Congress faces Friday deadline to fund the government. Here's what to know.
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.
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Trump on European Union alcohol tariffs
President Trump is threatening a steep tariff on all alcohol from the European Union after a retaliatory tariff on popular U.S. goods was announced. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Judge's orders on federal firings
A federal judge has ordered six federal agencies to offer to reinstate probationary employees who were fired as part of the Trump administration's cuts through the Office of Personnel Management. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
Putin on Ukraine ceasefire deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he agrees in principle to the 30-day temporary ceasefire deal that the U.S. proposed after dialogue with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. Putin added that some issues still need to be discussed. This comes as President Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.
America's Mideast partners welcome Trump's U-turn on displacing Gazans
Along with Arab nations backing an alternative to Trump's "Riviera of the Mideast" proposal, Hamas also cautiously welcomed his sharp change in rhetoric.
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.
Inside Trump's NATO meeting
President Trump is meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Thursday after calling on Europe to step up its defense resources and become more self-reliant. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Wholesale prices flat in February PPI report
The Producer Price Index was flat in February, showing a yearly increase of 3.2%, below economist expectations. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the report and President Trump's threat of new tariffs against Europe.
Looming government shutdown: What to know
Congress has until Friday night to approve a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republicans in the Senate don't have the votes to pass the House GOP's stopgap measure. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Russians wary of ceasefire deal with Ukraine
Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, has arrived in Moscow to discuss a proposed 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. But Russian officials do not seem keen to agree to the deal. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi reports on that and some of the other big news on the Trump administration.
Democrats mull response to Trump at conference
House Democrats have kicked off their annual issues conference with the lawmakers discussing their approach to the Trump administration. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Trump: Nobody expelling Palestinians from Gaza
President Trump said Wednesday that his potential plan for a U.S. takeover of Gaza will not involve the expulsion of Palestinians from the enclave. The president had previously suggested Gaza's population should be permanently moved. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Trump to host NATO secretary general
President Trump is scheduled to host NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House Thursday a week after expressing his displeasure with the alliance while speaking with reporters in the Oval Office. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
U.S. envoy reportedly in Moscow to meet Putin
Russian media is reporting President Trump's special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, Steve Witkoff, has arrived in Moscow as the U.S. prepares to present Russia with a 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine says it's ready to accept. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
FTC seeks delay in Amazon trial, citing recent cuts in staff, budget
Lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission says agency needs to seek trial delay in case against Amazon due to staffing and budgetary challenges.
EPA seeks rollback on environmental rules
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans for several rollbacks on environmental regulations and says it will "formally reconsider" a 2009 finding that greenhouse gasses are a danger to public health. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reported on the EPA's plans and Meghan Greenfield, former senior counsel for litigation at the EPA, joined CBS News to discuss the impact of the potential rollbacks.
Trump threatens more tariffs on EU, Canada
President Trump is considering additional tariffs against the European Union and Canada after both announced retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
Schumer calls for vote on new CR
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republican senators don't have the votes to pass the GOP spending bill that was approved by the House and is instead pushing for a vote on a separate 30-day continuing resolution. Congress has until Friday night to avert a government shutdown. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
Watch: Trump's full address to Congress
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night for the first time in his new term. Mr. Trump kicked off the speech by proclaiming "America is back" and touting his early actions. Watch the full remarks here.
Trump pardons former Tennessee lawmaker imprisoned in campaign fraud scheme
Brian Kelsey pleaded guilty to charges related to his attempts to funnel campaign money from his state legislative seat toward his failed 2016 congressional bid.
What's next for education funding after Trump cuts
President Trump is starting to enact his pledge to close the Department of Education. Liam Knox, a reporter for Insider Higher Ed, joins to discuss.
Trump critic wins Greenland election
The center-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland's parliamentary elections, a surprise result as the territory went to the polls in the shadow of President Trump's stated goal of taking control of the island one way or another. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have more.
Kentucky CEO on tariffs' business impact
President Trump's 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum have taken effect. Victor Yarbrough, CEO of Brough Brothers Distillery, the first African American-owned distillery in Kentucky, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the impact.
EPA to roll back environmental protections
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday 31 actions rolling back key public health and climate change policies. These regulation cutbacks impact wastewater discharges, how the oil and gas industries report greenhouse gas emissions, coal plant regulations, national air quality standards and electric vehicle mandates. Tracy Wholf, senior coordinating producer of the CBS News climate unit, breaks it down.
Underlying hostility Trump, Irish PM meeting
President Trump hosted Ireland's prime minister at the White House on Wednesday. It's a traditional visit to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, which is on March 17. The two leaders sat in the Oval Office, where Mr. Trump spoke out against the European Union's reciprocal tariffs and said, "the EU was set up in order to take advantage of the United States." Fin Gomez, CBS News executive editor for White House and politics coverage, reports.
Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire holds for now, Hegseth says, as Trump looks to finalize deal
Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran "certainly holds" for now after a naval clash between Iranian and U.S. forces and renewed attacks on the UAE.
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Homan: "Things weren't perfect" in Minneapolis, but ICE not backing down
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
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In Lynette Hooker probe, Coast Guard seeks info about mystery sailboat
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas, marking a new development in the search for the missing Michigan woman.
To avoid risk of mines, Navy directs ships on path farther from Iran
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
2 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Texas shopping center
The incident happened at about 10 a.m. The Carrollton Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety and other agencies are on scene.
