White House asks 9 universities to sign agreement to guarantee funding
A White House compact asks universities to freeze their tuition for five years and ban the use of sex and gender as criteria used in admissions.
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Who is Russell Vought?
Thursday, President Trump posted on social media that he would meet with Russell Vought, the current head of the Office of Management and Budget, to "determine which of the Democrat agencies... he recommends to be cut." Scott Patterson, reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Latest on government shutdown, impact on CDC
It is Day 2 of a government shutdown and hundreds of thousands of federal workers still do not know when they will get their next paycheck. On Capitol Hill, it's unclear what the path looks like to reopen the government. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports and Yolanda Jacobs, health communications specialist at the CDC, joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump administration freezes $18 billion in infrastructure funding to New York
The Trump administration announced $18 billion in federal funds will be frozen for key New York City projects amid the government shutdown.
Hegseth, Bondi overseeing Memphis crackdown
Attorney General Pam Bondi and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have arrived in Memphis, Tennessee, to oversee the federal crackdown on crime in the city. Officials say law enforcement has arrested at least 53 people there since Monday. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.
White House says federal layoffs "imminent"
Wednesday marks day one of the first U.S. government shutdown in nearly seven years. Approximately 750,000 federal workers will not receive a paycheck until lawmakers on Capitol Hill can agree on a funding plan for the government, and the White House says some of those workers will be laid off. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Weijia Jiang report.
Trump administration cancels $8 billion for climate projects
The targeted climate-related projects are in 16 states, all of which voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
Pfizer to lower some drug prices as White House builds "TrumpRx" website
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
Venezuela poised to declare emergency after U.S. boat strikes
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro placed Venezuela on high alert over a major U.S. military deployment near his country's coast.
Latest on federal officers in Memphis
CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports on the latest details about the federal government's plan for crime intervention in Memphis, Tennessee.
History and impact of government shutdowns
The U.S. government has just hours before it runs out of funding and shuts down. While down-to-the-wire government funding negotiations are not unusual, an actual shutdown is less common. CBS News explores the history, Kelly O'Grady has the economic impact and Kris Van Cleave reports on the travel implications.
Trump, Pfizer to lower some drug costs
President Trump announced Tuesday that Pfizer has agreed to lower prices for some prescription drugs. The president said that some drugs could see price cuts of 50-100%. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Trump, Hegseth meet with military leaders
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed a rare gathering of senior military leaders in Virginia on Tuesday. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the details.
Florida leaders clear way for Trump's presidential library in Miami
The Florida Cabinet on Tuesday passed the agenda item during its meeting with "unanimous support," according to DeSantis.
Judge suspends Trump's plan to cut jobs at Voice of America's parent agency
A U.S. district judge in D.C. ruled that the U.S. Agency for Global Media cannot implement a reduction in force eliminating 532 jobs for full-time government employees.
JD Vance says U.S. "looking at" selling Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
The White House is weighing Ukraine's request for long-range Tomahawk missiles to defend the country against Russian forces, Vice President JD Vance said Sunday.
Where jobs are scarce, people could dodge Trump's Medicaid work rules
Under a new law, many Americans will have to meet a work requirement to obtain and keep their Medicaid coverage. But due to an exemption, millions living in areas of high unemployment could be spared.
Trump asks SCOTUS to review citizenship order
The Trump administration will ask the Supreme Court to decide the constitutionality of the president's executive order on the 14th Amendment, which seeks to curtail birthright citizenship, according to reports. Willie James Inman has the latest.
Oregon officials on Trump's troop deployment plan
Democratic Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and other officials Saturday held a news conference to speak out against President Trump's social media post announcing that he will send federal troops to Portland.
Trump moves to declassify Amelia Earhart records
President Trump told his administration on Friday to declassify any federal records about Amelia Earhart, the pilot whose 1937 disappearance over the Pacific Ocean has drawn decades of public fascination.
U.S. to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs, furniture and heavy trucks
President Trump announced a 100% tariff on pharmaceutical drugs, a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and a 25% tariff on heavy trucks.
Analyzing Trump's shift in tone on Ukraine
A Ukrainian military official said the front lines have grown by about 120 miles in the past year, with the battlefield stretching nearly 800 miles in total. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd has the national security roundup.
What is the burden of proof in the Comey case?
The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey. Federal prosecutors charged Comey with one count each of making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. Comey says he is innocent. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Memo recommended against charging Comey
The Justice Department charged former FBI director James Comey with one count of making a false statement and one count of obstruction. In a message on Instagram, he said he was ready and willing to go to trial. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Weijia Jiang report.
Trump signs order paving way for TikTok deal to keep app operating in the U.S.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that paves the way for a deal brokered by his administration to keep TikTok operating in the U.S.
Iran's exiled crown prince urges Trump to intervene soon so regime "finally collapses"
In an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell on Monday, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said, "We need action to be taken."
Trump briefed on military, cyber, psychological options for Iran, sources say
President Trump has been briefed on a wide array of military and covert tools that can be used against Iran that go well beyond conventional airstrikes, including cyber operations and psychological campaigns, Pentagon officials said.
Lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump threatens to take over Greenland
President Trump's remarks about taking Greenland by military force have prompted bipartisan criticism from lawmakers who have said they do not support acquiring the Danish territory in such a way.
Trump slaps 25% tariffs on any countries that do business with Iran
President Trump said Monday he's imposing 25% tariffs on all countries that do business with Iran, as the administration pressures the Iranian government amid anti-regime protests.
Deputy to Lindsey Halligan fired over James Comey case
Lindsey Halligan's deputy in the U.S. attorney's office in the Eastern District of Virginia, Robert McBride, was fired after refusing to lead the prosecution of James Comey, a source said.
Minnesota, Twin Cities file lawsuit in effort to stop ICE surge in state
The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials in an effort to stop the surge of federal law enforcement officials coming into the state.
Colorado Gov. Polis on "pro-freedom" vaccine stance, fraud claims from Trump
"We have rights. Fundamental rights," Polis said. "When you're minding your business and doing your own thing, really, the government shouldn't interfere."
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth to block move to cut rank, pension
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking to block the Pentagon's efforts to downgrade his retirement rank and pay.
Warren says Congress could work with Trump to cap credit card rates
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a progressive Democrat from Massachusetts, said she told President Trump Congress could cap credit card rates if he pushes for it.