Details on new Trump tariffs now in effect
President Trump's broad tariffs on dozens of nations took effect on Thursday following months of threats. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
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Trump tariffs take effect: What to know
President Trump's new round of sweeping tariffs against dozens of countries are now in effect, putting import tariffs at their highest levels since the Great Depression. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Nancy Cordes have more.
Higher U.S. tariffs officially in effect on dozens of nations
The U.S. officially began levying higher tariffs on dozens of countries, just as the economic fallout of President Trump's months-long tariffs threats was beginning to create visible damage to the U.S. economy.
Takeaways from the Trump-Apple announcement
President Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a new $100 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing on Wednesday. Peter Kafka, Business Insider chief correspondent, joins CBS News with analysis.
Jobs revisions could signal an economic shift, Fed official says
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the significant downward revisions to the monthly jobs numbers could point to an economic shift.
AI is leading to thousands of job losses, report finds
The advent of AI in the workplace is one factor behind a spike in layoffs this year, new labor data shows.
Understanding the Bureau of Labor Statistics
President Trump's firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief following a lackluster jobs report has sparked debate over how the agency gets its data. Ben Casselman, the chief economics correspondent for the New York Times, breaks it down.
Trump defends firing labor statistics chief
The White House is defending President Trump's decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics following a weaker-than-expected July jobs report. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Kelly O'Grady have the latest.
Ex-labor statistics chief on Trump firing
President Trump fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner on Friday. The reason cited, though it lacked evidence, was that last week's job report was "rigged." Katharine Abraham, who held the position from 1993 until 2001, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Americans could soon see higher costs from tariffs, Fed's Hammack says
Prices could tick higher in 2025 as businesses pass tariff costs on to consumers, Cleveland Fed's Beth Hammack tells CBS News.
Trump on new labor statistics commissioner
President Trump said he will name a new commissioner for the Bureau of Labor Statistics within days after firing Erika McEntarfe on Friday. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more details.
How jobs data is collected
President Trump's firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer has sparked debate over how the agency obtains its jobs data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more details, while Weijia Jiang has the latest from the White House.
White House holds firm on tariff rates
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer told "Face the Nation" that tariff rates are "pretty much set" ahead of President Trump's Aug. 7 deadline. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
Trump calls jobs reports "rigged"
President Trump called the July jobs report "rigged" in a social media post on Monday morning, continuing to defend his firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Friday. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more details from the White House.
Trump fires labor statistics chief after disappointing job numbers
President Trump said he ordered his administration to fire Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after the July jobs report.
Tariffs and school supply prices
As President Trump's tariffs took effect Friday, some parents are worried that the cost of school supplies might be impacted.
Breaking down the weak jobs report
President Trump on Friday ordered the firing of the labor statistics boss just hours after the release of a weak jobs report. Axios economics reporter Courtenay Brown joins CBS News with analysis.
Trade adviser says Trump has "real concerns" about jobs data
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended President Trump's decision to fire a key official responsible for jobs reports in a CBS News interview.
Where trade talks with other countries stand
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday night raising tariffs on about 70 countries. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the details.
Trump fires statistician after jobs report
President Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday after a disappointing jobs report. CBS News politics reporter Kathryn Watson has more.
Employers added 73,000 jobs in July, falling short of forecasts
Hiring across the U.S. was weaker than expected in July, a sign the labor market is shifting into lower gear.
Trump fires labor chief after weak jobs report
President Trump ordered his administration to fire the commissioner of labor statistics, Erika McEntarfer, after the July jobs report showed a sharp slowdown in hiring and a steep downward revision to May and June's hiring numbers. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Stocks fall after weak jobs report, tariffs
Friday was a very down day on the stock market after a new jobs report showed a hiring slowdown and President Trump's unveiling of higher tariffs for many top U.S. trading partners. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
Trump trade representative on weak jobs report
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is defending the Trump administration after a Friday report showed U.S. job growth has slowed. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with Greer and joins "The Takeout" to unpack his response.
