Clinton, Trump continue to ratchet up racism debate
New round of attack ads take aim at presidential candidates' comments about minorities
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Trump campaign CEO accused of making anti-Semitic remarks
Former head of Breitbart News took helm of GOP nominee's campaign last week in yet another leadership shake-up
Donald Trump's CEO changed his Florida voter registration this week
The Guardian reported Steve Bannon's registration listed a vacant house in Miami-Dade County to be demolished, but he changed it this week
Paul Wolfowitz: "I might have to vote for Hillary Clinton"
The former Bush administration official called Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda "dangerous"
Maine gov. leaves profanity-laced voicemail for Dem lawmaker
GOP Gov. Paul LePage called a state representative a "snot-nosed little runt," among other things, when he believed the lawmaker had called him a racist
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Clinton ad says African Americans have "everything" to lose with Donald Trump
The ad, a response to Trump's refrain, "what do you have to lose," will air in key battleground states including Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Ohio
McCain's primary opponent suggests he might die in office
“The life expectancy of the American male is not 86. It’s less," state Sen. Kelli Ward said
Chelsea Clinton will stay on Clinton Foundation board
The foundation will no longer accept foreign and corporate donations if Hillary Clinton is elected in November, but her daughter will continue her work there
Trump's immigration muddle reflects voters' confusion
As Trump struggles to explain his position on immigration this week, voters remain ambivalent about the best way forward on the issue
Why Hillary Clinton's foundation ties raise ethical concerns
In a recent letter to Clinton Foundation donors, Bill Clinton admitted there are “legitimate concerns about potential conflicts of interest” if his wife becomes president
Yet again, Trump tries to clarify immigration position
The GOP nominee is also not backing off his incendiary charge that Clinton is a bigot because progressive policies have done nothing for some minorities
Clinton calls out Trump's "steady stream of bigotry"
Clinton said Trump was building a campaign on prejudice, steeped in conspiracy theories and dog whistles to white supremacists and racists, and blasted some of his most controversial, racial comments
Trump: No citizenship for illegal immigrants "unless people leave the country" first
Still, the GOP nominee admits Thursday night that the government can't deport all the approximately 11 million illegal immigrants at once
Clinton ties Trump’s campaign to the extreme right-wing
In a speech in Reno, she accused Trump of peddling “racist lies”
Donald Trump: Hillary Clinton "should be ashamed" of alt-right speech
Clinton, speaking in Reno Thursday, decried Trump for "taking hate groups mainstream"
Jeb Bush: Donald Trump's shifting immigration policy is "abhorrent"
The former GOP presidential candidate said Trump changes his views "based on what crowd he's in front of"
Clinton leads Trump by double digits in new national poll
A Quinnipiac University survey found more than half of the likely voters in the U.S. support Clinton
Mike Pence visits Indiana after tornadoes strike
"We’ll be here as long we need to be," the Indiana governor and GOP vice presidential nominee said
Poll: Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 7 percentage points in Michigan
President Obama won the state in 2008 and 2012
GOP committee chairman calls on Donald Trump to release tax returns
Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz said if you're going to run for president, you are "going to have to open up your kimono"
Campaign manager: "Perhaps" Donald Trump should release medical records
Trump released medical assessment last year in which his doctor said he'd be the "healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency"
Assange: Next leak on Clinton, Dems will have "unexpected angles"
A new document dump could prove "significant" to the general election race, the WikiLeaks founder warns
Campaign manager on whether Trump has "alt-right" connections
Clinton will be linking the GOP nominee to the white nationalist movement in a new speech Thursday
Donald Trump: "Hillary Clinton is a bigot"
GOP nominee also introduces the original Mr. Brexit, Nigel Farage, at his rally in Jackson, Mississippi
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Trump to speak at White House press briefing to mark first year of second term
President Trump will join the White House press briefing at 1 p.m. on Tuesday to mark one year since his second inauguration.
