Former DHS chief: No security crisis near southern border
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson tells host Michael Morell there's too much fear-mongering in today's political discourse
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Transcript: Jeh Johnson on "Intelligence Matters"
The former DHS chief says there’s no security crisis near the southern border
Transcript: Vicki Huddleston on "Intelligence Matters"
Venezuela showdown could lead to U.S. confrontation with Cuba, says former top U.S. diplomat
Transcript: Michael Rogers on "Intelligence Matters"
Former NSA director on actions U.S. can take to deter cyber attacks
Transcript: David Cohen, Avril Haines talk with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters"
Two former CIA deputy directors weigh the merits of speaking out for agency leadership
Former top CIA officials weigh merits of speaking out
On the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week, CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell talks with two fellow former CIA deputy directors, Avril Haines and David Cohen
Transcript: Robert Pape talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters"
To recruit in the U.S., ISIS steals Western ideas, says terrorism expert Robert Pape
To recruit in the U.S., ISIS steals Western ideas, says terrorism expert Robert Pape
On the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week, Pape, the director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats (CPOST) at the University of Chicago, talks with CBS' Michael Morell
Transcript: Antony Blinken talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters"
The onetime Biden aide also discusses what a potential the former vice president's foreign policy might look like
Terror threat is "getting worse" says Lisa Monaco
On the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week, former White House counterterrorism chief Lisa Monaco warns risks of radicalization for potential domestic terrorists may be increasing
Transcript: Lisa Monaco with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters"
Former White House counterterrorism chief Lisa Monaco talks with Morell about terror threat that's "getting worse"
Top economist Gary Hufbauer on how the "envy factor" fuels global populism
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, Hufbauer talks with host Michael Morell about what's killing jobs in the U.S.
The U.S. national security strategy: One year later
On CBS News "Intelligence Matters" podcast, guest host retired Admiral Sandy Winnefeld examines blueprint's progress with document's lead author, Nadia Schadlow
Transcript: Nadia Schadlow talks with Sandy Winnefeld on "Intelligence Matters"
Former Trump deputy national security adviser for strategy talks with former Vice Chairman of Joint Chiefs Sandy Winnefeld on "Intelligence Matters" this week
CIA's former head of science and tech: U.S. falling behind in new space race
On the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week, Glenn Gaffney talked with host Michael Morell about the ground the U.S. is losing in the space race to Russia and China
Transcript: Glenn Gaffney talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters"
The executive vice president of In-Q-Tel, the CIA's venture capitalist arm, talks with Morell about the space race
NYPD counterterrorism chief says today's threats are "two inches deep but miles wide"
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, John Miller talks with host Michael Morell about the nature of the threat posed by global extremist groups like al Qaeda and ISIS
Transcript: John Miller talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters"
Terror groups like al Qaeda and ISIS maintain a global reach, NYPD's John Miller tells Michael Morell on the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week
Leaving Afghanistan would cause "greater problem" says former senior CIA paramilitary officer
On the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week, Phil Reilly tells host Michael Morell that U.S. presence is needed to prevent Taliban from regaining outsize power
Transcript: Phil Reilly talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters" podcast
Former top CIA paramilitary officer tells Morell that leaving Afghanistan would cause a "greater problem"
Former top DOD official Michael Vickers says U.S., China battling to control "industries of the future"
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, Vickers talked with host Michael Morell about the threats posed by China and Russia to the U.S.
Transcript: Michael Vickers talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters" podcast
Former Under secretary of Defense for Intelligence talks with Morell about the battle between the U.S. and China over the industries of the future
U.S. military might "struggle to win, or perhaps lose" war with China or Russia, report says
"America's ability to defend its allies, its partners and its own vital interests is increasingly in doubt," report's authors write. On the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week, National Defense Strategy Commission co-chair talks with Michael Morell
Transcript: Eric Edelman talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters" podcast
The co-chair of the National Defense Strategy Commission talked with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters," a weekly podcast
Transcript: David Cohen talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters" podcast
Cohen, a former Treasury under secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, talked with Michael Morell about the use of sanctions as a foreign and national security tool
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DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow non-citizens to vote
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sent letters to election officials in all 50 states threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote.
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.
Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.
Senate GOP leaders say they've talked with McConnell by phone
The top Republicans in the Senate spoke with the Kentucky Republican by phone this week, according to their spokespeople.
Prosecutors in LA announce charges against Indian syndicate "Bishnoi"
An indictment announced in Los Angeles accuses Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of "H.S.N." — the apparent initials for Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18, 2023, near a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he encouraged Graham Platner to step aside
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he spoke with Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner and recommended that he exit the Senate race.
