Eric Shinseki's future in limbo as Obama waits for VA audit
White House spokesman insists president is waiting to see more reports on scandal before holding VA secretary accountable
VA Hospitals Scandal
Eric Shinseki on shaky ground even as he pledges to fix the VA
Democrats, especially those running for re-election, line up to tell Shinseki to step down in the wake of a damning report on VA hospitals
Veteran on Phoenix VA health care: Had I waited, "I might be dead"
Probe of operations at Phoenix VA Health Care System finds 1,700 veterans in need of care were "at risk of being lost or forgotten"
Growing calls for Eric Shinseki to resign in wake of new VA report
An interim report on the investigation into problems at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs hospital reveals delays in treatment have "negatively impacted the quality of care" there
Army boots head of one of its hospitals
Report: Deaths of 2 young patients spurred move; it comes amid newly-ordered review of care at all military facilities and as VA scandal continues to unfold
VA scandal takes center stage again in House
Veterans Affairs officials are scheduled to be grilled about reported secret waiting lists at various VA hospitals
"A gift from God": Conservatives use VA scandal to attack Obamacare
Some conservative pundits say the problems with veterans' healthcare are a sign of things to come under the president's health care law
VA allows more veterans to seek care at private hospitals
Under siege for crushing wait times and reports of misconduct, Veterans Affairs Department agrees to fix recommended by lawmakers
John McCain: Private hospitals could relieve VA health care woes
McCain would allow veterans to seek outside care; Rep. Nancy Pelosi has signaled her openness
VA whistleblower: Patients "were dying while waiting"
Physician tells NYT he alerted federal watchdogs about hospital denying veterans timely care before scandal came out
Facing VA scandal, Obama stresses "sacred obligation" to veterans
President Obama marks Memorial Day in his weekly address with a call to ensure veterans get the benefits they've earned
VA Secretary Eric Shinseki begins to draw friendly fire
Some red-state Democrats are joining Republican calls for Shinseki to step down in the wake of misconduct allegations at VA medical centers
Hagel: "Someone has to be accountable" for VA health care crisis
Defense secretary tells CBS News there will be "zero tolerance" for denying military veterans timely care
Should Eric Shinseki resign?
A new CBS News poll shows Americans are not very happy with either the VA secretary or Obama in the wake of the VA hospital scandal
Veteran: "You're gonna get crushed" by VA health care bureaucracy
Amid allegations of treatment delays and cooked books at VA hospitals, veterans complain of frustrating experiences nationwide
Who do Americans blame for the VA scandal?
CBS News poll: Opinion divided, but more fault Veterans Affairs secretary and department itself than Obama or local VA hospitals
What will it take to fix the VA?
With the VA roiled by scandal and expecting an influx of new vets from wars winding down, it needs solutions
What did Obama know about the VA hospital scandal and when?
The White House is facing increasing scrutiny about what the president knew about wait times at VA hospitals
Women say their husbands died waiting for cancer care from VA
Veterans Administration officials accused of deliberately delaying care in hidden wait times
House moves to give VA secretary broader firing authority
As firestorm over hospital scandal intensifies, Congress's move is not without its criticism
Obama: "I will not tolerate" misconduct at VA hospitals
The president addressed the VA hospital scandal for the first time in three weeks
Obama meets with Eric Shinseki, will address VA hospital scandal
The president's deputy chief of staff is about to visit Phoenix to investigate claims of secret waiting lists at a VA hospital there
Why the VA scandal is the real outrage
John Dickerson: There is a cost to being perpetually outraged - we have nothing left when something genuinely terrible is exposed
White House aide headed to Phoenix VA hospital to investigate scandal
Rob Nabors, who the White House has charged with helping VA Secretary Eric Shinseki look into alleged deaths at VA hospitals
Will Obama work as hard to fix the VA crisis as he did Healthcare.gov?
The Obama administration's response to the VA hospital scandal will be measured against its rescue of Healthcare.gov.
