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The Clinton administration's "Reinventing Government" initiative in the 1990s that reduced the size of the federal workforce might seem similar to what Elon Musk is up to with the Department of Government Efficiency. However, the administrator of the Clinton-era program tells CBS News that DOGE is going about it the wrong way. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa has the details.
Eighteen federal agencies are working to reinstate thousands of employees who were fired as part of President Trump's efforts to reduce the size of the government. It follows a judge's ruling last week that temporarily blocked the firings, saying they were illegal. CBSNews.com politics reporter Melissa Quinn breaks it down.
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the support of Democrats to move forward.
Republicans are more likely than Democrats to say they'll watch President Trump's joint address to Congress.
Several former federal workers fired as a result of the Trump administration's widespread DOGE cuts are expected to attend the president's congressional address Tuesday night at the invitation of Democrats. New reporting from the American Communities Project looks into just how far-reaching these mass layoffs are. The Project's director and founder Dante Chinni joins "America Decides" to unpack the findings.
According to new CBS News polling, most Americans believe President Trump is transforming the federal government, but they are divided on whether that's a good thing. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the findings.
Ukraine also brings divisions; Trump's immigration efforts rate well, but many look for more inflation focus.
A new report from Wired says that the Department of Government Efficiency's takeover of the federal bureaucracy is "worse than you think." Brian Barrett, the article's author and executive editor of news at Wired, joins "America Decides" to explain.
A federal judge in San Francisco ruled the mass firings of federal probationary workers was likely illegal. Judge William Alsup handed down a temporary restraining order, saying the Office of Personnel Management "does not have any authority whatsoever" to "hire and fire employees at another agency."
The Trump administration ordered the termination of more than 6,000 Internal Revenue Service employees last week. According to a local union, that includes roughly 1,000 IRS workers in Kansas City alone. Donna Ginther, director of the Institute for Policy and Social Research at the University of Kansas, joins "America Decides" to discuss the potential economic ramifications.
President Trump signed a new executive order Wednesday empowering the White House's Department of Government Efficiency to implement cost-cutting measures across the federal government. Shelby Talcott, White House correspondent for Semafor, and Jasmine Wright, reporter for NOTUS, join "America Decides" to discuss.
President Trump allowed Elon Musk to join his first Cabinet meeting where they commented on potential fraud among federal employees and the cuts at different agencies. Mr. Trump also took questions on Ukraine, China, European security, his "gold card" effort for wealthy foreigners and other subjects. CBS News' Fin Gomez reports.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is asking federal employees to detail in an email what they did last week or resign. Despite Musk claiming no response would be considered a resignation, several agencies have instructed employees to ignore the message. Rob Shriver, former acting director at the Office of Personnel Management during the Biden administration, joins CBS News to discuss.
The office that asked federal workers to document five things they accomplished over the past week told executive branch officials on Monday that individual agencies can decide how to respond, despite a threat from Elon Musk that employees who refused could lose their jobs. As Ed O'Keefe reports, federal workers are growing frustrated.
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.
The "reinventing government" program cut over 480,000 federal jobs and thousands of regulations. The woman who ran the program says any similarities to DOGE end there.
A federal judge is weighing extending the pause on President Trump's "deferred resignations" for federal workers. Weijia Jiang is following the latest developments at the White House.
President Trump took questions during his joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Mr. Trump was asked about Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency accessing the personal data of millions of Americans through its work with federal agencies. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Major Garrett break down the news from Mr. Trump's remarks.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency wants to cut government spending, but it's also prompting lawsuits and concerns about data privacy.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said "this level of access for unauthorized individuals is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable."
A federal judge said the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" offer could go forward and about 40,000 federal workers had accepted the deal.
President Trump is offering around two million federal workers to resign and be paid through September. Some Democratic lawmakers are pushing back against the buyouts, claiming they aren't legal. CBS News Digital politics reporter Kathryn Watson joins "America Decides" to break down the move.
Federal law requires the White House to give Congress a full month of warning and case-specific details before firing a federal inspector general.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reacting to news of a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group to end fighting in Lebanon. The deal was apparently secured by the U.S. and France, according to a U.S. official. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has the latest as Blinken speaks from the G7 meeting in Italy.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
President Trump told reporters he does not believe national security adviser Mike Waltz should apologize for inadvertently adding a reporter to a Signal group chat.
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA director John Ratcliffe testified in a Senate Intelligence hearing that was pre-scheduled to deal with global threats.
The Trump administration has quietly paused the processing of green card applications filed by certain individuals, including approved refugees.
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.
As top Trump cabinet members sent texts in a Signal group chat, CBS News analysis shows one of them, Steve Witkoff, was in Russia.
