The security detail for former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, which was provided by the Defense Department, was revoked Tuesday night, a U.S. official and a Defense Department official told CBS News. The Defense Department has not yet responded to a request for comment. File: Secretary of Defense Mark Esper testifies before the House Armed
Washington — Mike Waltz, President Trump’s national security adviser, on Wednesday defended the president’s suggestion that the U.S. would take over Gaza, saying it would “bring the entire region to come with their own solutions.” “The fact that nobody has a realistic solution, and he puts some very bold, fresh, new ideas out on the
Washington — Pam Bondi was sworn in as attorney general on Wednesday, hours after the Senate confirmed her in a 54-46 vote and installed a key ally of President Trump’s to take the helm of the Justice Department. Bondi’s nomination for attorney general was approved Tuesday by the upper chamber 54 to 46, with one Democrat,
A report produced by federal investigators with the U.S. Capitol Police revealed the number of investigations into threats against Congress and the Capitol complex surged to the second-highest number on record in 2024, amid a toxic and menacing moment in American politics. The agency’s threat division investigated 9,474 “concerning statements or direct threats” against members
A report produced by federal investigators with the U.S. Capitol Police revealed the number of investigations into threats against Congress and the Capitol complex surged to the second-highest number on record in 2024, amid a toxic and menacing moment in American politics. The agency’s threat division investigated 9,474 “concerning statements or direct threats” against members
Allies and adversaries of the United States reacted with shock and disapproval Wednesday to President Trump’s announcement of plans for the United States to “take over” the Gaza Strip. Mr. Trump’s suggestion that the Palestinian territory — part of the land that many people hope will eventually become an independent Palestinian state — be redeveloped
USPS halts packages from China; investigation continues on triple fatal fire; and more top stories USPS halts packages from China; investigation continues on triple fatal fire; and more top stories 04:00 The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday halted an order to suspend incoming shipments from China that threatened to severely disrupt trade between the two