Trump administration must halt some DOGE cuts at 20 federal agencies
A judge is blocking the Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE from carrying out sweeping layoffs at over a dozen agencies — at least for now.
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U.S., Iran to have more nuclear talks
U.S. officials are set to meet with Iranian officials for talks in Oman this weekend. In an interview published on Friday, U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff said Iranians have told them they do not want a bomb. The U.S. is accepting their word, for now. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Former government commissioner on firing
President Trump has fired three of the five members of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, including the head of the independent federal agency. Former commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Trump seems open to lowering tariff rate
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are set to meet with Chinese officials for trade talks in Switzerland this weekend. Ahead of the meeting, President Trump seemed to suggest he'd be open to lowering the tariff rate on Chinese imports. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Kelly O'Grady have more.
Acting FEMA administrator warns members
On his first day, acting Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator David Richardson warned members of the disaster relief agency about his authority. Exclusive video shows part of his speech. CBS News homeland security and justice correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Why the U.S.-U.K. trade deal may not be as good as it sounds
President Trump says a new U.S. trade pact with the U.K. can serve as the basis for more trade deals. Economists say that could be a problem.
HHS moving to fire probationary employees again, officials say
Many probationary workers at the Department of Health and Human Services had been put on paid leave amid court battles with the Trump administration.
U.S. tariffs could raise cost of baby products up to $1,000 a year
Parenthood is becoming a lot more expensive with President Trump's tariffs on China and other countries.
U.S. plans to soon receive White South Africans granted refugee status, doc shows
The Trump administration is planning to soon receive the first group of White South Africans it says deserve a safe haven in the U.S.
What is rescission, the process Congress will use to make Trump's DOGE cuts?
The White House is expected to send Congress a rescissions package in the coming days, looking to claw back congressionally approved funding.
Democrats urge Trump to boost efforts to curb gun trafficking to Mexico
The group of House and Senate Democrats say Trump's designation of Latin American cartels as foreign terrorist organizations unlocks legal tools that will help address the flow of U.S.-made guns across the border with Mexico.
Key legal decision could put mental health coverage in peril
The Trump administration is facing a May 12 deadline to declare if it will defend Biden-era regulations that aim to enforce laws requiring parity in insurance coverage of mental and physical health care.
Pirro named interim top federal prosecutor
President Trump has withdrawn Ed Martin's nomination to lead the largest U.S. attorney's office in the U.S. In the interim, he named Fox News' Judge Jeanine Pirro to take the post. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Inside air traffic control revamp plan
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled a multi-billion dollar plan to modernize America's air traffic control systems on Thursday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the details.
Trump reacts to first American pope
At the White House on Thursday, President Trump reacted to Pope Leo XIV's election as the first American-born head of the Catholic Church. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on the president's reaction and his announced trade deal with the U.K.
What's at stake for U.S., China trade talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is traveling to Switzerland, where he will lead U.S. trade talks with China this weekend. When asked about progress between the two nations on Thursday, President Trump insisted that China is open to negotiations when it comes to tariffs. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Russia, China showcase close relationship
Russia and China put their close relationship on public display on Thursday. Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow amid celebrations marking Victory Day, the end of World War II. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Trump administration proposes cuts to lifesaving Narcan program
A recent dip in overdose deaths has been credited in part to wider naloxone access.
Many companies plan to pass tariff costs on to consumers, data shows
Companies are already moving to hike their prices as U.S. tariffs bite, a move economists say is likely to drive up inflation.
Tariffs drive up costs of baby products
The price tag of parenthood is becoming more expensive. Tariffs in the escalating trade war between China and the U.S. are driving up prices on baby products, impacting businesses and customers. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Trump to announce trade deal with U.K.
President Trump is set to announce what he described as a "major trade deal" with the U.K. The White House imposed a 10% tariff on British goods like it did with most other countries last month. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
House approves bill renaming Gulf of Mexico as "Gulf of America"
The bill would codify the name change, though it would carry no authority outside the U.S.
Trump announces trade deal with U.K. Here's what to know as other negotiations continue.
President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have both said numerous trade agreements could come as soon as this week.
Trump plans for migrant deportations to Libya
The Trump administration may begin deporting migrants to Libya as soon as this week. Two U.S. officials said that these deportations would be operated by the U.S. military. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
What to know about Dr. Casey Means, Trump's new surgeon general nominee
President Trump said his new pick for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, has "impeccable" credentials, after the White House withdrew his earlier nominee.
India accuses Pakistan of violating ceasefire hours after reaching deal
The first word of the truce came from President Trump, who announced that the two countries had reached a "full and immediate ceasefire," after talks mediated by the U.S.
U.S.-China talks end for the night and will continue Sunday: source
Trade discussions between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ended after a day of prolonged negotiations and will resume Sunday, a source said.
Pope Leo XIV's New Orleans Creole lineage has city buzzing with excitement
While Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, records show that his family lineage has deep roots in Louisiana.
Retired IRS agent gets 12 years for scamming woman out of life savings
A retired IRS agent from Southern California has been sentenced to state prison after she was convicted of defrauding an elderly San Francisco Bay Area woman out of $1 million in life savings.
