Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of fraud, making it easier than ever for scammers to impersonate real people, create fake identities and replicate legitimate websites, according to cybersecurity experts and a demonstration conducted by CBS News California Investigates. From identity theft involving rideshare drivers to fake businesses created to secure bank loans and …

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CBS News contributor H. R. McMaster, President Trump’s national security adviser during his first presidential term, joins with more details on what may come next for President Trump and the military operations in the Middle East.

Trump holds first Cabinet meeting since Iran war sparked – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is commenting on the Iran war at the first Cabinet meeting since the conflict in the Middle East began. CBS News’ Olivia Rinaldi reports.

The IRS offers programs designed to help taxpayers, including retirees, better manage their tax debt. FRANCESCO CARTA/Getty Images Retirement is supposed to be the finish line, not the starting point for a new financial crisis. Every year, though, millions of retirees open a tax bill they didn’t see coming, and for many, that one bill …

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Savers stand to earn a substantial return if they open a $75,000 CD account right now. Getty Images/iStockphoto If you thought the days of competitive interest rates on savings accounts were over, or at least temporarily on pause, events in recent weeks may have changed your mind. With unemployment rising, progress toward lowering inflation stalled …

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Washington — An amendment that would require voters to show photo identification to cast a ballot failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday, despite Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer saying last week that Democrats were not opposed to such a requirement. The amendment to the elections bill needed 60 votes to advance. It was …

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The Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security are close to finalizing an agreement that will allow the federal government to use sensitive voter registration data for immigration and criminal investigations, sources with direct knowledge of the plan told CBS News. The Justice Department’s controversial collection of voter roll data is being litigated in …

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Trump slams Starmer’s reaction to Iran war and questions U.K. alliance – CBS News Watch CBS News During a Cabinet meeting at the White House, President Trump reacted to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s reluctance to get involved in the Iran war. This comes as Mr. Trump says Iran is seeking an end to the …

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The average HELOC interest rate tumbled yet again this week, opening new opportunities up for homeowners. Andrew Yalansky/Getty Images Just above the 6% range. That’s where the average home equity line of credit (HELOC) interest rate declined this week, the latest in a series of declines that have now brought rates here to their lowest …

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Heat wave slams the Southwest – CBS News Watch CBS News High temperatures are affecting the Southwest and breaking records. CBS News meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest.