Judges, witnesses in Jan. 6 cases warn of threats to democracy in 2024 elections
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said during a recent Jan. 6 sentencing, "Unless democracy is protected, it will be destroyed."
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Social media influencer charged for her role in Jan. 6 attack
Isabella DeLuca allegedly helped steal a table used by rioters as a weapon against police.
Newly obtained video shows group suspected of constructing Jan. 6 gallows
Congressional probe into construction of gallows said no suspects have been identified over three years since the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol assault.
Trump says he'll free Jan. 6 defendants as one of "first acts" if elected
Former President Donald Trump makes retribution for Jan. 6 a key priority if he's elected again.
Peter Navarro ordered to report to federal prison by March 19
Former Trump White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has been ordered to report to federal prison in one week.
How federal judges are pushing back against Jan. 6 conspiracy theories
In a growing number of cases, federal judges in D.C. are using their platform to swat down conspiracy theories perpetuated by some Jan. 6 defendants and their supporters.
GOP lawmakers who condemned Jan. 6 attack now endorse Trump
Some Republican lawmakers who labeled the attack as domestic terrorism or decried insurrectionists are now siding with Trump in the 2024 presidential race.
Texas border rally shows Jan. 6 prosecutions left some participants unbowed
Jan. 6 defendants at "Take Our Border Back" rally vow to start organizing again.
5 Capitol riot defendants who led "first breach" on Jan. 6 found guilty at trial
A judge found Ryan Samsel of Pennsylvania and four co-defendants — James Grant, Paul Johnson, Stephen Randolph and Jason Blythe — guilty on a range of charges.
Military vet who killed Iraqi civilian is ordered jailed on Capitol riot charges
Edward Richmond Jr., who killed a handcuffed Iraqi civilian in 2004, was trying to live "off the grid" before his arrest on Capitol riot charges, prosecutors say.
Peter Navarro, ex-Trump official, gets 4 months in prison for contempt of Congress
Peter Navarro was sentenced on two charges of contempt of Congress stemming from his refusal to comply with a subpoena.
Defiant Jan. 6 rioter tells judge "you could give me 100 years"
A Proud Boys member who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday after he told the judge "you could give me 100 years."
House GOP shies away from Trump and Stefanik's use of term "Jan. 6 hostages"
Trump's congressional supporters, including some who have endorsed him for president in 2024, largely declined to endorse Trump's use of the word "hostages."
Trump calls on Biden to release those jailed in connection to Jan. 6
Three years after the attack on the Capitol, former President Donald Trump called on President Biden to "release the J6 hostages."
Video shows congressman scolding Jan. 6 rioters through barricaded House Chamber
In the video, a mob is shown crowded outside the doors of the House Chamber, yelling at congressional members through what appears to be broken glass.
CBS News poll on Jan. 6 attack 3 years later: GOP disapproval continues to wane
Conspiracy theory still finds purchase; nation splits over Trump's name on ballots.
3 years to the day after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, 3 fugitives arrested
The three fugitives being sought by federal officials were: Jonathan Daniel Pollock, Olivia Michele Pollock and Joseph Daniel Hutchinson III.
Capitol riot pipe bomb suspect still a mystery 3 years later
The FBI is offering a $500,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for planting two pipe bombs the night before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Ashli Babbitt's family sues U.S. government over her Jan. 6 shooting death
Ashli Babbitt was shot and killed while she tried to climb through a broken door into the Speaker's Lobby outside the House Chamber.
The "Trumpification" of the GOP's Jan. 6 pardon push
Former president Donald Trump has touted that he could pardon many involved with Jan. 6 if he wins back the White House.
3 years after Jan. 6 Capitol riot, investigators still searching for offenders
To date, more than 1,200 defendants have been charged with crimes stemming from their alleged participation in the Jan. 6 2021 riot.
Biden focuses on Trump in speech near Valley Forge: "Democracy is on the ballot"
The president is arguing, in a speech near Valley Forge, that the former president and current GOP front-runner is a threat to democracy.
Jan. 6 Proud Boys defendant who led law enforcement on manhunt sentenced
Prosecutors alleged Christopher Worrell went missing for weeks after his Jan. 6 conviction and later faked a drug overdose.
Biden to speak at Valley Forge to mark 3 years since Jan. 6 Capitol riot
George Washington staged American troops at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War.
Judge dismisses part of suit against Trump over officer's death after Jan. 6
A federal judge dismissed two key elements of a lawsuit filed against the former president and two others.
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House GOP eyes tax bill vote this week as disagreements persist
House Republicans plan to vote this week on legislation containing President Trump's second term agenda, including border and tax cut provisions.
