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Woman accused of plotting “major attack” on New York State Capitol building in Albany

Reporter USAugust 21, 2026

The FBI said Thursday it thwarted a potential terrorist attack in Albany. A New York woman is accused of plotting “a major attack” on the state Capitol building, authorities said. In a criminal complaint, federal prosecutors in the Northern District of New York charged Jessica Bowie, 35, with attempting to provide material support for foreign […]

U.S.-Iran Live Updates: Vance says war in “new phase” of economic pressure as Iran dismisses Trump threat

Reporter USAugust 21, 2026

Iran on Thursday executed an Afghan national convicted of the killing of police officers during anti-government demonstrations, the 30th in a wave of hangings since the start of the Iran war, a rights group said. Ghaem Hosseini was executed after being convicted of involvement in the deaths of four police officers, according to the state-linked […]

Woman told House Ethics Committee that Rep. Jimmy Gomez sexually assaulted her, attorneys say

Reporter USAugust 20, 2026

Washington — A woman told the House Ethics Committee that Rep. Jimmy Gomez sexually assaulted her, according to her attorneys, a claim that comes as the panel investigates sexual misconduct allegations against the California Democrat. The bipartisan committee said Monday that it’s looking into allegations against Gomez, including that he engaged “in inappropriate sexual contact […]

Pentagon officials considering firing longtime Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say

Reporter USAugust 20, 2026

Washington — Pentagon officials have discussed firing the longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes before his scheduled retirement, U.S. officials told CBS News, as the Trump administration strategizes an overhaul of the military news outlet partly funded by American taxpayers. Max Lederer, who has served as the publisher of Stars and Stripes for 19 years, […]

Trump says he paused 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as deal being finalized

Reporter USAugust 19, 2026

President Trump said Tuesday he has paused the 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods that were set to take effect Wednesday. “I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three day period, based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to […]

Judge blocks plan to move FBI headquarters to Reagan Building

Reporter USAugust 18, 2026

A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration’s plan to relocate the FBI’s proposed headquarters to the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C., after the Biden administration had announced a plan in 2023 to move the headquarters to Greenbelt, Maryland. In July 2025, FBI Director Kash Patel announced that the bureau would instead relocate a few […]

Justice Department asks court to reinstate criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Reporter USAugust 18, 2026

The Justice Department asked a federal appeals court on Monday to reinstate the criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man wrongfully deported by the Trump administration last year, by reversing a lower court order that found them to be vindictive in nature. In May, a federal judge in Tennessee dismissed a criminal indictment […]

Majority of Americans not satisfied with U.S. economy, CBS News poll finds

Reporter USAugust 17, 2026

A new CBS News poll found 69% of Americans are not satisfied with how the economy is working. With the Iran war in its sixth month, there’s still pain at the pump. Aaron Navarro has more.

CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism, and how Americans see parties in today’s economy

Reporter USAugust 17, 2026

Most Americans believe a free market system is a good thing. Americans are net-negative on socialism. Capitalism is better-liked. But those ideas aside, right now they say it’s harder now to do things like buy a house, raise a family, and to just feel financially secure than for the last generation. Younger people are especially […]

Democratic senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

Reporter USAugust 14, 2026

Washington — Senate Democrats demanded answers Wednesday about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, following reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises during the aircraft carrier’s record-setting deployment. In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, of Connecticut, called for the Navy to […]

Pentagon upgrades awards of 3 Marines for “combat heroism” after Abbey Gate attack in Kabul

CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Russia not to attack NATO during secretive trip

Sen. Darline Graham projected to win runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman

Former Stars and Stripes editor says firing was “real shock,” hopes paper “can remain independent”

Jared Kushner and Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries met as midterm elections loom

Escalating trade war with Canada ruptures once close alliance

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