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A southern magnolia that had stood outside the White House since the 19th century was cut down. According to legend, Andrew Jackson planted the tree in honor of his late wife. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have details.
White House Jen Psaki said Monday that the Treasury Department will move forward with an effort to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. The effort was initiated by the Obama administration but then was stalled by the Trump administration. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced the Treasury Department is taking steps to resume efforts to place Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. The change was initially announced during the Obama administration but didn't happen during the Trump administration. Watch her comments on the renewed effort.
"As we build a city focused on progress and unity we must make certain that we display images which reflect those aspirations," said the city's mayor.
"These charges should serve as a warning to those who choose to desecrate the statues and monuments that adorn our nation's capital," acting U.S. Attorney Michael R. Sherwin said in a statement.
Protesters fighting for racial justice clashed with police in Washington, D.C. again as they targeted a public monument honoring former President Andrew Jackson. Demonstrators attempted to topple the statue, citing Jackson's ownership of slaves and treatment of Native Americans. Police dispersed the crowd using pepper bullets and President Trump suggested demonstrators could be arrested. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The 19th century president's ruthless treatment of Native Americans has long been controversial.
The Treasury's inspector general said he would report any indications of "employee misconduct"
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said a redesign of the bill's security features will still come out in 2020
Don't bet on seeing a Harriet Tubman $20 bill anytime soon. The redesigned bill bearing Tubman's face, which was supposed to debut in 2020, will not be coming out for nearly a decade, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said. Tubman, who was born into slavery and became a noted abolitionist and political activist, would be the first black woman to have her face on U.S. currency.
The historic tree on the White House grounds has suffered decades of decay
Says Andrew Jackson, an oft-cited touchstone, thought there was "no reason" for conflict between states
Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House, compares America’s seventh president with our current commander-in-chief
Pulitzer Prize winning author Jon Meacham, examines "American Lion," a biography of President Andrew Jackson, in a Trump-era light.
The Treasury Department this past week announced Andrew Jackson's face on the front of the $20 bill will be replaced by that of escaped slave-turned-abolitionist Harriet Tubman. When it comes to the green that's been printed over the years, not all our currency has stayed current. Charles Osgood reports.
Celebities weren't shy about sharing reactions to the Treasury Department's plans to replace slaveowning president Andrew Jackson with abolitionist Harriet Tubman
Former President Andrew Jackson is being evicted from the face of the $20 dollar bill. The U.S. Treasury confirmed Wednesday that former slave and iconic abolitionist Harriet Tubman would replace him, who was a slave owner. Julianna Goldman spoke to Treasury Secretary Jack Lew about the switch.
Harriet Tubman is set to replace Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill. Tubman was an abolitionist who risked her life bringing hundreds of slaves to freedom. Presidential historian Doug Wead joins CBSN to discuss the currency change and Tubman's role in history.
Harriet Tubman, African-American abolitionist who helped slaves escape through the "Underground Railroad," will soon grace the bill
The abolitionist who risked her life bringing hundreds of slaves to freedom is bumping a slaveholder and former president to the back of the bill. Harriet Tubman will be the face of the new $20 bill. Julianna Goldman reports.
The first criminal charges were filed in the water debacle in Flint, Michigan, after contaminated drinking water left more than 150 children poisoned by dangerously high levels of lead; one tiny island in Denmark has been able to get their greenhouse gas emissions down to virtually zero
Civil rights activist Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. CBS News correspondent Julianna Goldman joins CBSN to discuss what other currency changes we can expect.
Controversy behind the agency’s original plan to redesign the $10 bill got a redesign of its own
Former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke says instead of having a woman replace Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill, we should replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. CBSN's Kristine Johnson and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
Former Fed chairman favors dumping another historical figure to make room for a woman on U.S. currency
The tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
The Justice Department says Ryan Routh tried to acquire anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down Donald Trump's plane.
The IRS has agreed to share immigrants' tax data with ICE for to help authorities identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on a crowd, killing at least 98 people and leaving many others injured or trapped under rubble. Search and rescue will continue through the night.
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
A federal judge granted the Associated Press' request for a preliminary injunction and ordered White House officials to restore its access to certain spaces.
