Trump signs executive order to rename Gulf of Mexico, Denali
While a name change for the Gulf of Mexico could be applied for federal references, other nations have no obligation to follow suit.
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While a name change for the Gulf of Mexico could be applied for federal references, other nations have no obligation to follow suit.
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming press secretary has announced that Trump plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Mt. Denali as part of his Day 1 executive orders. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special coverage.
President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference a day after the 2024 election results were certified by Congress. Trump announced a deal with Dubai developer DAMAC Properties to build data centers in the U.S., he also called for the Israeli hostages being held by Hamas to be released before his inauguration, and announced he wants to change the name of the Gulf Of Mexico to something more "American." CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
One day after Congress certified the 2024 election, and less than two weeks from his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump addressed reporters on Tuesday in a wide-ranging 75-minute news conference at Mar-a-Lago. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border.
President-elect Donald Trump held a wide-ranging press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday. He addressed pardons for Jan. 6 defendants and whether he would pursue efforts to put Greenland and the Panama Canal under U.S. control. He also discussed whether he would try to rename the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is planning on changing the Gulf of Mexico's name to the "Gulf of America."
Cuba was reeling from a fierce major hurricane that ripped across the island and knocked out its power grid, after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.
A boat captain rode out Hurricane Milton overnight in the Gulf of Mexico before he was found clinging to a cooler about 30 miles offshore and rescued by helicopter. (Video provided by the U.S. Coast Guard)
Hurricane Milton previously reached as high as a Category 5 over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida's central west coast.
Hurricane Milton is the strongest storm to form since 2019's Hurricane Dorian.
Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sarasota area Wednesday night as a major hurricane.
Another dangerous hurricane is set to slam into Florida. Milton is gathering strength in the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News' Cristian Benavides is tracking the storm.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update Monday ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, which is expected on Wednesday evening. DeSantis said that Florida residents on the entire Gulf Coast of the state should be ready if the hurricane does not make landfall where it is expected in the Tampa region. The governor said truckloads of supplies have already been sent to regions expected to be hit.
The mayor of Tampa, Florida, and top FEMA officials gave an update Monday on preparations for Hurricane Milton. The storm is predicted to make landfall in Tampa on Wednesday. The mayor urged people in evacuation zones to get out before the storm hits. FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said emergency personnel are already on the ground providing support for the aftermath of Helene and will be moved as needed.
Hurricane Helene is slamming Cancún, Mexico, before veering into the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.
Hurricane Helene is expected to grow stronger on its path above Florida's Gulf Coast. Helene is expected to bring large storm surge, high winds and flooding rains to many parts of the state. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Tropical Storm Helene is moving toward Florida and is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 storm over the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Crystal River, and CBS News New York meteorologist John Elliott has the latest update.
A developing weather system could strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico and become a tropical storm or hurricane that slams the South. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has more.
Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, the National Hurricane Center said.
After churning through the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday, bringing with it the risk of severe flooding and damaging winds. Dave Malkoff has the latest.
After rapidly strengthening over the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Francine has made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports from Gulfport, Mississippi.
Hurricane Francine is approaching Louisiana after strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico. Francine will grow into a Category 2 hurricane if it reaches winds above 96 mph. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports from Houma, and Michael Brennan, the director at the NOAA National Hurricane Center, joins CBS News with more on the hurricane conditions.
Tropical Storm Francine is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along the Louisiana coast. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how some coastal residents are preparing.
Tropical Storm Francine is gaining strength as it churns in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall in Louisiana Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.