Sequestration poses threat to government agency budgets
The sequestration poses a threat to many government agencies with painful cuts on the table and many employees being furloughed. Chip Reid reports.
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Sequester threatens exhibits at National Zoo
Very little in Washington is safe from the potential budget cuts, including the animals
Economic impact of sequester cuts
Editor-at-large for CBS MoneyWatch on impact of blunt budget cuts on economic recovery, stock market
Job loss warnings ahead of sequester
FAA, defense department warn of furlough, loss of tens of thousands of jobs
What will happen if the sequester takes place?
If the government doesn't reach an agreement on looming massive spending cuts, how will that affect the country?
The sequester: A Q&A
What you need to know about the across-the-board federal spending cuts set to take effect March 1
Sequester cuts could hurt food inspections
USDA estimates across-the-board cuts would force them to furlough all food inspectors
Sequester cuts threaten Sandy relief
The mayor of Seaside Heights is overseeing a recovery that is challenging even by the standards of superstorm Sandy
Sequester cuts would be a "catastrophe" for DOD civilians
DOD civilians, manage the flow of supplies to troops in Afghanistan, overhaul army tanks, and provide medical care wounded warriors
Why don't Americans trust government?
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto digs through the polls to explain American's skepticism about government
Poll: Obama's approval stands at 52%
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
Poll: On deficit, immigration, guns, public in sync with Obama
As Obama readies his State of the Union address, a new CBS News poll shows he receives public support for many of his policies
Poll: 71% support ending Saturday postal delivery
The percentage of Americans who almost never use the post office has doubled since June, according to a new CBS News poll
Poll: 45% approve of Obama's handling of the economy
As the president readies his economic-focused State of the Union speech, more disapprove of how he's dealing with the economy
Poll: Most support women in combat
Americans overwhelmingly support a new Pentagon policy change regarding women in combat, according to a new CBS News poll
Poll: Most have a good image of New Orleans
As the city prepares to host another Super Bowl, a majority are optimistic about New Orleans' future
Poll: Most support letting working illegal immigrants stay
51 percent back allowing them to stay and apply for citizenship
Poll: Americans optimistic about Obama's next four years
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
Poll: Americans want compromise over debt ceiling
CBS/New York Times poll: Americans overwhelmingly want the debt ceiling raised, and most want it done with spending cuts
Obama enters second term with 51 percent approval
Forty-one percent disapprove of the job the president is doing in new CBS News/New York Times poll
Poll: Majority of Americans back stricter gun laws
A new CBS News/New York Times poll found that Americans back the central components of President Obama's new gun proposals
Michelle Obama: It's her birthday, and she's still popular
On the first lady's birthday, a new CBS News/NYT poll shows half of Americans still have positive views of her
9 in 10 back universal gun background checks
CBS News/NY Times survey finds wide support for Obama proposal; 3 in 4 back say armed guards in public places would help
Poll: Nearly half support legalization of marijuana
The shift in public opinion was reflected on Election Day in Colorado and Washington state
Most predict "major problems" if "cliff" isn't averted
CBS News poll: More than half of Americans say there will be "major" economic problems if Washington fails to reach a deal
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DOJ onboards 82 new immigration judges in deportation push
The additions come after the ouster of dozens of immigration judges across the country by the Trump administration over the past year.
Is Trump's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund" legal? Experts weigh in.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
State Democratic Party censures governor after he commutes Tina Peters' sentence
The central committee of the Colorado Democratic Party on Wednesday voted 89.8% in favor of a measure to censure Gov. Jared Polis.
Texas Dem under fire for saying she'd make ICE jail "prison for American Zionists"
A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemitism from her own party.
DHS to tighten Ebola-related flight restrictions for some foreign travelers
The Department of Homeland Security is set to implement new entry restrictions beginning Thursday for foreign travelers coming to the U.S. from countries at the center of the latest Ebola outbreak.
