Why Trump is going after the penny

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”

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

DOJ tells prosecutors to drop case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

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

Poll analysis: Increasing numbers of Democrats want their party to oppose Trump

As often happens early in a presidential term, much of the focus has been on the new Trump administration, which started with net positive reviews — but how do Americans think the parties in Congress should be reacting? The nation’s rank-and-file Democrats are increasingly looking for more opposition to President Trump from their congressional delegation. Ahead

President Trump officially pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

President Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich President Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 03:08 CHICAGO (CBS) — President Trump officially issued a pardon to former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Monday, a White House official confirmed to CBS News. The development was first reported by Axios. “It’s my honor to do it. I’ve watched him.