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Democrats demand answers on Trump plans for Education Department
House and Senate Democrats sent a letter to the acting Education secretary Thursday demanding answers around potential executive orders from the president to weaken the Department of Education. ...The Hill - 3h -
Defense Department reportedly drafting plans for U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria
The Defense Department is working on a plan to remove all U.S. troops from Syria with NBC reporting that the Pentagon is considering 30, 60 or 90-day plans. CBS News senior national security ...CBS News - 6h -
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Defense Department drafting plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria after recent Trump comments
The Defense Department is developing plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria, two U.S. defense officials told NBC News on Tuesday.NBC News - 1d -
Inside Afghanistan more than 3 years after U.S. withdrawal
The United Nations warned that President Trump's freeze on humanitarian aid will hit Afghan women especially hard. An official said 1,200 could die within three years, because of the loss of ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump signs executive order to withdraw U.S. from U.N. Human Rights Council
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at withdrawing the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council and UNRWA and for broader review of U.S. funding for the international ...NBC News - 1d -
Hegseth visits troops on U.S.-Mexico border
Pete Hegseth visited the troops at the U.S.-Mexico border Monday for the first time since becoming secretary of defense. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.CBS News - 2d -
Defense Secretary Vows to Use Thousands of Active-Duty Troops to Secure Border
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Thomas D. Homan, President Trump’s border czar, toured areas near Mexico.The New York Times - 2d -
2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Defensive upgrade best path for Patriots?
The Patriots have glaring needs on the defensive side of the ball, and they should address one of them with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Perfect Jets NFL Draft 2025 plan: Defensive-minded head coach Aaron Glenn addresses the offense
How the Jets can reverse the organization's course through the draftCBS Sports - Jan. 30 -
Perfect Cowboys NFL Draft 2025 plan: Surround Dak Prescott with playmakers while shoring up the defensive line
How Dallas can alter the course of its franchise under new leadershipCBS Sports - Jan. 28 -
Residents of Lebanese border village return to bury dead as Israeli troops withdraw
People returning to Dhayra to mourn loss of loved ones find most of settlement has been destroyed. The mosque used to announce a death in the Lebanese village of Dhayra. The mournful call would ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
U.S. troops head to southern border as deportations continue
The U.S.-Mexico border has been very active since President Trump took office last week. While more troops head to the border, the U.S. is ramping up its deportation efforts. CBS News correspondent ...CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Trump plans executive orders on military related to DEI, transgender troops and vaccines
President Donald Trump already signed a flurry of executive orders aimed to reshape U.S. policy on trade, immigration and citizenship, federal hiring and more.CNBC - Jan. 27 -
2025 NFL mock draft roundup: How Patriots can learn from Chiefs defense
The AFC champion Chiefs built an elite defense through the NFL Draft. Should the Patriots take a similar approach to team building?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 27 -
Violence Reported as Deadline Passes for Israeli Troop Withdrawal in Lebanon
Israeli forces killed at least 15 people and injured dozens more in the country’s south, Lebanese officials said. Israel had agreed to withdraw its troops from the area as of Sunday.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
What Did the World Learn From Syria?
It is easy to look at a dark past and warn of a dark future.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
Lions reportedly name Kelvin Sheppard new defensive coordinator
Sheppard has been on Detroit's staff since 2021 and long been viewed as a successor to Aaron Glenn.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 25 -
Israel will not withdraw troops from Lebanon by deadline, Netanyahu says
PM says Lebanon has not fully met conditions for Israeli withdrawal under ceasefire deal. Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israeli troops will not comply with a Sunday deadline for them to ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Trump’s Withdrawal From the W.H.O. Will Be Disastrous for Global Health
It’s a mistake for President Trump to order to the United States to leave the World Health Organization. He should reverse course immediately.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
How Guatemala Plans to Resettle Planeloads of Deportees from U.S.
The case of Guatemala reveals how President Trump’s promised sweeps could change life outside the United States, too.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Troops sent to US southern border as Trump steps up immigration plan
The new administration has also halted all refugee travel and processing, leaving thousands stranded as they wait to come to the US.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Will Zalatoris a late withdrawal from Farmers Insurance Open
The field for the Farmers Insurance Open took another hit Wednesday when Will Zalatoris withdrew.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
State Department cancels all refugee travel to the U.S.
All refugee travel to the U.S. has been put on hold and the State Department has stopped refugee processing in order to comply with President Trump's suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
The significance of Trump withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement
President Trump again withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, a worldwide pact that aims to fight global warming. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump moves to withdraw U.S. from the World Health Organization
President Trump has signed an executive order beginning the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump to withdraw U.S. from Paris climate agreement again
President Trump says he will again withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Trump signs order to withdraw U.S. from WHO
President Trump issued an executive order Monday night withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization. The U.S. has historically been the largest funder of the Geneva-based ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump declares national energy emergency, orders U.S. to withdraw from Paris climate agreement
The goal of the a national energy emergency is to reduce energy costs, an incoming White House official told reporters.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Trump Withdraws U.S. from World Health Organization
Public health experts say U.S. withdrawal from the W.H.O. would undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump signs order withdrawing from Paris Agreement
President Trump signed an executive order Monday evening officially beginning the withdrawal of the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. The newly inaugurated president signed the order at an ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump inspects troops at U.S. Capitol
President Trump attended the First Honors Ceremony at the Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall. Mr. Trump inspected the troops as is custom for new U.S. presidents after their inauguration.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Inside Kristi Noem's plans for Department of Homeland Security
Kristi Noem is having her Senate confirmation hearing Friday to become President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of Homeland Security. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Watch live: Austin bids farewell to Defense Department
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will bid farewell in a speech Friday morning, just days before President-elect Trump is set to return to the White House. During his four years helming the Pentagon, ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Standout moments from Biden's farewell speech at Department of Defense
President Biden delivered a farewell address on Thursday at the Department of Defense. asking, "If we don't lead the world, who will lead the world?" CBS News senior White House correspondent ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Biden delivers farewell remarks at Department of Defense
President Biden addressed the Department of Defense days before he hands over the White House to President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Watch live: Biden gives final address at Defense Department farewell ceremony
President Biden, poised to leave office in just days, will give remarks Thursday afternoon at a Department of Defense commander in chief farewell ceremony. His comments come on the heels of a ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Biden delivers farewell address to the Department of Defense
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers his farewell address as commander in chief to the Department of Defense.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Defending champion O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters
Ronnie O'Sullivan, the defending champion, will miss the Masters in London on medical grounds.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Kurdish general urges Trump to leave US troops in north-east Syria
Exclusive: SDF leader says removal of 2,000-strong force would leave door open for Islamic State resurgence. The leader of the Kurdish forces that control north-eastern Syria has called on Donald ...The Guardian - Jan. 9