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Trump executive order says federal government only recognizes "two sexes"
The executive order means Americans won't be able to select "X" on passports any longer.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump threatens to double tax rates for foreign nationals and companies
President orders officials to draw up retaliatory measures against ‘extraterritorial’ taxesFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Full interview: New White House national security adviser Mike Waltz
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan sat down with President Trump's pick for his national security adviser, former Rep. Mike Waltz, on Sunday, Jan. 19, for an extended interview about ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Trump says U.S. government will only recognize two genders, male and female
During his inaugural address, Donald Trump said the United States would adopt an official policy of recognizing only two genders, male and female. Trump accused the government of "trying to ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Waltz resigns from House to take on Trump national security role
Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) resigned from the House on Monday morning, as he prepares to join President-elect Trump's Cabinet as national security adviser. Waltz's resignation was read on the House ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
US will want Chagos Islands deal reversed, Trump’s ex-national security adviser suggests – UK politics live
Westminster is preparing for Donald Trump’s second term ahead of the US president’s inauguration in Washington. Most people in Washington have not woken up yet, but our US politics live blog ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Transcript: Incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 19, 2025
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Waltz, incoming Trump administration national security adviser, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 19, ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says "Hamas will never govern Gaza"
Mike Waltz, who will take over as national security adviser in the incoming Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the new administration will support Israel if ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Does Banning TikTok solve the National Security Issue?
TikTok is set to be blocked in the U.S. after the Supreme Court upheld a law that effectively bans the app. TikTok, a Chinese-owned social media platform, has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers for its ...The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Jake Sullivan, White House National Security Adviser, Reflects on China Policy
President Biden and his team saw China as the one nation with the intent and capability to displace American primacy — and crafted policies to defend U.S. power.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Trump Picks Ex-Congressman to Manage U.S. Nuclear Arsenal
Brandon Williams served aboard a nuclear submarine and represented a New York congressional district for one term, but has said little about his experience in the management of atomic weapons.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say
The determination came as the United States announced sanctions against the Sudanese military chief, saying there was strong evidence of atrocities in the country.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Far-right minister threatens to quit Israeli government over Gaza ceasefire deal
Itamar Ben-Gvir says his party will leave Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition if it implements the truce agreementFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
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Durbin seeks information from Patel personnel files at national security agencies
Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.), the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, asked a suite of agencies that previously employed Kash Patel to turn over information on possible misconduct of ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Deputy national security adviser discusses ceasefire agreement
For months, the Biden administration has worked on a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas. Deputy national security adviser Jonathan Finer joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Government Recovers $31 Million in Social Security Payments to the Dead
The money came back when the Department of Treasury gained access to the Social Security Administration’s “Full Death Master File.”Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Rising borrowing costs batter UK government and threaten to derail its left-leaning program
Britain’s new government, which is already facing anger over higher taxes, unpopular spending decisions and political scandals just six months after taking office, is now being battered by rising ...ABC News - Jan. 15 -
Drones delivering weapons to jails is national security threat, prisons inspector says
The prisons watchdog says drones are delivering weapons to two of England's highest security prisons.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
OpenAI outlines proposals to bolster national security, drive economic growth
OpenAI laid out a series of new artificial intelligence (AI) policy proposals Monday, encouraging U.S. development of the emerging technology to stay ahead of China while minimizing its risks. "As ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Syria’s new rulers invite Assad security officials to surrender
Headquarters of intelligence service in Damascus is now ‘settlement centre’ where those who served inside turn themselves in. The filthy corridors inside the headquarters of the general ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Kelly says he is aware TikTok ban 'is controversial,' but there is 'national security risk to' app
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday he is aware that the possible TikTok ban “is controversial,” yet the app “has a national security risk to it.” “I imagine [there's going to] be a disruption in ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Biden speaks with Netanyahu as top U.S. official says a hostage deal is close
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said, as U.S. officials race to reach a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal before ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Panama Canal will remain Panamanian and open to all nations, says official
Administrator rejects Donald Trump’s claims that China controls canal or suggestion US could take it back. Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Trump want with it? The Panama Canal will ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Oil prices rally as fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia threaten global supplies
Oil futures ended sharply higher on Friday, as fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil sector looked to threaten global supplies and as winter storms in the U.S. were expected to boost demand for ...MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River
The District of Columbia is suing the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, hoping it will lead to a cleanup of the urban waterwayABC News - Jan. 10 -
Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Ex-RFU official 'extremely comfortable' with bonuses
Genevieve Shore, the ex-chair of the Rugby Football Union's remuneration committee, defends its controversial bonus scheme.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
UK security officials monitor Elon Musk's posts
A Home Office team is tracking the reach and impact of posts by the tech mogul and others for security risks.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Greenland important for national security: Waltz
Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump’s pick for national security adviser, said Wednesday that Greenland is important for national security, leaning into Trump's expressed interest in ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Grooming still happening in Oxford, ex-investigator says
Simon Morton says perpetrators are operating in plain sight and the "guys we couldn't catch are still out there".BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Wildfires are ‘the best argument for why we need the federal government’: California Congresswoman
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how the federal government is assisting constituents affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Biden’s new Social Security law is official — but implementing it under Trump will be a challenge
The Social Security Administration will now begin issuing large back payments to millions of individuals; however, it is unlikely the agency has the bandwidth to implement the new benefit structure ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far right National Front, dies at 96, a senior party official says
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far right National Front, dies at 96, a senior party official saysABC News - Jan. 7
