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President Trump and Elon Musk are engaging in a social media brawl. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Aaron Navarro, plus Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai, join "The Takeout" to unpack how the spat could affect the fate of Mr. Trump's economic agenda.
Elon Musk and President Trump continued their war of words Thursday with Musk claiming on social media that Mr. Trump's name appeared in the files related to the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who died by suicide in federal custody in 2019 while facing charges of sex trafficking. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Nikole Killion have more. Then, CBS News contributor JD Durkin joins to assess the feud's impact on Tesla stock.
President Trump's billionaire adviser Elon Musk is an outspoken opponent of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, but he hasn't always been. New reporting from The Washington Post examines when and how Musk's views shifted. Beth Reinhard, one of the article's writers, joins "America Decides" to break down the findings.
Tesla sales are down, its stock prices are slumping and the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle company has just lost another previously satisfied customer in the U.S. Senate: Mark Kelly of Arizona. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" to analyze this and the Democrats' bad week in Congress.
Before becoming President Trump's right-hand man in Washington, D.C., Elon Musk built his career on the West Coast. Emma Anderson, California tech editor for Politico, joins "America Decides" to dissect Musk's Silicon Valley background.
There are similarities between ongoing federal "buyout" offers and how Elon Musk handled his acquisition of Twitter. Federal workers received the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer in an email entitled "fork in the road," the same subject line as a 2022 message Musk sent to Twitter employees. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
So far, about 100,000 federal workers have been fired or accepted buyouts offered by President Trump and adviser Elon Musk. Ed O'Keefe talked to one who took the deal, and to a former Twitter employee who believes she — and others like her — got taken.
The social media platform X will pay President Trump $10 million to settle a lawsuit over the suspension of his account in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
The SEC has sued billionaire X owner Elon Musk, alleging he failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner in 2022.
Meta is overhauling its fact-checking programs, ending the current system and adopting a "community notes" style of content moderation, similar to what is used on X. This will apply to posts on Instagram, Threads and Facebook. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
Australia's Macquarie Dictionary picks "ens***tification" as its word of 2024, tapping into a sense that digital services are getting worse as companies prioritize profits.
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
Will President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with the media be any different from his first term? After he won the election, Trump told Fox News he would be "open and available to the press" unless he is "not treated fairly." Max Tani, media editor for Semafor, joins "America Decides" to discuss what to expect during Trump's second term.
Social media platform Bluesky has seen a rise in users in recent weeks as an alternative to X, formerly known as Twitter. On Thursday, the platform reported more than a million users had signed up in a single day. Jay Peters, news editor for the Verge, joined CBS News to discuss Bluesky.
Named after Hamburg's St. Pauli district, the club is known among soccer fans for its left-leaning supporter base.
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
In late August, Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered that X be suspended in Brazil after owner Elon Musk refused to name a legal representative in Brazil.
Many advertisers plan to cut their spending on X next year, the biggest recorded pullback from any top ad platform, Kantar finds.
Brazil's supreme court has upheld a ban on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The vote backs a decision by one of the judge's made on Friday. The ban went into effect on Saturday and will stay in place until the company agrees to an order requiring X to name a legal representative in Brazil.
Countries around the world, including Russia, China and Egypt, have restricted social media network X for periods.
Dozens of arrests have been made since the curfew began. Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom called President Trump's deploying National Guard troops to L.A. "authoritarianism."
Elon Musk says he regrets some of his recent criticisms of President Trump, in the wake of their public falling-out last week. Musk says some "went too far."
U.S. and Chinese trade teams appeared to make modest progress a month before paused monster tariffs are due to resume, but Trump says a deal "is done."
President Trump will restore seven more Army base names that originally honored Confederate military figures — but with different namesakes.
The inflation rate is inching higher, with Wall Street expecting tariffs to increase prices throughout the remainder of 2025.
Some 700 Marines were deployed to Los Angeles, joining National Guard troops in the city. California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked a court to block the deployment.
Khaby Lame rose to international fame during the pandemic without ever saying a word in his videos. He has over 162 million followers on TikTok.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
A South Florida man was convicted of wire fraud after spending six years posing as a flight attendant to book over 120 free flights.
The inflation rate is inching higher, with Wall Street expecting tariffs to increase prices throughout the remainder of 2025.
The average cost of raising a child in the U.S. is $26,000 per year, although in some cities expenses can run even higher, analysis finds.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
Khaby Lame rose to international fame during the pandemic without ever saying a word in his videos. He has over 162 million followers on TikTok.
President Trump's wide-reaching tariffs — including his "Liberation Day" levies — can stay in place until at least the end of July, an appeals court indicated.
The inflation rate is inching higher, with Wall Street expecting tariffs to increase prices throughout the remainder of 2025.
U.S. and Chinese trade teams appeared to make modest progress a month before paused monster tariffs are due to resume, but Trump says a deal "is done."
