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A Trump administration official tells CBS News there are some CDC staffers who worry their "science is getting squashed" and are frustrated over how President Trump — not medical experts — has control over the public messaging. Weijia Jiang reports.
Growing scrutiny over handling of protesters; Prepping for a safe election in November
President Trump says he's taking the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine — an anti-malaria drug that he's repeatedly promoted in treating coronavirus. However, last month the FDA warned about the risks of taking the drug and said it had not been shown to be effective against COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports.
Supreme Court justices on Tuesday heard arguments on whether President Trump can be forced to turn over his private financial records, including income tax returns. The extraordinary decision is expected this summer. Jan Crawford reports.
The desperate scramble for tests, masks and other gear in the fight against coronavirus has pitted states against each other and even the federal government. This comes as governors are dealing with protesters demanding an end to stay-at-home orders, even as new hot spots emerge in major cities. Weijia Jiang reports.
In a new ad, Joe Biden is accusing President Trump of being too soft on China and the country's response to the coronavirus outbreak. In the meantime, the presumptive Democratic nominee is in the process of selecting a running mate. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses the latest on the Biden campaign.
President Trump spent much of Saturday attacking Democrats on Twitter over the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Mr. Trump even encouraged protesters defying stay-at-home orders, irking several Democratic governors. Nikole Killion reports.
Although Chinese authorities claim the coronavirus surfaced at a wet market in Wuhan, independent Chinese researchers say the first known patient had no exposure to it. There is now growing speculation that the virus may have been accidentally leaked from a lab nearby the wet market. Margaret Brennan reports.
A tip has led police in New Jersey to a grim discovery at the Andover nursing home where 17 bodies were found packed into a makeshift morgue. The state's governor called the crisis heart breaking. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
President Trump is set to launch a new task force next week that will focus on ways to restart the economy. Health officials, however, continue to urge caution in fear of a relapse in coronavirus cases that would make current efforts futile. Nikole Killion reports.
Federal health officials are looking at new guidelines to make it easier for people who have been exposed to coronavirus to return to work if they are asymptomatic. Weijia Jiang reports.
The latest unemployment numbers show just how hard the coronavirus is hitting the economy. Over 6 million Americans filed for jobless benefits last week, at least 20 times what is normally seen. Food banks and other resources are being pushed to their limits by people in need, while President Trump maintains that the country is not slipping into a significant recession. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House, where messages on small business loans seem to conflict with some major banks.
Some state and local officials across the U.S. are asking President Trump to impose a national stay-at-home order. Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker said his state has "exhausted every avenue available" and labeled the lack of a national order as a "profound failure" of the federal government. The governors of Georgia and Texas have come under fire for their late actions, with medical experts using them as further examples that a federal mandate is necessary. Ed O'Keefe looks at the disparity around the country as governors of different states handle the crisis in varying ways.
On this National Doctors' Day, there are urgent calls for help from doctors and nurses. Hundreds have caught the virus while treating patients. President Trump said on Monday that he's considering hazard pay for health care workers. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Despite repeated promises from the Trump administration, there are still shortages of vital supplies needed in the fight against the coronavirus. Local officials are pleading for help as the pandemic threatens to overwhelm states from coast to coast. Paula Reid reports.
The spread of coronavirus in the U.S. is accelerating. On Monday, a member of President Trump's task force told governors they are weeks away from hitting the peak in COVID-19 cases. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
As New York becomes the epicenter of the coronavirus, not just in the U.S. but around the world, President Trump said he is considering a quarantine of all residents who leave the metro area. Nikole Killion reports.
The House passed the $2 trillion coronavirus bill on Friday with bipartisan support, following a unanimous vote in the Senate. Hours later, President Trump signed it into law. Paula Reid reports.
As the Trump administration's 15-day "slow the spread" initiative comes to an end on Monday, the president told governors that he is planning to categorize every county in America as high, medium or low risk as part of his push to reopen the economy sooner. The goal was met with resistance by medical experts as well as an increasing number of governors who are issuing shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders as the virus spreads. Paula Reid reports on how the administration is dealing with the outbreak from the White House.
President Trump on Thursday confronted the historic rise in unemployment. His administration tried to downplay the historic surge. Paula Reid reports.
