Pence discusses Flynn, Russia
The vice president sat down with CBS News' Margaret Brennan during his trip to Afghanistan
Mueller Probe
Russia investigation latest
Special counsel Robert Mueller will soon interview top White House officials as part of his investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Meanwhile, CBS News has also confirmed Donald Trump Jr. met with a man with deep ties to the Kremlin. Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest developments.
James Comey firing probe
New developments in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election focus on President Trump's removal of FBI Director James Comey. Paula Reid reports.
Money laundering & Russia probe
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his associate, Rick Gates, are facing charges in the Russia probe. The indictment alleges they acted as unregistered agents of the Ukrainian government and political parties. They are accused of funneling $75 million to multiple shell companies in the U.S. and overseas. George Papadopoulos, a foreign policy adviser to the Trump campaign, pleaded guilty to other charges. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the alleged money laundering worked and what the charges could mean for President Trump.
Special counsel asks for documents
Special counsel Robert Mueller is bombarding the Trump White House with requests for documents. The former FBI director is gathering information for his ongoing investigation into Russian meddling in the presidential election. Jeff Pegues reports.
9/20/17: Red and Blue
Robert Mueller requests documents from the Trump administration relating to the president's actions since taking office.
Mueller requests docs from WH
The New York Times reported Wednesday that special counsel Robert Mueller's office "sent a document to the White House that detailed 13 areas in which investigators are seeking information." CBS News' Jeff Pegues has also learned of emails that show a top Trump operative reaching out to an associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Mueller latest
A series of recent reports suggest special counsel Robert Mueller may be preparing to go public with new allegations in the Russia investigation. CBSN political contributor and Boston Herald columnist Michael Graham and The Hill's Molly Hopper join "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Why was Manafort wiretapped?
CBS News chief Washington correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the revelations that President Trump's former campaign chair Paul Manafort was wiretapped by the FBI before and after the 2016 election, and what he expects to hear from the president during his first U.N. address.
Paul Manafort wiretapped by FBI
CBS News confirms the FBI was conducting secret surveillance on Paul Manafort over concerns about his contacts with Russian operatives during the presidential campaign and election. Evidence from the wiretaps has become part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. election. Jeff Pegues reports.
Mueller's moves
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's spokesman testified before a federal grand jury Friday, while special counsel Robert Mueller met with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the Russia investigation.
Russia probe prosecutors
Special counsel Robert Mueller now has more than a dozen seasoned prosecutors investigating Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election and whether anyone in the Trump campaign was involved. Julianna Goldman reports.
Trump tax returns
Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti says special counsel Robert Mueller may already have President Trump's tax returns. He joins CBSN to discuss what this could mean for the investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russia.
Manafort raid analysis
FBI agents raided the home of former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort as part of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe into possible collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Sanctions breakdown
Can John Kelly tame chaos in the White House? Could a grand jury prevent President Trump from firing special counsel Robert Mueller? CBS News' chief Washington correspondent and "Face the Nation" anchor John Dickerson weighs in on the latest news out of Washington.
Russia election probe ramping up?
According to the New York Times, special counsel Robert Mueller has asked the White House for documents related to former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn as part of its investigation into possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russian election meddling. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss why Mueller's use of a grand jury is a sign that the probe is intensifying, the limitations of Mueller's power and the "powerhouse" team working on the investigation.
Grand jury probe
President Trump blasted the Russia investigation at a campaign-style rally in West Virginia Thursday night. His comments followed reports that special counsel Robert Mueller is using a grand jury in the probe. Washington Post reporter Matea Gold joins CBSN with the latest.
Grand jury use in Russia probe
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is now using a grand jury to help investigate possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. CBS News chief Washington correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the implications of using a grand jury, and why leaked transcripts of President Trump's conversations with world leaders are "really terrible."
Grand jury Russia probe
CBS News has confirmed that special counsel Robert Mueller is using a federal grand jury in Washington as part of the investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. election and whether anyone in the Trump campaign was involved. Jeff Pegues and Jan Crawford have more.