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Ally of DOJ pardon attorney seeks to join board of Trump's $1.7+ billion fund
In his application letter, attorney Mike Howell proposed organizing a national gathering of "thousands of victims of weaponization," including those involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy takes digs at Trump, urging renewed unity in politics
Cassidy, who lost his reelection bid last week, called for leaders who are "steady, not erratic" and "thoughtful, not impulsive."
U.S. intel community analyzing how Cuba might respond to military action
These kinds of intelligence forecasts attempt not only to show the immediate consequences of an American action, but the chain of reactions that may follow.
Ex-prosecutor allegedly stole secret report on Trump, named file "Bundt Cake Recipe"
A former federal prosecutor was charged this week with emailing herself a report on the Justice Department's investigation into President Trump that a judge had kept under lock and key, under the file name "Bundt_Cake_Recipe.pdf."
DOJ veterans fear probe into ex-CIA director is being stacked with Trump loyalists
Former CIA Director John Brennan is the subject of two criminal probes being led by the Miami-area U.S. Attorney's Office.
Judge orders White House staff to comply with presidential records law
A federal judge ordered White House staff and President Trump's top advisers to comply with a law that requires certain presidential records to be preserved.
U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro for murder over downing of planes in 1996
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Rubio offers Cubans "new path" in video address
Raúl Castro and five others have been indicted by a U.S. grand jury in Florida, according to court filings made public Wednesday.
Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
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U.S. soldier fears newly freed wife could still be deported by ICE at any time
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class and Afghanistan war veteran Jose Serrano told CBS News his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, was detained by ICE despite doing the "right thing."
The major cases the Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
Rep. Massie is latest GOP incumbent to lose primary after Trump backs challenger
President Trump endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia Democratic governor primary, CBS News projects
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has secured enough support to avoid a runoff in Georgia's closely watched Democratic primary for governor, CBS News projects
Mike Collins and Derek Dooley advance to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary
Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley will advance to a runoff next month in the Georgia GOP primary for Senate, as Republicans vie for an opportunity to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
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"Peanuts" music owner sues U.S. government over use of iconic songs
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
Colbert hosts "The Late Show" one last time tonight as franchise ends
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Is Trump's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund" legal? Experts weigh in.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
World Cup expected to generate more in sports bets than the Super Bowl
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
These are retirees' 5 biggest financial fears
Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.
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Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
World Cup expected to generate more in sports bets than the Super Bowl
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
These are retirees' 5 biggest financial fears
Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.
SpaceX files for biggest-ever IPO ahead of market debut
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
Highest gas prices in years expected to continue rising this summer
U.S. motorists are likely to face even hotter gas prices as the summer driving season kicks off, according to a new analysis.
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DOJ onboards 82 new immigration judges in deportation push
The additions come after the ouster of dozens of immigration judges across the country by the Trump administration over the past year.
Is Trump's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund" legal? Experts weigh in.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
State Democratic Party censures governor after he commutes Tina Peters' sentence
The central committee of the Colorado Democratic Party on Wednesday voted 89.8% in favor of a measure to censure Gov. Jared Polis.
Texas Dem under fire for saying she'd make ICE jail "prison for American Zionists"
A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemitism from her own party.
DHS to tighten Ebola-related flight restrictions for some foreign travelers
The Department of Homeland Security is set to implement new entry restrictions beginning Thursday for foreign travelers coming to the U.S. from countries at the center of the latest Ebola outbreak.
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Vanessa Trump announces cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump announced on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with her doctors on a treatment plan.
Noah Wyle's push to help healthcare workers
Noah Wyle, who stars in HBO's "The Pitt," joins "CBS Mornings" with Dr. Elisabeth Potter to discuss their push to improve mental health and quality of life for healthcare workers.
Deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh fuels concern over risks for U.S.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her "biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It's not hantavirus, it is not Ebola."
WHO says Ebola risks high for region, but not a "pandemic emergency"
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution
Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums.
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Divers killed in Maldives cave may have taken wrong tunnel: "No way out"
Finnish divers found the Italians in a corridor with a dead end inside the cave complex, Italy's la Repubblica daily reported.
