Inauguration Day agenda
Major Garrett gives a rundown of President Obama's agenda on Inauguration Day
Obama's Second Inauguration
Rep. Cantor: "It's about America today"
House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va., speaks about President Obama's address, and the ongoing negotiations
Americans anxious to see Michelle's inaugural gown
Many Americans are anticipating what Michelle Obama will wear at the Inaugural Ball
Reggie Love on four years with Obama, second term
Reggie Love, President Obama's special assistant, speaks about his travels alongside the president and how he thinks the second inauguration will measure up to the first
Obamas attend church service before inauguration
The first family leaves the White House to attend a church service at St. John's Episcopal Church
Obama's inaugural address: How it will compare to the first
Vanity Fair magazine's Dee Dee Myers and presidential historian Douglas Brinkley speak about President Obama's upcoming inaugural address
Crowds hope Obama, Michelle will walk parade
The last time President Obama and first lady Michelle celebrated Inauguration Day, they walked a good part of the parade
Inaugural addresses: Hits and misses of the past
Bill Plante takes a look back at some of the memorable -- and not-so-memorable -- past speeches
Rice: Obama must continue to focus on Middle East
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice talks about Inauguration Day and President Obama's second term foreign policy challenges
Inauguration Day crowd expected to exceed 500K
More than half a million people are expected on the National Mall for President Obama's second inauguration
Schieffer on Inauguration Day: "We look forward to a good speech"
CBS News' chief Washington correspondent and host of "Face the Nation," Bob Schieffer, talks to Charlie Rose and Norah O'Donnell about attending his 13th inauguration
Behind-the-scenes of Inauguration Day security
Senior correspondent John Miller talks about the security challenges faced by law enforcement officials for Inauguration Day
Inauguration Day security: Keeping America safe
CBS News' Bob Orr takes a look at the coordinated effort to make Inauguration Day a secure event
Obama's inaugural speech: What will he say?
President Obama will lay out his vision for his second term in his inaugural address
Inauguration Day: What to expect
President Obama has a full slate of public events on tap for the inauguration
Gibbs: President comfortable about inaugural address
Robert Gibbs, senior adviser to President Obama's reelection campaign, talks about what's in store for Obama's second term
Obama tells donors: Inauguration isn't just about me
Obama thanks donors, says, "What we're doing is celebrating each other and celebrating this incredible nation"
Daughters growing up in the White House
From the children of President John F. Kennedy to President Barack Obama, here's a look at first daughters who have grown up in the White House
Obama sworn in, second term officially begins
The president was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts at the White House; inaugural ceremony takes place Monday
Officials lower turnout projection for inauguration
Fewer people expected after hotel and restaurant reservations, charter bus numbers are tallied
Schieffer: Keep that Inauguration Day feeling
Says the celebration reminds us of democracy's great accomplishments - and could inspire us to do more, if the feeling doesn't subside
Leading the way: Presidential leadership
Historians look at the qualities that our greatest chief executives have used to inspire and move our country forward
Biden officially sworn in for second term
President Obama will be sworn in just before Noon ET today; inaugural ceremonies to be held Monday
Did Obama keep first inaugural promises?
Looking back from the start of his second term, the president partially kept - and broke - some of the promises he made during his first inaugural address
Previewing Monday's inauguration ceremony
On scene at the Capitol, CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes lays out who will be where during President Obama's public inauguration Sunday.
Politics
GOP congresswoman says Trump immigration enforcement has "gone too far"
"The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.
Trump photo shows him viewing "Kennedy Center demolished" document
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk?
U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.
House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
ISIS-K member sentenced to 20 years in prison in case tied to Kabul bombing
An Islamic State group member was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport.
Virginia fines a Microsoft data center for emissions violations
As part of the settlement with Microsoft, the tech giant has agreed to invest $2.4 million toward an environmental project underway in Loudoun County.
Feds paid $9.5 billion in leave costs in 2025 due to DOGE buyout
According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report published Tuesday, the use of paid administrative leave increased by 435% from 2023 to 2025.
Senate Democrats meet with El-Sayed, rallying around Michigan nominee
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with Senate Democrats as they look to rally around his candidacy in the final sprint to November's election.
House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress in Epstein probe
The committee accused Black of defying subpoenas as part of its investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she's cancer-free
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles had a medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic earlier this week, CBS News first reported.
House cutting week short before adjourning until after midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled votes in the chamber that were planned for Thursday ahead of a six-week recess.
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles had medical procedure at Mayo Clinic
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was diagnosed with breast cancer in March.
Obamas' dog Sunny dies: "A cherished member of our family"
"As far as our family was concerned, she was pretty much perfect," former President Obama wrote about Sunny, who was a 13-year-old Portuguese water dog.
U.S. adds sanctions on South Africa, alleging discrimination against White people
The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against White people and other minority groups in South Africa.
House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
Mike Rogers speaks out after skipping Michigan Senate debate
The Republican says the event was a town hall he never committed to and was never on his schedule. He also faulted the moderator, saying you can't hold a "two-on-one event in a TV studio."
DOJ accuses Russian intel agents of plotting to murder U.S.-based dissident
The Justice Department is accusing several members of Russia's intelligence services of running a "global assassination network" that targeted Kremlin critics.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
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Patrick Clancy's wife to appear on 60 Minutes
Ross Douthat's interview with Patrick Clancy and Dr. Rachel Danis airs Sunday on 60 Minutes.
