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"I think a bill can be big or it can be beautiful," Elon Musk told CBS News, "but I don't know if it can be both."
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk has used unprecedented power to quickly eliminate thousands of federal jobs and shutter entire programs and agencies, using tactics that have raised questions about transparency.
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.
President Trump says any attacks on Tesla facilities will be considered "domestic terrorism" following the wave of protests and violence.
All employees in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were notified Friday of the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for a $25,000 payment.
USDA said it's trying to rescind the firings this weekend of several employees who had worked on the bird flu.
The White House said in a legal filing that Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn't an employee of its Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said "this level of access for unauthorized individuals is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable."
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what it's about.
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, who received minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson.
It's a group of community members, all ages, from all walks of life who come together on Wednesday mornings to remember that a little silliness goes a long way.
One person is dead and another was critically wounded in a shooting at Kentucky State University, officials said Tuesday.
Edwin Díaz has agreed to a $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers, The Associated Press reported Tuesday.
The next drop-off event is scheduled for Wednesday at the Stater Bros. on Haven Avenue in Ontario.
It's a group of community members, all ages, from all walks of life who come together on Wednesday mornings to remember that a little silliness goes a long way.
One person is dead and another was critically wounded in a shooting at Kentucky State University, officials said Tuesday.
The next drop-off event is scheduled for Wednesday at the Stater Bros. on Haven Avenue in Ontario.
Federal authorities allege Ryan Wedding is responsible for routinely shipping hundreds of kilograms of cocaine.
The 44-year-old Rivers, who played 16 years with the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers, last played in 2020 with the Colts.
It's a group of community members, all ages, from all walks of life who come together on Wednesday mornings to remember that a little silliness goes a long way.
Federal authorities allege Ryan Wedding is responsible for routinely shipping hundreds of kilograms of cocaine.
Now, state approval is needed before the Malibu Unified School District and the Santa Monica Unified School District become independent of each other.
Santa Monica police said they found 71-year-old Jubiliant Sykes with critical injuries and he was later pronounced dead at the scene.
After finding a box filled with vintage photos, Patty Scanlon knew she had to get the mementos back to former talk show host Ricki Lake.
Orange County residents packed into a Monday night meeting to learn more about the plan to reopen California's coast for new oil drilling.
Mark Ahrens and his son were singing Christmas carols when a speeding Tesla slammed into their minivan.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
One person was declared dead at the scene of the crash, which happened just before 3 p.m. near Heil Avenue and Goldenwest Street, police said.
Marine veteran Tom Steen, who lost both legs to an illness, thanked his neighbors for helping his family get rid of the rats infesting his Irvine home.
Wild dashcam video footage shows the dramatic moments that a pickup truck launches off an overpass in Rialto before going airborne and crashing onto the 210 Freeway below on Friday night.
Authorities say that the 54-year-old man "heroically kept his son afloat" after their kayak capsized on Lake Perris on Saturday afternoon.
The crash happened at around 12:30 a.m. near Lindenberger Road and Scott Road, according to the Menifee Police Department. Officers arrived at the scene and found a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle that was fully involved in flames.
The two-decade investigation began on March 21, 2004, when 18-year-old Hemet man Reynaldo Burts was found dead in the hills near Idyllwild.
Two Highland residents were arrested in connection with a homicide in Moreno Valley in early November, according to Riverside County deputies.
One person is dead and another was critically wounded in a shooting at Kentucky State University, officials said Tuesday.
Royal Caribbean crew members "negligently" overserved 35-year-old Michael Virgil "in a matter of hours" while he exhibited obvious signs of intoxication, the lawsuit alleges.
Homeownership can feel like a luxury when only a sliver of the country's housing market is affordable for most Americans, Bankrate analyst says.
NBA star Terry Rozier was arrested in Orlando in October during a sweeping FBI crackdown in which 34 defendants were charged across two federal indictments.
President Trump said Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is "not AMERICA FIRST or MAGA" and also attacked "60 Minutes" and Paramount in a social media post.
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
President Trump said Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is "not AMERICA FIRST or MAGA" and also attacked "60 Minutes" and Paramount in a social media post.
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
The Supreme Court heard arguments over the president's authority to remove members of many independent agencies that Congress has sought to insulate from political pressure.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, who received minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson.
Edwin Díaz has agreed to a $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers, The Associated Press reported Tuesday.
The 44-year-old Rivers, who played 16 years with the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers, last played in 2020 with the Colts.
Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line to lift the Chargers to a 22-19 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Joel Armia scored twice, Adrian Kempe had a goal and assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Utah Mammoth 4-2.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
As recovery efforts from the Malibu wildfires continue, community leaders offered a gratitude breakfast at Kristy's Village Cafe, honoring firefighters and the Community Brigade.
Select LA Board of Supervisors members propose to reinstate a suicide hotline service targeting LGBTQ+ youth.
Army and Navy meet on the football field, where service honor and tradition are also celebrated.
Jessica Naziri shares tech gifts for the holidays.
The FBI has released a newly obtained photo of former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding. Authorities accuse Wedding of running and operating a transnational drug trafficking business and ordering several murders.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
