Appeals court extends order allowing Trump to deploy National Guard to L.A.
In a victory for President Trump, about 4,000 National Guard troops can remain in Los Angeles for now.
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On Juneteenth, Trump says America has "too many non-working holidays"
President Trump appeared to mark Juneteenth — a day he has commemorated in the past — by arguing businesses are closed for "too many non-working holidays."
Trump can't require states to cooperate with ICE to get DOT funding, judge says
A judge said the Trump administration cannot tie federal transportation funding to cooperation with immigration authorities.
Ohio Rep. Max Miller says he was "run off the road" and threatened while driving
Ohio Rep. Max Miller said Thursday an "unhinged, deranged man" ran him off the road.
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Trump administration boosts monitoring of possible Iran-backed cells in U.S., sources say
FBI Director Kash Patel has increased efforts to monitor possible domestic sleeper cells linked to Hezbollah, U.S. officials say.
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Election systems feared vulnerable as government cuts workers tasked with security
Cuts to the U.S. cybersecurity agency and FBI affected the federal workers tasked with stopping foreign interference in elections.
Are we heading toward a constitutional crisis?
President Trump, who tried to overturn the 2020 election result, has been shattering norms upon returning to the Oval Office. Since the nation's founding, the guardrails that have kept presidents in check have been in the courts and Congress. But will they hold?
How Trump won the 2024 election — CBS News exit poll results
Trump's election victory was a product of voter discontent with the state of the country, the economy and a desire for change, and he made inroads with some Democratic groups.
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The rise of "Food Babe" in "MAHA" movement
Among the activists in attendance at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s release of the "Make America Healthy Again" Commission report on Thursday was an influencer known as "the Food Babe." A New York Times piece looks into Vani Hari's shift from Obama ally to Trump supporter. New York Times food culture correspondent Kim Severson joins "America Decides" to unpack her reporting.
Musk says he's reducing political spending
Elon Musk said this week that he is going to be spending less of his money on politics, but he has yet to spend less time in President Trump's orbit. Tina Nguyen, senior reporter for The Verge, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Trump says Harvard has to "change its ways"
A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration's attempt to block the enrollment of international students at Harvard University. Sabrina Rodríguez, national political reporter at The Washington Post, and Tyler Kendall, Washington correspondent for Bloomberg, join "America Decides" with analysis.
How Trump, family may profit from meme coin
President Trump gathered with top buyers of his cryptocurrency at his Virginia golf club on Thursday night. His family's use of the meme coin has raised ethical and legal concerns because of how much money it makes the president personally. CBS News political investigative producer Madeleine May has more.
Budget bill slammed as "fiscal failure"
The Trump administration is touting the spending cuts in the House-approved budget bill, but a nonpartisan analysis calls the legislation a "fiscal failure." Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Revisiting polling on Biden's health
On Sunday, Joe Biden's office announced that the former president had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, Anthony Salvanto, joins to look back at Biden-era polling on how Americans felt about the then-president's health.
Trump Oval Office minefield for world leaders
From South Africa's president this week to Ukraine's Zelenskyy in February, President Trump has turned the Oval Office into a practice room for the "art of the ambush." Is it the new norm that world leaders must navigate when they visit the White House? Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Trump pressures Apple to manufacture in U.S.
President Trump warned Apple on Friday that it could face a 25% tariff if it does not start manufacturing iPhones in the U.S. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
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Americans think tariffs will lead to higher prices; Trump's perceived goals fare better than his approach.
Poll: Trump first 100 days seen as bringing big changes, too much tariff focus
Trump's ratings on economy are lower, but his deportation plan keeps majority support.
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AI seen as better than humans at online search and data analysis, but not at driving a car or customer service
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Emmett Till national monument at risk of removal due to Trump's anti-DEI stand
The Trump administration has announced plans to revoke or shrink certain national monuments as part of an anti-DEI movement.
National Guard troops deployed to Albuquerque unarmed, not in military uniforms
Unlike the California National Guard troops that were deployed by President Trump to Los Angeles, the Guard members deployed in Albuquerque are not armed or in military uniform.
