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D.C. Debrief: Trump’s Gaza proposal, trade tensions and budget battles

D.C. Debrief: Trump’s Gaza proposal, trade tensions and budget battles

Alex Cameron Political Analyst Scott Mitchell and Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron discuss key moments from D.C. this week.

Elon Musk defends DOGE as President Trump orders agencies to comply with cuts

Elon Musk defends DOGE as President Trump orders agencies to comply with cuts

CBS News Standing beside President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Elon Musk defended the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to drastically cut spending and dismiss workers across the federal government, insisting that Americans voted for major change and the Trump administration is delivering.

Trump says he has directed US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost

Trump says he has directed US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost

Associated Press President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.

Elon Musk's access to Treasury's payment system is raising alarms. Here's what to know.

Elon Musk's access to Treasury's payment system is raising alarms. Here's what to know.

CBS News Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gaining control of the Treasury Department's payment system has raised alarms among consumer advocates and lawmakers about potential risks to sensitive taxpayer data and the stability of federal programs like Social Security.

USAID staffers told to stay out of Washington headquarters after Musk said Trump agreed to close it

USAID staffers told to stay out of Washington headquarters after Musk said Trump agreed to close it

Associated Press USAID staffers were locked out of their systems and told to stay home Monday after Elon Musk announced that President Trump had agreed to shut down the agency, sparking protests from Democratic lawmakers who argue the move lacks constitutional authority.

USAID security leaders on leave after trying to keep Musk’s DOGE from classified info, officials say

USAID security leaders on leave after trying to keep Musk’s DOGE from classified info, officials say

Associated Press The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they refused to turn over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Musk’s government-inspection teams, a current and a former U.S. official told The Associated Press on Sunday.

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Tulsa-Based Vast Bank Operates With Increased Oversight Following Regulators Concerns On Cryptocurrency

Tulsa-Based Vast Bank Operates With Increased Oversight Following Regulators Concerns On Cryptocurrency

Emory Bryan Tulsa-based Vast Bank agreed to a consent order that requires the bank to bolster internal controls with more reporting to the government. The order stops further action by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to influence operations.

Tulsa-Based Vast Bank Operates With Increased Oversight Following Regulators Concerns On Cryptocurrency

Tulsa-Based Vast Bank Operates With Increased Oversight Following Regulators Concerns On Cryptocurrency

Emory Bryan Tulsa-based Vast Bank agreed to a consent order that requires the bank to bolster internal controls with more reporting to the government. The order stops further action by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to influence operations.

President Biden Celebrates Passage Of Debt Ceiling Bill With A Round Of Golf

President Biden Celebrates Passage Of Debt Ceiling Bill With A Round Of Golf

News On 6 Today marks the day the Treasury Department said the US would run out of cash to pay its debts, unless Congress passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling.

President Biden Celebrates Passage Of Debt Ceiling Bill With A Round Of Golf

President Biden Celebrates Passage Of Debt Ceiling Bill With A Round Of Golf

News On 6 Today marks the day the Treasury Department said the US would run out of cash to pay its debts, unless Congress passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling.

Debt Limit Talks Stall As Republicans ‘Press Pause,’ Criticize White House

Debt Limit Talks Stall As Republicans ‘Press Pause,’ Criticize White House

Associated Press A top debt ceiling negotiator for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday it’s time to “press pause” on talks as negotiations with the White House came to an abrupt standstill at the Capitol.

Debt Limit Talks Stall As Republicans ‘Press Pause,’ Criticize White House

Debt Limit Talks Stall As Republicans ‘Press Pause,’ Criticize White House

Associated Press A top debt ceiling negotiator for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday it’s time to “press pause” on talks as negotiations with the White House came to an abrupt standstill at the Capitol.

Biden Off To Japan For Group Of Seven Summit, Says There’s ‘Work To Do’ On Global Stage

Biden Off To Japan For Group Of Seven Summit, Says There’s ‘Work To Do’ On Global Stage

Associated Press President Joe Biden said there’s “work to do” on the global stage as he headed to Japan on Wednesday to consult with allies on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertiveness in the Pacific at the same time that a debt limit standoff looms at home.

Biden Off To Japan For Group Of Seven Summit, Says There’s ‘Work To Do’ On Global Stage

Biden Off To Japan For Group Of Seven Summit, Says There’s ‘Work To Do’ On Global Stage

Associated Press President Joe Biden said there’s “work to do” on the global stage as he headed to Japan on Wednesday to consult with allies on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertiveness in the Pacific at the same time that a debt limit standoff looms at home.

