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New data out Wednesday shows U.S. inflation accelerated faster than economists had predicted in January. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
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New data out Wednesday shows U.S. inflation accelerated faster than economists had predicted in January. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
New government data shows inflation is up 3% on an annual basis. In reaction to the hot report, President Trump blamed the surge on his predecessor, saying "BIDEN INFLATION UP!" Political strategists Hyma Moore and Justin Sayfie join "America Decides" with analysis.
Ship-to-shore cranes are essential to operations at U.S. ports, so a congressional investigation into their connection to a Chinese-owned company is sparking serious security concerns. Carter Evans has more.
The White House says President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will take effect on March 12. On Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signaled he could retaliate against the U.S. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
President Trump on Monday imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. to the dismay of allies overseas. In a statement released Sunday, the European Commission said it would "react to protect the interests of European businesses, workers and consumers from unjustified measures." Jeanna Smialek, Brussels bureau chief for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss.
President Trump announced Sunday that he ordered the U.S. Mint to stop printing the U.S. penny, saying it "literally cost us more than two cents." Trump's action is the latest move in a decades-long debate about the penny's usefulness. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady explains.
The first CBS News poll of President Trump's second term shows him with a significantly higher approval rating than he enjoyed his first time in office. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
In September, Lamb Weston closed its Connell plant, citing a decrease in fast food sales spurred by inflation.
Inflation has come way down since June of 2022, when it hit 9.1%. But prices remain high, and that can have a big impact on a small town that depends on a single major employer. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Connell, Washington.
President Trump ordered the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of production. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Tucked into the stack of the more than 50 executive orders President Trump has signed since taking office is the plan to create a new sovereign wealth fund. But what exactly will it do and where will the money for it come from? Rishi Iyengar, staff writer at Foreign Policy, joins "America Decides" to explain.
70% of Americans say President Trump is doing what he promised in his campaign, whether they approve of his job or not, according to new CBS News polling. But a majority do say they like what they see. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto dives into the numbers.
President Trump signed a proclamation Monday imposing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum goods coming into the U.S. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the details.
Southern Californians are working to recover from the devastating January wildfires. David Brancaccio, host of the economics news show "Marketplace Morning Report," was one of the thousands who lost their homes in the disaster. Brancaccio joins "America Decides" to talk about his experience returning home.
San Juan County in Washington State didn't have the funds to give workers a raise, so they had to get creative.
President Trump has a phone call scheduled with the president of Panama to try to resolve the dispute over the Panama Canal. The waterway linking the Atlantic and the Pacific is vital to the U.S. economy, with 40% of American container shipments passing through every year. Lilia Luciano takes a closer look at what's at stake.
The Bank of England has announced an interest rate cut to 4.5%. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on what that means.
CIA employees have received letters offering them buyouts if they volunteer to resign.
President Trump's new 10% tariff on Chinese goods is now in effect. China has retaliated against the U.S. placing up to 15% tariffs on select American imports that go into effect on Monday. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks down Mr. Trump's claims about tariffs.
The Trump administration's steps to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn sharp criticism and concern. Keith Ives, a USAID contractor who measures the estimated impact of the organization's programs, joins "America Decides" to discuss how the moves could negatively affect American jobs and small businesses.
Around 20% of job applicants have been looking for work for about 10-12 months, according to a new report from the Career Group. Cory Stahl, an economist for Indeed.com, joined CBS News to discuss the issue.
With grocery prices already more than 25% higher than five years ago, tariffs could spur increased costs for families already on a tight budget. Nancy Chen has more.
President Trump's tariff threats have some major companies on alert, but the possible ramifications are also concerning many small business owners. Bobby Djavaheri, president of the Los Angeles-based company Yedi Houseware Appliances, joins CBS News to share his perspective.
As many as 20,000 trucks bring goods across the U.S.-Mexico border every day. Jason Allen reports from Laredo, Texas, where some businesses are stocking up on imports as they brace for President Trump's tariff hikes to take effect. Then, Kelly O'Grady joins for analysis.
America's closest neighbors and allies are racing to respond, or bracing for impact as Trump orders big tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw said European leaders need to have a "much stronger message" toward Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine.
Water submerged cars and buildings in Kentucky and mudslides blocked roads in Virginia.
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
One expert says these so-called "super pigs" — wild boars that were deliberately bred with domestic pigs – are an "ecological trainwreck."
The veteran CBS and NBC journalist discusses why he believes an agreement between Trump and Putin that betrays Ukraine could send a chilling message to the rest of the world about America's position as a trusted global leader.
President Trump is planning to attend Sunday's Daytona 500 for the second time as president.
On October 11, 1975, people tuning into the debut of a late-night comedy show saw something unlike any TV variety extravaganza they'd ever seen. Today, "Saturday Night Live," produced by Lorne Michaels, is now an entrenched part of pop culture.
Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj in northern India, officials said.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw said European leaders need to have a "much stronger message" toward Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine.
The Black Beauty Ranch in East Texas, a sanctuary where hundreds of rescued animals reside in a protected habitat, is just part of the work of Humane World for Animals, whose mission is to improve the welfare of animals across the globe.
Since taking office, President Trump and his advisor, Elon Musk, have worked to winnow the ranks of federal workers, enticing more than 2 million gov't employees to quit. But how will the public lose out if government workers lose their jobs?
Despite falling divorce rates, some couples still face challenges when it comes to keeping a marriage intact. "Sunday Morning" talks with a couples therapist, a divorce lawyer, and the husband-and-wife team behind the podcast "Marriage and Martinis."
