Ketanji Brown Jackson says she worries about state of democracy
"I'm not afraid to use my voice," Jackson said of why she writes dissents.
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Fired Justice Department official warns we are "driving straight into an abyss"
Patty Hartman, who worked with the public affairs team on Jan. 6 prosecutions, was fired Monday by Pam Bondi.
Treasury official Julia Hahn to leave as tariff and trade negotiations intensify
Hahn, a public affairs official who worked on trade and tax cuts at the Treasury Department, is also a veteran of Trump's first term.
Mahmoud Khalil files $20 million claim against Trump administration
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security called Mahmoud Khalil's claim "absurd," accusing him of "hateful behavior and rhetoric" that threatened Jewish students.
Senators seek to protect rural stations amid push to claw back public media funds
The Senate is expected to vote next week on a request from the White House to claw back funding for international aid and public broadcasting.
U.S. doesn't know where it would send Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ICE official says
ICE official Thomas Giles was asked in federal court Thursday about where Kilmar Abrego Garcia would be sent if released from pretrial detention.
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Congress scrutinized this CEO's company 6 years ago. He's now a major donor.
Business is being accused by Sen. Chuck Grassley of having "spent years fleecing taxpayers."
U.S. weapons flowing again to Ukraine, but not fast enough
An U.S. official says some weapons shipments to Ukraine have resumed, as the country's leader seeks more urgent support from his partners.
Judge pauses Trump's birthright citizenship order in class action suit
A federal judge in New Hampshire certified a class action lawsuit over President Trump's birthright citizenship order and issued a preliminary injunction blocking it.
Whistleblower's texts suggest Trump nominee Bove urged lawyer to defy court order
The Senate panel considering Emil Bove's nomination to be a judge has emails regarding allegations he advised DOJ to defy court orders.
French university courts American researchers seeking "scientific asylum"
A French university says almost 300 U.S. researchers have applied for its "Safe Place for Science" program, seeking "scientific asylum" amid Trump's academic funding cuts.
Columbia University trustee calls on board to comply with Trump admin. demands
A member of Columbia University's Board of Trustees is calling on the school to comply with the Trump administration's demands regarding alleged antisemitism on campus.
FIFA opens office in Trump Tower as soccer chief builds close ties to Trump
The leader of FIFA has deepened his relationship with President Trump ahead of next year's World Cup.
Trump picks Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to lead NASA for now
President Trump pulled his former NASA administrator nominee, an Elon Musk-aligned entrepreneur.
Trump administration sues California, arguing animal cruelty laws cause high egg prices
The Trump administration is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his state's animal cruelty laws, arguing they are contributing to high egg prices.
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Tanker struck as Iran threatens to abandon talks over Trump's threats
A tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continued exchanging threats with peace talks on hold.
NATO summit in Turkey beginning as Trump pushes for more defense spending
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump will continue to press other countries to boost defense spending.
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.
French President Macron safe after bomb blasts near hotel in Damascus
France's government says President Emmanuel Macron is safe and will continue his visit to Syria after two bombs exploded outside his hotel in Damascus.
Belgium beats U.S. men 4-1, ending the Americans' World Cup run in Seattle
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup Round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
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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.
Toyota, in $3.6 billion move, shifting Tacoma production to Texas from Mexico
Toyota says it's shifting most production of its mid-size Tacoma pick-up truck from Mexico to the United States as part of a $3.6 billion investment in its San Antonio, Texas plant.
Democrats Stevens and El-Sayed face off in primary debate for Michigan Senate
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.
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.
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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.
NATO summit in Turkey begins as Trump pushes for more defense spending
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump will continue to press other countries to boost defense spending.
Belgium knocks out U.S. men 4-1, ending the Americans' World Cup run in Seattle
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Chris Richards on red card controversy, U.S.-Belgium match: "Business as usual"
U.S. Men's National Team defender Chris Richards spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil in an interview ahead of the knockout match against Belgium.
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.
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Toyota, in $3.6 billion move, shifting Tacoma production to Texas from Mexico
Toyota says it's shifting most production of its mid-size Tacoma pickup truck from Mexico to the United States as part of a $3.6 billion investment in its San Antonio, Texas, plant.
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."
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."
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
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Democrats Stevens and El-Sayed face off in primary debate for Michigan Senate
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.
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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.
NATO summit in Turkey begins as Trump pushes for more defense spending
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump will continue to press other countries to boost defense spending.
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.
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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?'"
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Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
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What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
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Tanker struck as Iran threatens to abandon talks over Trump's threats
A tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continued exchanging threats with peace talks on hold.
French President Macron safe after bomb blasts near hotel in Damascus
France's government says President Emmanuel Macron is safe and will continue his visit to Syria after two bombs exploded outside his hotel in Damascus.
Belgium knocks out U.S. men 4-1, ending the Americans' World Cup run in Seattle
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Chris Richards on red card controversy, U.S.-Belgium match: "Business as usual"
U.S. Men's National Team defender Chris Richards spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil in an interview ahead of the knockout match against Belgium.
Kyiv apartment building hit by multiple Russian strikes month apart
Residents of a Kyiv apartment building hit a second time by a Russian strike greeted emergency responders with dark humor, volunteer Kateryna Tereshkova said.
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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."
Beyoncé releases first new song in two years
Beyoncé released her first new song in two years, "MORNING DEW (DONK)," on the Fourth of July. Caché McClay, a music reporter for USA Today Network, has more.
Details of Swift, Kelce wedding
After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lilia Luciano has more on the venue's transformation, guest list and the couple's vows.
Details on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
More details are emerging about the huge Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding that brought together 1,000 people in New York City. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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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."
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.
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.
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.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
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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.
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?
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
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Mom who said her toddlers died after vaccinations charged with murder
A grand jury indicted Andrea Shaw, who is accused of suffocating her 18-month-old twins, on two counts of first-degree murder.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect in court
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was in court Monday for a critical hearing. Carter Evans reports.
Testimony at accused Kirk killer's hearing
A five-day preliminary hearing is underway for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Judge to weigh evidence for trial in Kirk killing
A five-day hearing began Monday for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to break down the proceedings.
Man confesses from jail to killing wife, says he will reveal location of body
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
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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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Trump heading to NATO summit amid tensions
President Trump will leave for Turkey on Monday night to attend the annual NATO summit. The president is set to meet with allies he has chastised for insufficient support in the war in Iran and defense spending. Leo Shane III, Politico defense reporter, joins CBS News to discuss what to expect.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect in court
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was in court Monday for a critical hearing. Carter Evans reports.
Chris Richards on Balogun's reinstatement
USMNT defender Chris Richards speaks with Tony Dokoupil about the controversial decision to lift the suspension against Folarin Balogun and his team's ongoing run through the World Cup.
Politico: Woman claims Platner sexually assaulted her
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is postponing campaign events after a woman he dated told Politico that Platner forced her to have sex against her will. Nikole Killion reports.
Democrats call on Platner to drop Senate bid
Politico reports that a woman Graham Platner dated claims he forced her to have sex against her will. The Maine Democratic Senate nominee denies the allegation. Aaron Zitner, reporter and editor in The Wall Street Journal's Washington bureau, joins with more.