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Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s pick for defense secretary, told Sen. Elizabeth Warren that he paid a woman $50,000 who had accused him of sexual assault in 2017, two sources confirmed to CBS News.
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A growing number of Catholic Church leaders are criticizing President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Bishop Mark J. Seitz, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration, joins “America Decides” to discuss his opposition to some of Trump’s recent moves.
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The average price of a new car in the U.S. is more than $49,000, and President Trump’s proposal to increase tariffs on Mexico and Canada could raise car prices even higher. Kelly O’Grady examines why.
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As interest rates rose, banks charged more for credit cards and loans, but held rates paid on savings accounts.
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President Trump is set to make his first trip as president to visit areas devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires.
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The Hughes Fire and the Sepulveda Fire quickly alarmed Los Angeles-area residents who rushed to evacuate as Southern California continues to deal with the wildfires from early January. CBS News’ Andres Gutierrez reports, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
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The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday as Republicans work to approve officials to the top posts in his administration amid delays by Democrats.
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The federal judge who heard arguments over President Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order slammed its merits and temporarily blocked it. CBS News’ Olivia Rinaldi has more on the legal process.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer blasted President Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget, calling Russell Vought “dangerous.” CBS News’ Taurean Small reports.
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With home equity loan rates evolving, now may be a smart time for homeowners to act. Here’s why.
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