Biden touts March jobs report
President Biden shared an optimistic message for Americans hit hard by the pandemic while discussing the March jobs report Friday. CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
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President Biden shared an optimistic message for Americans hit hard by the pandemic while discussing the March jobs report Friday. CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
After a visit together to the Lincoln Memorial Monday, President Obama formally meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Tuesday at the White House. White House executive chef Cris Comerford and her staff are busy preparing for the state dinner, one that has to be orchestrated with military precision. Bill Plante takes a behind-the-scenes look at the most important meal in town.
President Obama took aim at the press and his political colleagues during his speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Hundreds will attend the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner tonight in Washington D.C. Last year, President Obama opened the dinner with witty jokes.
CBS News national security correspondent Jeff Peques explains what the latest White House fence jumper was carrying while hopping the barrier.
The National Park Service wants to add spikes to the top of the White House fence to discourage jumpers. The steel spikes are temporary measures until a new fence is installed.
New numbers out Friday appear to signal a major boom in job growth across the country as more Americans receive the coronavirus vaccine and start returning to work. White House economic adviser Jared Bernstein joins CBSN to defend President Joe Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan and address concerns over raising taxes to fund it.
President Biden named Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and four other officials to help sell his historic investment in rebuilding outdated infrastructure. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes speaks with the new commerce secretary about that proposal and her plan to put millions of Americans who were displaced by the pandemic back to work.
A female employee of the Secret Service says a senior supervisor inappropriately grabbed her after a party. The supervisor has since been put on leave pending a full investigation. CBS News correspondent Bill Plante reports on the latest scandal involving the security agency.
A new report says Russia was behind an apparent hack of a White House computer network last year. It exposed sensitive information about President Obama to hackers. Federal agencies are reportedly investigating the breach. Bill Plante reports on the damage from the sophisticated attack.
The White House hosted its annual Easter Egg Roll Monday, featuring basketball, tennis and a reading of "Where the Wild Things Are" by President Obama.
President Biden held his first official Cabinet meeting Thursday, with a specific focus on his newly-released infrastructure plan. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
President Biden held his first full Cabinet meeting Thursday to work on promoting his $2 trillion "American Jobs Plan." CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw, and Vice News contributor Paul Blest join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the infrastructure plan, as well as the White House's opposition to Republican efforts to impose new voting restrictions.
Yemen has become a major front in the battle between the main factions of Islam. Saudi Arabia has evacuated dozens of foreign and Saudi diplomats from the port city of Aden in Southern Yemen, and the UN has evacuated staff from Sanaa, the capital. President Obama spoke on the phone with the King of Sunni Saudi Arabia, which is conducting air attacks on Shiite rebels in Yemen. Julianna Goldman reports on the chaos.
The White House head florist, Laura Dowling, was reportedly escorted out of the building on Friday, February 13th. Rumors are circulating as to why. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano and Vinita Nair report.
Secret Service director Joseph Clancy appeared before lawmakers for a third time Tuesday answering questions about an incident where agents were allegedly driving drunk when they bumped into a crime scene barrier near the White House. Bill Plante reports on the bipartisan outrage.
Microphones picked up a candid comment President Obama made Thursday during Prince Charles' visit to the White House.
Joseph Clancy, the director of the Secret Service, told Congress that the agency is working to restore key surveillance video of agents crashing into a White House barrier.
The White House says Benjamin Netanyahu's victory will have no effect on nuclear talks with Iran. But the administration did say it will reevaluate how to pursue a two-state solution in light of Netanyahu's reversal on the possibility of a Palestinian state. Major Garrett reports.
Secret Service director Joseph Clancy spoke to a House panel on Tuesday about how two agents crashed into a White House barrier earlier in March after drinking at a retirement party. Clancy also requested $8 million to build a White House replica in Maryland for training. Gayle King reports.
The letter was intercepted before it was delivered to the White House, and more tests are being ordered to confirm the poison. The Secret Service will not comment on the criminal investigation into the origins of the letter. Major Garrett reports from the White House.
There are new and disturbing allegations of misconduct in the Secret Service. Two senior agents allegedly drove a government vehicle into a barricade at the White House last week after a night of drinking at a party. The two agents are under investigation. Major Garrett reports from the White House.
Scott Pelley reports on human smuggling across the southern border; then, the governor who's castigating the president on climate change; and, Steve Kroft ventures to the Isle of Eigg
Two Secret Service agents are under investigation for driving an agency vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and crashing it into a barrier near the White House grounds on March 4th. Major Garrett reports.
The Washington Post is reporting a new investigation into the Secret Service. The article, released Wednesday, describes an incident in which two senior agents drove an official vehicle into a White House barricade, after going to a late-night party and drinking.
