Lawmakers obtain Epstein banking records, release new photos of private island
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released "never-before-seen" images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
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CBS News poll finds most would oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela
Those prioritizing economy say Trump is not spending enough time on it, as ratings of economy, his handling of inflation slip.
Trump says he's signed bill to release Epstein files
President Trump said Wednesday he has signed a bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.
Epstein messages show effort to connect with former friend Bill Gates
"He wants to talk to you but his wife won't let him," an apparent adviser to Gates told Epstein.
Epstein survivor expresses hope for transparency after vote to release files
Annie Farmer, who testified that she was sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what she expects from the Epstein files.
Epstein bill heading to Trump's desk after clearing final hurdle in Congress
The House sent to the Senate a bill that would force the release of the Epstein files, the final procedural move before President Trump's signature.
Inside Jeffrey Epstein's relationship with Saudi Arabia
Documents suggest Epstein had contacts with the Saudi royal family and traveled to the Kingdom in the last years of his life.
What are the Epstein files that could be released by DOJ?
If President Trump signs the bill passed by the House and Senate requiring DOJ to release documents tied to investigations of Jeffrey Epstein, here's what could be published.
Why this GOP congressman voted against releasing the Epstein files
GOP Rep. Clay Higgins was the only House member to vote against a bill that would require the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein files bill will head to Trump's desk after approval by House and Senate
The Senate has approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act to compel the release of documents, after the House passed it 427 to 1.
Will more Epstein files be released? Congress adds pressure on Trump's DOJ.
The measure compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein won congressional approval. In a sudden reversal, President Trump told lawmakers they should vote for it.
Larry Summers says he's "stepping back from public commitments" over Epstein emails
Former Harvard President Larry Summers said Monday he's "deeply ashamed" after messages between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released last week.
Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.
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Greene says Trump's stance on Epstein files is "huge miscalculation"
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told "CBS Mornings" that President Trump's opposition to releasing files from the federal investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a "huge miscalculation."
Trump asks Justice Department to probe Epstein's ties to Democrats, banks
President Trump accused Democrats of using what he calls the "Epstein hoax" to defect blame for the government shutdown.
Epstein's emails, texts with inner circle show Trump was a regular topic
Thousands of pages of Epstein documents released by the House Oversight Committee include emails and texts with close contacts that often touched on President Trump.
Epstein petition secures final signature to force House vote on releasing files
An effort to force a House vote on compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein secured the final signature it needed Wednesday.
Epstein said Trump "knew about the girls" in 2019 email, House Democrats say
The three emails appear to be exchanges between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the author Michael Wolff and Epstein.
Ghislaine Maxwell plans to ask Trump to commute sentence, House Democrats say
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking co-conspirator, is planning to apply for a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence, House Judiciary Committee Democrats say.
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Dems seek details on Epstein co-conspirator probe that was "inexplicably killed"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein provided the Justice Department with "precise and detailed" information about 20 alleged co-conspirators, House Democrats say.
King Charles wants brother Andrew stripped of his final military title
The former Prince Andrew is set to lose his final military title, as King Charles continues shunning his younger brother over historic ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein cultivated celebrity relationships, even as his 2019 arrest neared
Jeffrey Epstein's schedule, flight logs and personal calendars detail his connections with high-profile people including Woody Allen and leaders in finance and public affairs.
Virginia Giuffre's memoir gives personal account of Prince Andrew accusations
Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir shares a personal account of the story that made headlines worldwide: her accusations against Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre, in her own words
She was a 16-year-old employee at Mar-a-Lago in 2000 when she says she was recruited into Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring. Before her death by suicide earlier this year, Giuffre wrote a memoir, "Nobody's Girl," and sought the release of the Epstein Files.
Prince Andrew gives up his royal titles in fallout from Epstein scandal
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
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Luigi Mangione in court for pretrial hearing
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, returned to court Monday for a pretrial hearing. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with analysis.
New evidence revealed in Mangione hearing
Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City, was back in court Monday as his defense attorneys try to have certain evidence withheld from his upcoming state trial. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
8 Matisse artworks stolen from library in São Paulo, Brazilian officials say
One of two suspects has been arrested in the theft of eight artworks by Matisse, as well as five pieces by Brazilian modernist painter Candido Portinari.
Drawing attention to domestic violence
It's one of the most common violent crimes in America, but many experts say we don't talk about it enough. Domestic violence is behind the majority of shootings where women are injured or killed. The head of our CBS News Crime and Public Safety Unit, Anna Schecter, takes a closer look at the issue.
Miami Heat star Terry Rozier pleads not guilty in sports betting case
NBA star Terry Rozier was arrested in Orlando in October during a sweeping FBI crackdown in which 34 defendants were charged across two federal indictments.
13 inmates found dead after explosion at prison in Ecuador
The deaths occurred Sunday at a prison in the coastal city of Machala, Ecuador, after "the detonation of an explosive device" outside, officials said.
Greene speaks out rift with Trump
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, spoke out on "60 Minutes" about her dynamic with President Trump ever since she joined calls for the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Newly released video in Mangione case
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the muder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, returns to court Monday. Prosecutors say newly released surveillance video shows the moments before and after the deadly shooting last year. Prosecutors also released new photos of what Mangione was allegedly carrying the day of his arrest.
Russia jails soldiers who tortured and killed pro-Moscow American
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
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Trump walks back support for releasing video of second boat strike
Over the weekend, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to commit to releasing video of a September boat strike operation.
More than 75% of homes across the U.S. are unaffordable, study finds
Homeownership can feel like a luxury when only a sliver of the country's housing market is affordable for most Americans, Bankrate analyst says.