What to know about Tuesday's primaries in Ohio and Indiana
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they'll be casting ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers will weigh in on House and state races.
Hantavirus possibly transmitted human to human on stricken cruise ship, WHO says
Passengers aboard the ship are in good spirits but may have to quarantine for "eight weeks," a World Health Organization official told CBS News.
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Activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges
Local activist Barbara Wien will not be criminally charged for doxxing top White House aide Stephen Miller, according to a court filing.
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Manhunt on for retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife
Authorities say Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier, shot his wife and then fled into the woods in northern Tennessee.
To avoid risk of mines, Navy directs ships on path farther from Iran
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
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Homan: "Things weren't perfect" in Minneapolis, but ICE not backing down
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
EEOC sues New York Times, alleging bias against White male worker
Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.
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In Lynette Hooker probe, Coast Guard seeks info about mystery sailboat
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas, marking a new development in the search for the missing Michigan woman.
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EEOC sues New York Times, alleging bias against White male worker
Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.
Meta trained its AI on copyrighted work, new lawsuit alleges
The lawsuit claims that Meta's Llama is generating summaries — and, in some cases, verbatim copies — of original works.
Delta ending food and beverage service on shorter flights
Routes that are under a certain distance will no longer offer food and beverage service, the airline said.
Utz potato chips sold nationwide recalled over salmonella risk
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because an ingredient may be contaminated by salmonella.
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
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Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
To avoid risk of mines, Navy directs ships on path farther from Iran
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
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Homan: "Things weren't perfect" in Minneapolis, but ICE not backing down
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
Accused correspondents' dinner shooter charged with assaulting a federal officer
Accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen was indicted Tuesday on four charges, including a new charge of assaulting a federal officer.
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Activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges
Local activist Barbara Wien will not be criminally charged for doxxing top White House aide Stephen Miller, according to a court filing.
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What we know about cruise hantavirus outbreak
A rare form of hantavirus is believed to have spread person-to-person on board a cruise ship. Three people are dead, four more are ill and nearly 150 others are stranded aboard the ship, where they will stay potentially for months until they are cleared to leave. Tom Hanson has more.
How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least four others, officials said.
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Latest on apparent hantavirus cruise outbreak
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
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Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least four others, officials said.
Amsterdam bans advertising for meat and fossil fuels in public places
The city, known for its tolerance of some drugs and sex work, no longer allows ads for airlines, cruises, beef, chicken, pork or fish products.
U.K. counter-terror police investigate arson at former synagogue
Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital.
Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
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Douglas Stuart reads "John of John" excerpt
Oprah Winfrey selected "John of John" by award-winning author Douglas Stuart, known for "Shuggie Bain," as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, Douglas Stuart, read an excerpt from his novel that Winfrey calls " a complex and compelling tale that ultimately showcases the transformational power of love."
Details from the Met Gala red carpet
CBS News' Adriana Diaz and contributor Lauren Sherman join CBS News 24/7 to share details from the 2026 Met Gala.
Breaking down the 2026 Tony Awards nominees
The nominees for the 79th annual Tony Awards, which air on CBS on June 7, were revealed on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin joins with more.
Zac Posen on Kendall Jenner's Met Gala look
GAP Inc. executive vice president and creative director Zac Posen discusses designing model Kendall Jenner's dress for this year's Met Gala. He also dives into other looks that stood out at the annual event.
Stars shine at Met Gala
Stars shined at fashion's biggest night of the year on Monday, the Met Gala. This year's event was co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams. Outside the museum, protesters gathered holding letters that spelled out "tax the rich." Adriana Diaz reports.
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Coinbase to lay off 700 workers as crypto company embraces AI
"This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs," CEO Brian Armstrong said in a letter to employees.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
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.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Almanac: May 3
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Manhunt on for retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife
Authorities say Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier, shot his wife and then fled into the woods in northern Tennessee.
Tanner Horner sentenced to death in murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand
A Tarrant County jury sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
2 killed in Texas shopping center shooting
Police gave an update Tuesday on a shooting at a Dallas-area shopping center that killed two people. The suspect is in custody, authorities said.
2 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Carrollton shopping center, police say
The incident happened at about 10 a.m. The Carrollton Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety and other agencies are on scene.
Judge apologizes to Cole Allen for treatment
A federal judge apologized to Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting case, for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions at the D.C. jail where he's being held. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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California battling State Farm over fires
The California Department of Insurance is accusing State Farm, the nation's largest home insurance company, of delaying, denying and underpaying claims after last year's wildfires. Carter Evans reports.
Geoff Duncan slams 2020 election probe
The Justice Department is seeking the names of people who worked the 2020 election in Fulton County, Georgia. Former Georgia GOP Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who is running for governor as a Democrat, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Coast Guard seeks help in missing woman case
The Coast Guard is asking for the public's help in the search for a Michigan woman who disappeared last month in the Bahamas.
Trump argues rising gas prices are worth war
Iran's leverage depends on President Trump feeling political pressure at home. Gas prices are up and support for the war is not. Ed O'Keefe reports on domestic pressure on the Trump administration.
New video shows United plane, truck incident
A United Airlines jet clipped a delivery truck as it came in for landing on Sunday in Newark, New Jersey. It happened on one of the busiest stretches of highway in the U.S. Kris Van Cleave has a new look.