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Questions about Secretary of State Pete Hegseth's future remain after news came out of Mike Waltz's departure as national security adviser. This comes as the defense officials confirm a potential military parade for President Trump's birthday. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Administration officials including Marco Rubio and Kristi Noem championed the law during President Trump's first term.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to bring transparency to the American people.
The Trump administration's emerging media strategy focuses on the 8 a.m. hour of a Fox News program frequently watched by MAGA loyalists and their boss: President Trump.
Journalist included in government group chat about attacks on Houthi rebels in Yemen; Mexican businesses brace for price hikes amid tariff uncertainty
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, who voted against advancing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's nomination, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Hegseth has "created chaos" at the Pentagon, which has left the department "without having the appropriate people to run things."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over his use of Signal group chats.
President Trump will begin his weekend in Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral as thousands prepare to say their final goodbyes. CBS News New York reporter Tony Aiello has more. Plus, CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Eleanor Watson report on Mr. Trump's interview with Time Magazine and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Out of those symbols, 685 are Confederate monuments, the Southern Poverty Law Center said in its report.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Pentagon as more details emerge about recent deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine. This comes as President Trump appears frustrated by the lag in negotiations for a ceasefire. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
President Trump and administration officials are standing behind Pete Hegseth despite new scrutiny over the defense secretary's use of the messaging app Signal. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, and Patrick Svitek, politics breaking news reporter for The Washington Post, join "America Decides" to discuss.
CBS News has learned that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently asked to retrofit a space next to the Pentagon press briefing room with a makeup studio to prepare for television appearances. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has the details.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire again amid reports that he shared Yemen attack plans with his wife, brother and personal attorney on the messaging app Signal. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under heavy scrutiny after CBS News and other outlets learned he shared attack plans in a second Signal group chat with his wife, brother and personal attorney on the same day a different chat inadvertently included a journalist. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
President Trump told reporters Tuesday he has "no intention of firing" Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, one day after Mr. Trump called Powell a "major loser." Stef Kight, politics reporter at Axios, and Jake Traylor, White House reporter at Politico, join "America Decides" to discuss the president's comments and more.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing some calls to resign over a second Signal chat where he reportedly discussed sensitive military plans with his wife, brother and personal attorney. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports how the Trump administration is processing it all.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire again for sharing Yemen attack plans in a Signal group chat, this time with his wife, brother and personal lawyer. Hegseth is blaming "leakers" for the scandal. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is pushing back against accusations that he sent his wife and brother details on a Signal chat about a U.S. military strike in Yemen. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is pushing back on new reports about his apparent use of the Signal texting app to share sensitive information with family members. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
President Trump is publicly standing by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid scrutiny over his use of a Signal chat. It was revealed that Hegseth used his personal phone to share details about impending strikes in Yemen on a private thread that included his wife, brother and personal attorney. His brother and attorney have official positions at the Pentagon. The Defense Department doesn't deny the reports, but says no classified information was shared.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared details about impending U.S. airstrikes in Yemen with a private Signal group that included his wife, brother and personal attorney, according to sources familiar with the messages. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
CBS News has learned that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared details about U.S. airstrikes on Yemen in a second group chat on Signal with his wife, brother and personal lawyer. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
President Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump will attend Pope Francis' funeral in Rome. The president paid his respects to the late pontiff during an Easter egg roll at the White House on Monday. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Iran's military says it's trained and ready for any new U.S. assault as Trump predicts a "long talk" about the war with China's President Xi in Beijing.
Utah mom Kouri Richins was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole on Wednesday, after a jury convicted her of murder and other charges in her husband's 2022 death.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping comes as members of Congress are calling for a crackdown on China's ability to acquire U.S. farmland, citing national security concerns.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he met with President Mohammed bin Zayed, sources told CBS News.
Fed chairs usually have a great deal of influence over the committee that sets interest rates, but their power is not absolute. And experts say Warsh will need to work to form consensus.
The Trump administration is also warning states to crack down on Medicaid fraud or risk losing funding for their anti-fraud units.
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are preparing to announce a bipartisan task force aimed at addressing how sexual misconduct claims are handled within the House of Representatives, multiple sources confirm to CBS News.
