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Musk criticizes Trump budget bill
President Trump is facing backlash over his spending bill from Elon Musk. The billionaire said in a CBS News interview that he was disappointed in the bill and that it "undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing." The White House has not commented.
Trump lashes out at Putin again
Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine have led to a change in tone from President Trump. On Tuesday, the president lashed out at Vladimir Putin again. He has also threatened sanctions against Russia. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Trump looks to end Harvard federal contracts
The Trump administration has already canceled about $3.2 billion in federal research grants and contracts for Harvard, but a letter on Tuesday from the U.S. General Services Administration directed federal agencies to review all remaining contracts with the university for "termination or transition." Students gathered on the school's campus Tuesday to protest the Trump administration's treatment of the university and rally support for international students.
Manhunt for ex-police chief who escaped jail
A massive search is underway in the Ozark mountains of northern Arkansas for Grant Hardin, a former police chief who escaped from prison on Sunday. He was serving an 80 year sentence for rape and murder. Officials released a photo showing Hardin managing to walk out of prison while wearing a makeshift law enforcement uniform.
Here's why consumer confidence rebounded
After dropping for five straight months, the Consumer Confidence Index increased in May. Driving the rebound is the potential for trade deals. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down what to know.
"Survivor" reveals cast for 50th season
Longtime host Jeff Probst joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal the iconic returning players competing in "Survivor's" 50th season, featuring legends from across the show's two-decade history.
The rare brain condition Billy Joel is facing
Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain normal pressure hydrocephalus, the rare brain condition impacting Billy Joel's vision, balance and memory, and why it's often mistaken for Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease.
Trump comments on Russia, EU tariff delay
CBS News Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President Trump's criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the decision to delay a 50% tariff on the European Union until July. Garrett hosts "The Takeout" every weekday starting at 5 p.m. ET, streaming on CBS News 24/7.
What to know about AI assistants
Micro Center News editor Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share what happened when he put Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro to the test by creating his own AI "assistbot" to manage real tasks like scheduling, vacation planning and staying organized.
Tommy Dorfman on new memoir
Actor Tommy Dorfman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss "Maybe This Will Save Me," a deeply personal memoir about growing up queer in the South, battling addiction and discovering one's true self.
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