Democrats in Congress seek to prevent another Jan. 6 riot
Democrats on a low-profile House committee have been meeting and designing a plan against any attempt to interfere with the Electoral College certification on Jan. 6, 2025.
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Lewandowski "put in a box" by Trump and ordered to narrow focus to New Hampshire
Lewandowski joined the Trump campaign in August, but quickly found himself in a power struggle.
238 doctors, health care providers call on Trump to release medical records
The letter comes as Vice President Kamala Harris is criticizing former President Donald Trump for a lack of transparency about his health.
Trump's anti-immigrant, domestic "enemy" rhetoric in focus
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly used the "threat from within" label throughout his campaign to label his political opponents.
Trump-Harris poll shows how information and beliefs are shaping tight campaign
Trump is one point closer to Harris nationally in CBS News' polling than last month, and the decisive battleground states also remain effectively even.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 13, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Maxwell Frost join Margaret Brennan.
Speaker Johnson pivots on questions about possible Jan. 6-like violence
House Speaker Mike Johnson diverted Sunday on questions about possible violence and security concerns ahead of the certification of the presidential election results early next year.
Walz pheasant hunts with Beretta as campaign makes appeal to gun owners
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz trekked through tall grass for hours, but didn't get one shot off all day.
Harris releases medical records, physician says she is in "excellent health"
The Harris campaign views the release as an opportunity to turn the conversation towards the physical health and mental acuity of her opponent, former President Donald Trump.
As Trump puts spotlight on Colorado city, mayor calls gang claims exaggerated
The mayor and police chief of Aurora, Colorado, are pushing back on claims that the city is "overtaken by Venezuelan gangs."
Trump campaign requested use of military aircraft for final stage of campaign
Former President Donald Trump's campaign requested military assets to enhance his security in the final weeks of the campaign, two sources said.
How Arizona voters view the divisive issue of immigration
How to secure the U.S.-Mexico border — and what to do about immigrants, legal and illegal, once they enter the U.S. — remain top concerns for voters.
Cards Against Humanity offers to pay nonvoters to go to the polls
Cards Against Humanity counters move earlier in the month by pro-Trump super PAC funded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Obama calls on Black men to support Harris' candidacy
Former President Barack Obama spoke candidly to Black men at a campaign field office in Pittsburgh, urging them to get behind Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy.
Harris reiterates support for "Dreamers" as she courts Latino voters
Harris fielded questions at a Univision town hall about immigration, the economy and healthcare — all issues that polls suggest are critical to the Latino voting bloc.
Maryland U.S. Senate candidates debate abortion rights
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is highlighting former Gov. Larry Hogan's actions in office as evidence he isn't as supportive of abortion rights as he now claims to be.
Trump urges judge in 2020 election case not to allow release of further evidence
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump accused the special counsel of cherry-picking and mischaracterizing evidence compiled by prosecutors in their case against him.
Harris campaign surpasses $1 billion in fundraising, source says
The Harris campaign has seen a donation windfall in the three months since Harris became the Democratic nominee.
Lake, Gallego spar over immigration, trade personal barbs in debate
Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Ruben Gallego are battling for Arizona's open Senate seat, a race that could determine control of the Senate.
Walz says "Electoral College needs to go"
"I think all of us know the electoral college needs to go," Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said. "But that's not the world we live in."
Reporter's notebook: Walz, Vance continue orange bowling tradition
In the decades-old tradition, the press corps traveling with a candidate rolls an orange up the aisle of the campaign jet with a question written on it. An answer is written on the orange and then rolled back to reporters.
What is Harris' "Medicare at Home" plan and how would it work?
Kamala Harris says she would expand Medicare to cover in-home senior healthcare costs.
Harris and Trump's positions on Iran and Israel as tensions flare
The next president will have to manage a delicate situation as the threat of an all-out war escalates.
Nebraska Senate race surprise: It's "more competitive than it should be"
Independent Dan Osborn is running a surprisingly competitive Senate race in deep-red Nebraska in his bid to unseat two-term Sen. Deb Fischer.
Kamala Harris proposes Medicare pay for more in-home health care
Still, Vice President Kamala Harris "The View" co-hosts that "not a thing" comes to mind that she would do differently than President Biden.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of House runoff race after admitting affair with aide
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales had been in a runoff with Brandon Herrera after Tuesday's primary in Texas.
