The Senate failed to advance a Department of Homeland Security funding bill on Friday, meaning TSA officers will continue to go unpaid as the partial government shutdown continues. Airport delays have worsened as more officers call in sick.

It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.

Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.

DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.

CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."

This week's guests include U.S. Representative to the United Nations Mike Waltz, Democratic Rep. Jason Crow and International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi.

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