Why some federal workers aren't scared by the threat of shutdown layoffs Some federal workers support the government shutdown, even as President Trump threatens to use this moment to lay off employees and cut funding to programs. Andrea Hsu
Who is Larry Ellison, the billionaire Trump friend who's part of the TikTok takeover? Larry Ellison has a lower profile than other tech billionaires, but his influence over media is about to be immense. His family's empire could soon own CBS, Paramount, CNN and TikTok. Bobby Allyn
CBS' next top editor to be Bari Weiss of The Free Press CBS' parent company will buy The Free Press and install Bari Weiss, its contrarian founder, as editor in chief of CBS News. David Folkenflik
Shutdown has already delayed the jobs report. More critical reports could be held up The government's monthly jobs report was not published Friday as a result of the federal shutdown. That's left businesses and policymakers in the dark about the strength of the U.S. job market. Scott Horsley
A public broadcaster's path after losing U.S. funds: Youth sports and less local news South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs. David Folkenflik
Trump's controversial nominee drops bid to head vital data-gathering agency Trump's pick to lead the agency tracking unemployment and inflation has withdrawn after withering criticism from across the political spectrum. The White House says a new nominee will be named soon. Scott Horsley
Minnesota turkey farmers use lasers to scare away migrating birds Migrating birds can be a pleasant seasonal sight, but they're a bird flu threat to turkey farmers.
Supreme Court says Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can stay -- for now The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, a move that critics say would have compromised the central bank's independence Scott Horsley
Government shutdown could delay key economic reports at an especially sensitive time The federal government shutdown, which began overnight, will delay key reports on the U.S. economy, including a monthly snapshot of the job market, which was scheduled for release on Friday. Scott Horsley
China's ride-hailing companies try to quell the smell in cars where some drivers sleep China's ride-hailing car drivers work long hours to get enough fares, and often live in their cars. Companies and passengers are penalizing drivers for smelly vehicles. Anthony Kuhn
