Pentagon agency pauses MLK, Holocaust Remembrance, other celebrations

The Defense Intelligence Agency has issued a memo to pause activities marking MLK Jr. Day and Black History Month, among other "special observances."

• Jan 31, 2025

New York doctor indicted for prescribing abortion pill in Louisiana

A New York doctor was indicted by a Louisiana grand jury for allegedly prescribing an abortion pill online in a state with one of the strictest abortion bans.

• Feb 1, 2025

Pritzker bans convicted Jan. 6 participants from state jobs, in memo

In a letter addressed to director Raven DeVaughn, Pritzker says those who participated in attacks violated the State's Personnel Code.

• Jan 31, 2025

Outgoing DNC chief says more Democrats "need to pause" on being "rigid"

DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, whose chairmanship is coming to an end, said in an interview with CBS News he hopes Democrats come to "understand that you've got to be more elastic than rigid."

• Jan 31, 2025

The Star-Ledger, featured by "The Sopranos," is ceasing print editions

Two longstanding NYC area newspapers, including one immortalized in "The Sopranos," are vanishing from newsstands, part of a nationwide decline of local newspapers.

• Jan 31, 2025

Is Trump about to lead the U.S. into a trade war? Here's what to know.

Less than two weeks into his second term, President Trump is poised to deploy steep tariffs against key U.S. trading partners.

• Jan 31, 2025

Experts ask why Black Hawk chopper may have been flying above allowed altitude

This data point is one of several key mysteries investigators are exploring as they seek to explain what caused the nation's worst air disaster in more than a decade, aviation experts said.

• Jan 30, 2025

What to know about Trump's comments about DEI after plane crash

Initiatives aimed at expanding the workforce existed under President Trump's first term, including a program that aimed to recruit and train qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans, for careers in air traffic operations.

• Jan 31, 2025

Doug Burgum confirmed as interior secretary with support from Democrats

More than half of Senate Democrats joined all 53 Republicans in voting for Doug Burgum.

• Jan 30, 2025

Senior FBI officials were asked to resign or retire, sources say

These senior officials at FBI headquarters were responsible for overseeing top priorities for the bureau, including national security, criminal and cyber issues, the sources said.

• Jan 31, 2025

Sen. Duckworth, former Black Hawk pilot, on flying in D.C. airspace

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a former Blackhawk pilot, talked with CBS News' Nikole Killion about the midair collision of a plane and Blackhawk helicopter.

• Jan 30, 2025

Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash

President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.

• Jan 30, 2025

Transportation Secretary Duffy responds to plane crash in first days on job

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy had been sworn in just hours before the deadly midair collision of a plane and helicopter near Washington, D.C.

• Jan 30, 2025

Trump speaks about D.C. plane crash, points blame at DEI

President Trump delivered remarks Thursday morning in the aftermath of the first major commercial plane crash in the U.S. in more than a decade.

• Jan 30, 2025

U.S. economy grows 2.3% in last quarter, latest GDP data shows

Economy showed solid fourth-quarter growth, though roughly a percentage point below economist expectations.

• Jan 30, 2025

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