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Employees at the Department of Education were offered a one-time payment of up to $25,000 if they quit before a deadline Monday, according to a government email. This comes as concerns emerge about cuts to Pell grants and student loans. CBS News’ Major Garrett has more.
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“This will no doubt result in preventable death, destabilization, and threats to national security on a massive scale,” Nick Enrich wrote in the memo.
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Social Security benefits are handled differently than regular income by the IRS, which can make tax season tricky.
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Robert Crimo III, the man accused of killing seven people and wounding several others at an Illinois Fourth of July parade in 2022, has changed his plea to guilty on the first day of his trial. CBS News Chicago reports.
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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced over the weekend he would run for mayor of New York City, four years after he resigned as governor amid a series of sexual harassment allegations that he denies. Terry Moseley, managing editor at USA Today, joined CBS News to discuss Cuomo’s run.
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Hollywood’s stars shine bright at the Oscars with “Anora” winning five categories, including Best Picture. Also, the fallout continues from President Trump’s tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
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The White House is expected to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China this week, which some economists say could raise prices for Americans and slow economic growth. Canada and Mexico both said they will respond with tariffs of their own. Willie James Inman reports.
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First, a report on the Ukraine war shakeup after the Oval Office clash. Then, a look at what went into finding Argentina’s “death flight” plane. And, a report on babies stolen during Argentina’s dictatorship.
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Brianna Long, 21, was killed by a stray bullet as she was ending her shift at a bar called at The Pier, in Remerton, Georgia, authorities said.
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A group of 18 leaders from Europe and Canada are meeting in London to discuss defending Ukraine against Russia. Ramy Inocencio has the details.
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