IRS revenue reportedly dropping $500 billion
The IRS and Treasury Department are predicting a loss of more than $500 billion in tax revenue compared to 2024, according to the Washington Post. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
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Latest on Trump's immigration crackdown
President Trump's administration officials are pushing back against a federal judge who intervened in the efforts to deport migrants under the Alien and Sedition Act of 1798. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports as details emerge about the potential use of Internal Revenue Service records in immigration probes.
Hunter Biden IRS whistleblowers get promoted
Two Internal Revenue Service whistleblowers who accused the Justice Department of providing Hunter Biden with special treatment are getting new jobs at the Treasury Department. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says they will now "investigate the wrongdoing that's going on at the IRS." CBS News investigative producer Michael Kaplan joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Tax refunds in 2025 are about $1,000 less than in 2024. Here's why.
IRS data shows that the average refund check so far is about $2,200, or $1,000 less than a year earlier. Here's what experts say.
Potential economic consequences of DOGE cuts
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.
Former IRS worker on being fired
Jonathan Curry, a media relations specialist at the Internal Revenue Service, joined CBS News with more on losing his job as the Trump administration carries on with efforts to slash spending among federal agencies.
IRS employee speaks out about firing
Thousands of Internal Revenue Service employees are out of a job as the Trump administration cuts the size of its workforce. CBS News reporter Kati Weis spoke with one of those employees.
Which IRS employees are being fired?
A federal judge is giving President Trump the go-ahead to continue mass firings of thousands of federal employees, for now. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns report on the mass firings.
IRS employees to be fired by end of week
One month into Trump's new administration, the president is continuing with his efforts to reshape the federal government. More than 6,000 IRS employees are expected to be fired by the end of the week, including 3,500 from the small business self-employed division. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.
White House on IRS layoffs
The White House says Internal Revenue Service employees affected by recent layoffs were not critical for tax-filing season. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.
Over 6,000 IRS employees expected to be terminated by end of week
The employees who will be affected — in a single division of the IRS — are expected to be notified Thursday that they've been fired.
DOGE presence at IRS raising concerns
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, is now requesting access to the tax records of millions of Americans, sparking concerns about the safety of taxpayer information, including social security numbers and bank account information. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Musk's DOGE targets IRS amid federal layoffs
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to the personal information of millions of U.S. taxpayers as mass layoffs at multiple federal agencies impact workers. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Then, Max Stier, founding president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, joins to discuss.
Musk's DOGE is at the IRS, raising concerns about taxpayer data security
Some Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns about the security of taxpayer data as Musk's cost-cutting task force moves to the IRS.
What to know about DOGE access to IRS data
The New York Times reports the IRS is planning to give a team member of DOGE access to sensitive taxpayer data. The IRS is also facing layoffs of probationary workers in the middle of tax season as DOGE continues to trim down the federal government. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
White House aims to deputize IRS agents
The Trump administration is asking the Treasury Department to deputize some of its law enforcement agents to help carry out the president's mass deportation plans. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Treasury data accessed by DOGE: What we know
President Trump has placed the Department of Government Efficiency in charge of cutting the size and spending of the federal government. However, the group's reach is prompting concerns over the access it has received to some of the most confidential information for millions of Americans. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with a former Treasury Department official about the scope of the information DOGE can now access.
What to know about "Where's my refund?" and the new 2025 tax brackets
With tax season underway, here's what you need to know about tracking your tax refund and your new 2025 tax brackets.
IRS starts new tax rule for digital income
A new rule being implemented for the 2024 tax year means revenue over $5,000 collected through platforms like PayPal or Venmo has to be reported. That includes payments for concert tickets, clothes and household items. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has more.
What to know about 2025 taxes
The Internal Revenue Service is urging Americans to prepare for the 2025 tax filing season, beginning next week. Last year, roughly two-thirds of taxpayers got a refund and the average amount refunded was $3,100. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin breaks it down.
A look at Trump's Day 1 executive actions
On his first day back in office, President Trump signed dozens of executive actions, ranging from freezing hiring at the IRS to pulling the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement.
IRS has started accepting tax returns. Here's how when you'll get your refund.
The new tax season is here. Read on to learn when you can file your 2024 tax return and get your refund.
Trump's IRS pick raises concerns about qualifications, Sen. Warren says
The background of Billy Long, an ex-congressman and auctioneer, raises questions about his qualifications, Sen. Warren says.
Tax refund delays still plague millions of Americans, report says
Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.
Deadline to claim 2021 stimulus check of up to $1,400 is April 15
Most eligible taxpayers have already received their 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit payment, but there's still time to file a claim.
