Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks raise questions about Trump's health agency cuts
Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response.
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Asylum-seekers abandon cases as ICE seeks to deport them to third countries
More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.
2 former federal workers turned their firings into a movement to help others
Within days of their firings, two former federal workers launched a support group for fellow colleagues in the same situation. What started out as 20 people has grown to almost 5,000 members nationwide.
Elon Musk suggests he wouldn't do DOGE over again
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
Nearly 1 in 30 clinical trials affected by NIH cuts, paper says
The NIH cuts affected over 115 clinical trials studying cancer and nearly 100 studying infectious disease, researchers found.
Details on employee departures at FBI
Sources tell CBS News that on Tuesday night, 800 FBI employees, including a few hundred agents, will be leaving the bureau. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Fired federal workers share new paths in life
It's been eight months since the Trump administration started shaking up the government, making deep cuts in the federal workforce. About 100,000 workers lost jobs and careers. So what are they doing now? Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
SSA chief data officer resigns after filing whistleblower complaint
Charles Borges filed a whistleblower complaint alleging DOGE employees uploaded a copy of all U.S. Social Security info to a "vulnerable cloud environment."
DOGE overstating savings from contract cuts
While the Department of Government Efficiency was largely created to reduce federal spending, multiple reports show DOGE is vastly overstating how much money it has saved. Jessie Blaeser, senior data journalist for Politico, joins "The Takeout" to explain.
Democrats trying to bar DOGE workers from jobs
Several Democratic lawmakers are trying to stop DOGE employees from moving into permanent positions in the federal government. Political strategists Joel Payne and Terry Sullivan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
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Democrats seek more info on DOGE's presence in agencies after Musk's exit
A group of Democrats in Congress is seeking to stop Department of Government Efficiency employees from moving into permanent positions in the federal government.
Ex-DOGE staffer allegedly assaulted in D.C.; Trump floats taking over city
Former DOGE staffer Edward Coristine was allegedly assaulted over the weekend, CBS News has confirmed.
CBS News analysis: DOGE says it's cutting costs but claims are exaggerated
A CBS News review of three of DOGE's largest cuts claimed so far found actual savings of 3% of what was claimed.
AI is leading to thousands of job losses, report finds
The advent of AI in the workplace is one factor behind a spike in layoffs this year, new labor data shows.
Lead-up to Congress' funding cuts
President Trump has signed the first major legislation addressing cryptocurrencies in the U.S. It comes less than 24 hours after Congress passed cuts worth $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Congress considers billions in funding cuts
This week, the Senate will consider a bill that would make the Department of Government Efficiency's cuts to public broadcasters and global public health programs permanent. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
HHS facing billion-dollar backlog of delayed grants after DOGE
Delayed funds include grants for youth homelessness and domestic violence.
Trump's pick to lead NOAA testifies
President Trump's pick to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Neil Jacobs, appeared on Capitol Hill on Wednesday for his Senate confirmation hearing. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Staffing cuts to national parks could pose safety concerns for summer visitors
At the Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland, visitors this summer are seeing shuttered lifeguard towers and signs warning that no lifeguards are on duty.
Former officials say DOGE sought sensitive data
When DOGE staff allegedly pushed for sweeping access to private data, former officials raised alarms. Jo Ling Kent spoke to two former insiders at the Internal Revenue Service and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Maryland bill seeks to help ex-federal workers
New legislation in a Maryland county is aiming to make it easier for laid-off federal employees to find work. Will Jawando, vice president for the Montgomery County Council in Maryland, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the bill.
Billions of dollars lost to foreign fraud
60 Minutes investigates how transnational crime rings impersonate Americans to steal billions in taxpayer funds.
House set to vote on rescissions package
House lawmakers are set to vote on the $9.4 billion rescissions package to implement some of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts that take aim at foreign aid and public broadcasting. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
More on Trump's event with Musk
President Trump hosted Elon Musk at the White House on his last day as a "special government employee" for the administration. CBS News' Weijia Jiang breaks down what Mr. Trump said during the event and the mechanics of who was allowed into the Oval Office to cover the moment.
