Elon Musk makes false claim about billion-dollar National Park survey
In a Fox News interview, Musk claimed DOGE found billions in waste — including a nearly billion-dollar National Park Service survey. No evidence supports that.
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Federal judge blocks mass firings of CFPB workers
A federal judge has blocked the mass firings of employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deportations under Alien Enemies Act
President Trump invoked the wartime Aliens Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members earlier this month.
Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.
Trump targets law firms with executive orders
Since January, President Trump has signed over 100 executive orders, some aimed directly at law firms connected to legal cases against him. As legal battles mount, some firms are pushing back, while others negotiate or settle. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi breaks down the impact.
Nikola founder Trevor Milton receives full pardon from Trump
Nikola's Trevor Milton says he received a call from President Trump about a pardon for his fraud conviction.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
How tariffs could affect wedding costs
The average wedding in the U.S. costs more than $30,000. Now, event planners are warning couples that prices could go up because of tariffs. CBS News' Nancy Chen shows how to say "I do" without going into debt.
Vances visit Greenland amid takeover push
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance are visiting Greenland, which has been a focus of U.S. politics as President Trump pushes to take over the island. A recent poll shows 85% of people in Greenland say they do not want to be part of the United States. CBS News' Holly Williams has more.
New strikes hit Yemen amid Signal fallout
President Trump has publicly backed national security adviser Mike Waltz and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, but sources say privately the president has expressed frustration about the Signal chat and how it accidentally included Jeffrey Goldberg, a journalist from The Atlantic. Meanwhile, overnight, new air strikes hit Houthi rebel positions in Yemen. CBS News' Willie James Inman has the latest.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
Impact of cuts at federal health agencies
The Department of Health and Human Services announced on Thursday that it's cutting around 20,000 workers, or 24% of the workforce. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down how the cuts could impact Americans' health care.
These are the Trump officials' names that appear in the Signal chat
Defenese Secretary Pete Hegseth, national security adviser Mike Waltz and more of the contacts who appeared in the Signal group chat about a U.S. attack on Houthis in Yemen.
Trump administration to investigate 4 California universities over admissions
The latest action comes after the U.S. Department of Education said it was investigating 52 universities for alleged racial discrimination earlier this month.
Want to avoid costly environmental regulations? Just email the EPA.
The EPA announced that it would speed up the process by which industry can bypass provisions of the Clean Air Act by emailing President Trump.
Trump's tariffs won't just raise car prices, but insurances rates, experts say
President Trump's newly announced 25% tariffs on all vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S. is set to take effect April 2.
Can Britain still trust America with secrets?
The inadvertent inclusion of a journalist in a group chat discussing military plans in Yemen is drawing scrutiny, not just in the U.S., but among allies overseas. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Turkish Tufts student arrested, held by ICE
The detention of a Turkish student attending Tufts University in Massachusetts has triggered another legal battle. The Trump administration is defending her arrest, alleging the woman engaged in activities supporting Hamas. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
What led to Stefanik's pulled nomination
President Trump said Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's nomination to be the next U.S. Ambassador to the U.S. has been withdrawn. Her nomination had been stalled for two months amid a razor-thin Republican majority in the House, which appears to be the main reason for the withdrawal. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Some GOP members call for leaked chat probe
The White House is still playing defense on the controversial text chain discussing military strikes in Yemen that inadvertently included a reporter. Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Republican Roger Wicker along with ranking Democrat Jack Reed are asking for an expedited inspector general investigation into the incident. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more of the fallout.
Potential impact of Trump's auto tariffs
President Trump says he will put a 25% tariff on all foreign vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S. Kelley Blue Book executive editor Brian Moody breaks down the potential impact.
Elise Stefanik's nomination to be U.N. ambassador withdrawn
No Senate confirmation hearing had been scheduled for U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik, a congresswoman from New York.
ICE detains University of Alabama doctoral student
A grad student at the University of Alabama was taken into custody by ICE agents this week, the university said. The reason why has not been made clear.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
New texts emerge from Signal chat
Members of the Trump administration stood firm on Wednesday in their claims that classified information was not included in the Signal group chat about military operations in Yemen. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic who was accidentally added to the text chain, has released more messages, including a detailed timeline sent before the attack began. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
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Trump exalts progress in Iran war after warning country will be "hit very hard"
President Trump warned Iran that it would be "hit very hard," after calling for the country's "unconditional surrender."
Hegseth says anyone helping Iran's war efforts will be "confronted strongly"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening, whether it's in public or back-channeled."
Bodycam video contradicts ICE claims in fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez
Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent.
Russian strike on apartment building kills at least 8 in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack and called for an international response.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
Para alpine skier wins Russia its first Paralympic medal in 12 years
Russian athletes are back competing under their own flag in the Winter Paralympics at Milan Cortina.
At least 6 dead after tornado rips through Michigan and storms hit central U.S.
Severe storms were sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warned tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.
Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25M question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he's "not quitting"
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
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Pope Leo names veteran Vatican diplomat as new ambassador to the U.S.
Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, is currently the Holy See's ambassador to the United Nations in New York.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he's "not quitting"
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
DOJ asks appeals court to restore Trump's executive orders targeting law firms
The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that invalidated President Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
At least 6 dead after tornado rips through Michigan and storms hit central U.S.
Severe storms were sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warned tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.
