FBI investigates threats, hoax calls targeting Trump Cabinet picks

FBI investigates threats, hoax calls targeting Trump Cabinet picks – CBS News Watch CBS News The Trump transition team said Wednesday that several bomb threats and swatting incidents were made this week against the incoming administration. Among those targeted were President-elect Donald Trump’s chief of staff, his choice for attorney general, and his picks to

Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez seeks new trial

Washington — Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez asked a federal court in New York on Wednesday to throw out his conviction in a sprawling bribery scheme and grant him a new trial after prosecutors disclosed that the jury was inadvertently provided information during deliberations that it should not have been given. The request from

Trump taps retired Gen. Keith Kellogg for Ukraine envoy

Washington — President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, to serve as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, he announced Wednesday. Kellogg served as chief of staff to the National Security Council and national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence during Trump’s first term in office. He will assume

Trump team says threats, swatting incidents against multiple Cabinet picks being investigated

The Trump transition team said Wednesday that several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet and administration picks were targeted in overnight attacks that ranged from “swatting” incidents to bomb threats. Trump transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement that law enforcement and other authorities responded quickly to the reported threats to ensure the safety of

Authorities investigating threats against multiple Trump Cabinet picks

The Trump transition team said Wednesday that several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet and administration picks were targeted in overnight attacks that ranged from “swatting” incidents to bomb threats. Trump transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement that law enforcement and other authorities responded quickly to the reported threats to ensure the safety of

Trump team signs some, but not all, critical transition documents

The Trump transition team has signed an agreement with the current administration that will unlock access to resources to further the transition process, but the Trump team said they will not sign another critical transition agreement with the General Services Administration that would make the transition more secure and transparent, the Biden White House said

What to know about the Biden administration proposal to expand access to weight loss drugs

What to know about the Biden administration proposal to expand access to weight loss drugs – CBS News Watch CBS News The Biden administration wants to expand access to popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. The new proposal would allow millions of obese Americans covered by Medicaid and Medicare to be eligible for