Trump celebrates Musk, DOGE
President Trump took questions from the Oval Office after lauding entrepreneur Elon Musk on his last day of work with the White House. Musk worked for the administration as a "special government employee" and oversaw the development of the Department of Government Efficiency. He vowed to continue working with Mr. Trump, who is overseeing sweeping changes in the federal government, economic sectors and foreign relations.
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Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian kids, training them to fight
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.
Children "held like criminals" inside ICE detention center
More than 6,300 children under 18 – almost all with no criminal record – have been detained by federal immigration authorities during President Trump's second term, with nearly half held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas.
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Trump recently edited possible U.S.-Iran agreement, source says
President Trump's changes included somewhat significant changes, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.
4th U.S. strike this week on alleged drug boat kills 3 people
More than 200 people have been killed in the monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
Brazil identifies 2 possible Ebola patients amid Congo outbreak
The WHO said these five cases exemplify that recovery from the illness is possible, even without approved treatments or vaccines.
Colombian presidential election headed for runoff
Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and far-left Ivan Cepeda are advancing to a runoff in Colombia's Presidential Election.
Rain threatens search for 2 gold miners still missing in Laos cave
A Laos rescue organization said that the water level inside the cave had receded enough for the four miners to leave with divers.
New drug nearly doubles survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, study says
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
Platner's wife told campaign about sexually explicit texts he sent other women
The wife of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner told his campaign in 2025 about sexual messages he had sent to other women.
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Zelenskyy says "more pressure" is needed to get Putin to negotiate peace deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes "we are on the way" to a U.S. drone deal
Suspect accused of killing 3 elderly men in Hawaii charged with murder
The suspect accused of killing three elderly men in a rural part of Hawaii's Big Island has been charged with murder, among a number of other offenses, police said Sunday.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former Vice President Mike Pence join Margaret Brennan.
Pence on Trump's weaponization fund: "My hope is the administration will drop it"
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.
4th U.S. strike this week on alleged drug boat kills 3 people
More than 200 people have been killed in the monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
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5 economic signals suggest U.S. consumers are feeling the strain
Consumers have kept the economy chugging along despite financial pressures. But some signs suggest they could be losing steam, experts say.
Why have tomato prices surged nearly 40% in a year?
Experts point to several factors, from tariffs to weather, behind the rapid price increase in the humble tomato.
Southwest revises its overweight passenger rules. Here's what's changing.
Southwest is walking back some recent changes in its policies for passengers who require a second seat.
Data center frenzy is spurring a jobs boomlet for blue-collar workers
The rush to build thousands of U.S. data centers is driving demand for some workers, though economists project fewer permanent jobs.
Treasury Dept. is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
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Zelenskyy says "more pressure" is needed to get Putin to negotiate peace deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes "we are on the way" to a U.S. drone deal
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former Vice President Mike Pence join Margaret Brennan.
Pence on Trump's weaponization fund: "My hope is the administration will drop it"
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.
4th U.S. strike this week on alleged drug boat kills 3 people
More than 200 people have been killed in the monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
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Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian kids, training them to fight
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.
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New drug nearly doubles survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, study says
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
Woman diagnosed with cancer after minor symptoms: "Couldn't believe it"
Candace Tucker thought her symptoms were benign. A colonoscopy led to an alarming diagnosis.
Trump directs CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
Kenyan court blocks opening of U.S. Ebola quarantine center on air base
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks raise questions about Trump's health agency cuts
Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response.
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Diver details "heartwarming" moments after miners emerged from Laos cave
Lead rescue diver Mikko Paasi said it took him a moment to realize the four trapped miners had "self-rescued."
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Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian kids, training them to fight
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.
