Democrat Eric Swalwell drops out of presidential race
Swalwell had fallen from the 1% he was polling at early in his short campaign, and he was at high risk of being bumped from the second debate
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Presidential candidate Eric Swalwell releases gun control plan
"There's nothing that we propose here today that is at odds with what [the NRA] claims they stand for," California congressman says
Transcript: Rep. Eric Swalwell on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Rep. Eric Swalwell that aired Sunday, May 5, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Swalwell: "We have a really bad kid at the White House"
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-California, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss Attorney General William Barr's testimony and his 2020 presidential campaign.
Swalwell proposes protections for the press
Presidential candidate and California congressman proposes protections for the press as part of his campaign
Florida man arrested for making threats to members of Congress
John Kless is accused of making threatening calls to U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Eric Swalwell and Sen. Cory Booker, and allegedly made threats against Rep. Ilhan Omar in those calls
Eric Swalwell launches 2020 bid
California Congressman Eric Swalwell has become the 18th person to join the 2020 Democratic presidential race. Melissa Caen, political reporter at CBS San Francisco, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his campaign.
Eric Swalwell announces 2020 bid
California Congressman Eric Swalwell is entering the Democratic presidential race in an increasingly crowded field. Sacramento Bee political reporter Bryan Anderson joins CBSN with a look at the newest candidate.
Who is Eric Swalwell, the latest Democrat to run for president?
The 38-year-old California Congressman is one of the youngest candidates to join the crowded Democratic primary field
Swalwell says he's running for president
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced he is joining the 2020 presidential race. In an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Monday, Swalwell said he intends to make gun violence a key focus of his campaign.
Eric Swalwell joins 2020 race for president
The 38-year-old San Francisco area lawmaker is one of President Trump's most outspoken critics in Congress
Congressman brings Parkland student to SOTU
CBS News' Nikole Killion talks about gun control with California Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell, whose guest for the State of the Union address is Cameron Kasky, a student who survived the Parkland school shooting.
House Intel Committee member on Stone indictment
President Trump announced Friday he will sign a bill to reopen the government for three weeks. Rep. Eric Swalwell, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, joined CBSN to discuss the move, the Roger Stone indictment, and what missing pieces he hopes to see filled next in the Mueller investigation.
House slammed for not talking family separation
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell of California says it's "maddening" that the House Judiciary Committee was not focusing on family separations at the U.S. border during the panel's DOJ inspector general hearing.
Comey testimony reaction
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who serves on the House Intelligence Committee, joins CBSN with his reaction to FBI Director James Comey's testimony on Russian meddling during the presidential election.
Congressman on DNC
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz backed out of the the Democratic convention's opening night, shortly after her resignation as DNC chairwoman. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and Congressman Eric Swalwell join CBSN with reaction to the DNC drama.
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Judge blocks Trump's executive order dismantling Education Department
Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its reduction-in-force at the Education Department, which was announced on March 11.
Treasury Department set to phase out the penny
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
Supreme Court deadlocks in battle over first religious charter school
The Supreme Court deadlocked 4-4, blocking the attempt to establish the nation's first religious charter school.
Woman shot after failing to stop at CIA headquarters gate, sources say
A woman was shot by CIA security after she failed to stop at a gate at the agency's headquarters in Virginia, sources say.
Ex-congressional candidate gets 3 years for threatening to have opponent killed
A former Florida Republican congressional candidate accused of threatening to have his primary opponent murdered by a purported foreign hit squad was sentenced to three years in federal prison.
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Democrats push to strip Trump of power over U.S. Marshals as judges face threats
Congressional Democrats are pushing to shift the U.S. Marshals Service — which protects federal judges — away from the Trump administration's control.
House passes Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in razor-thin vote
The budget package addresses President Trump's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
Senate votes to revoke California's EV emissions waivers
Senate Republicans led the push to block California's ability to impose tough limits on car emissions — a move Democrats call unprecedented.
Florida food banks feel the sting of DOGE cuts
The White House's Department of Government Efficiency has cut funding for about $1 billion worth of USDA programs.
FEMA rescinds strategic plan less than 2 weeks before hurricane season
One FEMA official described the strategic plan as the agency's "organizational backbone," saying, "Without it, there are just a bunch of offices doing whatever they feel like doing."
U.S. Institute of Peace leaders regain control of HQ after DOGE takeover
A dramatic standoff between the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Trump administration ended this week, with a federal judge ruling the government's efforts to dismantle the think tank were illegal.