7/20/17: Red and Blue
CBS News confirms Special Counsel Robert Mueller has expanded his investigation to look at financial dealings involving President Trump and his allies; Washington Post reporter Rosalind S. Helderman joins CBSN to discuss these efforts to combat Mueller's investigation.
Pres. Trump slams Jeff Sessions
The White House has been trying to shift the focus from the Russia investigation, but by denouncing Attorney General Jeff Sessions for withdrawing from the investigation and answering questions about special counsel Robert Mueller, President Trump continues to keep it in focus. Major Garrett reports.
Trump tweets
CBS News has learned that special counsel Robert Mueller will interview the directors of National Intelligence and the NSA about whether the president pressured them to tamp down the investigation into allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, as has been reported. Jeff Pegues reports.
Sessions on Mueller
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified that he has confidence in Robert Mueller as special counsel and would not take any actions to have Mueller removed. Asked if he thought President Trump had confidence in Mueller, Sessions replied, "I have no idea. I have not talked to him about it."
Special counsel named
The Department of Justice announced former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been appointed as special counsel to lead the investigation into the Trump administration and Russian interference in the 2016 election. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss the ramifications.
Mueller appointed
The Justice Department appointed former FBI director Robert Mueller to take over as special counsel leading the investigation into the Trump administration and Russian interference in the 2016 election. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joined CBSN with more details about what to expect from Mueller.
DHS shutdown begins as funding expires without a deal in Congress
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
What services will be affected by the DHS government shutdown?
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expired at the end of the day Friday. Here's what will be affected.
Nancy Guthrie search activity ramps up near her home in Tucson, Arizona
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
Arizona sheriff in Nancy Guthrie search defends sending DNA to Florida lab
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the results that investigators have received from DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case so far haven't led to a suspect.
ICE agents on leave for lying under oath in Minneapolis shooting investigation
Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement accused two federal agents of lying under oath regarding the mid-January shooting of a Venezuelan national in Minneapolis.
Trump vows to require voter ID in midterms "whether approved by Congress or not"
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
Ilia Malinin misses Olympic medal after falling in free skate, finishes 8th
In a shocking twist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin didn't make it to the podium after falling twice during the free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov took home the gold.
Tillis suggests Warsh faces long Fed chair nomination process
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he won't support the confirmation of any Fed nominee until the Justice Dept.'s investigation into chairman Jerome Powell is resolved.
U.S. women's curling team slides to victory over Canada in an Olympic first
The U.S. women's curling team was surprised to learn that their defeat of Canada marked an Olympic first.
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Nancy Guthrie search activity ramps up near her home in Tucson, Arizona
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
U.S. women's curling team slides to victory over Canada in an Olympic first
The U.S. women's curling team was surprised to learn that their defeat of Canada marked an Olympic first.
"We were all scared," says child who ran as ICE operation unfolded near school bus stop
Dylan, who is a U.S. citizen, told CBS News the day seemed normal — until he heard his classmates suddenly start shouting "ICE."
U.S. women's hockey tops Italy 6-0 to advance to Winter Olympics semifinals
Kendall Coyne Schofield scored twice and top-seeded United States routed Olympic host Italy 6-0 in a lopsided, festive and sometimes chippy women's hockey quarterfinal at the Milan Cortina Games.
After 33 years on the route, a New Jersey mailman who loved helping people retires
For the past 33 years, Joe DiTore has really delivered for people in Demarest, New Jersey, both in their mailboxes and their personal lives.
MoneyWatch
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January CPI report is the best inflation news in months. Here's why.
The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Romance costs more this year as inflation lifts Valentine's Day gift prices
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
Politics
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DHS shutdown begins as funding expires without a deal in Congress
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Why is the U.S. government exploring using high-energy lasers near the border?
The FAA imposed a surprise flight ban over El Paso earlier this week amid disagreements within the U.S. government over the use of a high-energy laser against drones at the border.
White House files most detailed plans yet for Trump ballroom, East Wing renovation
The filing includes new renderings of the new East Wing, relative to other buildings close to the ballroom and from vantage points near the U.S. Capitol, Jefferson Memorial and points around the White House campus.
