USAID cuts threaten global women's program championed by Ivanka Trump
Five years ago, Lillian Achom stood with President Trump as he backed her women's development work - work she says is threatened by his USAID cut.
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Trump taps in-laws for key diplomatic posts
President-elect Donald Trump is giving key diplomatic posts to the fathers-in-law of his two daughters. He has tapped Charles Kushner to serve as the ambassador to France and Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Political strategists Joel Payne and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to discuss what the moves say about Trump's foreign policy plans.
Key takeaways from Trump civil fraud ruling
A New York judge ordered Donald Trump to pay millions of dollars in his civil fraud trial on Friday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Trump says he'll appeal New York fraud ruling
Former President Donald Trump spoke from Mar-a-Lago Friday night after a New York judge ordered him to pay more than $350 million in his civil fraud case. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman joins with analysis.
Letitia James addresses Trump fraud ruling
New York Attorney General Letitia James spoke Friday after a judge ordered Donald Trump and others to pay more than $360 million following her office's civil fraud case against the former president and his company.
What comes next for Trump after fraud ruling?
Donald Trump and the Trump Organization have been ordered to pay $354 million in the New York civil fraud case. The judge has also banned the former president from conducting business in the state for the next three years. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman joins to discuss what's next in the legal battle.
Trump campaign fundraising off fraud ruling
Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay more than $350 million in his New York civil fraud trial. His co-defendants are being ordered to pay another $10 million, and all have been restricted from conducting business in the state over the next several years. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi joins to break down the political implications of the ruling.
How Trump fraud ruling impacts his business
The largest judgment to date has been issued against Donald Trump. Judge Arthur Engoron has imposed a penalty of more than $350 million against Trump, his adult sons and his corporation in the civil fraud case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins to examine the ruling.
Donald Jr., Eric Trump fined millions
A New York judge has barred Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation for two years. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman, Major Garrett and Scott MacFarlane have more.
Breaking down the Trump civil fraud decision
Judge Arthur Engoron on Friday imposed a penalty of $354 million against former President Donald Trump, his adult sons and his corporation in the civil fraud case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates examine the ruling.
Trump fined $354M in New York fraud case
Former President Donald Trump and his company must pay $354 million in fines and is barred from doing business in New York for three years, a judge ruled Friday in the state's civil fraud case. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan anchors a special report.
Trump decides not to testify in civil trial
Former President Donald Trump will not be testifying for the defense in the New York civil fraud trial against him, Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., the Trump Organization and some of its executives. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson looks at the former president's decision, as well as the defamation trial against Rudy Giuliani that is getting underway.
Trump attends New York civil trial
Former President Donald Trump made an appearance in a New York courtroom as the civil fraud trial nears an end. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates is attending the trial and reports on Trump's latest comments about the case.
Trump Jr. on stand, notes father's "genius"
Donald Trump Jr. is back on the stand of the civil fraud trial brought against him, former President Donald Trump, Eric Trump and the Trump Organization, among others. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates is covering the trial as the defense makes its case.
Why Donald Trump Jr. is back on stand
Donald Trump Jr., a defendant in the New York civil trial brought by attorney general Letitia James, was the first witness called by the defense. John Coffee, a law professor and director of the Center of Corporate Governance at Columbia University Law School, joins CBS News as the case enters a new phase.
Trump team to present case in fraud trial
Following testimony from his daughter, Ivanka, Donald Trump's lawyers will begin presenting their case Thursday in the New York civil fraud trial against the former president. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Ivanka Trump testifies in NY fraud trial
Ivanka Trump was the fourth family member to take the stand to testify in the New York civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization. Scott MacFarlane was inside the courtroom and reports from New York.
Unpacking Ivanka Trump's fraud case testimony
Ivanka Trump took the stand Wednesday in her father's New York civil fraud trial that threatens his business empire. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has details from the courtroom.
Ivanka Trump testifies in civil fraud trial
Ivanka Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump, testified as a witness Wednesday in the $250 million New York civil trial in which the Trump Organization, her father and family members are accused of fraud. She testified that she had no knowledge of her father's financial statements. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Ivanka Trump testifies in civil fraud trial
Ivanka Trump is testifying in the ongoing civil fraud trial of her father and his business in New York. Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and their father, former President Donald Trump, have already testified. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates is covering the trial and was present for Ivanka Trump's testimony.
Ivanka Trump to testify in civil fraud trial
Ivanka Trump is set to testify in the ongoing civil fraud trial of her father and his business in New York. On Wednesday she will become the fourth and final member of the Trump family to take the stand in the case. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more from the courthouse in Manhattan.
