Was Trump wiretapped?
The FBI is rejecting President Trump's claim that Barack Obama had Trump Tower wiretapped during the presidential campaign. Washington Post political reporter James Hohmann joins CBSN to discuss.
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FBI disputes Trump
FBI Director James Comey is asking the Justice Department to publicly refute President Trump's claim that the Obama administration ordered surveillance of Trump Tower during the election. CBS News justice correspondent Jeff Pegues explains.
FISA & Trump's wiretapping claim
President Trump made his unsupported claim of wiretapping as the FBI investigates possible cooperation between the Trump campaign and Russia. Under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), hundreds of warrants are issued each year allowing eavesdropping of a "foreign power or agent of a foreign power." Jeff Pegues reports.
3/4: Evening News
President Trump claims he recently learned President Obama ordered what Mr. Trump describes as a Watergate-style wiretap on Trump Tower in New York; In South Los Angeles, a woman turned her community's "food desert" into an oasis. Michelle Miller reports.
MS-13 gang surging?
With a string of recent murder charges in Texas, New York and Virginia, a gang known as MS-13 appears to be surging again. First reported decades ago in Los Angeles, the gang now has as many as 10,000 members in at least 42 states, according to the FBI. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Russian envoy Sergey Kislyak
Sergey Kislyak, Russian ambassador to the U.S., is at the center of the controversy surrounding Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The former Alabama senator failed to disclose two meetings with Kislyak during his Senate confirmation hearing. Kislyak has been on the FBI's radar for some time. Jan Crawford reports on the influential ambassador.
Dickerson on Trump address
CBS News political director and anchor of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson lays out what he expects from President Trump's first primetime address.
Bernie Sanders on Trump
The White House signaled that President Trump's primetime address to Congress will emphasize unity. Ahead of the speech, Scott Pelley spoke with Sen. Bernie Sanders on if there are places to work with Mr. Trump.
Trumps budget proposals
Republicans are pushing back on some of President Trump's key proposals outlined Monday over foreign aid, defense spending and Obamacare. Nancy Cordes reports on the possible split in the GOP.
DHS intel crisis
There is a growing crisis in the Department of Homeland Security over whether the Trump administration is exaggerating the threat posed by Muslim countries. As Jeff Pegues reports, some analysts feel they are being pressured to report what the White House wants to hear.
Trump's prime time address
President Trump's first prime time address to Congress is expected to emphasize his domestic agenda: tax reform, infrastructure spending, and the repeal and replacement of Obamacare. Major Garrett reports.
Future of Obamacare
The White House has released preliminary numbers for President Trump's budget proposal, and congressional Republicans are talking up their plan to replace Obamacare. But both have yet to go into specifics. Major Garrett has more.
Trump, Russia collusion
Rep. Devin Nunes, chair of the House Intellience Committee, downplayed reports that the administration directed him to deny allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump, Russia questions
CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports on the FBI's investigation into possible links between Trump's team and Russia during the 2016 election, and why some are calling for a special prosecutor to take over.
Trump v. FBI
President Trump blasted the FBI on Friday, saying the agency was "totally unable" to go after "leakers." CBS News White House & Foreign Affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joined CBSN to break down this ongoing battle, and look ahead to the president's address next week.
2/24 Evening News
White House officials pushed back against reports that White House chief of staff Reince Priebus pressured the FBI to speak out against a New York Times story that said people in the Trump campaign were in regular contact with Russian intelligence operatives; after the restaurant burned down, he was inundated with offers of aid, reports Steve Hartman.
Reporters shut out
White House officials pushed back against reports that White House chief of staff Reince Priebus pressured the FBI to speak out against a New York Times story that said people in the Trump campaign were in regular contact with Russian intelligence operatives. Margaret Brennan has more.
Trump on leaks
Ahead of President Trump's speech at the annual CPAC gathering in Maryland, the president took to Twitter to warn about the leaking of classified information. Mr. Trump tweeted, "The FBI is totally unable to stop national security leakers." Washington Post political correspondent Anne Gearan joins CBSN with the latest.
2/18: Evening News
As deadly storms blasted the Pacific coast, parts of Southern California were hit with record rainfall and winds gusting at hurricane force; In New York City, an act of kindness is helping a brave little girl get her groove back and rediscover her confidence
Updated travel ban
Dozens of cities are urging a federal judge to continue blocking President Trump's travel ban. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is writing an updated travel ban. Paula Reid reports.
Trump rallies in Florida
After a month as commander in chief, President Trump relished his return to campaigner in chief. He stuck to familiar themes at a so-called Make America Great Again rally in Melbourne, Florida. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
2/17: Evening News
Sources tell CBS News that there is a "chill" in the transfer of intelligence between agencies and the White House, in part due to President Trump's criticism of the community; Charlotte McCourt, 11, felt compelled to follow Girl Scout law while selling the famous cookies: "I will do my best to be honest."