Ukraine ups security as Russia holds nuclear strike drills with Belarus
Russia says "nuclear munitions" sent to Belarus for joint drills in the country that Moscow used as a launchpad for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
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Iran mulls latest U.S. proposal as Trump says war is in "final stages"
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
Detroit-bound flight diverted over passenger from Congo amid Ebola restrictions
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
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"Peanuts" music owner sues U.S. government over use of iconic songs
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
Colbert hosts "The Late Show" one last time tonight as franchise ends
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Byron Allen on "Comics Unleashed" as it moves to new time slot on CBS
Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen brings "Comics Unleashed" to CBS's late night slot, replacing "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."
From 1993: Letterman on "The Late Show" launch
Ahead of the premiere of "The Late Show" in August 1993, host David Letterman sat down with "CBS This Morning" to discuss his break from his previous late night show, what viewers could expect from his CBS debut and more.
Byron Allen on filling CBS' late night slot
Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss his show "Comics Unleashed" and its transition into the CBS late night spot.
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What Nvidia's Q1 earnings say about AI race
Cementing its status as the world's most valuable company, Nvidia reported record revenue in its latest earnings report. Britney Nguyen, Nvidia and chips reporter at MarketWatch, joins with analysis.
Google announces AI-focused search bar revamp
Artificial intelligence is prompting Google to change its iconic search bar for the first time in more than 25 years. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Concern ramps up over the use of AI in combat
The Defense Department says it wants to be "AI-first," but some service members are concerned about how quickly the technology is developing. Chris Livesay reports.
Privacy concerns grow over AI, phone numbers
Privacy concerns about artificial intelligence are growing after people discovered that chatbots are sharing their real phone numbers. Eileen Guo, investigative tech reporter for MIT Technology Review, joins to discuss.
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2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
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Daycare owner charged with fraud tried to flee U.S. after closing center, prosecutors say
New fraud charges were unsealed Wednesday against a Minnesota daycare owner who federal prosecutors allege tried to flee the country just two days after shutting the center down.
TikTok star accused of murder-for-hire plot
A social media influencer and her father are accused of plotting to kill her famous singer ex, amid a bitter years-long custody dispute, court documents show. Jonathan Vigliotti is following the case.
Watch: Blanche announces Raúl Castro indictment
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced murder and conspiracy charges Wednesday against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others over the downing of two planes in 1996.
Man jailed over Kirk post wins settlement
Larry Bushart, who spent 37 days in jail over his Facebook post about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will get $835,000 to settle a lawsuit against Tennessee officials. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
More details on Mango founder's son
Court records reveal more details about the Mango founder's son, Jonathan Andic, who was arrested Tuesday in connection to his father's 2024 death. Leigh Kiniry reports.
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New version of Starship rocket ready for critical test flight
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Lawmakers react to "anti-weaponization fund"
Lawmakers are reacting to the "anti-weaponization fund" established by the Justice Department as part of a settlement with President Trump over an IRS probe. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Eye Opener: Flight diverted over Ebola concerns
An Air France flight bound for Detroit from Paris was diverted to Canada over Ebola virus concerns. Meanwhile, the U.S. has indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Plane diverted to Canada over Ebola concerns
An Air France plane headed to Detroit, Michigan, was diverted to Canada over Ebola concerns after it was determined that a passenger was from the Democratic Republic of Congo, federal officials and the airline said. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Cheyenne Hunt on Reckoning Action
Cheyenne Hunt, the founder of Reckoning Action, an organization that confronts misogyny in America by pushing for legislative changes and supporting abuse survivors, speaks to CBS News' Nancy Cordes about her mission to combat gender bias.
Sneak peek: Kouri Richins: Behind the Facade
ALL NEW: Scared of their own mother. Why the children of convicted killer Kouri Richins want her to stay behind bars. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports Saturday, May 23 at 10/9c* on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. [Airs following the WNBA on CBS)