Natalie Brand
@NatalieABrand
@CBSNews @CBSStations DC correspondent, Mama and @USCG wife. Alumna: @Harvard @Kennedy_School MPA, @UCSanDiego. [email protected]
The President notes during the Oval Office spray he gets to make a change in the next 8 months or so. Powell's term as chair ends next May. Federal law says the chair can only be fired for cause.
President Trump says it's highly unlikely he fires Fed Chair Powell but confirms CBS reporting that he asked House Republicans for their opinion
Stocks rise as markets open on news of trade deal with Japan. Details plus a look at how President Trump is trying to change the conversation from Epstein files in a report for @CBSStations
Democrats on the committee pressing him on FEMA's reponse to the Texas flooding tragedy Streaming live here:c-span.org/event/house-co…
Acting FEMA Admin. David Richardson: "FEMA needs to return to a model where disaster response and recovery are locally led and state-managed with federal support available when needed."
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney posted statement on X: “I can confirm that we are in discussions with the government and that Ghislaine will always testify truthfully. We are grateful to President Trump for his commitment to uncovering the truth in this case.”
Deputy AG Blanche says he's reached out to counsel for Epstein associate Ghislane Maxwell convicted of sex trafficking charges to see if she will talk "If Maxwell has information about anyone who has committed crimes against victims the FBI & DOJ will hear what she has to say.
Deputy AG Blanche says he's reached out to counsel for Epstein associate Ghislane Maxwell convicted of sex trafficking charges to see if she will talk "If Maxwell has information about anyone who has committed crimes against victims the FBI & DOJ will hear what she has to say.
Statement from @DAGToddBlanche: This Department of Justice does not shy away from uncomfortable truths, nor from the responsibility to pursue justice wherever the facts may lead. The joint statement by the DOJ and FBI of July 6 remains as accurate today as it was when it was…
.@whca President @weijia on the Trump White House decision to bar the Wall Street Journal from the travel press pool for his upcoming Scotland trip. Context: POTUS is suing their parent company, Rupert Murdoch & 2 WSJ reporters for a story he claims is defamatory.
New @CBSNewsPoll shows President Trump's approval rating has declined more than ten points since taking office six months ago. A look at how those surveyed are rating the administration's handling of immigration/deportations and inflation. Report for @CBSStations
Watch @camiloreports' excellent interview with the acting ICE director as new @CBSNewsPoll shows overall support for the administration's deportation policy declining.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, the head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said his agents will arrest anyone they find in the country illegally, even if they lack a criminal record, while also cracking down on companies hiring unauthorized workers.…
In a new CBS News poll, support for President Trump's deportation program has fallen, and Americans are calling for more focus on lowering prices. But Republicans remain solidly behind the president. @SalvantoCBS breaks down what Americans think.
"What they said they are going to request to be made public is highly unusual, it could be very broad, but it is not and it is certainly far from everything they could make public," says fmr prosecutor Mitchell Epner of request to release Grand Jury transcripts in Epstein case
AG Bondi says she will move the court today to unseal grand jury transcripts, but it's not clear whether that will satisfy supporters who want everything to be released. More on what could be released here: cbsnews.com/news/trump-ord…
President Trump has been diagnosed with a "benign and common" vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs, the White House announced. CBS News' @DrLaPook explains the condition. cbsn.ws/4eWuA8H
Latest for @CBSStations on the recissions package headed to the House later tonight for a vote and reaction from Capitol Hill to the President's comments about whether he's going to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Vought reiterates President is unlikely to fire the chairman, but adds: "he has substantial concerns with regard to how he's managed the Fed, not just from an interest rate policy, but with regard to cost overruns.."
"I want to walk around the building with the other members of the Commission, and get a sense for why is the overrun happening, the inconsistencies between the plan that was submitted to the Commission originally," said Vought
"I want to walk around the building with the other members of the Commission, and get a sense for why is the overrun happening, the inconsistencies between the plan that was submitted to the Commission originally," said Vought
Trump officials want to do a site visit at the Federal Reserve headquarters to check in on renovations, @russvought tells us at White House.
It's not all in your head! @krisvancleave reports DCA's flight cancelation rate is up up 274% this summer over last, the worst change in the nation. Nearly 6% of flights canceled. On-time flights are down 10%. The flight cancelation rate at Dulles surged 104% over last summer
Murkowski and Collins the lone two Rs to oppose Trump’s $9B rescissions bill with cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting. 51-48, bill passed at 2:18am. House now will give final approval senate.gov/legislative/LI…
UPDATED report for @CBSStations with President Trump's comments on whether he intends to fire Fed Chair Powell plus the debate on Capitol Hill over spending cuts in the recissions package. A final vote could happen in the Senate later tonight or overnight.
Secretary Rubio asked about it said it looks like it was a misunderstanding...that they're working towards deescalation.
BREAKING: Syrian officials and Druze leaders announce a new ceasefire after days of fighting, following the breakdown of a previous truce. apnews.com/article/syria-…
On Epstein, President Trump said people should be talking about the auto pen not Epstein. He also said some Republicans have been duped, referencing those calling for the release of more information.