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About 2,200 NOAA employees have been fired or took buyouts from the Trump administration since January. More than 500 worked with the National Weather Service, which oversees the National Hurricane Center. There are new concerns over the federal government's ability to handle disasters following the cuts as the Atlantic hurricane season begins.
Hours after Elon Musk's farewell ceremony in the Oval Office, a U.S. appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to resume mass firings of federal employees. Meanwhile, President Trump returned to a key battleground state for a rally after declaring new steel tariffs and announcing a deal with Japan's Nippon Steel.
CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd, who oversaw screening and vetting policy at the Department of Homeland Security, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to break down how international students are vetted and how new Trump administration policies could impact who gets approved.
A federal appeals court says President Trump's tariffs can stay in place for now. This came after the court of international trade ruled that they are likely illegal. The back-and-forth is happening as Elon Musk leaves his White House role. He told "CBS Sunday Morning" prior to the announcement of his departure that he has some "differences of opinion" with the Trump administration. Watch more of Pogue's interview with Musk this Sunday, only on "CBS Sunday Morning."
A federal judge on Thursday extended an order blocking the Trump administration from banning Harvard's international students. President Trump has proposed capping the number of foreign students at Harvard at around 15%, which is about half of its current amount.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to explain a federal court's decision to block most of President Trump's tariffs and its potential impact.
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who have been incarcerated since 2022 after being found guilty of bank and tax fraud, are among recent high-profile recipients of full pardons from President Trump. Former New York Rep. Michael Grimm also received a pardon. The president has suggested he's considering others. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
In a social media post, Elon Musk thanked President Trump and said his time as a special government employee is coming to an end. CBS News has learned Friday will be Musk's final day at the White House.
President Trump is facing backlash over his spending bill from Elon Musk. The billionaire said in a CBS News interview that he was disappointed in the bill and that it "undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing." The White House has not commented.
Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine have led to a change in tone from President Trump. On Tuesday, the president lashed out at Vladimir Putin again. He has also threatened sanctions against Russia. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has the latest.
