Manafort & Gates hearing
Former Trump campaign associates Paul Manafort and Rick Gates were back in court for a hearing Tuesday. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the latest in their case.
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Trump unwilling to talk?
President Trump said again Wednesday that there was no collusion between his campaign and Russia during the 2016 presidential election, but he also cast doubt over whether he'll speak to the special counsel. National political reporter for The Hill Cate Martel joins CBSN to discuss what this might mean for the investigation.
Morell on Russia cyberattacks
American intelligence officials say Russian cyberattacks could threaten the 2018 and 2020 U.S. elections. Now an essay in the Washington Post by former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers and former CIA deputy director Michael Morell warns Russia never stopped cyberattacks, and the U.S. government has not done much to stop them. Morell, a CBS News senior national security contributor, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the U.S. can protect itself and why Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to undermine democracy.
Mueller obtains Trump emails
President Trump said he would not fire special counsel Robert Mueller, even as a lawyer for Mr. Trump's transition team says Mueller wrongly obtained their emails. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett takes a look at the issues for CBSN.
Trump's Russia interference doubts
The Washington Post reports President Trump is causing historic turmoil in his administration by refusing to agree that Russia interfered in the 2016 election. The paper says the report is "based on interviews with more than 50 current and former U.S. officials." Washington Post national security correspondent Greg Miller, one of the authors of the report, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the president's doubts.
Pence and God
McKay Coppins from "The Atlantic" reports that after the "Access Hollywood" tape came out, Mike Pence contemplated a coup, to take over as the republican nominee. He joined CBSN to discuss his profile of the vice president, and how Pence's religion has played into his political career.
Flynn pleads guilty
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI as part of the special counsel investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss his plea and the next steps in the investigation.
Russian hacking report
A new report by The Associated Press says the FBI didn't notify many U.S. officials when their personal emails were targeted by Russian hackers. Investigative reporter Desmond Butler joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the AP's investigation.
Russia probe
CBS News has learned special counsel Robert Mueller will soon interview top-level White House officials as part of his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Jeff Pegues, meanwhile, reports on new details about members of the Trump family who met with Russians during the campaign.
Jared Kushner and WikiLeaks
The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee said Thursday that President Trump's son-in-law withheld information about his contacts with WikiLeaks during the 2016 campaign. Jeff Pegues reports.
Sessions testifies
Attorney General Jeff Sessions was on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Judiciary Committee. And once again he faced questions about his contacts with Russian officials during the 2016 presidential campaign. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss.
Jeff Sessions testifies
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill questioned Attorney General Jeff Sessions over what he knew about contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia during the 2016 presidential campaign. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest on the hearing.
Trump believes Putin
On his first Veterans Day in office, President Trump was in Hanoi, Vietnam, where he praised the country at a state dinner, saying it is "one of the greatest miracles of the word." However, Mr. Trump is making headlines around the world, saying he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin's denials of election meddling. Margaret Brennan reports.
Bannon speaks
President Trump's former chief strategist Steve Bannon's war on the establishment GOP rages on, even after he has left the White House.
Trump supporters one year later
On the anniversary of his election, President Trump tweeted a picture of himself with top advisers and offered congratulations to the "deplorables" who gave him the win. Dean Reynolds reports on how he is doing with his supporters, one year later.
DNC drama
In a new book, former DNC chair Donna Brazile says her predecessor tilted the Democratic primary in 2016. But Martin O'Malley's former deputy campaign manager and Democratic strategist Lis Smith, says the party needs to move past the primaries and focus on the future.
Jeff Sessions' testimony
New questions are being raised about the answers Attorney General Jeff Sessions gave Congress last month. He was testifying in the investigation of Russian meddling in the U.S. election, and whether anyone on the Trump campaign was involved. Jeff Pegues reports.
Donna Brazile's allegations about DNC
Donna Brazile replaced Debbie Wasserman Schultz as head of the Democratic Party, who stepped down after the release of DNC emails stolen by Russians. The emails showed Wasserman Schultz was biased towards Hillary Clinton. Julianna Goldman has more.
Trump vents about DOJ
President Trump was about to leave for Asia, but his mind was on Donna Brazile, the former Democratic Party chair whose new book accuses Hillary Clinton of rigging the primaries. Mr. Trump had some parting shots on the South Lawn. Chip Reid has more.
Sanders aide on DNC
During the 2016 campaign, Bernie Sanders accused the Democratic National Committee of favoring Hillary Clinton at his expense. Now a new book by former interim DNC chair Donna Brazile provides more evidence. Former Sanders campaign manager Jeff Weaver talked to CBSN about the latest revelations.
Pressure in Mueller probe
A source under scrutiny in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation says it's "every man for himself." This comes days after we learned that three people have been indicted. CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues explains what this may tell us about the ongoing probe.
