Texas’s Abbott declares Venezuelan gang a terrorist group

Officials in Texas on Monday designated a Venezuelan gang called the Tren de Aragua as a “foreign terrorist group” and endorsed former President Donald Trump’s claim that many migrants crossing into the United States were released from prisons in Latin America. The Tren de Aragua is an international criminal organization that operates in several Latin

Springfield, Ohio, schools ramp up security after false claims, bomb threats

The city of Springfield, Ohio, is stepping up security as viral, false claims about Haitian immigrants stealing and eating pets continue to circulate after being amplified by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday afternoon he was sending three dozen state troopers to provide added

Ohio town on edge as lies amplified by Trump about migrants amp up threat of violence

Ohio town on edge as lies amplified by Trump about migrants amp up threat of violence – CBS News Watch CBS News Springfield, Ohio, is increasing security as unfounded claims about Haitian immigrants, many of whom are legal residents, have led to a series of threats against schools and city buildings. The baseless claims have

Suspect in Trump’s apparent assassination attempt has criminal history

Suspect in Trump’s apparent assassination attempt has criminal history – CBS News Watch CBS News Alleged Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh had other brushes with the law prior to Sunday’s incident. He also traveled across the globe, volunteering to fight in the war on behalf of Ukraine. Scott MacFarlane has new reporting on what

Officials give new details on apparent Trump assassination attempt

Officials give new details on apparent Trump assassination attempt – CBS News Watch CBS News Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in what officials are calling an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, is facing two federal gun charges after U.S. Secret Service agents allegedly saw the muzzle of his automatic rifle poking out

Biden administration asks Congress to surge Secret Service funding

The Biden administration has asked Congress for special permission to increase spending on Secret Service in the weeks ahead, even if Congress only passes a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, multiple congressional and administration sources tell CBS News.  The White House Office of Management and Budget submitted a so-called anomaly request to