U.S. strikes 4 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 14

Washington — The U.S. military on Monday struck four more vessels that were allegedly trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 14 and leaving one survivor, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on X.  The four vessels were hit in three different strikes, Hegseth said. The strikes bring the total death toll in President Trump’s

Trump signs trade deal with Japan’s new leader as Asia tour continues

President Trump signed a trade agreement with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday, as he focuses on cementing deals with key U.S. trading partners during his nearly weeklong trip through Asia. The deal — which the two countries agreed to over the summer — will see the U.S. charge 15% tariffs on imported Japanese goods, lower

Charlie Kirk murder suspect can wear street clothes in court but must be restrained

A judge ruled Monday that the 22-year-old Utah man charged in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be allowed to wear regular clothes at all pretrial hearings but must be physically restrained due to security concerns.  Attorneys for Tyler Robinson argued that images of him shackled and in jail clothing would spread widely

2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: “I won’t turn against my neighbors”

Chicago — Two Illinois National Guard members told CBS News they would refuse to obey federal orders to deploy in Chicago as part of President Trump’s controversial immigration enforcement mission — a rare act of open defiance from within the military ranks. “It’s disheartening to be forced to go against your community members and your