More than 10 countries have signed on to Trump's "Board of Peace," sources say
More than 10 countries have signed on to join President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza, sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News.
European Union leader calls Trump's tariff threat over Greenland a mistake
As the EU calls Trump's threat to tariff allies for rejecting his bid for Greenland a mistake, Denmark's leader laments "being threatened by our closest ally."
Rep. Julia Letlow jumps into Louisiana Senate race with Trump's backing
GOP Rep. Julia Letlow is jumping into the Louisiana Senate race after President Trump encouraged her to challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy in the state's primary.
Lawmakers release final measures to fund government ahead of shutdown deadline
Congress has until Jan. 30 to fund the remaining government agencies and programs following the longest government shutdown in history in November.
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter to face criminal trial for child molestation
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
9 major themes that defined the first year of Trump's second term
President Trump has reshaped America's approach to foreign policy, pressured political enemies, downsized the federal workforce and prioritized deportations his first year in office.
Man detained by ICE at gunpoint in underwear asks, "What did I do wrong?"
A U.S. citizen detained by ICE at gunpoint in his underwear in frigid conditions in Minnesota asks, "What did I do wrong?" The Associated Press says
Justice Dept. calls claims in MN lawsuit seeking stop to ICE surge "legally frivolous"
The U.S. Department of Justice says claims made in a lawsuit seeking an immediate stop to the surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota are "legally frivolous."
Powell to attend Supreme Court arguments over Trump's move to fire Lisa Cook
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over President Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
Trump links Greenland standoff with allies to perceived Nobel snub
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
DOJ probing protesters group that disrupted services at church with ICE pastor
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
Trump admin's claims of "reverse discrimination" upend DOJ Civil Rights Division
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 18, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey join Margaret Brennan.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says federal agents are an "occupying force"
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 18, 2026.
1,500 soldiers placed on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
Transcript: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the transcript of an interview with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 18, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 18, 2026.
Noem defends Minnesota ICE operations, says judge's order "didn't change anything"
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
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Trump to speak at White House press briefing to mark first year of second term
President Trump will join the White House press briefing at 1 p.m. on Tuesday to mark one year since his second inauguration.
More than 10 countries have signed on to Trump's "Board of Peace," sources say
More than 10 countries have signed on to join President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza, sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News.
Rep. Julia Letlow jumps into Louisiana Senate race with Trump's backing
GOP Rep. Julia Letlow is jumping into the Louisiana Senate race after President Trump encouraged her to challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy in the state's primary.
Netflix revises its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, making it all cash
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
Lawmakers release final measures to fund government ahead of shutdown deadline
Congress has until Jan. 30 to fund the remaining government agencies and programs following the longest government shutdown in history in November.
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Netflix revises its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, making it all cash
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
Stocks slide after Trump threatens European allies with tariffs
U.S. stocks sank on Tuesday following President Trump's weekend threats to impose tariffs on some NATO trading partners.
Why you might get a "peanut butter"-style pay raise in 2026
What's a "peanut butter" raise? Here's what it means, and why this is the type of pay hike you should expect this year.
U.S. Steel CEO says it's "absolutely" still an American company after acquisition
"We have a fiduciary duty to Nippon," U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt said, but noted, "We're still mined, melted and made in the good ol' USA."
Are you a homeowner? See which tax deductions you might qualify for.
It will mostly be business as usual for homeowners this tax season. However, new changes introduced under the "big, beautiful bill" may affect how they file.
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Trump to speak at White House press briefing to mark first year of second term
President Trump will join the White House press briefing at 1 p.m. on Tuesday to mark one year since his second inauguration.
More than 10 countries have signed on to Trump's "Board of Peace," sources say
More than 10 countries have signed on to join President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza, sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News.
European Union leader calls Trump's tariff threat over Greenland a mistake
As the EU calls Trump's threat to tariff allies for rejecting his bid for Greenland a mistake, Denmark's leader laments "being threatened by our closest ally."
