House committees issue new subpoenas in Ukraine probe
Three committees issued subpoenas to the secretary of defense and acting White House budget director
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This week's Trump impeachment inquiry developments
Scott Pelley reports the new developments in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump and speaks with voters and two members of Congress from both sides of the aisle who say the inquiry is necessary
Democrats subpoena White House in impeachment inquiry
House Democrats on Friday issued a subpoena to the White House for documents related to the whistleblower complaint
White House subpoenaed in impeachment probe
Sondland, along with Kurt Volker and Bill Taylor sought to convince Ukraine it should investigate Burisma, the Ukrainian company that put Hunter Biden on its board
What is impeachment and how does it work?
The formal impeachment inquiry focuses on President Trump's urging of the Ukrainian president to investigate Joe Biden and the pause in congressionally approved military aid for Ukraine
Texts show diplomats spent weeks pushing Ukraine to open investigations
Diplomats spent weeks trying to persuade the Ukrainian government to commit to announcing it would open investigations that would help President Trump politically
Ukraine to review cases into firm linked to Hunter Biden
President Trump had urged Ukraine to investigate Burisma, a gas firm where Hunter Biden previously served on the board
Whistleblower points to IRS audits of Trump or Pence tax returns
House Ways and Means panel chairman says federal employee is claiming possible "inappropriate efforts to influence" mandatory audit program
House committees release trove of Ukraine documents live updates
The chairmen of the three House committees released a trove of materials provided by the former special envoy to Ukraine
Joe Biden vows "I'm not going anywhere" in speech
The speech came as Trump kept up his accusations of impropriety against Biden and his son, though he has not offered any proof
Whistleblower contacted House Intel staff before filing complaint
The New York Times first reported the whistleblower reached out to a committee staffer after unsuccessfully trying to raise concerns internally
Trump says White House will cooperate with possible subpoenas
President Trump is doubling down on attacks on his critics as he meets and holds a press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö
Trump lashes out at Democrats over impeachment probe
The president said the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee is a "lowlife" who should be arrested for treason
Fact checking Trump on the whistleblower complaint
President Trump has leveled a variety of claims about the whistleblower and what the whistleblower reported. Here's what's accurate and what's not
Pompeo clashes with Democrats over diplomats' testimony
The secretary of state said a demand for depositions was an "attempt to intimidate" State Department officials
"Civil War 2" trends on Twitter after Trump post
While some joked about signing up for "Civil War 2" others pointed out how dangerous it was for the president to incite war via Twitter
What is treason and who can be convicted of it?
President Trump has accused several of his rivals, including a congressman, of "treason"
House Democrats subpoena Giuliani for Ukraine docs
Three House committees issued a subpoena demanding documents related to Rudy Giuliani's attempts to pressure the Ukrainian government
Why the impeachment inquiry into President Trump was launched
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff talk with Scott Pelley about the impeachment inquiry of President Trump
Impeachment inquiry speeds up with Giuliani subpoena and Barr revelations
A series of rapid-fire developments brought the House impeachment inquiry into clearer focus
Dem lawmaker says complaint is "road map" for impeachment probe
Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell said the whistleblower complaint at the center of an renewed impeachment push will serve as a "road map" to probe President Trump's actions
Will Hurd, GOP rep, says Trump impeachment "premature"
The Texas Republican said Speaker Pelosi's decision to initiate an impeachment inquiry was made to "placate some of the extreme wings of her party"
Giuliani says Pompeo told him he was aware of Ukraine outreach
The president's personal lawyer said the secretary of state told him he knew of the unorthodox diplomatic campaign
Transcript: Rudy Giuliani on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rudy Giuliani that aired Sunday, September 29, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
CBS News poll: Majority of Americans, Democrats approve impeachment inquiry
But Americans are divided on whether President Trump's actions deserve impeachment, while Republicans back him
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Judge blocks Trump admin. from deploying California National Guard in Los Angeles
A U.S. district judge blocked Trump from deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and said control of the Guard must be returned to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Federal judge orders unsealing of more Epstein files in New York
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
House to vote today on must-pass $900 billion defense policy bill
The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.