Trump and Putin speaking today
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said, "THE SUBJECTS OF THE CALL WILL BE, STOPPING THE 'BLOODBATH.'"
Biden says "cancer touches us all" after diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude Monday for an outpouring of support after his office announced he had been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer a day earlier.
Vance meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, gives him a Chicago Bears jersey
Vice President JD Vance gifted Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Bears jersey as they met at the Vatican, amid a push by the White House for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire.
Housing, nutrition in peril as Trump pulls back Medicaid social services
About half of states have broadened Medicaid, the state-federal low-income health care program, to pay for social services such as housing and nutritional support.
Feds fighting child exploitation also face public reluctance to discuss crisis
Pauline Stuart says people she believed were friends "can't seem to handle talking to me" after her 17-year-old son's suicide.
What to know about Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer at age 82. Here's what to know about the disease, its symptoms and treatments.
House GOP pushes Trump's budget package forward after setback
Republican leadership is committed to putting the legislation on the floor before Memorial Day.
Reactions pour in after former President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with cancer. Well wishes and prayers are pouring in.
Biden diagnosed with "aggressive form" of prostate cancer, his office says
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Rubio says there "may be more coming soon" amid Afrikaner refugee resettlement
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said people should be "celebrating" the Trump administration granting refugee status to White South Africans.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 18, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Chris Van Hollen join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 18, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Retired Army General Stanley McChrystal that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 18, 2025.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 18, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 18, 2025.
Transcript: Former Ambassador Bridget Brink on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 18, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Bridget Brink, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 18, 2025.
Rubio says intel community is "wrong" in Tren de Aragua assessment
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the intelligence community is incorrect in its assessment that Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is not a proxy force of Nicolás Maduro's government.
Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 18, 2025
The following is the full transcript of an interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 18, 2025.
Rubio says U.S. will find out if Russia is "tapping us along"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told "Face the Nation" he believes talks to end the war in Ukraine will only progress if President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in person.
Walz calls Trump a "tyrant" who abuses power and violates rule of law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the vice presidential nominee in 2024, made his remarks at the University of Minnesota's law school commencement ceremony.
Transcript: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 18, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 18, 2025.
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Connecticut mom's remains found 2 years after she vanished in Japan
Pattie Wu-Murad disappeared in April 2023 during a solo hiking trip in central Japan.
Regeneron to buy 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million
Regeneron, a biotech company, will acquire 23andMe for $256 million and vowed to comply with the genetic testing company's privacy policies.
Bird flu in humans hasn't officially been seen in U.S. in 3 months. Why?
Health officials are making a renewed call for vigilance against bird flu, but some experts are puzzling over why reports of new human cases have stopped.
Stock futures fall after Moody's downgrades U.S. credit rating
Stock futures slide as investors absorb news of Moody's U.S. credit downgrade.
Biden says "cancer touches us all" after diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude Monday for an outpouring of support after his office announced he had been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer a day earlier.
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House GOP eyes tax bill vote this week as disagreements persist
House Republicans plan to vote this week on legislation containing President Trump's second term agenda, including border and tax cut provisions.
Regeneron to buy 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million
Regeneron, a biotech company, will acquire 23andMe for $256 million and vowed to comply with the genetic testing company's privacy policies.
Stock futures fall after Moody's downgrades U.S. credit rating
Stock futures slide as investors absorb news of Moody's U.S. credit downgrade.
Housing, nutrition in peril as Trump pulls back Medicaid social services
About half of states have broadened Medicaid, the state-federal low-income health care program, to pay for social services such as housing and nutritional support.
Nike exec recalls company "having the guts" to bet big on Michael Jordan
Nike hoped Michael Jordan's Air Jordan sneakers would make them millions. Forty years later, it's bringing in billions.
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House GOP eyes tax bill vote this week as disagreements persist
House Republicans plan to vote this week on legislation containing President Trump's second term agenda, including border and tax cut provisions.
Trump and Putin speaking today
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said, "THE SUBJECTS OF THE CALL WILL BE, STOPPING THE 'BLOODBATH.'"
Biden says "cancer touches us all" after diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude Monday for an outpouring of support after his office announced he had been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer a day earlier.
Vance meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, gives him a Chicago Bears jersey
Vice President JD Vance gifted Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Bears jersey as they met at the Vatican, amid a push by the White House for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire.
Housing, nutrition in peril as Trump pulls back Medicaid social services
About half of states have broadened Medicaid, the state-federal low-income health care program, to pay for social services such as housing and nutritional support.
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Bird flu in humans hasn't officially been seen in U.S. in 3 months. Why?
Health officials are making a renewed call for vigilance against bird flu, but some experts are puzzling over why reports of new human cases have stopped.
