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Peanuts’ music owner sues Interior Department, companies over song use
Lee Mendelson Film Productions says Vince Guaraldi’s famous music was used without permission in social posts and a 2025 video game
Trump delays Iran strike as Gulf allies press for talks
The president said he was close to ordering new strikes but would give Pakistan-brokered negotiations a few days, while warning that military action remains possible
Some Medicare Patients Can Now Get Free CBD Under Test Program
The Trump administration authorized a trial to examine whether the cannabis compound can ease symptoms and reduce health care costs for older patients
Army safety specialist warns Pentagon drone push may raise accident risks
A March memo obtained by CBS News described a mini-drone blast that injured a Special Forces soldier and questioned whether explosive safeguards are keeping pace with rapid drone development
Pirro warns parents could face charges over teens’ curfew violations
The D.C. U.S. attorney said her office may use a delinquency statute against parents as officials respond to large teen gatherings in parts of the city
House GOP splits with Trump over Senate housing bill
Trump wants the House to pass a Senate-approved affordability package, but House Republicans are advancing a modified plan that could slow its path to his desk
U.S. moves toward possible indictment of Raúl Castro
Officials say any charges would need grand jury approval and are expected to center on Cuba’s deadly 1996 shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue planes
Trump Says Decision Is Coming on China-Iran Oil Sanctions
The president said he discussed possible relief for Chinese oil companies after Washington targeted refiners accused of importing Iranian crude
Vance-led task force withholds $1.4B from home health, hospice providers
The suspensions target providers suspected of fraud nationwide, including operations in California and Minnesota, as officials press a broader crackdown on federal program abuse
Trump Rejects Iran Peace Demands, Floats Gas Tax Suspension
Iran defended its conditions for a peace deal as President Trump dismissed them and said he wants to pause the federal gasoline tax, a step that would need Congress