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Employees with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are awaiting more possible layoffs. Some security experts fear this could make the U.S. vulnerable to bad actors. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker explains.
The Trump administration has begun using the Office of Personnel Management to send government-wide emails. Two anonymous federal employees have filed a lawsuit citing significant security risks and argue it leaves the government vulnerable to foreign hackers. Billy Mitchell, executive editor at Scoop News Group, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Among the committees was the Cyber Safety Review Board that was conducting an investigation into the hack of American telecom companies by Beijing actors dubbed "Salt Typhoon."
Federal authorities are warning of the potential for copycat incidents after the deadly New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more about the threat environment. She also discusses the Treasury Department's revelation that Chinese hackers accessed its unclassified documents.
Officials say cybercriminals backed by the Chinese state government hacked the U.S. Treasury Department system, accessing federal workstations and some unclassified documents. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest.
The Commerce Department's action is a direct response to China's infiltration of telecom networks earlier this year.
At-home security systems are meant to add a layer of protection. But some people claim these devices are actually watching them. CNET cybersecurity and digital privacy writer Bree Fowler joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how to prevent at-home security hacking.
Hackers' favorites top this year's list of most common passwords, with "123456," "password" and "qwerty123" leading the pack. Experts warn these choices make your accounts an easy target.
The genetic testing company 23andMe is cutting 40% of its workforce and ending its therapeutics program as its stock price continues to plummet. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on what this means for its customers.
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
U.S. officials are investigating an apparent China-linked hack of major American telecommunications companies. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the details.
It's no secret that Russia and Iran are trying to influence the 2024 election, and have been behind previously successful hacks of presidential campaigns. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis spoke with National Cyber Director Harry Coker about his biggest concerns ahead of Election Day.
The Department of Justice charged three Iranian operatives for allegedly targeting members of former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign, according to a newly unsealed indictment. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss the latest.
Federal prosecutors have charged three Iranian hackers for allegedly targeting members of former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign as part of a "wide-ranging" cyber scheme.
Federal officials have accused Iranian hackers of sending information stolen from the Trump campaign to the Biden campaign in an effort to interfere with the 2024 election. The FBI and other federal agencies claimed unsolicited emails were sent to people associated with the president's campaign in June and July before he dropped out of the race, but that there's no evidence any of the recipients responded. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the details.
Iranian hackers sought to interest President Biden's campaign in information stolen from the campaign of former President Donald Trump, the FBI and other federal agencies said.
The Trump campaign over the weekend claimed it was recently hacked, and it blamed Iran, without evidence, for the data breach. CBS News confirms the FBI is investigating the hack. Homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins "America Decides" with more.
The Trump campaign on Saturday said that its accounts were breached by hackers. The breach was first reported by Politico, which received internal campaign documents from an anonymous account.
The FBI said it is investigating the matter, after Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on "foreign sources hostile to the United States."
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
A cyberattack on a company that provides software for thousands of car dealers in North America says it's a "ransom event." The hack on CDK Global happened last week and is still disrupting about 15,000 car sellers who depend on the company's software to run their businesses. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Last week, Ticketmaster confirmed it was hacked. The group claiming to be behind the breach said it stole the data of some 560 million customers and offered to sell those details for half a million dollars on the dark web. CBS News reporter Zak Hudak has more.
The hacking group "Shiny Hunters" claims it has the personal information of about 560 million Ticketmaster and Live Nation customers. CBS News has not verified the data breach, and both Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, have not commented.
The tech giant disclosed Thursday that a database was accessed through a Dell portal, which contains a database of customer information. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey began speaking around 7 p.m. on Monday and said he would continue speaking "for as long as I am physically able."
After his 21-hour speech in 2013, Cruz said the most common question he was asked was about going to the bathroom.
The Florida contests, along with an election for Wisconsin Supreme Court also being held on Tuesday, mark the first elections since Mr. Trump returned to office.
President Trump has signed a string of executive orders in recent weeks targeting some of the nation's most prominent law firms.
The most expensive judicial election in American history comes to an end Tuesday evening in Wisconsin.
Top ICE official calls removal of Kilmar Abrego Garcia on deportation flight that sent him to a supermax prison in El Salvador an "administrative error."
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
A senior official with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security claimed, without evidence, that the student was a "terrorist sympathizer."
House Speaker Mike Johnson called the outcome "disappointing," adding that a "handful of Republicans joined with all the Democrats to take down a rule — that's rarely done."
Experts estimate far lower figures in tariffs revenue, warning that President Trump's tariffs could drive up prices for American consumers.
