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DOJ releases huge new set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump

The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Follow live updates here.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 1:17 pm


Details on U.S. strike against alleged "low-profile" drug vessel in Pacific

The U.S. military says it struck another vessel that was allegedly carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing one person. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 12:41 pm


Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Feeding America, group says

Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 12:38 pm


What the newly released Epstein files say about Trump

Early Tuesday morning, the Justice Department released thousands of new documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, including many that mention President Trump. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Willie James Inman have more.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 12:31 pm


What are today's HELOC and home equity loan interest rates?

HELOCs and home equity loans offer homeowners an affordable way to borrow money now. Here are the rates for each.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 12:22 pm


Paralympic medalist Hunter Woodhall reflects on overcoming obstacles: "I'm not giving up"

In the "CBS Mornings" series "Note to Self," Paralympic medalist Hunter Woodhall reflects on the challenges he's faced in life and his journey of perseverance.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 12:06 pm


What percentage will credit card companies settle for?

Credit card companies may settle debts for less than the full balance, but the percentage varies widely. Here's why.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 12:02 pm


How much does a $70,000 home equity loan cost monthly after the December Fed rate cut?

Recent Fed rate cuts have made home equity loans less expensive. Here's how much a $70,000 loan costs monthly now.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 12:01 pm


Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse says he has terminal stage-four pancreatic cancer

Former Republican Sen. Ben Sasse announced Tuesday that he has terminal stage-four pancreatic cancer.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 12:00 pm


Judge orders plan to return ex-CECOT detainees to U.S. or give them hearings

A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 11:39 am


Power restored after massive San Francisco outage leaves 130,000 PG&E customers without electricity

Pacific Gas and Electric said about 5,000 customers were still without power Monday after a massive outage over the weekend affected about 130,000 customers.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 11:30 am


Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation

Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 11:07 am


FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 10:55 am


Consumer confidence continues to fade despite heady economic growth

Concerns about inflation, tariffs and politics weighed on consumer sentiment in December, The Conference Board said.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 10:32 am


FDA approves Wegovy pill, the first prescription pill for weight loss

The FDA has approved the pill version of the weight loss drug Wegovy, the first oral medication of its kind. The new pills are expected to be available in a few weeks. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 10:30 am


Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse says he has stage-four pancreatic cancer

Republican Ben Sasse represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2023, then became president of the University of Florida.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 10:30 am


Trump administration seeks to cancel thousands of asylum cases

ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 10:25 am


Trump administration seeks to cancel thousands of asylum cases and deport applicants, data shows

The Trump administration is attempting to cancel thousands of asylum cases and deport applicants to third-party countries, CBS News reporting shows. Immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 10:22 am


U.S. GDP grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter

Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 10:20 am


Powerball jackpot reaches whopping $1.7 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

The Powerball jackpot grew to more than $1.7 billion after no winning tickets from Monday's drawing. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more details.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 10:18 am


Louvre adds security bars to window used by jewel thieves

Maintenance workers secured metal bars over the window thieves used to break into the Louvre in October.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 10:14 am


Russia slams Ukraine overnight in deadly attack, Zelenskyy says

Russia slammed Ukraine overnight with deadly drone strikes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 10:14 am


What a 4.3% GDP increase shows about the state of the U.S. economy

Gross domestic product grew 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025, indicating some small economic growth despite concerns over tariffs and inflation. CBS News contributor Javier David has more details.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 10:10 am


DOJ releases more than 10,000 files related to Jeffrey Epstein

The DOJ released more than 10,000 files in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The release includes court records, emails, news clippings, photos, spreadsheets, audio and video files. It also offers new details on Epstein's associates, including President Trump. Mr. Trump has not been charged in connection with Epstein and the new documents do not accuse him of any crime. Scott MacFarlane has more.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 10:03 am


Trump name included in new Epstein files released by DOJ as president slams focus on records

The Justice Department released more than 10,000 files relating to Jeffrey Epstein early Tuesday morning. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more details.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 9:21 am


Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"

Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 8:49 am


Major pre-Christmas Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 3

Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a major pre-Christmas attack, killing at least three people including a child.

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Posted: December 23, 2025, 7:32 am


Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot rises to about $1.7 billion

With no winner in Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve will be an estimated $1.7 billion.

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Posted: December 22, 2025, 11:38 pm


Quicken LifeHub product review

Quicken's LifeHub aims to simplify life and money management in one place — but how well does it actually deliver?

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Posted: December 15, 2025, 2:34 pm


Quicken Business & Personal product review

This dual-purpose software helps solopreneurs and small business owners track expenses, but how useful is it?

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Posted: November 25, 2025, 3:00 pm