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
President Trump's nominee to oversee the Social Security Administration faced lawmakers' questions about his plans for the retirement program.
This year, incidents targeting Tesla EVs have taken place in nine states. Intelligence suggests lone actors are behind them.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Tuesday targeting Chicago law firm Jenner & Block. The firm also has an office in Washington, D.C.
Vice President JD Vance said he "didn't want her to have all that fun by herself."
President Trump told reporters he does not believe national security adviser Mike Waltz should apologize for inadvertently adding a reporter to a Signal group chat.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
Devon Archer was convicted in 2018 for his connection to a scheme to defraud a business arm of a Native American tribe.
Consumer confidence continues to wane as Americans worry about the economy, jobs and their income.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
President Trump's nominee to oversee the Social Security Administration faced lawmakers' questions about his plans for the retirement program.
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
The latest departures from the CDC mean close to a third of the agency's top management is leaving or left recently.
Consumer confidence continues to wane as Americans worry about the economy, jobs and their income.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Tuesday targeting Chicago law firm Jenner & Block. The firm also has an office in Washington, D.C.
Vice President JD Vance said he "didn't want her to have all that fun by herself."
President Trump told reporters he does not believe national security adviser Mike Waltz should apologize for inadvertently adding a reporter to a Signal group chat.
The latest departures from the CDC mean close to a third of the agency's top management is leaving or left recently.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a chronic form of acid reflux that goes beyond occasional heartburn. Here's what to know.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law this week that bans some artificial dyes as well as two preservatives from foods sold statewide.
Vice President JD Vance said he "didn't want her to have all that fun by herself."
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.
As top Trump Cabinet members sent texts in a Signal group chat, CBS News analysis shows one of them, Steve Witkoff, was in Russia.
A motorcyclist who fell into a massive sinkhole that opened up on a street in Seoul was found dead after an overnight search.
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.
Comedian Conan O'Brien accepted this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday at the Kennedy Center. Some comics took jabs at the night's honoree and President Trump, who took over as chair of the Kennedy Center in January.
Known for her role as Marvel's "Jessica Jones" and her appearances in "Breaking Bad," Krysten Ritter is also making her mark as an author. Her second novel, "Retreat," follows a con artist navigating high society and hidden danger in an exclusive Mexican beach town. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the twist-filled story.
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
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.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin dives into the fierce competition between tech giants in his new book "AI Valley," exploring how companies like Microsoft and Google are battling for control over the future of artificial intelligence. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about how AI is already reshaping everyday life—and where it's headed next.
As scientists study the long-term mental health effects of artificial intelligence chatbot use, new research from OpenAI and MIT finds that ChatGPT could be linked to loneliness for some frequent users. Cathy Fang, PhD student at MIT and lead author of a controlled study, joins CBS News to unpack her findings.
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
A former UPMC doctor was arrested after police in Hawaii say he tried to push his wife off a hiking trail and hit her in the head with a rock.
An investigation into the death of David Clary, who was killed in 1986, remains ongoing, police said.
Luigi Mangione is asking for a laptop in jail to view material as he awaits trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The FBI says it has created a task force to investigate threats and attacks against Tesla locations and vehicles. It comes after police said incendiary devices were found at a Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, on Monday. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more from the Lone Star State.
"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.
Data on dark energy weakening over time may signal that if the trend continues it could eventually cause the universe to collapse, according to a new study. Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki, a physics professor and Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) researcher, joins CBS News with more.
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Several members of the Trump administration, Vice President JD Vance chief among them, have been highly critical of U.S. allies in Europe. This contempt was on full display in the leaked Signal group chat between top officials, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calling those countries "pathetic." Andrew Roth, global affairs correspondent for The Guardian, joins "America Decides" with more.
President Trump said the U.S. will place a 25% tariff on imports from all countries that buy oil or gas from Venezuela. According to Rystad Energy, a research and consulting firm, China and the U.S. have been the top buyers of Venezuelan oil in recent months. CBS News contributor Javier David has more on what this means.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called on President Trump to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a letter Tuesday over the Yemen war plans text leak. Stephanie Lai, White House correspondent for Bloomberg, and Reese Gorman, politics reporter for NOTUS, join "America Decides" with analysis.
Several Democratic lawmakers are demanding investigations and possibly resignations in the wake of the Trump administration's military group chat leak. Andrew Bakaj, attorney and former CIA intelligence officer, joins "America Decides" to assess the potential legal ramifications from the debacle.
Top Trump officials included a journalist in a group chat about plans to attack Houthis in Yemen, The Atlantic reported Monday. But who are the Houthis, and why is the U.S. military targeting them? Sam Vinograd, CBS News national security contributor, and Josh Skule, former FBI executive assistant director for intelligence, join "America Decides" to discuss.