Probing the Russia Probe
The indictments of Paul Manafort and Rick Graves have Washington on the edge of its seat. Leaving many wondering where the Special Counsel's probe goes from here. Former public defender and professor at the University of New Hampshire, Seth Abramson, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the investigation into Russian collusion.
Preview: Former U.S. prosecutors: "White House ought to be nervous"
This week on "The Takeout" CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett and Political Director Steve Chaggaris speak with two former U.S. prosecutors about Robert Meuller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
Facebook in the spotlight
Facebook posted third-quarter earnings that beat estimates on the same day its general counsel testified on Capitol Hill to discuss how Russian trolls used the platform during the 2016 election. David Nelson, chief strategist at Belpointe Asset Management, joins CBSN to discuss.
Russian ads
For many months, we have heard about Russian efforts to divide Americans and disrupt the 2016 election by flooding social media with provocative ads. Congress released a sample of those ads Wednesday. Julianna Goldman reports.
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U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz standoff and Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue
There's no confirmation of plans for new U.S.-Iran talks as the costly Strait of Hormuz standoff and Israel's fight with Hezbollah both continue despite ceasefires.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
U.S. special forces soldier who won $409K on Maduro bet is arrested
The soldier allegedly bet on Nicolás Maduro's removal as president of Venezuela before news of the raid was reported, a law enforcement source told CBS News.
Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn
The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
Netanyahu says he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
Oklahoma tornado destroys homes, forces Air Force base to close
A powerful tornado in Oklahoma ripped roofs off buildings, destroyed homes, knocked down utility poles and forced an Air Force base to close.
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Trump confirms he's weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines "for the right price"
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
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Study reveals the college majors that new grads regret the most
One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds.
Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn
The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Video, images show elite forces searching for U.S. ship's missing crew
New video and photos show the search for the five crewmembers who remain missing after a U.S.-flagged ship capsized in the Pacific Ocean.
As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
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Study reveals the college majors that new grads regret the most
One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds.
Planning a summer flight? Book now before prices surge, airline experts say.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
Air travel prices likely to get worse in coming weeks, Chevron CEO says
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved, Lutnick says
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries
The 32 Degrees Heated Socks can pose a burn risk due to the combination of heat, friction, moisture and pressure created during athletic activities.
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Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn
The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes"
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
Trump confirms he's weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines "for the right price"
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Netanyahu says he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
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U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz standoff and Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue
There's no confirmation of plans for new U.S.-Iran talks as the costly Strait of Hormuz standoff and Israel's fight with Hezbollah both continue despite ceasefires.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes"
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
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Ellen Burstyn reflects on impact of poetry
Ellen Burstyn, known for her Oscar-winning role in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," has spent seven decades in Hollywood, but she tells "CBS Mornings" that poetry has also shaped her life as she discusses her new book "Poetry Says It Better."
"Survivor" castaway on elimination from game
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" speaks with the latest eliminated contestant from "Survivor 50" about exiting the game, strategy and transitioning to the jury.
"Giant" explores Roald Dahl scandal
"Giant," which is now on Broadway, dramatizes a real-life scandal that stained the legacy of world-famous children's author Roald Dahl. Anthony Mason spoke to John Lithgow, who stars in the play, and playwright Mark Rosenblatt.
DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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.
How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
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60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
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Probe into bet on Maduro's capture
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke is being investigated for allegedly betting on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's removal from office before the raid was made public. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
Police stop man before alleged mass shooting
Florida police say they stopped a mass shooting by arresting a man who was on his way to Jazz Fest in New Orleans with a handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Cristian Benavides has details.
2 rival groups open fire in mall food court
A shooting broke out at a major mall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where police said a feud in the food court ended with bullets flying and at least five people in the hospital. Matt Gutman reports.
What to expect from Baton Rouge investigation
At least one person was killed and several others were hurt during a shooting at a mall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Thursday. Police have five suspects in custody. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more. Editor's note: CBS News has removed an earlier report in light of new information from Louisiana authorities about the number of people hurt in the shooting.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Pakistan says Iranians headed to Islamabad
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he is headed to Pakistan as hopes for more peace talks with the U.S. linger. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Ramy Inocencio report.
Ellen Burstyn reflects on impact of poetry
Ellen Burstyn, known for her Oscar-winning role in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," has spent seven decades in Hollywood, but she tells "CBS Mornings" that poetry has also shaped her life as she discusses her new book "Poetry Says It Better."
Justice Department drops Jerome Powell probe
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced Friday that the Justice Department is dropping the investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Trump redoing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
In Oval Office remarks Thursday, President Trump discussed plans to renovate the stone lining of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with a swimming pool-style surface, colored "American flag blue."
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