Appeals court rules “Alligator Alcatraz” site can stay open

Washington — A federal appeals court on Thursday halted a lower court ruling that required Florida and the Trump administration to dismantle parts of “Alligator Alcatraz,” a controversial immigration detention site in the Everglades. The 2-1 ruling by a panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit will effectively allow

Defense Dept. to send up to 600 military attorneys to serve as immigration judges

Washington — The Defense Department is considering authorizing up to 600 military attorneys to serve as temporary immigration judges, a defense official confirmed. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement that at the request of the Justice Department, the Defense Department is in the process of “identifying qualified Judge Advocates and civilian attorneys for

Venezuelan fighter jets flew over U.S. Navy ship in “show of force”

U.S. warships head to Venezuela U.S. warships head to Venezuela to combat drug cartel threats 03:35 Two armed Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over the USS Jason Dunham on Thursday, according to multiple Defense Department officials who described the action as a “show of force.”  The Dunham, an Aegis guided-missile destroyer, is among a flotilla

Biden recently had skin cancer surgery, spokeswoman says

Washington — Former President Joe Biden recently underwent skin cancer surgery, a spokeswoman confirmed to CBS News. The spokeswoman said Biden “recently had Mohs surgery.” She didn’t immediately provide any other details. The procedure involves cutting away thin layers of skin until only cancer-free tissue remains in the treated area. Biden was spotted with a

Trump suggests National Guard could be sent to New Orleans next

Trump suggests National Guard could be sent to New Orleans next – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump suggested New Orleans could be the next city to which he deploys National Guard troops. Kati Weis has details. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: calc(100vw – 40px);

How lawmakers from both parties challenged RFK Jr. on vaccines

How lawmakers from both parties challenged RFK Jr. on vaccines – CBS News Watch CBS News Lawmakers grilled Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about changes he has made since taking office. Unlike the usual partisan show, the pointed questioning came from both parties. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more. link.lazyload { position: absolute;