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US Promises $1bn in Security Aid to Colombia as New Rightwing President Pledges Drugs Crackdown

Trump ally Abelardo De La Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn in

Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief for disclosing "classified information regarding Air Force One's capabilities"

The Pentagon revoked former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's "eligibility" to access classified information and barred him from holding "any sensitive position," alleging Friday that he disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media.

US intelligence suspects Russia behind explosive drone plot

U.S. intelligence believes an explosive-laden drone found near Germany‘s Leipzig/Halle Airport was owned by the Russian government, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing unnamed officials.

Senate GOP punts party-line budget fight

The Senate scrapped plans to vote on a party-line spending blueprint that funds the war in Iran and includes President Donald Trump‘s election integrity priorities on Friday, avoiding a doomed effort that would have delivered Republicans a setback just as the upper chamber prepared to leave for a five-week recess.

Ukraine war briefing: Wildberries warehouse struck by Kyiv’s drones more than 2,000km from Russian border

Depot hit in city of Ekaterinburg and hundreds evacuated in latest attack on Russian online retail giant. What we know on day 1,625

Pentagon revokes Frank Kendall's security clearance

The Department of War revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified information over his comments about the security capabilities of Air Force One.

3 mothers sue to block Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in public schools

Updated on: August 7, 2026 / 8:09 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump calls for Pirro to reopen Reflecting Pool prosecutions with new allegations

President Donald Trump on Friday publicly called for U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., Jeanine Pirro, to reopen prosecutions of alleged vandals at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

David Brat bound for Australia as diplomat confirmed as next US ambassador

Former Republican state congressman, who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, confirmed by US Senate to fill long-vacant role

Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation

Updated on: August 7, 2026 / 7:43 PM EDT / CBS News

Iran War Updates: Yemen's Houthis escalate deadly attacks on Saudi-backed troops

Updated on: August 7, 2026 / 7:27 PM EDT / CBS News