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Trump demanded to go to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide says
In a surprise Jan. 6 committee hearing Tuesday, former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson provided shocking testimony about former President Donald Trump's alleged behavior on the day of the Capitol insurrection. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the bombshell hearing.
Former prosecutor on Trump's legal risks
Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to President Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified at a House January 6 committee hearing and revealed new details about what was happening in the White House. Renato Mariotti, a former federal prosecutor, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the legal risks the former president could be facing.
Battle over abortion rights moves to contraceptives
The abortion battle lines have shifted to the states. In Texas, a judge allowed clinics to resume abortions up to six weeks of pregnancy -- but only until the next hearing in mid-July. It's one of three states where courts have put bans on hold. Lilia Luciano has more.
Jill Biden on abortion ruling: "Let's not give up"
First lady Dr. Jill Biden visited a refugee center outside of Madrid to highlight the 8 million Ukrainians displaced by war. She also weighed in on last week's Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade. Nancy Cordes has the details.
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A "coin flip": Nearly half of U.S. murders go unsolved as cases rise
Murders are going unsolved at a historic pace, and police are far less likely to solve cases when the victim is Black or Hispanic, a CBS News investigation has found.
"We're going to the Capitol": Revelations from the sixth Jan. 6 hearing
The surprise hearing featured a former top aide to Donald Trump's White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.
2022 primary results: Illinois, Colorado, New York and more
Eight states went to the polls Tuesday.
Secret Service to respond to Jan. 6 committee regarding Trump's actions
The Secret Service wants to respond "regarding the new allegations surfaced in today's testimony," said Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.
Ginni Thomas' lawyer wants "better justification" before Jan. 6 committee interview
"I do not understand the need to speak with Mrs. Thomas," wrote a lawyer for the conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison in Epstein sex abuse case
Maxwell was found guilty last December of conspiring with her ex-boyfriend, financier Jeffrey Epstein, to groom, recruit and sexually abuse minors as part of an infamous trafficking ring.
Man gored by bison at Yellowstone, second visitor attacked in month
The man was walking with his family on a boardwalk when "a bull bison charged the group," the park said.
Trump lunged at head of security, demanded to go to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide says
"The president said something to the effect of, 'I'm the effing president, take me up to the Capitol now,'" Hutchinson said.
Turkey lifts its objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called it "a historic decision."
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Zelenskyy pleads with U.N. to "act immediately" following missile strike on mall
Ukraine's president spoke to diplomats at an emergency Security Council meeting following a Russian missile strike on a shopping mall.
Deaths mount as Ukraine calls Russian mall strike a "terrorist attack"
"It's really scary," one of the dozens wounded in the attack said. "I'd tell women who left the country with their kids, don't come back."
Dr. Jill Biden: "First ladies across the globe are committed" to helping Ukrainians
"I've spoken to several of them, and they're committed to keep pushing this forward," the first lady told CBS News in Madrid.
U.S. to send missile defense system as Russia makes gains in Ukraine
More weapons are being promised, but Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns the U.S. and its allies "need to move more efficiently if they're truly our partners."
NATO announces massive increase in high-readiness forces
Troop levels will be boosted in member states bordering Russia.
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Pregnant woman dies, 22 missing after boat sinks in Mediterranean
Two women had reported losing their children at sea, while another young woman lost her little brother.
Vehicle drags Baltimore police sergeant about two blocks
Witnesses and authorities say he was trying to pull the vehicle over when it suddenly accelerated and dragged him, hitting another vehicle along the way.
Charges filed in 6 cold cases after decades-old rape kit backlog cleared
One case involved a woman on a date who was raped at gunpoint in 1993 by a man who pretended to be a police officer, authorities said.
Philly police say "crushing volume" of killings outruns their ability to close cases
CBS News analyzed decades of unsolved murders across the country, and found stark racial disparities in the clearance rates — the share of cases each year that are solved.
Hiker mauled by bear in "surprise encounter" in Wyoming mountains
Officials say it happened so fast he didn't get to use the bear spray he was carrying. He was brought by helicopter to a hospital in Billings, Montana.
Supreme Court blocks 2nd mostly Black district in Louisiana for 2022
The Supreme Court has put on hold a lower court ruling that Louisiana must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections to increase Black voting power.
