How Trump and Musk went from rivals to allies — and now foes again
President Trump once called Elon Musk "one of our great brains," but wrote this week he's gone "CRAZY."
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President Trump once called Elon Musk "one of our great brains," but wrote this week he's gone "CRAZY."
President Trump touted a plan he says will preserve U.S. steel production and thousands of jobs. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
President Trump said that Elon Musk "will, always, be with us, helping all the way." Musk's tenure as a "special government employee" is formally ending.
President Trump and Elon Musk are expected to hold a joint news conference on Musk's last day as a special government employee. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
A one-of-a-kind New Jersey landmark is the latest to be impacted by cuts to federal funding.
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
Peaceful protesters assembled outside a Tesla dealership in White Plains to criticize Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency.
Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency's online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.
President Trump says any attacks on Tesla facilities will be considered "domestic terrorism" following the wave of protests and violence.
"They told me to do these actions, to make these payments, and then they fired me," said Mary Comans, who was FEMA's chief financial officer.
New tariffs went into effect against China, Canada and Mexico, the White House has put aid to Ukraine on hold, and there's been a flurry of cuts to federal workers. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer and Jessica Moore have team coverage.
Dr. Sue Varma, psychiatrist and author of the book, Practical Optimism joins CBS New York to discuss how mental health impacts federal workers experiencing layoffs.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is launching a major hiring push to recruit federal workers who've been laid off by the White House's Department of Government Efficiency.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is launching a major hiring push to recruit federal workers who've been laid off by the White House's Department of Government Efficiency. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul launched a major hiring push to recruit federal workers who were laid off by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
Elon Musk took center stage at President Trump's first official Cabinet meeting of his second term. The special government employee tasked with gutting the federal government defended his attempt to require employees to justify their work or get fired. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has more on the meeting.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul encouraged the fired workers to find jobs in state government, and Congressmember Nicole Malliotakis is speaking out against the slashing. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to hire federal employees who have been fired as a result of cuts spearheaded by Elon Musk's DOGE.
As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, New York state is offering employment opportunities to those who leave the federal government.
Elon Musk told federal workers Monday evening that they had "another chance" to justify their work or lose their jobs. The original deadline passed later on Monday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to hire federal employees who have been fired as a result of cuts spearheaded by Elon Musk's DOGE, or Department of Government Efficiency. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Federal workers are getting mixed messages from the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk. CBS News New York's Natalie Brand reports.
Some federal agencies, including the State and Defense Departments, told their employees not to respond to an email asking for a list of tasks they completed.
Elon Musk says he's on a mission to eliminate waste in Washington, D.C., but are his brash actions appealing to New Yorkers?
The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, cut a federal contract for 9/11-related cancer research. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A large fire broke out in Union City, New Jersey, near 38th Street and Bergen Turnpike on Saturday.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
Prince Owusu scored on a penalty kick and added three assists to spark CF Montreal to a 4-1 victory over the Red Bulls on Saturday.
The New York Yankees rolled to a 13-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz in NYC is on track for a third trial.
Air Canada said its flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York City's JFK will cease June 1 and resume Oct. 25.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
A large fire broke out in Union City, New Jersey, near 38th Street and Bergen Turnpike on Saturday.
The Invasive Species Management Act outlaws the sale and spread of species, like the Bradford pear, Japanese barberry and running bamboo, in the Garden State.
Crews rushed to the scene on Jefferson Street, where witnesses said flames erupted from the roof and spread to neighboring buildings.
The New Jersey Transit Police Department is conducting its annual emergency response drill Saturday at MetLife Stadium in preparation for the FIFA World Cup.
NJ Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
The federal government is withholding $73 million in highway funds from New York, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Prince Owusu scored on a penalty kick and added three assists to spark CF Montreal to a 4-1 victory over the Red Bulls on Saturday.
The New York Yankees rolled to a 13-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.
Ryan McMahon broke out of his season-long slump with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Yankees beat the Royals 4-2 on Friday night.
Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Mets their ninth straight loss, pounding New York 12-4.
NJ Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
An illegal car meetup took over a city block in Maspeth, Queens, early Saturday morning, a City Council member said.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to LaGuardia was diverted after what the flight crew described as a "potential bomb." Flight 2092 landed in Pittsburgh with all passengers safely exiting the aircraft. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Former President Obama joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a child care center in the Bronx on Saturday.
The Knicks' playoff opener against the Hawks is underway. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
Dozens of people have to find a new place to stay after a fire tore through several buildings in Newark, New Jersey, late Friday night. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
