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Some former government officials argue President Trump's cuts to USAID could hurt America on the world stage and help China and Russia. Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel joins "America Decides" with his perspective.
Attorney General Pam Bondi released a statement Wednesday criticizing the federal district judge involved in the legal battle over the Trump administration's deportation flights of Venezuelan non-citizens. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Eighteen federal agencies are working to reinstate thousands of employees who were fired as part of President Trump's efforts to reduce the size of the government. It follows a judge's ruling last week that temporarily blocked the firings, saying they were illegal. CBSNews.com politics reporter Melissa Quinn breaks it down.
A thief who stole a golden toilet worth over $6 million from an English palace has been convicted, along with an accomplice in the 2019 heist.
President Trump's aggressive trade policies and barbed rhetoric threatens to discourage foreign travelers from visiting the U.S., economists say.
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, with Chair Jerome Powell saying "further progress may be delayed" on bringing down inflation because of President Trump's tariffs. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.
During Wednesday's press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt read out the White House's take on President Trump's phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
A federal judge says Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency may not have had the authority to make sweeping cuts at USAID, saying they "likely violated the United States Constitution in multiple ways." CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy both say the call they held Wednesday morning was good. It came a day after Mr. Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Russia's war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on the war and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest from the White House.
One professor said this JFK assassination files release is "certainly the most useful" of any so far "because of the redactions being removed."
Hours after Trump said Putin had agreed to halt attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, air raid sirens rang out and a drone hit a hospital in eastern Ukraine.
The Justice Department is fighting a judge's demand for more details about the Trump administration's deportation flights. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call Wednesday that Mr. Trump described on social media as "very good." Nina Khrushcheva, professor of international affairs at the New School, joined CBS News with her initial thoughts on their conversation and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
President Trump held a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wednesday morning that he described in a social media post as very good. Mr. Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin Tuesday as the administration pushes for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has more.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a ban on transgender people serving in the military. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
The Trump administration has released thousands of documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Many of the documents had previously been made public but were heavily redacted. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
President Trump again criticized the judicial branch Tuesday in an interview with Fox News, hours after a rare public statement from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rebuking Mr. Trump's call for the impeachment of a federal judge. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
President Trump is speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wednesday morning after holding a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about the war in Ukraine. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more on Trump and Putin's call and Brian Taylor, director of the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs at Syracuse University, joins CBS News with analysis.
Australia is arming its military with anti-ship missiles and advanced targeting radars after Chinese warships took part in live fire drills off Australia's coast. Charles Edel, Australia chair and senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he plans to speak with President Trump Wednesday in the wake of Mr. Trump's Tuesday call with Russian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on that and the president's continued attacks against a federal judge who issued a court order to stop the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to carry out deportations.
Supreme Court Chief John Roberts issued a rare statement Tuesday after President Trump called for the impeachment of a federal judge who temporarily blocked the administration from carrying out deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. CBS News correspondent Michael George has more.
Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.
President Trump said Tuesday that he and Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed to immediately halt attacks "on all energy and infrastructure in Ukraine," but just hours after the call a series of Russian strikes damaged a hospital in Ukraine. Russia has also accused Ukraine of its own attacks on Russian infrastructure. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports on the war and former Ambassador William Taylor joins CBS News to provide analysis.
Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler were tapped by the treasury secretary to lead reform efforts at the IRS.
The chief justice's statement came after President Trump called for a federal judge to be impeached.
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
Confirmed tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Iowa Wednesday as severe weather brought the risk of thunderstorms and prompted a flurry of tornado warnings for a large swath of the Midwest.
Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
The Senate canceled Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday after President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
Confirmed tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Iowa Wednesday as severe weather brought the risk of thunderstorms and prompted a flurry of tornado warnings for a large swath of the Midwest.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.
Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.
Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out.
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
Efforts to stop Central Africa's deadly Ebola outbreak face widespread mistrust and porous borders in a war zone.
The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
British singer-songwriter Myles Smith talks to Anthony Mason about his much-anticipated debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," growing up in London, his rapid rise to stardom and more.
CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history.
"CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil and "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Nischelle Turner will host "The Great American Block Party 250," a primetime special on July 4 celebrating America's 250th birthday from Washington, D.C.
Durand Bernarr talks about collaborations in his music, why his new album's title is a tribute to his father and his music journey since his viral Grammy speech earlier this year.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
Six months after Australia implemented the world's first-ever social media ban for kids under 16, South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the changes he's seen among teens.
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.
Anthropic pulled access to its newly released AI models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, after the U.S. government restricted who could use them. David Katzmaier, CNET editor-in-chief, joins CBS News to discuss.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.
In a Long Island courtroom Wednesday, Rex Heuermann received three life sentences for choking and dismembering eight women, most of them in his basement, over the course of more than 15 years. The 62-year-old addressed the court before he was sent away. Tom Hanson reports.
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to life in prison without parole. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was in the courtroom and joins with details.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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.
British singer-songwriter Myles Smith talks to Anthony Mason about his much-anticipated debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," growing up in London, his rapid rise to stardom and more.
Six months after Australia implemented the world's first-ever social media ban for kids under 16, South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the changes he's seen among teens.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife are the latest White House adversaries to claim they are now under investigation by the Justice Department. The DOJ has not commented on Newsom's claim. The alleged investigation has raised questions about the powers of a federal grand jury. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it all down.
A White House official tells CBS News that President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian remotely signed a memorandum of understanding to end the Iran war. Eric Lob, associate professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, joins with analysis.
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.