Fed set to decide interest rates
The Federal Reserve is set to announce what's next for its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday. CBS News business contributor Javier David joins "CBS Morning News" with more on what to expect.
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Trump blasts protesters involved in violence
President Trump signed a bill on Thursday that blocks California's ban on the sale of gas cars. Mr. Trump then answered questions about the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, the state of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and more. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more details.
Trump takes questions at bill signing
President Trump took questions on a few different subjects during a bill signing at the White House on Thursday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Key takeaways from May jobs report
The May jobs report showed 139,000 jobs were added in the last month. President Trump reacted favorably to the news but criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, urging him to slash interest rates. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the job report numbers, while CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest updates from the White House.
Trump urges Powell to cut interest rates
Private employers added just 37,000 jobs last month, less than expected. In response, President Trump urged Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what to know.
2/4/2024: Chairman Powell; A Hole in the System; The Mismatch
First, Fed Chair Jerome Powell: The 2024 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report on the growing number of Chinese migrants crossing into the U.S. at the southern border. And, a look at how a sports betting boom is fueling concerns over problem gambling.
ADP employment report shows hiring slowdown
ADP's May employment report, released on Wednesday, suggests that the labor market is weakening. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady unpacks the data and what it could mean for the U.S. economy.
Jerome Powell: The "60 Minutes" interview
Jerome Powell tells Scott Pelley if the Fed will raise interest rates again, gives his view on whether or not President Trump can fire him and outlines the current risks to the U.S. economy.
Will the Fed raise interest rates again?
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell shares his outlook on the U.S. economy and tells 60 Minutes whether or not another interest rate hike is on the horizon
Powell says the president can't fire him
Jerome Powell tells "60 Minutes" he fully intends to serve his four-year term.
Are American banks safe today?
In the 2008 Great Recession, taxpayers were forced to bail out reckless Wall Street excess. Scott Pelley asks Fed Chair Jerome Powell: How safe are banks today?
The Fed, 10 years after the Great Recession
After interviewing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Scott Pelley reflects on his "60 Minutes" interview with former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke in 2009.
How the opioid crisis affects the economy
Jerome Powell tells 60 Minutes about the factors that have led the United States to have a lower labor force participation rate than almost every other advanced country
Fed Chair Powell on income disparity
Powell tells "60 Minutes" how the Fed can help combat low mobility and income stagnation.
Jerome Powell: The 60 Minutes Interview
Jerome Powell tells Scott Pelley if the Fed will raise interest rates again, gives his view on whether or not President Trump can fire him and outlines the current risks to the U.S. economy.
Fed's preferred gauge shows inflation cooling
New economic data released on Friday showed higher U.S. personal income, a softening of inflation and lower trade deficits. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
Trump met with Fed chair Powell
President Trump met with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the White House as the nation navigates prolonged inflation and a period of economic uncertainty. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more details.
Walmart price hike highlights tariff impact
Walmart's CEO warned Thursday morning that the world's biggest retailer will have to start raising prices later in May due to the high cost of tariffs. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin joins "America Decides" with analysis from the New York Stock Exchange.
Fed warns of higher long-term interest rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned about the possibility of higher long-term interest rates amid more frequent "supply shocks." CBS News business contributor Javier David breaks it down.
Trump calls Fed chair a "fool" for keeping interest rates steady
The President's criticism comes a day after the Federal chair said the time isn't yet right for a rate cut.
Trump calls Powell a "FOOL" over rates
President Trump is still insulting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on social media. This comes after Powell's latest decision to leave interest rates unchanged. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.
Behind Fed decision to hold rates steady
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Why did the Fed hold rates steady?
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will leave U.S. interest rates unchanged amid trade uncertainty and risk of stagflation. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Fed ignores Trump's call for cuts
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, going against President Trump's repeated calls for cuts. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
Powell warns of risks from tariffs
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday as policymakers assessed the economic impact of President Trump's tariffs. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center announced his resignation, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
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Israel targets more Iran leaders as allies reject Trump's calls for help
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton projected to win Democratic Senate primary
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is projected to win the heated and crowded Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate seat that Dick Durbin has held for nearly 30 years, according to CBS News analysis.
Senate begins marathon debate on SAVE America Act under pressure from Trump
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
As Trump floats "taking Cuba," island's president warns of "resistance"
The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up "resistance" against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may "take" the island nation, whose communist government has faced intense U.S. pressure and languished under energy shortages.
