Commander overseeing U.S. military forces in Caribbean relinquishes command early
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
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Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
The Pentagon watchdog released its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.
The Pentagon indicated that it's investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a former U.S. Navy captain, for a video that said service members should "refuse illegal orders."
Active-duty troops and National Guard members on missions will continue to work with the promise of back pay after Congress passes legislation to fund the government.
President Trump singed an executive order Friday directing the Department of Defense to use the name Department of War as a "secondary title" — restoring a name it last held in the late 1940s.
The military attorneys would help with a backlog of some 3.7 million immigration cases.
Veterans forced out under the mandate have been frustrated by what they described as a slow, arduous process to return to service.
Lt. General Jeffrey Kruse is no longer Defense Intelligence Agency director, a senior defense official confirmed Friday.
Earlier this year, President Trump confirmed that the Qatari royal family was donating a Boeing 747-8 for his use.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said leaker of initial intel assessment wanted to "make it look like this historic strike wasn't successful."
U.S. Navy is renaming a ship named for gay rights leader Harvey Milk and considering new names for others named for prominent Americans.
It's the latest request from the Trump administration for assistance with its mass deportation efforts.
President Trump issued an executive order in January that targeted active-duty and prospective service members with gender dysphoria.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the reduction of generals, admirals and officers to reduce "excess general and flag officer positions," he said in a memo.
Administration officials including Marco Rubio and Kristi Noem championed the law during President Trump's first term.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over his use of Signal group chats.
A government memo obtained by CBS News shows the Trump administration created broad rules outlining which migrants can be held at Guantanamo Bay.
Gen. Timothy Haugh had just last week testified on Capitol Hill about the Signal leak in which a journalist had been added to a group chat with high-ranking members of the Trump administration.
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
Polygraph tests were also used by the Department of Homeland Security to identify potential leakers.
The Pentagon ordered a digital refresh to remove content featuring DEI, which has led to the removal in some cases of pages recognizing significant figures in the U.S. military's history.
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled in favor of transgender active-duty service members and transgender people in the process of enlisting.
Nearly 100 probationary employees were fired from the Defense Logistics Agency, and more defense cuts are expected.
The change comes amid President Trump's efforts to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News.
An exit lane of southbound E-470 is closed near Aurora after the trailer of a semi-truck carrying wind turbine components broke early Saturday morning.
An incident in Denver that started with a drug-induced psychotic episode and ended with the largest single-location insurance claim for the state of Colorado has earned a man 8 years in prison.
A mother is grieving after a crash left her son brain-dead and two of her other children fighting for their lives.
ICE flights out of Colorado carrying migrants to other U.S. cities have nearly doubled since 2024, Human Rights First says.
According to the Aurora Police Department, nationwide tips of child sexual exploitation and extortion have increased since 2020. They certainly have seen an increase in tips in their community.
An exit lane of southbound E-470 is closed near Aurora after the trailer of a semi-truck carrying wind turbine components broke early Saturday morning.
An incident in Denver that started with a drug-induced psychotic episode and ended with the largest single-location insurance claim for the state of Colorado has earned a man 8 years in prison.
A mother is grieving after a crash left her son brain-dead and two of her other children fighting for their lives.
ICE flights out of Colorado carrying migrants to other U.S. cities have nearly doubled since 2024, Human Rights First says.
According to the Aurora Police Department, nationwide tips of child sexual exploitation and extortion have increased since 2020. They certainly have seen an increase in tips in their community.
After almost 10 years, a Wisconsin man who killed his wife on an Amtrak train to Denver back in 2016 has been convicted of her murder.
Saturday and Wednesday will be windy across the state, snow for the mountains mid-week!
A mother is grieving after a crash left her son brain-dead and two of her other children fighting for their lives.
Braelynn Looney from Mountain Vista High School was one of two Coloradans selected to play in the U.S. Army Bowl's flag football tournament.
A Denver man has been arrested for his role in a crash with a school activity bus that sent more than a dozen people to the hospital last weekend.
Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunningly fast win in a World Cup downhill on Friday to earn her first victory after a five-year retirement.
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill signing.
NASCAR has reached a settlement of the bruising antitrust lawsuit filed against it by two of its race teams, including one co-owned by NBA great Michael Jordan.
The newest Colorado sports team is getting ready for its inaugural season in the Mile High City, but the future of the team's stadium is in limbo.
Sabina Czuaz has already claimed a number of titles and has lofty goals for the future.
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
"No president is legally allowed to tear down portions of the White House without any review whatsoever," said the National Trust for Historic Preservation in its lawsuit.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released 19 photos from a trove of images obtained from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is calling out child welfare agencies in 39 states, including in Colorado. It says the agencies are intercepting federal benefits meant for foster kids and using the money themselves.
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
"No president is legally allowed to tear down portions of the White House without any review whatsoever," said the National Trust for Historic Preservation in its lawsuit.
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
For those who have lost loved ones, the holidays can be an especially difficult time. But a Castle Rock community group is here to help.
UCHealth opened a brand new multimillion dollar inpatient mental health unit in Northern Colorado. Poudre Valley Hospital is now the home to the newest behavioral health inpatient unit in Colorado.
RTD is being sued in federal court over changes to Access on Demand, which provides services for Coloradans with disabilities. Plaintiffs' attorneys are hoping a judge puts a stop to the changes before the Jan. 1 implementation.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
Dozens of cows from Northern Colorado ranches have gone missing and are presumed to be stolen. The cattle have largely gone missing from ranches in Weld County, around the Greeley area.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
The Trump administration says it's also creating a $5 million platinum card visa that will allow foreigners to live in the U.S. for 270 days a year.
President Trump says he's winning the war against inflation. But a look at prices around the U.S. shows why many Americans still feel financially squeezed.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.
A veteran Denver commercial real estate broker warned elected Denver officials in December of 2023 to scrap their plans to buy the Denver Post building for $88.5 million.