Fired FBI agents file lawsuit against Patel, Bondi, FBI and DOJ
Ex-FBI agents are trying to get their jobs back, claiming they were fired during Trump's second term for their efforts in 2020 to head off a riot in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
What to expect when the Fed announces next interest rate move this week
The Federal Reserve's last meeting of 2025 will determine whether borrowers get more relief on interest rates.
Miami Heat star Terry Rozier pleads not guilty in sports betting case
NBA star Terry Rozier was arrested in Orlando in October during a sweeping FBI crackdown in which 34 defendants were charged across two federal indictments.
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More than 75% of homes across the U.S. are unaffordable, study finds
Homeownership can feel like a luxury when only a sliver of the country's housing market is affordable for most Americans, Bankrate analyst says.
What to expect when the Fed announces next interest rate move this week
The Federal Reserve's last meeting of 2025 will determine whether borrowers get more relief on interest rates.
Trump announces $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
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Trump walks back support for releasing video of second boat strike
Over the weekend, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to commit to releasing video of a September boat strike operation.
Lawmaker asks what happened to probe into for-profit dialysis industry
Two companies dominate U.S. dialysis services, and a CBS News review of federal data found one-third of dialysis clinics failed to meet federal standards this year.
Defense bill would limit Pentagon travel funds until boat strike footage released
The provision was tucked into the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense policy bill that has passed every year for more six decades.
Fired FBI agents file lawsuit against Patel, Bondi, FBI and DOJ
Ex-FBI agents are trying to get their jobs back, claiming they were fired during Trump's second term for their efforts in 2020 to head off a riot in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
Jasmine Crockett announces campaign for Texas Democratic Senate primary – watch live
Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed paperwork to run for U.S. Senate just hours before the state's deadline — and hours after fellow Democrat Colin Allred dropped out.
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Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
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Defense bill would limit Pentagon travel funds until boat strike footage released
The provision was tucked into the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense policy bill that has passed every year for more six decades.
8 Matisse artworks stolen from library in São Paulo, Brazilian officials say
One of two suspects has been arrested in the theft of eight artworks by Matisse, as well as five pieces by Brazilian modernist painter Candido Portinari.
Wreck of 2,000-year-old pleasure boat discovered off Egypt's coast
Underwater archaeologists announced they had discovered the ancient wreck of an ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria.
4 dead, 1 missing after wave drags swimmers out to sea at Spain tourist spot
A powerful wave dragged a group of swimmers at a popular seawater pool along the coast of the Spanish island of Tenerife. At least four people have died and one is missing.
Zelenskyy seeks support as Trump accuses him of not reading peace proposal
White House envoys say the Ukraine peace process hinges "on Russia's readiness," but Mr. Trump is once again voicing disappointment with Kyiv.
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the full list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Golden Globe nominees announced
"CBS Mornings" reveals the nominees for some of the Golden Globe Awards' biggest categories. Plus, Fandango managing editor Erik Davis breaks down the nominations.
Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a first for a president
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Book excerpt: "The Colonel and the King" by Peter Guralnick
Elvis Presley biographer Peter Guralnick's latest book traces the relationship between the King and Colonel Tom Parker, a manager whose marketing savvy helped launch a rock 'n' roll revolution.
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At least 6 families sue Character.AI
At least six American families are suing Character.AI, its co-founders and Google over the role its chatbot allegedly played in encouraging their children to take their own lives. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent for Puck News, joined CBS News to discuss.
Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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Luigi Mangione in court for pretrial hearing
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, returned to court Monday for a pretrial hearing. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with analysis.
New evidence revealed in Mangione hearing
Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City, was back in court Monday as his defense attorneys try to have certain evidence withheld from his upcoming state trial. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
8 Matisse artworks stolen from library in São Paulo, Brazilian officials say
One of two suspects has been arrested in the theft of eight artworks by Matisse, as well as five pieces by Brazilian modernist painter Candido Portinari.
Drawing attention to domestic violence
It's one of the most common violent crimes in America, but many experts say we don't talk about it enough. Domestic violence is behind the majority of shootings where women are injured or killed. The head of our CBS News Crime and Public Safety Unit, Anna Schecter, takes a closer look at the issue.
Miami Heat star Terry Rozier pleads not guilty in sports betting case
NBA star Terry Rozier was arrested in Orlando in October during a sweeping FBI crackdown in which 34 defendants were charged across two federal indictments.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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Mamdani advises New Yorkers on ICE encounters
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has released a video giving advice to New Yorkers on how to deal with immigration officials. Dave Levinthal, senior editor at NOTUS, and Mario Parker, managing editor at Bloomberg, join to discuss.
Colin Allred on why he left Texas Senate race
Former Democratic Rep. Colin Allred of Texas announced Monday he's dropping out of the Lone Star State's Senate race, and is instead running for a newly drawn House seat. Allred joins "The Takeout" to explain his decision.
Controversy in Illinois House race
An Illinois Democratic congressman denies scheming to install his chief of staff as his successor. Mayra Macias, a lifelong Democrat who has jumped into the House race as an independent, joins "The Takeout" to discuss her campaign
Minnesota lawmaker on fraud scheme
The Treasury Department is now investigating a COVID-relief fraud scheme in Minnesota that the Biden Justice Department prosecuted for years. Republican Minnesota State Rep. Kristin Robbins, who is also running for governor, joins to discuss.
Luigi Mangione in court for pretrial hearing
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, returned to court Monday for a pretrial hearing. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with analysis.