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Colin Demarco was arrested in January, months after he was seen in a Ring camera image at Vought's door, wearing a surgical mask and gloves.
The Trump administration is planning to close the largest federal climate research center, calling it a source of "climate alarmism." CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to unpack the potential consequences.
At the start of the government shutdown, President Trump posted a video that referred to Russ Vought, head of the White House's Office of Management and Budget, as the Grim Reaper. A new article in ProPublica examines the extent of Vought's influence within the Trump administration. The reporter behind it, Andy Kroll, joins "The Takeout" to discuss what he learned.
CBS News has confirmed a reduction-in-force alert went out at the Departments of Homeland Security and Education, among others. President Trump has threatened permanent firings to pressure Democrats to reopen the government, while Democrats call the layoff notices a scare tactic. Nikole Killion has the latest.
The White House budget office says it has started handing out layoff notices to federal workers as the government shutdown reaches Day 10. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Military pay will stop on Oct. 15 unless lawmakers resolve the government shutdown before then. Democratic Rep. Mike Levin of California joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Layoffs of federal workers began on Friday as the government shutdown entered Day 10. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
President Trump was questioned on Tuesday about whether federal workers will receive back pay for salaries lost due to the government shutdown. The questions came after a draft White House memo suggested furloughed federal workers and employees working without pay are not guaranteed compensation. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Thursday, President Trump posted on social media that he would meet with Russell Vought, the current head of the Office of Management and Budget, to "determine which of the Democrat agencies... he recommends to be cut." Scott Patterson, reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The Trump administration appears poised to use the government shutdown to accelerate federal workforce firings and end federal programs it dislikes. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
The Trump administration is raising the stakes as Congress faces a looming deadline to pass a government funding bill.
Amid President Trump's displeasure with Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that although he is one of the authors of the conservative guidebook Project 2025, he doesn't "even know what that chapter says" about the Fed. Plus, although he said a few weeks ago that the appropriations process needs to be less bipartisan, as the government faces a government funding deadline, he insisted Sunday that he is "not laying the predicate for a shutdown."
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, joins to discuss President Trump's trip to a Federal Reserve facility with Fed Chair Jerome Powell ahead of his departure for Scotland. Meanwhile, The Ohio State University President Ted Carter joins to explain how he's handling a new era of higher education amid the Trump administration's push to assert control over private and public institutions across the U.S.
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Russell Vought, the Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 27, 2025.
The U.S. economy is the largest globally, but its debt outweighs that distinction by trillions. Maya MacGuineas, president of the nonpartisan nonprofit Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins "America Decides" to explain why that's a problem, and how increasing that debt with the latest budget proposal could hurt average Americans.
Hours after taking office, President Trump had ordered government agencies to "take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements."
President Trump spoke from Florida after signing multiple executive orders Tuesday afternoon focusing on expanding access to in vitro fertilization, "radical transparency" for government agencies and establishing oversight functions for the Office of Management and Budget. He took questions on various issues including Ukraine peace talks between a U.S. and Russian delegation. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins with analysis.
Since his return to the White House, President Trump hasn't been shy about using his executive powers. However, many of his actions are being met with legal challenges. Skye Perryman, president and CEO of the nonprofit legal group Democracy Forward, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Russ Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget after Democrats held the floor overnight to oppose his confirmation.
A federal judge on Thursday implemented a short-term delay in the deadline for federal workers to take a deferred resignation. Plus, Democrats led a filibuster on the Senate floor against Russell Vought, President Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland joins "America Decides" to discuss.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked a deadline for federal employees to accept the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" offer. Plus, several state attorneys general announced a lawsuit against the White House over the Department of Government Efficiency. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
The Trump administration has begun using the Office of Personnel Management to send government-wide emails. Two anonymous federal employees have filed a lawsuit citing significant security risks and argue it leaves the government vulnerable to foreign hackers. Billy Mitchell, executive editor at Scoop News Group, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
A memo from the Office of Management and Budget ordering a freeze on federal assistance sparked confusion across the country earlier this week.
The White House's announcement that it is rescinding a memo from the Office of Management and Budget ordering a freeze on federal assistance, but not rescinding the freeze itself, has only caused further confusion. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant has more.
The White House Office of Management and Budget has rescinded a memo calling for a freeze on federal grants and loans, which led to a lot of questions and confusion. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi breaks it down.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs.
"I guess I can say I am considering that," President Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of a limited strike on Iran.
A day after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at his new home, police were still searching his previous residence on the Windsor estate.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Destructive storms blasting through parts of the Midwest spawned tornadoes that hit Indiana and Illinois, as near-hurricane force winds swept parts of the region.
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
American Express tells CBS News it regrets having had Jeffrey Epstein as a client, as files reveal he used the company to book travel for multiple women or girls.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
Large U.S. retailers say the Trump administration tariffs are forcing them to hike customer prices to offset higher costs.
Large U.S. retailers say the Trump administration tariffs are forcing them to hike customer prices to offset higher costs.
