Trump holding migrants in Djibouti after judge blocks trip to South Sudan
A judge ordered the Trump administration to maintain custody of the migrants, whose lawyers say they were on a flight bound for violence-plagued South Sudan.
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The largest buyers of $TRUMP will be rewarded with a private dinner with President Trump at his golf course in Virginia.
Judge blocks Trump's executive order dismantling Education Department
Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its reduction-in-force at the Education Department, which was announced on March 11.
Treasury Department set to phase out the penny
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
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Cuts to the U.S. cybersecurity agency and FBI affected the federal workers tasked with stopping foreign interference in elections.
Are we heading toward a constitutional crisis?
President Trump, who tried to overturn the 2020 election result, has been shattering norms upon returning to the Oval Office. Since the nation's founding, the guardrails that have kept presidents in check have been in the courts and Congress. But will they hold?
How Trump won the 2024 election — CBS News exit poll results
Trump's election victory was a product of voter discontent with the state of the country, the economy and a desire for change, and he made inroads with some Democratic groups.
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South African president pushes back on claims of White genocide during tense Oval Office meeting with President Trump; Senate Republicans take aim at California vehicle standards.
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Republicans eye New Jersey governorship
Democrats and Republicans have wrapped their final primary debates in the New Jersey governor's race. Political strategists Joel Payne and Jeanette Hoffman join "America Decides" with analysis.
Target reports weaker sales
Stocks tumbled Wednesday amid concerns the new budget bill in Congress could deepen the U.S. deficit. Earlier in the day, Target reported weaker-than-expected earnings due partly to anxiety about the implications of President Trump's tariffs. Javier David, business editor at the Dallas Morning News, joins "America Decides" with analysis.
GOP takes aim at California vehicle standards
Senate Republicans are moving to block California's vehicle standards that would phase out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Mary Nichols, former chair of the California Air Resources Board, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Why DOJ is investigating Andrew Cuomo
New York City mayoral frontrunner Andrew Cuomo is facing possible legal trouble. The Justice Department has opened an investigation into the former Empire State governor. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane unpacks what Cuomo is being accused of.
Trump White House formally accepts Qatari jet
The Trump administration has formally accepted the luxury 747 jet offered by the Qatari government as a gift. The Pentagon confirmed the news Wednesday and said it will now work to ensure it meets security requirements for the president's use. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest.
South Africans on Trump-Ramaphosa meeting
President Trump is being accused of ambushing South Africa's president in the Oval Office Wednesday with claims of "White persecution." BBC News senior journalist Pumza Fihlani is in Johannesburg and has reaction.
Timing of House vote on Trump budget bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Freedom Caucus met with President Trump on Wednesday amid a budget bill impasse. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
South African president denies genocide claims
The cordial conversation between President Trump and South Africa's president in the Oval Office on Wednesday quickly turned contentious after Mr. Trump pushed unsubstantiated claims of genocide against White South African farmers. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi digs into the claims.
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Trump tariff plans bring wide concern about financial impact — CBS News poll
President Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years.
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More U.S.Kids' breakfast cereals have been getting more unhealthy, study finds
A study published in JAMA Network Open analyzed the nutritional value of cereals marketed to children between 2010 and 2023.
Here's who could benefit from the proposed $40,000 SALT deduction cap
The budget bill passed by the House includes a provision to quadruple the state and local tax deduction, a boon for some homeowners.
Experts raise conflict of interest concerns ahead of Trump crypto dinner
The largest buyers of $TRUMP will be rewarded with a private dinner with President Trump at his golf course in Virginia.
Tennessee man executed by lethal injection for killing wife and her 2 sons
Oscar Smith was convicted of fatally stabbing and shooting Judith Smith, 13-year-old Jason Burnett and 16-year-old Chad Burnett at their home in Nashville, Tennessee.
RFK Jr. releases report on childhood chronic disease. Here's what to know.
The "Make America Healthy Again" report outlines what it says are four leading drivers of childhood disease, but it is facing criticism from some health officials.
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The budget bill passed by the House includes a provision to quadruple the state and local tax deduction, a boon for some homeowners.
Experts raise conflict of interest concerns ahead of Trump crypto dinner
The largest buyers of $TRUMP will be rewarded with a private dinner with President Trump at his golf course in Virginia.
Treasury Department set to phase out the penny
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
Nike to hike prices on certain products as part of seasonal adjustment
Nike will raise prices on footwear, clothing and equipment starting this week.
Walmart to slash roughly 1,500 corporate jobs
Walmart said it would eliminate members of its global tech workforce in a memo sent to employees on Wednesday.
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A judge ordered the Trump administration to maintain custody of the migrants, whose lawyers say they were on a flight bound for violence-plagued South Sudan.
Here's who could benefit from the proposed $40,000 SALT deduction cap
The budget bill passed by the House includes a provision to quadruple the state and local tax deduction, a boon for some homeowners.
Experts raise conflict of interest concerns ahead of Trump crypto dinner
The largest buyers of $TRUMP will be rewarded with a private dinner with President Trump at his golf course in Virginia.
Judge blocks Trump's executive order dismantling Education Department
Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its reduction-in-force at the Education Department, which was announced on March 11.
Treasury Department set to phase out the penny
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
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More HealthWatchKids' breakfast cereals have been getting more unhealthy, study finds
A study published in JAMA Network Open analyzed the nutritional value of cereals marketed to children between 2010 and 2023.