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
Utah mom Kouri Richins was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole on Wednesday, after a jury convicted her of murder and other charges in her husband's 2022 death.
The Senate voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, marking a victory for President Trump.
Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are preparing to announce a bipartisan task force aimed at addressing how sexual misconduct claims are handled within the House of Representatives, multiple sources confirm to CBS News.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he met with President Mohammed bin Zayed, sources told CBS News.
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
Fed chairs usually have a great deal of influence over the committee that sets interest rates, but their power is not absolute. And experts say Warsh will need to work to form consensus.
The Senate voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, marking a victory for President Trump.
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
A Chinese manufacturing giant tells CBS News how its sprawling factory runs with a fraction of the human workforce previously required.
President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping comes as members of Congress are calling for a crackdown on China's ability to acquire U.S. farmland, citing national security concerns.
Fed chairs usually have a great deal of influence over the committee that sets interest rates, but their power is not absolute. And experts say Warsh will need to work to form consensus.
The Senate voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, marking a victory for President Trump.
Georgia lawmakers will return to the Capitol on June 17 for a special session focused on redistricting.
Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are preparing to announce a bipartisan task force aimed at addressing how sexual misconduct claims are handled within the House of Representatives, multiple sources confirm to CBS News.
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
This marks the longest decline in overdose deaths in decades, according to preliminary government data.
Alzheimer's Association CEO and president Joanne Pike shares some recommendations on which foods to eat, and which foods to limit, for better brain health. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
A recent survey by the Alzheimer's Association found most adults think maintaining brain health is very important, but they don't know what steps to take. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
Daily physical activity is one of the important steps to building healthy habits to lower the risk of dementia. As part of a three-part series, "Brain Health: From Awareness to Action," Alzheimer's Association President and CEO Joanne Pike joins "CBS Mornings" with tips on incorporating exercise into your routine as part of their "(re)think your brain" initiative. Learn more about their "6-Step Challenge" at rethinkyourbrain.org (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association)
President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping comes as members of Congress are calling for a crackdown on China's ability to acquire U.S. farmland, citing national security concerns.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he met with President Mohammed bin Zayed, sources told CBS News.
The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure.
A black bear killed a man working for a Canadian uranium exploration and acquisition company in Saskatchewan.
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
Actor Geena Davis talks about starring in the new series "The Boroughs," if there are parallels between herself and the character she plays, and why she's drawn to supernatural projects. She also addresses representation in the entertainment industry.
The action movie "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise, was released 40 years ago. To celebrate its anniversary, the film and its sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," are returning to AMC theaters nationwide for one week. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, the stars and executive producers of "Dutton Ranch," sit down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about reprising their "Yellowstone" roles for the series spinoff. The series premieres May 15 on Paramount+.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.
As smartphones become more advanced, are batteries keeping up? CNET senior mobile expert Abrar Al-Heeti joins to explain how you can improve your phone's battery life.
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
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.
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
Josh Tyrangiel, a producer, journalist and author, breaks down the potentially positive uses of artificial intelligence amid concerns. Tyrangiel explains how AI can help solve meaningful problems and breaks down its use in schools.
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote a book about grief, to life without parole for the murder of her husband. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Utah mom Kouri Richins was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole on Wednesday, after a jury convicted her of murder and other charges in her husband's 2022 death.
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the murder convictions against Alex Murdaugh and ordered a new trial. Murdaugh was found guilty in 2023 of killing his wife and son in 2021. The court questioned "improper" conduct by the county clerk, Becky Hill, who later wrote a book about her time working on the trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Lady Pachar was shot that day while traveling by car to a gym in the southwestern city of Machala.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
As smartphones become more advanced, are batteries keeping up? CNET senior mobile expert Abrar Al-Heeti joins to explain how you can improve your phone's battery life.
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote a book about grief, to life without parole for the murder of her husband. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Vice President JD Vance took questions from reporters Wednesday after announcing new anti-fraud initiatives.
Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday as the next Federal Reserve chair. Warsh will succeed Jerome Powell, whose term ends Friday. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Vice President JD Vance was asked Wednesday about a potential 2028 pairing with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on a run for president. See the moment.