Key details on Trump's first Cabinet meeting
President Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his new administration on Wednesday. The first person he asked to speak was Tesla CEO Elon Musk. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
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EPA on the chopping block for more government cuts
Surrounded by his Cabinet, President Trump warned far deeper cuts are coming than the ones imposed so far, including potentially a 65% budget cut at the Environmental Protection Agency, which safeguards the nation's air and water. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Local leaders try to help federal workers
Widespread layoffs across federal agencies left thousands without jobs. Now, some local leaders are stepping in to try to help. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Inside GOP's budget plan
After a lot of back-and-forth on Tuesday night, House Republicans were able to narrowly adopt a budget resolution that would advance President Trump's agenda. The proposal passed in a 217-215 vote. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
U.S., Ukraine prepare minerals deal
President Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will finalize a rare minerals deal during a trip to the White House on Friday. Under the agreement, the U.S. would receive mineral resources from Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports. Max Bergmann, director of the Europe, Russia and Eurasia program at the Center for Strategic International Studies, has analysis.
Deadline looms to unfreeze foreign aid funding
The Trump administration has until midnight Wednesday to restore funding for foreign assistance programs. A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a last-minute attempt by the administration to keep the money frozen while the case plays out in court. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Forest Service firings could impact wildfires
As wildfires nationwide grow fiercer and more frequent, the Trump administration's job cuts at the U.S. Forest Service are worrying experts. Kelly Martin, former chief of fire and aviation management at Yosemite National Park, joins "America Decides" to examine how the layoffs could hamper wildfire response efforts.
Potential economic consequences of DOGE cuts
The Trump administration ordered the termination of more than 6,000 Internal Revenue Service employees last week. According to a local union, that includes roughly 1,000 IRS workers in Kansas City alone. Donna Ginther, director of the Institute for Policy and Social Research at the University of Kansas, joins "America Decides" to discuss the potential economic ramifications.
Trump signs cost-cutting DOGE executive order
President Trump signed a new executive order Wednesday empowering the White House's Department of Government Efficiency to implement cost-cutting measures across the federal government. Shelby Talcott, White House correspondent for Semafor, and Jasmine Wright, reporter for NOTUS, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Ukraine mineral deal marks U.S. policy shift
President Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday to sign a new mineral deal. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins "America Decides" to examine what the agreement means for the Eastern European nation's ongoing war with Russia.
Musk in the spotlight at Cabinet meeting
President Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday. Elon Musk, White House special adviser and the world's wealthiest man, stood over the assembled Cabinet secretaries and told them a fair number of their employees are either dead or do not exist. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.
Trump, Musk on fraud in government
President Trump and Elon Musk made comments about their initiative to understand if any people on the federal payroll should not be included. The comments came after Mr. Trump's first Cabinet meeting, which Musk attended. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Impact of Forest Service cuts
Cuts of U.S. Forest Service staff members who work around America's national parks could impact visitors in different ways, even increasing the potential for harm. CBS News' Ian Lee explains.
U.S. could profit from Ukraine minerals
A potential deal with Ukraine could bring in 50% of profits to America from rare minerals extracted by the U.S. ally. Iulia Joja, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News with more.
Trump comments on Medicaid cut fears
President Trump said the budget plan he endorsed and that passed in the House will not lead to cuts to Medicaid benefits. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
News from Trump's first Cabinet meeting
President Trump took questions after his Cabinet meeting and made comments about many topics involving his administration. Mr. Trump allowed Elon Musk to speak about his efforts with the Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, and took questions about several topics.
Trump, Musk comments at Cabinet meeting
President Trump allowed Elon Musk to join his first Cabinet meeting where they commented on potential fraud among federal employees and the cuts at different agencies. Mr. Trump also took questions on Ukraine, China, European security, his "gold card" effort for wealthy foreigners and other subjects. CBS News' Fin Gomez reports.
Behind Johnson's win on budget plan
House Speaker Mike Johnson managed to get enough votes in the House to pass his budget proposal, which President Trump endorsed. CBS News' Taurean Small reports on what happens next.
Legal rulings against Trump team
The Trump administration was dealt several legal blows in cases involving USAID, federal grants and the refugee programs targeted by the president. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
House adopts GOP budget resolution to implement Trump agenda
The bill's adoption appeared in doubt leading up to the final vote.
Trump's minerals deal with Zelesnkyy
Ukraine and the U.S. may be close to agreeing on a rare minerals deal brokered by President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Why is Musk going to Trump's Cabinet meeting?
President Trump is including Elon Musk in his first Cabinet meeting for his second term. This comes as more details emerge about cuts among federal agencies as part of Musk's Department of Government Efficiency efforts. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
This is who the White House says is the DOGE acting administrator
The White House finally gave a name for the DOGE acting administrator.
