Ex-CIA counterterrorism official slams Joe Kent’s resignation

CBS News contributor and former CIA assistant director for counterterrorism Joseph Zacks slammed Joe Kent’s resignation as director of the National Counterterrorism Center. “What troubles me even more in [Kent’s] resignation is that he in fact, in my opinion, put a segment of the United States citizenry in danger,” Zacks said.

Watch: Tulsi Gabbard gives opening statement at Senate worldwide threats hearing

Watch: Tulsi Gabbard gives opening statement at Senate worldwide threats hearing – CBS News Watch CBS News Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard gave her opening statement at a Senate hearing on worldwide threats. She said Iran’s regime “appears to be intact but largely degraded” after U.S. and Israeli strikes on the country.

Disney names parks chief Josh D’Amaro to succeed CEO Bob Iger

The Walt Disney Co. named parks chief Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as CEO of the entertainment company. D’Amaro, who currently oversees Disney’s theme parks and dozens of its resort hotels, will take the helm of the company on March 18, 2026, the company said Tuesday. He will lead a company with more than $90 …

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Here’s how far HELOC costs have fallen since 2024 (and what borrowers should do now)

HELOC borrowing costs have dropped considerably over the past two years, according to a new report. ImagePixel/Getty Images Around $11 trillion. That’s how much home equity is considered tappable by homeowners right now, according to a report released earlier this month by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). With nearly $17 trillion in total equity currently, this …

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Rand Paul calls Markwayne Mullin a “man with anger issues” in confirmation hearing

Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul fiercely criticized Senator Markwayne Mullin during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, calling him a “man with anger issues” after Mullin previously called Paul a “freaking snake” and that Mullin said he understood why a neighbor attacked Paul in 2017. Mullin is appearing before the Committee on Homeland Security & …

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How the military is using AI in war

With Anthropic’s AI systems being ushered out of the Pentagon, a battle is brewing among other major artificial intelligence firms looking to capitalize on this potentially lucrative opening and shape the way AI is integrated into America’s military defense. Earlier this month, the Pentagon called for Anthropic’s AI technology to be removed from military operations …

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