Today in Trump: February 11, 2017
Your daily guide to what's happening in the Trump administration
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Pearl Harbor to get historic recognition by Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will recognize the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941
President-elect Trump has "candid" 1st meeting with a foreign leader
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets Trump, top advisers, in Manhattan, calls him "candid," and "trustworthy"
Japanese PM Abe to meet with Donald Trump in New York
Trump did not ask for or receive any sort of briefing on U.S.-Asia policy ahead of the meeting, CBS News reports
Shinzo "Super Mario" Abe's animated Tokyo 2020 pitch wows Rio
People who saw Rio Olympics closing ceremony were just as impressed with the teaser for the next games in Japan
Global stocks rise on Japan stimulus ahead of Fed statement
Futures augured a tepid start on Wall Street: Dow futures added 0.2 percent while S&P futures gained 0.1 percent
Japan stimulus hopes boost world stock markets
U.S. stocks were poised to open higher, with both Dow and S&P 500 futures up 0.4 percent
In Hiroshima, Obama calls for world without nuclear weapons
More than 70 years after an atomic bomb decimated Hiroshima, Japan, President Obama paid his respects to the 140,000 lives lost
Japan urges G7 to avert another economic crisis
During the talks, Japanese PM compared the current global economic situation to conditions just before the 2008 financial crisis
Abe slams Obama over "despicable" Okinawa murder
Abe told reporters he had lodged a protest with Obama over the murder, which has been linked to an American worker on the U.S. military base in Okinawa
Japan slips into technical recession with latest contraction
Analysts say the government is now more likely to announce a spending package later this year
Obama regrets Japan PM's WikiLeaks woes
President called Prime Minister Abe to express regret over allegations of U.S. spying, but not for the spying itself
Japanese prime minister ends state visit
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe concluded his weeklong stay in the U.S. with a tour of his former Los Angeles college
Shinzo Abe offers condolences for U.S. soldiers killed in World War II
Abe is the first Japanese prime minister to address a joint session of Congress
Obama admits challenges of getting trade deal passed
Despite meeting with Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, no breakthrough has come yet for the Asia-Pacific trade agreement
A state dinner orchestrated with military precision
In White House kitchen, executive chef Cris Comerford and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto are hard at work preparing for honor for Japan's Prime Minister
Japan Prime Minister comes to U.S. for nationwide tour
Shinzo Abe, in the United States promoting ties between the two countries is one of several leaders from Asia who will visit this year
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Federal agents clash with protesters day after ICE officer fatally shoots woman
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Senate advances war powers resolution to limit further Trump strikes on Venezuela
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
Pilot who helped plan Venezuelan operation wounded in Caracas, sources say
Venezuelan defensive positions opened fire on Delta Force commandos during the pre-dawn raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
DOJ pursues new criminal probe into Letitia James over financial transactions
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe centering on financial transactions between New York AG Letitia James and her hairdresser, two sources said.
House poised to approve 3-year health care tax credit extension
The House is on track to approve a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with a growing number of Republicans poised to back the measure.
House fails to override Trump's vetoes of 2 bills that passed unanimously
The House on Thursday failed to override two of President Trump's vetoes of bipartisan bills, with Republicans largely sticking by the president.
Iran cuts internet access as deadly protests spread
Iran facing "nationwide internet blackout," monitoring group says, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.
Vance says new assistant attorney general position to investigate fraud
Vice President JD Vance said a nominee for the new assistant attorney general position will be announced in the coming days.
Minnesota investigators say FBI blocked them from accessing ICE shooting evidence
The Minnesota agency tasked with investigating the killing of a U.S. citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has withdrawn from the case, alleging federal authorities have restricted its access to evidence.
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DOJ pursues new criminal probe into Letitia James over financial transactions
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe centering on financial transactions between New York AG Letitia James and her hairdresser, two sources said.
Gov. Walz implores FBI to allow state to participate in investigation
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implored the federal authorities to allow state investigators to work alongside them as they launch a probe into the shooting death of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.
Vance says new assistant attorney general position to investigate fraud
Vice President JD Vance said a nominee for the new assistant attorney general position will be announced in the coming days.
ICE officer who shot woman in Minneapolis was dragged by a car in June incident
The Minneapolis-based officer was part of an enforcement and removal operations special response team and had a decade of experience.
USPS says your mail might no longer receive a same-day postmark
A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by specific dates.
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USPS says your mail might no longer receive a same-day postmark
A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by specific dates.
Gmail adds AI to help you write messages and keep track of your inbox
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
IRS says tax returns can be filed starting Jan. 26. Here's what to know.
Taxpayers can start filing their 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, 2026, the IRS says.
U.S. trade gap shrinks to lowest level since 2009 as imports fall
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in October amid declines in imports of pharmaceuticals and gold.
Trump says he'll ban large investors from buying single-family homes
President Trump said "people live in homes, not corporations," in announcing plans to bar big investors from home purchases.
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DOJ pursues new criminal probe into Letitia James over financial transactions
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe centering on financial transactions between New York AG Letitia James and her hairdresser, two sources said.
Gov. Walz implores FBI to allow state to participate in investigation
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implored the federal authorities to allow state investigators to work alongside them as they launch a probe into the shooting death of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.
Vance says new assistant attorney general position to investigate fraud
Vice President JD Vance said a nominee for the new assistant attorney general position will be announced in the coming days.
