Breaking down the judicial branch’s role in curbing executive power – CBS News Watch CBS News Presidents and the judicial branch have tangled before, but what is new, is the gusto with which President Trump and his team have asserted the scope of executive power. Jessica Levinson breaks it all down. View CBS News In
Trump’s proposed buyout plan for federal workers in limbo – CBS News Watch CBS News A federal judge is weighing extending the pause on President Trump’s “deferred resignations” for federal workers. Weijia Jiang is following the latest developments at the White House. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for
The high cost of using military planes for deportation – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump says he is looking to eliminate wasteful spending in the federal government., but that may be at odds with what he’s doing to keep another campaign promise. Jason Allen has been investigating what it’s costing American taxpayers to
Why Trump is going after the penny – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump ordered the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of production. Kelly O’Grady explains. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now
Former Treasury employee says DOGE access raises “real security questions” – CBS News Watch CBS News 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. View CBS
President Donald Trump says he has tried paper straws many times and “they don’t work.” President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 10 ending a Biden administration regulation that would have banned plastic straws in the federal government before the end of the decade. He said he is disappointed with paper straws after
Washington — The Department of Justice told federal prosecutors in New York to drop their corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams, citing his “restricted” ability to help the Trump administration enforce its immigration policies. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove sent a memo instructing prosecutors in the Southern District of New York to