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White House considering plan to add permanent fencing on Pennsylvania Ave. to bolster security

Washington — Trump administration officials are discussing a plan for permanent fencing on the block of Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House and around Lafayette Square, in an effort to bolster security and reduce the recurring costs of erecting and dismantling temporary barriers for special events, sources familiar with the deliberations told CBS News. Pennsylvania…

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Appeals court temporarily blocks Justice Department’s release of Biden conversations with biographer

Washington — A federal appeals court temporarily blocked the Justice Department from turning over to a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations former President Joe Biden had with his biographer roughly a decade ago. A panel of three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit…

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Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases, 44 hospitalized

Michigan health officials say the state’s cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.  As of July 10, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has received 1,562 reports since June 22. Health officials say 44 people have been hospitalized.  Cyclospora cayetanensis is a parasite that causes the diarrheal illness cyclosporiasis. The Centers…

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Hegseth frustrated with lack of adherence to grooming rules after “beardos” speech last year

Washington — As they juggle ongoing U.S. military operations against Iran and a host of other national security challenges, senior Pentagon officials have also been pressing ahead on a far different priority: tightening the grooming, fitness and appearance standards of the American service members.  Military officials have recently taken steps to address troops who fail…

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Mexico seeks prosecutions over deaths of 17 Mexicans in U.S. after shooting of Houston man by ICE agents

Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexicans who died in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations by the Trump administration, officials said Thursday. Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco’s announcement Thursday morning further escalated tensions with the United States, as Mexico’s government has sharply criticized the treatment of its citizens under President Trump’s push…

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