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How RFK Jr. secured Sen. Bill Cassidy's vote

The Senate will soon vote on the confirmations of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard after two panels opted to advance their nominations on Tuesday. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, ...

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How Bill Cassidy, a lifelong vaccination advocate, wound up voting for RFK Jr.

A look at how Kennedy convinced Sen. Cassidy, a doctor and vaccination advocate, that he should become health secretary.

ABC News - 3h

Why Cassidy voted to advance RFK Jr.'s nomination

Republican Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill on ...

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Cassidy says he secured key vaccine commitments from RFK Jr.

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said he secured significant concessions from the Trump administration on vaccine safety that led to his vote Tuesday morning to advance the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy ...

The Hill - 9h

Watch live: Cassidy to discuss vote to advance RFK Jr.

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is set to explain his vote to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to serve as Health and Human Services secretary. Cassidy cast the key vote earlier Tuesday during ...

The Hill - 10h

DOGE personnel involved in security incident at USAID, sources say

Sources tell CBS News that personnel from the Elon Musk-run Department of Government Efficiency were involved in an altercation with security officials at USAID. This comes as reports emerge of ...

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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.

CBS News - 1d

Sen. Warner says Trump removal of security for officials is "all about retribution"

Sen. Mark Warner said President Trump's decision to remove security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley is "all ...

CBS News - 2d

Cassidy faces pivotal moment with RFK Jr. vote

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R), a physician-turned-politician from deep-red Louisiana, has emerged as a central figure in the confirmation fight over Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health ...

The Hill - 4d

GOP Sen. Cassidy "struggling" with confirmation vote for RFK Jr. as HHS secretary

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, says he is "struggling" to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services due to Kennedy's prior statements about vaccines. CBS ...

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Housing migrants at Guantanamo comes with challenges, national security expert says

ABC News’ Phil Lipof talks to Fordham Law School's Karen Greenberg about President Donald Trump’s plan to hold migrants at Guantanamo Bay.

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Natalie Cassidy to leave EastEnders after 32 years

The actress will leave the soap in February, more than three decades after her first appearance.

BBC News - 4d

Children's data hacked after school software firm missed basic security step, internal report says

The hack of PowerSchool appears to be the largest breach of American children’s personal information to date, school officials and cybersecurity experts say.

NBC News - 4d

All eyes on Cassidy for second RFK Jr. hearing

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story All eyes on Cassidy for second RFK Jr. hearing Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chair of the Senate Health, ...

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Cassidy asks RFK Jr. about Medicaid and Medicare views

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was asked by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) about Medicare and Medicaid during Kennedy's Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday. See their full exchange.

CBS News - 6d

Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and clearance revoked, Pentagon says

Retired Gen. Mark Milley, who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Trump and Biden administrations, has had both his security detail and security clearance revoked, the Pentagon ...

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DeepSeek raises national security concerns, U.S. officials say

Lawmakers and experts say China's DeepSeek AI app could expose U.S. users to risks and promote censorship.

CBS News - Jan. 28

Rep. Mike Turner says TikTok "remains a national security threat"

Rep. Mike Turner, the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said TikTok "remains a national security threat" despite President Trump's effort to maintain access to the popular ...

CBS News - Jan. 26

Republican Rep. Mike Turner says TikTok "remains a national security threat"

Republican Rep. Mike Turner, who led the House Intelligence Committee until earlier this month, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that although President Trump signed an executive order ...

CBS News - Jan. 26

Trump's canceling of 50 security clearances is unprecedented and partisan, experts say

By revoking the security clearances of 50 former officials, Trump appears intent on pleasing his supporters and punishing his perceived enemies.

NBC News - Jan. 25

Trump says he's ready to meet Putin to secure end to war in Ukraine

President Trump has urged Russia's Vladimir Putin to meet as soon as possible to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.

CBS News - Jan. 24

U.S. Security Contractors Going to Gaza to Oversee Truce, Officials Say

The contractors have been enlisted to do weapons checks on vehicles carrying displaced Palestinians back to their homes in the north under the terms of the new cease-fire.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Jamie Dimon says Trump's tariff policy is positive for national security so people should 'get over it'

Dimon did not get into the details of Trump's plans, but said it depends on how the duties are implemented.

CNBC - Jan. 22

Murkowski, Cassidy criticize Jan. 6 pardons for people who assaulted police

Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Tuesday criticized President Trump’s decision to pardon or commute the sentences of individuals who were convicted of assaulting police ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

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

Cassidy will vote to confirm Hegseth

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced that he will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, increasing the nominee's chances of becoming the next head of the ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote could pose greater security risks, experts say

As uncertainty hovers around the TikTok ban that could go into effect in the U.S. on Sunday, users are flocking to a Chinese app called RedNote.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Starmer says UK will play ‘full part’ in guaranteeing Ukrainian security

British prime minister leaves door open for British troop presence in Ukraine

Financial Times - Jan. 16

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

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

Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk

Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni said her government is in talks with private companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, over the country’s telecoms security system, but denied having discussed the ...

ABC News - Jan. 9

Cassidy doesn’t seem completely on board with RFK Jr

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Cassidy doesn’t seem completely on board with RFK Jr Senate Health Committee chairman Bill Cassidy (R-La.) ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Cassidy offers no direct endorsement of RFK Jr. following meeting

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), the new Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee chair, did not immediately endorse Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to be Health ...