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Elon Musk is stepping away from the White House. President Trump's tariffs paused by a federal court. Reality stars and others received presidential pardons. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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A.M. Edition for May 29. A U.S. federal trade court has ruled President Trump lacked the authority to impose global tariffs, blocking one of the administration’s boldest assertions of executive power. While stock futures are rallying today, WSJ deputy finance editor Quentin Webb says that decision adds to investor uncertainty over the future of U.S. trade policy. Plus, Elon Musk announces his looming exit from government. And Nvidia’s business booms, even as its CEO critiques U.S. efforts to shut China out of the global chips market. Luke Vargas hosts.

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A federal court has blocked most of President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs. The judges said the president overstepped his authority when he put tariffs on nearly every country in the world last month. Trump also appears increasingly frustrated with Russian leader Vladimir Putin over Moscow's ongoing airstrikes in Ukraine. How could this affect any peace negotiations? And one of the largest right-wing political gatherings is getting underway in Eastern Europe.

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The news to know for Thursday, May 29, 2025!

We’re talking about a court decision that could bring a global trade war to a halt.

Also, Elon Musk’s break with President Trump, and the new announcement that could send thousands of international students back home.

Plus, why moms could be struggling with mental health, which Republican politicians just received presidential pardons, and how to see the phenomenon known as “Manhattanhenge” today.

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President Trump issues a series of pardons. Israel says it's killed Hamas leader. And the manhunt continues for a former Arkansas police chief convicted of murder.

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P.M. Edition for May 28. As the Trump administration has threatened to roll back temporary legal protection of immigrant workers, U.S. businesses are preparing for a blow to their workforce. WSJ senior special writer Ruth Simon visited one such company to understand what that might mean for its business. Plus, Elon Musk criticized President Trump’s tax-and-spending bill, saying that it failed to reduce the federal deficit. And Nvidia’s sales soar as demand for artificial intelligence chips surges, even with the company effectively shut out of China. Alex Ossola hosts.

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President Trump escalates his fight against Harvard University. The manhunt continues for a former Arkansas police chief who escaped from prison. SpaceX Starship breaks apart upon re-entry during test launch. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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A.M. Edition for May 28. In a State Department cable signed by Marco Rubio, the Trump Administration orders embassies and consulates to stop scheduling new student-visa interviews while officials prepare to ramp up social media screening and vetting. Plus, with its armed forces depleted, WSJ’s Matthew Luxmoore describes how Ukraine is turning to TikTok and cash incentives to bring Gen Z into the fight against Russia. And SpaceX loses control of a Starship spacecraft after making it farther than previous test flights. Luke Vargas hosts. 

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Israeli forces fired shots at a food distribution site in Gaza after people, many of whom face the threat of starvation, had overrun the place. The incident happened on the first day that a new U.S.-based system distributed humanitarian aid. The U.S. government has updated its COVID-19 vaccine guidelines. The shot is no longer recommended for healthy children or healthy pregnant women. But independent health experts are voicing concerns. And thousands of children of ISIS fighters are stuck in Syrian detention camps.

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The news to know for Wednesday, May 28, 2025!

We’ll tell you about an uncertain future for international students as the Trump administration puts all visa applications on hold.

Also, which reality TV stars got a pardon from President Trump, and why the CDC is no longer recommending COVID shots for some Americans.

Plus, a new law that pits one of the most populous states against the nation’s biggest tech giants, how much Southwest Airlines is charging for checked bags starting today, and what movies are helping theaters break records as we kick off the season of summer blockbusters.

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