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A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily barred the Trump administration from moving forward with its "deferred resignation" offer to federal employees. The judge did not rule on the legality of the program, which could be determined on Monday when both sides are set to argue the case on its merits.
The Senate voted along party lines Thursday to confirm Russell Vought as White House budget director after an all-night Senate protest by Democrats who warned he was the "most dangerous nominee." Next week the Senate is set to vote on the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
President Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, accusing the body of "illegitimate and baseless" actions against the U.S. and Israel. Joe Inwood with our partners at BBC News has more from Jerusalem.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deadline for federal employees to accept President Trump's proposed "buyout" offer until at least Monday. This offer wasn't approved by Congress and unions are warning workers not to take the deal. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Immigrant-rights groups and five pregnant women are challenging President Trump's order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Panama's decision to leave a key investment deal with China has drawn accusations from Beijing of "pressure and coercion" by the Trump administration.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would respond with 25% tariffs "against $155 billion worth of American goods."
President Trump wrote Thursday that the Gaza Strip "would be turned over to the United States by Israel at the conclusion of fighting."
Panama's president says the State Department's claim of an agreement granting U.S. warships free canal passage was "based on a falsity. And that's intolerable."
President Trump's immigration crackdown could worsen what is already a shortage of construction workers as the Los Angeles area tries to rebuild homes and communities destroyed in the wildfires. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman has more.
Last week, Trump allies at the Justice Department ordered the FBI to send a questionnaire nationwide to identify personnel who investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and make a list for leadership to review.
The Environmental Protection Agency is working on an expedited timeline to clear combustible paints, household chemicals and other toxic debris from the Los Angeles fires. After the waste began arriving at a park 15 miles from the fire zone, some in the community are raising the alarm. Jonathan Vigliotti explains.
Another federal judge has blocked the Justice Department from releasing a list of FBI agents involved in investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Scott MacFarlane spoke to one of those agents, who says many at the bureau are feeling defeated and demoralized in the wake of the Trump administration's inquiry.
Senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee were set to vote on advancing Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI on Thursday, but that has been delayed. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more on what this means.
New federal data shows that American kids and preteens' reading scores have hit record lows. The Washington Post national education writer Laura Meckler joins "The Daily Report" to explain why and what can be done to fix it.
The Trump administration spent Thursday in court on three different fronts. A judge temporarily blocked a deadline for federal employees to accept President Trump's proposed buyout offer. A second judge has blocked Trump's birthright citizenship order. Plus, a federal judge is temporarily preventing the Justice Department from releasing information on thousands of FBI agents who were involved in Jan. 6 cases. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Scott MacFarlane have more.
The NFL is removing the words "end racism" from the end zone ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. It's the first time the words will not be stenciled in at least one of the end zones since Feb. 2021. Mike Silver, national columnist at The Athletic, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Records show federal agencies, as well as Republican and Democratic lawmakers, paid for subscriptions to Politico. But the company says it's never received federal subsidies.
Pam Bondi hasn't wasted time implementing her agenda in her first days as attorney general. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen joins "America Decides" to unpack the moves already being taken by Bondi to transform the department.
Have Democrats come to grips with what went wrong for their party in the 2024 elections? Sophia Cai, White House reporter for Politico, and Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, join "America Decides" to discuss.
President Trump hasn't been shy about using executive power to advance his agenda, but there are questions about how successful Republicans might be in pushing that same agenda through Congress. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall explains why House and Senate Republicans are so far having a tougher time putting Trump's agenda in place.
President Trump has placed the Department of Government Efficiency in charge of cutting the size and spending of the federal government. However, the group's reach is prompting concerns over the access it has received to some of the most confidential information for millions of Americans. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with a former Treasury Department official about the scope of the information DOGE can now access.
A federal judge on Thursday implemented a short-term delay in the deadline for federal workers to take a deferred resignation. Plus, Democrats led a filibuster on the Senate floor against Russell Vought, President Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland joins "America Decides" to discuss.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked a deadline for federal employees to accept the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" offer. Plus, several state attorneys general announced a lawsuit against the White House over the Department of Government Efficiency. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
The Trump administration's objective is to send groups of unauthorized migrants from the U.S. mainland to Guantanamo each day, using military aircraft to airlift and relocate detainees.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
In his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused President Trump of rupturing the world order through economic coercion.
Republicans escalated the standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
Republicans escalated the standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Water sources are being depleted faster than they can be restored, according to a new report from United Nations researchers.
The fingers of one of the hands were "retouched to become pointed like claws," the study's co-author said.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
In his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused President Trump of rupturing the world order through economic coercion.
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, accused his parents in a social media statement of trying to undermine his marriage and of valuing "public promotion" over family. David Beckham acknowledged the allegations and responded, saying, "they make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes." Adriana Diaz has more.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively announces the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anthony Mason reports.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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.
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
President Trump commented on ICE raids in the U.S. as the Justice Department served subpoenas for multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
The suspect in the "Colonial Parkway murders" that shook Virginia in the 1980s has been linked to 2 more of the killings, investigators announced.
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
Nathan Chasing Horse's defense attorney said prosecutors would present no evidence of the allegations, including no DNA evidence or eyewitnesses.
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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.
An Indiana car wash chain, Crew Carwash, was named by Glassdoor as the best place to work in 2026. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more on the rankings.
The House Oversight Committee will vote Wednesday on holding former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in criminal contempt after the pair refused to appear before the Republican-led panel, which is investigating the Justice Department's handling of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
The Supreme Court appears likely to allow Lisa Cook to keep her position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and reject President Trump's attempt to fire her for now. Arguments in the case were heard Wednesday. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
President Trump briefly took questions Wednesday ahead of a meeting with NATO Secretary Gen. Mark Rutte. Greenland was the primary topic.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned, "We are in the midst of a repture, not a transition," in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "The middle powers must act together, because if we're not at the table, we're on the menu," Carney said. Watch a portion of his remarks.