Zelenskyy says if Russia not stopped in Ukraine, war could escalate
Three years after Russia's full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses the state of the war and his country's relationship with the U.S.
Trump tariff plans bring wide concern about financial impact — CBS News poll
President Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years.
Trump's focus on Greenland ignites sense of defiance on isolated Arctic island
An elder Inuit statesman says President Trump is treating Greenland like a toy. As President Trump fixates on acquiring Greenland for the U.S., the Arctic territory has been thrust into the spotlight.
White House releases results from President Trump's physical
President Trump underwent the physical on Friday at Walter Reed Hospital.
Man arrested after fire at Shapiro's Pa. Governor's Residence, officials say
Cody Balmer will be charged with attempted homicide and more after intentionally setting a fire at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, officials said.
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
No distress call before plane with 6 aboard crashed in New York: NTSB
It was unclear what had caused the plane that was carrying six people to crash near Copake, N.Y.
Trump, Xi "don't have any plans" to speak, trade representative says
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping "don't have any plans" to speak amid an escalating trade war between the two countries.
Teen charged with parents' murders is accused in Trump assassination plot
A Wisconsin teen charged in his parents' murders allegedly killed them to "obtain the financial means" to assassinate President Trump and overthrow the government.
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Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy won a sudden-death playoff to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
Teen charged with parents' murders is accused in Trump assassination plot
A Wisconsin teen charged in his parents' murders allegedly killed them to "obtain the financial means" to assassinate President Trump and overthrow the government.
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy dead at age 24
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was facing criminal charges stemming from a fatal car accident in December, has died at age 24, a university athletics spokesman said.
Trump, Xi "don't have any plans" to speak, trade representative says
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping "don't have any plans" to speak amid an escalating trade war between the two countries.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer and former top FDA official Dr. Peter Marks join Margaret Brennan.
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Trump tariff plans bring wide concern about financial impact — CBS News poll
President Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years.
Prize money at the Masters golf tournament goes up by $1 million
The winner of the Masters will receive $4.2 million and the signature green jacket.
U.S. exempts smartphones, computers from global Trump tariffs
The exemptions, published late Friday in a notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office, cover various electronic goods, including smartphones.
Los Angeles-area residents crowdsource wildfire contamination data
Some people whose homes survived the Eaton wildfire in January are struggling to convince their insurers to test their properties for safety.
U.S. consumer sentiment plunges in April as trade war fuels anxiety
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
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Trump, Xi "don't have any plans" to speak, trade representative says
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping "don't have any plans" to speak amid an escalating trade war between the two countries.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer and former top FDA official Dr. Peter Marks join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.
Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.
Transcript: Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.
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Ex-FDA official: RFK Jr.'s autism claims could give "people false hope"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Friday that new research will find the cause of the "autism epidemic" by September. Dr. Peter Marks, the former top vaccines official at the Food and Drug Administration, warns on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "giving people false hope is something you should never do."
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
How HHS cuts could affect physical, mental health
In his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down with Dr. Jon LaPook. Kennedy said he was not familiar with cuts to programs that could have a devastating impact on infectious diseases and mental health.
After amputation, losing more of her leg was the only way to help her walk
Dr. Omri Ayalon helped Tracey White recover her ability to walk. Then he joined her for a milestone moment.
FDA to replace laid-off employees with contractors, sources say
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
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Russian missiles hit kill 34 in Ukraine amid Palm Sunday celebrations
The strikes from two Russian ballistic missiles killed at least 34 people, including two children, and wounded about 117 in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy.
Israeli strike destroys part of hospital in Gaza City
The Diocese of Jerusalem, which runs Al-Ahili hospital, said the medical building has been hit five times since the start of the war in November 2023
Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with appearance at St. Peter's Square
The Argentinian pope is entering his fourth week of convalescence during which doctors have advised him to avoid crowds.
State Department says Maryland man mistakenly deported is "alive and secure"
In a filing on Saturday, the U.S. State Department, however, did not address a judge's demands that the Trump administration detail what steps it is taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.
At least 100 people killed in attacks in Sudan's Darfur, UN official says
A United Nations official in Sudan says at least 100 people, including 20 children and nine aid workers, have been killed in a two-day offensive by a notorious paramilitary group.
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Cheech and Chong: Older and wiser
The comedy duo Richard Anthony "Cheech" Marin and Thomas Chong made their names and fortunes playing laid-back potheads. Now 78 and 86, respectively, they're back on movie screens in "Cheech and Chong's Last Movie" (which may not be an accurate title). The best buds talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about their legacy.
