After the Trump administration dismissed nearly 400 scientists who compile the nation’s major quadrennial report on the impacts of climate change in the U.S., two scientific groups announced a plan to publish a special collection focused on the subject to ensure the scientists’ work can be accessed. The American Geophysical Union, the world’s largest association
Washington — The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to let the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, have access to the sensitive information kept by the Social Security Administration. The emergency appeal to the Supreme Court stems from an injunction issued by a federal district court judge in Maryland who
A federal judge in March blocked the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing personal data. The Trump administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to gain access to Social Security data, coming after courts blocked the Elon Musk-led task force from accessing those records on privacy
Washington — Rwanda’s government and the Trump administration are discussing details about a potential agreement for Kigali to accept deportees from the U.S., including Africans and other non-Rwandan nationals, CBS News has learned. Decisions on potential financial compensation for taking in the deportees and other details would be discussed within the next two weeks, according
GRIFFIN, Ga.—At first glance, a water heater manufacturing plant may seem like an odd place for Energy Secretary Chris Wright to celebrate the first 100 days of the Trump administration’s energy agenda. Under his leadership, the Energy Department has already bolstered investment in nuclear energy, slashed spending, and entered into high-profile international energy agreements. But
The Trump administration announced on Monday that it was investigating the Harvard Law Review over allegations of race discrimination. Seventy-two hours later, the journal asked prospective editors to disclose their race as part of the application process, writing in an email that it would use this information to select candidates from “diverse … backgrounds.” The
The Emmy nominations for “news” were announced this week, raising serious questions about the state of journalism in America. CBS earned a nomination in the Outstanding Edited Interview category for its controversial 60 Minutes segment with Kamala Harris in October 2024, which was widely criticized for its deceptive editing. CNN racked up several nominations, including