President Trump is planning to attend Sunday's Daytona 500 for the second time as president.
The outcome came weeks after workers at a Whole Foods Market store in Pennsylvania voted to unionize, leading to the first successful entry of organized labor into the grocery chain, which Amazon owns.
The Trump administration is firing thousands of federal workers on probationary status, or those without civil service protections.
Other eggs will be used by the LA bakery Winter Fate Bakes to make birthday cakes for displaced children.
The daughters of one of the cofounders of Target are expressing their alarm and shock at the discounter's recent moves to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Federal layoffs are starting with huge numbers of probationary workers, and there are warnings of bigger cuts on the way.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 16, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 16, 2025.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw said European leaders need to have a "much stronger message" toward Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine.
The following is the transcript of an interview with GOP Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 16, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 16, 2025.
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
The bird flu case had respiratory symptoms and has since been released from the hospital.
Reena Caprario said her family was told she was "lucky to be alive" after she experienced a heart attack.
The case marks at least the third confirmed bird flu hospitalization in the U.S.
The Federal Drug Administration last month approved Journavx, a new kind of non-addictive pain medication. Doctors say Journavx is an important alternative because the power of opioids helped fuel an overdose epidemic and a surge in fentanyl use. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Michael O'Sullivan, a 24-year-old Irish jockey, died Sunday after falling during a race earlier this month, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board said.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw said European leaders need to have a "much stronger message" toward Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine.
The veteran CBS and NBC journalist discusses why he believes an agreement between Trump and Putin that betrays Ukraine could send a chilling message to the rest of the world about America's position as a trusted global leader.
The 4 Nations Face-off game unfolded against the backdrop of uneasy tensions between the North American neighbors and longtime allies.
Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj in northern India, officials said.
On October 11, 1975, people tuning into the debut of a late-night comedy show saw something unlike any TV variety extravaganza they'd ever seen. Today, "Saturday Night Live," produced by Lorne Michaels, is now an entrenched part of pop culture.
On October 11, 1975, people tuning into the debut of a late-night comedy show saw something unlike any TV variety extravaganza they'd ever seen. Fifty years later, "Saturday Night Live," produced almost continuously by Lorne Michaels, is now an entrenched part of pop culture – 90 minutes of live comedy sketches, commercial parodies and musical acts, headlined by a different celebrity host each week. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with former cast members Rachel Dratch and Fred Armisen, writers Alan Zweibel and Paula Pell, and with Susan Morrison, author of "Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live," about the creation of a television landmark.
You might call artist David Edward Byrd the poster child of posters. "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley remembers the artist who died February 3 at age 83, whose designs for rock groups and Broadway shows captured the psychedelic era of the 1960s and '70s.
In this web exclusive, Edward Norton, a best supporting actor Oscar nominee for "A Complete Unknown," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about playing legendary folk singer Pete Seeger, dramatizing a "mystical" period of music history, and living up to Bob Dylan's "artistic truth." He also discusses a casting director's advice early on in his career, and the freedom to risk failure.
The actor, who received his fourth Oscar nomination for his portrayal of the legendary folk singer, talks about cultivating authenticity in his performances.
Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.
A video depicting various celebrities protesting Ye, also known as Kanye West, for his antisemitic comments went viral on social media this week. However, the video is completely AI-generated. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks it down.
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.
During this week's artificial intelligence summit in Paris, arguments were made that advanced AI is critical in the world's current threat landscape. Many militaries are exploring how advanced AI technology can be integrated into weapons systems, including nuclear missiles. CBS News' Errol Barnett has more.
This week's Paris summit on artificial intelligence ended with the United States and the United Kingdom refusing to sign on to a declaration that calls on the development of AI to be inclusive and sustainable. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
Endangered Mexican long-nosed bats are now being tracked via "eDNA" using their saliva.
Methane is one of the climate-damaging gases emitted by industry, but a British firm has found a way to give it a major makeover.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Hollywood therapist Amie Harwick was attacked and killed by her ex-boyfriend-turned-stalker Gareth Pursehouse in the early morning hours of Feb. 15, 2020.
The Department of Justice submitted an official request to dismiss New York City Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case. Adams is trying to reassure New Yorkers that he is solely beholden to them, saying he never offered to trade on his authority as mayor for an end to his case. Ali Bauman reports.
Henry Pacheco, 44, of Brooklyn charged with second-degree murder, arson and other charges, officials said.
A third, a shadowy figure known online as "Ziz," remains missing in connection with the death of the U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont after authorities linked their cultlike group to six deaths in three states.
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
Get ready for the Snow Moon, February's full moon, which is set to peak on Wednesday morning.
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
We leave you this Sunday with Bison at a very snowy Blue Mounds State Park near Luverne, Minnesota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan speaks with ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is in Germany for the Munich Security Conference. Watch the interview that aired on Feb. 16, 2025.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw said European countries "need to demand a seat at the table" at talks over ending the war in Ukraine by "being uncomfortably aggressive" with Russia. The following is an extended version of Crenshaw's interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" from the Munich Security Conference.
Veteran CBS and NBC journalist Marvin Kalb discusses why he believes an agreement between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that betrays Ukraine could send a chilling message to the rest of the world about America's position as a trusted global leader.
After Vice President JD Vance delivered a keynote address at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, in which he called for Europeans to be more accepting of far-right extremists, the chill in the room gave way to real anger. Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on how Europeans allies are responding.