Hamas says it rejects Trump's Gaza plan
Hamas has responded to President Trump's plans for the U.S. to take control of Gaza, saying it categorically rejects the idea. CBS News national correspondent Ian Lee has the latest.
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President Trump delivered remarks Thursday at the National Prayer Breakfast where he said he's directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to create a task force to combat "anti-Christian bias." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on that and a federal judge's blockage of the president's executive order to end birthright citizenship.
Trump's efforts to shrink federal government
The Trump administration anticipates approximately 200,000 federal workers will participate in the deferred resignation program. CBS News has learned that more than 40,000 employees already have. Meanwhile, nearly all 10,000 USAID employees will be put on leave on Friday.
CIA offers buyouts to employees
Members of the CIA have been offered buyouts if they choose to resign as President Trump continues his efforts to trim the federal government. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on that and Attorney General Pam Bondi's order for the Justice Department to review past investigations of Mr. Trump.
Security measures ramp up for Super Bowl
Law enforcement in New Orleans is ramping up security for Sunday's Super Bowl which President Trump says he will attend. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has more.
Google rolling back DEI efforts
Google is cutting back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs in a move many American companies are making after President Trump signed an executive order intended in part to pressure government contractors to end their DEI programs. Axios managing editor Delano Massey joined CBS News to discuss the downturn in DEI efforts.
Reported U.S. troop withdrawal plan for Syria
The Defense Department is working on a plan to remove all U.S. troops from Syria with NBC reporting that the Pentagon is considering 30, 60 or 90-day plans. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Details on Trump's transgender athletes order
President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in girls and women's sports. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more on that and the CIA's buyout offers.
Trump doubles down on Gaza takeover plan
President Trump took to social media Thursday morning to again call for a United States takeover of the Gaza Strip, saying Palestinians in Gaza would be resettled in "far safer and more beautiful communities" in the region. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
Aid workers warn Trump's aid freeze could hit Sudan's starving children
Sudan's civil war is starving millions of civilians, who rely largely on foreign aid that has come from the U.S. more than anywhere else.
CIA offers buyouts to employees as Trump aims to transform federal government
CIA employees have received letters offering them buyouts if they volunteer to resign.
Democrats concerned DOGE is targeting NOAA, sources say
Democratic lawmakers said they are looking into DOGE visits to NOAA offices, and potential cuts to the agency.
As Trump ends USAID missions, officials fear Ebola outbreak in Uganda may spread
Americans are among those exposed to the virus in Uganda.
Newsom requests more wildfires aid in "very productive" meeting with Trump
During an Oval Office meeting with President Trump on Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke on the critical need for federal assistance as Southern California recovers from a series of devastating wildfires in January.
Fact-checking Trump's tariffs claims
President Trump's new 10% tariff on Chinese goods is now in effect. China has retaliated against the U.S. placing up to 15% tariffs on select American imports that go into effect on Monday. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks down Mr. Trump's claims about tariffs.
How Pam Bondi will impact the DOJ
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will issue several directives to the Justice Department to "combat the weaponization of the legal system." Those include ending the moratorium on federal executions, halting federal funding for sanctuary cities and terminating DEI programs at the department. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Trump's comments on Gaza draw backlash
President Trump drew backlash when he suggested the United States should take control of the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians out during a news conference with the Israeli prime minister at the White House. Chris Livesay reports that Mr. Trump is floating the idea as many Palestinians return home under the ceasefire deal.
Local sheriffs on Trump's deportation demands
The Trump administration wants to utilize local law enforcement to help detain and process undocumented migrants as part of its immigration crackdown. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga spoke with sheriffs on both sides of the political aisle who are concerned about staff shortages, funds and the lack of space.
Aid freeze will worsen Sudan famine, workers say
Some of the humanitarian aid USAID provided went to the African nation of Sudan. For two years now, its people have been caught in the middle of a civil war between two warlords. Debora Patta got a rare look inside the country.
USAID contractor on impact of agency overhaul
The Trump administration's steps to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn sharp criticism and concern. Keith Ives, a USAID contractor who measures the estimated impact of the organization's programs, joins "America Decides" to discuss how the moves could negatively affect American jobs and small businesses.
Trump's Gaza comments spur skepticism
The White House is doubling down on President Trump's proposal to take over the Gaza Strip. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports, BBC News correspondent Wyre Davies has more and Mirette Mabrouk, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, has analysis.