The average cost of raising a child in the U.S. is $26,000 per year, although in some cities expenses can run even higher, analysis finds.
The U.S. and China have agreed on a "framework" to resolve some disputes that threatened to derail fragile talks between the two countries.
President Trump's wide-reaching tariffs — including his "Liberation Day" levies — can stay in place until at least the end of July, an appeals court indicated.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill banning the teaching of antisemitism at the state's public K-12 schools, universities and colleges, saying it was actually an attack on educators.
Southern Baptist delegates at their national meeting overwhelmingly endorsed prohibiting same-sex marriage - including reversing the U.S. Supreme Court's 10-year-old precedent legalizing it nationwide.
The Army is commemorating its 250th anniversary with a festival and parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, June 14, which is also President Trump's 79th birthday.
Montana's Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that struck down as unconstitutional several laws restricting abortion access, including a ban beyond 20 weeks of gestation.
Elon Musk says he regrets some of his recent criticisms of President Trump, in the wake of their public falling-out last week. Musk says some "went too far."
The proposed budget for the Department of Health and Human Services slashes CDC and NIH funding in favor of the new Administration for a Healthy America.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
Nearly 4 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled because the plates can dislodge and cause injury.
U.S. and Chinese trade teams appeared to make modest progress a month before paused monster tariffs are due to resume, but Trump says a deal "is done."
Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica may be declining faster than the most pessimistic predictions, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery.
5 close U.S. allies sanction far-right Israeli officials Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich over "extremist rhetoric" calling for "Palestinians to be driven from their homes."
Israel, accused by activists of piracy, says it lawfully seized a Gaza-bound protest ship carrying Greta Thunberg as the crew was planning to breach its naval blockade.
A veteran Greek hiker died in a ravine fall in the north of the country after a bear encounter, rescuers said.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
Khaby Lame rose to international fame during the pandemic without ever saying a word in his videos. He has over 162 million followers on TikTok.
The Tribeca Festival in New York City features powerful examples of storytelling through the use of virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, interactive media and other technologies.
The BET Awards celebrated its 25th anniversary Monday in Los Angeles, honoring excellence in Black culture and entertainment. Big winners of the night included Kendrick Lamar, Doechii and SZA. "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier has more.
Sly Stone, the musician known for his own brand of funk with Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82.
The Tribeca Festival in New York City features powerful examples of storytelling through the use of virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, interactive media and other technologies.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI suffered an outage that took its generative AI tools down on Tuesday.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
There is a slight catch to keep in mind: These new iOS26 features will be reserved for iPhone 11 and later models.
We asked three experts what fresh college graduates can do to prepare as artificial intelligence changes how Americans work. Here's what they said.
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Iran's foreign minister says his country will not accept any nuclear deal with the U.S. that completely bans uranium enrichment. Anna Erickson, professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Two Chinese researchers were charged with trying to smuggle strains of a fungus called Fusarium graminearum into the U.S.
Police are still searching for two of the ten New Orleans inmates who broke out of jail more than three weeks ago. The Louisiana Attorney General's Office said the suspected girlfriend of one of the inmates has been arrested for allegedly helping with the escape plan. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
The Survivor Justice Act would allow domestic violence survivors to ask for lower sentences if they can present evidence that abuse led them to commit their crime.
Lee Taylor, the grandfather of Antoine Massey, told CBS News that he's concerned for his grandson's safety and is pleading for him to turn himself in.
The intensive manhunt continues for a Washington State man suspected of kidnapping and killing his three daughters. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, who is testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," gave more details about her relationship with the music mogul. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has the latest.
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
The emerging feud between President Trump and Elon Musk could have a ripple effect on America's space program. Jeff Foust, senior staff writer for Space News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the implications.
A Japanese lander crash-landed on the moon in its second straight failure to touch down on the lunar surface. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the mission, and President Trump and Elon Musk feud's potential impact on the U.S. space program.
Officials are waiting for a status update from a private Japanese space company on its second attempt to land a private lunar lander on the moon. The lander was set to touch down Thursday afternoon, but communication with it has been completely lost. Leroy Chow, a retired NASA astronaut, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the U.S. and China have reached a "trade framework" after two days of negotiations in London.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered remarks about President Trump's mobilization of National Guard troops and Marines in response to the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. CBS News anchor Jessi Mitchell leads a special report.
Protesters were blocking the entrance as a bus believed to be carrying ICE detainees arrived at Los Angeles' federal detention center. It was a moment of tension on an otherwise calm day. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois reports.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a curfew for downtown L.A. amid looting and vandalism in the area, sparked by protests over the Trump administration's immigration operations. The curfew will begin at 8 p.m. PT and last until Wednesday morning.
Police are still searching for two of the ten New Orleans inmates who broke out of jail more than three weeks ago. The Louisiana Attorney General's Office said the suspected girlfriend of one of the inmates has been arrested for allegedly helping with the escape plan. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.