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President Trump on Thursday appeared to walk back comments he made about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy being a "dictator." During an Oval Office meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Starmer, Mr. Trump said, "Did I say that? I can't believe I said that." Dasha Burns, White House bureau chief at Politico, and Fin Gómez, CBS News executive director of White House and politics coverage, join "America Decides" with analysis.
Thursday marked the last day on the job for hundreds of workers at the nation's largest foreign aid agency. USAID employees were given 15 minutes to retrieve their personal belongings as the State Department slashed $60 billion in grants and funding for the federal agency. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with fired workers after they cleaned out their offices.
United States Agency for International Development workers received 15-minute windows to vacate their offices after most staff members were terminated by the Trump administration. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
The dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) appears to be the beginning of President Trump's efforts to instill massive cuts across federal agencies. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Protesters are outside a United States Agency for International Development building in Washington, D.C., in support of fired workers. This comes after the Supreme Court's Chief Justice John Roberts allowed cuts to contractor projects for USAID and the State Department. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
A federal district judge ordered the Trump administration to pay invoices and funding requests to State Department and USAID contractors by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
The Trump administration has until midnight Wednesday to restore funding for foreign assistance programs. A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a last-minute attempt by the administration to keep the money frozen while the case plays out in court. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
When President Trump ordered a 90-day freeze on foreign aid, no one felt the impact more than the people of Sudan. Two years of civil war has left more than 25 million Sudanese starving in what is the largest humanitarian crisis the world has ever seen. Debora Patta reports.
The newly-formed Fork Off Coalition, composed of recently laid off government employees, represents an alphabet soup of agencies with various levels of tenure.
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.
An email from the Office of Personnel Management prompted by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency asks federal employees to justify what they do. Some agencies like the Pentagon and State Department have told employees to disregard the message. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins with analysis.
The Trump administration is facing over 80 lawsuits that are making their way through the legal system. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen breaks down the latest developments.
President Trump has targeted the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of his plan to shrink the size of the federal government.
The initial accounting by DOGE of its estimated savings was overstated by billions of dollars, a review by CBS News found.
CBS News has learned the Office of Personnel Management has given federal agencies until Tuesday night to issue layoffs in the Trump administration's effort to downsize. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand asked voters how they feel about the widespread cuts across the federal government.
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.
USAID, an agency created by Congress and codified in law, is being dismantled by President Trump. His actions have some in Washington raising questions about the role of Congress.
First, a look at what Trump, Musk moves on USAID could mean for other government agencies. Then, how Germany is policing the internet for hate speech. And, Timothée Chalamet: The 60 Minutes Interview.
A constitutional law professor and a former USAID administrator are raising questions about President Trump's actions around USAID and what it could mean about the role of Congress in Washington.
A constitutional law professor and a former USAID administrator are raising questions about President Trump's actions around USAID and what it could mean about the role of Congress in Washington.
President Trump's executive action ordering a 90-day pause on foreign development aid threatens the program called the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. The multimillion-dollar program helps prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS in more than 50 countries. Leah Sargeant, author of "The Dignity of Dependence," joined CBS News to discuss the program.
Funding has been restored for the moment at USAID after a judge temporarily paused President Trump's plan to freeze all foreign aid. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate funding for foreign aid contracts. All programs under USAID had been put on a 90-day pause so they could be reviewed and while that funding freeze has been reversed, so far it's only temporary. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
The Trump administration's foreign aid freeze is happening as a deadly Ebola outbreak spreads in Uganda. Some U.S. health officials are concerned that the situation will only worsen with USAID in limbo. Dr. Craig Spencer, emergency medicine physician and associate professor at Brown University School of Public Health, joins "America Decides" to explain.
Elon Musk called for the government to "delete entire agencies" at home and "mind its own business" abroad in a speech via video link to the World Governments Summit in Dubai.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time
The closely-watched race was the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history.
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Republican Randy Fine won the House seat formerly held by Mike Waltz, while Republican Jimmy Patronis won the house seat vacated by Matt Gaetz.
London police say convicted serial rapist Zhenhao Zou may have targeted over 50 other women, and almost two dozen have come forward already.
Israel says its war in Gaza is "expanding to crush and clean the area" of Hamas, but Palestinian civilians are once again being killed and displaced in huge numbers.
Tesla is seeing softer demand for its electric vehicles amid protests over Elon Musk's government role at DOGE.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to migrant kids in the U.S. without a parent or guardian.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time
U.S. health officials said 224 passengers and 17 crew on board the Cunard cruise ship Queen Mary 2 caught norovirus during a voyage that's still ongoing.