U.S., Venezuela to establish diplomatic relations for first time since 2019
Relations between the two countries were cut off in 2019, during the first Trump administration.
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Iran appeared to surveil center where U.S. forces were killed, Army memo says
In the week before an Iranian retaliatory strike that killed six U.S. service members, Iranian intelligence was likely able to identify and track American forces, according to a memo reviewed by CBS News.
Lindsey Halligan under investigation by the Florida Bar
Lindsey Halligan was the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
Tech investors sue Trump administration, accusing it of violating TikTok ban
A pair of tech investors have filed a civil lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of failing to enforce a law that required TikTok to either separate from its China-based owner or face a U.S. ban.
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Obama calls on voters to help Democrats' Virginia redistricting ahead of midterms
A special election is being held on April 21 on whether to amend Virginia's constitution to enable redistricting that could help Democrats in the midterm elections.
Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
House approves bill to fund DHS, but roadblocks remain in Senate
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, but Senate Democrats blocked similar legislation.
House votes down resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to constrain Trump's war powers failed in a 212 to 219 vote, with four Democrats joining all but two Republicans to kill it.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
GOP Sen. Steve Daines of Montana won't seek reelection
Sen. Steve Daines said he had wrestled with the decision for months.
Israel's president: It's "time that everybody tells Iran, 'Guys, we're fed up'"
In an interview with CBS News Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he is "not calling on any boots on the ground" in Iran.
GOP senator joins police in ejecting protester from Capitol Hill hearing
A Senate Republican assisted several police officers in ejecting a man who interrupted a Capitol Hill hearing on Wednesday to object to the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran.
Man arrested in Virginia is latest Jan. 6 defendant to face new charges
Jonathan Munafo is among the Jan. 6 riot defendants who have been arrested on charges in new cases in the months after their pardons.
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Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, dies at 85
Bernard LaFayette, the advance man who did the risky groundwork for the voter registration campaign in Selma, Alabama, that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, has died.
Lindsey Halligan under investigation by the Florida Bar
Lindsey Halligan was the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
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Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Trump vowed to revive manufacturing. Factory jobs are still vanishing.
Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of House runoff race after admitting affair with aide
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales had been in a runoff with Brandon Herrera after Tuesday's primary in Texas.
U.S., Venezuela to establish diplomatic relations for first time since 2019
Relations between the two countries were cut off in 2019, during the first Trump administration.
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Iran appeared to surveil center where U.S. forces were killed, Army memo says
In the week before an Iranian retaliatory strike that killed six U.S. service members, Iranian intelligence was likely able to identify and track American forces, according to a memo reviewed by CBS News.
Lindsey Halligan under investigation by the Florida Bar
Lindsey Halligan was the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
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U.S., Venezuela to establish diplomatic relations for first time since 2019
Relations between the two countries were cut off in 2019, during the first Trump administration.
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Iran appeared to surveil center where U.S. forces were killed, Army memo says
In the week before an Iranian retaliatory strike that killed six U.S. service members, Iranian intelligence was likely able to identify and track American forces, according to a memo reviewed by CBS News.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
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Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Spoiler: Ex-"Survivor" winner on elimination
(Warning: Spoiler alert ahead!) Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game.
Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
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Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk on Thursday amid their feud over AI guardrails. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News with more.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
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 changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Suspect arrested in Utah triple homicide
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of three women in Utah, identifying him as Ivan Miller. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Austin PD give update on probe of deadly mass shooting that killed 3
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis played surveillance video and police body cam video.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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What's next for Iran's leadership
It took less than a minute for Israeli bombs to kill Iran's supreme leader, along with more than 40 senior figures, but according to people directly involved in the planning, the attack was three years in the making. As Matt Gutman reports, the big question now is who will lead Iran next.
Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk on Thursday amid their feud over AI guardrails. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News with more.
Sen. Welch praises Trump's ouster of Noem
President Trump announced on Thursday that he will replace Kristi Noem with Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary. Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Suspect arrested in Utah triple homicide
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of three women in Utah, identifying him as Ivan Miller. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Dow Jones plummets amid Iran war concerns
The Dow Jones closed on Thursday down nearly 800 points as surging oil prices stoke investor fears about the economic impact of the war with Iran. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more on what was driving the market.