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Kaia Hubbard

Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Before coming to CBS News, Kaia worked as a staff writer for U.S. News & World Report, where she wrote about politics with a focus on Congress. She also previously covered courts and reproductive rights. Kaia is a graduate of the University of San Diego, where she led the student newspaper as editor-in-chief.

Secret Service Uniformed Division officers conduct an evidence sweep near the White House following a report of gunshots on April 5, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

Secret Service investigating overnight gunfire near White House

No injuries were reported and a suspect was not located following a search of the area, the Secret Service said.

Apr 5

Military archbishop suggests Iran war isn't justified

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who heads the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, told CBS' Ed O'Keefe that the war is likely not justified under the Just War Theory.

Apr 3

Senate takes first step toward ending DHS shutdown as Trump vows to pay workers

President Trump said he would sign an order to pay all DHS employees as a plan to reopen most of DHS and pursue additional funding moves forward in Congress.

Apr 2

Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson hold a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 10, 2025.

Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown

GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.

Apr 1

President Trump attends a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Jan. 21, 2026.

Trump says he may withdraw U.S. from NATO. The law says he can't without Congress.

President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, following years of complaining about the alliance.

Apr 1

Britain's King Charles III arrives to officially open the South Wales Metro Depot in the South Wales town of Taff's Well on Nov. 14, 2025.

King Charles III to address Congress on April 28

Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.

Apr 1

Pete Hegseth And Dan Caine Hold Pentagon Press Briefing On Operation Epic Fury

Pete Hegseth says "upcoming days will be decisive" in war against Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a news conference at the Pentagon as gas prices in the U.S. continued to climb amid the ongoing war with Iran.

Mar 31

A view of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 18, 2026.

DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break

The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.

Mar 30

Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Senate approves most DHS funding, hours after Trump promised to restart TSA pay

The Senate agreed early Friday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to end a standoff in Congress that led to massive lines at many airports.

Mar 27

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks on the Senate floor on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Senate funding deal stalls as DHS shutdown grinds on

A potential deal to end the DHS shutdown has stalled on Capitol Hill after Senate Democrats made their latest counteroffer.

Mar 25

Alan Armstrong serves as executive chairman on the board of directors at a Tulsa-based energy company.

Oklahoma governor taps energy executive to fill Mullin's Senate seat

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong on Tuesday to replace newly confirmed DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Senate.

Mar 24

Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks with reporters in the Capitol on March 23, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

Democrats continue push for ICE reforms in emerging DHS shutdown deal

Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Mar 24

Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, President Trump's nominee for DHS secretary, speaks during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., on March 18, 2026.

Markwayne Mullin sworn in as DHS secretary after Senate confirmation

Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, taking the oath of office at the White House one day after winning confirmation in the Senate.

Mar 24

Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to reporters at the Capitol on March 19, 2026.

DHS funding talks in limbo after Trump insists GOP pass SAVE America Act

Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.

Mar 23

Waltz: "Never take anything off the table" on U.S. hitting Iran plants

Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said "we are seeing our allies come around as they should," as Iran threatens shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 22