Fact-checking Trump's address to Congress
CBS News' Confirmed team fact checks President Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress.
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CBS News' Confirmed team fact checks President Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress.
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time since retaking office, telling lawmakers and the nation that "America is back."
Northern California Rep. Mike Thompson has been selected by House Democrats as their "designated survivor" ahead of President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night.
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress in his first speech to both chambers since he returned to office. Here's how to watch his 2025 address.
U.S. officials have long feared that the widely popular short-form video app could be used as a vehicle for espionage.
Several changes to the electoral vote count process have been enacted since a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
In a Dec. 11 Senate hearing, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified that there had been more than 50 so-called "swatting" attacks on members of Congress over the previous month.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Antony Blinken is the first U.S. official to confirm contact between the Biden administration and the rebel coalition that ousted Bashar al-Assad from power.
Republican Rep. John Duarte and Democratic challenger Adam Gray are battling for California's 13th Congressional District in one of a handful of competitive races in the state that could help decide control of the U.S. House.
Democratic Rep. Josh Harder will retain his seat in California's 9th Congressional district, CBS News projects, besting Republican challenger Kevin Lincoln, the mayor of Stockton.
President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
The new footage was turned over to Congress by HBO and obtained by CBS News.
Boeing CEO David Calhoun tells a Senate hearing his company's culture is "far from perfect" amid new whistleblower allegations.
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
The measure delays a partial government shutdown for at least another week while Congress tries to agree on long-term funding.
The legislation aimed to preempt state efforts to restrict the fertility treatment technology.
Congress is trying to beat a Friday night deadline to fund the government.
Two years into Russia's full-scale invasion, President Biden says Ukrainians "continue to fight with tremendous courage," but they need America's help.
A deal has been reached for a continuing resolution that would fund the government through March 1 and March 8, congressional leaders said Sunday night.
The agreement is central to avoiding a government shutdown later this month.
President Biden's State of the Union address will be the final such speech before the 2024 presidential election.
At least three members of Congress reported being the victims of "swatting incidents" over the holiday week, according to a review by CBS News.
Lanes remained blocked through the morning commute hours after a deadly crash on Interstate 80 near Vacaville early Tuesday.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
As climate change warms rivers, the fishing industry is increasingly threatened. One nonprofit shows how it's helping to save the fishing-tourism economy.
A statement from Sharpe's lawyer said the relationship was consensual and called the lawsuit a "blatant and cynical attempt to shake down" Sharpe for millions of dollars.
Two lawsuits allege major home insurance companies have colluded to limit coverage in wildfire-prone California communities and force homeowners onto the state's last-resort insurance plan.
This is part one of a three-part investigative series from Ashley Sharp.
CBS13 first reported last week about some of the problems identified in an audit of Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter. Since then, viewers have been contacting our newsroom with their own stories.
Lanes remained blocked through the morning commute hours after a deadly crash on Interstate 80 near Vacaville early Tuesday.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
As climate change warms rivers, the fishing industry is increasingly threatened. One nonprofit shows how it's helping to save the fishing-tourism economy.
CBS13 first reported last week about some of the problems identified in an audit of Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter. Since then, viewers have been contacting our newsroom with their own stories.
Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter is in the spotlight after a new independent audit made allegations of poor management and regulations not being followed.
This year's arrival of the X-Games in Sacramento will bring more than 100 of the world's top extreme sports athletes to town, and some local skateboard enthusiasts are already seeing benefits from the tour.
A Sacramento County sheriff's deputy who was seen on camera shoving a woman to the ground outside the jail was recently terminated from his position, authorities said Thursday.
Artists and amateur gardeners are protesting plans to raise rental rates at a Sacramento community center they've used for more than seven decades.
The conservative commentator announced his candidacy for the Republican ticket on Monday, saying, "It's time to make California Golden Again."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is mourning after the passing of Pope Francis.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Newsom reports that Canadian tourism in California is down 12% compared to a year ago.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
A statement from Sharpe's lawyer said the relationship was consensual and called the lawsuit a "blatant and cynical attempt to shake down" Sharpe for millions of dollars.
If you can believe it, there have been 17 UC Davis Aggies all-time selected in the NFL draft, but after this week, there could be 18.
The Sacramento Kings finalized the deal to hire general manager Scott Perry in hopes that he can get the team back to the playoffs after losing in the play-in tournament the past two years.
Jo Adell had a bases-clearing double in a four-run ninth inning against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Giants 5-4, spoiling the day for Justin Verlander in the rubber match of a three-game series.
Rhys Hoskins went 3 for 5 with a homer, four RBIs and one of Milwaukee's franchise-record nine steals and Logan Henderson recorded nine strikeouts in his major league debut as the Brewers trounced the Athletics 14-1.
The conservative commentator announced his candidacy for the Republican ticket on Monday, saying, "It's time to make California Golden Again."
Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible.
Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.
Former President Joe Biden, who is Catholic, said Pope Francis was "unlike any who came before him," adding that "I am better for having known him."
The 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll was held only hours after Pope Francis died at age 88.
Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. Yet the FAIR Plan is still cloaked in secrecy.
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn reveal the timeline of Matthew Muller's cold-case crimes. Crimes they helped solve. The survivors detail how it took a decade, a documentary, a small-town chief, and a rural district attorney to get anyone to listen.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
A Butte County family is suing the California FAIR Plan and the underlining carriers after smoke damage claims made as a result of the Park Fire were denied.
Cal Fire released its new fire hazard severity maps, including for Sacramento, detailing which areas are at high risk of fires.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service are joining forces with Sierra Pacific Industries, a major lumber company, in a $75 million partnership to build and maintain fuel breaks throughout California and Oregon.
Research is just beginning on the impacts that the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Southern California had on the health of first responders.
Federal funding cuts to the U.S. Forest Service are raising concerns in Placer County about whether there will be enough resources to prevent wildfires.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
All eastbound lanes were blocked at one point.
If you can believe it, there have been 17 UC Davis Aggies all-time selected in the NFL draft, but after this week, there could be 18.
In part one of a three-part investigative series, CBS13 has looked into allegations that a Woodland school district is violating the federal education rights of some of its most vulnerable students: those in special education.
CBS13 first reported last week about some of the problems identified in an audit of Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter. Since then, viewers have been contacting our newsroom with their own stories.
Evidence that “eviscerates” a high-profile prosecution’s murder convinction — that’s what a new filing alleges in the case of Modesto’s Scott Peterson.