Vivek Ramaswamy projected to win Ohio GOP nomination for governor
Vivek Ramswamy will face Democrat Amy Acton, a former Ohio Department of Public Health director, in November.
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Why Trump is focusing on Indiana statewide races
Republicans are keeping a close eye on Ohio and Indiana on Tuesday as voters cast their ballots in state and congressional primaries. CBS News' Fin Gómez has all the key details.
7/21: The Takeout: Major heads to Milwaukee
On this edition of 'The Takeout," Major Garrett heads to Milwaukee to cover the 2024 Republican National Convention. His guests include former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, and former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.
DOGE task force gains access to U.S. Treasury data, payment systems
The news comes after departure of Treasury's acting Deputy Secretary David Lebryk after more than 30 years of service.
Elon Musk's DOGE faces lawsuit as Donald Trump is inaugurated
National Security Counselors, a public interest law firm, alleges the Department of Government Efficiency is breaking a federal a law.
Vivek Ramaswamy expected to depart DOGE
Trump's choice to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency is expected to announce a gubernatorial campaign after the new administration begins.
Latest news on Trump Cabinet picks
As news emerges of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis picking Ashley Moody to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat, there are reports that Vivek Ramaswamy may be considered to take over JD Vance's Ohio Senate seat. CBS News' Nancy Cordes is following the latest.
Ramaswamy links immigration to sitcoms
Vivek Ramaswamy, a close ally to President-elect Donald Trump, is linking U.S. immigration woes, and the hiring of tech workers overseas, to an apparent American preference for certain 90s sitcom characters. CBS News' Taurean Small has more on the latest take regarding immigrants.
Why Trump, Ramaswamy are fighting remote work
President-elect Donald Trump said he will challenge a Biden-era deal allowing federal employees to work hybrid or remotely through 2029. Indeed Hiring Lab economist Allison Shrivastava joins "The Daily Report" to discuss why.
Future of government spending deal unclear
House of Representatives members have been told there will be no more votes Wednesday night after President-elect Donald Trump announced his opposition to House Speaker Mike Johnson's spending plan. That means lawmakers will not vote Wednesday on the continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown. Dave Weigel, politics reporter for Semafor, and Juliegrace Brufke, senior political reporter for The Daily Beast, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Trump comes out against Johnson spending bill
President-elect Donald Trump, alongside several Republican lawmakers and other conservative leaders, are defiant in their opposition to House Speaker Mike Johnson's spending bill that would keep the government open through mid-March. Congress has until midnight Friday to prevent a shutdown. CBS News' Taurean Small, Fin Gómez and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Gov. Chris Sununu discusses future of the GOP
New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu campaigned for Nikki Haley during the Republican primary nearly a year ago. Like many Haley voters, the governor eventually chose to back President-elect Donald Trump. Gov. Sununu joins "America Decides" to discuss the future of his party following Trump's election win.
Lara Trump steps down as RNC co-chair
Lara Trump will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee.
Is Hegseth making progress gaining support?
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, was on Capitol Hill again Thursday to try to gain support among Republican senators for his confirmation. He is accused of sexual assault and workplace misconduct but has denied any wrongdoing. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Hegseth working to save defense secretary bid
Pete Hegseth sat down with several senators Thursday as he works to save his bid to be President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense amid accusations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and mismanaging money when he ran a veterans' nonprofit. The former Fox News host has denied all allegations of wrongdoing. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Nikole Killion report.
Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new Department of Government Efficiency
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on DOGE plans
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are meeting with lawmakers Thursday on plans for the newly coined of Department of Government Efficiency.
Musk, Ramaswamy threaten Planned Parenthood funding
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy laid out their plan to cut federal spending under the newly-established and unofficial Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. In an op-ed, they wrote that they plan to "end federal overspending" by taking aim at funding for "progressive groups like Planned Parenthood." NOTUS reporter Oriana Gonzalez has more.
Here's where Elon Musk says his DOGE will aim to cut federal spending
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
What to know about Musk and Ramaswamy's op-ed
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy shed some light on their plans for the Department of Government Efficiency in an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on that and Pete Hegseth's visit to Capitol Hill to push for his confirmation as secretary of defense.
Musk, Ramaswamy detail plans for "DOGE"
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal detailing their plans for their Department of Government Efficiency and revealing some of the programs they might target. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on that and the latest on President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth.
How likely are the major "DOGE" cuts
President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, has vowed to cut $2 trillion in government spending. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at how realistic that promise is.
What to know about Trump's DOGE, led by Musk and Ramaswamy
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what it's about.
Trump's sweeping education plans
President-elect Donald Trump is proposing sweeping education changes like eliminating the Department of Education and cutting back loan forgiveness programs ahead of taking office in January. The Washington Post education writer Laura Meckler joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his plans and the likelihood they will come to fruition.
Gaetz misconduct probes under fresh scrutiny
President-elect Donald Trump has selected longtime ally, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, to serve as his next attorney general. CBS News investigative producer Michael Kaplan joins "America Decides" to examine the misconduct allegations against Gaetz, which he has denied. Then, Meridith McGraw, national political correspondent for Politico, and Andrew Desiderio, senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, join to discuss.
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U.S. launches "self-defense strikes" on Iran, says warships came under fire
As President Trump again voiced optimism that Iran will "make a deal" to end the war, Tehran declared itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.
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Trump pardon recipients face congressional probe over "pay-to-play" questions
Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers.
A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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U.S. strikes 2 Iranian ports as American warships come under fire
Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on Thursday, and the U.S. struck on two Iranian ports abutting the strait, putting into question an increasingly fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Blanche: Immigrants who committed fraud to become U.S. citizens should worry
The acting attorney general is touting the administration's stepped-up denaturalization efforts.