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Buttigieg says he was separated from his children after false report to CPS
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Breaking
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
Epstein's assistant grilled by lawmakers over Amex travel booked for women or girls
U.S. lawmakers recently grilled Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant Lesley Groff about Epstein's use of American Express to book travel for multiple women or girls.
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for public school students
The reading list will take effect starting in 2030.
Exclusive
Senate Democrats push for info on "anti-weaponization" fund, demand hearing
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Jalen Brunson's mom on teaching him to be a leader: "It's how you respond"
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
Newsom proposes federal billionaire tax and AI "public equity" fund
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 28)
Jane Pauley hosts a special program celebrating our nation's semiquincentennial, "These United States - America at 250."
John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining classified information
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Exonerated man's widow calls settlement in yogurt shop murders "blood money"
The city of Austin agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement to be split among four men — including to the widow and daughter of Maurice Pierce — who were wrongfully accused of murdering four teenage girls in a Texas yogurt shop.
U.S. team suffers first 2026 World Cup loss, heads to knockout round
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
LA investigating construction at warehouse involved in massive fire
Los Angeles building inspectors have launched an investigation into alleged unpermitted construction at a warehouse that erupted in flames last week — its second fire in two years.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Hundreds of veterans snag free World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark's throat
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Trump's obsession with SAVE America Act drives Congress into standoff
The president and his conservative allies have stymied other legislation as they unsuccessfully try to pass a voting regulations bill that lacks even simple majority support in the Senate.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
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Buttigieg says he was separated from his children after false report to CPS
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Breaking
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
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Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is spending trillions on AI. Investors want proof it'll pay off.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
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Buttigieg says he was separated from his children after false report to CPS
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Epstein's assistant grilled by lawmakers over Amex travel booked for women or girls
U.S. lawmakers recently grilled Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant Lesley Groff about Epstein's use of American Express to book travel for multiple women or girls.
"Regime Change" authors on Trump's "information bubble" and use of power
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
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Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
World
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U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
4 people convicted over insecticide deaths of tourist family at hotel
Investigators initially suspected food poisoning, but that was quickly dismissed after Turkish media reported that their hotel was dealing with a bedbug infestation.
Ukraine launches huge drone attack on Russia and occupied Crimea
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will ramp up attacks on Russia in an operation "aimed at compelling it to end the war."
AI helps decode new secrets from scrolls burned by Mount Vesuvius
An 18th-century archaeological dig uncovered a library of intact but charred scrolls. Their contents have been unreadable until recently.
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Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
Comedian Druski to make history at BET Awards
Comedian and entertainer Druski will host the BET Awards on Sunday. At 31, he's the youngest host in the show's history. He gave "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson a preview of what to expect.
William Holden, Joseph Cotten mark bicentennial
In the lead-up to America's bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten.
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
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California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
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.
Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes
Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Science
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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.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
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Billionaire Leon Black testifies on Epstein
Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday. After Black ended the interview, the committee issued two subpoenas. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and the U.S. strike on Iran.
Breaking
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Mistrial ruled in Palisades Fire arson case
A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
Space
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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.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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Newsom calls for national tax on billionaires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a national tax on billionaires. Democratic strategist and former Biden adviser John McCarthy and Republican strategist T.W. Arrighi return to "The Takeout" to discuss.
JD Vance compares himself to Richard Nixon
Democratic strategist and former Biden adviser John McCarthy and Republican strategist T.W. Arrighi join "The Takeout" to discuss JD Vance saying Watergate would be a "12-hour news story" if it happened now, the NYC primary results earlier this week, and more.
USMNT gets ready for World Cup knockout round
The U.S. Men's National Team will play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup knockout round next Wednesday. Former midfielder for the U.S. Women's National Team, Kacey White, joins "The Takeout" with analysis and a preview.
California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Billionaire Leon Black testifies on Epstein
Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday. After Black ended the interview, the committee issued two subpoenas. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and the U.S. strike on Iran.