NIH scientists to be laid off, despite what RFK Jr. told Congress
"As far as I know, we have not fired any working scientists," RFK Jr. had told Congress.
Housing, nutrition in peril as Trump pulls back Medicaid social services
About half of states have broadened Medicaid, the state-federal low-income health care program, to pay for social services such as housing and nutritional support.
What to know about Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer at age 82. Here's what to know about the disease, its symptoms and treatments.
Her pain was a sign of a rare condition. Finding a diagnosis took years
A Facebook page helped lead military veteran Sierra Prindle to a surgeon who could treat her rare leg condition.
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Jim Morrison bust found 37 years after it was stolen from grave
The sculpture, missing since 1988, was found during a search tied to a fraud case led by the Paris public prosecutor's office, a source close to the investigation told AFP.
Connecticut mom's remains found 2 years after she vanished in Japan
Pattie Wu-Murad disappeared in April 2023 during a solo hiking trip in central Japan.
Trump and Putin speaking today
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said, "THE SUBJECTS OF THE CALL WILL BE, STOPPING THE 'BLOODBATH.'"
Vance meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, gives him a Chicago Bears jersey
Vice President JD Vance gifted Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Bears jersey as they met at the Vatican, amid a push by the White House for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire.
Video of orcas in algae-infested pool sparks concern for their fate
France has been struggling to find a new home for Wikie, 24, and her 11-year-old calf, Keijo, after a marine park closed down.
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Henry Czerny on "Mission: Impossible" return
"Mission: Impossible" actor Henry Czerny talks about reprising his role as CIA director Eugene Kittridge and his on-screen tension with Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt.
"FBI True" season premiere returns
The Paramount+ series returns this week with a deep dive into a disturbing case from 1988. Former FBI profiler Gregg McCrary recounts how investigators tracked down a serial rapist turned killer—and his unlikely accomplice.
Hayley Atwell on "Mission: Impossible"
After five years with the franchise, Hayley Atwell says "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" pushed her to new physical and emotional limits, from Arctic training to developing a complex dynamic with Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt.
Jensen McRae performs "I Don't Do Drugs"
Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live shows and strong social media presence have put her on the map. Here is Jensen McRae with "I Don't Do Drugs."
Jensen McRae performs "Let Me Be Wrong"
Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live shows and strong social media presence have put her on the map. Here is Jensen McRae with "Let Me Be Wrong."
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Chatbot encourages movie theater phone use
Using your phone has always been a no-no in movie theaters. But movie theatergoers could soon be encouraged to use them to interact with chatbots. New York Times reporter Brooks Barnes wrote an article about Meta's "movie mate" chatbot. He joins "The Daily Report" with more.
Web exclusive: AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton
"Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton shows Brook Silva-Braga how he uses current AI models, asks ChatGPT some questions and more in this special "CBS Saturday Morning" web extra.
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.
How to clean up your digital footprint
Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses.
Why are Trump, Musk in Saudi Arabia?
President Trump is in Saudi Arabia where his administration is looking to boost diplomatic ties through economic investment. CBS News reporter Taurean Small has the details.
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Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
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Jim Morrison bust found 37 years after it was stolen from grave
The sculpture, missing since 1988, was found during a search tied to a fraud case led by the Paris public prosecutor's office, a source close to the investigation told AFP.
Security consultant who worked for U.S. killed in cartel ambush
César Guzman was dining with two colleagues when gunmen opened fire, according to a retired FBI agent who worked with Guzman.
Father of Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing suspect speaks out
Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, is believed to be the suspect behind a bombing outside of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs on Saturday.
Escaped New Orleans inmates still at large as search enters 4th day
Officials increased the reward for the capture of seven inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail as the manhunt entered a fourth day on Monday.
Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
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Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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Latest news on House Republican budget
The Republican budget package is moving through key House committees after initial resistance by some conservative lawmakers. This comes as questions emerge about the budget bill's future if it reaches the Senate. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Iran still open to nuclear talks
Iran says it will continue to negotiate with the U.S. on its nuclear program but will not retreat on enriched uranium plans despite President Trump's threats. Dan Raviv, the host of "The Mossad Files," joins CBS News with more.
Why parents are calling May "May-cember"
Editor-in-chief of Parents magazine Grace Bastidas explains why May feels overwhelming for families and shares simple ways to reduce stress and stay on track as the school year ends.
"FBI True" season premiere returns
The Paramount+ series returns this week with a deep dive into a disturbing case from 1988. Former FBI profiler Gregg McCrary recounts how investigators tracked down a serial rapist turned killer—and his unlikely accomplice.
Henry Czerny on "Mission: Impossible" return
"Mission: Impossible" actor Henry Czerny talks about reprising his role as CIA director Eugene Kittridge and his on-screen tension with Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt.