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President Trump is open to some type of federal action, several sources told CBS News, and he has said publicly he'd "do it to save the jobs."
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was grilled by senators on Capitol Hill Tuesday over his appearance in recently released Epstein files. Lutnick's appearance in the files does not implicate him in any wrongdoing. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
The White House was on defense on Tuesday regarding Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.
The Census Bureau said it began planning the 2030 census in 2019.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, ticked higher in June.
China is refusing to let a U.S. Department of Commerce employee and a Wells Fargo banker leave the country, officials say.
New GDP data shows the U.S. economy shrank at an 0.5% annual pace from January through March, the first quarterly drop in three years.
The Trump administration says it agreed to a framework for a trade deal with China. Plus, new data from the Labor Department shows inflation rose less than expected last month. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Kelly O'Grady have more.
The U.S. economy shrank during the first three months of 2025. The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that U.S. gross domestic product declined at an annual rate of 0.3% from January to March. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Ed O'Keefe have more.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has issued a stark warning on the far-reaching inflation impact of the Trump administration's economic policies. His comments come as new Commerce Department data shows that retail sales rose more than expected last month with some economists attributing that to people trying to get ahead of tariff-driven price increases. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
The president's tariff announcements have rocked the stock markets and fueled concerns of an economic downturn.
Market volatility continued Tuesday with major indexes closing in the red as President Trump negotiates tariffs with Canada. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes sat down with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to discuss the stock swings, inflation and risks of a recession.
President Trump backed off doubling Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs after Ontario suspended a 25% electricity surcharge on several U.S. states. Nancy Cordes talked to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who brokered the truce with the Ontario premier.
Six weeks into his second term, President Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. From tariffs to DOGE cuts to an immigration crackdown, the president's agenda is already making waves at home and overseas. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is slated to deliver the Democratic response. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion report on what to expect.
President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced Tuesday a new "gold card" that would allow wealthy immigrants to buy a path to citizenship for $5 million and replace the current investment green card system. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains.
Moving the U.S. Postal Service into the Commerce Department, should it take place, would happen through an executive action, source say.
The wealthy financier is a staunch supporter of the president's hardline trade polices.
Lutnick is stepping down as head of investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald as he prepares to head the Commerce Department.
President-elect Donald Trump has not yet mentioned potential picks for four Cabinet positions for his second term in the White House. This comes as former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz visits Capitol Hill ahead of the traditional confirmation process in the Senate. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Trump has picked Howard Lutnick, a crypto enthusiast and the head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, to be commerce secretary.
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is focused on U.S. advanced microchip production — and keeping the chips out of China and Russia.
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is focused on U.S. advanced microchip production — and keeping the chips out of China and Russia.
The Commerce Department says the nation's gross domestic product, or GDP, rose at an annual rate of 2.8% from April through June. That's more than the 1.9% rate economists had expected for the second quarter. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to explain what the GDP growth says about the economy, and how the Federal Reserve could read the data.
While the final months of a president's time in office are known as the "lame duck period," President Biden made it clear to the country Wednesday night that he has a lot more to accomplish prior to Jan. 20. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, possible vice presidential contender for Kamala Harris, joins "America Decides" to unpack the administration's plans for the next six months as well as Harris' VP search.
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is focused on U.S. advanced microchip production — and keeping the chips out of China and Russia.
Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.
President Trump had backed challengers to Indiana state senators who voted against his redistricting plan — and on Tuesday, most of them won.
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Three passengers were evacuated from the vessel and human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled to be questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Vivek Ramswamy will face Democrat Amy Acton, a former Ohio Department of Public Health director, in November.
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
CBS News projected that former Sen. Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary, while incumbent Sen. Jon Husted ran unopposed.
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled to be questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
Authorities say Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier, shot his wife and then fled into the woods in northern Tennessee.
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.
The lawsuit claims that Meta's Llama is generating summaries — and, in some cases, verbatim copies — of original works.
Routes that are under a certain distance will no longer offer food and beverage service, the airline said.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled to be questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Derek Merrin won the GOP primary in Ohio's 9th Congressional District on Tuesday, setting up a rematch against longtime Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in what's expected to be one of the most contested House races of the year.
The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people.
President Trump had backed challengers to Indiana state senators who voted against his redistricting plan — and on Tuesday, most of them won.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
A rare form of hantavirus is believed to have spread person-to-person on board a cruise ship. Three people are dead, four more are ill and nearly 150 others are stranded aboard the ship, where they will stay potentially for months until they are cleared to leave. Tom Hanson has more.
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed four people and infected at least four others, officials said.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.
Three passengers were evacuated from the vessel and human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.
The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people.
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
"The Lost Boys," starring Shoshana Bean, leads this year's Tony nominations along with "Schmigadoon!" Both opened just weeks ago, and each cinched 12 nods. CBS News New York reporter Dave Carlin has more about the nominees.
Oprah Winfrey selected "John of John" by award-winning author Douglas Stuart, known for "Shuggie Bain," as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, Douglas Stuart, read an excerpt from his novel that Winfrey calls " a complex and compelling tale that ultimately showcases the transformational power of love."
CBS News' Adriana Diaz and contributor Lauren Sherman join CBS News 24/7 to share details from the 2026 Met Gala.
The nominees for the 79th annual Tony Awards, which air on CBS on June 7, were revealed on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin joins with more.
GAP Inc. executive vice president and creative director Zac Posen discusses designing model Kendall Jenner's dress for this year's Met Gala. He also dives into other looks that stood out at the annual event.
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
The high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI now involves testimony about a co-founder's personal diary. Vanity Fair contributor Tom Dotan 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.
"This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs," CEO Brian Armstrong said in a letter to employees.
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
A woman in Washington state is accused of trying to run over a child on an e-bike. Police say she later attempted to break into a home. The child was not harmed in the incident and the woman is now facing felony charges.
Authorities are looking for the owners of a sailboat as they continue to investigate the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, the American who went missing in the Bahamas while sailing last month. Cristian Benavides reports.
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
An investigation is underway in New York City after multiple locations were vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. CBS News' Jared Ochacher reports from Queens.
In northern Tennessee, a retired Special Forces soldier is accused of shooting his wife and then using his training to disappear into the woods. Nicole Valdes reports.
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.
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
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.
A woman in Washington state is accused of trying to run over a child on an e-bike. Police say she later attempted to break into a home. The child was not harmed in the incident and the woman is now facing felony charges.
Authorities are looking for the owners of a sailboat as they continue to investigate the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, the American who went missing in the Bahamas while sailing last month. Cristian Benavides reports.
President Trump is pausing the U.S. mission to guide commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz while questions linger about the future of the war with Iran. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Two passengers who came off a cruise ship infected with hantavirus may have a rare strain that can spread from one human to another, South African health officials say. Tom Hanson has the latest.
President Trump's White House ballroom has a new additional $1 billion price tag and American taxpayers could be covering the costs. Senate Republicans say the taxpayer funds are needed for what they call the "East Wing Modernization Project," including unspecified "above-ground and below-ground security features." Mr. Trump has repeatedly insisted the ballroom would be fully funded with his own money and private donations.