Implications of Trump, Musk fallout
CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the implications of the growing fallout between President Trump and Elon Musk.
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CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the implications of the growing fallout between President Trump and Elon Musk.
A rift exploded Thursday between President Trump and Elon Musk, with the two trading insults, threats and accusations. Musk claimed Mr. Trump would have lost the election without him, while the president threatened to terminate billions in government subsidies and contracts that go to Musk's companies. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Congressional lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting to Elon Musk's criticism of the Republican budget bill. President Trump is pushing for the bill to hit his desk by July 4. Nicholas Wu, a congressional reporter for Politico, joins "CBS Morning News" with more on how the Trump-Musk feud could impact the legislative efforts.
President Trump and Elon Musk's public feud continued to escalate following the Tesla CEO's comments about the contentious Republican budget bill. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest updates from the White House.
"Elon and I had a great relationship," President Trump said Thursday. "I don't know if we will anymore."
"The easiest way to save money in our Budget … is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts," Trump said in a post.
As the founder, CEO and lead designer at SpaceX, a private company that makes rockets and spacecraft, Elon Musk envisions a time when his reusable rockets will bring people to the moon and Mars. He's focused on humans becoming a "multi-planet species," and on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, he speaks with Jeffrey Kluger (editor-at-large at Time magazine, and the co-author of "Apollo 13") about his vision for the future.
As President Trump and Elon Musk trade insults on the public stage, a quieter battle emerges over who deserves government help. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
The relationship between President Trump and Elon Musk broke down in dramatic and public fashion, with the president threatening to cancel Musk's lucrative government contracts and Musk claiming that Mr. Trump could not have won the presidency without him, fueling a feud that erupted over Musk's opposition to Republicans' tax and budget bill. Nancy Cordes has details.
President Trump took a high-stakes call with the leader of China Thursday, the same day he ignited a feud with the richest man in the world, Elon Musk. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Nikole Killion have the details.
New York City's Democratic mayoral candidates faced off in a debate Wednesday night with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo fielding criticisms from his competitors. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Leslie Sanchez join with analysis.
Several key Republican senators share Elon Musk's concerns that the budget bill will drive up the deficit and are pushing for significant changes to the package. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
President Trump and Elon Musk are engaging in a social media brawl. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Aaron Navarro, plus Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai, join "The Takeout" to unpack how the spat could affect the fate of Mr. Trump's economic agenda.
Tesla's stock price tumbles 14%, erasing more than $150 billion in the automaker's value, as Elon Musk and President Trump trade barbs.
Elon Musk and President Trump continued their war of words Thursday with Musk claiming on social media that Mr. Trump's name appeared in the files related to the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who died by suicide in federal custody in 2019 while facing charges of sex trafficking. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Nikole Killion have more. Then, CBS News contributor JD Durkin joins to assess the feud's impact on Tesla stock.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Elon Musk are expected to speak Thursday as the former DOGE head continues to bash the Trump budget bill making its way through Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
President Trump took questions before Jeanine Pirro's swearing-in ceremony to become U.S. attorney for the interim District of Columbia. Mr. Trump says he expects movement in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, and continued to blast Russian President Vladimir Putin for recent strikes in Ukraine. Mr. Trump also commented on talks with Iran over its nuclear program and the latest details emerging about the Republican budget bill moving through Congress. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports on Pirro's new position and his interview with the retiring Capitol Police chief.
President Trump responded Thursday to Elon Musk's ongoing efforts to tank the Trump budget bill, saying he was disappointed in the one-time leader of DOGE. Musk responded on social media saying, "Without me, Trump would have lost the election." CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, experts say.
Sources tell CBS News that House Speaker Mike Johnson will speak with Elon Musk as calls grow to "kill" the budget bill moving through Congress. CBS News' Taurean Small reports from Capitol Hill.
Elon Musk escalated his attacks on the conservative budget bill in Congress, and some Republican lawmakers are agreeing with his take on U.S. debt and other provisions in the bill. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Elon Musk vows to punish Republicans over their spending plans, offering a lesson in what can happen when concentrated power turns on those who fueled it. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
A new estimate from the Congressional Budget Offices found the massive Trump budget bill could raise the federal deficit by more than $2 trillion over the next decade. Along with that, Elon Musk is calling on senators to kill the legislation. A group of senators met with President Trump at the White House on Wednesday to discuss the path forward. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports and Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
What do Democrats think about Elon Musk's call to kill the Trump agenda budget bill? Rep. Ro Khanna of California joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
The Congressional Budget Office released new numbers on the monetary impacts of President Trump's budget bill and tariffs on Wednesday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
An Ohio man has been charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance while he was visiting his home state last month.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
An Ohio man has been charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance while he was visiting his home state last month.
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
Ilia Malinin was second with 98.00 and was topped by Japan's Yuma Kagiyama, who scored 108.67 points for the Olympic figure skating team event short program Saturday night.
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
Francesca Lollobrigida set a new Olympic record of 3 minutes, 54.28 seconds, shaving more than two-and-a-half seconds off the mark set by Dutch legend Irene Schouten four years earlier in Beijing.
Friday's attack was the deadliest suicide bombing in Islamabad in nearly 20 years.
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics marked its official start on Friday with an opening ceremony that included the traditional Parade of Nations and performances from Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. "CBS Saturday Morning" goes inside the event.
Sam, Lauren and Alli Macuga are competitive skiers across different disciplines who were hoping to represent Team USA at Milano Cortina. Lauren, who was a top contender in alpine, suffered an ACL injury in November that ended her season -- but she explains why the world hasn't seen the last of the Macuga sisters.
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
Noor Murad's latest cookbook is a love letter to the Middle Eastern flavors she is known for using in her dishes.