Facebook cybersecurity executive talks election "war room"
The social media giant says the "war room" will streamline decision-making if midterm threats emerge
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Man sentenced for role in Russian meddling
Richard Pinedo became the third person sentenced in special counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing Russia probe. He will serve six months in prison. Pinedo pled guilty in February to one count of identity fraud.
Major Garrett on "Mr. Trump's Wild Ride"
CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss his new book, "Mr. Trump's Wild Ride," which documents the first year of the Trump administration.
Trump declassifying FBI documents
President Trump ordered the declassification of a batch of documents from the early days of the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid spoke to CBSN about what documents are involved and why the president is doing this now.
Lindsey Graham, friend of John McCain, goes all in on Trump's agenda
The South Carolina Republican who was once a vocal Trump critic has left political observers puzzled with his close relationship to the president
Top tech chiefs grilled on Capitol Hill
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testified on Capitol Hill about foreign interference in the 2016 election. Google was invited but declined to attend. Later, Dorsey appeared solo before a House panel. Adam Sharp, the former head of government and politics at Twitter, joins CBSN to discuss.
Election security bill backers say delay helps Russia
Supporters of the bill say the delay could embolden Russia, which targeted election infrastructure in at least 21 states in 2016
Texas woman sentenced for voting
Crystal Mason is returning to federal prison after casting a vote in the 2016 election while ineligible to vote. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca spoke with Mason about the charges.
Democrats debate superdelegates
Members of the Democratic National Committee are meeting in Chicago this week where they will debate significant changes to the party's primary rules, including the use of superdelegates. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe explains what's at stake.
Trump on Stormy Daniels payment
In an interview with Fox News, President Trump defended his role in paying adult film star Stormy Daniels $130,000 right before the 2016 election. He previously denied knowing about the payment. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Cohen's attorney says Trump committed crime
President Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen has pleaded guilty to eight federal charges, and he says Mr. Trump directed him to pay hush money to two women who alleged they had affairs with him. Cohen's attorney, Lanny Davis, joins CBSN to discuss his client's case and the president's alleged involvement.
Democrats assemble for summer meeting to confront lingering 2016 frustration
That bitter nominating fight between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders is front and center in Chicago as members of the DNC gather for their summer meeting
Impact of Manafort verdict
Former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort was found guilty on eight out of 18 counts on Tuesday. This marks the first conviction in the ongoing investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. CBS News' Paula Reid and Major Garrett explain what this means for the special counsel.
Manafort found guilty on 8 counts as jury returns partial verdict
Jurors failed to reach consensus on 10 counts in the first trial of President Trump's former campaign chairman
Manafort deliberations resume Monday
The jury in trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort did not reach a verdict after two days of deliberations, and will reconvene on Monday. Manafort is charged with tax and bank fraud related to dealings he had with a Ukrainian political group closely associated with Russia. CBSN speaks with Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson for her take.
Omarosa on why she recorded conversations: "In Trump world, everyone lies"
Omarosa Manigault Newman says she needed to "protect herself" during 2016 campaign, in White House
Trump campaign files arbitration complaint against Omarosa
Former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman is promoting her new tell-all on the administration
Peter Strzok fired from FBI
Peter Strzok has officially been fired from the FBI. It comes more than a year after he was removed as a top investigator in the Russia probe for sending texts disparaging President Trump. Paula Reid reports.
Russia's cyberattack on U.S. democracy
Russian operatives launched a widespread cyberattack against state voting systems during the 2016 presidential election. Former officials say no votes were changed but an Election Day attack could have created chaos at the polls
The DHS "war room" on Election Day 2016
Former Department of Homeland Security official Neil Jenkins reflects on the agency's response to the Russian cyberattacks on election systems in 2016
Paul Manafort's accountant testifies
Paul Manafort's accountant Cindy Laporta testified Friday that she help falsify records for her client. Manafort is currently on trial for banking and tax fraud, among other charges, for transactions related to work he did with a Ukrainian political party with ties to Russia. Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson gives her analysis of the proceedings so far.
Security officials on Russian interference
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss comments by top intelligence officials at today's White House press briefing. They say there are continued signs of foreign meddling in the upcoming U.S. elections, particularly by Russia.
Trump reportedly wants to meet with Mueller
President Trump has called the Russia investigation a hoax and for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to end it, but he's reportedly pushing to sit down with special counsel Robert Mueller, insisting there was no collusion between Russia and his campaign. His lawyers appear to be against an interview. Julia Manchester, a reporter for The Hill, joins CBSN to explain what it all means.
