Senate Intel Committee launches effort to thwart election threats
On Wednesday, the committee will hold a hearing on attempted hacks on state systems in the 2016 election
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Hillary Clinton offers explanation for comments on women voters
Clinton said she meant no disrespect when she said some women voters are more swayed by men
What responsibility does Facebook have in Cambridge Analytica scandal?
Facebook's user data is a powerful tool for marketing and research. What responsibility does the social network have when an app maker allegedly breaks its terms and lies about it?
Trump campaign phased out use of Cambridge Analytica data before election
CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports that the campaign never used the psychographic data at the heart of a whistleblower's reporting
Man suing data firm calls use of Facebook profiles a "wake-up call"
Cambridge Analytica reportedly used personal information from Facebook profiles of millions of U.S. voters without permission
"Russian Roulette" authors reveal the debate in the Obama administration on how to deal with Russian cyberattacks
"There was a concern that this would escalate a conflict with Russia, there would be a cyberwar in which the U.S. could end up the losers because we had much to lose"
Treasury Department announces new Russia sanctions
Administration says it is punishing Russian persons and entities "by severing their access to the U.S. financial system"
Parents of Seth Rich sue Fox News over story
The parents of DNC employee Seth Rich, who was killed in 2016, have filed suit against Fox News
Clinton says Trump won on vows to take country "backwards"
In 2016 election, Hillary Clinton says she, "won the places that are optimistic, diverse, dynamic, moving forward"
Inside the "troll factory" at the center of Russia's election meddling
One internet activist went undercover writing fake news for the group accused of running a disinformation campaign targeting U.S. voters
Special counsel "laying the groundwork" with latest indictment
"Nobody" -- including President Trump -- is "in the clear," CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid says
Facebook's plan to stop Russian meddling: send postcards
The social media giant plans to send postcards to potential ad buyers to confirm they live in the U.S.
Podesta says indictment only shows one aspect of Russian campaign
"This was an act of information warfare against the United States, against our democracy," Hillary Clinton's former campaign chairman says
McMaster says evidence of Russian meddling is beyond dispute
But late Saturday, McMaster's boss - President Trump - tweeted the national security adviser "forgot to say" the election wasn't impacted by Russians
Key takeaways from Mueller's Russian meddling indictment
What does the indictment allege, and what does it mean for Trump?
After Russian indictments, Facebook says it has "more to do"
Vowing to tighten security, social media giant said Russia's interference in election "violates all of our values"
Rod Rosenstein announces indictments of Russians in U.S. election meddling
The deputy attorney general announced indictment of Russian nationals and entities for interfering with 2016 presidential election.
Trump in 2017 on Russian hacking: “It could have been China”
Special Counsel Robert Mueller charged 13 Russian nationals Friday with breaking laws to interfere in the 2016 U.S. election
Intel officials sound the alarm on Russian meddling in midterms
The heads of the nation's intelligence agencies told senators that Russia is gearing up to influence this year's midterms
George W. Bush says Russia meddled in 2016 US election
Bush said that there was "pretty clear evidence" that Russia meddled in the presidential election
Russian bots retweeted Trump 470,000 times in election run-up
Russia-linked accounts retweeted candidate Hillary Clinton's posts just under 50,000 times
Former Colo. GOP chairman sentenced for voter fraud
The Weld County District Attorney's Office investigated and, using DNA evidence and handwriting analysis, alleged that Steve Curtis forged his wife's name on her ballot and mailed it to the clerk's office
Facebook tool shows if users liked Russian accounts in 2016
U.S. intelligence agencies have said the Russian government exploited social media -- and Facebook in particular -- as part of a campaign to influence the 2016 presidential election
Reddit was misinformation hotspot in 2016 election, study says
The company's CEO says Reddit is “digging deeply" into potential abuse
Report: Deutsche Bank subpoenaed for Trump account data
The move comes amid Mueller's ever-growing probe into possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. A Trump lawyer disputed reports of the subpoena
2 agents fired their weapons during Alex Pretti shooting, report to Congress says
Two agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a report to Congress obtained by CBS News that doesn't mention Pretti reaching for his firearm.
Trump visits Iowa to kick off midterm campaigning: "We've got to win"
Sources say Iowa is seen as a key part of the Trump team's strategy to keep the House in GOP hands.
