Trump says no exceptions made in trade war, despite tech exemptions
President Trump denied there was a tariff exemption after some electronics were excluded from 145% levies on Chinese imports.
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Confusion over Trump tariff exemption
U.S. stock futures are pointing up after talk from the Trump administration on potential exemptions for some electronics from China. However, President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that no one was "getting off the hook." CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the latest on tariffs, and Business Insider deputy editor Akin Oyedele discusses how tech companies are navigating the uncertainty.
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Netanyahu vows to make Hamas pay for failing to return body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas; President Trump's Ukraine policy alarms leaders in Europe.
Poll: Americans split on tariff expectations
A new CBS News poll shows 75% of Americans believe President Trump's tariffs will raise prices in the short-term, but there's a political divide on whether his plan will bring back overseas jobs and factories. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview transcript
As Russia's war with Ukraine continues, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with Scott Pelley to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine, the war, the Oval Office meeting, and the latest attacks on civilians.
Trump's fight for Greenland pushes Earth's largest island into the spotlight
President Trump's still talking about buying Greenland, declining to rule out force to acquire the world's largest island. Greenlanders say they're not for sale, but they are open for business.
Trump fires independent government watchdogs
President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.
Teen charged with parents' murders is accused in Trump assassination plot
A Wisconsin teen charged in his parents' murders allegedly killed them to "obtain the financial means" to assassinate President Trump and overthrow the government.
President Trump sits cageside at Miami UFC event
President Donald Trump was in Miami for his latest appearance at a sports event as he watched UFC fighters and was joined by several Cabinet members and top administration officials.
Former agency head on preserving Social Security
A former Social Security Administration commissioner says those in the Trump administration trying to drive change don't understand the system and could put benefits at risk.
Trump exempts some electronics from tariffs
President Trump retreated a bit in his trade war with China on Friday, exempting smartphones, computers and other electronics from the hefty tariffs. The move is a relief for companies like Apple and consumers who are concerned about how tariffs could affect prices. Willie James Inman has the details.
Trump authorizes military to take control of public land along southern border
President Trump justified the use of the military by saying the United States is "under attack from a variety of threats."
Firing the Watchdogs | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Hampton Dellinger, former head of a federal watchdog agency, was among the first to be fired by President Trump. So were 18 inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal workers. What is happening to independent watchdogs? Scott Pelley reports, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
New Trump executive order
President Donald Trump authorized the military to take control of federal lands along the U.S.-Mexico border to bolster immigration enforcement in an executive order signed Friday night. It comes amid a pause on tariffs and right before the White House begins nuclear talks with Iran.
Trump visits Walter Reed for annual physical exam
The White House said a summary of the results of President Trump's physical will be released.
Breaking down rulings on 2 Trump deportation cases
There were two rulings on President Trump's immigration crackdown. In one, an immigration judge allowed the deportation of Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil to move forward. In the other, a judge said administration lawyers must report the steps being taken to reverse the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Lilia Luciano and Jessica Levinson have more.
Grocer on unexpected impact of Trump tariffs
Despite the tariff turmoil, stocks were up for the week. But consumer sentiment is down to the lowest level in nearly three years. Nancy Chen checked back with a grocer to see how business is going.
Undocumented immigrant opts to move to Mexico
While the Trump administration is forcibly removing some undocumented immigrants, it is using different techniques to encourage others to leave on their own, including taking away their Social Security numbers so they can't work. Some are leaving voluntarily because they fear an uncertain future. Lilia Luciano reports.
DOJ faces questions in mistaken deportation case
Even after a unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court, which ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abregio Garcia, he's not back. Under questioning, the Justice Department gave no indication he'll be returning anytime soon. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Bond market signals tariffs' economic impact
While U.S. stocks ended Friday on a high note following a week of volatile trading tied to President Trump's tariffs, the bond market likely pushed the president to implement a 90-day pause. Bill Cohan, Wall Street author for Puck, joins "America Decides" to explain.
White House defends Trump's tariff strategy
The U.S. and China are refusing to back down as the world's largest economies ramp up trade tensions. China announced Friday that it would raise its retaliatory tariffs on American goods to 125%. The move comes after the Trump administration raised import taxes on some Chinese goods to 145%. CBS News' J.D. Durkin, Willie James Inman and BBC reporter Nick Marsh have the details.
Sens. Tina Smith and Gary Peters on retiring
As Democrats work to win back support in the Midwest, they will be without Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith and Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who will not seek reelection in 2026. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns sat down with the lawmakers for their take on the state of the Democratic Party.
NOAA faces significant proposed cuts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is facing significant proposed cuts, according to a Trump administration memo obtained by CBS News. Former NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad joins "America Decides" to discuss what the move could mean for the weather agency's climate change work.
How close Russia, Ukraine are to a ceasefire
President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The U.S. is urging Russia to accept a long-term ceasefire agreement in Ukraine.
Tariffs and more: Recapping week in politics
President Trump's tariffs eclipsed almost everything this week, from administration firings to the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine calling it quits. Jake Traylor, White House reporter for Politico, and Niall Stanage, White House columnist for The Hill, join "America Decides" to break down some big moments from the political universe this week.
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