U.S. sending 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for operations targeting drug cartels
The 10 F-35 fighter jets are being deployed to the Caribbean for operations targeting drug cartels, one source said.
Trump announces Space Command headquarters moving to Alabama
President Trump announced U.S. Space Command headquarters will move from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama.
Pentagon mulls speeding process to reinstate troops discharged over Covid vaccine
Veterans forced out under the mandate have been frustrated by what they described as a slow, arduous process to return to service.
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Joni Ernst won't seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.
Trump revokes Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection
Congress passed a law in 2008 that limits Secret Service protection for former vice presidents to up to six months after leaving office.
Trump administration threatens to take Harvard's patents
The federal government told Harvard University it could take control of the school's patents — the latest in a months-long feud between the Trump administration and the school.
Trump tells military to target Latin American drug cartels, source says
President Trump has directed the military to target drug cartels in Latin America, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska next week, Trump says
It would be the first face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and an American leader since former President Joe Biden met with Putin in June 2021.
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Putin needles U.S. with award for CIA official whose son died fighting for Russia
Vladimir Putin gave Trump envoy Steve Witkoff an award meant for a senior CIA official whose son was killed in Ukraine while fighting with Russian forces, sources say.
Kennedy Center Honors could see some changes under Trump
The Kennedy Center has slightly delayed naming its list of annual lifetime achievement honorees and may make some other changes, sources said.
Trump set to announce initial deal to end conflict between Azerbaijan, Armenia
President Trump plans to announce a pact for peace between two former Soviet republics, Azerbaijan and Armenia, at the White House on Friday.
Trump fires 5 members of Puerto Rico's financial oversight board
A White House official said the five were fired because of their exorbitant salaries and ineffective oversight.
Longtime Trump insider May Davis Mailman departs White House
May Davis Mailman is the highest-ranking official to leave so far during the second term without being pushed out.
Dems negotiated for release of billions in exchange for batch of Trump nominees, sources say
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was negotiating with Republican leadership for the release of billions in government funds for the National Institutes of Health, World Food Program and other spending, sources said.
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Pfizer CEO attending $25 million fundraiser at Trump's golf club, sources say
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla is expected at a pro-Trump fundraiser on Friday, sources told CBS News, one day after the president sent a letter pushing drug companies to slash prices.