U.S. embassies across Middle East issue security alerts for Americans

The alerts did not cite a specific threat, but called for Americans to "exercise heightened vigilance."

• Sep 20

Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal ruling loosening gun limits, sources say

President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

• Sep 17

Farmer who voted for Trump says farmers are "all just in survival mode"

Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods" that there was a plan to "put America's farmers and ranchers first."

• Sep 17

Senate Democrat blocks bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs

One Senate Democrat scuttled a Republican-led effort to pass legislation aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, saying it didn't go far enough.

• Sep 17

White House withdraws ICE director nominee Richard Schroyer

Richard Schroyer's nomination was held up in the Senate. The White House eventually pulled it.

• Sep 17

Iran downed at least 2 American drones in recent days, U.S. officials say

Iranian forces in recent days have brought down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.

• Sep 17

Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona dies at 84

Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, who represented Arizona in both chambers of Congress over nearly three decades, has died at 84.

• Sep 17

Canada, EU look to forge an "Alliance for the Future" amid Trump threats

Canada's leader draws regular scorn from President Trump, but European leaders gave him a standing ovation as they aim to push their ties to "the highest level."

• Sep 17

GOP congresswoman says Trump immigration enforcement has "gone too far"

"The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.

• Sep 17

Trump photo shows him viewing "Kennedy Center demolished" document

In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.

• Sep 17

House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition

The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.

• Sep 17

Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk?

U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.

• Sep 16

House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs

The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.

• Sep 16

ISIS-K member sentenced to 20 years in prison in case tied to Kabul bombing

An Islamic State group member was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport.

• Sep 16

Virginia fines a Microsoft data center for emissions violations

As part of the settlement with Microsoft, the tech giant has agreed to invest $2.4 million toward an environmental project underway in Loudoun County.

• Sep 16

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