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Federal workers spoke to reporters after DOGE fired them. Now they face investigation.
At least half a dozen USAID employees are facing threats of "disciplinary action" for speaking to reporters after they thought they had been fired.
Five fishermen who spent 55 days adrift at sea arrive in the Galapagos Islands
The three Peruvians and two Colombians had been missing since mid-March and were found on May 7 by an Ecuadorian boat called Aldo.
At least 62 killed and dozens missing after flooding in eastern Congo
Heavy flooding after torrential rains in eastern Congo washed away villages along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, leaving at least 62 dead.
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr announces retirement after 11 seasons
New Orleans Saints veteran starting quarterback Derek Carr said he decided to retire because of an injury in his right shoulder.
Ukraine and its allies push for 30-day ceasefire that would begin on Monday
Leaders of four major European countries visited Kyiv, amid a push for Moscow to agree to a truce and launch peace talks on ending the nearly three-year conflict.
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U.S.-China talks end for the night and will continue Sunday: source
Trade discussions between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ended after a day of prolonged negotiations and will resume Sunday, a source said.
Man found dead inside kangaroos and wallabies enclosure in South Carolina: Police
Horry County police said the incident happened late Friday evening at a Highway 746 farm near Loris.
Oregon cold-case likely linked to notorious California serial killer 45 years later
Randy Kraft, who has been dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," is the only person under investigation for the 1980 killing, Oregon police said.
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr announces retirement after 11 seasons
New Orleans Saints veteran starting quarterback Derek Carr said he decided to retire because of an injury in his right shoulder.
4.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Tennessee, parts of Georgia and Carolinas
The quake hit around 9 a.m. local time, about 13 miles from Greenback, Tennessee, which is about 30 miles south of Knoxville, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
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Why the U.S.-U.K. trade deal may not be as good as it sounds
President Trump says a new U.S. trade pact with the U.K. can serve as the basis for more trade deals. Economists say that could be a problem.
Chinese exports plunge as U.S. retailers cancel orders over tariffs
Amid steep levies, shipments from China to the U.S. plunged in April, with Chinese exports rerouted to other countries.
Stocks tread water as Wall Street awaits key U.S.-China meeting
Trading was mixed Friday as concerns about the U.S. economy offset signs that the Trump administration will de-esclate its trade war.
Fired CPSC commissioner tells President Trump, "See you in court"
Rich Trumka says he was fired from the Consumer Product Safety Commission after refusing to allow DOGE into the agency.
U.S. tariffs could raise cost of baby products up to $1,000 a year
Parenthood is becoming a lot more expensive with President Trump's tariffs on China and other countries.
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U.S.-China talks end for the night and will continue Sunday: source
Trade discussions between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ended after a day of prolonged negotiations and will resume Sunday, a source said.
Trump administration must halt some DOGE cuts at 20 federal agencies
A judge is blocking the Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE from carrying out sweeping layoffs at over a dozen agencies — at least for now.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she won't run for Senate against Jon Ossoff
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's decision came days after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp chose not to seek the Republican nomination.
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Federal workers spoke to reporters after DOGE fired them. Now they face investigation.
At least half a dozen USAID employees are facing threats of "disciplinary action" for speaking to reporters after they thought they had been fired.
15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects
Over a dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its efforts to fast-track energy projects, claiming the government is bypassing environmental laws.
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Their 3 kids kept getting sick. A new gene therapy offered hope
Alicia and Jon Langenhop's three children were each diagnosed with a rare disorder. A clinical trial was "a no-brainer."
FDA approves 3 food colors from natural sources. Here's what they are.
Galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract and calcium phosphate are three food colors from natural sources the FDA has approved for use in food.
HHS moving to fire probationary employees again, officials say
Many probationary workers at the Department of Health and Human Services had been put on paid leave amid court battles with the Trump administration.
FDA issues warning against "gas station heroin" tianeptine
The FDA is warning the public about "gas station heroin," or products that contain tianeptine, an opioid alternative prescribed as an antidepressant in some countries.
FDA approves first at-home cervical cancer screening test, company says
Teal Health, the maker of an at-home cervical cancer screening test, says it will give patients an alternative to in-clinic pap smears.
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Five fishermen who spent 55 days adrift at sea arrive in the Galapagos Islands
The three Peruvians and two Colombians had been missing since mid-March and were found on May 7 by an Ecuadorian boat called Aldo.
U.S.-China talks end for the night and will continue Sunday: source
Trade discussions between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ended after a day of prolonged negotiations and will resume Sunday, a source said.
At least 62 killed and dozens missing after flooding in eastern Congo
Heavy flooding after torrential rains in eastern Congo washed away villages along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, leaving at least 62 dead.
At least 7 dead after heavy rains overwhelm drainage system in Somalia
Somalia has in the past suffered extreme climate shocks that include prolonged dry seasons that have caused drought and heavy rains.
Diver dies during operation to recover yacht that sank, killing 7
The superyacht sank last year, killing British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, his teenage daughter and five others.
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Book excerpt: "Who Knew" by Barry Diller
In his new memoir, the former TV, film and media executive explains the limitations of too much information - when instinct (for, like, what makes an intriguing Movie of the Week?) may be a better predictor of success.
