Why Trump wants to eliminate Education Department
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as this week with the goal of dismantling the Education Department. Nancy Cordes explains what's at stake.
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Combat veteran worried VA cuts will impact care
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut 15% of its workforce by the end of September, according to an internal memo. Carter Evans spoke to a combat veteran who is worried about the implications.
What Trump says will stop tariff threats
Just two days after imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, President Trump is hitting the pause button. The president signed a series of executive orders on Thursday, granting exemptions for products that are compliant under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Kelly O'Grady break it down.
Canadian premier threatens U.S. with tariffs
President Trump temporarily lifted the tariffs imposed on some Canadian and Mexican goods. But Ontario Premier Doug Ford is still threatening some states in the U.S. with retaliation over Mr. Trump's tariff policies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Ford.
Ex-FEMA official says "I was fired illegally"
Former FEMA CFO Mary Comans, who was fired in February by the Trump administration for sending payments to New York City to cover hotels for migrants, says she was following DOGE's directions. Comans speaks out for the first time since her firing in an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois.
Federal official stops fighting his firing
Hampton Dellinger, the fired head of the office that investigates whistleblower retaliation, has dropped his legal challenge to his termination after a panel of federal judges said the Trump administration could remove him while the case continues. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Johnson needs Democrats to avoid shutdown
House Republicans are looking to pass a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown by March 14. House Speaker Mike Johnson says President Trump supports the move. Republicans will likely need to pass the bill without help from Democrats, which could be difficult. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
What Democrats thought of Slotkin's rebuttal
Michigan Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin spoke with "CBS Mornings" in her first interview since delivering her party's response to President Trump's joint address. The Washington Post national political reporter Sabrina Rodriguez and CBS News White House and politics executive editor Fin Gomez share their analysis.
Former Biden NOAA administrator on cuts
Hundreds of staffers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, have found themselves the target of the Trump administration's efforts to cut back the federal workforce. The move has many in storm-prone regions, like Louisiana, concerned. Rick Spinrad, who served as the administrator for NOAA during the Biden administration, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Trump threatens Hamas with a "last warning"
In response to President Trump issuing what he describes as a "last warning," Hamas said it would only free the remaining hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire with Israel. Hamas and Israel have been at odds over how to extend the ceasefire after the first stage of the agreement was completed. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
Trump pausing tariffs on some goods
President Trump signed a late-day executive order, making a major reversal on his tariff policy. It will suspend the surcharges on some goods coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Weijia Jiang report on the latest.
"Hamilton" run at Kennedy Center canceled after Trump administration moves
The hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" has canceled an upcoming run at the Kennedy Center as President Trump reshapes its leadership and culture.
"Hamilton" at Kennedy Center canceled
The hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" will not have its run at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., after President Trump's recent move changing its leadership. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser reports.
Behind Trump's Education Department move
It's not clear when President Trump plans to sign an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, but changes to budgets and operations are expected under secretary Linda McMahon's future directives. Matt Barnum, a reporter at The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
College protests flare up in the U.S.
President Trump is threatening to pull federal funding over "illegal protests" on college campuses. This comes as more demonstrations emerge on the Israel-Hamas war and the rights of Palestinians. CBS News Bay Area's Veronica Macias has more from the University of California, Berkeley.
Trump Education Department order coming
President Trump's mission to dismantle the Department of Education may begin with an executive order, but congressional approval is needed to shut down the federal establishment. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest news, and USA Today's Zachary Schermele breaks down how the department currently operates.
Latest news on Trump's tariffs on Mexico
President Trump says there will be a pause on tariffs for Mexican goods covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. This comes after strong reactions to his tariffs emerged in the stock market and among several industries. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Rep. Al Green censured
A resolution to censure Texas Rep. Al Green after he interrupted President Trump's address to Congress has passed in the House of Representatives. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Trump announces Mexico tariffs pause
President Trump says he spoke to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and has decided to pause some tariffs until April. CBS News contributor Javier David has more on the tariffs and their effects.
Trump's Education Department mission
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to dissolve the Education Department, sources tell CBS News. The move could impact funding for millions of students. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
New Zealand diplomat fired for questioning Trump's grasp of history
New Zealand sacked its High Commissioner to the U.K. Phil Goff after he wondered aloud whether President Trump "really understands" the history leading up to the second world war.
Speaker Johnson on Education Department
An executive order is expected from President Trump to dissolve the Department of Education, though the timing is still unclear. House Speaker Mike Johnson said about the move, "I think everybody around the country probably welcomes that." CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
DOJ dropping abortion case against Idaho
The Justice Department has moved to end its lawsuit against Idaho over the state's strict abortion ban. The case was brought by the Biden-era DOJ and sought to protect the right to abortions during emergencies. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a look at the case.
Details on Europe's emergency Ukraine meeting
European leaders are holding an emergency meeting in Brussels Thursday to discuss their newly expanded role in the war in Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Who is Al Green, congressman from Texas removed from Trump's speech?
Rep. Al Green, a Texas Democrat, was escorted from the chamber Tuesday night for shouting during President Trump's 2025 address to a joint session of Congress.
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