Former Ambassador Peter Wittig on foreign perceptions of the U.S.
Wittig and Morell trace the evolution of America's standing in the eyes of the world from the end of the World Wars through the Cold War, the period following 9/11, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, to today.
Afghan official evacuated by U.S. says he and family now "like prisoners"
Some Afghans who helped the U.S. say they've been trapped for months at an isolated U.S. military base with no end in sight.
Carbon monoxide killed 3 American tourists in Bahamas, police say
A fourth was sickened but survived. Police said that all four went to a doctor the night before their bodies were discovered and had complained of feeling ill.
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Home prices still rising fast, but shows signs of cooling
As mortgage rates jump, "affordability is now worse than at the peak of the mid-2000s housing boom," one economist said.
FTC: Walmart let scammers use money transfer service to fleece people
Retailer denies allegations it "looked the other way and pocketed millions in fees" while consumers were scammed.
U.S. gas prices continue to decline as oil costs fall
Gas is under four bucks a gallon at Sheetz's more than 640 locations in six states, convenience-store chain says.
Ernst & Young fined $100M after auditors cheat on ethics exam
Nearly 50 of the auditing firm's employees shared CPA test answers, securities regulators say.
Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
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FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Advisers to the U.S. government are recommending that COVID-19 booster shots used this fall be modified to better match more recent variants of the coronavirus.
Court revives block of vaccine mandate for federal workers
The new order means a block on the mandate imposed in January by a Texas-based federal judge remains in effect while the full court's 17 judges take up the appeal.
COVID-19 vaccines saved nearly 20 million lives in a year, study says
The researchers say 600,000 more deaths could have been prevented if vaccine roll-out had been more ubiquitous.
CDC now also recommends Moderna's COVID vaccine for adolescents
Moderna's request had been stalled for months as regulators studied whether it posed a higher risk of rare heart inflammation side effects.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
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How much mortgage can you afford based on your salary, income and assets?
Before you can even start searching for a new home, you first need to zero in on your homebuying budget.
How to choose a financial adviser that's right for you
There are several reasons to hire a financial adviser - at any stage of life, whether you're preparing for retirement or just launching your career.
What is a credit score, and what is it used for?
Lenders use your credit score to judge your ability to pay back a loan. Understanding your credit score - and how to improve it - can be a financial life changer.
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Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
James Corden on leaving "The Late Late Show"
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," James Corden talks about personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
Virginia shelter says they "turn no one away"
A shelter that helps pregnant people in crisis could become more vital after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Saint Mary's shelter in Virginia tells CBS News they opened their doors 16 years ago and have helped hundreds of women.
Hillary Clinton on abortion ruling
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade with Gayle King.
Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell will be sentenced for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse ring. Prosecutors want her to spend at least 30 years in prison but her lawyers are asking for no more than 63 months. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Philly police say "crushing volume" of killings outruns their ability to close cases
CBS News analyzed decades of unsolved murders across the country, and found stark racial disparities in the clearance rates — the share of cases each year that are solved.
Virginia shelter says they "turn no one away"
A shelter that helps pregnant people in crisis could become more vital after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Saint Mary's shelter in Virginia tells CBS News they opened their doors 16 years ago and have helped hundreds of women.
Hillary Clinton on abortion ruling
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade with Gayle King.
Hillary Clinton on Justice Thomas' opinion
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the Supreme Court's monumental abortion ruling and why it could lead to other decisions being turned back.
Author Jenny Han talks Taylor Swift's influence, Asian representation
Jenny Han said she was told by publishers years ago that people wouldn't read stories about Asian Americans.
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Chris Stapleton: The 60 Minutes Interview
The 44-year-old has collaborated with some of music's biggest names and won five Grammys, but stardom has never seemed to be the goal for Chris Stapleton. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
The making of the Beatles' "Let It Be"
Hours of unseen footage of the Beatles' writing and recording have been released after 50 years, part of Peter Jackson's new documentary, "Get Back." Jon Wertheim reports.
Tony Bennett prepares to sing with Lady Gaga
Anderson Cooper was there last summer as Bennett geared up for two more shows at Radio City Music Hall.
California's newest firefighting tool
Bill Whitaker reports on the largest helicopter to ever fight fires at night, now being used in California as the state faces one of its most intense fire years ever.
