As Trump ends USAID missions, officials fear Ebola outbreak in Uganda may spread

Americans are among those exposed to the virus in Uganda.

• Feb 5, 2025

Trump signs order that will ban transgender athletes from women's sports

The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.

• Feb 5, 2025

What are the risks of a U.S.-China trade war, and can conflict be averted?

The world's two biggest economies are on the brink of an economically destructive trade war. Here's what experts think could happen next.

• Feb 5, 2025

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper's security detail revoked

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper's security detail, which was provided by the Defense Department, was pulled Tuesday night, a U.S. official told CBS News.

• Feb 5, 2025

Trump adviser says Gaza plan will "bring the entire region" to reach its own solution

During a joint press conference Tuesday night with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump outlined a new vision for Gaza​, saying the U.S. would "take over the Gaza Strip" and "own it."

• Feb 5, 2025

Threats against federal officials surged in 2024, Capitol police report shows

The agency's threat division investigated 9,474 "concerning statements or direct threats" against members of Congress in 2024, a sharp increase from 2023.

• Feb 6, 2025

U.S. allies and adversaries reject Trump's plan to "take over" Gaza

Only Israel has suggested openness to Trump's plan for the U.S. to move Palestinians out of Gaza and make it a "Riviera of the Middle East."

• Feb 6, 2025

NFL scrapping "End Racism" end zone stencil for Super Bowl

The NFL is stenciling "Choose Love" in the back of one of the end zones at the Superdome for the Super Bowl rather than "End Racism."

• Feb 5, 2025

Treasury says Elon Musk's DOGE has "read only" access to payment systems

Democratic lawmakers have expressed concern that access to the system could allow DOGE, which disburses nearly 90% of all federal payments, to restrict disbursement of federal funds.

• Feb 5, 2025

USPS says packages from China, Hong Kong will be accepted after suspension

The USPS halted an order to suspend incoming packages from China that threatened to severely disrupt trade between the two major economies.

• Feb 5, 2025

Pam Bondi sworn in as attorney general

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administered the oath of office to Pam Bondi at the White House on Wednesday.

• Feb 5, 2025

Vance flexes political power in new role

Republican senators cite Vice President JD Vance as a key negotiator in moving President Trump's nominees out of committee and reassuring wavering senators.

• Feb 4, 2025

USAID putting nearly all staff on leave; overseas missions shuttering

USAID announced that all "direct-hire personnel" will be placed on leave with some exceptions for those on "mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs."

• Feb 6, 2025

ICE releases some migrant detainees as detention facilities reach 109% capacity

Since Mr. Trump's inauguration, ICE has increased arrest operations across the country, recording as many 1,000 arrests on some days.

• Feb 5, 2025

Transgender youth sue over Trump's executive order on gender-affirming care

A group of transgender minors and their families filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive action restricting access to gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.

• Feb 4, 2025

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