Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement, sources familiar with the decision told CBS News. One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth’s vision for the Army. George previously served as the …

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Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi | Special Report

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi | Special Report – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche tapped to lead the DOJ as acting AG. Jericka Duncan anchored CBS News’ special report.

What to know about new acting AG Todd Blanche after Pam Bondi’s firing

What to know about new acting AG Todd Blanche after Pam Bondi’s firing – CBS News Watch CBS News Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will serve as acting attorney general after President Trump announced his firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday. CBS News’ Nicole Sganga has more.

How much will $10,000 earn in a 6-month CD right now?

A $10,000 6-month CD could be advantageous for many savers right now. Getty Images/iStockphoto While earning as much interest as possible on your savings is ideal, sometimes it’s not even necessary. And while protecting your funds long-term can be helpful, even some short-term protection is often better than nothing. These are the realities savers are …

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Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers’ best-laid plans

Surging mortgage rates are threatening to wash out the spring homebuying season. The rate on a conventional 30-year home loan rose to 6.46%, its highest level since September 2025, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Borrowing costs have jumped sharply in recent weeks after having dipped below 6% in late February. The Iran was is exerting further …

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Ghost Train | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Watch CBS News An ambitious state-run high-speed rail project linking Los Angeles and San Francisco hasn’t stayed on track. 60 Minutes reports on the costly struggle to bring high-speed rail to the United States, Sunday.

HHS announces $144 million program to study effect of microplastics on the human body

The Department of Health and Human Services will is introducing a first-of-its-kind program to study microplastics and the effect they have on the human body, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday. Kennedy said the $144 million national program will be called STOM, which stands for “Systemic Targeting of Microplastics.” The program will bring …

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How can I stop the IRS from taking my refund?

The IRS may not send your refund at all if you have certain outstanding debts, even if you’re owed one. Pakin Songmor/Getty Images As this year’s tax filing deadline approaches, many Americans are doing the math on what they owe to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — and what they might get back as a …

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How much will a $30,000 personal loan cost monthly now?

Borrowers should carefully calculate their personal loan costs before applying for funding. Getty Images/iStockphoto There was disappointing economic news on an almost weekly basis in March. A report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on March 6 showed unemployment in February increasing, with 92,000 jobs lost in the month. A report released the following …

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