OMB director says it's "difficult" to cut spending in Washington
"Washington is designed to spend more money," Mick Mulvaney said on CBS News' "Face the Nation"
Health Care
Trump proves to be unpredictable partner for GOP Congress
Trump has shown a preference for delegating to lawmakers on everything from health care to immigration to foreign policy
Uncertainty ahead of new health care sign-up period
There's confusion surrounding how Obamacare will function during the six-week sign-up period beginning Nov. 1
Trump says he and Mitch McConnell are "closer than ever before"
Two appeared at an impromptu news conference Monday in the Rose Garden
Paul Ryan says he's bullish on tax overhaul passing
House Speaker Paul Ryan says he's "bullish" on passing a tax overhaul bill through Congress
Kasich on a 2020 run: "I don't know what I'm going to do tomorrow"
Kasich also weighed in on motives behind Trump administration's decision to end cost-sharing subsidies under Affordable Care Act
Will Congress pass tax reform? "If we don't we're dead," says Sen. Graham
Graham said that if the GOP doesn't cut taxes and repeal and replace Obamacare, "we're going to lose across the board" in 2018
Trump tells Dems to make a deal on Obamacare subsidies
The White House announced late Thursday that the president was ending the cost-sharing reduction (CSR) payments
Trump says Obamacare "imploding" after decision to halt subsidies
President says Democrats should call him after his decision to stop Obamacare subsidies to insurance companies
Trump administration ending Obamacare cost-sharing subsidies
They're key for lowering costs for lower-income families; president tweets invite to Dems to help him "fix" Obamacare
Trump signs health care executive order -- live updates
After repeated failed attempts to repeal Obamacare, the president is using his pen
Trump aims to boost lower-premium health insurance plans
Trump will try to put his own stamp on health care with a new executive order on Thursday
DC's oldest community pharmacy fills Congress' prescriptions
Around the corner from the Capitol building is Grubb's Pharmacy, which makes special prescription drug deliveries to lawmakers
White House to order health care alternatives
The order would expand health plans offered by associations to allow individuals to pool together and buy insurance outside their states
Trump, not ready to give up on Obamacare repeal, calls Chuck Schumer
President Trump rang Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer Thursday night to talk health care
Trump delivers subdued tax speech in Indiana
The speech contrasted sharply with some hard-charging remarks the president has made lately
Tax reform will make health care look like a "piece of cake," Corker says
The retiring Tennessee Republican said there is no way he will vote for a tax bill that adds to the deficit
Graham defends McCain against Trump attacks
Graham stood up for his colleague at a televised debate, saying McCain could vote any way he wants
Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of North Korea, health care
Americans see North Korea as a threat, but they're also concerned U.S. would take military action too quickly
Sen. Susan Collins opposes Graham-Cassidy health care bill
Reporters asked her if she feared retaliation from the president over her decision
CBO score released for Graham-Cassidy health care bill
A revised version of the bill was released Sunday night in an effort to win over the senators from Arizona, Alaska, and Maine
Protesters disrupt Graham-Cassidy health care hearing
Protesters' chants were audible from Capitol Hill hallways as activists were removed from the hearing chamber on Monday
Poll reveals Americans' attitudes on GOP health care bill
Four in 10 say Republicans trying to push Obamacare replacement bill through Congress too fast, and fewer than one in 10 believe it would help them
New Graham-Cassidy health care bill has more funding for some states
CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports that the new version has more funding for Arizona, Alaska and Maine
Major health care groups united in opposition to GOP bill
The American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, America's Health Insurance Plans and more called on the Senate to reject the Graham-Cassidy bill
Senate GOP eyes key vote today in different approach to end shutdown
Senate Republicans hope the plan attracts enough Democratic support to end the stalemate.
Live
FAA order cutting thousands of flights kicks in as airlines scramble to comply
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown. The cuts began Friday morning.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
Exclusive
ICE's detainee population reaches 66,000, a new record high, statistics show
ICE's detainee population is at the highest level on record as President Trump intensifies his crackdown on illegal immigration — and just over half did not have criminal charges or convictions, according to data obtained by CBS News.
New U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3, death toll at 70
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth released aerial footage of the latest strike, which he said took place in international waters like the previous attacks.
Immigrants with health conditions may be denied visas under new guidelines
People seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, under a new directive from the Trump administration.
Rep. Elise Stefanik will announce run for N.Y. governor Friday, sources say
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland sent goodbye text before his death
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland sent a goodbye message to friends before dying by suicide overnight Wednesday, according to dispatch audio.
Farmers' Almanac says 2026 edition is its last
Farmers' Almanac says its 2026 edition is its last, citing the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the book in today's "chaotic media environment."