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Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
House hunting? Here's what to know as the spring buying season arrives.
Although home prices remain elevated, conditions are shaping up to be more favorable for buyers this year, experts said.
United CEO said U.S. airfares could rise as Iran war drives up oil prices
Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.
These 10 jobs are most exposed to AI, Anthropic finds
The maker of the Claude chatbot says its research could help identify economic disruptions by measuring how AI is currently reshaping work.
Stocks sink as oil prices sizzle and U.S. hiring fizzles
Stocks fell after new government data showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and as investors fret over oil prices.
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Trump meets with Latin American leaders in Miami amid war on Iran
The White House called the gathering of Latin American leaders the "Shield of the Americas" summit.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he's "not quitting"
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
DOJ asks appeals court to restore Trump's executive orders targeting law firms
The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that invalidated President Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
Man convicted in plot to assassinate Trump that was tied to Iran's paramilitary
A Pakistani business owner accused of trying to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil.
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A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
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China's Xi Jinping calls for political loyalty amid military purge
"There must be no one in the military who harbors disloyalty to the (ruling Communist) Party," Xi said.
Trump meets with Latin American leaders in Miami amid war on Iran
The White House called the gathering of Latin American leaders the "Shield of the Americas" summit.
Pope Leo names veteran Vatican diplomat as new ambassador to the U.S.
Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, is currently the Holy See's ambassador to the United Nations in New York.
Para alpine skier wins Russia its first Paralympic medal in 12 years
Russian athletes are back competing under their own flag in the Winter Paralympics at Milan Cortina.
Russian strike on apartment building kills at least 8 in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack and called for an international response.
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Book excerpt: "Judge Stone" by Viola Davis & James Patterson
The Academy Award-winning actress and the bestselling writer team up for a courtroom thriller that touches on the lightning-rod issue of abortion.
Maggie Gyllenhaal talks thriller "The Bride!"
Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks about reimagining "Bride of Frankenstein" to create her new gothic thriller "The Bride!" which she wrote, produced and directed. The star-studded cast includes Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale and her brother, Jake Gyllenhaal.
Extended interview: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal tells "CBS Mornings" featured host Vladimir Duthiers about the inspiration behind her new film "The Bride!," a reimagining of the 1935 classic "The Bride of Frankenstein," collaborating with its stars and more.
Britney Spears arrested on suspected DUI
Britney Spears is out of police custody after she was arrested Wednesday in California on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. A representative for Spears said this "was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable," adding, "Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law."
Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
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Study: AI overuse can lead to "brain fry"
Artificial intelligence promised to lighten the workload while increasing productivity. But as more people are using AI for work, a new study published in Harvard Business Review finds AI overuse could cause "brain fry." CBS News correspondent Lana Zak spoke with the study's lead author to unpack the findings.
Affordable ways to protect your aging parents
The most recent government data shows nearly 28% of Americans live alone. The number has risen for decades, especially for older generations. Ash-har Quraishi shows simple tools that can provide extra security and protection for your aging loved ones.
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 CEO apologizes for leaked memo
The CEO of Anthropic is apologizing for a leaked internal memo amid a feud with the Pentagon over its AI model. The memo criticized the Trump administration and OpenAI. It comes after the Defense Department declared Anthropic a supply chain risk or a possible security risk.
Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk on Thursday amid their feud over AI guardrails. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News with more.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Latest on Utah triple murder suspect
A manhunt for a triple murder suspect in Utah ended Thursday when Ivan Miller, 22, was arrested in Colorado. Here's what to know about the investigation.
Austin gunman assaulted woman at Tesla facility in December, lawsuit alleges
The gunman who carried out the mass shooting last weekend in Austin, Texas, assaulted a woman three months earlier at a Tesla facility, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Texas.
Kouri Richins' friends take stand at trial
Becky Lloyd, a neighbor and friend of Kouri Richins, who is accused of fatally poisoning her husband in 2022, testified at her trial on Thursday about conversations they had about Richins' marriage. Lloyd said Richins' told her, "In many ways it would be better if he [Richins' husband], if he were dead" in a serious tone. Richins denies killing her husband and has pleaded not guilty to charges.
Body parts of kidnapped tourist found on Bali beach, police say
Ihor Komarov, 28, was identified from DNA samples taken from the dismembered body and compared to those of his mother, police said.
Suspect arrested in Utah triple homicide
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of three women in Utah, identifying him as Ivan Miller. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Latest on Utah triple murder suspect
A manhunt for a triple murder suspect in Utah ended Thursday when Ivan Miller, 22, was arrested in Colorado. Here's what to know about the investigation.
Deadly tornadoes and storms slam central U.S.
At least six people were killed in Michigan and Oklahoma on Friday after deadly tornadoes and storms ripped through the region.
U.S. batters Iran on 8th day of war
President Trump threatened ongoing strikes on Iran, saying Saturday on social media the country will be "hit very hard" as the war enters its eighth day. On Friday, Mr. Trump demanded "unconditional surrender" from the country.
Oil prices surge amid war in Iran
Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss how the war against Iran is impacting the price of oil and gas. She also breaks down the February jobs report.
Trump ramps up pressure on Tehran
President Trump ramped up pressure on Iran Friday, demanding "unconditional surrender," while the White House made it clear that Mr. Trump wants to be a part of the decision on Iran's next leader.