Federal Officials Warn of ‘Lone Wolf’ Terror Threats on July 4, NY Governor Says

An FBI agent walks toward a crime scene in Gilroy, Calif., on July 29, 2019. Mario Tama/Getty Images New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has confirmed that federal officials informed her about a possible terrorist threat ahead of the July 4 Independence Day holiday. “Our federal partners reiterated yesterday that lone wolf actors remain the greatest

RFK Jr.’s FDA officials overrode career staff to limit COVID shots

Top-ranking Food and Drug Administration officials picked by the Trump administration under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. overrode career staff at the agency to limit the approvals of COVID-19 shots from Novavax and Moderna, according to records released by the FDA. In a memorandum following Novavax’s approval in May, which narrowed

DHS to cut 75% of staff in intelligence office amid heightened threat environment

The Department of Homeland Security’s intelligence arm plans to cut nearly three-quarters of its full-time employees, shaving its Office of Intelligence & Analysis down from about 1,000 staff to just 275, according to four sources briefed on the matter.  The exact timing of the cuts remains unclear; sources tell CBS News the staff reductions have

U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries could surge on July 9. Here’s why.

A 90-day freeze on sweeping U.S. tariffs is set to expire on July 9, sowing economic uncertainty as the Trump administration works to revamp the terms of global trade.  The stakes for millions of U.S. consumers and businesses are high. Economists warn that the barrage of import duties announced on April 2, which President Trump called “Liberation

Supreme Court takes up bans on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports

Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will consider whether states can prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports, setting up a high-profile clash that could have far-reaching implications across the country. The justices agreed to decide whether laws from Idaho and West Virginia that prevent transgender girls and women

Man arrested for trying to bring “ghost gun” into Capitol Hill office building

Congress seeking more security funds Congressional members seek $1 billion for security after deadly lawmaker shootings 05:28 Washington — A Maryland man has been charged with trying to bring a “ghost gun” into a House office building last week, CBS News has learned, the latest arrest involving firearms on Capitol Hill. Jason White, 35, allegedly