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Reporter's Notebook: Defense secretary feared leak
Trump administration officials have tried to downplay the seriousness of group texts inadvertently shared with Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth even suggesting the story is a hoax. But the messages themselves reveal internal concerns about the risk of leaks. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Massive VA cuts threaten veteran care
Earlier this month, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it would cut roughly 72,000 workers, or about 15% of its agency, with the goal of returning its staffing to 2019 levels, when it had just under 400,000 employees. Karen Hua looks at what's at stake.
Trump order seeks to overhaul U.S. election law
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at overhauling U.S. election law. The directive seeks to override state statutes and set new ones. It also threatens to withhold funding from those that don't comply. Scott MacFarlane explains.
Florida bill would allow teens to work overnight
A Florida Senate bill would remove restrictions on 16 and 17 year olds, allowing for overnight shifts, shifts longer than 8 hours during school days, more than 30 hours during school weeks, and the removal of mandatory meal breaks. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
H. R. McMaster reacts to Trump administration leak
Sen. Roger Wicker, the Republican chairman of the Senate's Armed Services Committee, has joined Democrats demanding an independent review of the security lapse in the Signal group chat leak. H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser, joins to discuss the fallout.
Sensitive information in the leaked Signal texts
The Atlantic posted screenshots and a fuller text chain from the Signal group chat that inadvertently included a journalist, after the White House and top administration officials on the chat claimed no "war plans" were discussed. Charlie D'Agata breaks down the information included in the messages.
These presidents hated their official portraits
A portrait of President Trump has been removed from the Colorado State Capitol at his request. It's not the only president who has disliked his portrait. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have more.
Coast Guard officers responded to 2 big disasters
Dozens of Coast Guard members were involved in the response for both the collapse of the Key Bridge and the mid-air collision in the Potomac River. Nicole Sganga reports.
Israeli soldier says Gazans used as human shields
Since abandoning a ceasefire on March 17, the Israel Defense Forces have pounded the Palestinian territory with waves of deadly strikes it says are targeting Hamas terrorists. An Israeli soldier and a Palestinian boy tell CBS News they have personal experience of the IDF forcing civilians to check buildings for explosives. Debora Patta reports.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on all imported cars
President Trump announced a 25% tariff on automobiles and light trucks imported into the U.S. that will take effect April 2, escalating his administration's use of aggressive trade measures in an effort to boost domestic manufacturers. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Atlantic publishes more texts from Trump officials
After initially withholding what he considered to be information too sensitive for publication, Atlantic Magazine editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg shared it anyway. Ed O'Keefe spoke to Goldberg about what went into his decision.
Extended: The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg
The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg spoke with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe about his inclusion in top Trump officials' Signal group chat as they discussed plans to bomb Yemen. See the interview.
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These Coast Guard officers responded to two major disasters in one year
Dozens of Coast Guard members were involved in the response to two major disasters in the last year.
VA cuts could threaten mental health services for countless veterans
Nationwide, more than nine million veterans get physical or mental health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Israeli soldier says he was ordered to use Gazans as human shields
An Israeli soldier and a Palestinian boy tell CBS News they have personal experience of the IDF forcing civilians to check buildings for explosives.
Goldberg not commenting on relationship with Mike Waltz after Signal chat leak
President Trump's national security adviser has denied knowing the editor of The Atlantic after accidentally adding him to a sensitive group chat.
High schoolers await college acceptances with more competition than ever
The class of 2025 is the biggest and most diverse in history, with 3.9 million high schoolers graduating this year.
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Coast Guard officers responded to 2 big disasters
Dozens of Coast Guard members were involved in the response for both the collapse of the Key Bridge and the mid-air collision in the Potomac River. Nicole Sganga reports.
Getting into college is more competitive than ever
If you think the competition on the college basketball courts this month is tough, there is another kind of madness going on. High school seniors are battling to get into the college of their choice -- and the competition is tougher than ever. Meg Oliver reports.
Florida's decimated orange groves face new threats
Climate change, along with hurricanes, citrus disease and changing consumer tastes, are taking a toll on Florida's orange growers. Mark Strassmann reports.