Illinois governor primaries set up rematch between Pritzker, Bailey
The 2026 Illinois primary results in the race for governor set up a rematch between Gov. JB Pritzker and his 2022 Republican challenger Darren Bailey.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore Voice of America's operations
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America to full operations, putting hundreds of journalists who have been on administrative leave for a year back to work.
Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
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Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
1 killed, another injured in shooting at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico
Military officials say a shooting at a U.S. Air Force base in New Mexico has left one person dead and another wounded.
Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Arizona alleges Kalshi engaged in illegal gambling, election wagering
The complaint includes 20 separate counts against Kalshi, claiming the company accepted bets from Arizona residents in violation of state law.
Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure
Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.
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Arizona alleges Kalshi engaged in illegal gambling, election wagering
The complaint includes 20 separate counts against Kalshi, claiming the company accepted bets from Arizona residents in violation of state law.
Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure
Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.
Amazon introduces 1-hour and 3-hour delivery in U.S.
Amazon is speeding deliveries, putting pressure on other retailers. Here's where 1- and 3-hour delivery options are available and how much the service costs.
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Using AI for financial advice? Here's what to watch out for.
AI and other technologies can help you manage your financial life. But don't rely exclusively on such tools for money matters.
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
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As Trump floats "taking Cuba," island's president warns of "resistance"
The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up "resistance" against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may "take" the island nation, whose communist government has faced intense U.S. pressure and languished under energy shortages.
Illinois governor primaries set up rematch between Pritzker, Bailey
The 2026 Illinois primary results in the race for governor set up a rematch between Gov. JB Pritzker and his 2022 Republican challenger Darren Bailey.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore Voice of America's operations
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America to full operations, putting hundreds of journalists who have been on administrative leave for a year back to work.
DHS keeps paying Coast Guard personnel despite partial government shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security is using discretionary funding to continue paying active-duty U.S. Coast Guard personnel during the department's ongoing shutdown, even as civilian employees remain unpaid.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton projected to win Democratic Senate primary
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is projected to win the heated and crowded Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate seat that Dick Durbin has held for nearly 30 years, according to CBS News analysis.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
As Trump floats "taking Cuba," island's president warns of "resistance"
The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up "resistance" against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may "take" the island nation, whose communist government has faced intense U.S. pressure and languished under energy shortages.
Why the death of Iran's top security official is significant
Ali Larijani was among the most senior leaders of the regime still alive in Iran after top leaders were killed at the start of the war.
Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor embraced by Obama dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori was 8 years old when he survived the Aug. 6, 1945 U.S. attack, only one and a half miles away from the blast.
EU rejects Trump's calls for deployments to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Despite Trump's repeated calls, the EU foreign policy chief says "nobody is ready to put their people in harm's way in the Strait of Hormuz."
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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
Melissa Etheridge speaks with "CBS Mornings" about releasing her 17th studio album "Rise" later this month, writing about the loss of her son and grief.
Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
Kennedy Center votes to shut down ahead of Trump-backed renovation project
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
Stars walk Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and other celebrities appeared on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair party after the awards show. See some of the red carpet looks.
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Landmark social media trial continues
A verdict could come as soon as Tuesday in the landmark trial against Meta and Google for allegedly fueling social media addictions. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims
A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
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.
Solar farm development faces pushback
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Jury deliberates in social media trial
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Kouri Richins found guilty on all charges
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, was found guilty on all charges Monday, including aggravated murder. Her sentencing is now set for May and she faces the possibility of life in prison.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
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7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
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3/17: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Top U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Iran war; senior Iranian leader Ali Larijani killed in airstrike.
The fight to allow happy hour at senior facility
A senior living facility in Minnesota was recently told they'd need a liquor license for any gathering involving alcoholic beverages. That didn't sit well with many of the residents, who are now fighting to legalize the right to happy hour. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Meteor streaks across sky over multiple states
An asteroid weighing about 7 tons and traveling at 45,000 miles per hour zoomed over multiple states and lit up the sky, causing a loud boom that some residents mistook for an explosion. Mark Strassmann reports.
Cuba in crisis as Trump mulls takeover
Cuba has been facing more blackouts and protests since the U.S. cut off its access to Venezuelan oil. Juan Palop reports from Havana.
Where the Nancy Guthrie investigation stands
Nearly 50 days since Nancy Guthrie disappeared, the suspected abduction remains unsolved. CBS has learned investigators have recovered additional images from Guthrie's surveillance cameras. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.