Employers added 50,000 jobs in December, capping a year of weak hiring
Sources from CBS say Employers across the U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December, capping a year of muted job growth that saw employers pull back on hiring amid economic uncertainty.
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Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
According to CBS News, when Kassidy Hooter learned in December how much her health insurance costs were going to rise this year, she went into panic mode.
Newsom faces another multibillion-dollar budget shortfall in his last year as California governor
Associated Press reports California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said the state faces a $2.9 billion budget deficit this year, an amount significantly lower than what legislative budget analysts projected.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s family bodyguard arrested on drug trafficking charges
Sources from Associated Press say Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed alarm that a man who worked as his family’s bodyguard is facing federal drug trafficking charges.
What to know about restrictions on state use of money for child care and other social services
According to Associated Press, President Donald Trump’s administration has told states that it is restricting some social safety net funds that cover services including child care subsidies and cash assistance and job training for poor families with children.
Luigi Mangione in court as he fights to block death penalty, murder charge and key evidence
Associated Press reports that Luigi Mangione returned to federal court Friday for a pivotal hearing in his fight to bar the government from seeking the death penalty against him in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Trump meets with oil executives at the White House on Friday, seeking investments in Venezuela
Sources from Associated Press say that President Donald Trump is meeting with oil executives at the White House on Friday in hopes of securing $100 billion in investments to revive Venezuela’s ability to fully tap into its expansive reserves of petroleum
California homeowner rolls out ‘unwelcome’ mat for black bear living under his house
According to Associated Press, a huge black bear that made its den in the crawl space under a Los Angeles area man’s house for more than a month has finally been evicted.
Evenflo Company issues recall on nearly 75,000 car seats
The Evenflo Company issued a voluntary recall for nearly 75,000 of its "all-in-one four-in-one convertible car seat."
Trump says 5 GOP senators who voted to limit Venezuela war powers "should never be elected to office again"
CBS News reports that President Trump lashed out at the five Republican senators who voted to advance a war powers resolution to limit his ability to further strike Venezuela without congressional approval
Walz takes aim at "disconnect" between Noem's ICE shooting comments, Homan's remarks on Evening News
Sources from CBS News say that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday took aim at what he called a "disconnect" between Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's swift assessment of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's shooting of a Minnesota woman
Gmail now uses AI to help you write messages and keep track of your inbox
According to CBS, Google on Thursday unveiled new artificial intelligence features in Gmail, an effort by the technology giant to refresh its 22-year-old messaging app amid growing use of AI.
USPS says your mail might no longer get postmarked on the same day you post it
CBS News reports that the U.S. Postal Service said some mail might no longer receive a same-day postmark, the result of cost cuts to its transportation operations that may delay the arrival of posted letters at its processing facilities.
Gov. Walz doubts ICE shooting investigation will reach "fair outcome" unless FBI allows state to participate
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implored the federal authorities to allow state investigators to work alongside them as they launch a probe into the shooting death of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe into New York AG Letitia James over financial transactions
Sources from CBS say Federal prosecutors have launched a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a grand jury previously declined to indict her twice on unrelated criminal charges, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Vance says Trump administration creating assistant attorney general position to investigate fraud
According to CBS News, Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the Trump administration is creating a new assistant attorney general position focused on investigating fraud following allegations that taxpayers were bilked out of billions of dollars in Minnesota.
Newsom will punch back at California critics in his final State of the State speech
Sources from AP say California Gov. Gavin Newsom will declare his state a blueprint for the rest of the nation during his final State of the State on Thursday
White House will present Trump’s ballroom project for a review months after construction began
Sources from AP say the White House is expected to share details of President Donald Trump’s planned ballroom at Thursday’s monthly meeting of the National Capital Planning Commission, months after the East Wing was demolished in preparation for the construction.
Minneapolis protesters vent their outrage after an ICE officer kills a woman
According to AP, Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown, with protesters venting their outrage, the governor demanding that the state take part in the investigation and schools canceling classes as a precaution.
How Americans feel about crowdfunding websites like GoFundMe, according to an AP-NORC poll
Associated Press reports that Quintin Sharpe considers it a duty to support those without means. Whether collecting food pantry goods through local service groups or helping out his parents’ nonprofit music school, he regularly gives back to his small-town waterside community in southeast Wisconsin.
NASA cancels spacewalk due to medical issue and may bring the crew back early
Sources from Associated Press say NASA canceled its first spacewalk of the year and may bring its crew back early from the International Space Station due to an onboard medical issue.
Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year
According to Associated Press, Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns. April 15 is the filing deadline.
RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines emphasize protein, healthy fats, less processed food. Here's what to know.
CBS News reports that the Trump administration has unveiled new dietary guidelines for Americans that call for "prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains" while avoiding highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates.
Rubio says U.S. has "tremendous leverage" over Venezuela, will control money from oil sales
Sources from CBS say Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the Trump administration has "tremendous leverage" over Venezuela because of the U.S. "quarantine" of sanctioned oil, and said the U.S. will control how money from sales of Venezuelan oil is disbursed.
Joseph Daughtry announced as one of the final candidates for Chief of Police in Jackson
According to CBS Affiliate WJTV, current Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry along with three others were selected from an original pool of 32 applicants from across the country.