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An independent watchdog focused on civil liberties called on the federal government on Friday to tighten its use of a terrorism watch list which can restrict people from traveling or entering the country and subject them to greater scrutiny at airports. The call, made in a report by the bipartisan Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight … Read more
Istanbul: Fourteen people have now been arrested as part of a criminal investigation into a fire at a Turkish luxury ski resort hotel that killed 78, state media reported on Friday. The Anadolu news agency said eight people were brought before prosecutors on Friday in connection with the blaze that swept through the Grand Kartal … Read more
There could be a shift in the price of gold after the Fed’s January meeting. Getty Images Gold prices have long been a barometer of investor sentiment, reflecting concerns about items like inflation, interest rates and global economic stability — and the gold price trends that occurred throughout 2024 are a clear example. The price … Read more
Howard Lutnick, the wealthy Wall Street executive whom President Trump has tapped to lead the Department of Commerce, detailed a complex network of financial holdings on Friday as he prepared to face scrutiny from lawmakers during a confirmation hearing next week. The financial disclosures showed that Mr. Lutnick, who has built a fortune in brokerages, … Read more
For decades, the United States has held considerable power in determining the direction of global health policies and programs. President Donald Trump issued three executive orders on his first day in office that may signal the end of that era, health policy experts said. Trump’s order to withdraw from the World Health Organization means the U.S. will … Read more
A new Trump administration plan to send an alert to the federal government’s roughly 2.3 million employees from a single email address launched this week and confused at least some of the rank and file, who were concerned it looked suspicious. The Office of Personnel Management “is testing a new capability allowing them to send … Read more
Why Trump says he may get rid of FEMA – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is visiting North Carolina and California, two states devastated by natural disasters. CBS News’ Dave Malkoff speaks to Asheville residents about Hurricane Helene’s lasting effects, and Olivia Rinaldi breaks down Trump’s latest comments about federal aid. Be the … Read more
Pete Hegseth, who faces a Senate confirmation vote on Friday night, could be approved by the narrowest margin for any secretary of defense in modern history. Defense secretaries have historically been consensus nominees, and senators have typically provided strong backing in a demonstration of U.S. governmental unity on national security issues. With the exception of … Read more
Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Washington needs to approach the issue of Taiwan “prudently”, the ministry in Beijing said, as the pair held their first talks since Donald Trump took office. “We will never allow Taiwan to be separated from China,” Wang said, adding … Read more
1/24: CBS Mornings Plus – CBS News Watch CBS News Firefighters face a new wave of wildfires in Southern California, worsened by hurricane-force winds. Also, Better Homes and Gardens’ Lauren Phillips shares tips on how to winterize your home. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. … Read more