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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.
Iran launched attacks on the UAE and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S. destroyed Iranian boats "that attempted to interfere" with Project Freedom.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, according to defense officials.
Hundreds of Minuteman III nuclear missile silos dot the landscape from Colorado up to the Canadian border, but a major transition is underway.
Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Elizabeth Smart, who survived abduction and sexual abuse as a teenager and went on to become a child safety advocate, recently revealed a pivot into body building.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
Hundreds of Minuteman III nuclear missile silos dot the landscape from Colorado up to the Canadian border, but a major transition is underway.
Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Tickets for Monday's Metropolitan Museum of Art event in New York City are into the six figures — if you get an invite.
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, according to defense officials.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and Sen. Raphael Warnock join Margaret Brennan.
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The effects of overtourism; horse therapy; a tool to help keep dementia in check; Sting on "The Last Ship"; a golf journalist takes over a failing golf course; a Mozart exhibition; and collecting PEZ dispensers.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia. National Public Radio correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with neurologist Dr. Jonathan Rosand about how making changes to your daily habits might just be the prescription needed.
Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, according to defense officials.
Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations.
Police said several were injured in the incident, which happened in the Grimmaische Strasse, a street that leads into central Leipzig's shopping area.
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Celebrities graced the Met's green and white carpet with their interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is Art," inspired by the exhibit "Costume Art." Here are some of the most unforgettable, showstopping looks of the night.
The Met Gala got underway in New York City Monday night, but it wasn't without controversy. CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher has more.
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have reached a settlement in their legal battle over the making of "It Ends With Us." Details of the agreement have not yet been made public.
The 2026 Met Gala is facing controversy over its honorary chairs, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos. Adrianna Diaz reports.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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.
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
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.
The White House was on lockdown Monday afternoon after the Secret Service shot a gunman just blocks away near the Washington Monument. Nicole Sganga reports.
Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was moved off suicide watch in jail ahead of his appearance in court on Monday. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro is claiming that Cole Allen, the suspect linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, fired a shot that hit a Secret Service agent's vest. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
At least 18 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
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.
Celebrities graced the Met's green and white carpet with their interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is Art," inspired by the exhibit "Costume Art." Here are some of the most unforgettable, showstopping looks of the night.
Florida has become the latest state to approve a partisan gerrymandered congressional map. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has a look at the nationwide congressional redistricting moves.
Fallout continues from Spirit Airlines' closure; new details on missing U.S. soldiers in Morocco.
Secret Service shoots gunman near Washington Monument; United flight was only 20 feet above New Jersey Turnpike when landing gear hit truck.
A federal judge on Monday criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions at the D.C. jail where he is being held. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.