Trump touts $9 trillion in new U.S. investment. The numbers don't add up.
Many investments Mr. Trump claims credit for predate his return to office or are based on vague future pledges. Here's a fact check of his claims.
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Flying without a Real ID? Here's what to know at the airport
The TSA said that starting Wednesday, it will no longer accept driver's licenses and other forms of ID that don't comply with Real ID requirements.
Trump wants the Fed to cut rates on Wednesday. Will it oblige?
President Trump wants the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Here's what experts predict at the central bank's May 7 meeting.
These Chinese-made products could soon be hard to find in the U.S.
A sharp drop in Chinese imports could lead to shortages of the following consumer products.
The Real ID deadline has arrived. Here's what to know.
Americans are required to switch to the new form of identification by Wednesday, May 7, if they want to fly domestically.
Top Trump officials will meet with China amid trade war
The U.S.-China meetings could mark a key moment as the two countries face steep tariffs on each other's goods.
Tariffs force U.S. bicycle company to halt imports from China
Kent International, one of Walmart's biggest bicycle suppliers, cancelled its new orders from China for April, and it doesn't have any plans to place new orders in May.
Social Security to cut overpayment clawbacks to 50%, down from 100%
The Social Security Administration said it will now seek to recoup less money from beneficiaries. Advocates say the revised policy is still burdensome.
Tariffs could put them under, some small business owners say
President Trump's tariffs could be "the nail in the coffin for many of us," the owner of a Portland, Oregon, clothing store said.
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What is the total cost of collection debt?
If you think the cost of your collection debt stays the same over time, you could be in for a big surprise.
Gold prices and interest rates: What to watch this week
Could gold prices be impacted by this week's Federal Reserve meeting? Here's what to watch for right now.
Will HELOC interest rates fall again this week?
HELOC interest rates have been on a steady decline. But will this week's Fed meeting change that trajectory?
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Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
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Americans fear going broke in retirement more than death, study finds
Allianz survey finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying.
Here's the magic number Americans say they need for retirement
Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.
3 questions to ask about your retirement savings when stocks plunge
The first weeks of the new Trump administration have sparked stock market jitters and recession fears. Here's advice from top experts.
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What has DEI actually done for U.S. workers and employers?
President Trump has painted a bullseye on diversity, equity and inclusion. But what exactly is DEI, and what has it achieved?
The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024
Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.
Want to work at Chipotle? Be prepared to chat with AI.
Chipotle plans to deploy a conversational AI hiring system, dubbed "Ava Cado," across more than 3,500 restaurants.
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Alligator attacks, kills woman canoeing with her husband in Florida
An alligator has attacked and killed a woman canoeing on Lake Kissimmee, south of Orlando, authorities say.
Cartel leader among 16 arrested in historic U.S. fentanyl bust
Three million pills laced with fentanyl were seized in what federal prosecutors said was the "largest fentanyl bust in DEA history."
Trump administration may soon deport migrants to Libya, U.S. officials say
The deportations, expected to be operated by the U.S. military, could start as early as this week, two U.S. officials told CBS News.
5 charged after migrant boat capsized off San Diego coast
Five Mexican nationals are facing charges in what prosecutors say was a human smuggling event, after a small boat carrying over a dozen people capsized off the coast of San Diego.
Young boy gains perspective well beyond his years after tornado
River Garrett's family survived the deadly tornado, but their ranch in northern Oklahoma was leveled.
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Trump slams Newsom after California governor proposes federal film tax credit
President Trump slammed Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, just hours after the California governor asked for collaboration on a massive national film tax credit.
Tariffs force U.S. bicycle company to halt imports from China
Kent International, one of Walmart's biggest bicycle suppliers, cancelled its new orders from China for April, and it doesn't have any plans to place new orders in May.
Top Trump officials will meet with China amid trade war
The U.S.-China meetings could mark a key moment as the two countries face steep tariffs on each other's goods.
Trump touts $9 trillion in new U.S. investment. The numbers don't add up.
Many investments Mr. Trump claims credit for predate his return to office or are based on vague future pledges. Here's a fact check of his claims.
Senate Democrats rally against crypto bill amid criticism of Trump's industry ties
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging other Democrats not to support a bipartisan crypto regulation bill, as Democrats warn about President Trump's ties to crypto.
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Seeking spending cuts, GOP targets a tax hospitals love to pay
Republicans, on the hunt for spending cuts, are eying a special kind of Medicaid tax that nearly every state uses to boost funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other providers.
Trump slams Newsom after California governor proposes federal film tax credit
President Trump slammed Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, just hours after the California governor asked for collaboration on a massive national film tax credit.
Trump administration may soon deport migrants to Libya, U.S. officials say
The deportations, expected to be operated by the U.S. military, could start as early as this week, two U.S. officials told CBS News.
For second time in 8 days, fighter jet assigned to USS Truman is lost in Red Sea
Two pilots suffered minor injuries in the ordeal.
Trump says fewer than 2 dozen hostages believed to still be alive in Gaza
President Trump's comments came as Israel approved plans on Monday to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time.
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Seeking spending cuts, GOP targets a tax hospitals love to pay
Republicans, on the hunt for spending cuts, are eying a special kind of Medicaid tax that nearly every state uses to boost funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other providers.