Eye on America: NIL impact on college sports
In Michigan, we report on how student-athletes’ newfound ability to profit off their name, image and likeness has profoundly changed the economics of college sports. And in Louisiana, we introduce you to a doctor who’s offering support and opportunities for aspiring Black medical school students. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
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Hundreds of car collectors come together to support bullied Alabama boy
When a mother who was desperate to show her son that people care and life can be joyful put out a small request on social media, hundreds of muscle car drivers heeded the call.
When a beloved doctor couldn't afford treatment, his patients came to his aid
When Dr. Michael Zollicoffer was diagnosed with two types of cancer, his patients started a crowdfunding campaign that raised more than $100,000.
How an Idaho boy's ninth birthday wish struck an entirely different tone
When Grant Mullen's parents asked him what he wanted for his ninth birthday, they were pleasantly surprised by the answer.
His dream of playing basketball in the U.S. helped him find a second family
Ama Sow moved to Pennsylvania to fulfill his basketball dreams. But when his school closed unexpectedly, he was left penniless and homeless. That's when a local family opened their home to him.
Married nearly 7 decades, these lovebirds still say "I do" every night
On this Valentine's Day, here is a story of 94-year-old Don Barnett and his 93-year-old wife Marilyn, who have kept their love alive for 68 years with a musical elixir.
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Rubio says 300 student visas have been revoked
The comments come amid two more high-profile detentions by ICE of a Tufts University student and a University of Alabama student.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (March 30)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Trump has not asked Waltz to resign, but the Signal chat issue is "still a hot potato," one official said
The Trump administration is still monitoring the fallout from the disclosure of attack plans, as a watchdog inquiry looms.
These Coast Guard officers responded to two major disasters in one year
Dozens of Coast Guard members were involved in the response to two major disasters in the last year.
What tariffs are Trump planning for April 2, or "liberation day"?
Here's what to know about tariffs ahead of President Trump's plans to announce new import duties on April 2.
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Americans' economic outlook a bit more pessimistic, CBS News poll finds
Prices continue to be the dominant factor in how Americans evaluate the economy.
What tariffs are Trump planning for April 2, or "liberation day"?
Here's what to know about tariffs ahead of President Trump's plans to announce new import duties on April 2.
Trump's auto tariffs draw rebukes, concern from U.S. trading partners
Reaction to Trump's 25% auto tariffs include neighbors who insist "there shouldn't be any tariffs," to adversaries who say nobody will win a trade war.
What Mega Millions' price increase and new rules mean for jackpots, odds
Mega Millions will roll out several changes next month, including new ticket prices, jackpots and an increase in the odds of winning, the game announced.
Social Security says it will delay in-person identity verification
Social Security is delaying an in-person identity verification requirement by two weeks, but critics say the plan burdens beneficiaries.
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Americans' economic outlook a bit more pessimistic, CBS News poll finds
Prices continue to be the dominant factor in how Americans evaluate the economy.
Rubio says 300 student visas have been revoked
The comments come amid two more high-profile detentions by ICE of a Tufts University student and a University of Alabama student.
Trump has not asked Waltz to resign, but the Signal chat issue is "still a hot potato," one official said
The Trump administration is still monitoring the fallout from the disclosure of attack plans, as a watchdog inquiry looms.
Trump's auto tariffs draw rebukes, concern from U.S. trading partners
Reaction to Trump's 25% auto tariffs include neighbors who insist "there shouldn't be any tariffs," to adversaries who say nobody will win a trade war.
Elise Stefanik's nomination to be U.N. ambassador withdrawn
No Senate confirmation hearing had been scheduled for U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik, a congresswoman from New York.
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Kansas reports measles outbreak with 23 cases
23 measles cases have been confirmed in Kansas, marking an outbreak for the state, according to local health officials.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Their physical therapy coverage ran out before they could walk again
Health plans limit physical or occupational therapy sessions to as few as 20 a year, no matter the patient's infirmities.
Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.
What food dye bans mean for your health and the food in your fridge
West Virginia is banning seven artificial food dyes, including Red No. 40, in the most sweeping state level food dye ban in the U.S.
