Trump signs executive order aimed at reducing IVF costs
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that directs his administration to find ways to reduce the high costs of in vitro fertilization, or IVF.
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National Science Foundation fires 168 probationary employees
The federal agency that funds science research says the staff reduction came in response to a White House directive.
Trump signs executive order on IVF and more
President Trump spoke from Florida after signing multiple executive orders Tuesday afternoon focusing on expanding access to in vitro fertilization, "radical transparency" for government agencies and establishing oversight functions for the Office of Management and Budget. He took questions on various issues including Ukraine peace talks between a U.S. and Russian delegation. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins with analysis.
Kash Patel Senate procedural vote coming
A Senate procedural vote on Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI is expected. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on his confirmation chances.
More Trump-Putin direct talks expected
U.S. officials who attended diplomatic talks with Russian representatives say more developments are expected as part of the efforts to reestablish dialogue. This comes as the world reacts to Ukraine's absence in Saudi Arabia. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
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President Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs; Flu cases are rising across the U.S.
Voters react to Trump admin. firings
Voters are reacting to the Trump administration's efforts to shrink the number of federal employees among various agencies. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
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President Trump to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports; Vice President Vance is in Paris for A.I. summit.
Russia frees U.S. man who was detained over pot gummies
American Kalob Byers, 28, was detained as he flew into Moscow after cannabis-laced gummies were found in his baggage.
Can Trump broker Russia-Ukraine peace?
President Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicked off high-level talks with Russian representatives in Saudi Arabia as part of the U.S. efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Head of DOJ's D.C. criminal division quits
The head of the criminal division at the Washington D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office, Denise Cheung, has resigned. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Adams, DOJ officials ordered to appear in court
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his legal team have been ordered to appear before the judge deciding whether to throw out Adams' corruption case. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Rubio: "Work remains" on ending Ukraine war
Officials from the United States and Russia met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday about bringing an end to the war in Ukraine. The meeting happened without any officials from Ukraine in attendance. CBS News' Holly Williams and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
DOGE presence at IRS raising concerns
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, is now requesting access to the tax records of millions of Americans, sparking concerns about the safety of taxpayer information, including social security numbers and bank account information. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
"No Kings on Presidents Day" rallies across the country target Trump, Musk
"No Kings on Presidents Day" rallies in cities nationwide, many in bitter cold, protested against President Trump, adviser Elon Musk, DOGE, the administration's immigration policies and more.
Social Security Administration acting commissioner steps down
The Social Security Administration's acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency.
U.S., Russian officials discuss Ukraine war
Top U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia Tuesday morning for talks on Russia's war with Ukraine, but Kyiv officials were not present. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters Monday that his country wouldn't accept the outcome of any negotiations conducted without Kyiv's involvement. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Tension soars as Chinese copter comes within 10 feet of Philippine plane
A Philippine plane warned a Chinese military helicopter over the South China Sea that it was "flying too close," as tension between the U.S. ally and Beijing soars.
Trump administration begins FAA firings weeks after fatal D.C. plane crash
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend.
Musk's DOGE is at the IRS, raising concerns about taxpayer data security
Some Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns about the security of taxpayer data as Musk's cost-cutting task force moves to the IRS.
Job cuts hit U.S. Forest and Parks Services
The Trump administration hit the U.S. Forest and National Park Services with major staffing cuts over the weekend. The administration fired about 10% of the U.S. Forest Service workforce and about 5% of National Park Service employees. Ashley Harrell, National Parks bureau chief at SFGate, joins CBS News to explain what the move could mean for the future of key environmental and tourist sites.
Four top aides to Eric Adams resign
Four top aides to New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced their resignations Monday. It comes just days after the Justice Department moved to drop corruption charges against Adams, which prompted resignations within the U.S. attorney's office. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer has the latest.
Where the Israel-Hamas war stands 500 days in
Monday marks 500 days of the war in Gaza, and Day 30 of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with Middle Eastern leaders this week to discuss President Trump's proposal for Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more from Tel Aviv.
Fired USDA worker shares her story
The Department of Agriculture is one of the many federal agencies hit by President Trump's mass layoffs. According to several staffers, emails started going out on Thursday without warning, leaving supervisors caught off guard and potentially hundreds of people without a job. Tabitha Panas, one of the USDA workers laid off last week, joins CBS News to share her experience.
Trump firings could be taken up by Supreme Court
President Trump's firings of the members of independent agencies and boards have prompted a string of legal fights that could set the Supreme Court up to reconsider and potentially overturn a 90-year-old decision that shields certain executive branch officials from being removed after political shifts in the White House. Jessica Levinson explains.
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