HHS revokes some layoff notices, including to 9/11 program
The Food and Drug Administration's food safety labs and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's World Trade Center Health Program were reinstated.
FDA picks critic of COVID boosters to be new top vaccines official
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
How to protect yourself this tick season
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the growing impact of tick-borne illnesses and how to stay safe this summer.
How to check in on your mental health
During Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings" to share strategies from her book "Practical Optimism" to help you check in with yourself.
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Pakistan leader vows to avenge Indian "act of war" after missile strikes
Tension between the nuclear-armed nations is soaring. Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to retaliate after Indian strikes killed more than two dozen people.
For second time in 8 days, fighter jet assigned to USS Truman is lost in Red Sea
Two pilots suffered minor injuries in the ordeal.
LGBTQ Catholics hope for continued inclusion under new pope
Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month, was the first pontiff to be publicly inclusive of the LGBTQ Catholic community.
At least 19 killed after India fires missiles into Pakistan, officials say
Pakistani security officials said India fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-administered territory in at least five locations early Wednesday.
Study sheds light on hallucinogenic drug rituals in ancient Peru
Researchers and archaeologists found evidence that a pre-Inca civilization in Peru held exclusive rituals involving a psychedelic drug.
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Tinx tackles cancel culture, romance in debut novel "Hotter in the Hamptons"
Christina Najjar, known as Tinx, says she wanted the heroine in her debut novel "Hotter in the Hamptons" to be messy "so that readers could see themselves in her."
Kamala Harris makes Met Gala debut, says art and politics are related
Kamala Harris made an appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, days after her anticipated return to the public stage where she delivered her first major speech since losing the 2024 presidential election.
A$AP Rocky confirms baby No. 3 with Rihanna at the 2025 Met Gala
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expecting their third child, the rapper confirmed on Sunday at the Met Gala.
Diana Ross stuns Met Gala blue carpet with 18-foot long train
As 81-year-old Diana Ross entered the Met Gala, several people helped carry the legendary singer's massive shawl train flowing behind her.
Met Gala 2025 photos, best looks and memorable moments
From Rihanna and Diana Ross to Teyana Taylor, see some of the best looks from the 2025 Met Gala red carpet.
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Why people are using AI to fake disabilities online
Social media accounts using AI to impersonate people with Down syndrome are spreading, CBS News analysis shows, garnering dollars and millions of views while exploiting real advocates.
AI-generated porn site Mr. Deepfakes shuts down
Experts say the closure of Mr. Deepfakes, a major AI pornography website, is a step forward in addressing nonconsensual deepfake imagery.
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.
Skype is shutting down
Skype is shutting down after launching in 2003 and will be replaced by a free version of Microsoft's Teams. Chris Johnston, a senior editor at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
The future of AI in K–12 schools
Khan Academy founder and CEO Sal Khan joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explore how artificial intelligence could be integrated into K–12 education following a new executive order from President Trump.
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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.
"Bone collector" caterpillar disguises itself in the remains of its prey
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Trump admin fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, angering environmentalists
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
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Cartel leader among 16 arrested in historic U.S. fentanyl bust
Three million pills laced with fentanyl were seized in what federal prosecutors said was the "largest fentanyl bust in DEA history."
Gun violence victim memorial removed
The Trump administration has removed a memorial honoring victims of gun violence from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. A spokesperson for the Justice Department said the decision to remove the memorial was not political and the administration is working on other ways to honor the victims. One of the people featured in the memorial was Alison Parker, a reporter with CBS' Roanoke, Virginia, station WDBJ. Her father Andy Parker joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his daughter and the memorial removal.
Reporter who saw teen before 1984 murder reacts to arrest in case
Heather Henry-Tenan was one of the last people to see Linda Maxwell alive before her 1984 murder.
2nd suspect charged with murder in death of Super Bowl reporter
A second suspect has been charged with murder in the death of a television reporter who traveled to New Orleans in February to cover the Super Bowl, authorities say.
Man charged in 8 killings 8 years ago in Phoenix area goes on trial
Cleophus Cooksey Jr., charged in eight killings eight years ago in the Phoenix area, including those of his mother and stepfather, has gone on trial.
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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.
Satellite launches on mission to "weigh" the world's 1.5 trillion trees
The European Space Agency's Biomass satellite is currently in orbit over the Amazon rainforest.
NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
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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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Trump announces ceasefire with Houthis
President Trump made a surprise announcement regarding Houthi rebels in Yemen during his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Tuesday. Mr. Trump said the U.S. military will no longer target the Houthis, and, in exchange, the group has agreed to stop threatening American ships in the Red Sea. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Introductory reset between Trump, Carney
President Trump met face-to-face with Canada's newly-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the details.
Second judge blocks Alien Enemies Act usage
A second judge blocked the Trump administration from removing some noncitizens under the Alien Enemies Act. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Report: IRS down almost a third of its workers
A new watchdog report from the Treasury Department reveals the Internal Revenue Service has lost almost a third of its tax auditors. The cuts are a result of the Trump administration's efforts to trim the federal workforce through its Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. CBS News MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more.
What will the papal conclave look like?
133 Catholic cardinal electors will gather in Vatican City for a conclave beginning Wednesday to choose the next pope. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.