Woman who became U.S. citizen this year temporarily closes bakery in Charlotte amid immigration crackdown

Woman who became U.S. citizen this year temporarily closes bakery in Charlotte amid immigration crackdown

Cristina Rojas, who became a U.S. citizen in March, says she has temporarily closed The Batchmaker, the bakery she owns in Charlotte, North Carolina, fearing for her community’s safety amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.  “I became a citizen but I don’t stop being Honduran. I don’t stop being Hispanic,” Rojas told CBS News. “The…

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Bill targeting White House ballroom donations introduced by Democrats

Bill targeting White House ballroom donations introduced by Democrats

Democrats on Tuesday introduced legislation to put guardrails around private donations to fund construction on White House grounds and the vice president’s residence.  The bill, which comes in response to President Trump soliciting private money to fund a $300 million East Wing ballroom, is sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Rep. Robert Garcia…

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Honda recalls nearly 257,000 cars over software flaw that can cause drivers to lose power

Honda recalls nearly 257,000 cars over software flaw that can cause drivers to lose power

Honda is recalling 256,603 vehicles because of a software flaw that can cause drivers to lose power, increasing the risk of a crash, according to federal regulators. The recall affects Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles with model years 2023-2025, according to a Nov. 17 notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  The recall stems…

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