Day: August 14, 2026
The US government shutdown has ended after a last-minute funding deal in Congress. The budget standoff stemmed from fierce disputes over federal spending and border security.
A Senate Commerce Committee hearing, “Fees Rolled on All Summer Long,” probes hidden charges, ticketing practices, and competition in the live entertainment industry across the United States.
Police in Washington state arrested a 13-year-old boy after discovering detailed plans, weapons, and ammunition for a potential mass shooting, authorities told CNN, saying he had “everything ready to go.”
A Washington business is moving across town, citing better visibility, increased foot traffic and room to expand, hoping the new location will boost sales and long-term stability.
As sports prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket grow, their legality varies widely across the U.S. CBS Sports reviews where each stands in all 50 states amid shifting regulatory scrutiny.
Iran and the U.S. have reached a tentative deal, leaders in Washington and Islamabad say, even as escalating Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten to derail the fragile agreement.
Before dawn, a veteran prosecutor was sworn in as U.S. attorney. Within an hour, President Trump fired him, triggering fresh scrutiny over political interference in federal justice.