In the wake of the deadly mid-air collision and a series of concerning close calls, the FAA has brought in a new management team to the air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport.
Arlington National Cemetery will reintroduce caisson horses to some military funerals in June, after a two-year pause to improve the herd's health.
The Justice Department says Ryan Routh tried to acquire anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down Donald Trump's plane.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
State Farm, California's largest property insurance provider, says it expects to pay out more than $7.5 billion in insurance claims after the Los Angeles wildfires.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
Liechtenstein is small enough to fit inside New York City four times over, but it's home to several world-class makers of premium products.
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
State Farm, California's largest property insurance provider, says it expects to pay out more than $7.5 billion in insurance claims after the Los Angeles wildfires.
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
Matcha, the bright green powder imported from Japan and used to make drinks and food, is in short supply.
The IRS has agreed to share immigrants' tax data with ICE for to help authorities identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
The Justice Department says Ryan Routh tried to acquire anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down Donald Trump's plane.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
The CDC's team of lead poisoning experts remained off the job a week after the sweeping HHS layoffs.
A 3-year-old girl in western Mexico died after contracting bird flu, Mexican health authorities said.
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
Liechtenstein is small enough to fit inside New York City four times over, but it's home to several world-class makers of premium products.
Matcha, the bright green powder imported from Japan and used to make drinks and food, is in short supply.
Former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco died after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez.
A 3-year-old girl in western Mexico died after contracting bird flu, Mexican health authorities said.
Other audio selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations include recordings by Chicago, Miles Davis, Helen Reddy, Steve Miller Band, Tracy Chapman, the soundtrack of Minecraft, and the Windows 95 chime.
Geri Halliwell-Horner looks back at her time as a Spice Girl and talks about her transition to becoming an author.
The Florida Gators won their first NCAA basketball title since 2007. Will Richard, who hit four three-pointers in the first half, speaks about the big win, what he'll remember from this season and the next steps in his career.
The Gators defeated the Houston Cougars 65–63, claiming their first national championship since 2007. Forward Thomas Haugh joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the thrilling finish.
Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Horner joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her second novel, "Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire," a mystery-filled adventure that follows a young orphan uncovering secrets at a boarding school.
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
Researchers studied the DNA of two 7,000-year-old naturally mummified individuals excavated in the Takarkori rock shelter in southwestern Libya.
Madison McGhee has spent tens of thousands of dollars and interviewed dozens of people to try to solve her father's murder.
Lori Vallow Daybell is accused in Arizona of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, Charles Vallow.
Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a woman facing charges in the death of her fourth husband. Lori Vallow Daybell, who has already been convicted of killing two of her children in a separate trial, has pleaded not guilty in this case. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez is in Phoenix, Arizona, with more.
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged in the U.K. with several counts related to rape and sexual assault allegations, London's Metropolitan Police announced. This comes after claims by four women emerged in 2023. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is making his first trip to space. It's the latest accomplishment for the former Navy SEAL and Harvard-trained doctor. Mark Strassmann sat down with Kim before his launch and traces his remarkable journey to the stars.
With just days to go before liftoff, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff on "CBS Mornings" from friends and famous faces including Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Bill Nye and Megan Rapinoe.
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
In an interview with Dr. Jon LaPook, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he is encouraging people to get vaccinated against measles. "The federal government's position, my position, is that people should get the measles vaccine," Kennedy Jr. says. See more from the interview, Wednesday on "CBS Mornings" and "CBS Evening News."
Beyond baseball, Hank Aaron's life offers a powerful lesson in staying focused despite constant pressure. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson reflects.
John F. Kennedy once called public service "a proud and lively career." As 3 million federal workers face uncertainty, a new book of essays edited by bestselling author Michael Lewis highlights the essential, often behind-the-scenes work federal employees accomplish.
With Wall Street's roller-coaster ride continuing, "The Daily Report" analyzes why some experts are warning the U.S. could be heading toward a bear market across all major indexes. After that, Hilary Milnes, Americas editor at Vogue Business, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the impact of tariffs on small businesses.
Nationwide, calls to the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline soared after the number was officially launched in 2022. A new study outlines that while calls have gone up, access to care after those initial calls has not increased. Elise Preston has the story.