Trump economic adviser on weak jobs report
President Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday after its job report showed meager gains and revisions. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the president's decision.
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Trump says no talks with Iran ongoing, and none scheduled
President Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.
Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump's loyal assistant suddenly in the spotlight
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Wasserman Schultz wins Democratic primary for Florida's District 20
The district includes predominantly Black communities in central and western Broward County.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Tupac Shakur autopsy photos shown at murder trial after some family members leave
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
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Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
Investigation
Beagles bred for research get new life amid questions over federal oversight
The USDA's own inspector general has repeatedly raised concerns about federal oversight of dog breeders.
Tupac Shakur autopsy photos shown at murder trial after some family members leave
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
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Inflation is outpacing wages again. Many workers were already behind.
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
State Farm is sending refund checks to customers. Here's who qualifies.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study finds
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Outshine Fruit Bars recalled over possible glass, parent Dreyer's says
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
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Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
Former NIAID adviser pleads guilty in COVID-19 records scheme
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump's loyal assistant suddenly in the spotlight
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
Former DOJ lawyer alleges government improperly targeted Ivy League schools
The Trump admin. pressured attorneys to investigate allegations of antisemitism at elite universities even though there was no factual or legal basis to do so, former DOJ lawyer says.
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From 2024: Tommy John on Tommy John surgery, before and after
In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career – and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.]
School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Russia threatens U.K. over support
Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.
USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
U.S. diplomat calls Israeli strikes on Syria base "unnecessary escalation"
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."
Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
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Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Nominees revealed for some VMA categories
"CBS Mornings" revealed the nominees for three categories at this year's VMAs, including artist of the year.
Top upcoming book to movie adaptations
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss some of her favorite books coming to the big screen this year.
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OpenAI debuts ChatGPT for teens
OpenAI has launched a chatbot marketed for teens that the company says will provide stronger protections as concerns over AI safety increase. Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Data centers, AI become midterm flashpoint
Artificial intelligence and the data centers powering the technology have become a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has more.
Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Philadephia police hunting man in Chucky mask
Philadelphia police are searching for a man in a horror mask resembling Chucky the doll who has been terrorizing locals. Lilia Luciano has more.
Man on trial for suspected murder for hire
The alleged killer in the case of Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft manager who prosecutors say was the victim of a murder for hire arranged by his ex-wife and her husband, is now on trial. Jason Allen has more.
Massive campus cocaine dealer arrested
A 24-year-old at Penn State University, described as the largest cocaine dealer on campus, has been arrested and charged. Meg Oliver has more.
Missing Atlanta kids found locked in trailer
Two children in Atlanta were found locked inside a trailer after going missing while in the custody of their babysitter, who had told their mother they were involved in an accident. Skyler Henry reports.
Recycling plant explosions kill 2 in Ohio
Two workers died Tuesday in a Toledo, Ohio, recycling plant after a series of explosions sparked a massive fire. Tom Hanson has more.
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NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Philadephia police hunting man in Chucky mask
Philadelphia police are searching for a man in a horror mask resembling Chucky the doll who has been terrorizing locals. Lilia Luciano has more.
Ukraine hits Russia with barrage of drones
Ukraine targeted the Russian capital of Moscow with close to 800 drones overnight, according to the city's mayor. Aidan Stretch reports.
Man on trial for suspected murder for hire
The alleged killer in the case of Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft manager who prosecutors say was the victim of a murder for hire arranged by his ex-wife and her husband, is now on trial. Jason Allen has more.
Massive campus cocaine dealer arrested
A 24-year-old at Penn State University, described as the largest cocaine dealer on campus, has been arrested and charged. Meg Oliver has more.
El-Sayed advertising anti-establishment campaign
Democratic strategist Hyma Moore and Republican strategist Erin Maguire join "The Takeout" to discuss Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's latest campaign ad and more.