Tennessee approves new congressional map dissolving majority Black district
Tennessee Republicans earlier Thursday approved a measure to overturn the state's ban on mid-decade redistricting.
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State Department reviewing all Mexican consulates in U.S. as tensions grow
The State Department is initiating a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the United States, a U.S. official said, a move that could lead Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider ordering the closure of some posts.
Trump-appointed council proposes major redesign of FEMA response role
A council appointed by President Trump has proposed major changes to FEMA's disaster relief response.
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U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Can AI help you figure out how much money you need to retire?
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Trump-appointed council proposes major redesign of FEMA response role
A council appointed by President Trump has proposed major changes to FEMA's disaster relief response.
AI is as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April's job cuts
New data shows artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for layoffs, even as economists debate whether it is truly displacing workers.
Tennessee approves new congressional map dissolving majority Black district
Tennessee Republicans earlier Thursday approved a measure to overturn the state's ban on mid-decade redistricting.
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U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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AI is as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April's job cuts
New data shows artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for layoffs, even as economists debate whether it is truly displacing workers.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
The new TrumpRx program relies partly on connecting consumers with discount coupons offered by drugmakers. For insured patients, though, using a coupon can prove dicey.
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U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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U.S. strikes 2 Iranian ports as American warships come under fire
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State Department reviewing all Mexican consulates in U.S. as tensions grow
The State Department is initiating a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the United States, a U.S. official said, a move that could lead Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider ordering the closure of some posts.
Trump-appointed council proposes major redesign of FEMA response role
A council appointed by President Trump has proposed major changes to FEMA's disaster relief response.
Tennessee approves new congressional map dissolving majority Black district
Tennessee Republicans earlier Thursday approved a measure to overturn the state's ban on mid-decade redistricting.
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What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
The new TrumpRx program relies partly on connecting consumers with discount coupons offered by drugmakers. For insured patients, though, using a coupon can prove dicey.
Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
What's the hantavirus risk to the public?
A deadly strain of hantavirus broke out aboard a cruise ship for the first time, with more than 150 people on board. With three deaths among eight confirmed cases so far, Dr. Céline Gounder discusses the wider risks.
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U.S. strikes 2 Iranian ports as American warships come under fire
Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on Thursday, and the U.S. struck on two Iranian ports abutting the strait, putting into question an increasingly fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
Is the Iranian regime really in a "state of collapse" as Trump claims?
As Trump pushes for a deal with an Iranian regime he portrays as deeply fractured, analysts say power in Tehran may be shifting, but that doesn't mean disarray.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Dozens of cocaine packages seized in Pacific, 11 rescued from shipwreck
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
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Surprising "Survivor" tribal council ceremony
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals details of the latest "Survivor 50" episode and elimination ceremony, which had another surprise for the castaways.
Exclusive preview of "I Will Find You"
"CBS Mornings" has an exclusive preview of the new Netflix series "I Will Find You," which is based on Harlan Coben's 2023 novel. Coben, who is also an executive producer on the series, talks about what inspired the story and how closely he worked on the Netflix adaptation.
Documentary explores maternal healthcare
Christy Turlington Burns, the founder and president of the nonprofit "Every Mother Counts," speaks about her new documentary, which explores the state of maternal healthcare following the end of Roe v. Wade. She discusses the different risks for women and why this is personal for her.
How Ted Turner transformed media
Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, was a global media titan. Amol Sharma, a financial editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more insight.
How Ted Turner changed TV
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises. Michael Schneider, Variety's executive editor of TV, joins with more.
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Can AI help you figure out how much money you need to retire?
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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.
Former OpenAI board members testify in trial
The high-stakes OpenAI trial pitting tech giants Elon Musk and Sam Altman against each other is wrapping up its second week with testimony from former board members. Ashley Gold, Axios senior tech policy reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
AI is as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April's job cuts
New data shows artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for layoffs, even as economists debate whether it is truly displacing workers.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
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.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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CBS News finds security gaps at Hilton Hotel
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
DOJ yet to authenticate possible Epstein note
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Correspondents' dinner shooting analysis
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Dozens of cocaine packages seized in Pacific, 11 rescued from shipwreck
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
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.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Democratic donors tap influencers for midterm aid
The progressive donor network Democracy Alliance is planning to invest tens of millions of dollars in new media and content creators. It's a shift away from traditional media like broadcast television and paid advertisements. Democracy Alliance president Pamela Shifman joins "The Takeout" to explain the shift in strategy.
Examining presidential pardoning power
CBS News has exclusively learned that Senate and House Democrats are investigating whether President Trump issued pardons and commutations as part of what is described as a "pay-to-play" dynamic. Lawmakers have sent letters to more than a dozen recipients of executive clemency, seeking documents about payment history and communications with lawyers or those close to the president. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
From 1962 CBS News Radio: Cuban Missile Crisis
For 13 days in October of 1962, the world stood on the brink of nuclear war as the U.S. and the Soviet Union feuded over Soviet missiles stored in Cuba, just off the coast of Florida. Caitlin Huey-Burns introduces a special bulletin that interrupted CBS News Radio's programming.
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Five U.S. states are tracking passengers returning from a cruise ship hit with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the risk level to Americans.
U.S. ships face strikes in Strait of Hormuz
As the White House awaits a response from Iran to the latest U.S. peace proposal, hostilities are ongoing in the Strait of Hormuz. Three U.S. warships faced an intense Iranian assault, according to U.S. Central Command. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.