The Biden administration unveiled a new federal rule Thursday to expand background checks for gun purchases. Steven Dettelbach, director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, joins CBS News to discuss the new policy. … [Read more...] about ATF director weighs in on new rule that ends “gun show loophole”
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Americans turn to 211 helpline amid mounting economic hardships
The Wall Street Journal reports Americans are turning to social services helpline 211 in economic emergencies. Rachel Wolfe, consumer trends reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss. … [Read more...] about Americans turn to 211 helpline amid mounting economic hardships
House Freedom Caucus pushes back on Baltimore bridge funding
Maryland officials went to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to lobby for more funding to rebuild Baltimore's Key Bridge. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains what's standing in the way. … [Read more...] about House Freedom Caucus pushes back on Baltimore bridge funding
Trump takes credit for Roe v. Wade reversal; says states should decide abortion laws
Former President Donald Trump took credit on Monday for ending the constitutional right to abortion but said the issue is now up to the states. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more. … [Read more...] about Trump takes credit for Roe v. Wade reversal; says states should decide abortion laws
Special flights operating through eclipse path of totality
Two Delta flights will travel along the path of totality for Monday's eclipse. The pilots will bank to both sides during the flight so passengers on either side of the plane will get a view. Manuel Bojorques takes a look at the plans for special flights. … [Read more...] about Special flights operating through eclipse path of totality