President Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia
President Trump begins a multi-nation trip through the Middle East as bipartisan criticism grows over Qatar's $400 million offer to gift a luxury jumbo jet for use as Air Force One.
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Qatar to donate a jumbo jet for Trump's exclusive use as a presidential plane
On Monday, President Trump said Qatar is "giving us a gift" and "I could be a stupid person and say, oh no, we don't want a free plane."
In chaos of DOGE firings, a grieving husband fights to save consumer agency
Court documents reveal an aggressive purge of staff at CFBP, with a 25-year-old DOGE operative appearing to play a key role.
Trump order aims to cut drug prices
President Trump is set to sign an executive order that he says will cut the price of prescription drugs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains.
Jeanine Pirro's nomination as top D.C. prosecutor gets mixed reaction
The selection of Jeanine Pirro, an ardent loyalist of President Trump and a cable news fixture who spread claims of a rigged 2020 election, has already triggered a wave of criticism from Democrats
Trump fires director of U.S. Copyright Office, sources say
Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter was appointed to the post by now former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, who herself was fired by President Trump earlier this week.
Influencer helps fight against some food dyes
This week, the FDA approved three new natural food color additives, a big step in the Trump administration's push to phase out petroleum-based dyes. Adam Yamaguchi has the story.
Trump floats taxing the rich amid agenda roadblock
A California judge paused the Trump administration's efforts to drastically downsize the government. President Trump is now suggesting taxing the rich as a way to pay for his plans. Willie James Inman has more.
Trump administration must halt some DOGE cuts at 20 federal agencies
A judge is blocking the Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE from carrying out sweeping layoffs at over a dozen agencies — at least for now.
U.S., Iran to have more nuclear talks
U.S. officials are set to meet with Iranian officials for talks in Oman this weekend. In an interview published on Friday, U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff said Iranians have told them they do not want a bomb. The U.S. is accepting their word, for now. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Former government commissioner on firing
President Trump has fired three of the five members of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, including the head of the independent federal agency. Former commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Trump seems open to lowering tariff rate
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are set to meet with Chinese officials for trade talks in Switzerland this weekend. Ahead of the meeting, President Trump seemed to suggest he'd be open to lowering the tariff rate on Chinese imports. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Kelly O'Grady have more.
Acting FEMA administrator warns members
On his first day, acting Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator David Richardson warned members of the disaster relief agency about his authority. Exclusive video shows part of his speech. CBS News homeland security and justice correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Why the U.S.-U.K. trade deal may not be as good as it sounds
President Trump says a new U.S. trade pact with the U.K. can serve as the basis for more trade deals. Economists say that could be a problem.
U.S. plans to soon receive White South Africans granted refugee status, doc shows
The Trump administration is planning to soon receive the first group of White South Africans it says deserve a safe haven in the U.S.
U.S. tariffs could raise cost of baby products up to $1,000 a year
Parenthood is becoming a lot more expensive with President Trump's tariffs on China and other countries.
HHS moving to fire probationary employees again, officials say
Many probationary workers at the Department of Health and Human Services had been put on paid leave amid court battles with the Trump administration.
What is rescission, the process Congress will use to make Trump's DOGE cuts?
The White House is expected to send Congress a rescissions package in the coming days, looking to claw back congressionally approved funding.
Democrats urge Trump to boost efforts to curb gun trafficking to Mexico
The group of House and Senate Democrats say Trump's designation of Latin American cartels as foreign terrorist organizations unlocks legal tools that will help address the flow of U.S.-made guns across the border with Mexico.
Pirro named interim top federal prosecutor
President Trump has withdrawn Ed Martin's nomination to lead the largest U.S. attorney's office in the U.S. In the interim, he named Fox News' Judge Jeanine Pirro to take the post. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Jeanine Pirro to replace Ed Martin as interim U.S. attorney, Trump says
The Fox News host will serve as the top prosecutor in the nation's capital for the time being.
Inside air traffic control revamp plan
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled a multi-billion dollar plan to modernize America's air traffic control systems on Thursday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the details.
Trump reacts to first American pope
At the White House on Thursday, President Trump reacted to Pope Leo XIV's election as the first American-born head of the Catholic Church. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on the president's reaction and his announced trade deal with the U.K.
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.
Russia, China showcase close relationship
Russia and China put their close relationship on public display on Thursday. Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow amid celebrations marking Victory Day, the end of World War II. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
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First group of Israeli hostages released to Red Cross amid Gaza ceasefire
Israeli officials said 48 hostages remained in the Gaza Strip, including 20 who are believed to be alive. Their handover to Israeli authorities is underway.
Government shutdown continues as Smithsonian museums, National Zoo temporarily close
The government shutdown entered its 12th day on Sunday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
China's capacity to hack the U.S. is growing, former NSA head says
Recently retired Gen. Tim Haugh warns that China is hacking America's computer systems – targeting water, infrastructure and telecommunications. He says China's capacity for targeting the U.S. is growing.
Vance accuses Democrats of "hostage-taking" with government shutdown posture
Democratic leaders in Congress have pushed for serious negotiations with Republican leaders and the White House to end the stalemate.
Ousted NSA head Gen. Tim Haugh on his firing
In his first television interview since his firing, Gen. Tim Haugh discusses his termination by the Trump administration.
Diane Keaton, star of "Annie Hall" and "Father of the Bride," dies at 79
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court today
The former justice who was the deciding vote on some of the Supreme Court's most consequential decisions talks about the Court today, and about his memoir, "Life, Law & Liberty."
South Carolina bar shooting kills at least 4, injures 20
The shooting at Willie's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island left at least 20 injured, including four in critical condition, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office said.
Coral reefs are first environmental system to pass climate "tipping point"
Crucial for marine life and the global economy, coral reefs are the planet's first major environmental system to cross a climate "tipping point" as the world warms.