One of the United States’ leading scientific groups published its strongest rebuke of the Trump administration’s dismissal of the dangers of climate change, saying the evidence is “beyond scientific dispute.” The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine published a new report Wednesday that says long-term observations “confirm unequivocally that greenhouse gas emissions are warming
During a Senate hearing, former CDC Director Susan Monarez refuted accusations of untrustworthiness from her former boss, RFK Jr. Monarez insists the health secretary pushed to change vaccine policy without scientific data. Dr. Celine Gounder has more. Original CBS News Link</a
Washington — Democrats released a counteroffer Wednesday night to fund the government and avert a possible shutdown next month. But Republicans are forging ahead with their plan, advancing the legislation in a key House vote earlier in the evening. House GOP leaders on Tuesday announced a plan to keep the government funded until Nov. 21,
Susan Monarez, who was ousted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., testified before the Senate committee focused on health that she faced pressure from the secretary to change the childhood vaccine schedule. Caitlin Huey-Burns has details. Original CBS News Link</a
An aide speaks to Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel (R) as he testifies before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington on Sept. 17, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Oversight Committee on Sept. 17, facing lawmakers’ statements and questions for five hours. Members on both sides of
On the same day that Tyler Robinson was formally charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk, a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly making a threat of terrorism against Utah Valley University, where Kirk was killed, according to local authorities. “There were clear and specific threats of violence and Utah Valley University was specifically
The Pentagon has been looking through dozens of social media posts that appear to come from U.S. service members in the wake of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, brought to the military’s attention through various means. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has publicly warned against any commentary mocking or praising his killing. In a post