Trump and Musk are upending USAID. Here's what to know about its work.

France’s government is fighting for survival over its 2025 budget. Here's what to know

France's prime minister has used special executive powers to get the 2025 budget approved without a vote by lawmakers

ABC News - 16h

Trump’s Tariffs Are Here: What to Know About the New Trade War

President Trump announced fresh tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China that look set to reshape global economies.

Inc. - 19h

What to know about Trump, Musk and USAID

Staffers at the U.S. Agency for International Development, also known as USAID, were told to stay home Monday and billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk says the agency is on the verge of being shut ...

CBS News - 17h

Elon Musk says USAid is ‘beyond repair’ and he is working to shut it down

Billionaire says in social media discussion that Donald Trump agrees the world’s largest single donor should be shut down. Elon Musk, who is heading Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal ...

The Guardian - 1d

Black History Month begins today. Here's what to know about its origins

Black History Month began this year on Feb. 1, 2025. The history of the month dates back almost a century.

CBS News - 2d

What Is Zero-Based Budgeting? Here’s Why Trump and Musk Seem to Favor It

Elon Musk employed zero-based budgeting after he bought Twitter. Now Donald Trump seems to be using it on the federal government. Here’s how it works.

Inc. - 2d

What are tariffs? Here's what to know about the import duties.

President Trump is an avowed supporter of tariffs, but many experts say such trade measures can boost inflation.

CBS News - 3d

Is Trump about to lead the U.S. into a trade war? Here's what to know.

Less than two weeks into his second term, President Trump may be poised to deploy steep tariffs against key U.S. trading partners.

CBS News - 3d

What to Know About Trump’s Military Deportation Flights

The president authorized the military to assist in deportations. The planes triggered a crisis between the United States and Colombia, and prompted questions. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - 3d

What to know about Trump's comments about DEI after plane crash

Initiatives aimed at expanding the workforce existed under President Trump's first term, including a program that aimed to recruit and train qualified individuals with disabilities, including ...

CBS News - 4d

Here’s what we know so far about the DCA airplane collision

Early evidence suggests that the crash was avoidable. Human error is the likely culprit.

The Hill - 4d

UEFA Champions League draw: Where to watch, how it works, what to know about knockout stage, live stream, time

Manchester City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are amongst the teams taking part in this round

CBS Sports - 4d

What we know so far about the White House rescinding its funding memo

The White House's announcement that it is rescinding a memo from the Office of Management and Budget ordering a freeze on federal assistance, but not rescinding the freeze itself, has only caused ...

CBS News - 5d

What to know about Trump’s US Iron Dome missile defense plan

President Trump on Monday night signed an executive order to create a next-generation missile defense shield, which the White House referred to as the “Iron Dome for America” after Israel's missile ...

The Hill - 5d

What to know about Trump's military executive orders

President Trump's executive orders could impact military personnel and DEI initiatives in federal agencies. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata breaks down how the Pentagon is working to enact the actions.

CBS News - 6d

Will Tesla’s projected sales growth survive ‘Trump 2.0’? Here’s what to know.

Tesla is slated to report quarterly earnings after the bell on Wednesday, with all eyes on whether its rosy 2025 sales growth predictions will remain the same.

MarketWatch - 6d

What to know about Trump suspending some legal immigration programs

President Trump is suspending some legal immigration programs that allowed people from certain countries to seek legal status in the U.S. through parole, according to a government memo. CBS News' ...

CBS News - Jan. 27

What to know about Trump's cryptocurrency meme coin

Days before his return to the White House, President Trump and first lady Melania Trump each launched cryptocurrency coins. The combined valuation of the coins reached $9.5 billion on Inauguration ...

CBS News - Jan. 23

Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI

The $500 billion Stargate project is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here's what's known so far.

CBS News - Jan. 22

What to know about Trump's latest news conference

On President Trump's first full day in office, he announced a major investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Here's what to know about Trump's Day 1 orders on energy

Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Here's what to know about Trump's Day 1 orders on energy Trump issued a broad slate of executive ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

What we know about Trump's immigration changes

President Trump's immigration policy changes may face legal challenges from states that will not cooperate with his orders. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down the reaction to Mr. Trump's ...

CBS News - Jan. 21

What to Know About Trump’s Broad Grant of Clemency to Jan. 6 Rioters

He issued formal pardons to more than 1,550 rioters charged with a wide range of crimes and commuted the sentences of 14 members of far-right groups.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Here's what to know about the more than 200 executive orders President Trump signed

On his first day back in office, President Trump signed more than 200 executive orders ranging from freezing hiring at the IRS to pulling the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement.

CBS News - Jan. 21

What to know about Trump's Day 1 executive actions

After hours of pomp-and-circumstance, President Trump is using his executive authority to enact major changes — especially on immigration and energy. Ed O'Keefe is breaking it all down.

CBS News - Jan. 20

What to know about Donald and Melania Trump's new meme coins

Donald and Melania Trump launched new cryptocurrencies over the weekend. Some experts are advising investors to be cautious.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Trump didn't put his hand on the Bible. Here's what to know about the tradition.

Images from the inauguration show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. It is not required in the Constitution.

CBS News - Jan. 20

What we know about Trump's executive orders

President Trump is expected to sign dozens of executive orders on Day 1 of his second term in office. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe breaks down what's known about the executive actions.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Trump cheat sheet: what to know about the president’s family

The 47th US president was inaugurated on Monday surrounded by family – some of whom had official roles in his first administration. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Trump was ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

What to know about potential Jan. 6 pardons as Trump retakes office

More than 1,000 of the Jan. 6 Capitol rioters have pleaded guilty while hundreds more have been convicted at trial. President-elect Donald Trump has not clarified if he'll pardon all of his ...

CBS News - Jan. 20

Will TikTok ‘go dark’? What to know about the app’s ban as its deadline nears

TikTok is set to "go dark" on Sunday for its 170 million American users after the Supreme Court upheld a law that would ban the app that same day in the United States.

NBC News - Jan. 18

Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons: Here’s what to know about potential clemencies

President-elect Trump is expected to make good on his promises to pardon at least some Jan. 6 rioters on Monday once he assumes the presidency and kicks off his second term in the White House. ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

What to know about Trump's second inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump's announced that his inauguration on Monday will be indoors due to cold weather. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more details on the decision.

CBS News - Jan. 17

What to Know About the E.V. Tax Credit That Trump Might Repeal

Rules for a $7,500 tax break for electric vehicle purchases and leases recently changed, but more far-reaching changes are expected when President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

What to know about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal as Trump and Biden respond

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal after weeks of intense negotiations. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports and Dan O'Shea, a retired Navy SEAL who served as coordinator of the hostage ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

What to know about this week's Trump Cabinet confirmation hearings

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet choices, including defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, will have their Senate confirmation hearings this week. CBS News chief White House ...

CBS News - Jan. 13

What to know about Trump's criminal sentence

President-elect Donald Trump received a sentence of unconditional discharge in the New York "hush money" case. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Aaron Navarro report.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Why Does Trump Want the Panama Canal? Here’s What to Know.

Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

What to know about Trump's calls to make Canada the '51st state'

President-elect Trump has doubled down on his suggestion of a merged United States and Canada in the wake of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to resign. Some have shrugged off ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Trump and Musk are upending USAID. Here's what to know about its work.

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