Trump taps San Francisco attorney for assistant AG position at DOJ
President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday he will nominate Bay Area attorney Harmeet Dhillon for a position at the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Trump discusses key priorities in new interview
President-elect Donald Trump sat down for an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" to discuss his priorities for his second term. Trump was pressed on his tariff threats and plans for mass deportations. Nikole Killion has more.
WWE sexual abuse lawsuit naming Linda McMahon is paused
Court documents said the case was stayed pending a ruling by the Supreme Court of Maryland on consolidated appeals on the constitutionality of the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023.
Here's what to know about Trump's pick to lead the IRS, Billy Long
President-elect Donald Trump wants former lawmaker and auctioneer Billy Long to replace IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel.
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on DOGE plans
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are meeting with lawmakers Thursday on plans for the newly coined of Department of Government Efficiency.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.
Trump considering replacing Hegseth
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, sources say. The embattled Fox News host is facing allegations of sexual assault, alcohol abuse and financial mismanagement. Hegseth's attorney says he denies the allegations.
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed.
Hegseth defense secretary pick on shaky ground
Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and Fox News personality picked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as defense secretary, is facing headwinds on Capitol Hill amid allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking. CBS News has learned Hegseth may not have enough support from Republican senators. Nikole Killion and John Dickerson have more.
Hegseth faces new misconduct allegations
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, is facing new misconduct allegations after previous allegations of sexual assault. CBS News confirmed Hegseth was forced to step down from a veterans nonprofit after being accused of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement. Hegseth's attorney says he denies the allegations.
New misconduct claims against Trump pick Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the world's most powerful military, is facing new questions amid reports that he was forced out at two veterans groups because of alleged financial and sexual misconduct. Nancy Cordes has more.
Threats made against Trump's picks
The FBI is investigating multiple threats made against some of President-elect Donald Trump's administration picks like Susie Wiles, Pam Bondi, Howard Lutnick and others. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more on the attacks and the Trump transition.
Threats, hoax calls target Trump Cabinet picks
The Trump transition team said Wednesday that several bomb threats and swatting incidents were made this week against the incoming administration. Among those targeted were President-elect Donald Trump's chief of staff, his choice for attorney general, and his picks to lead the Department of Commerce and Environmental Protection Agency. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump tariffs could hurt small business owners
President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to place additional tariffs on goods imported from China, Mexico and Canada, the United States' three biggest trading partners. Some small business owners worry the move could hurt them. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Why Trump wants tariffs on major importers
President-elect Donald Trump said he will impose widespread tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, three major U.S. importers. Some economists warn the plan will raise prices. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more and CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports on the consumer impact of the possible move.
Walmart U.S. CEO explains the retailer's DEI policy rollback
John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., talks about the company's decision to scale back its DEI policies.
Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Open: "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sens. Rand Paul and Tammy Duckworth discuss President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks after a busy week on Capitol Hill. Plus, Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, joins.
Trump makes more Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump announced more Cabinet picks this weekend, while CBS News polling shows that some of his highest-profile picks have more support among Americans than opposition. Nikole Killion reports.
Trump selects Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Trump picks Pam Bondi for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, Florida's former attorney general, as his new pick for attorney general after Matt Gaetz took himself out of the running. The former congressman's withdrawal followed weeks of intense scrutiny since he was named to be America's top law enforcement official. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Police report released in Pete Hegseth case
A police report that details a 2017 allegation of sexual assault against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, was released Wednesday. In the report, a woman claims she was sexually assaulted by Hegseth in a Northern California hotel. Hegseth, who told police that the encounter was consensual, was on Capitol Hill on Thursday meeting with Senate Republicans in an effort to shore up their support for his expected nomination. Nikole Killion has more.
Behind Gaetz's attorney general withdrawal
Just over a week after President-elect Donald Trump named Matt Gaetz as his intended nominee for attorney general, the now-former congressman has withdrawn his name from consideration for the position. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
What do Cabinet members do? Here are the expectations for each role
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
Watch Live: Pam Bondi confirmation hearing for attorney general underway
Pam Bondi served as Florida's attorney general and represented President-elect Donald Trump during his first impeachment proceedings.
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"Particularly dangerous" winds warning yet again for Los Angeles fires area
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn out of control in Southern California.
Biden says "I have given my heart and my soul to our nation" ahead of farewell address
President Biden is addressing the nation from the Oval Office at 8 p.m.
Watch Live: John Ratcliffe faces senators at confirmation hearing for CIA director
The former Texas congressman previously led the nation's spy agencies as director of national intelligence in the last months of the first Trump administration.