Some Afrikaners say Trump is being lied to about a "White genocide"
President Trump has singled out White Afrikaner farmers for U.S. refugee status, claiming they're persecuted in South Africa. But most people there say it's simply not true.
ICE to release Georgia teen arrested after now-dismissed traffic charges
19-year-old Ximena Arias Cristobal was granted bond, weeks after ICE arrested her following traffic charges that were later dismissed.
What is the Golden Dome? Here's what to know about Trump's plan.
President Trump's missile defense project, called the "Golden Dome for America," could cost hundreds of billions of dollars.
ICE denied request for Mahmoud Khalil to hold his baby, wife and ACLU say
ICE officials and a prison contractor refused to grant a contact visit between Mahmoud Khalil and his family, the American Civil Liberties Union said.
Judge says DHS violated order with attempted South Sudan deportations
DHS officials said the eight men were in the U.S. illegally from Cuba, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, South Sudan and Vietnam, and all had criminal convictions.
Pentagon says it accepted Boeing jet from Qatar to be used for Trump
The Defense Department says it has accepted a Boeing jet from Qatar that will be retrofitted and used to transport President Trump.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to block effort to get information on DOGE
A federal district judge ordered DOGE to turn over information to a government watchdog group that filed a FOIA request for its records.
Texas lawmakers advance bill to clarify medical exceptions under restrictive abortion law
Texas lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S.,
Trump, South African president have tense exchange in White House meeting
President Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who pushed back on claims about White genocide in South Africa.
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RFK Jr. releases report on childhood chronic disease. Here's what to know.
The "Make America Healthy Again" report outlines what it says are four leading drivers of childhood disease, but it is facing criticism from some health officials.
Woman describes encounter with Jewish Museum shooting suspect
Katie Kalisher told "CBS Mornings" she unknowingly comforted the alleged shooter, thinking he was looking for a safe space after the gunshots at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
Treasury Department set to phase out the penny
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
Nike to hike prices on certain products as part of seasonal adjustment
Nike will raise prices on footwear, clothing and equipment starting this week.
Supreme Court deadlocks in battle over first religious charter school
The Supreme Court deadlocked 4-4, blocking the attempt to establish the nation's first religious charter school.
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Treasury Department set to phase out the penny
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
Nike to hike prices on certain products as part of seasonal adjustment
Nike will raise prices on footwear, clothing and equipment starting this week.
Walmart to slash roughly 1,500 corporate jobs
Walmart said it would eliminate members of its global tech workforce in a memo sent to employees on Wednesday.
Jobs program for the formerly incarcerated tackles trucking industry shortage
The industry is facing a shortage of about 60,000 drivers, according to the American Trucking Association.
Here's how to save money on your summer vacation, despite rising prices
Some travel expenses are up, but there are still ways to save money on your summer vacation.
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Judge blocks Trump's executive order dismantling Education Department
Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its reduction-in-force at the Education Department, which was announced on March 11.
Treasury Department set to phase out the penny
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
Supreme Court deadlocks in battle over first religious charter school
The Supreme Court deadlocked 4-4, blocking the attempt to establish the nation's first religious charter school.
Woman shot after failing to stop at CIA headquarters gate, sources say
A woman was shot by CIA security after she failed to stop at a gate at the agency's headquarters in Virginia, sources say.
Ex-congressional candidate gets 3 years for threatening to have opponent killed
A former Florida Republican congressional candidate accused of threatening to have his primary opponent murdered by a purported foreign hit squad was sentenced to three years in federal prison.
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RFK Jr. releases report on childhood chronic disease. Here's what to know.
The "Make America Healthy Again" report outlines what it says are four leading drivers of childhood disease, but it is facing criticism from some health officials.
Generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy banned
Starting today, pharmacies can no longer make cheaper alternatives to popular weight loss drugs, driving up costs for millions. Dr. Celine Gounder joins to explain what this means for patients.
FDA expands COVID vaccine warning about possible side effect
The FDA is requiring COVID vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna to update their warnings about the possible risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
Texas lawmakers advance bill to clarify medical exceptions under restrictive abortion law
Texas lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S.,
Disabled students say they feel left behind in emergencies
From fires to tornadoes to potential violence inside schools, millions of public school children with disabilities fear they will be left behind in emergency situations.
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Cabin owner wakes up to find 440-foot cargo ship on his doorstep
A massive cargo ship sailed up onto shore just meters from Johan Helberg's house. He slept through the whole commotoion.
Israeli Embassy staff members fatally shot were about to get engaged
Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, Israeli Embassy staff members, were identified as the victims of a shooting outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
North Korea's Kim fumes after seeing new warship damaged in launch event
North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un said a new naval destroyer was damaged in a "serious accident and criminal act caused by absolute carelessness."