Musk joining first Trump Cabinet meeting
President Trump's first Cabinet meeting for his second term in the White House will include Elon Musk, who does not hold a Cabinet-level position. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Memo on more firings coming, source says
The Trump administration will issue a new memo directing federal agencies to prepare for more large-scale firings, a source tells CBS News. Natalie Brand has more.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
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U.S. and Iran to continue talks amid heightened tensions
U.S. and Iranian delegations are expected to continue negotiations in Oman via mediators after a week of intense attacks between both sides.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Parents of teen found dead on island don't believe he chose to stay behind
Christine and Elmore Wonsley said they don't believe their son would've stayed on the island when his friends left by boat.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit, Canada expected to open in late July
The 1.5-mile-long bridge, which spans the Detroit River and connects the Motor City with Windsor, Ontario, is expected to open on July 27.
Pentagon releases new set of UFO files: "Unlike anything I had seen"
The U.S. military released a new batch of files related to UFOs, including one report from a Navy pilot who said a mysterious object was "unlike anything I had seen" in 28 years of service.
Trump admin. to back tariffs on Russian oil in effort to end Ukraine war, sources say
The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. A bipartisan bill would impose heavy financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil,
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Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
A boy's simple habit of waving to his neighbors transformed his community
Roman Butzlaff brought together a group of neighbors who say they would have barely known each other if not for a little boy, who lived in a neighborhood but needed a village.
Detainees say ICE officer shot Houston driver through passenger window, lawyer says
Three men who witnessed a fatal shooting involving federal immigration officers in Houston say no officer was threatened, a lawyer who has spoken with them said.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
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Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
Trump not expected to veto housing bill, U.S. official says
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
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Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
Former Afghan general charged with drug and firearm offenses in U.S.
A former member of Afghanistan's National Assembly was arrested and charged with conspiring to illegally import heroin and methamphetamine into the U.S.
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Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
I tried eating Erling Haaland's World Cup "Viking diet" for a day
Can a normal human handle soccer star Erling Haaland's calorific bonanza? CBS News' Leigh Kiniry found out the hard way.
What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
What to know about infant botulism
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
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Several killed in small plane crash in the Bahamas, officials say
A small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing several people and prompting the government to temporarily ground Flamingo Air flights.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
Prince Harry, Meghan visit King Charles after security controversy
Prince Harry and Meghan have a rocky relationship with the prince's father.
Trump admin. to back tariffs on Russian oil in effort to end Ukraine war, sources say
The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. A bipartisan bill would impose heavy financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil,
Police investigating murder of former British politician found dead in her home
Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
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Sean Evans on Netflix "Hot Ones" spinoff
"Hot Ones," hosted by Sean Evans, has become one of the hottest series on YouTube. He talks to Vladimir Duthiers about his celebrity-filled show, his new Netflix spinoff, "Hot Ones: Extra Heat," and who he wants to interview next.
Meg Cabot on new "The Princess Diaries" book
Author Meg Cabot returns to Genovia to reinterpret "The Princess Diaries" in her new graphic novel, "The Princess Diaries: The Graphic Novel." Cabot tells "CBS Mornings" that she's excited to revisit the characters from the original films and "introduce them to a new generation."
Book excerpt: "Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music, 1969-2000" by Barry Walters
Barry Walters, a writer for such publications as Rolling Stone and Spin, explores how LGBTQ songwriters, musicians, execs and fans reshaped pop culture in the late 20th century, as queer messages in music became less coded.
Director of "Aces," breaks down docuseries
"Aces: The ATP No. 1 Club" is a new docuseries on the greatest male tennis players of all time. It features rare interviews from legends who reached number one in the world. Pat Dimon, the director of "Aces," joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Jon Batiste performs "Georgia On My Mind"
Jon Batiste performs the Ray Charles classic, "Georgia On My Mind," as America rings in its 250th birthday.
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
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.
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Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
New details on Mexican man killed by ICE
New details are emerging about what led to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death. The Mexican man was wrongfully shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. Shawna Mizelle has the latest.
Police investigating murder of former British politician found dead in her home
Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
Records: Alibaba sold dangerous drugs in U.S.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba knowingly sold dangerous drugs to U.S. consumers, but the DOJ did not prosecute, according to public records probed for a CBS News investigation. Senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch breaks down her reporting and why charges weren't pursued.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Fery loses to Zverev in Wimbledon semifinal
Championship weekend at Wimbledon has arrived, but it will not include the "Fery-tale" British matchup that tennis fans had been hoping for. Matthew Futterman, senior writer for tennis at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to preview the gentlemen's singles final.
Congress' housing bill's potential impact
A sweeping bipartisan housing affordability bill is set to go into law at midnight on Friday, without President Trump's signature. The president says his decision not to sign the bill is a protest against lawmakers' failure to pass his package of voting reforms and restrictions. Bruce Marks, founder and CEO of the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Former CIA officer on the latest with Iran
Senior U.S. officials say Iran privately told mediators that it made a mistake in shooting at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The officials say Iran blamed the attacks on hardliners who are trying to undermine negotiations. Elliot Ackerman, a CBS News contributor and a former CIA officer, has more.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
4-year-old heals "inner loneliness"
The old adage "it takes a village to raise a child" was turned on its head when it took a child to unite a village in North Carolina. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story.