U.S. envoy in Ukraine after Trump blames Zelenskyy for Russia's invasion
Moscow gloats, Ukraine's leader says Trump is operating in a Russian "disinformation space" as the U.S. president echoes Putin's own defense of his war.
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Trump's pro-union pick for labor secretary faces confirmation hearing
Former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump's nominee for labor secretary, faces opposition from at least one member of her own party.
Immigration applications paused for some
CBS News has learned the Trump administration has paused all immigration applications filed by migrants from Latin America and Ukraine. Migrants from those areas had been allowed into the U.S. under certain Biden-era programs. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Eric Adams in court: What to expect
Officials from the Justice Department and New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday for a hearing over the DOJ's order to drop corruption charges against the mayor. Attorney and CBS News political reporter Katrina Kaufman has a preview.
Zelenskyy: Trump in a "disinformation space"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said President Trump is living in a Russian "disinformation space" after Mr. Trump seemingly blamed Ukraine for Russia's invasion. For reaction to the comments, CBS News was joined by Nina Khrushcheva, professor in the Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs of International Affairs at the New School and great-granddaughter of former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev.
Musk, Trump defend DOGE cost-cutting
In a Fox News interview that aired Tuesday night, Elon Musk and President Trump defended the massive layoffs in the federal government that have been initiated by DOGE. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Nikola EV maker, once valued at $30 billion, files for bankruptcy
Once a rising star on Wall Street, the formerly hot startup became enmeshed in scandal and its founder convicted in 2022.
Elon Musk's xAI unveils Grok 3 chatbot
Elon Musk revealed his new chatbot, Grok 3, on Monday. Maria Curi, tech policy reporter for Axios, joined CBS News to discuss the new product.
What the CDC's "disease detectives" do
The CDC's world-renowned Epidemic Intelligence Service, commonly known as the "disease detectives," consists of young scientists and medical professionals deployed as first responders whenever there is a disease outbreak or public health emergency. A former disease detective, Dr. Denis Nash, joined CBS News to discuss just what the detectives do.
Conservatives gather for CPAC
The four-day Conservative Political Action Conference is kicking off Wednesday in Maryland with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance expected to speak at the event. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has a preview.
Trump executive order for regulatory agencies
President Trump has signed an executive order meant to give him more control over regulatory government agencies. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Voters mixed on firings of federal employees
As the Trump administration continues its push to downsize the federal government, CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand spoke with voters who had varying opinions on the cuts.
Senate advances Patel nom for FBI director
The Senate on Tuesday voted to advance the nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director in a 48-45 procedural vote along party lines. Patel faces a final confirmation vote later this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Hearing on DOJ decision to drop Adams case
A hearing will be held Wednesday where the Justice Department will have to explain its decision to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Attorney and CBS News Political reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Analyzing Trump's Ukraine comments, DOGE ruling
A federal judge said the Department of Government Efficiency's access to sensitive government agencies' data appears to be "unchecked authority of an unelected individual," but allowed the access to continue. At Mar-a-Lago, President Trump defended Elon Musk, but went on the offense against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over Russia's invasion. Nancy Cordes has more.
3 men claiming to be from DOGE show up at SF City Hall, demand records
San Francisco city officials are investigating after three men who claimed to be from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) showed up at City Hall on Friday demanding records from offices before fleeing.
DOGE "receipts" show approved spending, not fraud
Elon Musk and President Trump have said that DOGE's mission is to root out waste and abuse. The White House claims the agency has uncovered fraud and released a "wall of receipts" to show its findings. As Weijia Jiang reports, roughly $14 billion worth of federal program cuts identified were all approved spending.
U.S., Russia agree to "begin working on a path" to end Ukraine war
Senior officials from the U.S. and Russia meet in Saudi Arabia on improving ties and ending the war in Ukraine - but Ukraine isn't invited.
European leaders on Ukraine peace talks
U.S. government representatives met with Russian officials to talk about the future of Ukraine and a possible resolution to the nearly three-year war between Ukraine and Russia. European leaders voiced their frustrations about being left out of the process. New York Times Brussels Bureau chief Jeanna Smialek joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
The wealthy financier is a staunch supporter of the president's hardline trade polices.
Past victim of pardoned Jan. 6 defendant speaks
Before he took office last month, President Trump said there could be "some exceptions" to his campaign promise to grant clemency to Jan. 6 rioters. In the end, Trump pardoned everyone, including more than 150 convicted for assaulting police. Jim Axelrod spoke to a woman who says she's now living in fear of her former partner released from prison as part of the mass pardons.
Another top DOJ official resigns
The head of the Justice Department's criminal division in Washington, D.C., quit on Tuesday, marking the latest of several resignations from the agency's high-ranking officials. CBS News Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
Trump on conflicts of interest for Musk, DOGE
At a news conference on Tuesday, President Trump responded to a question about potential conflicts of interest for Elon Musk and his oversight of the Department of Government Efficiency. "Anything to do with possibly even space, we won't let Elon partake in that," Mr. Trump said. Political strategists Maura Gillespie and Meghan Hays join "America Decides" to discuss.
Key details on U.S. meeting with Russia
Senior Trump administration members met face-to-face with top Russian officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports and CBS News chief Washington correspondent has more.
Voters react to layoffs at federal agencies
CBS News has learned the Office of Personnel Management has given federal agencies until Tuesday night to issue layoffs in the Trump administration's effort to downsize. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand asked voters how they feel about the widespread cuts across the federal government.
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Christa Pike's botched execution follows a pattern of issues with lethal drugs
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Trump renews threat to resume attacks on Iran after U.S. midterms
Judge blocks Trump's firing of top federal prosecutor in Seattle
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U.S. surrogate for Chinese billionaire says she trusted agency, as questions arise
Trump suggests Fly Dubai co-pilot may be linked to Iran
Amber Guyger granted parole after serving 7 years for murder of Botham Jean
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
