The government's next jobs report lands Friday. Here's what to look for.
After President Trump expressed "shock" over the pace of hiring in July, much is riding on the employment data for August.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to take up legal battle over tariffs
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court a lower court decision that found many of his tariffs are unlawful.
DHS opens new immigration detention facility inside Louisiana's Angola prison
The new facility — which is located inside the Louisiana State Penitentiary, commonly known as Angola — is designed to house more than 400 detainees.
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.8 billion for Saturday's drawing
The estimated Powerball jackpot for Saturday night's drawing soared to an estimated $1.8 billion, the second-biggest ever, after no one won Wednesday's $1.4 billion drawing.
Montana ranchers challenge the existing food system in a bid to stay alive
Cole Mannix, cofounder of Old Salt Co-op, says the longterm survival of ranchers depends on rewriting the rules of the existing food system.
What the "missing minute" in the Jeffrey Epstein jail video shows
The Epstein jail video officials initially released was missing one minute, but footage released Tuesday contains that minute.
Montana man charged in deadly bar shooting faces additional charges
A Montana man suspected of killing four people at a bar, then evading capture for a week, has been charged with additional crimes, including attempted arson.
4 ex-Milwaukee hotel workers charged in man's death avoid serious prison time
A judge sentenced the former hotel workers to a mix of probation and time served for the 2024 death of D'Vontaye Mitchell, which was ruled a homicide.
Vance says "no immediate plans" for Trump to send National Guard to Chicago
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday the federal government has "no immediate plans" to send National Guard forces to Chicago, an idea floated by President Trump.
Idaho officers won't face charges in fatal shooting of teen with autism
A state review found officers were likely justified under Idaho's self-defense and "stand your ground" laws. The Perez family's lawyer says they're "disappointed, not surprised" and will expand their civil case.
More than 1,000 HHS staffers call on Trump to fire RFK Jr.
A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.
Judge rules Trump administration's funding freeze against Harvard was unlawful
The decision from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs is a massive victory for Harvard University.
Defense Dept. to send up to 600 military attorneys to serve as immigration judges
The military attorneys would help with a backlog of some 3.7 million immigration cases.
Remains of WWII sailor killed on ship that hit underwater mine identified
U.S. Navy Reserve Seaman 2nd Class Jerome M. Mullaney, 18, was assigned to the destroyer USS Glennon in the summer of 1944.
Americans plan to spend less this holiday season, survey shows
A new survey predicts Americans will spend $1,552 per person on average, 5% less than they did in 2024.
Judge blocks construction on Trump's 250-foot arch for now
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
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Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
Trump signs proclamation declaring Oval Office a national monument
