The House of Representatives approved a short-term government funding extension as lawmakers continue working on a bipartisan agreement that could include funding for U.S. allies and other national security priorities. The measure now heads to the Senate. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill. Source
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Biden, Trump visit border on same day judge blocks Texas immigration law
President Biden and former President Donald Trump are holding competing events in Texas at the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday to call attention to the migrant crisis. Their visits come on the same day a federal judge blocked Texas state officials from implementing a law allowing them to arrest, jail and prosecute migrants who cross into the U.S. illegally. CBS News’ Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Ed O’Keefe report. Source
Lloyd Austin grilled by House panel over hospitalization
Lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee grilled Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Thursday for his failure to immediately disclose his January hospital stay to the White House and the public. Austin was being treated for complications from prostate cancer surgery. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports. Source
GM Ran Carthon Motivated to Turn Titans Around, and Prove Ownership Right
Carthon has a big role in helping the Titans get back on track. Last month, Carthon’s duties expanded to include all areas that impact the football team, including roster control, team activities and personnel decisions including draft and free agency acquisitions, oversight of Callahan and his coaching staff, and scouting. Source
Cat Janice, singer who went viral for dedicating song to son, dies at age 31
After learning her cancer was terminal, Cat Janice encouraged fans to stream “Dance You Outta My Head” so the royalties would go to her 7-year-old son. Source
Space station crew launch delayed, clearing way for Starlink flight
Rough seas and high winds prompt NASA to delay launch of three-man one-woman crew to the International Space Station. Source
New York launches probe into nationwide AT&T network outage
New York’s attorney general is investigating a wireless network outage that left thousands of AT&T and other consumers without mobile service. Source
Florida girl still missing after mother’s boyfriend arrested
Stephan Sterns, who was the last person to see Madeline Soto, was arrested for sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse material. Source
Ultra-processed foods linked to over 30 health issues, study finds
Researchers say consistent evidence shows ultra-processed foods, like packaged snacks and soda, are associated with a higher risk for cancer, major heart and lung conditions, mental health disorders and more. Source
Operation Lone Star I Sunday on 60 Minutes
After President Biden and former President Trump’s visits to the Texas-Mexico border this week, Cecilia Vega reports on Gov. Greg Abbott’s controversial border enforcement effort, known as Operation Lone Star, Sunday. Source