Tesla is seeing softer demand for its electric vehicles amid protests over Elon Musk's government role at DOGE.
Oliver Stone's "JFK" was nominated for eight Oscars and grossed more than $200 million but was also dogged by questions about its historical accuracy.
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
Tesla is seeing softer demand for its electric vehicles amid protests over Elon Musk's government role at DOGE.
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
As Trump's tariffs push Chinese businesses to seek new markets, one expert says the trade war is likely to get worse before it gets better.
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
President Trump is expected to announce reciprocal tariffs today on a number of other countries. Here's what to know about these import taxes.
State Senator Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak declares candidacy for 2026 U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
Oliver Stone's "JFK" was nominated for eight Oscars and grossed more than $200 million but was also dogged by questions about its historical accuracy.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to migrant kids in the U.S. without a parent or guardian.
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
The Navajo Nation has a unique program to fight sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis.
It is unclear what will happen to hundreds of pending requests for public information as the health agencies slash staff.
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
London police say convicted serial rapist Zhenhao Zou may have targeted over 50 other women, and almost two dozen have come forward already.
Israel says its war in Gaza is "expanding to crush and clean the area" of Hamas, but Palestinian civilians are once again being killed and displaced in huge numbers.
Malanga's 21-year-old son Marcel was among the Americans convicted for participating in the coup plot that left six dead
As Trump's tariffs push Chinese businesses to seek new markets, one expert says the trade war is likely to get worse before it gets better.
A toddler unearthed an ancient treasure dating back to the Middle Bronze Age during a trip to the archaeological site Tel Azekah earlier this month.
Hollywood icon Val Kilmer died Tuesday of pneumonia at 65 years old. The actor was known for his roles in movies like "Top Gun," "Batman Forever" and "The Doors." CBS News' Vlad Duthiers looks back on his life and legacy.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Kim Delaney, an Emmy-winning actor known for her role on "NYPD Blue," will not face criminal charges in connection with her arrest in Marina Del Rey in an alleged domestic dispute over the weekend.
Actor Román Zaragoza spoke to "CBS Mornings" about hope for his character's struggling love life in the CBS comedy, "Ghosts."
Magician and puzzle master David Kwong joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his new children's book, "How to Fool Your Parents," which teaches over two dozen magic tricks, just in time for April Fools' Day.
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
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.
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
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.
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
Bees play a key role in the U.S. food supply, and the mass deaths could jeopardize that.
London police say convicted serial rapist Zhenhao Zou may have targeted over 50 other women, and almost two dozen have come forward already.
Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice will seek the death penalty in the case against Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
One recruit who reportedly survived the Jalisco cartel ranch said those who refused or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
A new trial is underway in the case surrounding Boston police officer John O'Keefe's death. Karen Read, O'Keefe's former girlfriend, is facing second-degree murder and other charges after her first court case ended in a mistrial in 2024. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
The first images captured by NASA's SPHEREx space telescope showed tens of thousands of stars and galaxies.
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are sharing more details about their experience in space aboard the International Space Station after their time in Boeing's Starliner capsule. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the pair about their journey.
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams addressed the media for the first time Monday since returning to Earth almost two weeks ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are adjusting to life back on Earth after spending more than nine unplanned months in space. The astronauts discussed their science mission at a news conference on Monday from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn joins CBS News to unpack the pair's comments.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
The United Kingdom and the rest of Europe are bracing for potential tariffs as part of President Trump's highly-anticipated announcement. The move could strain already fragile relations with the U.S. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
In an exclusive interview, the wife of a Maryland migrant spoke to CBS News after the Trump administration admitted to mistakenly deporting the man to a notorious El Salvador prison due to an "administrative error." Kilmar Abrego Garcia received protected immigration status from a judge in 2019, but was part of the controversial deportation flights last month.
Mass layoffs began Tuesday at federal health agencies. HHS has defended the downsizing strategy, saying it will eliminate redundancies and save taxpayer money. Critics argue the workforce reductions have already impacted vital programs.
In the most expensive judicial contest ever, Democratic-backed candidate Susan Crawford won a seat on Wisconsin's Supreme Court, defeating the GOP candidate who had support from President Trump and Elon Musk. Meanwhile, the two Florida House seats that were up for grabs will remain in Republican control, increasing the GOP's narrow majority in the chamber.
From auto makers to construction companies, many industries and their consumers are bracing for President Trump's looming tariffs announcement. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.