FDA bans food dye Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
Dozens arrested in India over alleged 5-year sexual abuse of teen girl
Authorities in southern India have detained almost 50 men suspected of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a girl from the age of 13.
FDA to cut nicotine from cigarettes, in plan first floated under Trump
It will be up to the returning Trump administration to decide whether to finalize the rule.
CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's rate decision
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
Impeached South Korean president detained over martial law declaration
South Korea's anti-corruption agency detains impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief declaration of martial law.
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FDA bans food dye Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
Watch Live: John Ratcliffe faces senators at confirmation hearing for CIA director
The former Texas congressman previously led the nation's spy agencies as director of national intelligence in the last months of the first Trump administration.
FDA to cut nicotine from cigarettes, in plan first floated under Trump
It will be up to the returning Trump administration to decide whether to finalize the rule.
CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's rate decision
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
In opening pitch to Congress, Pam Bondi to vow "one tier of justice for all"
In planned remarks to Congress, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department commits that "partisan weaponization of the Department of Justice will end" under her watch.
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CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's rate decision
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
SEC sues Elon Musk, accusing him of withholding info from Twitter investors
The SEC has sued billionaire X owner Elon Musk, alleging he failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner in 2022.
Capital One allegedly cheated customers out of $2 billion, CFPB says
The CFPB is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its offerings for high-interest savings accounts.
Los Angeles residents hire private firefighters to save their homes
Private firefighters are working alongside municipal departments to battle the wildfires. Here's how much they cost.
FCC warns of 50-state scam by fraudsters posing as mortgage lenders
Callers spoof the caller ID number of the victim's actual lending institution, swindling money from those seeking financial relief.
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Watch Live: John Ratcliffe faces senators at confirmation hearing for CIA director
The former Texas congressman previously led the nation's spy agencies as director of national intelligence in the last months of the first Trump administration.
In opening pitch to Congress, Pam Bondi to vow "one tier of justice for all"
In planned remarks to Congress, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department commits that "partisan weaponization of the Department of Justice will end" under her watch.
Biden says "I have given my heart and my soul to our nation" ahead of farewell address
President Biden is addressing the nation from the Oval Office at 8 p.m.
Watch Live: Marco Rubio faces senators at confirmation hearing for secretary of state
Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, is facing questions from his Senate colleagues on Wednesday morning.
Watch Live: Pam Bondi confirmation hearing for attorney general underway
Pam Bondi served as Florida's attorney general and represented President-elect Donald Trump during his first impeachment proceedings.
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FDA bans food dye Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
FDA to cut nicotine from cigarettes, in plan first floated under Trump
It will be up to the returning Trump administration to decide whether to finalize the rule.
3 Boar's Head plants also had unsanitary conditions, USDA records show
Several Boar's Head deli meat plants were cited for unsanitary conditions, not just the factory shut down after a deadly listeria outbreak.
More than 1 drink a day raises risk of dying, federal review concludes
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.
FDA unveils proposed rules to put nutrition facts on the front of the package
It will be up to the incoming Trump administration to finalize the rule on food labels.
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Major Russian missile strike forces Ukraine to shut down power grid
Russia missiles have pounded energy infrastructure across Ukraine, forcing power cuts in the dead of winter.
Dozens arrested in India over alleged 5-year sexual abuse of teen girl
Authorities in southern India have detained almost 50 men suspected of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a girl from the age of 13.
5 shot dead in Mexican town; body parts found in Gulf coast region
Five people were gunned down on the same street where another attack left eight dead just months earlier.
Impeached South Korean president detained over martial law declaration
South Korea's anti-corruption agency detains impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief declaration of martial law.
Biden to lift Cuba's status as terror sponsor in exchange for prisoners' release
The move is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.
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Princess Kate announces she's in remission from cancer
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
Ayesha Curry on new book imprint
Chef, entrepreneur and author Ayesha Curry joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss expanding her empire into publishing, uplifting diverse voices and why she selected her imprint's first novel "Honeysuckle and Bone" by Trisha Tobias.
Ayesha Curry launches book imprint
Chef, entrepreneur and bestselling author Ayesha Curry expands her empire into publishing with "Sweet July Books," an imprint dedicated to diverse voices. The first novel, "Honeysuckle and Bone" by Trisha Tobias, follows a young woman discovering dark secrets in Jamaica. They join "CBS Mornings."
Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration
The country music star is set to perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office.
