McConnell takes back seat in shutdown negotiations
The Senate majority leader is deferring to President Trump, as the longest shutdown on record drags on
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Senate approves back pay for federal workers when shutdown ends
The bill to give federal workers back pay now goes to the House
Christian Bale thanks Satan at Golden Globes
After saying he portrayed a charisma-free man reviled by everyone in "Vice," Bale suggested, "What do you think, Mitch McConnell next?"
Trump invites congressional leaders to White House
Democratic congressional aides expressed skepticism about the briefing, saying the agenda for the session is unclear
McConnell: Deal is up to Trump, Democrats
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, speaking hours into a government shutdown on Saturday, said it's up to Democrats and President Trump to reach an agreement.
Democrats support McConnell's short-term spending proposal
Democratic leadership supports the legislation, and a top Trump aide said he may support it
White House says it wants to avoid government shutdown
"At the end of the day we don't want to shut down the government, we want to shut down the border," Sarah Sanders said
Senate ends debate on criminal justice reform
The Senate took steps to advance a bipartisan piece of legislation Monday, designed to reform the criminal justice system. Justin George, a criminal justice reporter for The Marshall Project, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the First Step Act.
McConnell says Senate will take up criminal justice reform bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell changed his position to back President Trump's push for action on a bipartisan criminal justice bill
Flake says he won't vote to advance judicial nominees until bill protecting Mueller gets a vote
The bill would protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller from being fired by Trump
McConnell says he doesn't think there is "any chance" the president will end Mueller investigation
The Senate majority leader addressed concerns about Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker overseeing the Mueller investigation
Republican lawmakers largely accept Trump ousting Sessions
Senate Republicans have largely accepted the ousting of their former colleague from the post of Attorney General
Pelosi vows "bipartisanship" after Democrats take the House
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is now in line to be the next speaker of the House when the new Congress meets
Mitch McConnell: "We had a very good day"
Senate majority leader holds news conference after Republicans succeeded in holding their majority in the Senate
Mitch McConnell on 2018 Senate races: "I don't think any of them are over"
Senate leader says he expects Congress will avoid a shutdown – but won't tackle entitlement reform in a meaningful way until Trump is out of office
Trump at Kentucky rally
President Trump visited Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's home state of Kentucky, and praised him for having "stared down the angry left-wing mob."
Congress heads toward post-election fight over border wall
GOP leaders signal they're willing to engage in hardball tactics that could spark a partial government shutdown
Trump calls Democrats "angry, left-wing mob"
With less than a month until the midterm elections, President Trump and Republicans are going on the offensive against Democrats. Bloomberg chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli and Associated Press White House reporter Jill Colvin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the political headlines.
McConnell disagrees on history with Dickerson
"CBS This Morning" co-host John Dickerson discusses his "Face the Nation" interview with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
McConnell talks Brett Kavanaugh battle
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he's noticed energy "pick up" on the Republican side amid the bitter fight over new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
McConnell calls Kavanaugh confirmation battle "adrenaline shot" for GOP ahead of midterms
"We think there's some evidence this is going to be very helpful to us next month," said McConnell
McConnell doesn't rule out confirming SCOTUS nominee in presidential election year
When Merrick Garland was nominated by President Obama, McConnell and the GOP refused to consider him, saying it was because a presidential election was approaching
McConnell: Senate won't be "intimidated" by "mob-like tactics" of protesters
"It was really quite a display of aggressiveness far beyond what I'd consider peaceful protesting," said McConnell of demonstrations
Transcript: Sen. Mitch McConnell on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky that aired Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, on "Face the Nation"
What we know about FBI's Kavanaugh inquiry
Senate Republicans plan to vote on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court as soon as the weekend after the FBI wrapped up its supplemental background check into claims of misconduct made against the judge. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the FBI review and what could come next.
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Iran says Israel must pull troops out of Lebanon under deal with U.S.
Iran's foreign minister says Israeli troops can't remain in Lebanon under the pending deal with the U.S.
Feds reveal new details of alleged plot to attack White House UFC event
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
3,600 stock trades in 3 months: Breaking down Trump's flurry of investments
President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
8 dead in Air Force B-52 bomber crash at California base
The aircraft was on a routine test mission at Edwards airfield, located in the western Mojave Desert, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Semyon Skrepetsky was known for performances and artwork attacking Russian President Vladimir Putin and other authoritarian leaders.
Israel's recent attack in Lebanon was "too much," Trump says
President Trump, who is in France for the G7 summit, said he didn't like that Israel attacked Lebanon two hours before the U.S. signed an agreement with Iran.
Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs and more primaries to watch today
Voters are casting their ballots in four states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, including the runoff race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Explore Trump's 3,600 stock trades from the first 3 months of 2026
View the companies and sectors the president's investment accounts bought and sold.
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"Star Wars" lightsaber and more iconic film props going up for auction
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Yum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
Feds reveal new details of alleged plot to attack White House UFC event
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
BASE jumping accident kills 2 including well-known extreme athlete Andy Lewis
A BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon killed two people including a daredevil athlete best known for performing onstage with Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl, authorities said.
