The U.S. confirmed that it seized an oil tanker near Venezuela, the second such seizure this month. The U.S. Coast Guard led the operation, which took place in international waters. Meanwhile, the U.S. military hit more than 70 targets in a retaliatory assault against ISIS in Syria. Willie James Inman has more. Original CBS News
On December 20, 2019, I established the United States Space Force—America’s Guardians of the High Frontier—as the sixth branch of our Armed Forces. Today, our Nation thanks the incredible Guardians who serve with honor and distinction and protect our people, our homeland, and our glorious way of life beyond the bounds of Earth. Since the dawn of space exploration, America has been the world leader in technology, innovation, and discovery. Every day,
The majority of all U.S. seeds are provided by four companies, which some experts say has become a pressing national security issue. Add to My List Save By Autumn Spredemann | December 20, 2025Updated:December 20, 2025 For decades, American farmers relied on a diverse patchwork of seed companies to grow the nation’s food supply. That
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin slams Senate Judiciary Democrats over ICE custody death claims, defending immigration enforcement operations.
Trump endorses Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for New York governor just one day after Rep. Elise Stefanik withdrew from the 2026 gubernatorial race.
The Justice Department released thousands of new records on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted in the initial release, CBS News has found. The newly released files included photos of several prominent people in Epstein’s orbit, images from his homes and investigative records
At least 15 files that were released by the Justice Department Friday in relation to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were no longer available on the department’s website on Saturday, CBS News has determined. CBS News downloaded the complete set of documents on Friday and compared it to what is available Saturday. It was unclear