US Military Says 500 Marines Are ‘Prepared to Deploy’ to Los Angeles

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s earlier ‘high alert’ comment drew sharp criticism from California Gov. Gavin Newsom. U.S. military officials confirmed Sunday that around 500 Marines are “prepared to deploy” if necessary to quell unrest in Los Angeles in recent days, coming as the National Guard was deployed in the city. U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM)

GOP leaders cite L.A. protests to push for quick passage of Trump agenda

Washington — The White House and Republican leaders in Congress are urging lawmakers to quickly get behind the centerpiece of President Trump’s legislative agenda, saying the ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles add urgency to the push to secure additional resources for border security. House Speaker Mike Johnson said on X on Monday that the

Treasury Sanctions El Chapo’s Sons and Key Allies Over Fentanyl Trafficking

The United States imposed new sanctions on Los Chapitos and associates, targeting a Sinaloa Cartel faction blamed for fentanyl trafficking and violence. The U.S. Treasury Department on June 9 sanctioned two sons of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán and several members of their network, accusing the group of trafficking fentanyl, laundering money, and fueling violence through

Cynthia Nixon takes to the political stage

Cynthia Nixon takes to the political stage – CBS News Watch CBS News You remember her from TV’s “Sex and the City” and from her Tony-winning performances on Broadway. Now, Cynthia Nixon is running for Governor of New York. Erin Moriarty catches up with the actress-turned-progressive politician who is taking on incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo