Trump mulls several names for new White House chief of staff
Mr. Trump has a list of candidates to replace John Kelly as White House chief of staff, and he says more than 10 people want the job
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Trump considering options for chief of staff
President Trump is now considering several candidates to replace General John Kelly as White House chief of staff, after his top choice, Pence aide Nick Ayers, declined to accept the position. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang discusses who is under consideration and what the president is looking for in Kelly's successor.
Rep. Maxine Waters could heighten scrutiny of banks
The likely new chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee is no friend to the nation's biggest banks
Student watchdog: U.S. has "turned its back on young people"
Federal official in charge of protecting student borrowers from predatory lending resigns in protest
Government overhaul plan unveiled
Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget, announced a plan to reorganize part of the federal bureaucracy to make the government work better. He spoke at a Cabinet meeting with President Trump at the White House.
What Kathy Kraninger's nomination might mean for the CFPB
Trump's pick to run the consumer finance agency has no relevant experience, which some see as part of his plan
Trump taps nominee to take over consumer protection bureau
The president intends to nominate Kathy Kraninger to replace Mick Mulvaney, who has been leading two agencies
Consumer protection chief fires consumer board
Members of panel focused on preventing abuse by financial industry say federal agency is losing its way
Dem senator, Trump budget chief spar in testy exchange at hearing
Massachusetts Democrat blasts OMB chief over his votes to abolish the CFPB, which he now runs as interim director
CFPB's Mulvaney: "I have not burnt the place down"
CFPB's acting director insists that he's enforcing consumer-protection laws, "just doing it differently" than predecessor
Consumer agency spent $5,000 on frosted windows for senior staff
CFPB head Mick Mulvaney, before he took over the agency, once said he wanted to eliminate it
Wells Fargo could be facing another record fine
CFPB chief Mick Mulvaney, set to appear before Congress, may be pushing for a penalty of up to $1 billion
Enforcement actions at watchdog agency halt under Trump
Since Mulvaney took over, the CFPB has not recorded a single enforcement action whatsoever
Mick Mulvaney allowed big pay bumps at consumer agency
Mick Mulvaney, when he was a congressman, railed against government spending and co-sponsored a bill to eliminate the CFPB
Why an Ivy League-educated former clown is running for Congress
If Washington operated as smoothly as a circus, everyone might be better off, former clown Steve Lough says
Mulvaney says Trump "looks forward to signing" spending bill
"The president supports the bill, looks forward to signing it," Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney said
Former payday lender CEO now wants to run the CFPB
It's another sign of a much cozier relationship between the financial industry and the bureau now led by Mick Mulvaney
From a SNAP recipient to Trump: Food box is a "terrible idea"
Trump proposed replacing food stamp program with Blue Apron-type food box. Larry Jackson, a SNAP recipient, talked with CBS News about what's wrong with the plan
Mulvaney says military parade could cost $30 million
Office of Management and Budget director says costs are estimated in the $10 million to $30 million range
Mulvaney: WH reaction to Porter was "completely reasonable and normal"
"He wasn't entirely forthcoming with him and I think the photographs took everybody by surprise," said Mulvaney of Porter
Transcript: WH Budget Director Mick Mulvaney on "Face the Nation"
Mulvaney joined us to discuss the budget deal, its effects on the deficit and this week's turmoil among the White House staff.
Equifax failed to offer basic security, senator says
Elizabeth Warren urges financial regulator to hold the credit bureau accountable and not back off its investigation
Budget director defends Trump on shutdown efforts
The Senate is expected to vote Monday at noon on a short-term funding bill that would keep the government funded through Feb. 8
What happens to the U.S. military during a shutdown?
Members of the military are still on duty as Washington comes to a standstill over funding disputes
Mulvaney: Shutdown not "good for the administration"
Mulvaney said the administration has been "very straightforward from the beginning" that the White House does "not want this shutdown"
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Stocks plunge and oil prices soar as war rages with no end in sight
Trump's assurances that a rising U.S. death toll and soaring energy prices will be temporary and worth the pain are failing to assuage jittery investors.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Hegseth says Iran will eventually have no choice but to surrender
Secretary Pete Hegseth says it's President Trump who will set the terms of Iran's surrender, noting the U.S. is confident it will come, even as Iran's president said the U.S. demand for "unconditional surrender" is "a dream that they should take to their grave."
Anthropic sues Pentagon over "supply chain risk" designation
Anthropic sued the Defense Department on Monday over the Pentagon's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
FBI launches terrorism probe into IED attack outside Mamdani's residence
Videos, verified by the CBS News Confirmed team, show a man apparently yelling "Allahu Akbar" just as a protester throws an "ignited device" during an anti-Islam demonstration
Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil tops $100
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
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Wes Moore to give commencement addresses in 2028 battleground states
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
JFK's grandson criticizes "Love Story" as Daryl Hannah slams her portrayal
The series "Love Story," which follows the relationship between JFK Jr. and his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, has received pushback over its portrayals.
