The leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, marking the latest high-level shake-up at the FDA. Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg had served as acting director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) … Read more
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The U.S. announced Friday it is turning its attention toward Guyana’s abundant bauxite and other resources for business opportunities at a time when the Trump administration is increasingly eyeing Latin American energy and minerals. U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg held talks this week with top Guyanese officials, including President … Read more
Latest news on Cuba’s future following CIA director’s visit – CBS News Watch CBS News CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Cuba as more details emerge about potential moves by the U.S. CBS News’ Olivia Gazis report. Source link
Oklahoma filed a lawsuit against Roblox on Thursday, becoming the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns. “Roblox marketed itself as a safe place for children but turned a blind eye as predators targeted and exploited minors on its platform,” Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a … Read more
Taiwan, the Iran war and trade loomed over President Trump’s meeting with China’s Xi Jinping on Thursday. Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan joins “The Takeout” to weigh in. Then, Lanhee Chen, fellow at the Hoover Institution, joins with analysis. Source link
The Centers for Disease Control says 41 people are being monitored for hantavirus in the U.S. Eighteen passengers from the cruise ship are being monitored in Nebraska and Georgia, and seven who had returned home before the outbreak were identified. About 16 people may have been exposed on flights to one symptomatic passenger. Lana Zak … Read more
State Farm is an easy target to deflect from government failure. Source link
The head of the U.S. Border Patrol is leaving the agency, which is tasked with securing the U.S. border, in the latest shake-up of immigration enforcement leadership in the Trump administration. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said … Read more
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks, formerly Texas’ border czar until his appointment by the second Trump administration last year, is stepping down from his position, three Department of Homeland Security sources told CBS News on Thursday. He informed staff on Thursday of his retirement from Border Patrol, the federal agency that oversees the green-uniformed … Read more
Murkowski joins Democrats on latest failed war powers vote – CBS News Watch CBS News GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted with Democrats Wednesday in the latest attempt to limit President Trump’s ability to use military force against Iran. The vote failed 50-49. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source link