Meet the "grandfluencers"
After Diane Shiffer retired from working as an educator and social worker, she took on a new calling: as a social media "grandfluencer." Known on TikTok as YourChubbyVintageNana, she now has nearly two million followers across platforms, as she goes all-in on "the Nana vibe." Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Shiffer, and with Barbara Costello, of Brunch With Babs, both part of a growing number of older content creators who are finding audiences and post-retirement careers in social media.
Tetris' global success
Tetris is one of the best-known video games of all time — but that wasn't always the case. Video game publisher Henk Rogers recounts the game's journey to success and his own personal experiences with it in his new book "The Perfect Game."
Author Jennifer Weiner talks new novel
Jennifer Weiner has penned 22 books, and her latest, "The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits," tells the story of a former pop duo trying to find their way back to each other. Weiner's novels are known for complex, strong, relatable protagonists, and her characters leap off the page. She sat down with Dana Jacobson to talk about her career and newest book.
Dawes performs "Still Strangers Sometimes"
Just six weeks after Dawes released their new studio album "Oh Brother," brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires. They balanced high-profile TV appearances with picking up the pieces, even appearing to open the Grammy Awards. They returned to touring life this week, starting with their emotional return visit to Saturday Sessions. From "Oh Brother," here is Dawes with "Still Strangers Sometimes."
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Trump exempts some electronics from tariffs
President Trump retreated a bit in his trade war with China on Friday, exempting smartphones, computers and other electronics from the hefty tariffs. The move is a relief for companies like Apple and consumers who are concerned about how tariffs could affect prices. Willie James Inman has the details.
Tech CEO allegedly defrauded investors lured by AI of $40 million, feds say
The nate app was not powered by advanced AI technology at all, but by human workers, according to the indictment.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
iPhones likely to cost more amid tariffs
President Trump's tariffs on China could make Apple iPhones more expensive. China announced Friday it's raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125% after Mr. Trump increased reciprocal tariffs on some Chinese products to 145%. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram reports.
Apple airlifts iPhones out of India to avoid Trump tariffs, report says
Apple's move to avoid China tariffs had been in the works for months, according to report citing Indian government officials.
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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Detective believes 6-year-old's mother was killed in next room while he slept
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
Tech CEO allegedly defrauded investors lured by AI of $40 million, feds say
The nate app was not powered by advanced AI technology at all, but by human workers, according to the indictment.
Idaho autistic teen has died after police shooting, family says
Victor Perez, a 17-year-old autistic teen with cerebral palsy, was shot nine times by Pocatello police officers in Idaho.
Maryland law school reflects on Freddie Gray's death, looks at what work still needs to be done
It's almost been ten years since Freddie Gray died, and an event in downtown Baltimore Friday aimed to not only remember him but also remember what needs to be done when it comes to ensuring fair policing.
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Gayle King, all-female crew get ready to blast off into space Monday
Gayle King, Lauren Sanchez and four other women will blast off into space Monday for an 11-minute trip into space. Mark Strassmann on the historic liftoff.
Gayle King prepares for Blue Origin launch
Blue Origin's latest flight will become the first mission to have an all-female crew in space in just two days. Aboard the ship will be "CBS Mornings" host Gayle King. Co-host Vlad Duthiers opened up about how King is feeling ahead of the launch.
Gayle King prepares for Blue Origin space flight
CBS Mornings host Gayle King is preparing to blast off into space Monday on board a historic all-female Blue Origin space flight. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman reports.
Space tourism is establishing a new frontier in travel
Private companies have launched nearly 120 civilians to the edge of space.
Gayle King hopes to inspire others with historic flight to space
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke about the opportunity to travel to space, the support she's received and the message she hopes to send to others.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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 troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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One of nature's great migrations
Next week, Anderson Cooper heads to the mountains of Mexico to witness one of nature's great migrations: monarch butterflies.
Greenlanders to U.S.: We're not for sale
President Trump's still talking about buying Greenland, declining to rule out force to acquire the world's largest island. Greenlanders say they're not for sale, but they are open for business.
Inside the world of Banana Ball
Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole dreamed of making baseball livelier and more fun. Now the team is taking its dances, acrobatics, and trick plays to sold-out stadiums across the U.S.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The 60 Minutes Interview
As Russia's war with Ukraine continues, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with Scott Pelley to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine, the war, the Oval Office meeting, and the latest attacks on civilians.
How the Savannah Bananas celebrate families
The exhibition baseball league Banana Ball focuses on entertaining people of all ages – including "Bananas Foster," a nonprofit that honors foster families.