DOGE cuts leave wildland firefighters dangerously understaffed
Washington state and Oregon forest and fire officials say Trump funding cuts make wildfire prevention planning a challenge.
Economy
The challenges facing Trump in trade talks
President Trump announced a trade deal Thursday expanding U.S. market access in the U.K. Although many agreement details still need to be worked out, Mr. Trump says his administration could soon announce more deals with other nations. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and markets correspondent for TheStreet, joins "America Decides" with analysis.
What's at stake for U.S., China trade talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is traveling to Switzerland, where he will lead U.S. trade talks with China this weekend. When asked about progress between the two nations on Thursday, President Trump insisted that China is open to negotiations when it comes to tariffs. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Stocks rise as Trump unveils U.K. trade deal
Stocks jumped Thursday as President Trump unveiled a trade deal with the U.K. It marks the first major agreement since the president slapped tariffs on nearly all U.S. trade partners. CBS News contributor JD Durkin joins from the New York Stock Exchange with the latest.
Why did the Fed hold rates steady?
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will leave U.S. interest rates unchanged amid trade uncertainty and risk of stagflation. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Fed ignores Trump's call for cuts
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, going against President Trump's repeated calls for cuts. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
American toymaker on tariff impact
One industry reeling from President Trump's tariffs is American toy makers. Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!, the toymaker selling brand names like My Little Pony, Tonka Trucks and Lincoln Logs, joins CBS News to discuss the impact.
Trump: U.S. will not lower tariffs on China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer will sit down with their Chinese counterparts in Switzerland for trade talks this weekend, but they'll do so after President Trump said the U.S. will not lower tariffs against China to kick-start talks. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the newest details.
Powell warns of risks from tariffs
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday as policymakers assessed the economic impact of President Trump's tariffs. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
"Mrs. Dow Jones" on how to build wealth
Founder and CEO of Finance is Cool Haley Sacks, known online as "Mrs. Dow Jones," joins "CBS Mornings" to share some actionable steps consumers can take to help boost their wealth and spend smarter. (Sponsored by Verizon)
Small businesses deal with trade uncertainty
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told House lawmakers Tuesday that progress is being made on foreign trade talks, but not with China. That could change on this week though. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on this and other economic news of the day.
Trump's crypto moves raise ethical concerns
President Trump has not shied away from his praise for the cryptocurrency industry, but the actions he's taking to bolster it and profit from it are raising widespread ethics concerns. The Daily Beast political reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins "America Decides" with more.
DoorDash delivers record Q1 revenue, with plans to broaden its reach
The food delivery service is reporting record quarterly revenue despite Americans' waning sentiment on economy.
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Sen. Cory Booker protests Trump administration policies in all-night speech on Senate floor; Israel ramps up strikes in Gaza amid renewed ceasefire negotiations with Hamas.
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President Trump prepares to unveil reciprocal tariffs on imported goods; North Carolina radio station becomes a voice of recovery after Hurricane Helene.
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President Trump is expected to announce tariffs at a "Make America Wealthy Again" event tomorrow; China carries out military drills near Taiwan.
How one diner is navigating economic uncertainty in Danbury, Connecticut
The owner of the Three Brothers Diner says customers are cutting back on spending amid economic worries.
Why this CEO supports Trump's steel tariff
While many businesses are steeling themselves for trade war losses, the American steel industry has a brighter outlook. Elaine Quijano reports.
Diner feeling the pinch as costs rise
A new report shows a solid labor market, but economic uncertainty is brewing among small businesses. Kelly O'Grady visits a Connecticut diner that is feeling the strain.
The key points in Trump's budget proposal
The Trump administration has unveiled its budget blueprint for 2026. Now, it's only a matter of getting Congress on board. Plus, more jobs were added to the U.S. economy in April than expected, despite uncertainty with the Trump administration's tariff plans against trade partners. CBS News' Willie James Inman and Jo Ling Kent have the latest.
Trump calls on Fed to lower rates
Employers added 177,000 jobs last month as the labor market keeps humming, for now, despite all the turmoil caused by President Trump's tariffs. The White House is taking credit for the job growth after blaming former President Biden for the drop in gross domestic product earlier this week. Mr. Trump said this is a sign that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should cut interest rates. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Jo Ling Kent report.
Stocks jump after government data shows strong April job growth
Solid payroll gains last month are easing investor concerns about the U.S. tumbling into a recession in the near term, according to market watchers.
Are Trump's tariffs just punishing China for being good at what it does?
A Chinese exporter says Trump's tariffs simply aren't fair, while a U.S. buyer hopes for a trade war truce, because "China produces what you want."
Investors react to strong tech earnings
Investors are reacting to strong earnings from two of America's biggest tech names, Microsoft and Meta. The Dow went up about 80 points on Thursday, one day after data showed the U.S. economy shrank in Q1 of 2025. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin reports.
U.S. economy is shrinking, report shows
New numbers show the U.S. economy got smaller in the first three months of 2025. It's the first time it's happened since the pandemic. Many economists blame President Trump's tariffs for the decline in GDP, but the president said it's not his fault. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.
Live
Senate plans 8th vote to reopen government as shutdown drags on
The government shutdown stretched into Day 14 with the Senate expected to hold an eighth vote on a GOP funding bill. Follow live updates here.
D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer, dies of cancer at 51
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
U.S. struck 5th boat accused of carrying drugs off Venezuela, Trump says
President Trump says the U.S. has struck another small boat he accuses of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela.
Demands mount for Gaza aid to flow and Hamas to hand over more remains
So far the Gaza ceasefire is holding, but calls are getting louder for Hamas to hand over more hostages' remains, and for Israel to allow in more aid.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says a hiring slowdown poses U.S. economic risks
Powell said the labor market's outlook hasn't changed much since the central bank's September meeting, when it penciled in two more rate cuts this year.
Family sues Roblox, claims son was allegedly targeted by sex offender
A father claimed an alleged sex offender contacted his 13-year-old son on Roblox despite parental controls.
Weak spot in Earth's magnetic field keeps growing, satellites show
The weak spot, known as the South Atlantic Anomaly, was identified in the 19th century and expanded in recent years.
Future of Voting Rights Act hangs in the balance at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will convene on Wednesday to hear a legal battle over Louisiana's congressional map that could reverberate across the country.
Some protein powders, shakes contain high levels of lead, testing finds
Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, according to a Consumer Reports investigation that analyzed 23 dairy, beef and plant-based protein supplements.