With the Department of Education’s workforce nearly cut in half, some parents say they fear losing vital support for students with disabilities. As President Trump’s trade war escalates with Canada and the EU imposing tariffs on U.S. goods, inflation slowed for the first time since September, with consumer prices rising 2.8% in February. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin moves to roll back over 30 environmental regulations, including power plant emissions rules, saying it will lower costs for consume...
Mar 12, 2025•20 min
The Education Department announces plans to cut half of its workforce starting next week. President Trump will not double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports after Canada agreed to drop its 25% electricity export surcharge, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said. At peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine signaled a willingness to consider a 30‑day ceasefire with Russia as Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would present the truce offer to Moscow, and President Trump lifted the...
Mar 11, 2025•21 min
Wall Street tumbled Monday, with the Dow plunging 890 points to close at 41,912. The drop-off deepened after President Trump declined to rule out a potential recession, adding to concerns over the economic impact of his trade policies. A U.S.-flagged tanker carrying jet fuel collided with a cargo ship in the North Sea off eastern England, sparking explosions, fires and a fuel spill, officials said. Art Schallock, the oldest living Major League Baseball player and a World War II veteran, has died...
Mar 10, 2025•20 min
Gene Hackman died of heart disease days after his wife died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, officials say. Brad Sigmon, 67, was executed by firing squad in South Carolina – the first U.S. execution of its kind since 2010. He admitted to killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents with a baseball bat and kidnapping her after she refused to reconcile. The Athena moon lander touched down Thursday in a crater near the lunar south pole and tipped over on its side, a new photo shows.
Mar 08, 2025•20 min
Ontario Premier Doug Ford dismissed President Trump's temporary one-month pause on tariffs, warning that they could return at any moment. Wood gathered from national forests is being used by Native Americans to heat their homes in communities facing harsh winters and limited access to affordable heating. The New Mexico Health Department says an adult who died recently tested positive for measles and was not vaccinated.
Mar 07, 2025•20 min
President Trump is giving a one-month exemption to U.S. automakers from the round of tariffs that took effect on March 4 after Canada retaliated with their own tariffs on U.S. exports. The U.S.-Mexico border, once flooded with asylum seekers, is now quiet, with illegal crossings down 94% from last year. Mohammad Sharifullah, accused of helping plot the 2021 bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members during the Afghanistan withdrawal, appeared in federal court after being arrested in Pakistan....
Mar 06, 2025•21 min
President Trump will deliver a primetime address to a joint session of Congress to outline his vision and agenda for his second term. How and when will Americans feel the impact of President Trump’s blanket tariffs on all goods imported from Canada, Mexico, and China? An "extensive investigation" for gas leaks and carbon monoxide produced "no significant findings," authorities said, as the investigation into the cause of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa deaths continues.
Mar 05, 2025•20 min
Stocks fell sharply on Monday after President Trump announced that 25% tariffs will go into effect overnight on nearly all goods imported from Mexico and Canada. Multiple wildfires were actively burning on Monday in North and South Carolina.
Mar 04, 2025•20 min
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and President Trump got heated in the oval at what was supposed to be a historic signing. The price of coffee could be going up, so what does this mean for your other favorite commodities? And we go "On the Road" and meet the nine-year-old who wanted to do something extra special to celebrate his birthday.
Mar 01, 2025•20 min
The deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found to be "suspicious enough in nature" to require a thorough investigation, a search warrant issued in New Mexico says. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a deal granting the U.S. access to Ukraine's mineral resources in exchange for continued aid. About 100,000 federal workers have been fired or accepted buyouts offered by President Trump and advisor Elon Musk.
Feb 28, 2025•20 min
The first U.S. measles death in nearly a decade has been reported at a Texas children’s hospital, as health officials race to contain the outbreak. The Supreme Court appeared poised to side with an Ohio woman in her bid to revive a lawsuit alleging "reverse discrimination" after she said she was denied a promotion and demoted because she is straight. Utah is set to become the first state to ban fluoride from drinking water since it was introduced in the U.S. 80 years ago to prevent tooth decay....
Feb 27, 2025•20 min
Confusion surrounding Elon Musk’s demands that he will terminate federal employees who don’t respond to an email asking what they did last week is sparking new questions about the power structure of DOGE. Nationally, 42% of Americans say they support President Trump's push to downsize the government.
Feb 26, 2025•20 min
To reply or not to reply? Federal employees are grappling with an unexpected mandate from Elon Musk to report last week’s work or be considered resigned. Spring is making an early appearance in parts of the country this week with unseasonably warm temperatures. Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who jumped onto JFK's car after the president was shot, has died at 93.
Feb 25, 2025•21 min
The Trump administration is eliminating more than 6,000 IRS jobs at the height of tax season, and sources say they don't believe the cuts are over. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced she has officially removed Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley effective immediately. Ama Sow left his life in Senegal, West Africa behind to pursue his dream of playing basketball in the U.S. That dream almost fell apart until the McComb family of Pittsburgh stepped in.
Feb 22, 2025•21 min
Katie Sandlin left rural Alabama for her dream job at the NIH — only to be laid off three weeks later. She’s one of thousands of federal probationary workers fired by the Trump administration with little warning. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv on Thursday after a tense exchange with President Trump earlier this week over the war in Ukraine. A deep freeze and winter storms are battering parts of the country, but some relief is on the way.