Rep. Julia Letlow jumps into Louisiana Senate race with Trump's backing
GOP Rep. Julia Letlow is jumping into the Louisiana Senate race after President Trump encouraged her to challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy in the state's primary.
Lawmakers release final measures to fund government ahead of shutdown deadline
Congress has until Jan. 30 to fund the remaining government agencies and programs following the longest government shutdown in history in November.
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Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
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More than 10 countries have signed on to Trump's "Board of Peace," sources say
More than 10 countries have signed on to join President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza, sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News.
European Union leader calls Trump's tariff threat over Greenland a mistake
As the EU calls Trump's threat to tariff allies for rejecting his bid for Greenland a mistake, Denmark's leader laments "being threatened by our closest ally."
Warming temps force some Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, study finds
A new study finds that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with extinction by century's end.
Ancient love note and gladiator fight scene uncovered in Pompeii
Ancient messages and drawings are among hundreds of inscriptions that archaeologists recently uncovered on a wall in Pompeii.
French navy reels in 4.87 tons of cocaine from fishing boat in Pacific
Authorities released an image from the operation, showing a naval helicopter hovering above a vessel with packages laid out on the deck.
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"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown on why he skipped cast interview on "CBS Mornings"
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
Bert Kreischer talks new comedy series
Actor and comedian Bert Kreischer stars in the new comedy series "Free Bert," where he plays a fictional version of himself. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, which was inspired by his own family, and why the show almost didn't happen.
"Queer Eye" cast reflects on show
The cast of the series "Queer Eye" talks to "CBS Mornings" about a member of the show's absence, the series' legacy ahead of its 10th and final season and how it has impacted them.
Fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93
Acclaimed fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known simply as Valentino, has died at age 93. Seth Doane looks back at his life and legacy.
Billy Bob Thornton on "Landman" popularity
Billy Bob Thornton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the second season of the hit series "Landman," which he stars in as oil executive Tommy Norris. Thornton talks about his immediate chemistry with Ali Larter and why the show resonates with viewers.
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Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
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.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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Key player in Minnesota fraud speaks out
Aimee Bock, who has been called the "mastermind" behind a major fraud case in Minnesota, spoke with CBS News Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan from her jail cell about her alleged crimes.
Legal fights heat up in Minnesota over ICE
The Trump administration is navigating multiple lawsuits surrounding federal immigration raids in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
"Mastermind" of fraud scheme speaks out
The woman prosecutors say was the "mastermind" of Minnesota's biggest COVID-era fraud scheme is speaking exclusively with CBS News. Last year, Aimee Bock was convicted of orchestrating a $250 million plot to defraud a government program to feed hungry children. In a video call from her Minnesota jail cell, Bock defended her actions while also admitting regrets.
French navy reels in 4.87 tons of cocaine from fishing boat in Pacific
Authorities released an image from the operation, showing a naval helicopter hovering above a vessel with packages laid out on the deck.
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"Mastermind" of Minnesota's biggest fraud scheme speaks out
In an exclusive interview from her jail cell, Aimee Bock defended her conduct in Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud case, but admitted regrets.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Latest news on Trump's "Board of Peace"
President Trump is set to present his "Board of Peace" charter for signatures in Davos this week. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more details.
Supreme Court releases three opinions
The Supreme Court released three unanimous opinions on Tuesday, but has yet to release one on a case about President Trump's tariffs. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more details.
Bert Kreischer talks new comedy series
Actor and comedian Bert Kreischer stars in the new comedy series "Free Bert," where he plays a fictional version of himself. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, which was inspired by his own family, and why the show almost didn't happen.
Breaking down the Beckham family drama
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham made claims on social media about his parents, David and Victoria, being controlling. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul breaks it down.
Mike Johnson addresses U.K. Parliament
House Speaker Mike Johnson became the first in his position to address the United Kingdom's Parliament. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more details.