Illinois man charged with threatening President Trump in Instagram video
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
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A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
Last week, U.S. Secret Service investigators found SIM servers in the Tri-State area that were capable of disabling cell towers and launching cyber attacks.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
The Secret Service disrupted a sprawling telecommunications network in the New York Tri-State Area that investigators say posed a serious potential disruption to New York's telecom systems and a possible threat to the United Nations General Assembly meetings this week. Nicole Sganga has details.
The Secret Service says it disrupted a telecommunications threat that could have impacted the U.N. General Assembly. The agency says this plot could have disabled cell phone towers and potentially led to electronic attacks. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
The Secret Service dismantled a telecommunications threat in New York City as world leaders gathered for the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, officials said. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Ahead of the UN General Assembly, the Secret Service revealed it had taken down a "well-organized and well-funded" telecommunications network in New York. The devices, tied to foreign actors and criminal groups, could have shut down cell networks and were also used to send anonymous threats to White House officials earlier this year.
Federal law enforcement agencies issued a security assessment that indicated they are tracking "several threats of unknown credibility" against those planning to attend Sunday's memorial.
Leavitt received the detail after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last week.
Opening statements began Thursday in the trial for a man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump last year in South Florida. Ryan Routh is representing himself in court. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
The trial for the Florida man accused of attempting to assassinate then-candidate Donald Trump began on Thursday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
The Trump administration has ended Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris. While vice presidents by law typically receive a detail for six months after leaving office, former President Joe Biden signed an executive order in January to extend Harris' detail to 18 months. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Samantha Vinograd have the latest.
Congress passed a law in 2008 that limits Secret Service protection for former vice presidents to up to six months after leaving office.
President Trump has revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris' Secret Service detail, a senior White House official confirms to CBS News. Natalie Brand reports.
"I think they just don't know," said Sen. Rand Paul, who chairs the Senate committee that released its final report Sunday on Secret Service failures around the assassination attempt.
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
Sen. Rand Paul, who authored a newly-released Senate report over the Secret Service's handling of the assassination attempt against President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that there was "a total failure" within the agency and accused there of being a "cultural cover-up."
CBS News was taken inside the Secret Service's James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland, to see the agency's newest eyes in the sky, a fleet of military-grade drones that reimagine aerial reconnaissance in a post-Butler era.
It was almost one year ago that a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nicole Sganga went inside the Secret Service's training facility in Maryland to see the changes the agency is making to ensure such an incident never happens again.
Sunday marks one year since a 20-year-old gunman came within inches of killing then-candidate Donald Trump at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A. T. Smith, former deputy director of the U.S. Secret Service, and Jake Rosen, CBS News Department of Justice reporter, join "The Takeout" to reflect on that day.
A top official defended the agency's decision not to fire anyone in connection with the July 13 assassination attempt.
CBS News has learned the Secret Service suspended six personnel after the Butler assassination attempt on President Trump. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
Six U.S. Secret Service personnel were suspended without pay for up to six weeks, then placed into restricted duty after the assassination attempt against President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, CBS News has learned. Nicole Sganga has more.
Preparations are underway in Washington, D.C., for Saturday's military parade celebrating the Army's 250th birthday, which coincides with President Trump's birthday. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
The Secret Service said somebody "scaled a perimeter fence" at President Trump's Florida club early Tuesday morning.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
Republicans escalated the standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Lindsey Halligan has departed the Justice Department after a federal judge Tuesday barred her from referring to herself as a U.S. attorney in court filings.
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
The company said its "Get Low" collection is temporarily unavailable for sale online, but remains in stock in stores while it reviews customer feedback.
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
Republicans escalated the standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
In his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused President Trump of rupturing the world order through economic coercion.
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
A commuter train hit a collapsed retaining wall near Barcelona on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least 37 people, according to officials.
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, accused his parents in a social media statement of trying to undermine his marriage and of valuing "public promotion" over family. David Beckham acknowledged the allegations and responded, saying, "they make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes." Adriana Diaz has more.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively announces the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anthony Mason reports.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
President Trump commented on ICE raids in the U.S. as the Justice Department served subpoenas for multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
The suspect in the "Colonial Parkway murders" that shook Virginia in the 1980s has been linked to 2 more of the killings, investigators announced.
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
Nathan Chasing Horse's defense attorney said prosecutors would present no evidence of the allegations, including no DNA evidence or eyewitnesses.
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Across the U.S., divorce rates are down - except among people who are older than 50. It's part of a trend called "gray divorce," which often happens when kids are grown and have left the home. Lisa Ling has more.
President Trump boasted about his economic successes during the first year of his second term in the White House despite Americans' sentiments on high prices and inflation. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Javier E. David have more.
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."