A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Iowa law banning some books from school libraries and forbidding teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ issues. Source
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Trump to appeal Maine ballot disqualification
A second state has disqualified former President Donald Trump from its primary ballot. Maine’s Democratic secretary of state announced the decision late Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane lays out the next steps in the case. Source
Here’s what to know about the new FAFSA for 2024-25
Millions of college students and their parents fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year. There are some big changes for 2024-25. Source
Investors close out 2023 with a stock market gain of 24%
This year’s robust stock market performance defied analysts’ predictions as investors cheered prospects of lower interest rates and inflation. Source
Biden administration approves emergency weapons sale to Israel, bypassing Congress
For the second time this month, the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve a weapons sale to Israel. Source
Why you should put $20,000 into a 5-year CD now
Now may be the perfect time to put $20,000 into a 5-year CD. Here’s why. Source
Trump doesn’t have immunity from U.S. Capitol officers’ civil suit, court says
The case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit was brought by seven U.S. Capitol Police officers against former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen others. Source
Maine secretary of state explains decision to bar Trump from state’s primary ballot
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ruled Thursday former President Donald Trump was disqualified from appearing on the state’s primary ballot. In an interview with CBS News, Bellows cited Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol as the reason. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman joined CBS News to discuss the ruling. Source
Magnetic balls sold by Walmart recalled due to choking, injury risk
Walmart sold magnetic ball sets online until from February 2022 through April 2023, notice by federal safety regulator says. Source
DOJ threatens to sue Texas over state’s strict immigration law
The Justice Department warned Texas Gov. Greg Abbott it would file a lawsuit if the state implements its strict immigration law known as SB4. The measure, which Abbott signed into law earlier this month, will allow state and local law enforcement to arrest, jail and prosecute migrants suspected of entering the U.S. unlawfully. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down the Texas law and Abbott’s response to the Justice Department’s warning. Source