U.S. elections face security test as DHS cuts local cyber support

WASHINGTON — As voters across the U.S. from New York City to New Jersey and Virginia to California prepare to cast ballots Tuesday, election officials are operating with sharply reduced support from a federal government agency that had previously...

U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not run for reelection in 2026

U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his position in 2026, a source confirmed to CBS News Chicago on Monday night. Garcia's chief of staff has also filed petitions to run for his seat in Congress. While Garcia filed...

U.S military admits it fell short on awarding local contracts in Micronesia

SAIPAN (RNZ PACIFIC) —The head of Joint Task Force (JTF) Micronesia has acknowledged that the US military could have done a better job of awarding contracts to local companies involved in its growing network of projects across the region. JTF...

U.S. courts stay deportation of Indian-origin man who spent 43 years in prison before murder case overturned

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam walks outside the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa, on February, 2025, during a hearing over new evidence uncovered in his 1983 murder case. | Photo Credit: AP Two separate courts have ordered immigration...

COVER STORY: EXCLUSIVE WHITE HOUSE INTERVIEW - At the White House with U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan

For years, misinformation has fueled unnecessary division — and even hostility — toward federal officers. “It’s all lies,” he said. “We’re transparent about what we do. The more we tell the truth, the more people see that secure borders save...

Is U.S. Policy in Việt Nam Strengthening Authoritarian Rule?

Within 10 months after U.S. President Donald Trump took office, his administration has challenged countless norms of the U.S. government with decisions that undeniably resemble an oligarchy and authoritarian regime. From firing federal workers in...

The most expensive comma in U.S. history: how fruit importers cashed in

Did you know a single misplaced comma once cost America millions — all over some tropical fruit? Back in 1872, the U.S. was fine-tuning a new tariff act. Lawmakers wanted to exempt "fruit plants"—but only the tropical and semi-tropical kind, and...

Washington joins 21 states in suing U.S. Department of Education over PSLF restrictions

The U.S. Department of Education finalized the new rule Oct. 31, granting itself authority to disqualify entire agencies or organizations from PSLF eligibility. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 21 other...

Dana Nessel sues U.S. Department of Education over student loan forgiveness program restrictions

Dana Nessel has joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that would restrict a student loan forgiveness program. LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and 21 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit...

Which of Trump's tariffs could the U.S. Supreme Court strike down?

Published: 04 Nov. 2025, 10:07 U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on April 2. [REUTERS/YONHAP] The U.S. Supreme Court holds oral arguments on Wednesday over the...

The 4 ‘red lines’ China warned U.S. not to cross after Trump-Xi trade truce

Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng named Taiwan, democracy and human rights, China’s political system, and development rights as Beijing’s four red lines, adding that “the most important thing is to respect each other’s core interests and major...

Bertie County Sheriff: U.S. Marine & deputies save life of crash victim

BERTIE COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin is crediting the actions of a U.S. Marine and his deputies for saving the life of a person involved in a collision where the driver was ejected and the vehicle caught on fire. On...

HWS forum features former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman

GENEVA — Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman joins the Hobart and William Smith Colleges President’s Forum Tuesday at 7 p.m. to discuss her experiences in diplomacy under three U.S. presidents and five secretaries of state....

Washington sues U.S. Dept. of Education over student loan relief rule change

According to the state Attorney General's Office, more than 23,000 borrowers from Washington had $1.6 million in student loans forgiven under the program over the past four years. OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The state is suing the U.S....

How Long Can You Park At A Rest Stop? Here's What U.S. State Laws Say

Rest areas have been a part of the American travel experience for well over a century, with some of the first being stage coach stations, where both passengers and horses could stop to take a break. With the invention of the automobile and...

From Cute to Criminal: The Counterfeit Labubu Crisis in the United States

In the world of designer toys, few characters have captured hearts, and consumer sales, quite like Labubu. Created by artist Kasing Lung, and popularized by Chinese company Pop Mart, Labubu is part of “The Monsters” series – a whimsical blend of...

The Surge in Cyberattacks in Hispanoamerica and China’s Digital Expansion Drive a New Technological Alliance Between Taiwan, the U.S., and Regional Partners

The Growing Cybersecurity Challenge in Hispanoamerica In recent years, Hispanoamerica has found itself at an increasingly decisive crossroads within global geopolitics, particularly with regard to cybersecurity and telecommunications. As the...

President Maduro calls to defeat the psychological warfare imposed by the U.S.

“That media wants to destroy Venezuela, it is the Western and gringo media,” warned President Nicolás Maduro in the face of the systematic attacks that the country faces. President Maduro denounced the Western and gringo media that seeks to...

U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not run for reelection in 2026

U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his position in 2026, a source confirmed to CBS News Chicago on Monday night. Garcia's chief of staff has also filed petitions to run for his seat in Congress. While Garcia filed...

This City Has the Worst Rat Problem in the U.S.—and No, It's Not New York

There are some titles that U.S. cities really want to compete for: best restaurants, most walkable, best place to visit in the winter, best place to visit in the summer. There are other titles though, that U.S. cities are really vying not to...