Trump can't require states to cooperate with ICE to get DOT funding, judge says
A judge said the Trump administration cannot tie federal transportation funding to cooperation with immigration authorities.
Ryan Ferguson, wrongfully convicted in 2001 killing, awarded over $43M
Ryan Ferguson's murder conviction was vacated in 2013 after a key witness who had testified against him said he wasn't involved in the killing.
Memphis mayor targeted in stalking and attempted kidnapping incident
Police in Memphis, Tennessee, said they recovered "a taser, gloves, rope and duct tape" from the suspect's vehicle. Mayor Paul Young said political violence "simply cannot become our norm."
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United, American suspend some flights from U.S. to Middle East
U.S. airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines, are suspending flights to parts of the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov plans to leave fortune to his 100-plus children
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov told a publication that all of his more than 100 children will inherit some of his fortune.
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This was the number one airline in the U.S. last year, based on its reliability, passenger experience and more.
Tariffs are pushing up remodeling costs. Here's how to save money.
Tariffs are making building materials, including lumber and steel and aluminum, more expensive. Here are some tips for saving.
Trump's deportation efforts could impact these industries and states the most
Unauthorized immigrants make up nearly 5% of the U.S. workforce, according to 2022 estimates, and a higher share in construction and agriculture.
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Appeals court extends order allowing Trump to deploy National Guard to L.A.
In a victory for President Trump, about 4,000 National Guard troops can remain in Los Angeles for now.
On Juneteenth, Trump says America has "too many non-working holidays"
President Trump appeared to mark Juneteenth — a day he has commemorated in the past — by arguing businesses are closed for "too many non-working holidays."
Trump can't require states to cooperate with ICE to get DOT funding, judge says
A judge said the Trump administration cannot tie federal transportation funding to cooperation with immigration authorities.
Ohio Rep. Max Miller says he was "run off the road" and threatened while driving
Ohio Rep. Max Miller said Thursday an "unhinged, deranged man" ran him off the road.
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Trump administration boosts monitoring of possible Iran-backed cells in U.S., sources say
FBI Director Kash Patel has increased efforts to monitor possible domestic sleeper cells linked to Hezbollah, U.S. officials say.
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Kids' cough syrup recalled due to microbial contamination
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability.
U.S. plans to combat "man-eater" screwworms with a facility of flies
The facility will breed millions of sterile New World screwworm flies at Moore Air Base, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday.
AstroAI recalls minifridges that caused $360,000 in property damages
A short circuit in the minifridges caused numerous fires, two of which resulted in more than $360,000 in property damages.
Trump administration to shutter specialized LGBTQ+ suicide lifeline option
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
FDA approves HIV prevention drug taken as twice-yearly injection
Clinical trials showed 99.9% of participants who received the drug, called Yeztugo from company Gilead Sciences, remained HIV negative.
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United, American suspend some flights from U.S. to Middle East
U.S. airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines, are suspending flights to parts of the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
U.S. brokers DRC-Rwanda deal with high risk, potential "vast rewards"
Fighting for control of the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral wealth has killed millions. Trump wants to end it, and potentially reap huge rewards.
Iranian insider says country weakened, but Iranians "very united"
A Tehran-based political analyst acknowledges Iran has been weakened by Israel's onslaught, but the official line is still one of defiance and solidarity.
U.S. "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel
After some confusion, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says the State Department is "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel, but some aren't waiting around.
Israel vows to hold Iran's leader accountable after missile hits hospital
An Iranian missile slammed into a hospital in Israel, causing no serious injuries but drawing a quick vow of retaliation against Iran's supreme leader for "war crimes."
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Owen Wilson's reflections on success after a decades-long Hollywood career
In his new role on the TV series "Stick," actor Owen Wilson explores themes of redemption and reckoning that mirror his own journey through Hollywood.
