Why staffing cuts to national parks could pose safety concerns for summer visitors

Why staffing cuts to national parks could pose safety concerns for summer visitors

Assateague Island, Maryland — The shoreline of Maryland’s Assateague Island is a familiar place for surfer Zack Tyndall. A former firefighter paramedic, Tyndall often helped beachgoers there — but now, as the mayor of nearby Berlin, Maryland, he says safety isn’t guaranteed. “I don’t want to see anybody drown,” Tyndall told CBS News. “We had … Read more

DOGE sought “god-tier access” to sensitive data, former watchdog official claims

DOGE sought "god-tier access" to sensitive data, former watchdog official claims

DOGE sought “god-tier access” to sensitive data, former watchdog official claims – CBS News Watch CBS News When DOGE staff allegedly pushed for sweeping access to private data, former officials raised alarms. Jo Ling Kent spoke to two former insiders at the Internal Revenue Service and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Be the first to know … Read more

Maryland county bill would give hiring preference to laid-off federal workers

Maryland county bill would give hiring preference to laid-off federal workers

Maryland county bill would give hiring preference to laid-off federal workers – CBS News Watch CBS News New legislation in a Maryland county is aiming to make it easier for laid-off federal employees to find work. Will Jawando, vice president for the Montgomery County Council in Maryland, joins “The Takeout” to discuss the bill. Be … Read more