Federal agencies told to submit "reorganization plans," prepare for mass firings
The Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management asked agencies to submit plans for downsizing by March 13.
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The Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management asked agencies to submit plans for downsizing by March 13.
President Trump took questions after his Cabinet meeting and made comments about many topics involving his administration. Mr. Trump allowed Elon Musk to speak about his efforts with the Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, and took questions about several topics.
President Trump allowed Elon Musk to join his first Cabinet meeting where they commented on potential fraud among federal employees and the cuts at different agencies. Mr. Trump also took questions on Ukraine, China, European security, his "gold card" effort for wealthy foreigners and other subjects. CBS News' Fin Gomez reports.
The bill's adoption appeared in doubt leading up to the final vote.
The White House finally gave a name for the DOGE acting administrator.
The House adopted a budget proposal on Tuesday night, a first step in paving the way for President Trump's legislative agenda. More than $800 billion in spending cuts are under consideration, and could target Medicaid.
For the second time in two weeks, DOGE's "receipts" don't match its cost-cutting claims.
Elon Musk told federal workers Monday evening that they had "another chance" to justify their work or lose their jobs. The original deadline passed later on Monday.
Elon Musk is doubling down on his threat demanding federal workers to explain what they did last week or lose their jobs. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Fin Gomez break down the billionaire's position.
The move applies to immigrants over the age of 13 who are in the U.S. unlawfully and who have not submitted fingerprints or registered with the federal government.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is crediting the Trump administration's immigration policies for the drop it's seeing in border apprehensions. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez rode along with some agents to see what's happening at the border.
A CBS News review of records of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board shows it has experienced a surge in new cases amid the torrent of layoffs by the Trump administration.
The White House announced it will choose which news outlets get to cover President Trump in close quarters or in events with limited access.
Cuts to the U.S. cybersecurity agency and FBI affected the federal workers tasked with stopping foreign interference in elections.
Bitcoin has dropped to its lowest price in three months as the Trump administration embraces cryptocurrency. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
The AP argues its reporters have been unconstitutionally banned from some events by three White House officials.
The selection of former Secret Service agent and right-wing media commentator Dan Bongino as deputy to FBI Director Kash Patel places two staunch Trump allies atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency.
Elon Musk posted Saturday on his social media site that failure to reply to the email would be taken as a resignation.
Some federal agencies, including the State and Defense Departments, told their employees not to respond to an email asking for a list of tasks they completed.
Elon Musk and DOGE sent an email to federal employees demanding they list five things they worked on in the past week, saying failure to respond would be taken as resignation. But multiple agency heads are telling their staffers not to respond to the email. Willie James Inman reports.
Thousands of Internal Revenue Service employees are out of a job as the Trump administration cuts the size of its workforce. CBS News reporter Kati Weis spoke with one of those employees.
The Trump administration is facing over 80 lawsuits that are making their way through the legal system. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen breaks down the latest developments.
The Trump administration has lifted its order that suspended some groups from providing legal services to migrant children. Michael Lukens, executive director for the Amica Center for immigration rights, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Moving the U.S. Postal Service into the Commerce Department, should it take place, would happen through an executive action, source say.
Model and actress Hunter Schafer said her new passport lists her gender as male despite selecting female while filling out paperwork.
Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to let inspectors return.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for contests in New York, South Carolina, Maryland and Utah.
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including one saying she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
Millions in France are enduring extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and 40 drowning deaths reported since June 18.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
Most Britons say leaving the European Union was a mistake and they'd favor a new referendum, but politicians have little appetite to reopen the wound.
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
Court documents referenced RMS Titanic's plan to sell artifacts including a bronze cherub, a necklace of gold nuggets and a heart-shaped pendant.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance is warning.
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for contests in New York, South Carolina, Maryland and Utah.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
Most Britons say leaving the European Union was a mistake and they'd favor a new referendum, but politicians have little appetite to reopen the wound.
Millions in France are enduring extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and 40 drowning deaths reported since June 18.
A Mount Everest veteran tells CBS News why retrieving "Green Boots," whose remains have become a grim waypoint for climbers, would be a perilous mission.
Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to let inspectors return.
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
Jim Parsons speaks about starring in the musical "Titaníque," which is a comedic retelling of the story of the "Titanic," from the perspective and songs of Celine Dion. Parsons talks about why he wanted to portray's Rose's mother, the show's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the cast.
Clive Davis, known for propelling artists across genres to stardom, died Monday at the age of 94. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King looks back at his legacy in the music industry.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Clive Davis, the legendary music mogul who shaped the careers of several superstars, died Monday at 94. Carter Evans looks back on his life.
After decades of building some of America's greatest hits, legendary music executive Clive Davis died Monday at 94. Narada Michael Walden, a singer-songwriter and record producer who worked closely with Davis, joins CBS News to reflect on the music mogul's legacy.
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Artificial intelligence-generated images, videos and deepfakes are becoming more common in political advertising to attack opponents or influence Americans' opinions. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to discuss.
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 recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
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.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
Investigators familiar with the case believe it is likely that two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family were written by the person or group that abducted her. While the first note demanded millions in bitcoin, the second claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died, albeit not purposefully, according to sources who reviewed the notes. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more details on the case.
Two people are dead, including a police officer, after a suspect opened fire at police in Montreal. The suspect is also dead. Shanelle Kaul reports on the investigation. Warning, some of the video is graphic.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Two people were killed and a child was injured in a shooting inside a library in Chico on Monday, officials said.
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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.
Record-breaking heat is slamming Europe. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano takes a look at the forecast.
The Trump administration and Iran are providing conflicting messages on potential nuclear inspections as part of a future agreement. Meanwhile, negotiations between the U.S. and Iran could drift further apart over Israel's war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Jim Parsons speaks about starring in the musical "Titaníque," which is a comedic retelling of the story of the "Titanic," from the perspective and songs of Celine Dion. Parsons talks about why he wanted to portray's Rose's mother, the show's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the cast.
Argentina's Lionel Messi broke a World Cup record during a match against Austria, becoming the tournament's top-scoring athlete as he racked up his 18th goal across his World Cup career. Former U.S. player Charlie Davies gives Messi his kudos and reacts to other top headlines from the world of soccer.
British lawmaker Andy Burnham is a favorite pick to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer following Starmer's resignation announcement. Author and journalist Ian Dunt has more context.