Jamie Wax on Broadway debut
Three-time Emmy winner Jean Smart plays a woman trapped in a violent marriage in the one-woman play "Call Me Izzy." The show, written by CBS News contributor Jamie Wax, explores the power of creativity and survival.
Owen Wilson talks golf, growth and gratitude
Academy Award-nominated actor Owen Wilson joins Nate Burleson at Liberty National Golf Club to discuss his new Apple TV+ series "Stick," where he plays a washed-up golfer seeking redemption. Wilson opens up about his mental health journey, his love of golf and finding peace at this stage in his life.
Alison Hall meets Olivia Munn for first time after early cancer diagnosis
Alison Hall credits Olivia Munn's openness with helping detect her breast cancer early. Their emotional first meeting airs Wednesday on "Inside Edition."
Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar
Actor Tom Cruise is set to receive an honorary Oscar ahead of next year's Academy Awards. While he has scored four nominations, the "Mission Impossible" and "Top Gun" actor has never won an Oscar.
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Amazon CEO: AI will mean fewer corporate jobs
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will lead to fewer corporate jobs at the company. Technology journalist Jacob Ward, host of "The Rip Current" podcast, joins CBS News to discuss how AI is already reshaping the workforce.
Robotic heart transplant makes history
In a medical first, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on a 45-year-old patient. He now says he's living a brand-new life. Janet Shamlian reports.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Amazon CEO says rollout of generative AI will reshape company's workforce
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
AI data centers are driving up energy bills
An increase in demand for artificial intelligence may be increasing the cost of your electric bills. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter explains.
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Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
Invasive Asian needle ants pose risks
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
This T. rex ancestor is "missing link" to apex predators, scientists say
Apex predators, like the Tyrannosaurus rex, eventually arose from smaller-bodied tyrannosauroid dinosaurs called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, the study's researchers said.
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National Guard troops deployed to Albuquerque unarmed, not in military uniforms
Unlike the California National Guard troops that were deployed by President Trump to Los Angeles, the Guard members deployed in Albuquerque are not armed or in military uniform.
Ryan Ferguson, wrongfully convicted in 2001 killing, awarded over $43M
Ryan Ferguson's murder conviction was vacated in 2013 after a key witness who had testified against him said he wasn't involved in the killing.
Karen Read thanks supporters
Karen Read addressed supporters after a jury found her not guilty in the retrial for the murder of Boston police officer John O'Keefe. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
Kohberger defense team moves to delay trial
Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, appeared in court Wednesday. His defense team wants the trial delayed, arguing intense public scrutiny threatens his right to a fair trial. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Karen Read acquitted of murder
A jury has acquitted Karen Read of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has the latest.
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Why did SpaceX's Starship explode?
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in Texas on Wednesday night as it was preparing for a test launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
Video shows SpaceX Starship explosion at Texas launch site
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
See NASA's image of an intense X-class solar flare
The solar flare peaked at 5:49 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory said.
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Biden to speak at Juneteenth event in Texas
Former President Joe Biden is speaking Thursday night at a Juneteenth event at the historic Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more.
Summer officially begins with summer solstice
Summer's official start comes Friday with the summer solstice. Andrew Fraknoi, astronomy professor for the Fromm Institute at the University of San Francisco, joined CBS news to discuss the solstice.
Study: Impact of plastic bag regulations
U.S. regulations and fees on plastic bags seem to be making a difference when it comes to significantly reducing shoreline litter, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal "Science." Anna Papp, the study's lead author, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Funding woes impact Juneteenth celebrations
Some groups have been forced to scale back Juneteenth celebrations after losing funding from companies and federal agencies. One of the organizations impacted is the Cooper Family Foundation, which hosts one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in San Diego. Sidney Cooper Jr., a member of the foundation, joins CBS News to discuss the impact of the cuts.
Iran's retaliation options if U.S. strikes
President Trump says he will decide whether to strike Iran within the next two weeks. Iran's supreme leader has warned that U.S. intervention would cause "irreparable damage." Robert Pape, professor of political science at the University of Chicago, joins CBS News with analysis.