New Mexico will become first state to offer free universal child care next week
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who championed the new initiative, told CBS News it would save families an average of $12,000 a year.
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Senate approves Democratic resolution to block Trump's tariffs on Canada
The Senate voted on Wednesday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump's tariffs on Canada.
Some White House ballroom contractors go underground
Some firms involved in the White House ballroom project appear to be trying to lower their online profiles.
US plans "show of force" against Chinese in South China Sea as Trump, Xi to meet
The move, if it occurs, would be in response to China's escalating hostilities near disputed waters as Trump is poised to meet with Xi, sources say.
Paramount to lay off 2,000 workers shortly after merging with Skydance
Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
Former DHS official launches new web tool to plan protests against Trump admin.
The new site is intended to "help Americans push back peacefully, lawfully, and defiantly against presidential abuses of power."
The Fed cuts rates by 0.25 percentage points amid a weaker labor market
The Fed on Wednesday announced its second interest-rate cut of 2025, reducing borrowing costs in a move to spur U.S. hiring.
Elon Musk's "partisan actions" hurt Tesla sales, Yale study finds
Elon Musk's partisan stances and foray into politics in recent years have dented the electric vehicle maker's business, Yale researchers say.
Hospitals seek exemption from new $100,000 visa fee: "We cannot afford that"
Many hospitals turn to medical professionals from abroad to fill the gaps, but the new price tag for the popular H-1B visa is making that nearly impossible.
Trump says he could send military into U.S. cities "if it was necessary"
President Trump claimed he has the authority to send U.S. military branches to patrol U.S. cities, but said that isn't necessary at this point.
We asked Vance and 7 lawmakers what they're doing to end the government shutdown
The government shutdown has gone on for more than four weeks, with no sign the impasse will end soon. Here's what lawmakers told CBS News they're doing.
Nvidia becomes the world's first $5 trillion company, buoyed by AI boom
The chipmaker on Wednesday became the first publicly listed company to top $5 trillion in market value, boosted by demand for its AI chips.
Ex-cop Sean Grayson guilty of 2nd-degree murder in Sonya Massey shooting
A jury found former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second degree murder for the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey, but her family said the verdict is a miscarriage of justice.
Dictionary.com picks a "nonsensical and playfully absurd" word of the year
"67" is an ambiguous slang term made popular by Gen Alpha on social media and in middle schools across the country.
Judge disqualifies top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli has served unlawfully for months, the latest court to push back on the Trump administration's efforts to name acting prosecutors.
Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
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Oil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships
Harmeet Dhillon, DOJ's controversial civil rights chief, resigns
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
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