Two top security officials at USAID placed on leave, sources say
USAID Director for Security John Vorhees and Deputy Director for Security Brian McGill were put on leave last night, two sources confirmed to CBS News.
Foreign aid freeze leads to USAID staff suspensions, contractor terminations
Approximately 60 senior staff within USAID have been suspended, leaving the agency without clear leadership, five sources familiar with the internal action told CBS News.
Trump signs executive orders on military DEI, trans service members, COVID
President Trump signed executive orders that could reshape the management and composition of the U.S. military.
Trump picks Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser
The national security adviser is a top aide to the president who plays a major role in foreign and national security policy decision-making.
Trump, Vance, Harris campaign potential targets of China-backed hackers
Federal authorities believe China-backed cybercriminals may have tried to tap into phones or networks used by Trump, Vance and Harris campaign staff, sources familiar with the matter confirmed.
Michigan will remain competitive until Election Day, Rep. Debbie Dingell predicts
"I don't think we know who's going to win Michigan yet," Rep. Debbie Dingell told chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast.
Harris campaigns in Wisconsin, her first rally of presidential campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
Biden campaign won't "sugarcoat" state of 2024 race but denies Biden plans exit
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.
Top NSC cybersecurity official on institutions vulnerable to ransomware attacks
On "The Takeout" this week, the NSC's Ann Neuberger said hospitals and school systems are "some of the weakest in terms of cybersecurity."
USAID administrator weighs in on Israel's allegations about UNRWA
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Samantha Power talks with Major Garrett about Israeli allegations that at least a dozen UNRWA staff were involved in Hamas' attack on Israel.
Nearly 50,000 veterans used free emergency suicide prevention in first year of program, VA says
In January 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs instituted a new policy allowing eligible veterans in acute suicidal crisis to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility to receive emergency care at no cost.
Prospect of Chinese spy base in Cuba unsettles Washington
Cuba may allow China to establish a facility on its territory capable of conducting electronic surveillance on the United States, CBS News has confirmed.
Rep. Dusty Johnson defends gun owners' rights after Nashville mass shooting
On "The Takeout" this week, Rep. Dusty Johnson also expressed doubt that gun control laws are stopping these "acts of evil."
Meet the "anti-woke" Republican presidential candidate: Vivek Ramaswamy
On "The Takeout" this week, the bio-tech multi-millionaire talks with host Major Garrett about what it's like for a political neophyte to learn how to be a presidential candidate.
Biden administration has raised concerns with China about companies selling aid to Russia
Chinese companies are providing non-lethal military assistance and economic support that stops short of wholesale sanctions evasion, sources familiar with the situation tell CBS News.