"Havana Syndrome" cases on U.S. soil
U.S. officials say they were stricken with vertigo, confusion and memory loss both at home and work in Washington, D.C. Scott Pelley reports.
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First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
Restoring the Aurora, a cruise ship with a storied past
Built in the 1950s to carry tourists on day trips from the German port of Hamburg, one of the last surviving cruise ships of that era looked bound for the scrap heap, until Chris Willson found the rotting vessel for sale on Craigslist.
Harry Styles halts concert to find former teacher in the crowd
He shared a sweet message for a teacher who is retiring after 29 years.
Remembering Ruby, the life-saving rescue dog
Ruby was in and out of the shelter before being adopted by the state police. Then, she made a life-saving rescue fit for a movie.
High school senior recovers from injury to walk at graduation after crash
Khalia Carter missed part of her senior year after a car accident. But she was determined to make it to one event — graduation — even if it was against the odds for her to walk across the stage.
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Reverb: Gun Fight | CBS Reports
CBS Reports explores gun violence victims' fight to pass gun control laws in Virginia in the wake of mass shootings and the armed resistance determined to stop them from passing.
Are the Kids All Right?: Gen(der) Z
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
Are the Kids All Right?: Free Speech
Is free speech under threat? CBS Reports explores that question with members of Gen Z, many of whom say their right to free expression is eroding.
Are the Kids All Right?: The Internet
Gen Z is the first generation to go from birth through adolescence completely connected. This episode of the CBS Reports documentary series "Are the Kids All Right?" reveals the toll the online world is taking on kids’ self-esteem and self-control, as well as how some intrepid teens are trying to reshape their generation's relationship with technology.
Are the Kids All Right?: Racism
A racial reckoning is happening in America, but the voices of kids and teens are often missing from that conversation. In this episode of the CBS Reports documentary series "Are the Kids All Right?" young people from across the country share their perspectives on race and firsthand experiences with racism in the U.S. today.
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When is Amazon Prime Day 2022? Plus, how to find the best deals
Amazon has announced the official dates for Amazon Prime Day 2022. Here's what you need to know.
The best carry-on luggage in 2022
Avoiding checking your luggage with these great carry-on bags and suitcases.
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Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison in Epstein sex abuse case
Maxwell was found guilty last December of conspiring with her ex-boyfriend, financier Jeffrey Epstein, to groom, recruit and sexually abuse minors as part of an infamous trafficking ring.
Philly police say "crushing volume" of killings outruns their ability to close cases
CBS News analyzed decades of unsolved murders across the country, and found stark racial disparities in the clearance rates — the share of cases each year that are solved.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
A "coin flip": Nearly half of U.S. murders go unsolved as cases rise
Murders are going unsolved at a historic pace, and police are far less likely to solve cases when the victim is Black or Hispanic, a CBS News investigation has found.
Hiker mauled by bear in "surprise encounter" in Wyoming mountains
Officials say it happened so fast he didn't get to use the bear spray he was carrying. He was brought by helicopter to a hospital in Billings, Montana.
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FTC: Walmart let scammers use money transfer service to fleece people
Retailer denies allegations it "looked the other way and pocketed millions in fees" while consumers were scammed.
Home prices still rising fast, but shows signs of cooling
As mortgage rates jump, "affordability is now worse than at the peak of the mid-2000s housing boom," one economist said.
U.S. gas prices continue to decline as oil costs fall
Fuel under four bucks a gallon at Sheetz's more than 640 locations in six states, convenience-store chain says.
Stocks fall as inflation fears continue to grip investors
"Confidence is going to continue to shrink as long as inflation remains high," said one analyst.
Ernst & Young fined $100M after auditors cheat on ethics exam
Nearly 50 of the auditing firm's employees shared CPA test answers, securities regulators say.
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2022 primary results: Illinois, Colorado, New York and more
Eight states went to the polls Tuesday.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Former Ambassador Peter Wittig on foreign perceptions of the U.S.
Wittig and Morell trace the evolution of America's standing in the eyes of the world from the end of the World Wars through the Cold War, the period following 9/11, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, to today.
Ginni Thomas' attorney wants "better justification" before Jan. 6 committee interview
"I do not understand the need to speak with Mrs. Thomas," wrote a lawyer for the conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Secret Service to respond to Jan. 6 committee regarding Trump's actions
The Secret Service wants to respond "regarding the new allegations surfaced in today's testimony," said Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.