The Justice Department's civil antitrust enforcement action against OhioHealth comes a week after DOJ's antitrust chief, Gail Slater, was fired from her post.
One skier remains missing and is presumed dead after an avalanche buried a group of skiers near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday.
American Express tells CBS News it regrets having had Jeffrey Epstein as a client, as files reveal he used the company to book travel for multiple women or girls.
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Large U.S. retailers say the Trump administration tariffs are forcing them to hike customer prices to offset higher costs.
The Justice Department's civil antitrust enforcement action against OhioHealth comes a week after DOJ's antitrust chief, Gail Slater, was fired from her post.
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
The median property tax bill in the U.S. soared 30% between 2019 and 2024, compounding the financial pressures on millions of Americans.
"I guess I can say I am considering that," President Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of a limited strike on Iran.
The Justice Department's civil antitrust enforcement action against OhioHealth comes a week after DOJ's antitrust chief, Gail Slater, was fired from her post.
American Express tells CBS News it regrets having had Jeffrey Epstein as a client, as files reveal he used the company to book travel for multiple women or girls.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
After a successful halfpipe qualifier, Team USA's Hunter Hess flashed an "L" and referenced insults from President Donald Trump.
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
French champion Surya Bonaly backflipped on Olympic ice years before Ilia Malinin was even born, and it brought her penalization, not plaudits.
"I guess I can say I am considering that," President Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of a limited strike on Iran.
American Express tells CBS News it regrets having had Jeffrey Epstein as a client, as files reveal he used the company to book travel for multiple women or girls.
A day after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at his new home, police were still searching his previous residence on the Windsor estate.
Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has earned the most gold medals at the Milano Cortina Games.
"Survivor" returns next week for its 50th season and features fan favorite contestants, including "The White Lotus" creator Mike White. He reflects on his time on the reality competition show, saying, "everybody in my business wants the Oscar. It's like you losers like I wanna win Survivor."
"America's Next Top Model" winner Eva Marcille tells "CBS Mornings" that she "was gobsmacked" after watching behind-the-scenes moments from the reality competition show.
Millennial icon Hilary Duff is out with new music for the first time in more than a decade. She spoke to Anthony Mason about her return to performing, the decision to open up about relationships in her music and life as a mother of four.
Actors Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss speak with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new series "CIA," a spinoff of the "FBI" franchise. The duo talk about their conflicting characters, training for their roles and whether they know how this season ends as they continue to film.
Hilary Duff opens up about taking the stage for the first time in 10 years, addresses fan rumors about her single "Mature," and shares deeply personal lyrics about her sister, Haylie, in a "CBS Mornings" interview.
One of the catalysts for the social media addiction debate was a 2024 book called "The Anxious Generation" by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. His new book tries to help parents and kids break free from screens. Haidt joins CBS News to discuss Mark Zuckerberg, the ongoing social media addiction trial and artificial intelligence.
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
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.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand at the social media addiction trial examining whether children and teens were given access to an addictive and harmful product. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified Wednesday in a civil case over social media addiction allegations that skyrocketing social media use shows how people value the sites and it's not a strategy to keep users addicted. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
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.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
19-year-old college student Sade Robinson went on a first date in 2024 and never returned home. 48 Hours correspondent Anne-Marie Green previews "Sade Robinson and The Secret Beach."
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains under investigation after being questioned by police for hours for suspected misconduct in public office. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on his 66th birthday as an investigation begins for suspected misconduct in public office following the release of more documents related to the probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. BBC News' Zoie O'Brien reports, and lawyer Mark Stephens has more on what's next in the investigation. Also, Virginia Giuffre's family reacts to the news of Andrew's arrest.
Sade Robinson, 19, disappeared after a first date. Milwaukee investigators say clues in her car pointed to her assailant.
A man charged with trying to bribe a juror with up to $100,000 at the drug trafficking trial of a former heavyweight boxer pleaded guilty to obstructing justice.
NASA's new boss blasted both Boeing and his own space agency for the botched Starliner flight that left two astronauts stuck in space for months.
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were expecting to spend eight to 10 days in space. They ended up remaining in orbit for 286 days.
Engineers were able to fully fuel NASA's Artemis II moon rocket without any signs of leaks like the ones that derailed an earlier dress rehearsal.
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
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.
"Survivor" returns next week for its 50th season and features fan favorite contestants, including "The White Lotus" creator Mike White. He reflects on his time on the reality competition show, saying, "everybody in my business wants the Oscar. It's like you losers like I wanna win Survivor."
Business owners are reacting to the Supreme Court ruling striking down President Trump's sweeping tariff policy. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
The six Supreme Court justices who ruled against President Trump's sweeping tariffs listed different reasons for their decisions. CBS News' Jan Crawford breaks down the monumental ruling.
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump doesn't have the authority to impose sweeping tariffs unilaterally. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman, Jessica Levinson and Ed O'Keefe report.
Kelly Pannek, a member of the U.S. women's hockey team, is celebrating a gold medal win after a stunning match against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Pannek joined CBS News 24/7 Mornings with her reaction.