U.S. launches multiple strikes against Houthi targets

Houthis: Attacks on Israeli ships to resume Houthi rebels in Yemen say they’re resuming attacks on Israeli ships 02:59 The U.S. launched strikes Saturday in Yemen as President Trump said the U.S. would use “overwhelming lethal force” until Houthis cease shipping attacks. “Today, I have ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful

Trump signs order to cut staff at Voice of America, other U.S.-funded media

President Donald Trump’s administration on Saturday began making deep cuts to Voice of America and other government-run, pro-democracy programming as the president continued his campaign to restructure government without congressional approval. Multiple sources confirmed to CBS News that all full-time employees at Voice of America were informed Saturday that they have been placed on administrative

Trump signs continuing resolution, averting shutdown, White House says

Washington — President Donald Trump has signed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Harrison Fields said on social media on Saturday afternoon.  The signing comes after the Senate passed the bill in a 54 to 46 vote, with one Republican opposing it and two Democrats supporting

Leader of ISIS in Iraq and Syria killed, Iraqi prime minister says

The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with U.S.-led coalition forces, the Iraqi prime minister announced Friday. “The Iraqis continue their impressive victories over the forces of darkness and terrorism,” Prime Minister Minister Mohammed Shia

Appeals court rules Trump can implement anti-DEI executive orders for now

An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win after a string of setbacks defending President Trump’s agenda from dozens of lawsuits. The decision from a three-judge panel allows the orders to be enforced as a