Biden, Congressional Leaders Likely To Meet Tuesday For Talks On Raising The Debt Limit

Biden, Congressional Leaders Likely To Meet Tuesday For Talks On Raising The Debt Limit

Associated Press President Joe Biden and congressional leaders will likely resume talks on Tuesday at the White House over the debt limit as the nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight.

Biden, Congressional Leaders Likely To Meet Tuesday For Talks On Raising The Debt Limit

Biden, Congressional Leaders Likely To Meet Tuesday For Talks On Raising The Debt Limit

Associated Press President Joe Biden and congressional leaders will likely resume talks on Tuesday at the White House over the debt limit as the nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight.

What The Government Being Unable To Pay The Bills Could Mean For The US Economy

What The Government Being Unable To Pay The Bills Could Mean For The US Economy

CBS News As President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are in a high-stakes standoff over the debt limit, experts warn it would be catastrophic if leaders do not reach an agreement in time – and launch the economy into chaos.

What The Government Being Unable To Pay The Bills Could Mean For The US Economy

What The Government Being Unable To Pay The Bills Could Mean For The US Economy

CBS News As President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are in a high-stakes standoff over the debt limit, experts warn it would be catastrophic if leaders do not reach an agreement in time – and launch the economy into chaos.

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Debt Limit 'X-Date' Could Arrive Within Weeks, New Analysis Finds

Debt Limit 'X-Date' Could Arrive Within Weeks, New Analysis Finds

CBS News The U.S. could be weeks away from being unable to pay its bills, according to a new estimate by the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Debt Limit 'X-Date' Could Arrive Within Weeks, New Analysis Finds

Debt Limit 'X-Date' Could Arrive Within Weeks, New Analysis Finds

CBS News The U.S. could be weeks away from being unable to pay its bills, according to a new estimate by the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Yellen: 'No Good Options' If Congress Fails To Act On Debt

Yellen: 'No Good Options' If Congress Fails To Act On Debt

Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that there are “no good options” for the United States to avoid an economic “calamity” if Congress fails to raise the nation’s borrowing limit of $31.381 trillion in the coming weeks. She did not rule out President Joe Biden bypassing lawmakers and acting on his own to try to avert a first-ever federal default.

Yellen: 'No Good Options' If Congress Fails To Act On Debt

Yellen: 'No Good Options' If Congress Fails To Act On Debt

Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that there are “no good options” for the United States to avoid an economic “calamity” if Congress fails to raise the nation’s borrowing limit of $31.381 trillion in the coming weeks. She did not rule out President Joe Biden bypassing lawmakers and acting on his own to try to avert a first-ever federal default.

Yellen Warns US Could Default On Debt As Early As June 1

Yellen Warns US Could Default On Debt As Early As June 1

CBS News Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday the U.S. government might not be able to pay its bills as early as June 1 if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt limit.

Yellen Warns US Could Default On Debt As Early As June 1

Yellen Warns US Could Default On Debt As Early As June 1

CBS News Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday the U.S. government might not be able to pay its bills as early as June 1 if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt limit.

Troubled First Republic Bank Seized By Regulators, Then Sold To JPMorgan Chase

Troubled First Republic Bank Seized By Regulators, Then Sold To JPMorgan Chase

CBS News Regulators seized control of First Republic Bank early Monday, making it the third financial institution taken under government control this year, then promptly accepted a bid from JPMorgan Chase for all of First Republic's assets, a California agency said.

Troubled First Republic Bank Seized By Regulators, Then Sold To JPMorgan Chase

Troubled First Republic Bank Seized By Regulators, Then Sold To JPMorgan Chase

CBS News Regulators seized control of First Republic Bank early Monday, making it the third financial institution taken under government control this year, then promptly accepted a bid from JPMorgan Chase for all of First Republic's assets, a California agency said.

McCarthy Says House Will Take Up Bill To Raise Debt Ceiling With Spending Cuts

McCarthy Says House Will Take Up Bill To Raise Debt Ceiling With Spending Cuts

CBS News House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pledged on Monday to pass legislation to raise the nation's debt ceiling — but on condition of capping future federal spending at 1% — as he lashed out at President Biden for refusing to engage in budget-cutting negotiations to prevent a debt crisis.

McCarthy Says House Will Take Up Bill To Raise Debt Ceiling With Spending Cuts

McCarthy Says House Will Take Up Bill To Raise Debt Ceiling With Spending Cuts

CBS News House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pledged on Monday to pass legislation to raise the nation's debt ceiling — but on condition of capping future federal spending at 1% — as he lashed out at President Biden for refusing to engage in budget-cutting negotiations to prevent a debt crisis.

