care brand, Cécred, will officially be available at over 1,400 Ulta Beauty stores nationwide and online starting April 6, marking the largest exclusive hair care launch in the beauty retailer’s history. Bey took to Instagram Wednesday to share […]
Spring training has arrived, but that hasn’t stopped Major League Baseball’s economics from remaining a hot-button topic from all corners of the industry. Various franchise owners have expressed their concerns about the state of the game following an offseason that witnessed the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets assert their financial might. In most […]
(WASHINGTON) — Gen. C.Q. Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the Navy’s top admiral, are on the list of general officers provided to Congress this week whom Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could fire or remove from their current jobs, according to two U.S. officials. Spokesmen for both Brown […]
Photo by Carley Margolis/FilmMagic Ja Rule said his goodbyes to Murda Inc. co-founder Irv Gotti Wednesday at a private funeral held at the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York. He read a eulogy at the service, of which a video was later posted on X. “I just want to say Irv, I love you. Everyone in this room […]
One of the more puzzling parts of the trade deadline earlier this month was when the Lakers announced that their trade to acquire big man Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets was rescinded just 48 hours after it was announced. It was a head-scratcher given the positive marks the Lakers received for pulling off the […]
Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday he will not seek reelection next year. McConnell, who turned 83 today, was largely expected to end his Senate tenure at the conclusion of his term in January 2027 but made it official in a floor speech in which he […]
