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President Trump's immigration crackdown is causing labor shortages for California's construction industry. The shortages come at a time when Los Angeles is trying to rebuild after January's devastating wildfires. Carter Evans reports.
CBS announced Thursday that it was ending "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in 2026 and would also be sunsetting "The Late Show" franchise, calling it "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night." Jim Axelrod has more.
President Trump signed a first-of-its-kind law aimed at regulating digital currencies. The bipartisan legislation known as the GENIUS Act establishes consumer protections for stablecoins. Akin Oyedele, deputy editor of newsletters at Business Insider, breaks it down.
The Trump administration hasn't held back in its push to influence institutions of higher education. Now, some university leaders are going public in their fight to preserve federal funding for university-based research. Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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.
The Justice Department requested on Friday that a judge unseal grand jury records related to Jeffrey Epstein. Political strategists Joel Payne and Rina Shah join "The Takeout" to unpack the furor surrounding President Trump over the Epstein files.
CBS announced Thursday it is ending "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retiring the franchise in May 2026. CBS News 24/7 anchor and featured host of "CBS Mornings" Vlad Duthiers has the details.
President Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law on Friday, establishing a regulatory framework for the roughly $250 billion cryptocurrency market known as stablecoin. Bo Hines, executive director of the President's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, joins "The Takeout" to explain how the law works.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons acknowledged concerns about immigration enforcement officers wearing masks during detentions and arrests, but pushed back on criticism that they don't identify themselves in an interview with CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez. Watch more of the interview Sunday on "Face the Nation."
The Trump administration faces increased pressure from lawmakers to disclose more details on the Jeffrey Epstein case. President Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to the case. CBS News' Nikole Killion and legal contributor Jessica Levinson have the latest.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi toured Alcatraz on Thursday as part of President Trump's directive to revert the popular tourist attraction to a federal penitentiary.
650 days after Israeli-American Keith Siegel was seized in the Hamas attack, he says a deal to bring home the remaining hostages must be made "as soon as possible."
President Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of "any and all pertinent" grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Scott MacFarlane have the latest on the controversy.
Two major pieces of legislation are headed to President Trump's desk. The House approved Mr. Trump's request to claw back billions of dollars in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, and passed a historic cryptocurrency regulation bill. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
President Trump continued to attack Federal Reserve Jerome Powell, claiming the Fed is "choking out the housing market." CBS News' Kely O'Grady has more.
The spending cuts passed in Washington include major funding cuts to organizations like United States Agency for International Development, which provides food and services overseas. Some farmers told CBS News' Lana Zak they're concerned American famers could be severely impacted.
President Trump says he's authorizing Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of some grand jury records from the federal investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It comes after a Wall Street Journal report that alleges Mr. Trump wrote Epstein a birthday note in 2003 that included a hand-drawn sketch appearing to be the outline of a nude woman. The president denies the report.
President Trump threatened to sue the Wall Street Journal, its parent company News Corp and owner Rupert Murdoch over a report that alleges Mr. Trump once sent a "bawdy" letter to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday. CBS News' Natalie Brand breaks it down.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee says Israel should "aggressively investigate the murder" of Saif Musallet in the occupied West Bank.
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The White House addressed online speculation about President Trump's health on Thursday, confirming he was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the symptoms and treatment of chronic venous insufficiency following the announcement of President Trump's diagnosis.
President Trump said on social media he is ordering Attorney General Pam Bondi to release "any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony" related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the latest.
On Thursday, it was revealed President Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. The White House said Mr. Trump had medical tests done after noticing swelling in his legs. The vein condition is common in people over the age of 70 and is not life threatening.
President Trump on Thursday night ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to help facilitate the release of grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein as the administration faces pressure to share more materials on the case. CBS News Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more details.
The flag-draped casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was put on display in Tehran with millions expected to attend his dayslong funeral.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation.
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
When the sun goes down on Independence Day, the skies of Washington, D.C., are expected to fill with a record-setting 850,000 individual fireworks for a 40-minute spectacle like no one has seen before.
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach.
Three children died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday, Lake Geneva police said.
When the sun goes down on Independence Day, the skies of Washington, D.C., are expected to fill with a record-setting 850,000 individual fireworks for a 40-minute spectacle like no one has seen before.
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
Prince William will appear on the podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce just hours before Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's anticipated wedding.
The mayor of Venice says the city is seeking government approval to introduce a form of dynamic pricing to deal with tourism costs.
The suspect was initially identified as a heavily built person appearing to be male, but Interpol now says it is looking for a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman.
A speeding bus plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring eight others in one of the deadliest road accidents in recent years, officials said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married, according to Swift's publicist. Jo Ling Kent reports.
New York has been waiting for Taylor Swift, as the pop icon may be preparing to marry NFL star Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. Carlos Greer, a senior reporter at Page Six, joins CBS News to discuss.
Taylor Swift fans are awaiting news on her highly anticipated wedding to football player Travis Kelce. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports from New York City.
Prince William will appear on the podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce just hours before Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's anticipated wedding.
Bryan West, the Taylor Swift reporter for USA Today, talks about expectations for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding and what it may look like inside Madison Square Garden. For the past week, clues have piled up and the iconic arena has been on lockdown for the couple's potential nuptials.
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
The four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore collectively issued over 1,100 pardons. President Trump, who is visiting there tonight, has outdone them all and is now adding more. Nancy Cordes reports.
President Trump is considering pardons for a group of people convicted of emissions and clean-air-related violations and has discussed potential clemency for Sean "Diddy" Combs, according to sources familiar with his plans. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
President Trump is considering pardons for a slew of individuals, including potential clemency for disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and some offenders with pollution-related convictions, sources say. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.
Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn was indicted on Thursday on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up roughly two feet of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool last month, amid the algae blooms and political mudslinging around the president's $16 million renovation. Nicole Sganga reports.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
These excerpts capture some of the most impactful speeches by U.S. presidents from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Saturday's Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall is the first tagged as a "national special security event," meaning a law enforcement presence akin to a Super Bowl or an inauguration. Nicole Sganga has more.
Every Fourth of July marks the loss of more veterans of World War II. Steve Hartman met a young man who is racing against time to preserve their stories.
A company called Pyrotecnico will attempt the biggest fireworks show in history in Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July. Tony Dokoupil gets the exclusive on how.