Economists, health experts and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have criticized President Trump for suggesting American businesses closed amid the coronavirus outbreak should be reopened by Easter. Mr. Trump's own top medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have warned against arbitrary deadlines for resuming normal activities. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is accusing the media of wanting to keep the country shut down to hurt his re-election chances. Paula Reid reports on the discord at the White House.
Coronavirus cases in the U.S. now total at least 63,000 and nearly 900 people have died. Meanwhile, we're getting our first look at the $2 trillion relief package and the specifics on what help may be coming to workers and families. Meg Oliver has the latest.
Prince Charles, son of Queen Elizabeth II, is displaying "mild" coronavirus symptoms but remains in good health, according to a statement from Clarence House. The 71-year-old Prince of Wales is self-isolating with his wife, who tested negative, in Scotland.
President Trump said tens of thousands of coronavirus tests are now being done in the U.S. Meanwhile, the head of his Coronavirus Task Force warned that if just 10 to 15% of Americans ignore the federal guidelines for "social distancing," cases could rise even more. Mola Lenghi reports.
President Trump said Monday the next 15 days will be critical in the fight against coronavirus, and urged Americans to avoid groups of 10 or more people. Mr. Trump also warned the crisis could last until August and cause a recession. Ben Tracy reports from the White House.
As Taiwan blasts China's "highly provocative and reckless" blockade rehearsal, Trump touts his relationship with Xi Jinping and says an invasion is unlikely.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
U.S.-British firm Ocean Infinity intends to scour almost 6,000 square miles of seafloor for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.
A powerful winter storm system moving across the Great Lakes and Northeast is bringing snow and ice, frigid temperatures and fierce wind gusts.
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
The Guard members will stay through Carnival season, when residents and tourists descend on the Big Easy to partake in costumed celebrations and massive parades before ending with Mardi Gras.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
NASCAR champion Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis Hamlin, died from injuries he suffered in a house fire Sunday in North Carolina, officials said.
The Guard members will stay through Carnival season, when residents and tourists descend on the Big Easy to partake in costumed celebrations and massive parades before ending with Mardi Gras.
A Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.
Authorities in Mexico have seized a large collection of motorcycles believed to be owned by Ryan Wedding, the former Olympian wanted for allegedly running a major drug trafficking operation.
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Income tax cuts are taking effect in multiple U.S. states on Jan. 1, 2026, a new analysis says.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
The removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
U.S.-British firm Ocean Infinity intends to scour almost 6,000 square miles of seafloor for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.
As Taiwan blasts China's "highly provocative and reckless" blockade rehearsal, Trump touts his relationship with Xi Jinping and says an invasion is unlikely.
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
A Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.
Authorities in Mexico have seized a large collection of motorcycles believed to be owned by Ryan Wedding, the former Olympian wanted for allegedly running a major drug trafficking operation.
The 21-year-old Midlothian man was arrested after bringing bomb-making components to a meeting with an undercover officer, the feds say.
Police investigating the Christmas Day deaths of two people at an apartment complex say neither the victim nor her friend ever called 911, despite a history of domestic violence in the victim's relationship.
The Virginia man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the DNC and RNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots has confessed, according to a new court filing. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Every state in the country has what is known as a "slow down, move over" law aimed at protecting people working on the side of the road. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the potentially deadly mistake drivers are making.
When Maxwell "Hops" Pearce isn't on the basketball court as a Harlem Globetrotter, you can often find him in his art studio. He told "CBS Mornings" how he has combined his many talents to create one-of-a-kind pieces.
New video has been released by officials as the search continues for Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old from San Antonio who has not been seen since Christmas Eve. The video shows a woman, which officials believe could be Olmos, walking by herself a few blocks from her home around the time of her disappearance.
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's father died from injuries suffered in a house fire Sunday in North Carolina. His mother, who was also home, remains hospitalized. Elaine Quijano has more on how Hamlin says his father's support helped him succeed on the track.
The search for Malaysia Airlines flight 370 that went missing in 2014 with 239 people on board is expected to resume Tuesday. The Malaysian government and a private marine robotics company say they will use advances in technology to aid in the search. Ramy Inocencio reports.