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Thursday, January 29, 2026 2:18 AM ET

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Read the full transcript of Kelly O'Grady's interview with Scott Bessent -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the ongoing investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the White House's new $1,000 "Trump Accounts" in an interview with Kelly O'Grady. Read the full transcript of their conversation.

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Video shows Alex Pretti in scuffle with agents 11 days before his death -- A newly released video shows Alex Pretti confronting federal officers on a Minneapolis street 11 days before he was fatally shot in another encounter with CBP agents, a Pretti family representative confirmed to CBS News.

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Bessent touts Trump Accounts as rainy day fund, slams critics as "out of touch" -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the benefits of Trump Accounts and addressed affordability concerns in an interview with CBS News.

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Gerber recalls some arrowroot biscuits over potential plastic, paper pieces -- The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, the FDA said.

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Bessent defends Powell probe: "Independence does not mean no accountability" -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells CBS News that Federal Reserve officials must be "beyond reproach" in communicating with the public.

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Senate Democrats release demands as clock ticks toward partial government shutdown -- Senate Democrats released their list of demands to reform immigration enforcement and fund the government Wednesday, with little time to avert a partial government shutdown.

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Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase to contribute $1,000 to Trump Accounts -- Two of the biggest U.S. banks said they would match a $1,000 federal contribution for employees who open a Trump Account, touting the plan as a way to save money.

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Fed holds interest rates steady in first meeting of 2026 -- The Federal Open Market Committee kept the federal funds rate steady, following three rate cuts last year.

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Federal agents involved in Pretti shooting placed on administrative leave, source says -- The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.

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Dozens confirmed dead as extreme cold continues to grip much of U.S. -- The death toll continues to rise from a massive winter storm that left an ongoing spell of freezing weather in its wake.

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Apple's Tim Cook calls for "de-escalation" after Alex Pretti's killing -- Cook is joining other CEOs in weighing in on federal immigration enforcement following Pretti's killing on Jan. 24.

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TikTok's new privacy policy is sparking a backlash. Here's what to know. -- Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.

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Tax season is here - don't fall for these common scams -- The FTC is warning taxpayers to keep an eye out for phishing and smishing scams aimed at stealing tax refunds and personal data.

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CBS Boise chief meteorologist Roland Steadham killed in plane crash -- Roland Steadham and one other person were aboard a small plane that crashed into the icy Payette River on Tuesday.

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Details emerge about victims killed in private jet crash in Maine -- The victims in a private jet crash in Bangor, Maine, include a Texas mother who had been planning her daughter's wedding and a chef from Hawaii.

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