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Song Kum Hyok is accused of masterminding a scheme in which North Korean cyber operatives posed as U.S. remote IT workers for unwitting companies.
The Treasury Department has sanctioned a North Korean cyber operative accused of running a scheme using remote IT jobs to raise money for leader Kim Jong Un's nuclear program. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Cabinet meeting that tariff hikes have already helped the U.S. "We will have taken in about $100 billion in tariff income this far this year," Bessent said. The comment comes as the White House increases pressure on certain trade partners to make deals with the U.S. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest updates on how markets are responding.
The federal government now spends more on servicing its debt than it does on defense. The GOP's new tax bill could ratchet that higher, experts say.
The Treasury Department said it plans to stop manufacturing the penny, calling time on one of the first coins minted by the U.S. government. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois takes a look at the wisdom inspired by the centuries-old coin.
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
Stocks tumbled Wednesday amid concerns the new budget bill in Congress could deepen the U.S. deficit. Earlier in the day, Target reported weaker-than-expected earnings due partly to anxiety about the implications of President Trump's tariffs. Javier David, business editor at the Dallas Morning News, joins "America Decides" with analysis.
Stocks fell across the board on Wednesday with the Dow Jones plummeting more than 800 points. A spike in treasury yields led to the selloff as investors voiced concerns about the GOP spending bill proposed by President Trump. CBS News contributor Javier David breaks it down.
The Dow Jones dropped more than 800 points on Wednesday. Paul La Monica, senior writer for Barron's, joins CBS News to examine what's behind the selloff.
Among the 5,800 bills before Congress, one piece of legislation would create a $250 bill bearing the image of President Trump. At the moment, the law only allows deceased individuals on our money.
The so-called "X-date" marks when the government could run out of borrowing power and face an unprecedented default without action from Congress to address the debt limit.
A new watchdog report from the Treasury Department reveals the Internal Revenue Service has lost almost a third of its tax auditors. The cuts are a result of the Trump administration's efforts to trim the federal workforce through its Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. CBS News MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more.
Despite President Trump's promises to cut government spending, the Treasury Department's daily financial reports reveal that the U.S. has spent about $220 billion more in Mr. Trump's first 100 days than during the same period in 2024. CBS News vice president of data journalism John Kelly breaks down the numbers.
While U.S. stocks ended Friday on a high note following a week of volatile trading tied to President Trump's tariffs, the bond market likely pushed the president to implement a 90-day pause. Bill Cohan, Wall Street author for Puck, joins "America Decides" to explain.
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.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is trying to reassure the public about the state of the economy amid recent market struggles following President Trump's tariff threats. David Wessel, Brookings senior fellow in economic studies, and Sarah McGregor, Bloomberg News national desk managing editor, join CBS News with analysis.
Leaders from the cryptocurrency industry gathered at the White House on Friday for its first-ever "digital assets" summit. Victoria Guida, economics correspondent for Politico, joins "America Decides" to examine why President Trump is focusing on bolstering Bitcoin.
A federal judge has temporarily barred Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from retrieving sensitive Treasury Department records. Attorneys general in 19 Democratic-led states sought the block, accusing the Trump administration of violating federal law. New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin joins "America Decides" to unpack the legal action.
A federal judge extended the temporary restraining order barring Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, from accessing Treasury Department records containing the personal data of millions of Americans. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has more.
Collectors said the value of certain pennies could rise if the U.S. Treasury stopped manufacturing the coin.
The U.S. Mint reported losing $85.3 million in the 2024 fiscal year that ended in September on the nearly 3.2 billion pennies it produced.
Elon Musk's access to the Treasury's payment system is raising concerns about federal funding and personal data. Major Garrett speaks to a former Treasury employee about the role of the agency and the sensitive data it handles.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said "this level of access for unauthorized individuals is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable."
A tech-focused media outlet has become a premiere source for breaking news on Elon Musk, his inner circle and their efforts to reshape the federal government. Katie Drummond, global editorial director of Wired, joins "America Decides" to unpack the reporting.
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.
As President Trump again voiced optimism that Iran will "make a deal" to end the war, Tehran declared itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers.
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on Thursday, and the U.S. struck on two Iranian ports abutting the strait, putting into question an increasingly fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Tennessee Republicans earlier Thursday approved a measure to overturn the state's ban on mid-decade redistricting.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Attorneys for accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and other senior Justice Department leaders from the case because they were present during the incident.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
New data shows artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for layoffs, even as economists debate whether it is truly displacing workers.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
Attorneys for accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and other senior Justice Department leaders from the case because they were present during the incident.
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
After almost a full day of sailing, the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is slowly closing in on its destination, about 600 nautical miles away from Spain's Canary Islands. Tom Hanson has more details, and Dr. Jon LaPook has more about the virus.
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on Thursday, and the U.S. struck on two Iranian ports abutting the strait, putting into question an increasingly fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
As Trump pushes for a deal with an Iranian regime he portrays as deeply fractured, analysts say power in Tehran may be shifting, but that doesn't mean disarray.
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals details of the latest "Survivor 50" episode and elimination ceremony, which had another surprise for the castaways.
"CBS Mornings" has an exclusive preview of the new Netflix series "I Will Find You," which is based on Harlan Coben's 2023 novel. Coben, who is also an executive producer on the series, talks about what inspired the story and how closely he worked on the Netflix adaptation.
Christy Turlington Burns, the founder and president of the nonprofit "Every Mother Counts," speaks about her new documentary, which explores the state of maternal healthcare following the end of Roe v. Wade. She discusses the different risks for women and why this is personal for her.
Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, was a global media titan. Amol Sharma, a financial editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more insight.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
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.
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
The high-stakes OpenAI trial pitting tech giants Elon Musk and Sam Altman against each other is wrapping up its second week with testimony from former board members. Ashley Gold, Axios senior tech policy reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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.
According to a new study from the Asian American Foundation, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are more likely than other Americans to say that recent federal policy changes have negatively impacted their communities. Norman Chen, its CEO, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
President Trump has made cutting drug prices a centerpiece of his second term. He's announced deals with major drug companies and launched TrumpRx, where cash-paying patients could find discounted medicines. But a new analysis finds that the reality is more complicated. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
The race for Los Angeles mayor is heating up following a spirited first debate on Wednesday night. Spencer Pratt, a registered Republican, spoke with CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi about his campaign in the non-partisan race.
The U.S. confirmed that three of its military vessels came under Iranian fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. According to CENTCOM, no U.S. assets were struck and forces were able to intercept the attack. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Guy Goma walked into a BBC interview for an IT job, but was mistaken for an expert and was rushed on air. Twenty years later, he reflects on how a screw-up can turn into a moment of grace.