Democrats' path to power may come through hundreds of races far from Washington
In a new strategy memo, the leader of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee makes a case that the party has a "once in a generation" chance to flip over 650 state legislative seats.
Rod Paige, architect of No Child Left Behind policy, dies at 92
Under Rod Paige's leadership, the Department of Education implemented the No Child Left Behind policy that in 2002 became former President George W. Bush's signature education law.
Elon Musk suggests he wouldn't do DOGE over again
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral runoff, breaking 30-year Democratic drought
Higgins defeated former city manager Emilio Gonzalez with 59% of the vote, pledging to tackle housing affordability, climate resilience, and restore trust at City Hall.
Trump to name DHS official to be ambassador to El Salvador, sources say
President Trump intends to name the deputy homeland security secretary to be the U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, multiple sources told CBS News.
Supreme Court weighs campaign finance limits in GOP-backed challenge
Congress has enacted limits on how much money a political committee can spend in coordination with a federal candidate.
Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
Trump says he's "crushing" inflation as GOP faces affordability concerns
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Treasury Dept. informs Erika Kirk that Turning Point USA not under investigation
A producer for "The Charlie Kirk Show" podcast said there had been false claims about the finances of Turning Point USA.
Mace criticizes GOP leaders for "restrictive and ineffective" control of House
Rep. Nancy Mace, a South Carolina Republican, criticized House GOP leaders in an op-ed for what she called their "restrictive and ineffective" control of the chamber.
DOJ faces call for internal probe into legal opinion on Venezuelan boat strikes
A bipartisan group of former ethics officials is asking for an internal Justice Department investigation into the legal opinion justifying strikes against alleged drug boats.
DOJ can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
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DNC chair points to 2025 wins as a map out of the wilderness heading into midterms
"I won't feel like we're out of the wilderness until we win in '28," DNC Chairman Ken Martin told CBS News in the first in a series of interviews with both major parties' leaders ahead of next year's midterms.
Democrats see Miami mayoral race as litmus test on Trump economy, immigration
National Democrats have deployed resources for County Commissioner Eileen Higgins, while Mr. Trump has endorsed former City Manager Emilio Gonzalez.
Trump says he's letting Nvidia sell advanced chips to China
President Trump says the U.S. will take a 25% cut of sales of advanced Nvidia chips to China.
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.
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Trump admin moves to end SAVE plan for millions of student borrowers
Current SAVE borrowers will have "limited time" to enroll in a new loan repayment plan and begin repaying their loans, the Education Department said.
Judge blocks Trump admin. from deploying California National Guard in Los Angeles
A U.S. district judge blocked Trump from deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and said control of the Guard must be returned to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Ice Age lake at Death Valley reemerges after record rainfall
An ancient lake reemerged in Death Valley National Park, after the California desert region experienced a period of record rainfall.
Federal judge orders unsealing of more Epstein files in New York
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Tony Dokoupil named anchor of the "CBS Evening News"
Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Dokoupil will anchor the "CBS Evening News" beginning on Jan. 5, 2026.
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Trump admin moves to end SAVE plan for millions of student borrowers
Current SAVE borrowers will have "limited time" to enroll in a new loan repayment plan and begin repaying their loans, the Education Department said.
GoFundMe fundraisers to pay for basic living expenses surged in 2025
Fundraising patterns reflect Americans' mounting affordability challenges, according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan.
MacKenzie Scott announces she donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
Why fighting inflation may not be the best way to make life more affordable
Beating back inflation is only half the battle in lowering the cost of living — you also have to think about people's pay, economists argue.
Trump says he's "crushing" inflation as GOP faces affordability concerns
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
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Judge blocks Trump admin. from deploying California National Guard in Los Angeles
A U.S. district judge blocked Trump from deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and said control of the Guard must be returned to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Federal judge orders unsealing of more Epstein files in New York
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
House to vote today on must-pass $900 billion defense policy bill
The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.
Democrats' path to power may come through hundreds of races far from Washington
In a new strategy memo, the leader of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee makes a case that the party has a "once in a generation" chance to flip over 650 state legislative seats.
