All HHS workers given $25,000 voluntary buyout offer, source says
All employees in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were notified Friday of the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for a $25,000 payment.
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Trump downplays infighting between Musk, Rubio
President Trump is backing a House Republican plan to avert a government shutdown next week. He also played down reports of in-fighting in his Cabinet with advisor Elon Musk. Nikole Killion has the details.
Trump denies infighting claims
President Trump is pushing back against reports of infighting between his Cabinet and Elon Musk. He also appears to be reversing course on tariffs again, with new threats against Canada.
Ex-FEMA CFO gets threats after being fired
The chief financial officer at FEMA was fired after Elon Musk alleged she illegally sent funds to New York City to book luxury hotels for migrants. However, in an interview with CBS Evening News co-anchor Maurice DuBois, Mary Comans says a member of DOGE directed her to make the payments. DuBois joins "America Decides" with the latest.
Democrats blast Trump in social media blitz
From podcasts to TikTok and Instagram, Republicans ruled the social media landscape during the 2024 election cycle. Now, Democrats are fighting back, with more than 20 senators posting the same video targeting President Trump. Peter Hamby, partner at Puck News, joins "America Decides" with analysis.
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.
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.
FEMA CFO fired over payments to NYC for migrants says she had DOGE sign-off
"They told me to do these actions, to make these payments, and then they fired me," said Mary Comans, who was FEMA's chief financial officer.
SpaceX Starship breaks apart after launch in second failure in a row
SpaceX made multiple changes in the wake of a January Starship failure, only to suffer a second straight vehicle breakup Thursday.
Ex-FEMA official says "I was fired illegally"
Former FEMA CFO Mary Comans, who was fired in February by the Trump administration for sending payments to New York City to cover hotels for migrants, says she was following DOGE's directions. Comans speaks out for the first time since her firing in an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois.
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.
Ontario premier threatens to cut U.S. energy
The head of the Canadian province of Ontario is threatening to cut off electricity exports to the U.S. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul spoke with Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday.
Starliner commander says politics not involved in extended mission
Starliner commander Barry Wilmore offered an even-handed response to questions about the intrusion of politics into his ISS mission.
Senate confirms Linda McMahon to lead Education Department
The Senate confirmed the former wrestling executive as the nation's education chief.
Examining real-world impacts of cuts at NOAA
The Trump administration's latest wave of cuts to the federal government hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration last week. Alan Sealls, president-elect of the American Meteorological Society, joins CBS News to discuss what the cuts could mean for the future of weather forecasting and how everyday Americans might feel the impacts.
Poll: U.S. split on Trump government changes
A new CBS News poll shows an overwhelming amount of Americans think President Trump is making major changes to the government for better or for worse. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the numbers.
USAID worker put on leave discusses DOGE cuts
One of the first federal agencies affected by the Trump administration's efforts to downsize the federal workforce was the U.S. Agency for International Development, which oversees aid programs worldwide. Dan McDonald, who has spent most of his career at USAID's Middle East bureau, was put on leave in February and expects to be fired on April 24. McDonald joins CBS News to discuss his experience.
Understanding DOGE's mass firings
Several former federal workers fired as a result of the Trump administration's widespread DOGE cuts are expected to attend the president's congressional address Tuesday night at the invitation of Democrats. New reporting from the American Communities Project looks into just how far-reaching these mass layoffs are. The Project's director and founder Dante Chinni joins "America Decides" to unpack the findings.
Poll shows U.S. divide on Trump's DOGE effort
According to new CBS News polling, most Americans believe President Trump is transforming the federal government, but they are divided on whether that's a good thing. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the findings.
Potential Starlink-FAA deal raising concerns
President Trump has promised that Elon Musk will not participate in conflicts of interest. Nevertheless, Democratic lawmakers are expressing concerns over Musk's Starlink and efforts underway that might allow it to take over a $2.4 billion contract between the FAA and Verizon. Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Democrats invite fired federal workers to Trump's address to Congress
The firings were part of the sweeping cuts spurred by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
2/16/2025: 28 Days; Policing the Internet; Timothée Chalamet
First, a look at what Trump, Musk moves on USAID could mean for other government agencies. Then, how Germany is policing the internet for hate speech. And, Timothée Chalamet: The 60 Minutes Interview.
Cuts expected at Education Department
Employees at the Department of Education were offered a one-time payment of up to $25,000 if they quit before a deadline Monday, according to a government email. This comes as concerns emerge about cuts to Pell grants and student loans. CBS News' Major Garrett has more.
NOAA workers protest job cuts
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration workers are protesting in Silver Spring, Maryland, as the Trump administration moves to cut hundreds of jobs. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports.
Federal employees get a new tasks email
Federal employees at multiple agencies are being told to comply with a new email asking for a list of tasks accomplished throughout the week. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Trump, Zelenskyy, European leaders show united front in White House talks
President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House. They presented a united front on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump vows to try banning mail-in voting before 2026 midterm elections
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
Hurricane Erin likely to bring dangerous rip currents to East Coast
Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.
2 police officers killed, 1 wounded in Utah shooting; suspect in custody
"Upon arrival, they immediately began taking fire," police said. "They requested additional units. And then stopped answering their radio."
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey to become FBI co-deputy director, joining Bongino
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will serve as the FBI's co-deputy director, alongside the law enforcement agency's current second-in-command, Dan Bongino.
Kohberger's behavior alarmed university faculty, students before murders
More than 550 pages of investigation documents were released by Idaho State Police in response to public records requests.
Many U.S. jobs are falling further behind inflation, study finds
Incomes are still trailing inflation four years after the pandemic-era surge in prices, causing a financial pinch for many households.
20 states and D.C. sue Trump admin. for tying crime victim grants to immigration
Twenty states and the District of Columbia sued the Justice Department for adding a new immigration enforcement rule to crime victim grants.
Texas Democrat locked inside Capitol after refusing to sign slip for mandatory escort
Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier says she remains locked in the House chamber because she wouldn't sign a permission slip to be under escort by the Texas Department of Public Safety.