Trump wants the feds to lower prices for Americans. Can he deliver?
President Trump campaigned on the promise to bring down the U.S. cost of living. That could be easier said than done.
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Federal DEI staffers being placed on leave
Trump is axing funding dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the federal government.
Netflix is boosting subscription prices. Here are the new fees.
Netflix said it's increasing the prices on its subscription plans starting today. Here are the new prices.
Trump orders federal workers back to office 5 days a week
White House instructs all government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements.
Trump threatens steep tariffs against Canada and Mexico
President Trump opted against deploying a blanket tariff against U.S. trading partners, but kept the heat on Canada and Mexico.
Trump's DOGE executive order says Musk's efforts will focus on IT
Trump on Monday signed an executive order to create Elon Musk's DOGE, with a mandate to improve federal IT systems.
What to know about Donald and Melania Trump's new meme coins
Donald and Melania Trump launched new cryptocurrencies over the weekend. Some experts are advising investors to be cautious.
Trump to announce up to $500 billion in private sector AI infrastructure investment
President Trump is announcing billions in private sector investment by OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle to build AI infrastructure in the U.S.
Trump orders Justice Department to not enforce TikTok ban
The order directs the Justice Department not to take action or impose penalties against "any entity for any noncompliance" with the law.
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Walt Disney and FuboTV to combine their online live TV businesses
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AI voice scams are on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.
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YouTube TV again hiking its price — here's what a subscription will cost
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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
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Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss
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Prince Harry settles lawsuit against Murdoch's U.K. News Group
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Record-breaking winter storm sweeps across much of South
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New Hegseth allegations revealed in affidavit by former sister-in-law
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Federal DEI staffers being placed on leave
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Capitol Police chief: Jan. 6 pardons put politics over policing
President Trump pardoned about 1,500 people convicted of crimes related to the Capitol riot.
U.S. expands expedited deportations beyond border areas as part of Trump crackdown
Expedited removal allows U.S. immigration officials to deport migrants who lack proper documents through a streamlined process that bypasses the lengthy and massively backlogged immigration court system.
Trump executive order says federal government only recognizes "two sexes"
The executive order means Americans won't be able to select "X" on passports any longer.
Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht
Libertarian activists, who generally oppose criminal drug policies, argued the government overreached in building its case against Ross Ulbricht and the dark web marketplace Silk Road.
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Record-breaking winter storm sweeps across much of South
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Trump wants the feds to lower prices for Americans. Can he deliver?
President Trump campaigned on the promise to bring down the U.S. cost of living. That could be easier said than done.
4 arrested in correction with burglary at Joe Burrow's home
An old LSU shirt and a Bengals hat believed to have been stolen from Joe Burrow's home were found after police pulled four men over.
U.S. expands expedited deportations beyond border areas as part of Trump crackdown
Expedited removal allows U.S. immigration officials to deport migrants who lack proper documents through a streamlined process that bypasses the lengthy and massively backlogged immigration court system.
Trump executive order says federal government only recognizes "two sexes"
The executive order means Americans won't be able to select "X" on passports any longer.
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Trump wants the feds to lower prices for Americans. Can he deliver?
President Trump campaigned on the promise to bring down the U.S. cost of living. That could be easier said than done.
Netflix is boosting subscription prices. Here are the new fees.
Netflix said it's increasing the prices on its subscription plans starting today. Here are the new prices.
Trump announces up to $500B in private sector AI infrastructure investment
President Trump announced billions in private sector investment by OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle to build AI infrastructure in the U.S.
Trump threatens steep tariffs against Canada and Mexico
President Trump opted against deploying a blanket tariff against U.S. trading partners, but kept the heat on Canada and Mexico.
Trump's DOGE executive order says Musk's efforts will focus on IT
Trump on Monday signed an executive order to create Elon Musk's DOGE, with a mandate to improve federal IT systems.
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Trump wants the feds to lower prices for Americans. Can he deliver?
