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CFPB, the consumer watchdog agency, under fire by President Trump, DOGE | 60 Minutes

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.

John Oliver: The 60 Minutes Interview

John Oliver has been unleashing his searing, satirical take on the U.S., his adopted homeland, for years. The comedian plans to continue for "as long as America has systemic problems."

U.S. relationship with Ukraine shifting under Trump | 60 Minutes

Monday marks three years since Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. has been Ukraine's decisive ally. Now, President Trump seems to be turning his back.

The Justice Department | Sunday on 60 Minutes

This Sunday, Scott Pelley examines the recent firings and resignations at the U.S. Department of Justice.

2/22: CBS Weekend News

Pope Francis’ condition remains critical after respiratory crisis, says the Holy See; Webcam follows bald eagle couple’s epic love story

DOGE's Musk says federal employees must document their work or resign

Elon Musk's instructions came after President Trump praised the head of DOGE but would like to see him get more aggressive in reducing the federal government.

Judge frees New York man after sentencing him to 5 life terms 27 years ago

Walter "King Tut" Johnson was sentenced to five life terms in 1997 by a judge who later released him from prison after 27 years.

Man serving 5 life prison sentences walks free after judge gives second chance

A man sentenced to life in prison, with what seemed like no chance of getting out, is now free. That's because of a 90-year-old judge who is trying to rethink America's justice system. Scott MacFarlane has the story.

Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners after 6 hostages freed

The release of 620 Palestinian prisoners was delayed for several hours and was meant to occur after six Israeli hostages were released on Saturday.

Webcam follows bald eagle couple's epic love story

Two bald eagles named Jackie and Shadow in California gained a global social media following. Joy Benedict shows the beloved birds of prey trying for a family again.