America's billionaires pay lower tax rates than you do, study finds
The wealthiest 400 people in the U.S. pay a tax rate of 24%, lower than the average rate for all other taxpayers, economists find.
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The wealthiest 400 people in the U.S. pay a tax rate of 24%, lower than the average rate for all other taxpayers, economists find.
President Trump has taken his fight with the Federal Reserve to another level, demanding the removal of one of the Central Bank's governors. Overnight, Trump posted an apparent termination letter online, saying that he removed Lisa Cook over allegations that she committed mortgage fraud. But there are questions about Mr. Trump's authority to remove Cook. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Jo Ling Kent break the situation down.
An epic legal fight is brewing between President Trump and the Federal Reserve after he moved to fire board governor Lisa Cook. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest. Then, Abha Bhattarai, economics correspondent for The Washington Post, and Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general, join with analysis.
Artificial intelligence is growing at a rapid pace, leaving some young workers wondering what the technology means for their future. According to a report from Wired, economists at Stanford University say they've found the strongest evidence yet that AI is starting to eliminate certain jobs for young people. Will Knight, senior writer at Wired and author of the A.I. Lab newsletter, joins CBS News to discuss.
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday issued a new statement regarding President Trump's move to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
New Consumer confidence data released Tuesday shows a drop in August. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cited risks to the labor market in opening the door to cutting interest rates. Here's what job-seekers should know.
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell signaled Friday that he could cut interest rates soon, which comes after months of pressure from the Trump administration. Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that many economists think Powell should cut rates earlier as well, saying that he believes that Powell "hasn't looked forward enough" on interest rates and that the Fed chair has "been very data dependent. And therefore, he has tended to be late."
Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, costing the city billions. That could signal trouble ahead for the U.S. economy. Andres Gutierrez has new details.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled Friday that he may lower interest rates. The announcement comes after months of pressure from the Trump administration.
A new book called "Ages of American Capitalism" explores the Federal Reserve's role and other dimensions of economic history in America. Its author, historian Jonathan Levy, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave a speech that sent all three stock indexes soaring. Traders excavated clues of an interest rate coming. Archie Hall, U.S. economics editor for The Economist, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Wall Street rallied on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled a rate cut could be on the horizon.
Investors reacted to a major speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, offering his strongest indication yet that interest rates may be coming. Paul La Monica, senior market analysis writer for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to lower the central bank's benchmark interest rate.
Jerome Powell will address the state of the U.S. economy — and perhaps offer hints about interest rates — in a closely watched speech on Friday.
The Trump administration and the European Union are sharing new information about a trade framework between the EU and United States. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
The U.S. and European Union said they have formalized a deal aimed at rebalancing their trade relationship.
For months, economists warned that the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs would sharply boost consumer prices. Here's why it hasn't happened.
Target shares fell more than 6% on Wednesday after the retailer reported a quarterly drop in sales and announced a new CEO. Ted Rossman, a senior industry analyst for Bankrate, a financial services company, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Four years after the pandemic caused prices to increase, a new study found that U.S. wages have still not caught up with inflation. Sarah Foster, a U.S. economy reporter and analyst for Bankrate, the service that released the report, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
S&P said it is maintaining the AA+ rating on the U.S. as it expects tariff revenue will shore up the nation's finances.
Families are shopping early for school supplies and scouting for discounts amid concerns about the potential impact of tariffs.
High costs and cuts to federal government subsidies have made the nation's food insecurity crisis worse. Andres Gutierrez reports on the struggle to put food on the table in Nevada.
Incomes are still trailing inflation four years after the pandemic-era surge in prices, causing a financial pinch for many households.
President Trump signed the founding charter of his Board of Peace without major U.S. allies on Thursday then met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.
Former special counsel Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, is testifying publicly for the first time before the House Judiciary Committee.
Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for 35 states.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Trump dropped threats to seize Greenland by force and hit allies who oppose a U.S. takeover with tariffs, claiming a deal will give the U.S. what it needs.
Vice President JD Vance will be in Minneapolis on Thursday for a roundtable with local leaders and community members amid the federal government's immigration crackdown in the state.
The House is aiming to vote Thursday on the remaining bills to fund the government as the deadline to avoid another shutdown nears.
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
Vice President JD Vance will be in Minneapolis on Thursday for a roundtable with local leaders and community members amid the federal government's immigration crackdown in the state.
The House is aiming to vote Thursday on the remaining bills to fund the government as the deadline to avoid another shutdown nears.
A hiker who kept climbing California's Mount Whitney after a fellow hiker turned around has been found dead, according to a volunteer group.
Former special counsel Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, is testifying publicly for the first time before the House Judiciary Committee.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts that first-quarter economic growth will heat up to 5%. But sustaining that pace won't be easy, economists say.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts that first-quarter economic growth will heat up to 5%. But sustaining that pace won't be easy, economists say.
A financial adviser in Georgia, Todd Burkhalter, has pleaded guilty in a Ponzi scheme that bilked more than 2,000 people out of $380 million, federal authorities say.
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
The House is aiming to vote Thursday on the remaining bills to fund the government as the deadline to avoid another shutdown nears.
Trump dropped threats to seize Greenland by force and hit allies who oppose a U.S. takeover with tariffs, claiming a deal will give the U.S. what it needs.
Former special counsel Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, is testifying publicly for the first time before the House Judiciary Committee.
President Trump signed the founding charter of his Board of Peace without major U.S. allies on Thursday then met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
Trump dropped threats to seize Greenland by force and hit allies who oppose a U.S. takeover with tariffs, claiming a deal will give the U.S. what it needs.
Five months after Nikolai Svechnikov went missing, authorities confirmed a body was found with "no head, no feet and no arms."
President Trump signed the founding charter of his Board of Peace without major U.S. allies on Thursday then met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
YouTube says it wants to get rid of fake AI videos flooding social media feeds on its platform. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what's driving the change.
Tech leaders have taken the stage this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how AI will impact jobs. Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
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.
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
The commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Paul Schnell, is denying allegations from the Trump administration about dangerous criminals. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde school police officer, was acquitted of 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment over his response during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Joseph Bongiovanni was accused of authoring bogus DEA reports, stealing sensitive files, throwing off colleagues and outing confidential informants.
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
A financial adviser in Georgia, Todd Burkhalter, has pleaded guilty in a Ponzi scheme that bilked more than 2,000 people out of $380 million, federal authorities say.
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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.
YouTube says it wants to get rid of fake AI videos flooding social media feeds on its platform. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what's driving the change.
The commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Paul Schnell, is denying allegations from the Trump administration about dangerous criminals. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
The 2026 Oscar nominations have been announced, and "Sinners" has 16 chances to win. Fandango's Erik Davis breaks down what to expect.
Behavioral researcher and peak performance educator Shadé Zahrai, who has coached Fortune 500 leaders, joins "CBS Mornings" to explain the key to finding confidence. Zahrai says it's important not to compare yourself to others and find trust in yourself.
The U.S. is moving ISIS detainees in the Middle East after a prison break. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.