FTC sues to block $8.5 billion merger of Coach and Michael Kors owners
Proposed deal “threatens to deprive consumers of the competition for affordable handbags,” federal agency says.
Key takeaways from opening statements in Trump “hush money” trial
Lawyers presented their opening statements and the first witness took the stand Monday in former President Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Most Americans support efforts to address climate change, CBS News poll finds
A new CBS poll finds that most of the public favors the U.S. taking steps to address climate change. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
Foreign aid heads to Senate as ouster threat looms over Johnson
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on the foreign aid bills passed by the House over the weekend, but the move could cost Speaker Mike Johnson his job. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Biden commemorates Earth Day while Trump attends court
President Biden was on the campaign trail in Virginia on Monday for an Earth Day event, while former President Donald Trump spent the day inside a Manhattan courtroom. Michael Tyler, communications director for the Biden campaign, joins CBS News to discuss the latest in the 2024 race.
Jewish community celebrating Passover with added grief
ST. LOUIS – At sundown, Jewish communities all over the world are celebrating the Passover holiday, which is meant to be a joyous time celebrating freedom. “Passover is typically a time of much joy as we celebrate our freedom, but this year, it just doesn’t feel the same,” Rabbi Brad Horwitz said. “Given the situation […]
PEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over response to Israel-Hamas war
Facing widespread unhappiness over its response to the Israel-Hamas war, the writers’ group PEN America has called off its annual awards ceremony.
Future of many species in jeopardy, U.N. report says
A recent report by the United Nations warned that 1 million species are at risk of extinction because of climate-related issues, and some scientists say the number could be even higher. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Breaking down climate change’s economic impacts
Climate change could cause a $38 trillion income loss per year globally by 2049, according to a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. CBS News’ Lilia Luciano breaks down the numbers.
New York City officials to meet with colleges over protests, Mayor Adams says
As pro-Palestinian protests on Columbia University’s campus continue, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says officials hope to hold meetings with colleges in the city over ways to handle rising tensions without infringing on protesters’ rights. CBS News’ Lilia Luciano and Ben Tracy spoke to Adams about the protests amid concerns about antisemitism.