McCarthy Says House Will Take Up Bill To Raise Debt Ceiling With Spending Cuts

McCarthy Says House Will Take Up Bill To Raise Debt Ceiling With Spending Cuts

CBS News House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pledged on Monday to pass legislation to raise the nation's debt ceiling — but on condition of capping future federal spending at 1% — as he lashed out at President Biden for refusing to engage in budget-cutting negotiations to prevent a debt crisis.

McCarthy Says House Will Take Up Bill To Raise Debt Ceiling With Spending Cuts

McCarthy Says House Will Take Up Bill To Raise Debt Ceiling With Spending Cuts

CBS News House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pledged on Monday to pass legislation to raise the nation's debt ceiling — but on condition of capping future federal spending at 1% — as he lashed out at President Biden for refusing to engage in budget-cutting negotiations to prevent a debt crisis.

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E-ZPass scam: How to protect yourself from "smishing" and other types of fraud

E-ZPass scam: How to protect yourself from "smishing" and other types of fraud

Graham Dowers A recent nationwide scam involving E-ZPass has caught the country's attention. Here's what to do when you receive one, how to spot the scams, and how to protect yourself.

E-ZPass scam: How to protect yourself from "smishing" and other types of fraud

E-ZPass scam: How to protect yourself from "smishing" and other types of fraud

Graham Dowers A recent nationwide scam involving E-ZPass has caught the country's attention. Here's what to do when you receive one, how to spot the scams, and how to protect yourself.

Oklahoma Forestry Director's firing sparks negative reactions among firefighters and state officials

Oklahoma Forestry Director's firing sparks negative reactions among firefighters and state officials

Graham Dowers Oklahoma Forestry Service Director Mark Goeller’s recent firing has ignited widespread debate and mixed reactions from firefighters, state officials, and citizens.

Oklahoma Forestry Director's firing sparks negative reactions among firefighters and state officials

Oklahoma Forestry Director's firing sparks negative reactions among firefighters and state officials

Graham Dowers Oklahoma Forestry Service Director Mark Goeller’s recent firing has ignited widespread debate and mixed reactions from firefighters, state officials, and citizens.

PHOTOS: Myriad Botanical Gardens hosts third annual Tulip Festival

PHOTOS: Myriad Botanical Gardens hosts third annual Tulip Festival

Graham Dowers The highly anticipated Tulip Festival is underway at the Myriad Botanical Gardens for its third year.

PHOTOS: Myriad Botanical Gardens hosts third annual Tulip Festival

PHOTOS: Myriad Botanical Gardens hosts third annual Tulip Festival

Graham Dowers The highly anticipated Tulip Festival is underway at the Myriad Botanical Gardens for its third year.

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E-ZPass scam: How to protect yourself from "smishing" and other types of fraud

E-ZPass scam: How to protect yourself from "smishing" and other types of fraud

Graham Dowers A recent nationwide scam involving E-ZPass has caught the country's attention. Here's what to do when you receive one, how to spot the scams, and how to protect yourself.

Oklahoma Forestry Director's firing sparks negative reactions among firefighters and state officials

Oklahoma Forestry Director's firing sparks negative reactions among firefighters and state officials

Graham Dowers Oklahoma Forestry Service Director Mark Goeller’s recent firing has ignited widespread debate and mixed reactions from firefighters, state officials, and citizens.

PHOTOS: Myriad Botanical Gardens hosts third annual Tulip Festival

PHOTOS: Myriad Botanical Gardens hosts third annual Tulip Festival

Graham Dowers The highly anticipated Tulip Festival is underway at the Myriad Botanical Gardens for its third year.

Lawmakers and state leaders react to 'alarming' report on impact of marijuana in Oklahoma

Lawmakers and state leaders react to 'alarming' report on impact of marijuana in Oklahoma

Eden Jones A new report is raising concerns about Oklahoma’s marijuana industry. The study focuses on a range of areas affected by the legalization of marijuana.

Your Vote Counts: Oklahoma's energy debate, security concerns, and Clinton's return to OKC

Your Vote Counts: Oklahoma's energy debate, security concerns, and Clinton's return to OKC

Graham Dowers Today on Your Vote Counts, Scott Mitchell, Senator Rosino, and Jason Dunnington discuss the governor's energy agenda, deadline week, Signalgate, and President Clinton's role in the 1995 OKC bombing response.

Pakistani physicians host Spring Meeting, promoting culture & healthcare growth

Pakistani physicians host Spring Meeting, promoting culture & healthcare growth

Graham Dowers Oklahoma City is hosting the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America Spring Meeting at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.

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