Trump vows to require voter ID in midterms "whether approved by Congress or not"
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
Tillis suggests Warsh faces long Fed chair nomination process
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he won't support the confirmation of any Fed nominee until the Justice Dept.'s investigation into chairman Jerome Powell is resolved.
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Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
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U.S. women's curling team slides to victory over Canada in an Olympic first
The U.S. women's curling team was surprised to learn that their defeat of Canada marked an Olympic first.
U.S. women's hockey tops Italy 6-0 to advance to Winter Olympics semifinals
Kendall Coyne Schofield scored twice and top-seeded United States routed Olympic host Italy 6-0 in a lopsided, festive and sometimes chippy women's hockey quarterfinal at the Milan Cortina Games.
Ilia Malinin misses Olympic medal after falling in free skate, finishes 8th
In a shocking twist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin didn't make it to the podium after falling twice during the free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov took home the gold.
Fugitive arrested after arriving at Olympics to watch hockey
A man who was wanted by Italian authorities for a series of 2010 thefts was arrested when he arrived at the Olympics on Wednesday.
CEO of Dubai's largest port replaced after ties to Epstein revealed
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO and chairman of Dubai's DP World, appears in the Epstein files more than 4,700 times, according to the Justice Dept.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
"Sinners" cinematographer could make history
"Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw says she doesn't want the audience to notice her work because "you wanna make it so good it feels like a dream." The Oscar nominee is the first woman of color nominated in the cinematography category and only the fourth woman ever. It's the only Oscars craft category never won by a woman. She talks about her career journey to this historic moment.
Constance Zimmer on "The Lincoln Lawyer"
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
James Van Der Beek dies after cancer battle
James Van Der Beek, known for starring in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the beloved actor's career.
"Dawson's Creek" co-stars remember James Van Der Beek: "One in a billion"
Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.
James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
Technology
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Technology
Viral essay urges people to prepare for AI
If you've been on social media this week, you've likely seen an ominous warning about artificial intelligence in your feed: "Something big is happening." An essay from the CEO of an AI company, Matt Shumer, likens the current moment to February 2020, right before the start of COVID. Nate Soares, co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," joins to discuss.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
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.
FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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Nancy Guthrie search activity ramps up near her home in Tucson, Arizona
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
Latest on Guthrie search
The FBI is now calling the "subject" in the surveillance video of Nancy Guthrie's front porch a suspect. The agency has also released its first description of the 84-year-old's alleged kidnapper. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the details.
Arizona sheriff in Nancy Guthrie search defends sending DNA to Florida lab
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the results that investigators have received from DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case so far haven't led to a suspect.
Girl looking for a date to a school dance was murdered a week later
Mary Kay Heese, 17, was found stabbed to death in a field in March 1969. Fifty-five years later, a suspect was arrested — someone who had been on investigators' radar for decades.
Sheriff on nonuse of FBI lab in Guthrie case
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is using a third-party lab to process DNA in the Nancy Guthrie case rather than leaning on the FBI in Quantico. Sheriff Chris Nanos explained the decision to CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti.
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Space
SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Pool maintenance at Nancy Guthrie's home
Activity at Nancy Guthrie's home on Friday included pool maintenance in her backyard. Earlier in the week, a delivery driver accidentally tried to drop off a pizza at the front door. Former FBI special agent Jeff Harp and former FBI supervisory special agent Dennis Franks join CBS News to discuss.
Former NYPD detective says Nancy Guthrie case is complex
Federal authorities are offering a $100,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest of the possible kidnapper or something that would lead to Nancy Guthrie's location. Former New York City police detective Herman Weisberg, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Former NYPD detective on Nancy Guthrie case
Retired FBI hostage negotiator and special agent Chip Massey joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the Nancy Guthrie investigation.
Beloved mailman retires after 33 years of service
For the past 33 years, Joe DiTore has really delivered for people in Demarest, New Jersey, both in their mailboxes and their personal lives. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
True crime podcaster on Nancy Guthrie case
The FBI has now doubled the reward for any information leading to the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie or an arrest in the case. True Crime Arizona podcast host Briana Whitney and Eric O'Neill, a former FBI counterintelligence operative, join "The Daily Report" to discuss the case. Plus, CBS News' Anna Schecter answers viewers' questions.