Experts tell Senate panel mis- and dis-information campaigns are growing more sophisticated
Social media disinformation campaigns increasingly originate in countries other than Russia now, experts told a Senate panel Wednesday
Trump tweets about special counsel
President Trump took to Twitter to attack the special counsel's investigation and call on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to end it. But Sessions is powerless to do that. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
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Witkoff, Kushner set to head to Pakistan today for Iran talks
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to head to Islamabad Saturday for Iran peace talks, although it is unclear if direct talks with Iran will take place.
Roommate faces murder charges in deaths of 2 doctoral students
A 26-year-old man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, according to authorities.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before a explosion left it in flames.
Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
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White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover
President Trump is open to some type of federal action, several sources told CBS News, and he has said publicly he'd "do it to save the jobs."
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's "TrumpRx" website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
DOJ reinstates firing squads, pentobarbital for federal executions
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
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U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
Roommate faces murder charges in deaths of 2 doctoral students
A 26-year-old man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, according to authorities.
How a 9-year-old girl found a confidence-changing role model in a Denver soccer star
"I didn't want to be known as the girl with one arm that plays soccer," Denver Summit FC player Carson Pickett told CBS News. "I just wanted to be known for the girl that plays soccer."
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
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White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover
President Trump is open to some type of federal action, several sources told CBS News, and he has said publicly he'd "do it to save the jobs."
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Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.
IEA says Iran war will keep the natural gas market tight for two years
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
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U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover
President Trump is open to some type of federal action, several sources told CBS News, and he has said publicly he'd "do it to save the jobs."
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A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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.
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Armed groups in Mali attack capital in possible coordinated effort, army says
Mali has been plagued by insurgencies fought by affiliates of al Qaeda and the Islamic State group.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
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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The Milk Carton Kids perform "A Friend Like You"
Grammy-nominated folk duo The Milk Carton Kids are out with their 7th studio album, "Lost Cause Lover Fool." Here they are performing "A Friend Like You."
The Milk Carton Kids perform "I'll Go Home From Here"
Grammy-nominated folk duo The Milk Carton Kids are out with their 7th studio album, "Lost Cause Lover Fool." Here they are performing "A Friend Like You."
From 2013: Kacey Musgraves on her debut album
In this April 7, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, rising country star Kacey Mugraves - who sings of more adult themes than conservative country radio is used to - talked to Anthony Mason about her acclaimed debut studio album, "Same Trailer Different Park"; her songwriting influences; and the family that inspired her.
Extended interview: Don Cheadle
Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle has appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows. But it had been a quarter-century since he appeared on stage in the Off-Broadway hit "Topdog/Underdog," until he made his Broadway debut this spring in a revival of "Proof." In this web exclusive, he talks with Tracy Smith about the lessons of his parents; catching the "theater bug" as a child; the "hamster wheel" of an actor's career; and his emotional investment in works like "Hotel Rwanda."
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed"
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
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Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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.
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.
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From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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.
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Mom charged after son injures Vietnam vet
A California teen on an electric motorcycle critically injured a pedestrian, and now the boy's mother could now face years in prison. Jonathan Vigliotti explains.
DOJ permits death by firing squad
Death by firing squad is now reinstated in U.S. federal cases, according to a new policy announced on Friday by the Trump administration.
Polymarket on soldier arrest: "The system works"
A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested Thursday for allegedly using confidential government information to make more than $400,000 off the arrest of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Polymarket. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details. Then, Dennis Kelleher, CEO of financial regulation nonprofit Better Markets, joins with analysis.
Missing Florida student found dead, arrest made
One of two missing University of South Florida doctoral students was found dead, and a roommate was taken into custody, police said on Friday.
Louisiana mall shooting, Jazz Fest plot
One person died, and five others were injured after a shooting at a Louisiana mall, officials said. This comes as more details emerge about an apparent mass shooting plot at New Orleans' Jazz Fest. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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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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Millions of people are under a severe weather threat in the U.S. after tornadoes and severe storms ripped through Oklahoma and Indiana.
Eye Opener: Severe storms slam Midwest
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The Milk Carton Kids perform "A Friend Like You"
Grammy-nominated folk duo The Milk Carton Kids are out with their 7th studio album, "Lost Cause Lover Fool." Here they are performing "A Friend Like You."
The Milk Carton Kids perform "I'll Go Home From Here"
Grammy-nominated folk duo The Milk Carton Kids are out with their 7th studio album, "Lost Cause Lover Fool." Here they are performing "A Friend Like You."