CBS Evening News, 08/25/25

The Supreme Court is weighing two major questions: Can citizenship be denied to babies born in the U.S. unless a parent is a citizen? And can a single judge issue nationwide injunctions? The ruling could reshape immigration rights and federal policies. Eye on America- Chronic absenteeism peaked at 31% during the height of the pandemic, but the latest data shows it hasn't made much improvement. One California school district is focusing on connection and rewarding good attendance, dropping their chronic absentee rate by 5%. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Heat alerts are in place across parts of Texas as a spring heatwave sweeps through the state. Federal agents are increasingly making high-profile arrests while masked and without visible ID, sparking concerns over transparency and civil liberties. Eye on America- Families in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, say a jet fuel leak that went undetected for months contaminated the drinking water in dozens of wells. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Concerns are growing about President Trump's plans to accept a jumbo jet donated by Qatar's royal family. Inflation rose less than expected in April, but still above the Fed's goal of bringing it down to a 2% rate. Israel unleashed multiple strikes in Khan Yunis, killing 28 people, according to the Civil Defense Agency in Gaza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The U.S. and China have agreed to roll back hefty tariffs, with the U.S. cutting the 145% tariff on Chinese imports to 30% and China reducing tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%. The 90-day truce offers hope for consumers and businesses. Hamas released Edan Alexander on Monday, who is believed to be the last living U.S. citizen held hostage in Gaza. Pope Leo XIV called for the release of imprisoned journalists, saying free speech is a "precious gift.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Pope Leo XIV, in his first Mass as pontiff at the Sistine Chapel, urged Catholics to be a light in the darkness and focus on faith over material things. As excitement builds across churches in the U.S., cardinals are reflecting on the historic moment. For the second time in two weeks, radar screens guiding planes into Newark Airport went dark without warning, leaving air traffic controllers unable to see or speak with incoming flights. CBS News has obtained video of the new head of FEMA, Marine David Richardson, addressing an all-hands meeting where he warned staff not to get in his way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Pope Leo XIV was born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, Illinois, in 1955. He is also a citizen of Peru, where he worked for many years. CBS News’ Norah O'Donnell has covered two papal conclaves, including the election of Pope Francis. She reflects on the historic moment when white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel and Pope Leo XIV emerged from St. Peter’s Basilica. Cheers erupted in St. Peter’s Square as white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope. CBS Mornings’ Tony Dokoupil was in the crowd and captured the moment. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Real IDs are now required at airports across the U.S. for domestic travel. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid rising concerns over inflation and a slowing economy. After the first round of voting, black smoke had risen from the Sistine Chapel in Rome, indicating that the 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church have not yet agreed on a choice for the next pontiff. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Sistine Chapel has been readied for the 133 cardinals to begin their vote for the next pope. The Supreme Court said it will allow the Trump administration to implement its policy barring transgender people from serving in the military while legal proceedings move forward. In a meeting at the Oval Office, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told President Trump his country is “not for sale” and “won’t ever be for sale,” in which Trump responded, “never say never.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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