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Yum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
Electricity costs expected to hit record this summer, new analysis finds
A new analysis projects how much Americans will pay for electricity from June to September, depending on their state of residence.
Hundreds of U.S. cities now have starter homes that cost $1 million
The number of metropolitan areas around the country with basic homes worth at least $1 million has tripled since 2020.
Oil prices sink, stocks soar after Trump announces deal with Iran
Markets rally on expectations that the agreement will ease global energy supply concerns, though analysts warn gas prices may remain elevated for some time.
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Despite Trump's assurances, shippers wait and see on Strait of Hormuz
President Trump says there's a "safe, secure and pristine" route through the Strait of Hormuz, but major shipping companies aren't convinced.
Israel's recent attack in Lebanon was "too much," Trump says
President Trump, who is in France for the G7 summit, said he didn't like that Israel attacked Lebanon two hours before the U.S. signed an agreement with Iran.
Feds reveal new details of alleged plot to attack White House UFC event
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs and more primaries to watch today
Voters are casting their ballots in four states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, including the runoff race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Iran World Cup team booted from U.S. right after first match, coach says
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
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Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases"
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Semyon Skrepetsky was known for performances and artwork attacking Russian President Vladimir Putin and other authoritarian leaders.
Despite Trump's assurances, shippers wait and see on Strait of Hormuz
President Trump says there's a "safe, secure and pristine" route through the Strait of Hormuz, but major shipping companies aren't convinced.
Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases"
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
Israel's recent attack in Lebanon was "too much," Trump says
President Trump, who is in France for the G7 summit, said he didn't like that Israel attacked Lebanon two hours before the U.S. signed an agreement with Iran.
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Israel must pull troops out of Lebanon under deal with U.S., Iran says
Iran's foreign minister says Israeli troops can't remain in Lebanon under the pending deal with the U.S.
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America250 announces concert headliners, host
Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins are set to headline America250's "America's Block Party Concert," with Queen Latifah set to host. Rosie Rios, the chair of America250, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
A look at the adaptation of "I Will Find You"
Harlan Coben talks about casting for the Netflix adaptation of his 2023 bestselling novel "I Will Find You." The series stars Sam Worthington, who describes how fatherhood impacted him in his role and how he sees his character.
"Star Wars" lightsaber and more iconic film props going up for auction
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together again, at Wimbledon
Serena and Venus Williams are getting back together as a doubles team, at Wimbledon. The last time the sisters were a doubles duo was at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost their opening match.
Billy Porter on "La Cage Aux Folles"
Billy Porter speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the off-Broadway revival of the musical "La Cage Aux Folles," working with Wayne Brady and recent health issues.
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SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
Anthropic to meet Trump officials, Axios says
Anthropic's senior staff is planning to meet with White House officials amid a recent dispute over the company's safety measures. Maria Curi, a tech reporter for Axios, has more.
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.
U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
Prediction market traders face long odds
Prediction market platforms give fans the chance to make money on anything from predicting where Taylor Swift will get married to major sports. But a recent study found the top 1% of traders on Polymarket capture more than three-quarters of all gains. Jo Ling Kent spoke with a prediction market trader who wrote an AI-powered computer program to help him win big.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Semyon Skrepetsky was known for performances and artwork attacking Russian President Vladimir Putin and other authoritarian leaders.
What we know about alleged D.C. attack plot
The alleged plot targeting the White House's UFC event on Sunday involved drones and explosives, court documents show. At least one suspect, 19-year-old Tycen Proper, has been arrested in Ohio. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise to be jailed pending trial
The teen was initially released pending trial after being charged as a juvenile, but after he was charged as an adult, a judge ruled he was no longer subject to rules regarding juvenile detention.
U.S. citizen arrested over alleged child sexual abuse in Colombia
A video of the alleged incident has circulated widely on social media, but Colombia's president later said the man "apparently did not" abuse any children.
Man caught with 150 live venomous scorpions at airport
Police released an image of the venomous scorpions, which appear to be individually wrapped in plastic.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Texas flooding prompts disaster declaration
Flooding in Texas prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration on Monday. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest.
Karl-Anthony Towns on Knicks NBA title
The New York Knicks starting center Karl-Anthony Towns speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his team winning the NBA championship.
Trump, Kemp's picks for Georgia Senate runoff
Voters across multiple states will cast their ballots today to decide local and state elections. Georgia voters will decide which candidates continue to the general election in several key runoff contests. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more context.
World awaits U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations
The U.S. and Iran are set to officially sign a framework agreement on Friday, as the world awaits the outcome of the nuclear negotiations expected to follow. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Will Todman, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, have more.
What we know about alleged D.C. attack plot
The alleged plot targeting the White House's UFC event on Sunday involved drones and explosives, court documents show. At least one suspect, 19-year-old Tycen Proper, has been arrested in Ohio. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.