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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Trump says Iran deal not final, will resume bombing "if they don't behave"
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
Senate postpones Clayton's confirmation hearing after Trump upends plans
The Senate canceled Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday after President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
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Is Russia burning through air defense missiles at an "unsustainable rate"?
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
Victims ID'd in B-52 bomber crash that killed 8 at Edwards Air Force Base
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
Tropical Storm Arthur, first Atlantic tropical cyclone of year, forms off Texas coast
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas.
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"The most famous judge in America, for a while," on highs and lows of a Trump trial
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Read the 14 points of the agreement between Iran and the U.S.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison for Gilgo Beach serial killings
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
The Obama Presidential Center and Library opens in Chicago
After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026.
DOJ taps prosecutor to coordinate human trafficking, child exploitation cases
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appointed Alessandra Serano to serve as the Justice Department's national coordinator on human trafficking and child exploitation cases.
Victims ID'd in B-52 bomber crash that killed 8 at Edwards Air Force Base
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Social Security faces looming benefit cuts. Can the program be saved?
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
Social Security faces looming benefit cuts. Can the program be saved?
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
Want to start a business? AI can help, business owners say
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
What to expect as Kevin Warsh leads his first Fed interest rate meeting
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
Yum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
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Read the 14 points of the agreement between Iran and the U.S.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
The Obama Presidential Center and Library opens in Chicago
After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026.
DOJ taps prosecutor to coordinate human trafficking, child exploitation cases
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appointed Alessandra Serano to serve as the Justice Department's national coordinator on human trafficking and child exploitation cases.
Georgia lawmakers not changing voting maps during special session
Georgia House leadership say they are holding off on redrawing Georgia's legislative maps during the special legislative session.
Senate postpones Clayton's confirmation hearing after Trump upends plans
The Senate canceled Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday after President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
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Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases"
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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Read the 14 points of the agreement between Iran and the U.S.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
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Is Russia burning through air defense missiles at an "unsustainable rate"?
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
Vance says text of U.S.-Iran deal will be released Friday "at the latest"
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
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Trump says Iran deal not final, will resume bombing "if they don't behave"
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors, Pentagon says
Critics have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes as well as their effectiveness since the U.S. military began them in September 2025.
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Durand Bernarr on new music
Durand Bernarr talks about collaborations in his music, why his new album's title is a tribute to his father and his music journey since his viral Grammy speech earlier this year.
Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with first World Cup hat trick
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
America250 announces concert headliners, host
Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins are set to headline America250's "America's Block Party Concert," with Queen Latifah set to host. Rosie Rios, the chair of America250, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
A look at the adaptation of "I Will Find You"
Harlan Coben talks about casting for the Netflix adaptation of his 2023 bestselling novel "I Will Find You." The series stars Sam Worthington, who describes how fatherhood impacted him in his role and how he sees his character.
"Star Wars" lightsaber and more iconic film props going up for auction
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
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Want to start a business? AI can help, business owners say
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
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.
Anthropic to meet Trump officials, Axios says
Anthropic's senior staff is planning to meet with White House officials amid a recent dispute over the company's safety measures. Maria Curi, a tech reporter for Axios, has more.
U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Heuermann addresses court as he's sentenced
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison
Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
5 arrested in White House UFC attack plot
The FBI says it foiled a plot to attack Sunday's UFC event at the White House. Court records detail an alleged plot to use drones carrying explosives and snipers to target certain event attendees. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Gilgo Beach serial killer to be sentenced
Rex Heuermann, the man who pleaded guilty in April to the Gilgo Beach murders, is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. Tom Hanson reports on how the case unfolded.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue psychiatric defense in NYS murder trial
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Trump on Iran deal nuclear weapons details
President Trump told CBS News' Nancy Cordes that he would bomb "the hell" out of Iran if they don't adhere to the latest agreement, despite the text not including much about developing nuclear weapons.
Details emerge on UFC plot suspects
More details are emerging on the suspects in the alleged plot to attack the UFC event at the White House on Sunday. 19 people were involved in the alleged scheme, the FBI said. CBS News' Sarah Lynch has the latest.
Jay Clayton confirmation hearing postponed
The Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday postponed Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence after President Trump said in a social media post he wouldn't appear. In the announcement, Mr. Trump made multiple demands to Congress. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Fed votes to leave interest rates unchanged
The Federal Reserve board voted Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged in its first decision since Kevin Warsh took over as chair. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
Trump, Modi meet at G7 summit
President Trump met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit, and emphasized that the two had a "very good" conversation despite past tensions between the two nations. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more context.