Judge eases ban on DOGE access to sensitive Treasury information
A New York judge has relaxed a ban she'd put on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency preventing it from accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury Department information.
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President Trump takes questions from reporters in the Oval Office; Pope Francis issues audio message to followers three weeks into hospitalization for pneumonia.
USPS looks to raise price of "forever" stamp to 78 cents
The Postal Service contends, as it did last year before a similar increase, that the price hike is needed to achieve financial stability.
Musk, RFK Jr., others speak at Cabinet meeting
Members of President Trump's Cabinet, along with Elon Musk, touted their accomplishments during a Cabinet meeting Thursday at the White House. See their remarks.
Social Security backtracks on in-person ID proofing. Here's why.
The agency said it's reversing a decision to cut phone services for identity verification after a backlash from seniors.
Why the stock market ended the day in the red
Tuesday was another volatile day for the markets as tariff uncertainty gripped Wall Street. President Trump's reciprocal tariffs are set to go into effect Wednesday. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady, Aaron Navarro, Ramy Inocencio and Nikole Killion have all the latest tariff details.
Social Security wrongly tells some recipients their payments ended
One family said they were dismayed when the Social Security site said their disabled adult son was no longer receiving benefits.
"Hands off!" rallies held across U.S.
Thousands of demonstrators participated in "Hands off!" rallies across the U.S. over the weekend to protest the Trump administration's policies, including immigration, tariffs and cuts to federal jobs and programs. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Bernie Sanders says U.S. under Trump is facing "unprecedented level of danger"
Across the U.S., tens of thousands have been attending rallies held by the Vermont Senator, who says that the nation is moving rapidly toward what he calls an oligarchy influenced by billionaires.
Bernie Sanders on the danger posed by Trump, Musk
Across the U.S., tens of thousands have been attending rallies held by Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has said that the nation is moving rapidly toward what he calls an oligarchy influenced by billionaires. Sanders sits down with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa to discuss the senator's criticism of the Trump administration; the influence of Elon Musk and other wealthy backers in Washington; the pressure campaign waged by the White House against some law firms; and why, at age 83, Sanders continues to fight.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
"Hands Off!" demonstrations protest Trump, Musk across U.S.
More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups.
Argentinian president doubles down on Trump support amid tariff shock
As world leaders wrung their hands over President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcements, Argentine president Javier Milei was feted at Mar-a-Lago.
How an Argentinian leader inspired Musk cuts
CBS News has learned that Elon Musk's DOGE is setting its sights on the Peace Corps. The agency could face similar job cuts that other government departments have felt since President Donald Trump tasked the billionaire with slashing the federal workforce. The blueprint for Musk's cost-saving measures can be traced to another world leader elected in 2024: Argentina's Javier Milei.
Recapping this week in politics
A 25-hour speech on the Senate floor, the costliest judicial race in U.S. history, President Trump's tariffs and a tanking stock market that followed are some of the most significant political moments from the past week. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" with analysis.
Musk, DOGE use access to Social Security data to elevate claims against migrants
Musk, DOGE say they're using access to Social Security data not just to probe claims of waste and fraud, but also to see if immigrants are abusing the system.
Bernie Sanders warns the U.S. is now a "pseudo-democracy"
Preview: In an interview to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 6, the Vermont Senator decries the influence of billionaires such as Elon Musk on the political process.
Experts wary of Social Security code rewrite
Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency team want to rebuild the Social Security Administration's base code, which is written in a computing language from the 1960s, to one that's more modern. According to a new piece in Wired, that planned migration could put benefits used by millions of Americans at risk. Makena Kelly, senior writer at Wired, joins "America Decides" to explain.
Uncertainty for federal workers fired then rehired: "What a mess"
Thousands of probationary employees were rehired by federal agencies after lawsuits challenging the legality of their terminations. But many of them still aren't working.
Layoffs spiked by 205% last month, fueled by DOGE mass firings
Job cuts more than tripled to 275,240 last month, a surge caused by mass layoffs of government workers by Elon Musk's DOGE.
Tesla sales drop 13% from last year
Tesla reported that sales estimates have dropped 13% from last year. The dip comes along with the worst quarter for the company's stock in three years. Kelly O'Grady has more.
How Susan Crawford won Wisconsin's court race
Democrat-backed Judge Susan Crawford won Tuesday's Wisconsin Supreme Court race, beating her Republican-endorsed opponent by 10 points. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the results.
Wisconsin, Florida election results
The Wisconsin Supreme Court race and the special elections in Florida reaped mixed results for both political parties. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down the data, and Nikole Killion has more on the balance of power in Congress.
Is Crawford's win a rebuke of Musk?
Susan Crawford's win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race comes after Elon Musk spent more than $20 million to support her rival. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Tesla decelerates as its vehicle shipments slid 13% in first quarter
Tesla is seeing softer demand for its electric vehicles amid protests over Elon Musk's government role at DOGE.
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