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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze again during an exchange with reporters at an event in his home state of Kentucky on Wednesday. A spokesperson for McConnell said he felt "momentarily lightheaded." The incident comes about a month after the 81-year-old paused while answering questions at the Capitol, leading to growing concerns over his health. Scott MacFarlane reports.
The incident marks the second time McConnell appeared to freeze and fall silent for several seconds.
Now-Tropical Storm Idalia is causing serious flooding and damage across the Southeast. Florida Sen. Rick Scott joins "America Decides" to assess the storm's impact in his state.
Senator Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze up during an appearance in front of reporters Wednesday. The incident came just weeks after the same thing happened to the top Republican in the Senate. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze during an exchange with reporters at an event in his home state of Kentucky on Wednesday. The incident comes about a month after McConnell stopped speaking mid-sentence for several seconds during a press conference.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was elected to helm the Republican conference in November, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze mid-sentence for several seconds while speaking to reporters Wednesday and was escorted away briefly.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 81, says he's "fine" after he suddenly stopped talking during a briefing Wednesday. McConnell appeared to freeze mid-sentence at the briefing before being led away by colleagues. He later returned and took questions. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suddenly stopped speaking midsentence during a weekly news conference Wednesday.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was speaking to reporters Wednesday when he appeared to freeze up. An aide later said he "felt lightheaded and stepped away for a moment." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
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The U.S. destroyed the last of its declared chemical weapons stockpile, located at the Blue Grass Army Depot in eastern Kentucky.
Senate Republicans spoke with reporters Wednesday afternoon about the debt ceiling deal reached by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he anticipates the bill will pass in the House.
President Biden will meet with the top four members of Congress again on Friday after he and the lawmakers appeared to make little progress on the debt ceiling Tuesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss on the latest the ongoing debt limit battle.
President Biden is meeting with top congressional leaders at the White House about the debt ceiling. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane join with the latest from D.C.
President Biden is meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to discuss the debt ceiling amid warnings of possible default. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss what to expect from the talks.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the other congressional leaders are meeting with President Biden Tuesday to discuss the debt ceiling as the U.S. risks possibly defaulting in a matter of weeks. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss what to expect from the meeting.
President Biden will meet with House and Senate leaders on both sides of the aisle Tuesday to discuss raising the debt limit. A new analysis from the Bipartisan Policy Center says that the country could default as soon as June. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice has more.
"Senate Republicans will not take part in sidelining a temporarily absent colleague off a committee just so Democrats can force through their very worst nominees," McConnell said.
Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with a concussion; Ex-Trump official Ken Cuccinelli launches PAC for Ron DeSantis.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is back recuperating at his home after he suffered a concussion in a fall earlier this month. He was first hospitalized, and then received treatment at an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Earlier this month, the senator from Kentucky tripped and fell while attending a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel.
McConnell was discharged from the hospital last week and is continuing his recovery at an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
The Kentucky Republican suffered a concussion and rib fracture after falling at a hotel last week.
Senate Minority Leader remains hospitalized after he tripped and fell while attending a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel Wednesday evening. He has been diagnosed with a concussion and is expected to remain hospitalized for a few days, his office said. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods."
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U.K. navy reports more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump says he's poised to make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
Warren Buffett is stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, he announced in a letter to shareholders Friday.
President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
A CBS News investigation finds that more than 600 people have died in crashes since 2024 with trucks operated by companies that had never been subjected to a roadside safety inspection.
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial, said he "didn't have any doubts" during deliberations.
Blair Township Supervisor Nicole Blonshine said she was told the aircraft was an F-16 but does not have "100% confirmation." The pilot parachuted out before it crashed, she said.
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
A Sacramento Sikh truck driver was stabbed 17 times in an unprovoked attack at a Wyoming truck stop on Sunday, his attorney says.
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial, said he "didn't have any doubts" during deliberations.
President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods" that there was a plan to "put America's farmers and ranchers first."
The Iran war and Russia-Ukraine conflict are knocking out global refining capacity, pushing fuel prices higher, analysts said.
Warren Buffett is stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, he announced in a letter to shareholders Friday.
The Iran war and Russia-Ukraine conflict are knocking out global refining capacity, pushing fuel prices higher, analysts said.
The Fed's first rate hike in more than three years underscores the challenge of taming inflation as the Iran war drags on.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Getting rich in the U.S. is still possible, but the most common path to wealth doesn't involve working for other people, according to a new book.
U.K. navy reports more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump says he's poised to make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods" that there was a plan to "put America's farmers and ranchers first."
One Senate Democrat scuttled a Republican-led effort to pass legislation aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, saying it didn't go far enough.
Richard Schroyer's nomination was held up in the Senate. The White House eventually pulled it.
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
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Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
U.K. navy reports more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump says he's poised to make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
It is the latest in a spate of shark attacks in the country and comes just days after a surfer was bitten in an attack in the same state.
Iranian forces in recent days have brought down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Canada's leader draws regular scorn from President Trump, but European leaders gave him a standing ovation as they aim to push their ties to "the highest level."
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Nine-time Emmy-winning costume designer Bob Mackie, who clothed such musical and comedic talents as Cher, Carol Burnett, Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli, died on Sept. 14, 2026 at age 87. In this Sept. 21, 2003 "Sunday Morning" profile, Mackie talked with correspondent Rita Braver about how a star-struck kid growing up outside Hollywood became a dressmaker to the stars, and what fascinates him about divas. He also talked about the tragic death of his son, Robin, from AIDS.
Jacob Tremblay, who stars in Netflix's new film, "Unabomber," sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss his career, working with Russell Crowe and what it was like to play a young Ted Kaczynski.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival kicks off in New York City's Central Park in late September. Global Citizen co-founder Hugh Evans explains the charity work his organization does.
Ed Sheeran is facing intense public backlash after rapper Macklemore, who was set to open his upcoming tour dates, was dropped from the production over pro-Palestine comments. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports and Alex Suskind, news director at online music magazine Pitchfork, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
OpenAI on Thursday revealed an additional six incidents in which its artificial intelligence models exhibited unexpected or concerning behavior. Stuart Russell, a distinguished professor of computer science at UC Berkeley and president of the International Association for Safe and Ethical AI, joins CBS News to discuss.
From terror groups to possible existential threats to rogue bots, safety concerns over artificial intelligence have grown in recent weeks. Democratic Rep. Rick Larsen of Washington joins CBS News to discuss how Congress can act.
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.
FBI Director Kash Patel said this week the bureau is expanding its AI usage. That statement came just as OpenAI disclosed 6 new instances of "unexpected or concerning" AI behavior. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent at Puck News, joins "The Daily Report."
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Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
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.
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
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Sunday on 60 Minutes, Dr. Rachel Danis describes how she and her husband met in New York. Ross Douthat sat down with the couple just weeks after Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
A Sacramento Sikh truck driver was stabbed 17 times in an unprovoked attack at a Wyoming truck stop on Sunday, his attorney says.
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Government roadside inspections of commercial trucks are declining. With that in mind, a CBS News investigation found more than 2,000 people have been killed since 2019 in accidents involving licensed trucking companies that had no roadside inspection on record before the crash. CBS News senior investigative data journalist Steve Reilly reports.
Philadelphia police, along with the FBI, are investigating possible serial murders in the city. This comes after investigators discovered evidence tied to at least five missing women in a home in the city's Olney neighborhood. CBS Philadelphia reporter Joe Holden has the latest.
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's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
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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The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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