World leaders condemn shooting of Israeli Embassy staff in D.C.
World leaders react to the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, as Israel blames antisemitic incitement.
Israel condemned over "warning shots" fired near diplomats in West Bank
Israel faces calls from more than 12 nations, including allies, to explain why forces opened fire as a large delegation of diplomats visited the occupied West Bank.
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Tramell Tillman steps into "Mission: Impossible"
Best known for "Severance," Tramell Tillman takes on the role of Captain Bledsoe in the new "Mission: Impossible" film, earning standout reviews and sharing the screen with Tom Cruise.
Tramell Tillman on his journey from "Severance" to "Mission: Impossible"
Best known for "Severance," actor Tramell Tillman takes on the role of Captain Bledsoe in the new "Mission: Impossible" film.
Ronny Chieng celebrates Gold House honor with
As a 2025 Hall of Fame inductee, Ronny Chieng shares how growing up across continents, failing the New York bar exam and landing on "The Daily Show" shaped his rise and his voice.
Michelle Williams and Jennifer Simard on new play
In the Broadway musical adaptation of "Death Becomes Her," Jennifer Simard and Michelle Williams bring new life to a tale of eternal youth, fierce competition, and the power of female friendship.
Kermit the Frog gives a graduate speech
Two years after CBS Mornings' own Gayle King gave the graduation address, the university welcomes a new kind of icon: Kermit the Frog, who sat down to talk about the honor.
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iPhone designer Jony Ive joining OpenAI as part of $6.5 billion deal
Jony Ive, the famed designer behind iconic Apple products, will join OpenAI to create devices with generative artificial intelligence capability.
How to deal with AI coming for your job
Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman recently warned his employees about the impact of artificial intelligence on their jobs. Kaufman joins CBS News with more on his tips to beat the AI curve.
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.
Half of states now have laws that ban or regulate cellphones in schools
Bills have sprinted through legislatures this year in states as varied as New York and Oklahoma, reflecting a broad consensus that phones are bad for kids.
Survey finds teachers increasingly use AI
As many students face criticism and punishment for using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT for assignments, new reporting shows that many instructors are increasingly using those same programs. New York Times technology reporter Kashmir Hill joins the "Daily Report" to discuss her piece on the topic.
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NOAA reveals 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
With the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, NOAA forecasters announced their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect this year.
Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
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.
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D.C. killings investigation ongoing
A man shouting "free Palestine" was arrested after apparently claiming responsibility for the shooting deaths of two Israeli Embassy workers in Washington, D.C. Doug Kouns, a former FBI special agent, joins CBS News 24/7 with more on the next steps in the investigation that could include hate crime charges.
ADL on Israeli Embassy workers killed
The FBI is investigating the killings of two Israeli Embassy workers in Washington, D.C. Oren Segal, the senior vice president of counter-extremism and intelligence at the Anti-Defamation League, joins CBS News 24/7 with his reaction to the attack.
Israeli Embassy workers killed in D.C.
Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, two Israeli Embassy workers, were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., Wednesday. 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez was arrested after allegedly taking credit for the attack. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Kid Cudi to testify in "Diddy" trial
Rapper Kid Cudi is set to testify Thursday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. Cassie Ventura, Combs' ex-girlfriend, and Cudi were in a brief relationship 14 years ago. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
What we know about suspect in shooting of 2 Israeli Embassy employees
The suspect in the fatal shooting of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., has been identified as a 30-year-old from Chicago.
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NASA's Mars Perseverance's snaps new selfie with a Martian dust devil
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
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.
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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
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Details on Trump-South Africa meeting video
During his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, President Trump played a video alleging genocide against White South Africans. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
2 arrested for allegedly helping escaped inmates
Louisiana State Police have arrested Cortnie Harris and Corvanntay Baptiste for allegedly helping some of the New Orleans escaped inmates. Investigators say Harris called an escapee before the breakout and drove him around after. Baptiste brought food to an escapee hiding out.
Dogs rescued after San Diego plane crash
The Humane Society came to the aid of a group of dogs that were caught up in the plane crash that rocked a San Diego neighborhood Thursday morning. San Diego CBS affiliate KFMB reports.
Early details on San Diego plane crash
A small plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday morning, killing several people. CBS News Los Angeles reports.
White House: Trump saddened by D.C. shooting
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt began her press briefing on Thursday by addressing the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. Leavitt said President Trump is "saddened and outraged" over the deaths.