For the first time in history, an American was chosen to lead the Catholic Church, as cardinals on Thursday selected Pope Leo XIV — or Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native — as the new pontiff. The surprise move comes at a time of political tension in the United States. Hints as to what postures Pope Leo
President Trump has fired longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, a congressional source confirmed to CBS News. Hayden was fired in an email Thursday from Trent Morse, deputy director of presidential personnel. “On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as the Librarian of Congress is terminated
Why officials are calling for a complete overhaul of the air traffic control system – CBS News Watch CBS News Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called for a complete rebuild of the nation’s air traffic control system, some of which is using 50-year-old technology. Kris Van Cleave has more. View CBS News In Be the first
Trump touts UK trade deal, but U.S. companies fear they won’t survive China tariffs – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump celebrated a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, but sealing a deal with China was also on the president’s mind. Weijia Jiang reports. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get
The company’s manufactured robots ‘are not just tools—they are potential surveillance devices backed by the Chinese Communist Party,’ Rep. John Moolenaar says. A bipartisan group of 24 House lawmakers is calling for federal investigations into China-based Unitree Robotics, warning that its products pose a national security risk. The lawmakers sent a letter, dated May 6,
In testimony before a House panel, Hamilton opposed eliminating FEMA, apparently contradicting the view of President Trump and Secretary Noem. Cameron Hamilton, acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has been terminated and replaced, the agency said on May 8. Politico first reported that Hamilton had been let go Thursday, one day after
The lawsuit argues the move is illegal and will deprive the states of billions of dollars in appropriated funds. The Trump administration is being sued by a coalition of 16 states and the District of Columbia over claims it is withholding billions of dollars in funding approved by Congress to build electric vehicle (EV) charging