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Potential impact of Trump's tariff plan
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger speaks with "CBS Mornings" about President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and what they could mean for consumers.
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Trump taps Pam Bondi for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his new pick for U.S. attorney general. The announcement follows Matt Gaetz's withdrawal amid a storm of sexual misconduct allegations which he denies.
Police report on Pete Hegseth allegation
A newly released police report provides details about the 2017 sexual assault allegation against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary. The accuser reported feeling like she had been drugged and recalls saying "no" a lot while in a hotel room with Hegseth, where she says he prevented her from leaving and was on top of her. Hegseth told police the encounter was consensual. His attorney has said he was not charged with a crime.
Ethics concerns over Trump, Musk relationship
Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump met in Texas Tuesday to watch as Musk's company SpaceX test launched its largest rocket. The two have had a close relationship throughout the election, but it spotlights potential conflicts of interest. Musk's companies SpaceX and Tesla have more than $13 billion in government contracts. Commercial rocket launches like the one Trump attended are regulated by the federal government, and SpaceX has complained that some of those regulations are slowing down technology.
How social bubbles are reshaping politics
Journalist Taylor Lorenz joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how platforms like Bluesky and Threads gained millions of users after the 2024 election and what this shift means for political division and governance.
Trump to use military for mass deportations
On the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump pledged to carry out "the largest deportation program in history." In a social media post Monday, he confirmed he's preparing to declare a national emergency and use military assets to do it. Declaring a state of emergency would allow Trump to tap into additional funding and resources needed to carry out a mass deportation program of this scale.
Two women testify to House panel about Gaetz
Two women testified before a House ethics panel that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid them for sex, their lawyer told CBS News. Gaetz, who is President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick, has denied all wrongdoing. Trump transition spokesman Alex Pfeiffer said "these are baseless allegations" in a statement on Monday.
Biden OK's U.S. long-range weapons in Russia
In a shift in policy, President Biden authorized Ukraine's use of American-made long-range weapons inside of Russia. Ukraine has been requesting the missiles since the start of the war, but the U.S. has refused until now. On Sunday, Russia launched one of its largest attacks in months on Ukrainian civilians as there are fears this could escalate the conflict.
What the filibuster means for Trump
With Republicans controlling Congress and the White House, President-elect Trump appears to have a clear path for his legislative goals. But Democrats can still use the filibuster to slow progress. Scott MacFarlane explains.
China braces for second Trump term
While on the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to put large tariffs on Chinese goods to protect American manufacturing, which might threaten the Asian nation's already-slowing economy. But Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the aggressive tariff plan would be like "going back in history."
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Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch," have "one place of agreement"
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.
Mamdani: Democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere"
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New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman
Seconds after a gunman opened fire at an Oklahoma high school, the school's principal was seen racing into the hallway, pushing the suspect onto a bench and holding him down.
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Student credits "school mom and school dad" for changing her life
Caitlynn Hauw reunited with the two educators who she said renewed her confidence and believed in her.
Former NFL player Desmond Bryant opens up about tackling addiction
In February 2013, a photo of Desmond Bryant went viral. Since then, he's emerged from the darkness and turned his life around.
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Contract reveals fundraising deal for Trump's East Wing overhaul
The agreement, which was signed this fall, ensures donor anonymity, establishes a fee structure and institutes a ban on foreign contributions.
Florida opens criminal probe into OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged role in FSU shooting
Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI after reviewing conversation logs between ChatGPT and a Florida State University student accused of killing two people last year.
Meta failed to protect social media users from scam ads, lawsuit alleges
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
Lawmakers demand answers at hearing on hospice fraud
Congress asks experts, advocates and victims how to combat hospice fraud, after a CBS News investigation uncovered widespread signs of potential fraud in California.
Trump extends ceasefire in Iran indefinitely
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
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Meta failed to protect social media users from scam ads, lawsuit alleges
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
UPS, FedEx and DHL file for tariff refunds. What it means for consumers.
Shippers have pledged to share refunds with customers who paid tariffs once the government issues refunds.
Will gas dip below $3 a gallon this year? Here's what experts think.
It could take months for U.S. gas prices to recede to their level before the outbreak of war in Iran, economists and energy experts say.
Kevin Warsh testifies that the Fed will remain "strictly independent"
Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.
Who will run the Federal Reserve if the Senate doesn't confirm Trump's pick?
President Trump is fighting to reshape the Federal Reserve by replacing Chair Jerome Powell with Kevin Warsh — but if the Senate doesn't confirm Warsh by next month, it's not clear who will run the nation's central bank.
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Contract reveals fundraising deal for Trump's East Wing overhaul
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Lawmakers demand answers at hearing on hospice fraud
Congress asks experts, advocates and victims how to combat hospice fraud, after a CBS News investigation uncovered widespread signs of potential fraud in California.
Trump extends ceasefire in Iran indefinitely
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress before Ethics hearing on sanctions
The Florida Democrat stepped down shortly before a House Ethics Committee hearing to determine whether she should be punished.
Senate GOP advances budget resolution, kickstarting process to fund ICE
Senate Republicans advanced a budget resolution to begin the process of funding immigration agencies under DHS without help from Democrats.
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Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
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Trump says U.K.'s Starmer can "recover" as Epstein scandal hits him again
Trump says British leader Keir Starmer has "time to recover" from the latest scandal over his decision to tap an Epstein associate as his U.S. ambassador.
Iran war shows "era of fossil fuel security is over," says U.K energy secretary
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NATO intercepts Russian bombers and fighter jets over Baltic Sea
The Russian mission included two supersonic Tu-22M3s, as well as about 10 fighters, the French detachment said.
Mass murder trial in El Salvador for almost 500 alleged MS-13 members
Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members, including several alleged leaders, are on trial collectively in El Salvador, accused of thousands of murders.
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Trump extends ceasefire as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks remains
With a two-week ceasefire set to expire and Iran balking at the resumption of peace talks, President Trump said he would be extending the deadline to allow for Iran to "come up with a unified proposal."
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Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
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Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
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Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer D4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
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Indigo Girls' member reveals incurable medical disorder affecting her voice
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Where does Apple go after Tim Cook?
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in September after 15 years at the helm of the company. CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue joins to discuss Cook's legacy and where Apple's future could lead.
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The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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How Tim Cook's Apple exit impacts big tech
Tim Cook announced he's stepping down as Apple CEO after nearly 15 years. Anna Rathbun, the CEO and founder of Grenadilla Advisory, joins with more.
Major change at Apple
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced he is stepping down from his leadership role running one of the world's biggest companies. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins CBS News with more details.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
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Disappearances, deaths of staff at federal labs
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Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein will be in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday for trial. He is accused of third-degree rape. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns
Democratic Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress on Tuesday, shortly before the start of a House Ethics Committee hearing to consider recommended punishment over allegations of campaign finance fraud. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
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JD Vance's Pakistan trip canceled
President Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran. After the announcement, a White House official said the second round of in-person peace talks in Pakistan is on hold. Vice President JD Vance was expected to lead a delegation of U.S. negotiators to Islamabad on Tuesday. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Courtney Kealy report.
Ex-Google executive running for Florida House seat
Former Google executive Hector Mujica was seeking to fill the Florida Senate seat left by Marco Rubio in this November's special election, but the Democrat has since dropped out and declared his candidacy for the state's 28th Congressional District. Mujica joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign and more.
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