Ivanka Trump to testify in Trump civil trial
Ivanka Trump is set to testify today in the New York civil real estate fraud trial involving Trump properties. Ivanka faces questioning about the family business practices, with the trial potentially impacting the future of the Trump empire. Scott MacFarlane reports from New York.
Ivanka Trump called to stand to testify in New York fraud trial
Ivanka Trump is the fourth Trump to testify in the ongoing civil fraud trial of her father and his business in New York.
What Trump has said on the stand in New York
Former President Donald J. Trump repeatedly clashed with New York Judge Arthur Engoron while on the stand testifying in his civil fraud case. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has an update from court.
Trump takes the stand, clashes with judge
Former President Donald Trump is testifying in a Manhattan courtroom Monday in the civil fraud case filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, which could determine the fate of his business empire. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa is in court watching Trump's testimony and professor John C. Coffee, the director of Columbia University's Center on Corporate Governance, joins CBS News with an analysis of what the case could mean for Trump and his company.
Stock market rout deepens as Dow plunges more than 2,200 points
Stocks continued to tumble in the U.S. Friday as financial markets suffered their biggest two-day drop since 2020.
Trump to delay enforcement of TikTok ban with another executive order
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
Medicare, Medicaid will not cover weight loss drugs, White House decides
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
White House accidentally tells Ukrainian refugees they must leave U.S. immediately
Some Ukrainians received emails this week telling them that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be terminating their legal protections
DACA recipient and father of 3 deported to Mexico despite valid documentation
The 39-year-old was deported last month after he left the U.S. and traveled to Mexico to visit his grandfather's grave.
Cybersecurity agency to see significant cuts, sources say
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is charged with protecting election security infrastructure.
Judge orders return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
A federal judge ruled Friday that a Maryland father who was mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador must be returned to the U.S. by Monday, April 7.
RFK Jr. to lay off more NIH employees, officials say
The additional layoffs at the National Institutes of Health come less than a week after the initial wave of cuts in Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s restructuring.
Supreme Court will allow withholding of education grants for now
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in granting a DOJ request to pause a lower court order requiring the Education Department to reinstate grants to universities and nonprofits.
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Ovechkin ties Gretzky's NHL career goals record with No. 894
Alex Ovechkin, the 39-year-old Russian superstar, is now one away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's mark with six games left to play this season.
Boy astounds classmates with his ability to do 50 different bird calls
Eleven-year-old Samuel Henderson of Choctaw, Oklahoma, is a born entertainer with a unique talent: he can perfectly imitate about 50 birds.
DACA recipient and father of 3 deported to Mexico despite valid documentation
The 39-year-old was deported last month after he left the U.S. and traveled to Mexico to visit his grandfather's grave.
As Ovechkin ties Gretzky's goals mark, a look at some of sports' hallowed records
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's career NHL regular-season record of 894 goals, one that has stood for more than a quarter-century.
White House accidentally tells Ukrainian refugees they must leave U.S. immediately
Some Ukrainians received emails this week telling them that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be terminating their legal protections
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Wholesale egg prices are falling. Will consumers see some relief?
Wholesale egg prices are falling, with stores saying they're now lowering prices and easing restrictions. But tariffs could be an issue.
Americans react to Trump's new tariffs: "Buckle up and get ready for the ride"
President Trump's tariffs have sent markets spiraling and shockwaves through the American economy.
Trump to delay enforcement of TikTok ban with another executive order
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economy
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.
Trump's biggest tariff was on tiny Lesotho. Here's what to know.
Trump hit the small African kingdom of Lesotho with his highest tariff this week at 50%, fueling urgent efforts by the country to seek a deal, and new trade partners.
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DACA recipient and father of 3 deported to Mexico despite valid documentation
The 39-year-old was deported last month after he left the U.S. and traveled to Mexico to visit his grandfather's grave.
White House accidentally tells Ukrainian refugees they must leave U.S. immediately
Some Ukrainians received emails this week telling them that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be terminating their legal protections
Senate on track to adopt GOP budget plan after marathon vote series
Votes are expected to last through the night before a final vote on the budget resolution.
Medicare and Medicaid will not cover weight loss drugs, Trump administration decides
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
DOGE teams cut critical funding from America's libraries, officials say
State officials say they will lose funds for summer reading programs, book-mobiles, rural internet and more.