Feb 21, 2025•20 min
President Trump and Zelenskyy trade barbed comments following Trump's false claims that the war was started by Ukraine—what this means for US-Ukraine relations. We sit down with US.. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and what he says about the latest crash investigation and plane safety. And, how artificial intelligence is driving up the need for data centers and changing one community's landscape.
Feb 20, 2025•20 min
New clues about why a Delta plane flipped upside-down at a Toronto airport, plus one passenger's story of survival. The January 6th rioters have been released from prison and are heading back to their communities without supervision—is public safety a concern? And the new debate amongst Southern California homeowners, whether to rebuild or retreat after the wildfires.
Feb 19, 2025•20 min
The latest details on the Delta plane crash at a Toronto airport causing it land upside down. Parts of Kentucky are experiencing severe flooding after heavy rains. Now it's a race for emergency crews to find those who are trapped. And exploring drug treatments for conditions like autism and why you haven't heard of them.
Feb 18, 2025•20 min
Federal prosecutors in New York have filed a motion to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, bringing to a close a days-long battle that has upended the Justice Department over the decision to abandon the case. Vice President JD Vance, in his first major world speech at the 61st Munich Security Conference, lectured European leaders on free speech, immigration and cooperation with the far-right. A severe winter storm is bringing heavy rain, flash flood warnings and the t...
Feb 15, 2025•20 min
Grocery stores are raising their prices on eggs and limiting how many you can buy—what's behind the shortage. A phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin says it's the start of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, without Volodymyr Zelenskyy. And a tragedy 16 years ago helped towards protecting you when you fly—what we have learned from that crash.
Feb 13, 2025•20 min
Five years after the pandemic and some kids are still behind in subjects like math and reading. For the first time since the start of the pandemic, flu deaths have exceeded COVID deaths. And over 300 ports in the US are key links in the supply chain — how some of the cranes being used could be a threat to US security.
Feb 12, 2025•20 min
A new lawsuit from the National Treasury Employees Union challenges a major government move. Could we soon see the end of the American penny? President Trump says it cost too much to make. And a once-thriving factory that produced millions of pounds of French fries is now closed, leaving an entire town facing an uncertain future.
Feb 11, 2025•20 min
Astronaut Sunita Williams speaks out about her extended mission in space. Why she says she and her crewmates have not been abandoned. A deadly strain of bird flu is threatening the nation’s egg supply. And on the CBS Evening News' "On the Road" series — Steve Hartman takes a trip to see where one former student’s incredible gesture left a lasting impact.
Feb 08, 2025•20 min
A judge has temporarily paused the Trump administration's buyout proposal for federal workers. A federal judge has also temporarily barred the Justice Department from disclosing a list of FBI agents tied to the Jan. 6 probe. The NCAA bans transgender women from women’s sports following President Trump's executive order that penalizes schools and leagues allowing their participation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made his first official visit to Panama, where the country announced it will withdr...
Feb 07, 2025•20 min
USAID is shutting down overseas operations, leaving nearly all staff on leave. And a call for help turned deadly when a sheriff’s deputy shot and killed Sonya Massey outside her home. CBS News investigates her case and other troubling incidents within the department in Sangamon County, Illinois.
Feb 06, 2025•20 min
Fifth-generation farmer Kenneth Hartman Jr. tells CBS News’ he’s seen firsthand how tariffs hit agriculture and fears a growing trade war could further strain an industry already burdened by inflation. A winter storm is set to bring ice and frigid temperatures to the Northeast, while record-breaking heat scorches the South. Remains from all 67 victims of the midair collision over Washington, D.C., have been recovered, officials say.
Feb 05, 2025•20 min
President Trump paused his plans to implement steep tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for at least a month after talks with the leaders of both countries. Staffers with the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, were instructed to stay out of the agency's Washington headquarters on Monday.
Feb 04, 2025•20 min
NTSB officials say they've recovered all three data recorders from the deadly midair crash in Washington, D.C.— two black boxes from the passenger jet and one from the Army helicopter. After expressing condolences to the families of those lost in the midair collision in Washington D.C., President Trump shifted focus on Thursday, raising concerns about diversity efforts and their impact on aviation hiring standards. Firefighters have nearly 100% contained the Palisades and Eaton Fires that devast...
Feb 01, 2025•21 min
As the investigation into the deadly midair collision continues, today we stand united in mourning the 67 lives lost. Eye on America- The FAA manages an average of 45,000 flights daily, and while the U.S. aviation system boasts an impressive safety record, it is increasingly under strain. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the safety of the skies. At the time of the American Airlines flight and Black Hawk collision in D.C., weather wasn’t an issue, but a storm system on the way could bring vis...
Jan 31, 2025•20 min
Some migrants crossing into the U.S. illegally aren’t doing it alone — Americans are helping them in. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services oversees 13 federal agencies with a budget of $1.8 trillion. CBS News’ Chief Medical Correspondent Dr LaPook explains what Robert F. Kennedy Jr, President Trump's pick for HHS secretary, could mean for the future of the department.
Jan 30, 2025•20 min