GOP congresswoman says Trump immigration enforcement has "gone too far"
"The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.
1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Trump photo shows him viewing "Kennedy Center demolished" document
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
After nitrogen execution blocked, Alabama inmate to die by lethal injection
Alabama is set to execute a man with a chemical injection, months after a judge blocked the state from putting him to death with nitrogen gas.
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1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Millionaires are everywhere in the U.S., new book says
Getting rich in the U.S. is still possible, but the most common path to wealth doesn't involve working for other people, according to a new book.
OpenAI reveals 6 more incidents of "unexpected or concerning" AI behavior
OpenAI has disclosed six reports of "unexpected or concerning" behavior in artificial intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated.
AI doesn't have rights or feelings, Microsoft's AI chief says
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
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GOP congresswoman says Trump immigration enforcement has "gone too far"
"The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.
Trump photo shows him viewing "Kennedy Center demolished" document
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk?
U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.
House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
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1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
Investigation
A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
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Princess Diana's brother claims Charles told him, "we'll forget her soon"
The late Prince Diana's brother claims in a new book that King Charles had "contempt" for his ex-wife, telling him she would be forgotten "soon enough."
1,700-year-old fragment of "Odyssey" discovered inside library book
The paper was found inside a collection of early Christian manuscripts purchased by Utrecht University in the mid-20th century.
Possible U.S. war crimes in Iran cited by U.N.-backed experts
Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N.'s top human rights body say they have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran.
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U.N. experts say U.S. may have committed war crimes with 2 Iran strikes
U.N.-commissioned rights experts say there are "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes with strikes that killed scores of Iranian civilians.
9th woman found dead in South Africa, adding to fears of serial killer
South African police say a ninth woman's body has been discovered in an area east of Johannesburg, adding that it could be linked to a series of killings they are investigating.
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Jacob Tremblay on starring in "Unabomber"
Jacob Tremblay, who stars in Netflix's new film, "Unabomber," sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss his career, working with Russell Crowe and what it was like to play a young Ted Kaczynski.
Global Citizen founder explains motivations
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival kicks off in New York City's Central Park in late September. Global Citizen co-founder Hugh Evans explains the charity work his organization does.
Sheeran torched over Macklemore tour ousting
Ed Sheeran is facing intense public backlash after rapper Macklemore, who was set to open his upcoming tour dates, was dropped from the production over pro-Palestine comments. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports and Alex Suskind, news director at online music magazine Pitchfork, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Judge Judy's son takes up the gavel in new show
Judge Judy has been a staple of daytime TV for 30 years, but now televised courts are becoming a family affair with her son, Adam Levy, picking up the gavel and donning the robe for "Adam's Law." Judge Levy joins CBS News to preview the new show.
Ed Sheeran speaks out on Macklemore decision
Ed Sheeran spoke out Tuesday after facing backlash for dropping Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestinian statements onstage. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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AI's impact on warfare and weapons
Amid recent warnings by AI leaders over the risks of rapid tech development, Leigh Kiniry reports on how terrorist groups take advantage of AI.
King Charles warns of AI dangers
Britain's King Charles III hosted a summit with tech leaders about the dangers of artificial intelligence. This comes amid an Anthropic report warning that terror groups have attempted to use Claude to develop weapons. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry 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.
Coast Guard concerned about AI crime
The U.S. is investigating cyberattacks on two energy tankers to determine whether Iran was involved. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has what you need to know.
AI crimes provoke legal questions
A question of criminal liability has been raised after some companies reported AI models carrying out concerning behavior. The Free Press contributor and Yale Law School professor Jed Rubenfeld shares his thoughts. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
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Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
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Evidence discovered in "house of horrors"
Investigators are looking into photo and video evidence that appears to show missing women dead inside a so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more on the case.
Coast Guard concerned about AI crime
The U.S. is investigating cyberattacks on two energy tankers to determine whether Iran was involved. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has what you need to know.
AI crimes provoke legal questions
A question of criminal liability has been raised after some companies reported AI models carrying out concerning behavior. The Free Press contributor and Yale Law School professor Jed Rubenfeld shares his thoughts. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
I slept in the room where Lizzie Borden's stepmom was killed. Here's what I found.
In 2019, a brave team of "48 Hours producers" traveled to Fall River, Massachusetts, to spend the night in the house where Andrew and Abby Borden were found brutally murdered.
9th woman found dead in South Africa, adding to fears of serial killer
South African police say a ninth woman's body has been discovered in an area east of Johannesburg, adding that it could be linked to a series of killings they are investigating.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Flash floods slam southwest U.S.
Torrential rain slammed the southwestern U.S., causing flash flooding and other dangerous conditions. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Jacob Tremblay on starring in "Unabomber"
Jacob Tremblay, who stars in Netflix's new film, "Unabomber," sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss his career, working with Russell Crowe and what it was like to play a young Ted Kaczynski.
Patrick Clancy's wife to appear on 60 Minutes
Ross Douthat sat down with Patrick Clancy and Dr. Rachel Danis just weeks after Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Evidence discovered in "house of horrors"
Investigators are looking into photo and video evidence that appears to show missing women dead inside a so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more on the case.
Carney embraces EU associate member plan
The European Union floated the idea of making Canada its first associate member, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embracing the plan. Plus, a photographer spotted President Trump holding a placard that appeared to say "Kennedy Center Demolished." CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.