Health
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U.S. officials announce more steps to combat monkeypox outbreak
U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Advisers to the U.S. government are recommending that COVID-19 booster shots used this fall be modified to better match more recent variants of the coronavirus.
Jill Biden on Dobbs ruling: "Let's not give up"
First lady Dr. Jill Biden visited a refugee center outside of Madrid to highlight the 8 million Ukrainians displaced by war. She also weighed in on last week's Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Should I be worried about monkeypox? A doctor answers questions on outbreak
More than 4,700 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, with more than 300 in the U.S. Here's what you need to know now.
Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
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Pregnant woman dies, 22 missing after boat sinks in Mediterranean
Two women had reported losing their children at sea, while another young woman lost her little brother.
U.K.'s Johnson says Ukraine war rooted in Putin's "toxic masculinity"
The British PM said if the Russian autocrat was a woman, he wouldn't have launched a "crazy, macho war of invasion and violence."
Carbon monoxide killed 3 American tourists in Bahamas, police say
A fourth was sickened but survived. Police said that all four went to a doctor the night before their bodies were discovered and had complained of feeling ill.
Turkey lifts its objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called it "a historic decision."
Zelenskyy pleads with U.N. to "act immediately" following missile strike on mall
Zelenskyy spoke to diplomats at an emergency Security Council meeting following a Russian missile strike on a shopping mall.
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One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
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James Corden brings "The Late Late Show" to London for the last time
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," the late night host talks personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
James Corden on leaving "The Late Late Show"
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," James Corden talks about personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
Mary Mara, "ER" and "Law & Order" actress, dies at 61 in apparent drowning
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
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Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
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West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
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Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison in Epstein sex abuse case
Maxwell was found guilty last December of conspiring with her ex-boyfriend, financier Jeffrey Epstein, to groom, recruit and sexually abuse minors as part of an infamous trafficking ring.
Philly police say "crushing volume" of killings outruns their ability to close cases
CBS News analyzed decades of unsolved murders across the country, and found stark racial disparities in the clearance rates — the share of cases each year that are solved.
Behind the story: How CBS News analyzed homicide solve rates across U.S.
The investigative team at CBS News wanted to understand how police were addressing this nearly unprecedented spike in murders – and why many were going unsolved.
Charges filed in 6 cold cases after decades-old rape kit backlog cleared
One case involved a woman on a date who was raped at gunpoint in 1993 by a man who pretended to be a police officer, authorities said.
A "coin flip": Nearly half of U.S. murders go unsolved as cases rise
Murders are going unsolved at a historic pace, and police are far less likely to solve cases when the victim is Black or Hispanic, a CBS News investigation has found.
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First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
NASA mulls moon rocket test results
NASA successfully fueled its new moon rocket on the agency's fourth attempt, but problems remain.
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The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
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Crime Without Punishment | Preview
An exclusive CBS News investigation explores why police are seeing a steady decline in the percentage of homicide cases solved across the country. The report puts faces to the staggering evidence that when a murder victim is Black or Hispanic, the case is far more likely to remain unsolved. Through powerful interviews and data analysis, this combined reporting effort explores how we got here and presents possible solutions.
White House moves to curb monkeypox threat
The administration plans to send out nearly 300,00 monkeypox vaccines, initially focusing on those most at-risk. An FDA panel of experts backed a new mix for the COVID vaccine for fall targeting that targets the Omicron variant. And carbon monoxide is being blamed for the deaths of three U.S. tourists at a Bahamas resort last month.
Rep. Mary Miller wins primary in Illinois
CBS News projected Rep. Mary Miller, who was backed by former President Donald Trump, will win the primary in Illinois' 15th Congressional District, defeating another incumbent, Rep. Rodney Davis. CBS Chicago reports on this race and more results from Illinois' primary night.
Impact of Roe ruling on primary elections
Primary and runoff elections were held in eight states on Tuesday, the first time voters are going to the polls since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last week. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins John Dickerson to discuss the potential impact of that ruling and more.
Former prosecutor on Trump's legal risks
Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to President Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified at a House January 6 committee hearing and revealed new details about what was happening in the White House. Renato Mariotti, a former federal prosecutor, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the legal risks the former president could be facing.