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
A senior official with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security claimed, without evidence, that the student was a "terrorist sympathizer."
President Trump is expected on April 2 to announce reciprocal tariffs on a number of other countries. Here's what to know about these import taxes.
A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to move Mahmoud Khalil's legal case to Louisiana.
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
President Trump is expected on April 2 to announce reciprocal tariffs on a number of other countries. Here's what to know about these import taxes.
The Trump administration is finalizing plans for investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle.
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
European Union already intends to impose duties on U.S. goods worth some $28 billion in mid-April in response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs.
Experts estimate far lower figures in tariffs revenue, warning that President Trump's tariffs could drive up prices for American consumers.
After his 21-hour speech in 2013, Cruz said the most common question he was asked was about going to the bathroom.
A senior official with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security claimed, without evidence, that the student was a "terrorist sympathizer."
Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff intends to put an indefinite hold on Ed Martin's nomination to be the top prosecutor in Washington, D.C.
President Trump has signed a string of executive orders in recent weeks targeting some of the nation's most prominent law firms.
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
The Navajo Nation has a unique program to fight sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis.
It is unclear what will happen to hundreds of pending requests for public information as the health agencies slash staff.
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
Intermittent fasting has long been a controversial weight loss technique. A new study looks at how effective it is compared to daily calorie counting.
A toddler unearthed an ancient treasure dating back to the Middle Bronze Age during a trip to the archaeological site Tel Azekah earlier this month.
European Union already intends to impose duties on U.S. goods worth some $28 billion in mid-April in response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs.
One recruit who reportedly survived the Jalisco cartel ranch said those who refused or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
The camera, which has been underwater for 55 years, was part of the Loch Ness Investigation Bureau's first attempt at underwater photography.
Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju was pronounced dead after losing consciousness during a fight in Accra, Ghana, boxing officials said.
Kim Delaney, an Emmy-winning actor known for her role on "NYPD Blue," will not face criminal charges in connection with her arrest in Marina Del Rey in an alleged domestic dispute over the weekend.
Actor Román Zaragoza spoke to "CBS Mornings" about hope for his character's struggling love life in the CBS comedy, "Ghosts."
Magician and puzzle master David Kwong joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his new children's book, "How to Fool Your Parents," which teaches over two dozen magic tricks, just in time for April Fools' Day.
Actor Roman Zaragoza joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his role as Sass on the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," and how a returning character could stir up his love life.
Comedian Mo Amer, known for his award-winning show "Mo" and his Netflix special "Mohammed in Texas," reflects on turning his experience as a Palestinian-American refugee into powerful, personal comedy. He speaks with CBS Mornings at The Improv about family, displacement, and why laughter is necessary
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
Bees play a key role in the U.S. food supply, and the mass deaths could jeopardize that.
Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice will seek the death penalty in the case against Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
One recruit who reportedly survived the Jalisco cartel ranch said those who refused or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
A new trial is underway in the case surrounding Boston police officer John O'Keefe's death. Karen Read, O'Keefe's former girlfriend, is facing second-degree murder and other charges after her first court case ended in a mistrial in 2024. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Carolos Lehder, who served over 30 years in a U.S. prison, once owned a luxurious hotel, which had caged lions and a large statue of John Lennon.
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are sharing more details about their experience in space aboard the International Space Station after their time in Boeing's Starliner capsule. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the pair about their journey.
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams addressed the media for the first time Monday since returning to Earth almost two weeks ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are adjusting to life back on Earth after spending more than nine unplanned months in space. The astronauts discussed their science mission at a news conference on Monday from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn joins CBS News to unpack the pair's comments.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
The Trump administration plans to announce a slate of new tariffs on Wednesday. The looming announcement has already impacted multimillion-dollar corporations and small businesses alike. Sarah McDonald, co-owner of "Out There Outfitters," joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the impact.
President Trump has tapped former Rep. Anthony D'Esposito of New York to serve as the next inspector general for the Department of Labor. Mark Greenblatt, who served as inspector general of the Department of the Interior until Mr. Trump fired him, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Sen. Cory Booker on Tuesday broke the record for the longest Senate floor speech as he protested against President Trump's policies. The New Jersey Democrat spoke for longer than Sen. Strom Thurmond's 24 hour and 18 minute address in 1957.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement admitted to an "administrative error" that resulted in the deportation of an undocumented man to El Salvador. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
As part of the federal government's ongoing efforts to cut spending, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, also known as NIOSH, is laying off at least two-thirds of its staff, under a restructuring order from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin has more.