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Very little in Washington is safe from the potential budget cuts, including the animals
Editor-at-large for CBS MoneyWatch on impact of blunt budget cuts on economic recovery, stock market
FAA, defense department warn of furlough, loss of tens of thousands of jobs
If the government doesn't reach an agreement on looming massive spending cuts, how will that affect the country?
What you need to know about the across-the-board federal spending cuts set to take effect March 1
USDA estimates across-the-board cuts would force them to furlough all food inspectors
The mayor of Seaside Heights is overseeing a recovery that is challenging even by the standards of superstorm Sandy
The FBI says the sequester would require all employees, including special agents, to be furloughed for up to 14 days
DOD civilians, manage the flow of supplies to troops in Afghanistan, overhaul army tanks, and provide medical care wounded warriors
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto digs through the polls to explain American's skepticism about government
In a new CBS News poll, 40% of Americans think the country is headed in the right direction, a 10-point increase since last summer
As Obama readies his State of the Union address, a new CBS News poll shows he receives public support for many of his policies
The percentage of Americans who almost never use the post office has doubled since June, according to a new CBS News poll
As the president readies his economic-focused State of the Union speech, more disapprove of how he's dealing with the economy
Americans overwhelmingly support a new Pentagon policy change regarding women in combat, according to a new CBS News poll
As the city prepares to host another Super Bowl, a majority are optimistic about New Orleans' future
51 percent back allowing them to stay and apply for citizenship
In spite of the daunting fiscal challenges ahead, a new CBS/New York Times poll shows most Americans feel good about Obama's second term
CBS/New York Times poll: Americans overwhelmingly want the debt ceiling raised, and most want it done with spending cuts
Forty-one percent disapprove of the job the president is doing in new CBS News/New York Times poll
A new CBS News/New York Times poll found that Americans back the central components of President Obama's new gun proposals
On the first lady's birthday, a new CBS News/NYT poll shows half of Americans still have positive views of her
CBS News/NY Times survey finds wide support for Obama proposal; 3 in 4 back say armed guards in public places would help
The shift in public opinion was reflected on Election Day in Colorado and Washington state
CBS News poll: More than half of Americans say there will be "major" economic problems if Washington fails to reach a deal
Kavanaugh said the public shouldn't read anything into the high court's historically slow start to releasing opinions.
Polis spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about Trump, presidential aspirations and how classified material should be handled, among other topics.
The GOP Florida governor gave Ronna McDaniel's challenger, Harmeet Dhillon a boost during an interview with "The Charlie Kirk Show."
Sources told CBS News that the classified documents found at Pence's residence included briefings from foreign trips.
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
A special forces raid Wednesday night in northern Somalia resulted in the death of ISIS operator and facilitator Bilal al-Sudani and about 10 of his ISIS associates.
Bolton also blasted former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, claiming he is probably "unfit" to serve as president.
"Our job is to make sure there's not an intelligence compromise," the Senate Intelligence Committee chairman told "Face the Nation."
The measures announced by President Biden earlier this month have led to a sharp drop in unlawful entries along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Investigators in Oregon say Benjamin Foster held his victim captive. His sentence in the Nevada case was cut way short due to a plea deal.
Kavanaugh said the public shouldn't read anything into the high court's historically slow start to releasing opinions.
Polis spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about Trump, presidential aspirations and how classified material should be handled, among other topics.
Amtrak has announced a major upgrade to its fleet, with the new "Amtrak Airo" trains set to roll out in the next three years.
Authorities say they'll release video of Nichols' violent traffic stop Friday evening. Cities are preparing for possible protests.
Amtrak has announced a major upgrade to its fleet, with the new "Amtrak Airo" trains set to roll out in the next three years.
The programs can be used on everything from groceries to weddings. But missing a payment could cost you.
Most restaurant operators say they don't have enough employees to meet customer demand, survey shows.
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
The home goods chain has been searching for ways to stay afloat after a weak performance during the holiday season.
Kavanaugh said the public shouldn't read anything into the high court's historically slow start to releasing opinions.
Polis spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about Trump, presidential aspirations and how classified material should be handled, among other topics.
The GOP Florida governor gave Ronna McDaniel's challenger, Harmeet Dhillon a boost during an interview with "The Charlie Kirk Show."
Sources told CBS News that the classified documents found at Pence's residence included briefings from foreign trips.
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
Unvaccinated Americans would be able to effectively skip to the updated "bivalent" booster doses.
None of the contaminated products have been sold in the United States, the agency told CBS News.
A special forces raid Wednesday night in northern Somalia resulted in the death of ISIS operator and facilitator Bilal al-Sudani and about 10 of his ISIS associates.
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
In a new round of sanctions, the U.S. accused the mercenary group of atrocities in Ukraine and around the world.
None of the contaminated products have been sold in the United States, the agency told CBS News.
Anne d'Alegre's teeth "shows that she went through a lot of stress," the researcher said, adding she hopes that the research "goes a little way towards rehabilitating her."
Jeremy Renner said he broke more than 30 bones in the accident.
Randy Gonzalez and his 7-year-old son Brice were known for creating endearing videos together and with the rest of their family.
"Ginny & Georgia" has been dominating the Netflix Top 10 list since Season 2 was released this month.
Union teams up with Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer in the third season of the Apple TV+ show.
You are already loved beyond words," Hilton wrote.
Digital media firm says it will use artificial intelligence to create personality quizzes and generate write-ups.
Event-goers have found themselves ejected from games because they work for law firms involved in litigation with MSG.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts two years after they were suspended in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mike Isaac, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to explain what's behind the decision.
The ransomware group demanded over $130 million from over 1,500 victims in 80 countries.
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
Investigators in Oregon say Benjamin Foster held his victim captive. His sentence in the Nevada case was cut way short due to a plea deal.
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
The killing of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, a "forest defender" who went by the name Tortuguita, has generated many questions.
It took five days to crowdfund forensic testing for a 52-year-old unsolved homicide, police said.
The remains were found Jan. 17, one week after the search for the missing toddler began.
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
An 11-year-old piano prodigy with autism gets a huge surprise. A heroic woman rescues a stranger in a blizzard. Host Tony Dokoupil faces his fear of dancing and takes dance lessons for the first time.
Biden's attorneys did not tell DOJ before searching Delaware house; Dr. David Agus answers your medical questions.
Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee are pushing for access to the documents found in the homes of President Biden, former President Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and the moderator of "Face the Nation" Margaret Brennan join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the documents controversy.
Five fired Memphis police officers were charged with second-degree murder Thursday in the death of Tyre Nichols, three days after he was arrested in a traffic stop. Keith Taylor, an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration at John Jay College, joined CBS News to discuss police reform since the death of George Floyd.
The economy is fighting back against inflationary pressures, but many economists say that won't last, and the economy could slow down in 2023 as an intended consequence of the Federal Reserve's efforts to rein in inflation by raising interest rates. Economist and Harvard University professor Jeffrey Frankel joined CBS News to discuss what the latest GDP data could mean for the economy moving forward.