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5 injured, including 2 Americans, in stabbing attack in Amsterdam
Authorities said that no motive had been established for the stabbing attack in Amsterdam that injured five people.
Trump's auto tariffs draw rebukes, concern from U.S. trading partners
Reaction to Trump's 25% auto tariffs include neighbors who insist "there shouldn't be any tariffs," to adversaries who say nobody will win a trade war.
Turkey criticized for detaining journalists amid nationwide protests
Turkish authorities detained and deported BBC correspondent Mark Lowen and arrested other journalists amid the largest nationwide protests in a decade.
France, U.K. lead charge to keep Europe united behind Ukraine
European leaders meet again to discuss Ukraine's security, and their own, with Trump pulling back and Russia "playing games."
Elise Stefanik's nomination to be U.N. ambassador withdrawn
No Senate confirmation hearing had been scheduled for U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik, a congresswoman from New York.
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Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight
William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.
John Grisham reveals new novel
Best-selling author John Grisham joins CBS Mornings to debut his 52nd book, "The Widow," which is his first-ever mystery. Grisham opens up about writing a new kind of story, the twist that changed the ending, and the inspiration behind a book that's already making headlines.
Lady Gaga announces Mayhem tour for 2025. Here are details.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
"Note to Self": Singer Lea Salonga
In a special Women's History Month edition of "Note to Self," Tony Award-winning actress and Disney legend Lea Salonga writes a heartfelt letter to her 17-year-old self—revisiting her journey from the Philippines to Broadway and the legacy she unknowingly built for the next generation of Asian performers.
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Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
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.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
NSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chat
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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5 injured, including 2 Americans, in stabbing attack in Amsterdam
Authorities said that no motive had been established for the stabbing attack in Amsterdam that injured five people.
Police make arrest tied to Tesla arson attack
Federal authorities have taken into custody the man accused of setting Teslas on fire at a Las Vegas collision center. Police first arrested the man on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Mexican drug lord charged with killing DEA agent could face death penalty
Federal prosecutors are considering seeking the death penalty against Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero in a sprawling case that includes the 1985 killing of a DEA agent.
3 USPS workers charged in kidnapping of coworker that included attempted rape
Three USPS workers in NYC are accused of dragging an unconscious colleague into a mail truck, where one allegedly tried to rape her.
Luigi Mangione shouldn't be allowed laptop in prison, prosecutors say
Prosecutors do not want Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, to have a laptop in prison.
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William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight
William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.
Democrats warn of cuts to space office
Democratic members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee are warning that Department of Government Efficiency cuts to the Office of Space Commerce at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could harm American interests. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
What to know as Gayle King gears up for April space flight
Gayle King will step out of her comfort zone and into a space suit alongside Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn.
NOAA cuts could impact space companies, satellites, Democrats warn
NOAA's Office of Space Commerce plays a crucial role in the growing space industry and is tasked with helping to manage satellite traffic to guard against collisions.
Data on dark energy, universe collapse
Data on dark energy weakening over time may signal that if the trend continues it could eventually cause the universe to collapse, according to a new study. Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki, a physics professor and Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) researcher, joins CBS News with more.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Woman helps Helene survivors recover memories
Thursday marks six months since Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding and damage to North Carolina. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the story of a woman reconnecting people with their beloved photos washed away in the storm.
Police make arrest tied to Tesla arson attack
Federal authorities have taken into custody the man accused of setting Teslas on fire at a Las Vegas collision center. Police first arrested the man on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Ford, General Motors stocks fall after tariff
The Dow Jones closed in the red on Thursday, with Ford stocks falling more than 3% and General Motors stocks falling more than 6% as investors reacted to President Trump's new 25% tariff on auto imports. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
10,000 jobs being cut at HHS
The Trump administration announced it is cutting about 10,000 jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services, which is nearly a quarter of the workforce. CBS News' Alex Tin reports.
Appeals court upholds deportations order
A federal appeals court ruled to uphold a lower court order on the case surrounding the deportation flights containing Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison. This comes as the Trump administration argues the move was lawful citing the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. ormer Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree joined CBS News with more on the decision.