Flynn charges unlikely
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is unlikely to face charges in connection to his discussions of sanctions with the Russian ambassador to the U.S., sources tell CBS News. Jeff Pegues reports.
Trump on Flynn, Russia
President Trump blamed the intelligence community and the media for the firing of his NSA Michael Flynn, and said Flynn did nothing wrong by discussing sanctions with the Russian ambassador before he was president. Major Garrett reports.
Russia Investigation
President Trump denied any contact between people connected with his campaign and the Russian government, despite various reports that such contact happened. He called the scandal a "ruse" to distract from Hillary Clinton's electoral loss. Jeff Pegues has more.
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Watch Live: Jack Smith testifies on Trump probes at Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into his probes of President Trump.
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New text messages from days after alleged gang rape at Cornell University
CBS News New York has exclusively obtained screenshots from a source presented as text messages between Jane Doe and one of the defendants in a lawsuit alleging rape at a fraternity house at Cornell University in 2024.
Attorneys discuss possible retrial date for Lindsay Clancy retrial
Lindsay Clancy was back in a Massachusetts courtroom for the first time since her murder trial ended in a mistrial.
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Iran says it expects response to cease-fire plan already rejected by Trump
Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
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DOJ charges Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officer
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Trump, Johnson to meet with AI execs at White House amid debate over safety
The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements.
Dutch National Police arrest member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health platform
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
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New York Times exec dies in California shooting; elderly in-laws accused of murder
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
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Feds charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officer
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Hurricane Polo will impact the U.S. after slamming Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo is expected to bring heavy rains and flooding to parts of the southwestern United States.
Dutch National Police arrest member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
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U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
Holiday airfares soar to 10-year high. Here's how to save on flights.
Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.
Gas prices could soar if the U.S. bans diesel exports, economists say
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
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Feds charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officer
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Artist whose song is featured in Trump ad sends cease-and-desist order
Attorneys for JMSN say the use of the song is a violation of federal copyright law and demand the ad be withdrawn.
Dutch National Police arrest member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
CNN, Politico, MS NOW ask court to keep blocking Trump's press ban against them
CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists, who were banned by Trump from White House grounds this month, asked a federal court to block the press ban until the case is resolved.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health platform
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Pope Leo draws massive crowds in France. Is Catholicism making a comeback?
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about writing his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
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Author John Grisham on "The French Illusion"
Author John Grisham has published over 50 bestselling books. Now, Grisham is breaking into the spy genre with "The French Illusion," which tells the story of a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
Blu DeTiger is excited for her new album
Emerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger started on TikTok and moved on to share the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her music, including her upcoming album, "N.Y. Baby."
Country star speaks out on AI data centers
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Former "American Idol" singer's murder trial moves to closing arguments
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition "American Idol" is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair.
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Trump launches AI-powered government site
President Trump launched America.gov, a new government website powered by artificial intelligence. This comes as he plans to meet with tech executives over the future of AI. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
Trump, Johnson and AI leaders are meeting
President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting with AI leaders to discuss the technology and potential safety guardrails. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Country star speaks out on AI data centers
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
Trump sets high-stakes meeting on AI
President Trump is set to meet with the AI leaders shaping the new technology, as concerns about safety mount and China competes to dominate the market. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Jack Smith says that Trump committed crimes
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump, including the classified documents case. Smith testified that he was not swayed by partisan interests during his investigations. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
New York Times exec dies in California shooting; elderly in-laws accused of murder
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on alleged crimes
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, is in court for a hearing on a potential new trial against the Massachusetts mother. Reddington suggested during the proceedings that prosecutors did not prove that Clancy actually committed the killings. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Jack Smith opening statement before senators
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump. Here's his opening statement.
Migrant man died after fleeing ICE agents
A construction worker in Michigan died after crashing his car following a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuit. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to the man's family.
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NASA plans Starliner test flight after astronauts got stuck at space station
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Jack Smith says that Trump committed crimes
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump, including the classified documents case. Smith testified that he was not swayed by partisan interests during his investigations. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Trump launches AI-powered government site
President Trump launched America.gov, a new government website powered by artificial intelligence. This comes as he plans to meet with tech executives over the future of AI. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
Senate approves sweeping college sports bill
The Senate approved the "Protect College Sports" bill late Monday night, meant to establish federal framework to regulate aspects of college sports like the transfer portal and name, image and likeness rights. Nikole Killion reports.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on alleged crimes
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, is in court for a hearing on a potential new trial against the Massachusetts mother. Reddington suggested during the proceedings that prosecutors did not prove that Clancy actually committed the killings. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.