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Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he won't seek reelection

The announcement by Sen. Gary Peters creates an open seat in battleground Michigan, which has flipped from red to blue to red again in the last three presidential elections.

Trump administration offering buyouts to federal workers if not returning to office

The White House expects up to 10% of federal employees to quit in a buyout program meant to end work-from-home practices, senior administration officials said.

What does Trump's federal funding freeze mean for people who get aid?

Many are unclear on how sweeping the federal funding freeze is intended to be. Here are programs it could affect.

DeepSeek raises national security concerns, U.S. officials say

Lawmakers and experts say China's DeepSeek AI app could expose U.S. users to risks and promote censorship.

Judge blocks Trump federal funding freeze on all public loans, grants and more

The spending freeze on federal assistance could affect everything from aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans and state and local government grants.

Democratic states plan to sue over Trump's federal grant funding freeze

A Monday night memo could affect programs in every state, from aid to nonprofits to small business loans and local government grants.

Medicaid, Head Start, health centers locked out of federal funding site

The online system for federal health funding now warns of delays due to executive orders after the Trump administration announced a freeze.

What has DEI actually done for U.S. workers and employers?

President Trump has painted a bullseye on diversity, equity and inclusion. But what exactly is DEI, and what has it achieved?

Here's the financial impact of the Fed's expected pause on rate cuts

The Fed is expected to hold off on another rate cut at its Jan. 29 meeting. Here's what it means for your finances.

Elusive, palm-sized shrew caught on camera for the first time

To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.

How are H5N9 and H5N1 different? What to know after California bird flu outbreak

A different strain of H5N9 has shown up in U.S. birds before.

Senate Democrats block bill to sanction International Criminal Court

Democrats said that as written, the ICC sanctions bill would backfire on U.S. allies and companies.

Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a "predator" in letter to senators

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin urged senators to reject his nomination as health and human services secretary.

Senate confirms Sean Duffy as transportation secretary

The Senate voted to confirm Sean Duffy as transportation secretary with bipartisan support.

House Democrats launch review of firing of Jack Smith's team

Top House Democrats say that the way in which Jack Smith's staffers were fired "very likely violated longstanding federal laws."

Civilian jet breaks sound barrier during historic test flight in U.S.

The test flight of the XB-1 aircraft is a step in manufacturer Boom Supersonic's goals of building a supersonic passenger jet.

Mystery drones seen across U.S. were authorized by FAA, White House says

People speculated about the source of the drone sightings along the East Coast for weeks late last year.

Appeals court wrestles with Pentagon's bid to rescind 9/11 plea deals

Judges heard nearly four hours of arguments over whether former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had the authority to unwind plea deals reached with three men accused of planning the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.

Google Maps will rename Gulf of Mexico and Denali for users in the U.S.

Google will rename the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska's Denali on its maps for users in the U.S. following President Trump's controversial executive order.

Lawsuit claims utility company's equipment sparked Eaton Fire

Altadena resident Evangeline Iglesias is suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility company failed to shut off the power in time despite weather warnings about hurricane force winds. Edison International CEO Pedro Pizarro denies the allegations and says the company has "not seen evidence of sparks coming out of our lines" and that it follows yearly wildfire mitigation plans regulated by the state. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.

Celebrity chef Jamika Pessoa shares easy ways to add more fiber to your diet

As January comes to a close, you may want to revisit health and wellness goals you set for the New Year. Celebrity chef Jamika Pessoa embarked on a two-week challenge to boost her daily intake of fiber and shared what she found. (Sponsored by Metamucil)

Republican attorneys general call out Costco for maintaining DEI

Costco shareholders days ago rejected anti-DEI proposal. The retailer says DEI is good for business.

Chinese intelligence agents using new tactic to gain access to U.S. military secrets

A CBS News investigation uncovered how Chinese intelligence agencies are using social media to target U.S. military members. CBS News' Jim Axelrod reports on the new tactic counterintelligence officials are calling "virtual espionage," and how one naval petty officer learned the hard way.

NTSB probes sudden movement on United flight that injured dozens

A United Airlines flight was traveling from Lagos to Washington, D.C. when it experienced "sudden aircraft movement."

Trump administration puts freeze on federal grants and loans pending review

The Trump administration ordered a sweeping freeze on all federal grants, loans and other financial aid, according to a memo issued on Monday. The temporary pause, which goes into effect at 5 p.m. Tuesday, could potentially amount to trillions in federal spending. CBS News' chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more details.

Eye Opener: New directives from Trump administration to freeze trillions in federal aid

New directives from the White House freeze trillions of dollars in federal aid and target transgender troops in the military. Also, tech stocks plummet as a Chinese startup stuns the artificial intelligence industry. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

DJ suspended for playing song by LSU star's slain father at game

The women's basketball team's arena DJ was suspended for the choice of music played at the end of the Gamecocks' win over LSU.

RFK Jr. to face Senate confirmation hearings tomorrow. Here's what to know.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will answer questions from the Senate's Finance Committee on Wednesday.

2 killed, 2 police officers wounded in shooting at Indiana grocery store

There was no immediate word on what prompted the gunfire, but investigators said there was no threat to the public.

Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philly become the 1st to unionize

Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philly have voted to unionize, becoming the first group of employees to pull off a labor win at the chain.

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