ICE officer who shot woman in Minneapolis was dragged by a car in June incident
The Minneapolis-based officer was part of an enforcement and removal operations special response team and had a decade of experience.
Pilot who helped plan Venezuelan operation wounded in Caracas, sources say
Venezuelan defensive positions opened fire on Delta Force commandos during the pre-dawn raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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RFK Jr. says it may be "better" if fewer children receive the flu vaccine
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
Concerns with drinking water on some airlines
A new study found potential health concerns with the drinking water on some airlines where you might order coffee or tea. The review was of airplane drinking water stored in onboard tanks, not bottled products. Of the 10 major airlines, Delta scored best, while JetBlue and American were the bottom two carriers.
The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent.
Six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases are no longer being recommended for all children by the CDC.
New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
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Pilot who helped plan Venezuelan operation wounded in Caracas, sources say
Venezuelan defensive positions opened fire on Delta Force commandos during the pre-dawn raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Iran cuts internet access as deadly protests spread
Iran facing "nationwide internet blackout," monitoring group says, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.
Pope Leo asks cardinals to help him "point the way for our path ahead"
Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church's first ever American leader, appears to signal a more inclusive leadership style than his predecessor.
Could the Iran protests "be a turning point" for its Islamic rulers?
Iran's exiled crown prince wants Iranians to seize the momentum of mass protests, and one analyst believes it could prove a tipping point.
Police reportedly to question bar owners after deadly ski resort blaze
A lawyer for victims' families hopes police questioning the Swiss bar's French owners means "a welcome resurgence of the investigation" into the deadly blaze.
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Meet the team behind "The Traitors"
The drama and deceit of the Emmy-winning reality show "The Traitors" returns in season four with a star-studded cast. Anthony Mason got a behind-the-scenes look at the show with host Alan Cumming.
Holly Hunter on "Star Trek" series
Academy Award winner Holly Hunter is starring in the new Paramount+ original series "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" as the Star Trek franchise marks its 60th anniversary. She talks with CBS Mornings about the series and being part of the Star Trek legacy.
Nick Reiner's attorney withdraws, insists client is "not guilty of murder"
Alan Jackson, who famously won an acquittal in the murder trial of Karen Read and represented disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein, did not explain his decision to withdraw.
Sophie Turner talks new thriller "Steal"
"Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner is starring in a new thriller series called "Steal." She plays Zara, who works at a London pension fund investment company when thieves force her to help them steal billions of dollars. She talks to CBS Mornings about the series, how she prepared for the role and rising to fame in "Game of Thrones."
Brigitte Bardot's funeral draws hundreds to pay respects in Saint-Tropez
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot was private, but hundreds poured into the streets of Saint-Tropez to pay their respects to an icon of the 1960s silver screen.
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Gmail adds AI to help you write messages and keep track of your inbox
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
AI company, Google settle lawsuit over Florida teen's suicide linked to chatbot
The terms of the settlement, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, were not disclosed.
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.
AI renewing some Utah prescriptions: Politico
In Utah, artificial intelligence can now renew some prescriptions. A Politico exclusive says the pilot program will "test how far patients and regulators are willing to trust AI in medicine." Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her reporting.
Laundry-folding robot debuts at CES 2026
Technology leaders are gathering in Las Vegas for CES, one of the industry's biggest conferences of the year. CNET editor at large Bridget Carey joins CBS News with a firsthand look at the new gadgets on display.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Gov. Walz implores FBI to allow state to participate in investigation
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implored the federal authorities to allow state investigators to work alongside them as they launch a probe into the shooting death of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.
AOC reacts to ICE officer shooting
New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is reacting to the shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where an ICE officer killed Renee Good. This comes as other lawmakers weigh potential congressional action against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Trump, Vance reacted to the ICE shooting
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance are reacting to the shooting that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday where an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Noem on ICE officer who killed Renee Good
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem took questions from reporters Thursday, a day after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good near protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.
What we know about Renee Good
Details are emerging about Renee Good, the 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother who was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by an ICE officer. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.
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NASA considers bringing space crew home due to medical issue
NASA said the unidentified astronaut is "stable," but the agency is considering all options, including a possible early return to Earth for Crew 11
Astronomers discover never-before-seen celestial object: "Cloud 9"
The hydrogen cloud is a remnant of the universe's early formation, NASA said in a news release.
NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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Vance slams media over ICE shooting coverage
Vice President JD Vance reiterated the Trump administration's message about Wednesday's fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis during Thursday's White House press briefing. Vance said the ICE agent acted in "self-defense." CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Questions about ICE protocol after shooting
Protests are continuing in Minneapolis after a woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent on Wednesday. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more. Warning: This report contains disturbing video.
Pope Leo meeting with world's cardinals
Pope Leo is meeting with the world's cardinals at the Vatican this week for discussions that could impact the future of the Catholic Church. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
House poised to pass ACA tax credit extension
The House is set to vote Thursday on a three-year extension of enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act. Nine Republicans joined all Democrats during a procedural vote Wednesday to advance the measure. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Vance addresses fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Vice President JD Vance appeared at Thursday's White House press briefing, defending ICE and attacking the media after Wednesday's fatal ICE shooting of a woman in Minneapolis. Following Vance's remarks, CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman provided context.