Broadway's Jeffrey Seller talks new memoir
Jeffrey Seller grew up an outsider, but with his talent, passion and perseverance, he became the ultimate Broadway insider. In his new memoir "Theater Kid," Seller talks about producing some of the biggest musicals of the modern era, including "Hamilton." Dana Jacobson has more.
The Head and the Heart performs "After The Setting Sun"
The Head and the Heart started out as friends playing open mic nights together, but they became a sensation when their self-titled debut took off in 2009. Since then, they have earned a reputation as a must-see live act. Yesterday, the band dropped their sixth album, which is already being praised as a heartfelt return to their roots. In a return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is The Head and the Heart with "After The Setting Sun."
The Head and the Heart performs "Time With My Sins"
The Head and the Heart started out as friends playing open mic nights together, but they became a sensation when their self-titled debut took off in 2009. Since then, they have earned a reputation as a must-see live act. Yesterday, the band dropped their sixth album, which is already being praised as a heartfelt return to their roots. In a return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is The Head and the Heart with "Time With My Sins."
The Head and the Heart performs "Arrow"
The Head and the Heart started out as friends playing open mic nights together, but they became a sensation when their self-titled debut took off in 2009. Since then, they have earned a reputation as a must-see live act. Yesterday, the band dropped their sixth album, which is already being praised as a heartfelt return to their roots. In a return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is The Head and the Heart with "Arrow."
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Extended interview: Bill Gates
In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil, Bill Gates opens up about the end of his career, the future of artificial intelligence, the eventual closing of his foundation, President Trump and more.
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5 highlights from Bill Gates' interview with "CBS Mornings"
Bill Gates revealed his plan to give away virtually all of his wealth in an interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil and criticized the Trump administration's aid cuts. Here are some standout moments.
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.
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Bill Gates explains why he's giving away virtually all of his wealth
Bill Gates says $200 billion spent over the next 20 years will go toward causes to help save and improve lives around the world. He also criticized the Trump administration's cuts to aid, saying they could lead to more child deaths.
Can AI fight misinformation?
Thomas Costello of American University explains how a new AI chatbot reduced conspiracy thinking among users and what it could mean for the future of online truth-telling.
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Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
A massive brood of cicadas will soon emerge. Here's what to know.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
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Retired IRS agent gets 12 years for scamming elderly California woman out of life savings
A retired IRS agent from Southern California has been sentenced to state prison after she was convicted of defrauding an elderly San Francisco Bay Area woman out of $1 million in life savings.
Oregon cold-case likely linked to notorious California serial killer 45 years later
Randy Kraft, who has been dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," is the only person under investigation for the 1980 killing, Oregon police said.
Hearing for Menendez brothers resentencing
Lyle and Erik Menendez could learn more about their potential resentencing at a hearing Friday in Los Angeles. It focuses on the district attorney who opposes their motion. The convicted killers are currently sentenced to life without parole.
Karen Read angry messages play at trial
Karen Read's second trial for the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe continues. An investigator on her case took the stand, and jurors also heard several voicemail messages that Read apparently left O'Keefe on the night in question. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
Woman learns man who attacked her killed a young mother years later
When C.C. Opanowski of Hudson Falls, New York, was a teenager, she survived a terrifying attack at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, Shawn Doyle. Years later, he would kill Lori Leonard, a mother of two young sons in Chittenango, New York.
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Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
When, where to see Eta Aquariid meteors as the shower peaks this month
Meteors from the Eta Aquariids, known for their speed and created from space debris originating from Halley's comet, will zoom across the sky as the shower peaks.
Astronaut joins all-female spacewalk 6 years after missing out
An astronaut who missed out on the first all-female spacewalk is getting her chance six years later.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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United CEO discusses ticket prices headed into summer
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby spoke with CBS' Ed O'Keefe about passenger safety, ticket prices, and changes in the airline industry. More from their interview will air Sunday, May 11, on Face the Nation.
Broadway's Jeffrey Seller talks new memoir
Jeffrey Seller grew up an outsider, but with his talent, passion and perseverance, he became the ultimate Broadway insider. In his new memoir "Theater Kid," Seller talks about producing some of the biggest musicals of the modern era, including "Hamilton." Dana Jacobson has more.
Texas organization saves hundreds of dogs
In Houston, a maternity suite for pregnant stray dogs is saving hundreds of lives. Their heartwarming tale gets a spotlight on Mother's Day weekend.
Newly discovered photos show vintage mystery
In the late 1960s, San Francisco was in its heyday: It was the center of an anti-war movement and the birthplace of the counter-culture movement. The stories of the city from that time are well-documented, but a recently discovered trove of undeveloped film gives some tales a fresh look — and even unveiled a new mystery.
The Head and the Heart performs "After The Setting Sun"
The Head and the Heart started out as friends playing open mic nights together, but they became a sensation when their self-titled debut took off in 2009. Since then, they have earned a reputation as a must-see live act. Yesterday, the band dropped their sixth album, which is already being praised as a heartfelt return to their roots. In a return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is The Head and the Heart with "After The Setting Sun."