USAID worker: "Everyone is really scared"
USAID personnel have been locked out of their offices and email since Monday, leaving many confused as to whether they'll have healthcare or paychecks coming. One staffer spoke anonymously to Margaret Brennan, calling the shakeup by the Trump administration a "moral atrocity."
Ex-USAID chief blasts gutting of agency
Nearly all staff for the U.S. Agency for International Development, also known as USAID, will be placed on leave Friday amid President Trump and Elon Musk's plans to restructure the federal government. Andrew Natsios, former USAID administrator from 2001 to 2006, joins "America Decides" with his reaction.
Overfilled ICE centers release some detainees
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is releasing some migrant detainees because of a lack of space to hold them. ICE detention facilities are at 109% capacity, according to internal Department of Homeland Security data. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Trump's Gaza statement resembles Kushner's
President Trump on Tuesday proposed the U.S. could take over the Gaza Strip. Mr. Trump's son-in-law, who took a lead role on Middle East policy during the first Trump administration, made strikingly similar comments to Harvard's Middle East initiative a year ago. Tarek Masoud, professor of democracy and governance at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his talk with Kushner.
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Vance no longer traveling to Switzerland tonight for U.S.-Iran talks, White House says
"We look forward to beginning technical talks as soon as possible," a White House spokesperson said Thursday night.
U.S. plans expansion of denaturalization push, aiming for 250 cases by fall
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
Facing bipartisan criticism of Iran deal, Trump lashes out at "fools"
Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
States not required to give community-based care for those with disabilities: DOJ opinion
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren't required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care.
Luigi Mangione's legal team withdraws psychiatric defense
Luigi Mangione's legal team says they withdrew a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial one day after telling the court they would use it.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Rips appear in Reflecting Pool's new surface after algae turn water green
President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur flood homes and force evacuations in Gulf states
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur were battering parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rain, sparking flash flooding.
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Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur flood homes and force evacuations in Gulf states
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur were battering parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rain, sparking flash flooding.
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan wars
In a ceremony at the White House, the president paid tribute to retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008.
States not required to give community-based care for those with disabilities: DOJ opinion
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren't required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
GOP congressman, missing for months, set to return on June 30
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey will return to Congress on June 30, his spokesperson said, after being away since March in an unexplained absence that has confounded Capitol Hill.
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Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Intel shares leap after Trump announces chip deal with Apple
In a social media post, President Trump touted the U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel, noting that it is now worth $60 billion.
Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
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Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.
Rips appear in Reflecting Pool's new sealant after algae turn water green
President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.
Trump's goals for the Iran war and what he's saying now
When the U.S.-Iran conflict began, President Trump laid out a litany of aggressive war aims. Here's what the president and his top aides said then — and how their views have changed.
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan wars
In a ceremony at the White House, the president paid tribute to retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008.
States not required to give community-based care for those with disabilities: DOJ opinion
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren't required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care.
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Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
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.
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Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.
Trump's goals for the Iran war and what he's saying now
When the U.S.-Iran conflict began, President Trump laid out a litany of aggressive war aims. Here's what the president and his top aides said then — and how their views have changed.
Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo
Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
"Lady Gucci," who had her ex-husband killed, could soon inherit $23M fortune
Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.
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Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Extended interview: Myles Smith
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.
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
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.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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 shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Mangione's legal team drops psychiatric defense
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, dropped plans for a psychiatric defense in his state case on Thursday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo
Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.
"Lady Gucci," who had her ex-husband killed, could soon inherit $23M fortune
Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.
Ex-police commissioner on Heuermann sentence
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.
Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced
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.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
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.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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2023: Mike Rogers seems to lunge at Matt Gaetz
Video shows the moment Republican Rep. Mike Rogers of Alabama was pulled away forcefully on the Congress floor after moving toward his fellow Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz on Jan 6, 2023.
Comparing Trump and Obama's Iran deals
The Trump administration has said repeatedly that the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the U.S. is better than the deal negotiated by the Obama administration in 2015. "The Daily Report" breaks down both deals.
Behind the rise of Democratic Socialism
CBS News projects Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George will win the Washington, D.C., mayoral primary. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Dangerous weather hits multiple parts of the U.S.
In the Midwest, a batch of tornadoes touched down, part of a line of storms that shredded buildings and toppled trees. In the South, flash floods stranded folks in their homes and vehicles. Jason Allen reports on water rescues and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Breaking down Supreme Court gun ruling
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that broadly banned drug users from owning guns. The unanimous decision is a loss for the Trump administration, which had defended the 1968 law. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.