The United Arab Emirates' Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said one of its ships was targeted while transiting the strait on Saturday.
A 29-year-old expectant mother is in hiding, concerned that she will be deported at any moment after the Trump administration ended the Temporary Protected Status program for hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
Jorge Messi served as his son's agent and accompanied him to Europe when he signed with Barcelona as a teenager.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
The total is also the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history.
The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
Joe Shymanski, a, well-known Washington D.C. photographer, was murdered and dismembered in 2023. His ex-wife's former boyfriend, Brandon Holbrook, was convicted in the case. Shymanski's family still wonders if anyone else was involved.
C.C. Opanowski says it's still difficult to process the fact that a person she once loved was convicted of murder. She hopes that others can learn from her story.
A 29-year-old expectant mother is in hiding, concerned that she will be deported at any moment after the Trump administration ended the Temporary Protected Status program for hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
A sudden slump in hiring has dramatically changed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision.
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Democratic incumbents in safe districts in New York and Colorado have been ousted so far this year by primary challengers.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
The Pentagon alleged that former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Some older Americans find themselves at a loss when it comes to managing healthcare expenses after retirement starts. Jill Schlesinger has tips on how to stay healthy after retiring.
One year after a massive stroke nearly incapacitated him, Todd Meiklejohn is opening up about his experience.
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
Measuring less than 4 centimeters and known as the "spring frog," the dark green-spotted amphibians were observed in San Lorenzo de Tarrazu.
Drone sightings over civilian and cargo airports have been reported more frequently.
Jorge Messi served as his son's agent and accompanied him to Europe when he signed with Barcelona as a teenager.
British Columbia declared a state of emergency Saturday after a fast-moving wildfire destroyed homes and forced more than 20,000 people to flee their communities.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire lawyer with a taste for spectacle, took office Friday.
A family-owned wallpaper company made luxury design their booming business. Meg Oliver takes a look inside Phillip Jeffries, the decor business turning walls into works of art.
Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Never Gonna Die."
Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Tiger Blood."
Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Heavy Eyes."
Todd Blanche is confirmed as attorney general, fires blaze in Europe and the U.S., plus Houndmouth plays Saturday Sessions.
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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and others, must pay nearly $1 billion after a court found the social media giant to have put children and teen users at risk. A New Mexico judge ruled that Meta must pay $567 million into a fund to pay for harm prevention and awareness, in addition to $375 million in civil penalties previously decided by a jury.
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.
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Joe Shymanski, a, well-known Washington D.C. photographer, was murdered and dismembered in 2023. His ex-wife's former boyfriend, Brandon Holbrook, was convicted in the case. Shymanski's family still wonders if anyone else was involved.
C.C. Opanowski says it's still difficult to process the fact that a person she once loved was convicted of murder. She hopes that others can learn from her story.
Three people were killed during a shooting that began at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. Investigators have now released security footage as they probe the motive for the shooting.
Driving like a "Grand Theft Auto" player in real life is both illegal and highly dangerous, police warn. Kris Van Cleave went on a ride-along to see what the California Highway Patrol is dealing with.
Police have released surveillance and body camera footage revealing new details about the shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, that killed three people. Carter Evans has more.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Following the discovery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains in a vehicle registered to D4vd last fall, what were the key developments that led to charges this week? On this episode of "Case by Case," we examine all of the new details coming out of the case against singer-songwriter David Anthony Burke, who professionally goes by D4vd. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales and CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman break down what we know so far about Celeste's death and the alleged abusive relationship she had with the singer.
A preliminary hearing offers the clearest look yet at the case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who is charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green is joined by Los Angeles Times investigative crime writer Richard Winton to unpack the latest courtroom developments, the prosecution's strategy, the defense's response, and the evidence that could determine whether the case advances to trial.
On Friday, June 5, Brendan Banfield was sentenced to life in prison without parole for orchestrating an elaborate plot to murder his wife, Christine Banfield, while carrying on an affair with the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães. The scheme involved luring an unsuspecting man, Joseph Ryan, to the Banfield home and attempting to frame him for the crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green and "48 Hours" producer Michelle Sigona share the most passionate moments from victim impact statements. You'll also hear from Brendan Banfield in court as he maintained his innocence.
On April 29, prosecutors released a brief outlining their case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who has been charged in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. On this episode of "Case By Case," we examine the state's timeline of events, including the allegation that D4vd stabbed Celeste and went to great lengths to cover up the crime. Plus, an update on Nick Reiner who appeared in the same court just hours before D4vd. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty and Los Angeles Times crime writer Richard Winton dig into the new details on both stories.
Negotiations continue between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz; President Trump says he will appeal the latest White House ballroom ruling.