Details on tariff pause for Mexico, Canada
President Trump is postponing tariffs for nearly one month on some products from Mexico and Canada. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
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Trump appears to limit Elon Musk's powers
President Trump appears to be reining in Elon Musk's layoff efforts and suggesting a more "precise" approach by his Cabinet secretaries. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Chinese foreign minister criticizes tariffs
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told reporters Friday morning how he felt about U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren reports.
U.S. layoffs at highest level since 2020
Layoffs across the U.S. soared in February, hitting the highest levels since July 2020. Javier E. David, business editor for the Dallas Morning News, joined CBS News to discuss the rise in job cuts.
GOP seeks further punishment against Al Green
On Thursday, the House censured Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) for interrupting President Trump's address to Congress and some Republican lawmakers don't want to stop with just the censure. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Trump tells Cabinet to handle job cuts
President Trump told Cabinet members Thursday that they are the ones making the call on job cuts. The move appears to put some limits on the power of Elon Musk and his DOGE team and comes amid heightened concerns and pushback over the mass firings of federal workers. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more on that and the president's pause on tariffs against Mexico and Canada.
Johnson needs Democrats to avoid shutdown
House Republicans are looking to pass a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown by March 14. House Speaker Mike Johnson says President Trump supports the move. Republicans will likely need to pass the bill without help from Democrats, which could be difficult. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
What Democrats thought of Slotkin's rebuttal
Michigan Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin spoke with "CBS Mornings" in her first interview since delivering her party's response to President Trump's joint address. The Washington Post national political reporter Sabrina Rodriguez and CBS News White House and politics executive editor Fin Gomez share their analysis.
Trump pausing tariffs on some goods
President Trump signed a late-day executive order, making a major reversal on his tariff policy. It will suspend the surcharges on some goods coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Weijia Jiang report on the latest.
Speaker Johnson on Education Department
An executive order is expected from President Trump to dissolve the Department of Education, though the timing is still unclear. House Speaker Mike Johnson said about the move, "I think everybody around the country probably welcomes that." CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
DOJ dropping abortion case against Idaho
The Justice Department has moved to end its lawsuit against Idaho over the state's strict abortion ban. The case was brought by the Biden-era DOJ and sought to protect the right to abortions during emergencies. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a look at the case.
House censures Rep. Al Green
The House has voted to censure Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) for his outburst during President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. The vote was 224 to 198 with 10 Democrats joining all Republicans to approve the reprimand. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Sen. Adam Schiff on looming shutdown
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-California) spoke with CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion about efforts to fund the government, President Trump's actions in the first weeks of his second term and more.
Israel on Trump's "last warning" for Hamas
President Trump is warning Hamas that he'll send Israel "everything it needs to finish the job" if all remaining hostages held in Gaza aren't released. BBC News correspondent Jon Donnison joined CBS News to discuss Israel's reaction to that threat and the revelation that the U.S. is having direct talks with Hamas.
Dow drops on opening bell amid Trump tariffs
Markets opened Thursday with the Dow dropping more than 500 points after the opening bell as countries and businesses continue to grapple with President Trump's tariffs. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Trump EO expected to eliminate Education Dept.
President Trump is expected to issue an executive order to shutter the Department of Education. The department was created by Congress in 1979 and it would take an act of Congress to fully dismantle it. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
China shares confident 2025 economic forecast
The Chinese premier on Wednesday announced a 5% GDP growth target for 2025 despite President Trump's tariffs against the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren reports from Beijing and Emily Feng, international correspondent for NPR, joined CBS News with analysis.
Canadian companies struggling amid tariffs
Canadian companies are still coming to grips with this week's implementation of President Trump's tariffs. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
European leaders hold emergency Ukraine talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Brussels Thursday as European Union leaders meet to hold defense talks. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
U.S. pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine
The Trump administration has confirmed it's stopped intelligence sharing with Ukraine after also pausing military aid for the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Trump issues "last warning" for Hamas
President Trump has issued what he's calling a last warning for Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, warning in a social media post that if the group doesn't comply, no Hamas member would be safe. The threat came after the White House confirmed U.S. officials have held direct talks with Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Elon Musk meets with GOP lawmakers
Elon Musk met with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday to discuss enshrining DOGE cuts into law. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and the looming deadline for a government shutdown.
Trump tariff exemption for U.S. carmakers
The Trump administration says it is issuing a one-month exemption from tariffs on cars coming from Mexico and Canada, giving relief to the largest U.S. automakers. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Pelosi challenger says party is out of touch
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is facing a primary challenge from the man who helped Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez get elected to Congress. Saikat Chakrabarti is looking to unseat Pelosi, one of the most distinguished members of the Democratic Party. He joins "America Decides" to discuss why.
More on Democratic reaction to Trump's speech
Democrats decided Michigan freshman Sen. Elissa Slotkin was the right person to present the party's rebuttal to President Trump's address. The former CIA analyst directly took on Mr. Trump's economic policies. Semafor political reporter Kadia Goba and Bloomberg White House correspondent Kate Sullivan break it down.
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Senate talks over ending shutdown continue after Democrats' election wins
Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continued as both parties grappled with the fallout from Tuesday's elections. Follow live updates here.
Witnesses of UPS plane crash recall melted clothes, chaos: "There was no going to help"
At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after a UPS plane crashed shortly after taking off from the Louisville International Airport on Tuesday.
Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of Trump's sweeping tariffs
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
Transportation secretary announces 10% reduction in U.S. air traffic
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. locations starting on Friday due to the government shutdown.
ICE officer injured by detainee as threats against agents rise, DHS says
DHS said an ICE officer was seriously injured Monday after being struck in the face with a metal coffee cup during an arrest operation in Houston.
Sherrill landslide in New Jersey driven by high turnout, CBS News analysis finds
Here's the county-by-county analysis of Democrat Mikie Sherrill's victory in the 2025 New Jersey governor's race from CBS Elections Data Desk.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, killing 12; black boxes found
The number of fatalities may increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Judge in Comey case admonishes DOJ for "indict first, investigate second"
Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick said Wednesday that he was concerned by the Justice Department's "highly unusual" handling of the case by moving to "indict first, investigate second."
Judge orders ICE to improve "serious conditions" at Chicago-area immigration facility
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order requiring federal authorities to maintain certain sanitary conditions inside the ICE facility in Broadview, while also guaranteeing detainees contact with their attorneys.