Graham Norton on the art of storytelling
Talk show host and bestselling author Graham Norton joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his fifth novel, "Frankie," which follows the extraordinary life of an 84-year-old Irish woman. Norton also shares the inspiration behind the book and his approach to storytelling.
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Meta is cutting 5% of its workforce, or more than 3,600 employees
Meta will cut about 5% of its workforce, focusing on getting rid of low-performing employees at the social media giant.
SpaceX to launch two lunar landers
Just after midnight Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to lift off, carrying a pair of lunar landers that will try to touch down on the moon in the coming months. One was built by a Japanese company and the other was built by a Texas company. Their mission is to carefully lower to the lunar surface and deliver 10 payloads for NASA.
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.
What would happen to TikTok on my phone if the app is banned?
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
Does the tech industry really need so many workers on H-1B visas?
Elon Musk claims the U.S. needs a pipeline of foreign employees working on H-1B visas because the country lacks skilled engineers. Here's what the data shows.
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Strong winds pick up in L.A. as fires burn
Officials in Los Angeles are now dealing with strengthening winds as the deadly fires continue to burn. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has the latest from the Pacific Palisades.
How to talk to kids about the L.A. fires
California officials say the Palisades and Eaton fires are now among the most destructive in the state's history. As the country, state and individual families deal with the unprecedented tragedy, it poses the question of how to discuss wildfire losses with children and teens. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour joins CBS News to share some best practices for having these tough conversations.
Winds threaten L.A. fire containment efforts
Emergency response teams have made progress in containing some wildfires raging in Southern California, but they still face an uphill fight. CBS News reporter Laura Haefeli is in Los Angeles in the Palisades Fire zone.
L.A. County fire captain on wildfire response
Southern California is bracing for another round of strong winds that could exacerbate the wildfires burning throughout Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County Fire Department Capt. Sheila Kelliher joins CBS News to discuss the latest on containment efforts. Then, CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins with more from the Golden State.
Los Angeles wildfire threat remains critical
The Los Angeles County Fire chief says despite making progress over the weekend, firefighters are preparing for the return of dangerous winds. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has the latest on the devastating fires. Then, Washington Post national political reporter Maeve Reston joins to discuss the scrutiny facing elected leaders in California.
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Dozens arrested in India over alleged 5-year sexual abuse of teen girl
Authorities in southern India have detained almost 50 men suspected of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a girl from the age of 13.
5 shot dead in Mexican town; body parts found in Gulf coast region
Five people were gunned down on the same street where another attack left eight dead just months earlier.
Chicago customs seized 1,500 Glock switches to turn guns automatic in 2024
Most of the Glock switch shipments had come from China, and were destined for various locations throughout the United States, CPB said.
Oregon man arrested for cold case murder of car salesman
David Staggs was last seen at his home in January 2022. Police said they uncovered what is believed to be his remains on Wednesday.
Texas man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark
Police found that the man was sending Caitlin Clark messages on X that contained multiple threatening and sexually explicit messages.
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2 commercial landers launched for the moon
A pair of commercial landers are headed to the moon after launching early Wednesday morning from the Kennedy Space Center on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
2 privately built moon landers carried into space by SpaceX rocket
Firefly's "Blue Moon" and ispace's "Resilience" are the latest in an ongoing push to gain private-sector experience exploring the moon.
Blue Origin postpones first launch of its massive new rocket
Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive New Glenn rocket due to technical trouble. The Jeff Bezos-founded company didn't set a new launch date.
Blue Origin preps New Glenn rocket for high-stakes test flight
Blue Origin expects the New Glenn to provide a viable alternative to SpaceX's market-dominating Falcon family of rockets.
Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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New recommendations to measure obesity
A group of experts says Body Mass Index, or BMI, used by doctors to measure obesity, is not a good method. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the new recommendations.
Schools impacted by L.A. area wildfires
A dozen schools have been damaged or destroyed in the Palisades and Eaton Fires. Meanwhile, several other campuses have been closed due to mandatory evacuations. CBS News' Lilia Luciano shows how Californians are coming together.
Travelers will soon need a Real ID
Starting on May 7, all domestic travelers in the United States must have a state-issued ID card or drivers license that complies with a standard known as a Real ID. The IDs are more secure and harder to counterfeit.
Princess of Wales says cancer is in remission
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, revealed in a social media post on Tuesday that her cancer is in remission about 10 months after she first announced her diagnosis. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Hegseth grilled at confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, was grilled on Tuesday during his Senate confirmation hearing. Hegseth answered questions regarding assault allegations, women in the military and more. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.