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Threat of future tariffs on pharmaceutical imports raises alarm
In a last-minute move Wednesday, the Trump administration excluded pharmaceuticals from its retaliatory tariffs, giving consumers a break for now.
Medicare and Medicaid will not cover weight loss drugs, Trump administration decides
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
RFK Jr. to lay off more NIH employees, officials say
The additional layoffs at the National Institutes of Health come less than a week after the initial wave of cuts in Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s restructuring.
RFK Jr.: 20% of HHS layoffs may be errors
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that he expects about 20% of fired employees may have been cut by mistake, and some could be brought back, following widespread layoffs directed by the Department of Government Efficiency.
FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
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U.K. anti-abortion activist convicted of breaching ban on clinic protests
A British anti-abortion rights activist whose case caught the Trump administration's attention has been fined for breaching a "buffer zone" law.
Disgraced former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has died at 94
Once-powerful Cardinal Theodore McCarrick was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after an investigation into sexual abuse.
NATO chief's impression from U.S. is Russians "not moving fast enough" to end war
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told CBS News' Margaret Brennan that "Russia really has to do more to bring this war to an end."
Rat breaks world record for sniffing out wartime landmines
A mine-sniffing African giant pouched rat named Ronin has been acknowledged by the Guinness World Records.
Trump's biggest tariff was on tiny Lesotho. Here's what to know.
Trump hit the small African kingdom of Lesotho with his highest tariff this week at 50%, fueling urgent efforts by the country to seek a deal, and new trade partners.
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How to watch March Madness championship games for the 2025 NCAA tournament
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness championship games? Here's how and where to watch them live.
How to watch tonight's Final 4 games for March Madness 2025 NCAA Tournament
Looking for the 2025 NCAA March Madness Final Four schedule? Here's how to stream the men's and women's games.
Book excerpt: "Change the Recipe" by José Andrés
In his new memoir, the chef and founder of the humanitarian aid organization World Central Kitchen offers life lessons and teachable moments about responsibility and commitment to a shared humanity.
Fred Hechinger on "Hell of a Summer"
Fresh off his role in "Gladiator 2," Fred Hechinger stars in a horror-comedy set at summer camp. He joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new film and the wild twists it takes.
Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
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China pulls TikTok deal over tariffs
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.
Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
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.
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.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
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Monkeys are "best yodellers" in the world, study says
Primates possess special anatomical structures in their throats called vocal membranes, allowing for yodeling at higher octaves, researchers found.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
Peggy Whitson on her space legacy and commanding a new mission for Axiom
From breaking records to breaking barriers, astronaut Peggy Whitson shares what it feels like to see Earth from space.
Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
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Drug-sniffing dogs help find record haul of cocaine hidden on ship
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Brand charged with rape, sexual assault
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.
Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
Catholic priest shot dead at his parish rectory in Kansas
Arul Carasala was shot and killed by a man who approached him at his parish rectory in Seneca, Kansas, church officials said.
Stabbing deaths of 2 women college students spark outrage in Italy
The brutal killings of two students within days of each other have unleashed a wave of anger and calls for a "cultural revolution" against violence towards women.
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SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
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.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
NASA rover captures giant dust devil devouring smaller one on Mars
The dust devil was about 210 feet wide, NASA said, but likely didn't last long after consuming the smaller whirlwind.
Peggy Whitson on Astronaut Hall of Fame
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has completed 10 spacewalks and spent 675 days in orbit, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her historic career and upcoming induction into the Hall of Fame.
Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
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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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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What's behind increased volcanic activity?
In the last week, there have been volcano eruption warnings from Iceland, to Japan and Hawaii. But are they connected? Ben Edwards, a professor of geosciences at Dickinson University, joins to discuss.
Reporter's Notebook: MLK Jr.'s last speech
Martin Luther King Jr.'s last speech eerily foreshadowed his death, but a passage about stepping up to help others is often missed. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Medications from overseas may get more expensive
So far, foreign-made medicines have been spared from President Trump's trade war. But the president has vowed they could be his next target with an import tax as high as 25%. Andres Gutierrez reports.
Soybean farmer condemns Trump tariffs
China has responded to President Trump's import taxes with a 34% retaliatory tariff on all U.S. goods entering China. One industry that could be hit hard is farming, where exports account for roughly 20% of U.S. agriculture production. John Boyd, farm owner and president of the National Black Farmers Association, joins to discuss the impact.
NCAA Men's Final Four preview
The madness has spilled into April as the NCAA Men's and Women's Final Four gets underway. CBS Sports college basketball writer Kyle Boone previews the games.