President Trump campaigned on the promise to bring down the U.S. cost of living. That could be easier said than done.
Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht
Libertarian activists, who generally oppose criminal drug policies, argued the government overreached in building its case against Ross Ulbricht and the dark web marketplace Silk Road.
U.S. expands expedited deportations beyond border areas as part of Trump crackdown
Expedited removal allows U.S. immigration officials to deport migrants who lack proper documents through a streamlined process that bypasses the lengthy and massively backlogged immigration court system.
Capitol Police chief: Jan. 6 pardons put politics over policing
President Trump pardoned about 1,500 people convicted of crimes related to the Capitol riot.
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Trump moves to withdraw U.S. from the World Health Organization
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Use of "aphrodisiac honey" is surging, customs officials warn
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Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
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2,000-year-old statue found dumped near garbage cans
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Cat mistakenly left on a plane, takes 3 trips covering 4,500 miles
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Prince Harry settles lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's U.K. News Group
Prince Harry has settled his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British News Group Newspapers for an apology and "substantial damages."
Drug traffickers nabbed by photo of French Bulldog must pay $1.4 million
Investigators used an intercepted photo of Bob the French Bulldog to track down an organized crime group.
Skeleton of Bronze Age woman discovered in U.K.
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Netflix is boosting subscription prices. Here are the new fees.
Netflix said it's increasing the prices on its subscription plans starting today. Here are the new prices.
Frankie Grande takes on villainous role in "Henry Danger: The Movie"
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Frankie Grande on "Henry Danger: The Movie"
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Trevor Noah to host 2025 Grammy Awards
Comedian Trevor Noah will return to the Grammy Awards stage to host the 2025 ceremony — his fifth consecutive year leading the show.
Extended interview: Steve Guttenberg
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What happened when 4 teens swapped their smartphones for flip phones
Half of American teenagers get 4 hours or more of daily screen time and are more likely to experience anxiety and depression, a report found.
4 teens swap smartphones for flip phones
Smartphones are now ubiquitous, even among teenagers, But CBS News asked four eighth graders in New Jersey to trade theirs in for flip phones for one week. Meg Oliver shares how the change affected their day-to-day lives.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Trump announces AI infrastructure project
President Trump announced a $500 billion investment into artificial intelligence infrastructure on his first full day in office. His announcement was made alongside the heads of three leading artificial intelligence companies committing billions to a joint venture called "Stargate."
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President Trump announced billions in private sector investment by OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle to build AI infrastructure in the U.S.
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Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
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4 arrested in correction with burglary at Joe Burrow's home
An old LSU shirt and a Bengals hat believed to have been stolen from Joe Burrow's home were found after police pulled four men over.
Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht
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Capitol Police chief: Jan. 6 pardons put politics over policing
President Trump pardoned about 1,500 people convicted of crimes related to the Capitol riot.
Drug traffickers nabbed by photo of French Bulldog must pay $1.4 million
Investigators used an intercepted photo of Bob the French Bulldog to track down an organized crime group.
Former Proud Boys leader released
Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys who was convicted for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, has been released from federal prison. The move is part of President Trump's pardons for those who carried out the attack in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
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FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Details on Blue Origin launch of Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket early Thursday, sending a test satellite into orbit. The mission wasn't a complete success though, as the booster crashed while trying to land on a platform in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Parts of northern Florida blanketed by snow
Parts of northern Florida are digging out Wednesday after being hit by the winter storm that's rolled through the southern U.S. this week. The storm is expected to move into Georgia and the Carolinas Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from Tallahassee, Florida.
Tabloid publisher apologizes to Prince Harry
A settlement has been reached between Prince Harry and U.K. tabloids owned by Rupert Murdoch with the publisher apologizing to Harry for illegally invading his privacy. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Trump orders federal DEI staff be on leave
President Trump has ordered all federal offices to put their diversity, equity and inclusion employees on paid leave by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Trump signed an executive order Monday claiming that efforts to diversify the federal government were discriminatory. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
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