Palm-Killing Beetle Found on Molokaʻi for First Time, Rediscovered on Maui

State officials are surveying parts of Maui and Molokaʻi for evidence of coconut rhinoceros beetles, and residents near detection sites are being asked to check palm trees for signs of damage after the highly invasive pest was discovered on both islands. The suspected detection Tuesday of a male beetle near Kaunakakai Harbor would mark the …

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“Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” guests for April 12, 2026

Here are the guests for Sunday, April 12, 2026, on CBS News’ “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan”: Dr. Michael Leiter, Israeli ambassador to the United States Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, Vice Chairman of the Intelligence Committee Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund Plus, …

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Americans Give Record-Low Marks to Economy, in Ominous Sign for Republicans

WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) – Americans are souring on the U.S. economy to a degree ⁠never ⁠before seen, with the stiffest inflation in four years ⁠exacerbating the political risk for President Donald Trump, who some administration officials worry has lost focus on affordability problems for voters ​as he trains attention on the war against Iran. …

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War, Death Threats and Taxes: Week in Review | U.S. News Decision Points

A shaky ceasefire is reached in Iran, Americans’ take on tax season, supply chain delays and rising costs. Sidney Slon here with the news from this past week. Monday On Monday, Olivier broke down several key developments from Iran over the weekend. The Washington Post reported Saturday that economies across the globe are feeling the …

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FAA, Pentagon Sign Agreement on Deploying Anti-Drone Laser System Near Mexico

WASHINGTON, April ⁠10 (Reuters) – ⁠The Federal ⁠Aviation Administration and ​Pentagon said ‌Friday they had ‌signed ⁠an ⁠agreement to allow for the government’s ​use of a high-energy ​laser counter-drone system along ⁠the southern ⁠border. The ⁠agreement came ​after the FAA conducted ​testing ⁠in New Mexico on the ⁠laser-system used by the Pentagon and Homeland ⁠Securit …

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