Transcript: Former Vice President Mike Pence on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
Checking out The Human Library
At a very special library in Copenhagen, Denmark, the "books" being checked out are actual human beings, who offer 30-minute conversations on a wealth of subjects – allowing "readers" a better understanding of humanity.
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Rare photos of Beatles' final ticketed concert
No one knew it at the time, but the Beatles performed their final ticketed concert 60 years ago in San Francisco. Anne Makovec shows us a new collection of rare photos from that historic night.
5/31: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Marilyn Monroe at 100; former first lady Jill Biden; children detained at the ICE facility in Dilley, Texas; living "books" at The Human Library; pickleball superstar Anna Leigh Waters; and the Undercroft beneath the Lincoln Memorial opens to the public.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins.
Marilyn Monroe at 100
She was, and remains, one of cinema's most brilliant stars. Norma Jeane Baker, known to the world as Marilyn Monroe, died in 1962 at age 36, but she left a legacy of classic films, fashion, and a carefully-crafted celebrity image.
Marilyn Monroe at 100
She was, and remains, one of cinema's most brilliant stars. Norma Jeane Baker, known to the world as Marilyn Monroe, died in 1962 at age 36, but she left a legacy of classic films, fashion, and a carefully-crafted celebrity image. To mark the centenary of her birth, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is launching an exhibition, "Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon." Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with those studying the sex symbol's life and career, and those who are preserving her film persona.
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Why did Trump postpone signing an order on AI?
Last week, President Trump was expected to sign an executive order on artificial intelligence, but abruptly postponed the event. Politico White House reporter Diana Nerozzi joins to examine what happened.
Is AI a helpful tool for finding love?
Dating apps are matching up with artificial intelligence as romance-seekers demand new ways to find love. Venture capitalist Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" with more details.
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.
Examining the public sentiment on AI
Pope Leo has released the first encyclical of his papacy, focusing on humanity and, in part, warning of the risks posed by the growing use of artificial intelligence. The message comes amid growing dissent among young people over AI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins to discuss.
Google worker arrested over Polymarket bets
A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to make $1 million on Polymarket. Dustin Gouker, publisher of the Event Horizon newsletter on prediction markets, joins CBS News to discuss.
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
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.
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Suspect accused of killing 3 elderly men in Hawaii charged with murder
The suspect accused of killing three elderly men in a rural part of Hawaii's Big Island has been charged with murder, among a number of other offenses, police said Sunday.
Deputy Spivey on Trial
A TV bailiff accused of murdering his wife is determined to prove his innocence. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
TV bailiff accused in wife's shooting death: "I didn't pull the trigger"
Renard Spivey says he was trying to protect himself when he says his wife Patricia confronted him at gunpoint in their Houston home.
California voters' top concern includes crime
In California, voters across the state head to the polls next week to choose new leaders. In Los Angeles, the race for mayor is hotly contested, and so is the issue of crime. Adam Yamaguchi is there with more.
Pam Bondi testifying on Epstein
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was heckled by Epstein abuse survivors before she entered a closed-door interview to testify for House Oversight Committee members about the Justice Department's Epstein probe. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
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NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Rare photos of Beatles' final ticketed concert
No one knew it at the time, but the Beatles performed their final ticketed concert 60 years ago in San Francisco. Anne Makovec shows us a new collection of rare photos from that historic night.
Residents near Hollywood sign on tourism issues
Residents say the growing number of tourists near the Hollywood sign is creating a chaotic and dangerous situation. Jeff Nguyen reports.
High prices keeping Americans from buying new cars
For decades, buying a new car was a milestone. Now, for a lot of Americans, it's starting to look more like a luxury. Carter Evans reports.
Meteor explodes above New England
A meteor traveling at 75,000 mph exploded above the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border Saturday. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Israel expands offensive in Lebanon
Trust between Washington and Tehran is at an all-time low, and Israel's widening offensive in Lebanon is only complicating matters. Imtiaz Tyab has more.