RFK Jr. releases report on childhood chronic disease. Here's what to know.
The "Make America Healthy Again" report outlines what it says are four leading drivers of childhood disease, but it is facing criticism from some health officials.
Generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy banned
Starting today, pharmacies can no longer make cheaper alternatives to popular weight loss drugs, driving up costs for millions. Dr. Celine Gounder joins to explain what this means for patients.
FDA expands COVID vaccine warning about possible side effect
The FDA is requiring COVID vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna to update their warnings about the possible risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
Texas lawmakers advance bill to clarify medical exceptions under restrictive abortion law
Texas lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S.,
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A massive cargo ship sailed up onto shore just meters from Johan Helberg's house. He slept through the whole commotoion.
Israeli Embassy staff members fatally shot were about to get engaged
Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, Israeli Embassy staff members, were identified as the victims of a shooting outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
North Korea's Kim fumes after seeing new warship damaged in launch event
North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un said a new naval destroyer was damaged in a "serious accident and criminal act caused by absolute carelessness."
World leaders condemn shooting of Israeli Embassy staff in D.C.
World leaders react to the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, as Israel blames antisemitic incitement.
Israel condemned over "warning shots" fired near diplomats in West Bank
Israel faces calls from more than 12 nations, including allies, to explain why forces opened fire as a large delegation of diplomats visited the occupied West Bank.
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Tramell Tillman steps into "Mission: Impossible"
Best known for "Severance," Tramell Tillman takes on the role of Captain Bledsoe in the new "Mission: Impossible" film, earning standout reviews and sharing the screen with Tom Cruise.
Tramell Tillman on his journey from "Severance" to "Mission: Impossible"
Best known for "Severance," actor Tramell Tillman takes on the role of Captain Bledsoe in the new "Mission: Impossible" film.
Ronny Chieng celebrates Gold House honor with
As a 2025 Hall of Fame inductee, Ronny Chieng shares how growing up across continents, failing the New York bar exam and landing on "The Daily Show" shaped his rise and his voice.
Michelle Williams and Jennifer Simard on new play
In the Broadway musical adaptation of "Death Becomes Her," Jennifer Simard and Michelle Williams bring new life to a tale of eternal youth, fierce competition, and the power of female friendship.
Kermit the Frog gives a graduate speech
Two years after CBS Mornings' own Gayle King gave the graduation address, the university welcomes a new kind of icon: Kermit the Frog, who sat down to talk about the honor.
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Jony Ive, the famed designer behind iconic Apple products, will join OpenAI to create devices with generative artificial intelligence capability.
How to deal with AI coming for your job
Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman recently warned his employees about the impact of artificial intelligence on their jobs. Kaufman joins CBS News with more on his tips to beat the AI curve.
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.
Half of states now have laws that ban or regulate cellphones in schools
Bills have sprinted through legislatures this year in states as varied as New York and Oklahoma, reflecting a broad consensus that phones are bad for kids.
Survey finds teachers increasingly use AI
As many students face criticism and punishment for using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT for assignments, new reporting shows that many instructors are increasingly using those same programs. New York Times technology reporter Kashmir Hill joins the "Daily Report" to discuss her piece on the topic.
Science
More ScienceNOAA reveals 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
With the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, NOAA forecasters announced their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect this year.
Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
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Spike in antisemitic incidents in U.S.
The U.S. has seen a spike in reported antisemitic attacks since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. 2024 had the highest number of reported antisemitic incidents on record, according to the Anti-Defamation League. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Tennessee man executed by lethal injection for killing wife and her 2 sons
Oscar Smith was convicted of fatally stabbing and shooting Judith Smith, 13-year-old Jason Burnett and 16-year-old Chad Burnett at their home in Nashville, Tennessee.
D.C. killings investigation ongoing
A man shouting "free Palestine" was arrested after apparently claiming responsibility for the shooting deaths of two Israeli Embassy workers in Washington, D.C. Doug Kouns, a former FBI special agent, joins CBS News 24/7 with more on the next steps in the investigation that could include hate crime charges.
ADL on Israeli Embassy workers killed
The FBI is investigating the killings of two Israeli Embassy workers in Washington, D.C. Oren Segal, the senior vice president of counter-extremism and intelligence at the Anti-Defamation League, joins CBS News 24/7 with his reaction to the attack.
Israeli Embassy workers killed in D.C.
Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, two Israeli Embassy workers, were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., Wednesday. 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez was arrested after allegedly taking credit for the attack. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
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.
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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.
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In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
"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
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At least two killed in San Diego plane crash
At least two people are dead and eight are injured after a private plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Judge allows Khalil to meet with his wife
A judge has granted a family visit for Mahmoud Khalil after immigration officials refused to allow the detained Columbia University graduate student to meet with his wife and newborn son. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Spike in antisemitic incidents in U.S.
The U.S. has seen a spike in reported antisemitic attacks since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. 2024 had the highest number of reported antisemitic incidents on record, according to the Anti-Defamation League. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Fact-check on Trump's genocide claims
President Trump made several claims on Wednesday that White South African farmers are experiencing genocide. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro breaks down the facts.
NOAA on Atlantic hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its predictions for the Atlantic hurricane season. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.