Elon Musk ramped up his criticism of President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" on Tuesday, calling it "a disgusting abomination" as Congress rushes to send the legislation to the president by July 4. The wife and five children of the man charged with Sunday's attack in Boulder, Colorado, have been taken into custody and face deportation, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. The U.S. Navy is considering renaming multiple naval ships named after civil rights leaders and promin...
Jun 03, 2025•20 min
Measles cases have topped 1,000 for the first time in six years. Researchers at Johns Hopkins say most U.S. counties have seen declines in childhood vaccinations for measles, mumps and rubella. Italy’s Mount Etna erupted, Europe’s largest active volcano, sending ash more than four miles into the sky. Scientists warn the volcano could remain active for weeks. More than four months after wildfires tore through Southern California, homeowners are now facing rising insurance premiums — while some sa...
Jun 02, 2025•20 min
Elon Musk exits the White House and heads back to private industry. What's next for the future of Doge. Remembering Loretta Swit, star of the most popular CBS television series of all time, "M*A*S*H". On the CBS Evening News' "On the Road", meet the little boy from Colorado with a three-word motto that are truly words to live by.
May 30, 2025•19 min
The Trump administration has pulled funding from Moderna’s bird flu vaccine program, even as the company reports promising test results. Eye on America - Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna, who helped expose Flint's water crisis, is now fighting poverty with Rx Kids, a first-of-its-kind program she created to provide cash to pregnant moms with no strings attached. The program has spread roughly $10 million to more than 2,200 families. Nepal's Kami Rita Sherpa has once again broken his own record, climb...
May 29, 2025•20 min
What Social Security's new administrator is saying about improving service and getting people their benefits. Digital currency is gaining popularity at the White House: what the Vice President had to say at this year's Bitcoin Conference. On the CBS Evening News' "Eye on America", the investigation into the rise in pedestrian deaths on America's roads.
May 28, 2025•20 min
The Trump administration is halting student visa interviews ahead of expanded vetting. President Trump plans to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are in prison for defrauding banks. Dozens hurt in Greyhound bus accident on Tennessee highway, authorities say.
May 27, 2025•20 min
On this Memorial Day we remeber those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Ukraine says Russia launched its biggest drone strike to date after Trump called Putin crazy for stepping up his offensive and "needlessly killing a lot of people."
May 26, 2025•20 min
President Trump re-ignites the trade war. What businesses are expected to do next in the face of escalating tariff threats. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down the condition rock and roll legend Billy Joel was diagnosed with, causing him to cancel his concert tour. On the CBS Evening News' "On the Road", meet the recent college graduate from South Carolina who chose to pursue a higher education as a way to honor history.
May 23, 2025•20 min
More than 900 tornadoes have touched down so far this year — that’s nearly 300 above average. At least three out of six people on board a small plane were killed when it crashed into a San Diego military housing neighborhood on Thursday. Beef prices are hitting record highs, squeezing both shoppers and ranchers.
May 22, 2025•20 min
St. Louis' emergency management chief has been placed on administrative leave after sirens meant to sound during a tornado warning failed to be activated before a deadly tornado tore through the city on Friday. The Pentagon said it has accepted a Boeing jet as a gift from Qatar that will be retrofitted and used to transport President Trump. The Justice Department is moving to dismiss lawsuits and proposed consent decrees against police in Louisville and Minneapolis. The police chief of Minneapol...
May 21, 2025•16 min
Tornado risks are up once again for more than a dozen states in the Central U.S. as severe weather moves across the country. The FDA is shutting down low-cost versions of popular weight loss drugs, ending a temporary workaround that made them more affordable. With most Americans lacking insurance coverage for weight loss drugs, millions could be priced out of treatment. President Trump met Tuesday with House Republicans as leaders try to push a massive budget package containing the president's l...
May 20, 2025•20 min
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will let the Trump administration end the Temporary Protected Status program protecting roughly 350,000 Venezuelan migrants from the threat of deportation while legal proceedings over the move continue. Federal investigators say the Brooklyn Bridge was not significantly damaged when it was struck by a Mexican Navy ship in the East River on Saturday. A new report finds at least 742 rural hospitals are at risk of closing due to low reimbursement rates from Medic...
May 19, 2025•20 min
With Hurricane Season just weeks away, is the Federal Government poised and ready to help? Why FEMA's leadership says they're not so sure. Pope Leo the Fourteenth will be formally installed as the Shepherd of the world's Catholics--his first ask to his parishioners to help combat the shortage of U.S. priests. On the CBS Evening News' "On the Road", a lesson on loss, grief, and healing with three North Carolina kids and their dog named Turtle.
May 16, 2025•20 min
The Supreme Court is weighing two major questions: Can citizenship be denied to babies born in the U.S. unless a parent is a citizen? And can a single judge issue nationwide injunctions? The ruling could reshape immigration rights and federal policies. Eye on America- Chronic absenteeism peaked at 31% during the height of the pandemic, but the latest data shows it hasn't made much improvement. One California school district is focusing on connection and rewarding good attendance, dropping their ...
May 15, 2025•20 min
Heat alerts are in place across parts of Texas as a spring heatwave sweeps through the state. Federal agents are increasingly making high-profile arrests while masked and without visible ID, sparking concerns over transparency and civil liberties. Eye on America- Families in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, say a jet fuel leak that went undetected for months contaminated the drinking water in dozens of wells.
