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Controversial surveillance program extended by House but only until April 30
Fri Apr 17 3:05 am
The House OK'd a short-term renewal until April 30 of FISA, the controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted, refusing President Trump's push for a longer extension.
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U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
Thu Apr 16 10:58 pm
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
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ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring
Thu Apr 16 10:00 pm
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
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4/16: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Thu Apr 16 8:25 pm
Ceasefire begins between Israel and Lebanon; U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues for a fourth day.
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Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct, which he denies
Thu Apr 16 8:13 pm
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, fatally shoots self, police say
Thu Apr 16 7:29 pm
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
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Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz for new CDC director
Thu Apr 16 7:28 pm
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire could impact U.S. deal with Iran
Thu Apr 16 7:23 pm
Israel has been fighting the Iranian regime and its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon across the border. That local ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could affect U.S. efforts to come to a broader regional agreement with Iran. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Trump tries to change conversation from war to the economy
Thu Apr 16 7:19 pm
President Trump went to Las Vegas on Thursday to try to change the subject from war to the economy, downplaying rising gas prices. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Thu Apr 16 6:58 pm
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.​ testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
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4/16: CBS Evening News
Thu Apr 16 6:30 pm
Trump attempts to shift focus off of the war; Israel and Lebanon reach a ceasefire agreement.
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Federal judge blocks above-ground White House ballroom construction
Thu Apr 16 4:44 pm
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
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