Rod Paige, architect of No Child Left Behind policy, dies at 92
Under Rod Paige's leadership, the Department of Education implemented the No Child Left Behind policy that in 2002 became former President George W. Bush's signature education law.
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Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
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.
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Australia's new social media ban started with a mom saying, "Do something!"
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
How one couple sparked a global movement for a smartphone-free childhood
For thousands of parents in 39 countries, including the U.S., the goal is simple: More time outdoors, and a childhood lived offline as much as possible.
5 arrested in crypto heist after man murdered, woman kidnapped
The woman was freed at midnight and reported the abduction. Police later found her partner's body in a wooded area.
Read María Corina Machado's Nobel Prize speech, given by her daughter
The daughter of María Corina Machado gave a speech in Oslo on Wednesday on behalf of her mother, who was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
Sophie Kinsella, author of best-selling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
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Sombr talks about writing breakout hits
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Carly Pearce on new music
Grammy-winning country music superstar Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, fans relating to the lyrics in her music and being vulnerable.
Joe Bonamassa album pays tribute to B.B. King
Five-time Grammy Award winner Joe Bonamassa may already hold the record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard blues albums chart with 29, but he has no plans to stop anytime soon. His upcoming album is a tribute to B.B. King and includes tracks from artists like Aloe Blacc and Eric Clapton. "CBS Mornings" gets a behind-the-scenes look.
Sophie Kinsella, author of best-selling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
Lucas Bravo on new "Emily in Paris" season
Lucas Bravo, who stars as Gabriel in "Emily in Paris," talks about the new season of the show, what he loves about his character and working with Lily Collins. Plus, he discusses playing a villain role in the series, "The Seduction."
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Australia's new social media ban started with a mom saying, "Do something!"
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
Australian teens challenge social media ban
Australia began enforcing a social media ban for kids under the age of 16. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio 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.
A couple's smartphone-free movement for kids
A U.K. couple started with a simple message, asking on Instagram if other parents could ban together to start a smartphone-free childhood. It's now grown to a global movement, with a chapter in 39 countries. Leigh Kiniry reports.
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.
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"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.
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5 arrested in crypto heist after man murdered, woman kidnapped
The woman was freed at midnight and reported the abduction. Police later found her partner's body in a wooded area.
Prosecutors release video of Mangione arrest
More details about Luigi Mangione's arrest in Pennsylvania are emerging as prosecutors argue for certain evidence to be admissible in his upcoming trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Authorities search for fake heiress scammer
A 73-year-old woman is on the run after allegedly posing as an heiress with a multimillion-dollar secret trust fund. Authorities say Mary Carole McDonnell scammed nearly $30 million from banks and is now on the FBI's most wanted list.
Family of teen killed by police to get $30M
The family of Konoa Wilson will receive $30 million from the city of San Diego after the 16-year-old was shot and killed by a police officer in January while fleeing gunfire. Carter Evans reports.
Video shows officers finding Luigi Mangione
New York prosecutors released never-before-seen bodycam video of the moment Altoona, Pennsylvania, police officers found Luigi Mangione at a McDonald's last December following a five-day manhunt. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last December and has pleaded not guilty.
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Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"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.
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Latest on lawsuit over Jan. 6 plaque
The Justice Department is trying to get a lawsuit dismissed that calls for a plaque commemorating police officers injured on Jan. 6 to be hung at the U.S. Capitol. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Republicans introduce more healthcare bills
Republican lawmakers are exploring three different health care proposals to navigate the fallout of the Affordable Care Act tax subsidies possibly expiring. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Lawmakers push to see boat strike video
Lawmakers are calling for the release of video from the second boat strike on an alleged drug trafficking vessel on Sept. 2. CBS News national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Trump says he's crushing inflation
President Trump told the crowd at a Pennsylvania rally that he's crushing inflation despite Americans voicing affordability concerns. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more details.
Lawmakers threaten to withhold Hegseth funds
Democratic lawmakers are putting pressure on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to release the remaining Sept. 2 boat strikes video for more transparency on the operation near Venezuela. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.