May 14, 2025•20 min
Concerns are growing about President Trump's plans to accept a jumbo jet donated by Qatar's royal family. Inflation rose less than expected in April, but still above the Fed's goal of bringing it down to a 2% rate. Israel unleashed multiple strikes in Khan Yunis, killing 28 people, according to the Civil Defense Agency in Gaza.
May 13, 2025•20 min
The U.S. and China have agreed to roll back hefty tariffs, with the U.S. cutting the 145% tariff on Chinese imports to 30% and China reducing tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%. The 90-day truce offers hope for consumers and businesses. Hamas released Edan Alexander on Monday, who is believed to be the last living U.S. citizen held hostage in Gaza. Pope Leo XIV called for the release of imprisoned journalists, saying free speech is a "precious gift.”
May 12, 2025•20 min
Pope Leo XIV, in his first Mass as pontiff at the Sistine Chapel, urged Catholics to be a light in the darkness and focus on faith over material things. As excitement builds across churches in the U.S., cardinals are reflecting on the historic moment. For the second time in two weeks, radar screens guiding planes into Newark Airport went dark without warning, leaving air traffic controllers unable to see or speak with incoming flights. CBS News has obtained video of the new head of FEMA, Marine ...
May 09, 2025•20 min
Pope Leo XIV was born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, Illinois, in 1955. He is also a citizen of Peru, where he worked for many years. CBS News’ Norah O'Donnell has covered two papal conclaves, including the election of Pope Francis. She reflects on the historic moment when white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel and Pope Leo XIV emerged from St. Peter’s Basilica. Cheers erupted in St. Peter’s Square as white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope. CBS Morni...
May 08, 2025•20 min
Real IDs are now required at airports across the U.S. for domestic travel. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid rising concerns over inflation and a slowing economy. After the first round of voting, black smoke had risen from the Sistine Chapel in Rome, indicating that the 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church have not yet agreed on a choice for the next pontiff.
May 07, 2025•20 min
The Sistine Chapel has been readied for the 133 cardinals to begin their vote for the next pope. The Supreme Court said it will allow the Trump administration to implement its policy barring transgender people from serving in the military while legal proceedings move forward. In a meeting at the Oval Office, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told President Trump his country is “not for sale” and “won’t ever be for sale,” in which Trump responded, “never say never.”
May 06, 2025•20 min
While modern papal conclaves typically last around two days, the longest in history stretched nearly three years after Pope Clement IV’s death in 1268. In California’s Central Valley, a predominantly immigrant congregation at St. Charles Borromeo — the largest Catholic parish in America — mourns Pope Francis and hopes the next pope will embody his humility, clarity and care for the marginalized. Newark Liberty Airport continues to face massive disruptions, with over 800 flight cancellations and ...
May 05, 2025•20 min
Traveling to Wheatland, Pennsylvania where one industry could benefit from tariffs. President Trump's family's net-worth has surged since he took office. On the CBS Evening News' "On the Road", we'll show a real literary masterpiece when a community comes together with a book-et brigade.
May 02, 2025•20 min
President Trump says he's nominating Mike Waltz to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Eye on America - Americans are having fewer babies, with CDC data showing the annual birth rate standing near a record low. High costs, the fear of climate change and putting careers first are some of the reasons many young adults are choosing to be child-free. At 89, Fred Costello has been playing the organ for the Rochester Red Wings for 49 seasons, making him the longest-playing organist in pro sp...
May 01, 2025•20 min
U.S. economy shrinks. Semaglutide, the main ingredient in diabetes and weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, may also reverse the signs of liver disease by reducing inflammation and scarring.
Apr 30, 2025•20 min
President Trump sets executive order record in his first 100 days. Amid rising tensions with the U.S., officials in China showcased new technology and how their economy is ready to move forward. A violent storm system brought heavy rain and powerful winds to the central U.S., damaging homes in Missouri.
Apr 29, 2025•20 min
CBS News poll on President Trump's first 100 days in office. The Catholic Church's cardinal electors, a group of about 135 cardinals under the age of 80, are set to begin their conclave May 7 to hold a secretive election for the next pontiff. Eye on America - 15 years after the BP oil spill, Grand Isle is bouncing back — the fish are biting and restoration projects have rebuilt bird habitats. But some oyster beds never recovered, marine life remains sparse and residents still worry about lingeri...
Apr 28, 2025•20 min
The FBI arrested a Wisconsin county judge on obstruction charges, accusing her of preventing the arrest of a man by immigration authorities during a federal law enforcement operation at her courthouse. CBS News has confirmed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an unsecured internet connection installed in his office to access the messaging app Signal on his computer — a report the Department of Defense has denied. Pope Francis will be buried at St. Mary Major, the basilica he quietly visited on h...
Apr 25, 2025•20 min
Pope Francis' funeral is drawing hordes of tourists and could drive up U.S. airfares to Rome, according to travel experts. After Russia's latest strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, which was the deadliest assault on the city since July 2024 and drew a rebuke from President Trump, Margaret Brennan asks Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: "What made it worth killing civilians when Ukraine says it's ready for a ceasefire?" "We only target military goals or civilian sites used by the military,...
Apr 24, 2025•21 min
The chief executives of Walmart and Target privately warned President Trump this week that his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks, sources familiar with the White House meeting told CBS News. Thousands of people from around the world have lined up in Vatican City to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, who is lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of Saturday’s funeral. In Eye on America- Cybercrime scams cost Americans nea...
Apr 23, 2025•21 min
