Illinois man charged with threatening President Trump in Instagram video
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
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A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
Last week, U.S. Secret Service investigators found SIM servers in the Tri-State area that were capable of disabling cell towers and launching cyber attacks.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
The Secret Service disrupted a sprawling telecommunications network in the New York Tri-State Area that investigators say posed a serious potential disruption to New York's telecom systems and a possible threat to the United Nations General Assembly meetings this week. Nicole Sganga has details.
The Secret Service says it disrupted a telecommunications threat that could have impacted the U.N. General Assembly. The agency says this plot could have disabled cell phone towers and potentially led to electronic attacks. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
The Secret Service dismantled a telecommunications threat in New York City as world leaders gathered for the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, officials said. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Ahead of the UN General Assembly, the Secret Service revealed it had taken down a "well-organized and well-funded" telecommunications network in New York. The devices, tied to foreign actors and criminal groups, could have shut down cell networks and were also used to send anonymous threats to White House officials earlier this year.
Federal law enforcement agencies issued a security assessment that indicated they are tracking "several threats of unknown credibility" against those planning to attend Sunday's memorial.
Leavitt received the detail after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last week.
Opening statements began Thursday in the trial for a man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump last year in South Florida. Ryan Routh is representing himself in court. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
The trial for the Florida man accused of attempting to assassinate then-candidate Donald Trump began on Thursday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
The Trump administration has ended Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris. While vice presidents by law typically receive a detail for six months after leaving office, former President Joe Biden signed an executive order in January to extend Harris' detail to 18 months. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Samantha Vinograd have the latest.
Congress passed a law in 2008 that limits Secret Service protection for former vice presidents to up to six months after leaving office.
President Trump has revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris' Secret Service detail, a senior White House official confirms to CBS News. Natalie Brand reports.
"I think they just don't know," said Sen. Rand Paul, who chairs the Senate committee that released its final report Sunday on Secret Service failures around the assassination attempt.
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
Sen. Rand Paul, who authored a newly-released Senate report over the Secret Service's handling of the assassination attempt against President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that there was "a total failure" within the agency and accused there of being a "cultural cover-up."
CBS News was taken inside the Secret Service's James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland, to see the agency's newest eyes in the sky, a fleet of military-grade drones that reimagine aerial reconnaissance in a post-Butler era.
It was almost one year ago that a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nicole Sganga went inside the Secret Service's training facility in Maryland to see the changes the agency is making to ensure such an incident never happens again.
Sunday marks one year since a 20-year-old gunman came within inches of killing then-candidate Donald Trump at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A. T. Smith, former deputy director of the U.S. Secret Service, and Jake Rosen, CBS News Department of Justice reporter, join "The Takeout" to reflect on that day.
A top official defended the agency's decision not to fire anyone in connection with the July 13 assassination attempt.
CBS News has learned the Secret Service suspended six personnel after the Butler assassination attempt on President Trump. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
Six U.S. Secret Service personnel were suspended without pay for up to six weeks, then placed into restricted duty after the assassination attempt against President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, CBS News has learned. Nicole Sganga has more.
Preparations are underway in Washington, D.C., for Saturday's military parade celebrating the Army's 250th birthday, which coincides with President Trump's birthday. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
The Secret Service said somebody "scaled a perimeter fence" at President Trump's Florida club early Tuesday morning.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the Milano Cortina Winter Games shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
The Seattle Seahawks are taking on the New England Patriots Sunday in the 2026 Super Bowl. Get live updates here.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez defeated her Republican opponent in a district President Trump won by 13 points in 2024.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, said he took responsibility for advising Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson.
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, the only immigration facility that houses children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks are taking on the New England Patriots Sunday in the 2026 Super Bowl. Get live updates here.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Tony Gonzales join Margaret Brennan.
For over five centuries, Antwerp's diamond district has been the cornerstone of the global diamond trade. Now, that legacy is under strain.
Here's how much Bad Bunny earned from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, the only immigration facility that houses children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Tony Gonzales join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
Juan Guanipa, one of the closest allies of opposition powerhouse María Corina Machado, had been held at a detention facility since May 2025.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research and a CBS News election law contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026. Dr. Gottlieb also sits on the boards of Pfizer and United Health Care.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some notable people who left us this week, including singer LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of vocal group The 5th Dimension.
Don Henley acknowledges the Eagles are "kind of a staple" as they sell out shows at the Las Vegas Sphere and cement their status with the best-selling album of all time.
Singer-songwriter Don Henley reflects on the Eagles' decades-long career, the larger than life legacy of his late bandmate Glenn Frey, and the emotional moment he saw Frey's son Deacon perform in his father's place. He also emphasizes the importance of connecting with fans, saying "music is medicine. And people need some medicine right now."
Fifty years ago, the Eagles released their first "Greatest Hits" album, which became the best-selling of all time. The legendary rock band still performs to sold-out crowds today. Don Henley talks to Tracy Smith.
Faith Salie breaks down why HBO's "Heated Rivalry" is setting the internet on fire with its story of a secret romance between rival pro hockey players.
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a third video on Saturday, pleading for their mother's return after she went missing last week. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Curling is the only sport played every day at the Winter Olympic Games and unlike other sports, the competitors usually are not full-time athletes. Ren Clayton catches up with two Minnesota sisters leading the U.S. team while balancing day jobs and their growing families.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft started a campaign in 2023 encouraging people to wear a small blue square with a hashtag. It's a symbol that started off challenging people to stand up to Jewish hate, but these days Kraft says it's meant to call out hate, in all of its forms. Jericka Duncan reports.
A federal judge ruled Department of Justice records related to the recent seizure of 2020 ballots and documents in Fulton County, Georgia, must be unsealed by Tuesday. Willie James Inman has more.
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic hopes were dashed Sunday by a devastating crash that forced her to undergo surgery for a broken leg. Seth Doane is in Cortina with the latest on her recovery and other news from the 2026 Winter Games.
The desperate search for Nancy Guthrie has stretched into an eighth day with a second ransom deadline fast approaching. The case has, so far, confounded authorities. Andres Gutierrez has more.