LAPD identifies woman arrested for allegedly firing shots at Rihanna's home
The Los Angeles Police Department identified the woman as 35-year-old Ivanna Ortiz. She has been booked for attempted murder.
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California rep. leaves GOP to become an independent, complicating majority
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said Monday he was immediately leaving the Republican Party to become an independent.
Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil prices spike
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Stocks slump as Iran war sends oil prices above $100 a barrel
Stocks in the U.S. renewed their slide on Monday after global oil prices topped $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
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Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil prices spike
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Stocks slump as Iran war sends oil prices above $100 a barrel
Stocks in the U.S. renewed their slide on Monday after global oil prices topped $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Live Nation to open Ticketmaster to other sellers in U.S. antitrust deal
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
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California rep. leaves GOP to become an independent, complicating majority
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said Monday he was immediately leaving the Republican Party to become an independent.
Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Live Nation to open Ticketmaster to other sellers in U.S. antitrust deal
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
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Wes Moore to give commencement addresses in 2028 battleground states
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
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More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
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23 soccer players sent off after huge brawl in Brazilian Cup final
Former Brazil forward Hulk was among the players sent off following the violence that lasted more than a minute.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Police warn of "crocs absolutely everywhere" after Australia floods
Police in Australia warned of crocodiles "absolutely everywhere" and said they had moved more than 1,000 people across the state into shelter after massive floods.
5 Iranian soccer players seek asylum in Australia, says exiled prince
Iran's women's soccer team were branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they return home.
U.S., Ecuador carry out joint anti-drug strikes, video shows
U.S. and Ecuadoran forces conducted "lethal kinetic operations" inside Ecuador to combat drug trafficking in the South American country, SOUTHCOM said.
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Matthew Fox on starring in "The Madison"
Matthew Fox, who starred in the hit series "Lost," talks about being part of the cast for the new Paramount+ show "The Madison." He describes how he relates to his character, why he decided to return to Hollywood and working with Kurt Russell again.
Controversy over new series "Love Story"
Daryl Hannah, who dated John F. Kennedy Jr. in the 1990s, criticized the series "Love Story" and its portrayal of her. The FX series is about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, focusing on their courtship and marriage, which began after Kennedy's relationship with Hannah. In The New York Times, Hannah said the portrayal of her is "not even remotely accurate."
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire; suspect arrested, LAPD says
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
2 Chainz on fatherhood and success
Grammy-winning rapper 2 Chainz sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his memoir, "The Voice in my Head is God."
Viola Davis and her latest co-star, author James Patterson
The Oscar-winning actress often writes book-length biographies for the characters she portrays on screen. And now she's written an actual book: "Judge Stone," a courtroom thriller co-authored with bestselling writer James Patterson.
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The evolution of Apple over 50 years
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
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.
Apple turns 50, in a world it helped create
David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.
Extended interview: Tim Cook
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Charges announced in NYC explosives attack
Charges have been announced against two men after an explosive device was ignited outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence over the weekend. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Latest on explosive devices at Gracie Mansion
TATP, or triacetone triperoxide, was found inside undetonated explosive devices near New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Monday. She also said the incident is being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
Latest on devices at NYC mayor mansion
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch provided updates on the explosive devices outside of the Gracie Mansion on Sunday after tensions escalated between two different protest groups. Tisch said the devices are being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Explosive devices thrown at NYC mayor's home
The FBI launched a terrorism investigation after confirming that explosive devices were thrown at the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during protests nearby. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Explosive devices thrown outside Mamdani home
The FBI's terrorism unit is investigating after improvised explosive devices were thrown during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City's mayor. It started as an anti-Islam protest, but a group of counter-protesters also gathered. Two men have been arrested, police say. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Iranian soccer team members in Australia
President Trump says he's spoken with the Australian prime minister about members of the Iranian national women's soccer team who don't want to return to their home country amid the war. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Dow slips, oil prices skyrocket amid Iran war
Wall Street is having a rough day as the Iran war spurs on skyrocketing oil prices. Clayton Seigle, senior fellow for the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS, joins CBS News to discuss.
Charges announced in NYC explosives attack
Charges have been announced against two men after an explosive device was ignited outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence over the weekend. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Major travel delays amid partial shutdown
The partial government shutdown is causing major travel delays across the U.S. as TSA struggles with staffing shortages. CBS News' Elaine Quijano has more.
Latest on Iranian girls' school bombing
The U.S. is "likely" responsible for the deadly bombing of a girls' school in Iran, sources told CBS News. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters Saturday that an investigation into the incident is ongoing. CBS News' Oivia Gazis has more.