Tag: means
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Putin just approved a new nuclear weapons doctrine for Russia. Here’s what it means.
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved changes to his country’s nuclear doctrine this week, formally amending the conditions — and lowering the threshold — under which Russia would consider using its nuclear weapons. Moscow announced Tuesday that Putin had signed off on the changes to the doctrine, formally known as “The basics of state policy in…
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Trump win fuels discussion of Israel annexing the West Bank. Here’s what that means.
In the wake of former President Donald Trump’s re-election, Israel’s far-right minister of finance suggested the country would look to annex the occupied West Bank in 2025. Here’s what you need to know: What is the West Bank? The West Bank is an area of land on the west bank of the Jordan River, which…
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What Trump’s reelection means for the Justice Department
What Trump’s reelection means for the Justice Department – CBS News Watch CBS News Donald Trump on the campaign trail repeatedly accused Democrats of using the U.S. Justice Department to indict him for several crimes. So what exactly does this baseless claim signal about how the president-elect will seek to reshape the DOJ? Hugo Lowell,…
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What Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy means for customers
What Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy means for customers – CBS News Watch CBS News Spirit Airlines is filing for bankruptcy ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The budget airline has faced multiple setbacks recently, including rising labor costs and a failed merger with JetBlue. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on…
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Trump will have a GOP Senate and House as president — what unified government means for his Cabinet and agenda
Washington — When President-elect Donald Trump returns to office next year with Republican majorities in the House and Senate, he’ll enjoy a unified government that’s expected to ease the way for his agenda and his Cabinet and other nominees. But even with unified party control of government, approving a president’s agenda is no easy feat…
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What Trump’s victory means for life in Washington, D.C.
What Trump’s victory means for life in Washington, D.C. – CBS News Watch CBS News Once President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office on Jan. 20, 2025, the federal government is sure to feel a shake-up. But what about the lives of everyday people in the capital of the U.S.? Michael Schaffer, senior editor…
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What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates
A HELOC offers homeowners the key to cost-effective financing right now. Getty Images/iStockphoto Interest rates are heading down again, according to the Federal Reserve. On Thursday, the Fed issued another cut to its federal funds rate, the second in the last three months. Now at a range between 4.50% and 4.75%, the rate is down…