Rahm Emanuel expected to say Israel needs "significant changes" in speech
Rahm Emanuel is viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate and has been a longtime defender of Israel.
U.K. far-right leader Nigel Farage resigns as lawmaker in risky gamble
Populist British lawmaker Nigel Farage has resigned amid a financial scandal, but says he'll run in a snap election to reclaim his seat.
Cuba slowly getting power back after third nationwide blackout in 6 months
Cubans were gradually getting power restored after the third nationwide power outage this year, causing mounting despair in the face of an energy collapse precipitated by a U.S. fuel blockade.
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Senate Democrats push Trump-affiliated companies for answers about IRS settlement
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer and Ron Wyden are probing whether companies affiliated with the Trump family are included in a DOJ deal to resolve a lawsuit brought by President Trump.
Democrats Stevens and El-Sayed spar in tense Michigan Senate debate
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.
Trump weighs allowing Turkey to have F-35s as NATO summit begins
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.
Top Democrats call on Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA President Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Transcript: Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Democrat of New York, and Carlos Gimenez, Republican of Florida, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. The interview was taped on July 2, 2026.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Giminez join Ed O'Keefe.
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License of Utah school where Paris Hilton alleged she was abused is revoked
Utah has revoked the license of a boarding school where Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager, saying the school has "failed to provide applicable health and safety services for clients."
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Navy identifies missing sailor after Arabian Sea emergency landing
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
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Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
USPS raising the price of a Forever stamp starting on Sunday
The cost of a first-class Forever stamp has climbed 41% since 2021, and postal officials have signaled they want prices to rise even more.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Walmart cuts prices on thousands of items, including beef and soda
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
Toyota, in $3.6 billion move, shifting Tacoma production to Texas from Mexico
Toyota is shifting most production of its midsize Tacoma pickup truck from Mexico to the U.S. as part of a $3.6 billion investment in its Texas plant.
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DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow non-citizens to vote
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sent letters to election officials in all 50 states threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote.
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Navy identifies missing sailor after Arabian Sea emergency landing
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mexico probing possible U.S. violation in drug lord capture: "Someone lied"
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Rahm Emanuel expected to say Israel needs "significant changes" in speech
Rahm Emanuel is viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate and has been a longtime defender of Israel.
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Prince Harry loses long legal battle against U.K. tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
Common on starring in "Silo" series
Common speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the series "Silo," which is back for a third season. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner reveals what drew him to his character. He also discusses recent performances, including at the BET Awards and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Sophie Chen Keller reads "Little Wonder"
Oprah Winfrey selected "Little Wonder" by acclaimed author Sophie Chen Keller as her latest book club pick. Keller reads an excerpt from her novel about an extraordinary journey of hope and love.
Details emerge of Swift-Kelce wedding
The highly anticipated wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Page Six senior reporter Carlos Greer joins with the emerging details.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
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Satellites search for wildfires from space
FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
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.
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
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New video in Charlie Kirk suspect court case
Prosecutors allege that Tyler Robinson shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he was speaking at an event for Turning Point USA. In court on Tuesday, a judge allowed new surveillance footage from the day the conservative activist was shot and killed.
New video of alleged Kirk murder suspect
Prosecutors revealed new video from the moments before and after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Carter Evans reports from Utah with details on the pretrial hearing there on Tuesday.
Former Bucknell football coach charged
Two years after the death of an 18-year-old football player at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania, the team's former strength and conditioning coach has been hit with felony charges, including aggravated hazing and involuntary manslaughter. Mark Strassmann reports.
Mexico probing possible U.S. violation in drug lord capture: "Someone lied"
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect in court
Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, is back in a Utah court for a preliminary hearing. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more details.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Engineering professor on NYC high-rise fears
In Midtown Manhattan, buildings had to be evacuated after at least two columns were found buckling at a high-rise construction site. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also said there are multiple cracks and sagging floors. Magued Iskander, a professor at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Former ambassador to NATO on Trump, Turkey
President Trump touted his growing relationship with Turkey during a two-day NATO summit in Ankara. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Democratic strategist on Platner's campaign
Democratic support is fading for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after accusations that he sexually assaulted his former girlfriend in 2021. Democratic strategist and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne has more.
FDA investigating infant botulism outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism linked to baby formula. Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused when babies consume bacteria with spores that produce a toxin in the gut. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
New video in Charlie Kirk suspect court case
Prosecutors allege that Tyler Robinson shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he was speaking at an event for Turning Point USA. In court on Tuesday, a judge allowed new surveillance footage from the day the conservative activist was shot and killed.