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Elon Musk's instructions came after President Trump praised the head of DOGE but would like to see him get more aggressive in reducing the federal government.
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Elon Musk's instructions came after President Trump praised the head of DOGE but would like to see him get more aggressive in reducing the federal government.
The Senate confirmed Kash Patel to serve as director of the FBI, approving a key ally of President Trump to lead the bureau.
Affected organizations said the move would prevent them from offering critical legal services to migrant children who crossed the U.S. southern border without their parents or legal guardians.
The White House said in a legal filing that Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn't an employee of its Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
The Trump administration has halted DOGE's firings of hundreds of federal employees working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs.
The Justice Department's filing asks the conservative-majority court to lift a judge's court order temporarily reinstating Hampton Dellinger as the leader of the Office of Special Counsel.
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
The Trump administration is firing thousands of federal workers on probationary status, or those without civil service protections.
President Trump issued an executive order that seeks to restrict access to gender-affirming care for young people under the age of 19.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Epidemic Intelligence Service officers — a group known as the CDC's "disease detectives" — feared the impact of job cuts.
Federal layoffs are starting with huge numbers of probationary workers, and there are warnings of bigger cuts on the way.
President Trump's executive action sought to restrict access to gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.
America's trading partners keep their markets to closed to U.S. exports, White House says in ordering up plan to impose global tariffs.
Only a handful of webpages on federal health agency sites were ordered to be restored.
The lawsuit from more than two dozen Christian and Jewish groups contends that the new policy is spreading fear of raids, thus lowering attendance at worship services.
The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.
President Trump also says he'll announce "reciprocal tariffs" on Tuesday or Wednesday.
"The MMWR has lost its autonomy," one health official told CBS News.
A federal judge Friday prevented the Trump administration from placing 2,200 employees of USAID on administrative leave for now.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said "this level of access for unauthorized individuals is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable."
Federal employees received an offer to resign their positions and retain full pay and benefits until Sept 30.
Federal officials are asking a judge to bar the Illinois, Chicago, Cook County and the Cook County Sheriff from using local laws that protect migrants to hamper law enforcement.
Colorado joined dozens of other states and the federal government in reaching a $35 million settlement against a financing company that allegedly misled thousands of consumers across the country into believing they were making payments to purchase products.
A 23-year-old mother was arrested by local and federal law enforcement in Denver this week over a year after police in North Carolina said her daughter died as a result of fentanyl ingestion.
Elon Musk's instructions came after President Trump praised the head of DOGE but would like to see him get more aggressive in reducing the federal government.
It's a fact that immigrants pay taxes. Many in Colorado are filing this season, despite expressing new or renewed fear that filing taxes could expose them to arrest, deportation, or issues in their process to gain citizenship.
A gunman, armed with a handgun and carrying zip ties, went inside UPMC's ICU, and took staffers hostage before he was ultimately killed by police in a shootout, the York County DA said.
Colorado joined dozens of other states and the federal government in reaching a $35 million settlement against a financing company that allegedly misled thousands of consumers across the country into believing they were making payments to purchase products.
A 23-year-old mother was arrested by local and federal law enforcement in Denver this week over a year after police in North Carolina said her daughter died as a result of fentanyl ingestion.
It's a fact that immigrants pay taxes. Many in Colorado are filing this season, despite expressing new or renewed fear that filing taxes could expose them to arrest, deportation, or issues in their process to gain citizenship.
A gunman, armed with a handgun and carrying zip ties, went inside an ICU, and took staffers hostage before he was ultimately killed by police in a shootout, the York County DA said.
Let the melting begin! Saturday daytime highs will climb to the low 50s across the Denver metro area with 40s across the mountains.
Thosee leaders spoke on a panel that comprised former Denver County Judge Gary Jackson, Cleo Parker Robinson, and more.
It's a fact that immigrants pay taxes. Many in Colorado are filing this season, despite expressing new or renewed fear that filing taxes could expose them to arrest, deportation, or issues in their process to gain citizenship.
In this week’s Your Local Dish, CBS Colorado First at 4 Anchor Mekialaya White and restaurant promoter Larry Herz dined at The Bindery in Denver.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
The Aurora Police Department opened a new substation at the Gardens on Havana shopping center. The Havana Business District was one of the biggest retail theft targets in the country. As the plaza continues to struggle with theft, officers will be present steps away.
Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs announced.
Colorado athletes and researchers are working to bring more awareness to the mental health struggles they often face.
Emma Raducanu was approached in a public space "by a man who exhibited fixated behavior" and the same man was spotted in the first few rows during her match, the WTA said.
The study analyzed search queries mentioning gambling, addiction, addict, anonymous or hotline — such as gambling addiction hotline — from January 2016 through June 2024.
South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley and her defending national champions' home win streak ended in an 87-58 loss to No. 7 UConn on Sunday.
The update came after a Vatican spokesman said the Pope "rested well" overnight.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News.
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
President Trump said he is nominating Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Trade group for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United say carriers are mishandling fewer passenger wheelchairs.
Elon Musk's instructions came after President Trump praised the head of DOGE but would like to see him get more aggressive in reducing the federal government.
It's a fact that immigrants pay taxes. Many in Colorado are filing this season, despite expressing new or renewed fear that filing taxes could expose them to arrest, deportation, or issues in their process to gain citizenship.
State lawmakers spent over five hours debating a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's pardon of those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Republicans sat with their backs to Democrats as the bill was read.
A controversial bill limiting who can buy ammunition in Colorado was expected to get initial approval in the Capitol on Friday. The bill narrowly made it out of a committee and was heavily amended before a debate even started.
The Department of Homeland Security has filed a response to a motion by Denver Public Schools, which is challenging a new immigration enforcement policy from the Trump administration.
Abdal Aziz, who came to Colorado a month ago, hasn't explored the state yet because he's been waiting for a prosthetic leg. He lost his leg in the Israel-Hamas war, which he says he feels incredibly lucky to get away from.
With the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, doctors are warning people of the importance of vaccinating their children.
Trade group for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United say carriers are mishandling fewer passenger wheelchairs.
The latest bird flu detections come as the U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to rehire bird flu experts that were fired as part of DOGE cost-cutting efforts.
Colorado athletes and researchers are working to bring more awareness to the mental health struggles they often face.
The mayor of the Northern Colorado town of Estes Park said he fears there could be economic impacts to his community if the Trump administration moves forward with layoffs to the National Park Service.
Legislation was proposed at the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday that could change how the tipped employees like servers and bartenders are paid.
The Colorado Department of Revenue says it will be a little longer before their office will be accepting state tax returns.
Trade group for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United say carriers are mishandling fewer passenger wheelchairs.
Walmart delivered another year of strong sales and profits, but executives expressed caution about an uncertain economic landscape.
When a couple spotted a property on Ogden Street in 2022, they felt it was the perfect solution as parents of three young children. Neighbors have since raised concerns about a possible conflict of interest with their attorney.
In an email to fire department members, Local 858, the Denver firefighters' union, said 64% of firefighters voted that they had no confidence in Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton while 36% said they had confidence in their chief.
Members of the Denver Fire Department began voting on a vote of no-confidence in their chief and deputy chief, as their own union urged them to reject the no-confidence vote.
Police and the FBI believe they have cracked the case of a $12 million heist last summer at a jewelry store in a popular Denver mall.
Following jaw reconstruction surgery, Ben Varga was released from Denver Health and headed home to rest and recuperate.