IRS could cut up to 40% of workforce, memo indicates
The IRS's Reduction in Force plan states the agency could go from 102,000 employees to a target of 60,000 to 70,000, according to an internal memo.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wife speaks out
A federal court hearing is taking place Tuesday between the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and Justice Department lawyers. Prior to the hearing, Garcia's wife spoke out. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
Trump freezes funding to Harvard University
The Trump administration froze more than $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University after the institution refused to comply with a list of demands from the White House. CBS News Boston's Louisa Moller has more.
Trump says he would "love to" send "homegrown criminals" to foreign prisons
President Trump says "we are looking into" how to send Americans to foreign prisons.
El Salvador won't return deported man to U.S.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele says he won't return a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to its maximum security prison. Kilmar Abrego Garcia was one of the more than 200 men the Trump administration flew to the notorious CECOT prison even though an immigration judge five years ago ordered that he not be deported.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs "Gulf of America" bills
One of the bills (HB 575) will change dozens of state laws to reflect the name change, while the other (HB 549) will require state agencies to update "geographic materials" to reflect the change.
Imports of computer chips, pharmaceuticals probed by Trump administration
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
Trump says no exceptions made in trade war, despite tech exemptions
President Trump denied there was a tariff exemption after some electronics were excluded from 145% levies on Chinese imports.
Trump's fight for Greenland pushes Earth's largest island into the spotlight
President Trump's still talking about buying Greenland, declining to rule out force to acquire the world's largest island. Greenlanders say they're not for sale, but they are open for business.
Trump, Xi "don't have any plans to speak," U.S. trade rep says
As President Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have slapped escalating tariffs, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the two "don't have any plans to speak."
Iran, U.S. nuclear talks to continue next week, Iranian state TV reports
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei wrote on X that the "indirect talks" had begun.
Trump exempts some electronics from tariffs
President Trump retreated a bit in his trade war with China on Friday, exempting smartphones, computers and other electronics from the hefty tariffs. The move is a relief for companies like Apple and consumers who are concerned about how tariffs could affect prices. Willie James Inman has the details.
State Department says Maryland man mistakenly deported is "alive and secure"
In a filing on Saturday, the U.S. State Department, however, did not address a judge's demands that the Trump administration detail what steps it is taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.
Ecuador imposes state of emergency before razor-close election
Ecuador declared a state of emergency Saturday in seven of its 24 provinces, including the capital Quito, saying it was needed to fight a dramatic rise in drug-linked violence.
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Judge allows Trump to deport Columbia student activist
An immigration judge is letting the Trump administration move forward with efforts to deport Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
White House defends Trump's tariff strategy
The U.S. and China are refusing to back down as the world's largest economies ramp up trade tensions. China announced Friday that it would raise its retaliatory tariffs on American goods to 125%. The move comes after the Trump administration raised import taxes on some Chinese goods to 145%. CBS News' J.D. Durkin, Willie James Inman and BBC reporter Nick Marsh have the details.
iPhones likely to cost more amid tariffs
President Trump's tariffs on China could make Apple iPhones more expensive. China announced Friday it's raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125% after Mr. Trump increased reciprocal tariffs on some Chinese products to 145%. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram reports.
Judge allows government to continue effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil
Mahmoud Khalil, who led protests at Columbia University against Israel, appeared in immigration court in Louisiana Friday.
What to know about federal executions as DOJ seeks death penalty for Mangione
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases.
DOJ expands its retribution to American Bar Association
The Trump administration has been targeting individual law firms and is now taking action against the ABA, the largest professional association for lawyers and judges.
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Putin in Russia
The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff is part of negotiations for a Ukraine war ceasefire, the White House said.
Trump HHS cuts office that sets poverty levels tied to benefits for 80M people
Recent cuts eliminated a small, specialized workforce that sets the poverty standards determining who is eligible for Medicaid as well as assistance with food, home heating, child care, and more.
Trump administration sued over halt of pandemic relief aid for schools
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
What to know about presidential physicals
President Trump is undergoing his annual physical, but what the public learns is up to him. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains how presidential health disclosures have varied throughout history and why transparency matters.
9-year-old describes hearing shots fired during Minneapolis school shooting
June Holine, 9, described hearing the gunshots as she sat in the back of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Fed board member Lisa Cook sues to block Trump's attempt to fire her
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is suing over President Trump's attempt to fire her.
Huge Russian attack on Kyiv kills 15, including 4 kids, Ukraine says
Zelenskyy says Russian missiles and drones targeted civilians in Kyiv, killing children and showing Putin is "not choosing to end the war" despite Trump's efforts.
School shooting victim's mom was working in ICU when injured daughter arrived
One of the young victims of Wednesday's deadly mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school remains in critical condition Thursday, at the same hospital where her mother works as a pediatric critical care nurse.
CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to step down, arguing only Trump can fire her
Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been removed from her job, a source told CBS News — but her attorneys called her firing "legally deficient."
Mexico senators come to blows after debate over U.S. military intervention
Mexican senators came to blows after a heated debate over alleged opposition calls for the U.S. to intervene militarily against drug cartels.
Amish mom threw 4-year-old into Ohio lake to test her faith, police say
Ruth Miller told investigators she believed she was acting at the direction of God when she allegedly killed her son Vincen at Atwood Lake, authorities said.
Microsoft fires two employees after sit-in at company headquarters
Microsoft said the workers, who were protesting the company's links to the Israeli military, broke into the office of a top company executive.
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion mark at estimated $950 million
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $428.9 million.