Trump, GOP members celebrate tax bill passage
"Hasn't been done in 34 years but actually really hasn't been done because we broke every record," President Trump said
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"Hasn't been done in 34 years but actually really hasn't been done because we broke every record," President Trump said
"We have done a job like no administration has done," Trump said of the sweeping GOP tax bill
The Senate passed the final plan early Wednesday morning
Telecom giant says 200,000 workers will get $1,000 bonuses "over the holidays" if the bill is signed by Christmas
Consider making these tax-shrinking moves before Dec. 31 if Republicans succeed in passing their tax overhaul
The Joint Committee on Taxation calculates taxes will rise in a decade for everyone earning up to $75,000
President Donald Trump is counted among the winners in the $1.5 trillion GOP tax package
Bob Schieffer spoke with Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) on raising the debt ceiling, spending cuts, and tax reform; Then, Bob Schieffer spoke with Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on his bipartisan effort to try and solve America's budget crisis; Also, Bob Scheiffer comments on the government's smoke and mirror spending cuts.
President Trump on Saturday touted how "fantastic" the GOP tax bill will be for "middle-income people"
The widening gap between rich and poor is blamed on "massive educational inequalities" in the U.S. and taxes
House, Senate Republican conferees iron out differences between versions of measure, hoping to give president Christmas gift to sign
A new agreement crafted by Republicans in Congress would see smaller cuts for middle and low-income families
President Trump made his closing argument for a tax overhaul, speaking at the White House a day after Roy Moore's loss in Alabama
The former U.S. attorney may not be in Washington in time to vote against the GOP's tax bill
Its one-page memo says the reductions will pay for themselves, based on an assumption few economists agree with
They worry that "less conventional" provisions could pose a "major distortive impact on international trade"
Trump tweeted that the tax bill was "shaping up even better than projected"
Critics say the Republican tax plans could divert funds from public schools and make it harder to afford college
Between the health care battle, tax fight, ongoing Russia investigation and near-constant stream of staffing changes, Mr. Trump has had lot on his plate. But what wins has he racked up at the end of his first year? CBS News' Will Rahn joins CBSN to talk about President Trump's momentum.
Investors are switching to sectors with higher effective tax rates, like retail, and exiting low-tax sectors, like tech
The president's discussion with business owners and families at the White House revolved around the GOP-led tax bill
The House tax bill would end the $7,500 federal incentive for the Leaf, which the company now makes in Tennessee
The president takes credit for rising growth and stock prices, but their uptrends depend on forces beyond his control
The Senate majority leader isn’t spooked by nonpartisan analysis that the tax plan could grow federal deficits by over a trillion dollars
A survey of business economists finds scant growth from lower taxes but potential harm from a trade deal rewrite
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.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
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.)
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the International Criminal Court for his alleged role in the killings of at least 32 people
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
A woman from Pennsylvania found a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Researchers say the U.S. is experiencing a "reading recession" that predates the pandemic. But some places are bucking the trend, chalking up higher test scores.
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
A Chinese manufacturing giant tells CBS News how its sprawling factory runs with a fraction of the human workforce previously required.
"I'd been checking the status feverishly to see if anything was in my bank account," one small business owner said.
CPI gas price index has surged 28% from a year ago, while overall energy costs are up nearly 18%, new inflation data shows.
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, a crucial step in President Trump's push to make Warsh the central bank's leader, replacing Jerome Powell.
The Trump Organization says its former Australian construction partner is just distracting from "his own defaults and failures" as he bails on plans for a Trump Tower.
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
The Trump administration plans to name longtime immigration official David Venturella as the interim head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, replacing acting director Todd Lyons, a spokesperson and two U.S. officials said.
The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.
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)
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
The Trump Organization says its former Australian construction partner is just distracting from "his own defaults and failures" as he bails on plans for a Trump Tower.
"Monster Wolf" is an animatronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals.
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the International Criminal Court for his alleged role in the killings of at least 32 people
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
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.
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.
Inspired by a true story, Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers as they discover more than $20 million of cartel cash during a drug raid and reveals corruption within the department. But now the real-life officers involved in the raid are suing Damon and Affleck through their production company. Carter Evans reports.
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.
In federal court on Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified about his leadership and pushed back against claims made by co-founder Elon Musk. Musk, who has since launched his own AI company, is suing Altman and OpenAI, claiming it flipped its original structure as a neutral nonprofit in favor of a for-profit business.
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 White House invited 16 top U.S. executives to join President Trump on his trip to China. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the move could signal to Beijing.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand on Tuesday to defend himself against a lawsuit brought by his former business partner, Elon Musk. Paresh Dave, senior writer for Wired, joins to unpack the case so far.
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."
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.
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
The suspect who allegedly fired into a major road near Boston had prior criminal convictions. Jericka Duncan reports on new details about the shooting and the suspect.
The Justice Department announced criminal charges against the ship operator in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse that killed six people in 2024. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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.
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Internal government documents and information given to Congress show the Guantanamo Bay military base in Cuba remains mostly empty a year after President Trump vowed to use it to house thousands of migrants facing deportation. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Inflation has soared to its highest level in nearly three years, rising to an annual rate of 3.8%. Surging fuel prices, a result of the war with Iran, are impacting businesses and consumers. Jason Allen reports.
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.