Supreme Court allows mass firings at Education Department for now
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
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Democratic states sue Trump administration over frozen education funds
The states lost out on billions in funding for after-school and summer programs, teacher training and other initiatives.
Florida lawmakers visit "Alligator Alcatraz" after weeks of being denied entry
Protesters lined the streets on Saturday as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle arrived at the immigration detention facility.
Potential impact of tariffs on Mexico, EU
President Trump is threatening Mexico and the European Union, two of the largest U.S. trading partners, with 30% tariffs starting in August if they don't reach a trade deal with the U.S. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down what this means for U.S. consumers.
Global markets react to Trump's latest tariff threats against EU, Mexico
Most European markets took a hit as trading resumed in the wake of President Trump's latest tariff threats, and as the EU keeps hoping for a deal.
California farm worker injured in immigration raids dies; more than 300 arrested
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Trump posts message of support for Bondi amid Epstein probe fallout
Tensions that simmered for months boiled over when the Justice Department and FBI issued a two-page statement this week saying that they had concluded that Jeffrey Epstein did not possess a "client list."
State Department enacts widespread layoffs, cutting 1,353 staff
The involuntary staff reductions include 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service employees, according to a notice sent to employees Friday morning.
DOJ fires Trump classified document investigators, Jan. 6 prosecutors, sources say
Sources told CBS News that among those fired were paralegals who worked for Special Counsel Jack Smith's office, finance and support staff, and two additional Justice Department prosecutors in North Carolina and Florida.
How Trump's "big, beautiful bill" affects student loans
New law reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and caps how much individuals can borrow for higher education.
Trump considers greenlighting new funding for Ukraine, sources say
President Trump is weighing new funding for Ukraine for the first time since taking office in January, diplomatic sources told CBS News.
Trump threatens 35% tariffs against Canada
Canada — one of the U.S.'s largest trading partners — will face 35% tariffs, President Trump said Thursday.
What Trump is saying about the Russia-Ukraine war
President Trump this week said he is "not happy" with Russian President Vladimir Putin and pledged to send more U.S. weapons to Ukraine. Charlie D'Agata has more from the Pentagon.
FBI deputy director not at work amid tensions
There is new tension between the U.S. attorney general and the number two at the FBI over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The FBI's deputy director, Dan Bongino, did not show up to work Friday, fueling uncertainty at the department. Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen has more.
How investors react to Trump tariff threats
Stocks fell across the board on Friday after President Trump threatened a new 35% tariff on Canada. CBS News contributor Javier David breaks down the market's reaction.
FBI's Dan Bongino stays home from work amid clash over Epstein probe
A review of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has sparked a conflict between Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, sources say.
HHS facing billion-dollar backlog of delayed grants after DOGE
Delayed funds include grants for youth homelessness and domestic violence.
Trump's tariffs giving CEO of bedding company sleepless nights
Revenue losses from tariffs forced Standard Fiber to cut about 45 of its 250 workers, its CEO said.
Trump administration wants to increase logging on federal land. Not everyone agrees.
When the Trump administration announced executive actions aimed at increasing timber production on federal lands, Oregonians had mixed responses.
Trump-Harvard battle escalates
The battle between the Trump administration and Harvard University escalated on Wednesday. The Department of Education, as well as Health and Human Services, notified the school's accreditor that evidence suggests Harvard no longer meets accreditation standards. Douglas Belkin, a reporter covering higher education for the Wall Street Journal, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Fired DOJ official speaks out
A former Justice Department official told CBS News that she believes she was fired for representing the prosecutors who were investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. She spoke exclusively with CBS News about her experience. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Judge pauses birthright citizenship order
The Trump administration suffered a legal setback in court on Thursday after a federal judge paused the president's executive order ending birthright citizenship. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.
Political impact of Trump's Brazil tariffs
President Trump said he plans to target Brazil with one of his largest tariffs yet. He cited Brazil's criminal prosecution of its former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro, calling the trial "a witch hunt." CBS News contributor Javier David has more.
Judge pauses Trump's birthright citizenship order in class action suit
A federal judge in New Hampshire certified a class action lawsuit over President Trump's birthright citizenship order and issued a preliminary injunction blocking it.
Secret Service changes year after Trump shot
Sunday marks one year since President Trump was shot at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. CBS News has learned six Secret Service personnel were suspended following the incident without pay, then placed into restricted duty. In May, a new deputy director of the agency was named and in his first interview since taking the position, he spoke about accountability and changes implemented.
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Gaza ceasefire in effect, Israel says, as hostage release countdown begins
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows "Hamas will disarm," easy way or the hard way, as Israel's military says a Gaza ceasefire is in effect.
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Trump announces additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting next month
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month, citing new port fees — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
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Government shutdown live updates as federal workers start receiving layoff notices
The government shutdown entered its 10th day Friday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan. Follow live updates.
19 missing after deadly blast at Tennessee military explosives plant, sheriff says
The blast occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems, according to the Hickman County Sheriff's Office.
Stocks slump after Trump threatens to hit China with more tariffs
Financial markets slumped Friday after President Trump threatened to raise tariffs on China over a dispute involving rare earths.
Trump has "routine yearly checkup" 6 months after annual physical exam
President Trump's annual physical examination in April showed his vital statistics were all within normal limits.
Clinton and Rice commend Trump on MidEast peace deal, discuss path forward
Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice joined CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a discussion of the Israel-Hamas deal as the ceasefire begins in Gaza.
Melania Trump working with Putin to reunite Ukrainian children with families
First Lady Melania Trump said there were plans to reunite more Ukrainian children with their families soon.
Hegseth announces Qatar will build air force facility at U.S. base in Idaho
The move is a sign of increasingly close ties between the U.S. and Qatar.