How businesses could be impacted by a trade war and what they're doing to combat it.The reason behind the ousting of the acting director and deputy chief at the National Security Agency. And for the CBS Evening News' "On the Road", Steve Hartman meets a young boy in Oklahoma with a unique talent. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 04, 2025•27 min
As consumers cope with lingering cost-of-living pressures and the potential impact of President Trump's tariffs, CBS News is tracking the change in prices of everyday household expenses — from food to utilities and rent. At least six staffers at the National Security Council have been fired, with more firings expected, multiple U.S. officials with knowledge tell CBS News. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about ...
Apr 03, 2025•27 min
As U.S. tariff threats escalate, global markets brace for impact — from European retaliation to shifting trade alliances in Asia and rising drug costs in America. Remembering the late Val Kilmer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 02, 2025•27 min
The Trump administration admitted in a court filing that an “administrative error” led to a Salvadoran man's deportation and imprisonment in a dangerous prison in El Salvador. As President Trump’s 20% tariffs hit China, a Chinese factory owner who relies on exports to the U.S. tells CBS News he faces tough choices: Pivot to new markets or hold out hope for better trade relations. Inflation has Americans changing their dining habits – as Hooters, TGI Friday’s and Red Lobster have all filed for ba...
Apr 01, 2025•27 min
President Trump is rolling out new tariffs—including a tax on imported cars and auto parts. And for "Eye on America", we go back to North Carolina to check in on the two broadcasters who kept western North Carolina informed during the devastating Hurricane Helene. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 31, 2025•27 min
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha arrived in Greenland on Friday as President Trump argues the U.S. must take control of the country for security reasons. Personal spending rose less than expected last month, while inflation was up more than expected, sending stocks tumbling. Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci testified how the news organization is struggling to compete in its coverage of the Trump presidency since the White House decided to limit its access to many presidential...
Mar 28, 2025•26 min
President Trump’s 25% tariffs on cars and car parts imported into the U.S. is set to go into effect on April 2. Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be U.N. ambassador has been withdrawn, President Trump confirmed. Greenland is standing its ground as President Trump eyes the Arctic island for U.S. control. A recent poll shows 85% of Greenlanders oppose becoming part of the U.S., though most support full independence from Denmark. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...
Mar 27, 2025•26 min
“It sent a chill down my spine,” Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, told CBS News’ Ed O'Keefe about the moment he was inadvertently added to a group chat about the United States' highly sensitive plans to bomb Yemen. The U.S. Army is searching for four soldiers who went missing during a training exercise in Lithuania after their armored vehicle was found underwater. President Trump announced 25% tariffs on imported cars and light trucks, set to take effect April 2. To learn more about...
Mar 26, 2025•27 min
While President Trump downplayed the texting troubles caused by his top officials, CBS News has obtained a National Security Agency alert from last month warning against using the Signal app, calling it a "high-value target to intercept sensitive information." A Texas woman says her husband was wrongly sent to one of the world’s most dangerous prisons in El Salvador as part of the more than 200 Venezuelans deported by the Trump administration – despite having no gang ties. Postmaster General Lou...
Mar 25, 2025•27 min
Classified U.S. strike plans against Houthi rebels in Yemen were leaked to an The Atlantic journalist after they were accidentally added to a senior Trump administration chat group. Once a staple of the American breakfast table, orange juice consumption has hit record lows and Florida’s groves are battling citrus greening, a devastating disease with no cure. The Medal of Honor is one of the rarest honors in American history, with fewer than 3,600 recipients. Now, their stories of extraordinary h...
Mar 24, 2025•27 min
A Federal Judge vows to hold the Trump administration accountable for how the deportation of hundreds of migrants was handled. There's lots of concern about how tariffs could increase the price you pay for a car—why it could become a case of buy now or pay more later. And on the CBS Evening News' "On the Road", how a basketball coach came up with the perfect inspiring game plan for a young man, off the court. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin...
Mar 21, 2025•26 min
One year after the Baltimore Bridge collapse killed six people, the NTSB is warning that 68 bridges across 19 states, including the Brooklyn Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge, may not withstand a cargo ship collision. President Trump signed an executive order that would begin the process of dismantling the Department of Education. President Trump is ramping up efforts to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking by designating Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations. To learn more about lis...
Mar 20, 2025•26 min
Judges are pushing back against President Trump’s executive actions, but his lawyers insist they are not defying orders. A Texas midwife has been charged with performing illegal abortions and practicing without a medical license. Research shows excessive phone use alters the brain, making users less attentive and more prone to mental health struggles. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Mar 19, 2025•27 min
Long-delayed Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams and two space station crewmates returned to Earth on Tuesday to finally close out a repeatedly extended nine-and-a-half-month space odyssey. Eye on America: A Texas midwife and her associate are facing the state’s first criminal charges against abortion providers since Roe v. Wade was overturned, accused of violating the near-total abortion ban. 100 years ago today, the Tri-State Tornado tore through Missouri, Illinois a...
Mar 18, 2025•27 min
Deported under a centuries-old law, the U.S. sent approximately 261 people to El Salvador over the weekend, claiming they were gang members. At least 42 people were killed across eight states as more than 50 tornadoes tore through the central and eastern U.S. over the weekend. MLB star Shohei Ohtani returned to Japan last week for an exhibition game, playing in front of a home crowd for the first time since becoming a World Series champion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract...
Mar 17, 2025•27 min
The Senate has passed a GOP-led stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown. President Trump delivered a campaign-style speech at the Justice Department on Friday to lay out his vision for the department, in which he vowed a tougher "law and order" approach. Critics warn the shake-up threatens the department’s independence. Passengers described panic and chaos as flames erupted on an American Airlines flight at the gate in Denver. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit...
Mar 14, 2025•27 min
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but that the terms need to be worked out, and he emphasized that it should pave the way to lasting peace. Winters across the U.S. have warmed by an average of four degrees due to climate change, with the coldest regions seeing the fastest rise — posing new challenges for the maple syrup industry. The Norwegian Ski Federation has suspended five jumpers, two coaches and the team’s e...
Mar 14, 2025•27 min
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•27 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•27 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•27 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. To learn more about lis...
Mar 08, 2025•27 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww...
Mar 07, 2025•27 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. T...
Mar 06, 2025•27 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. To learn more abo...
Mar 05, 2025•27 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 04, 2025•27 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcas...
Mar 01, 2025•26 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. To lear...
Feb 28, 2025•27 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•27 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 26, 2025•27 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...
Feb 25, 2025•27 min