Judge in Minnesota orders ICE chief to appear in court
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
Jeffries says Democrats will move to impeach Noem if Trump doesn't fire her
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Judge blocks ICE from deporting or transferring 5-year-old and his father
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Man hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona
A man suspected of smuggling immigrants in the country illegally has allegedly opened fire on Border Patrol agents, who returned fire, according to a law enforcement source.
"My brother is, and always will be, my hero," Alex Pretti's sister says
In a new statement, Alex Pretti's sister says the man federal agents killed in Minneapolis "always wanted to make a difference in this world."
"Doomsday Clock" moves to closest point yet to catastrophe
The "Doomsday Clock" is a metaphor for how close humanity is to self-annihilation.
South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
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NTSB finds a series of "systemic failures" led to D.C. midair crash
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said it was a series of "deep, underlying systemic failures" that "aligned to create the conditions that led to the crash" that killed 67 people.
Yale to offer free tuition to families who earn less than $200,000 a year
Yale joins Harvard, MIT and other top universities that have eliminated tuition for households with modest income.
Judge blocks ICE from deporting or transferring 5-year-old and his father
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Man hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona
A man suspected of smuggling immigrants in the country illegally has allegedly opened fire on Border Patrol agents, who returned fire, according to a law enforcement source.
South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
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Yale to offer free tuition to families who earn less than $200,000 a year
Yale joins Harvard, MIT and other top universities that have eliminated tuition for households with modest income.
Pinterest cites AI in laying off 15% of workforce
Pinterest is cutting costs to create more cash flow for AI-focused roles and AI‑powered products, the company said in a filing Tuesday.
Here's what to expect at the Fed's first interest rate meeting of 2026
Jerome Powell will announce the central bank's next interest rate decision on Jan. 28 amid political and legal turmoil involving the Fed.
Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
UPS to slash workforce by up to 30,000 jobs this year
UPS executive said the delivery company is moving to cut costs and plans to offer a voluntary separation program for full-time drivers.
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2 agents fired their weapons during Alex Pretti shooting, report to Congress says
Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a government report sent to Congress and obtained by CBS News that does not mention Pretti reaching for his firearm.
Philip Glass withdraws premiere of new symphony from Kennedy Center
Composer Philip Glass has called off the premiere of his new symphony at the Kennedy Center, citing the performing arts venue's new leadership.
Judge blocks ICE from deporting or transferring 5-year-old and his father
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Heads of immigration agencies set to testify to Congress in February
Leaders of three immigration enforcement agencies are set to testify before House and Senate committees next month.
Jeffries says Democrats will move to impeach Noem if Trump doesn't fire her
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Academy of Pediatrics vaccine reccomendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
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Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Experts warn "AI slop" distorting history as world remembers the Holocaust
Holocaust memorial officials and historians say a proliferation of "entirely fabricated" digital content is distorting the Nazi's wartime horrors.
With all Israeli hostages recovered, U.N. pushes for next steps in Gaza
With all Israeli hostages now recovered from Gaza, there's a push for the Israel-Hamas peace plan to move to phase-two, but that brings its own challenges.
Milan mayor says ICE agents not welcome for Winter Olympics
As reports say ICE will join the U.S. security detail at the Winter Olympics in Milan, the Italian city's mayor calls it "a militia that kills."
Australia sizzles in blistering heat wave with temperatures as high as 120
Parts of Australia were sweltered in record temperatures of close to 122 degrees as the country sweated through a prolonged heat wave even as bitter cold covered much of the U.S.
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Natalia Lafourcade reflects on music career
Natalia Lafourcade is the most awarded woman in Latin Grammy history with 20 awards. This year, she's up for best Latin pop album at the Grammys, which would be her fifth Grammy if she wins. Lafourcade spoke to Anthony Mason about her music journey and rise to fame.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
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Technology
Meta, YouTube still slated to go to trial
Tuesday marks the start of a landmark trial in a lawsuit claiming that social media companies are using addictive technology to hook children. TikTok, one of the giants being sued in this case, just agreed to settle and avoid the courtroom. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and BBC Technology correspondent Lily Jamali have more.
TikTok settles ahead of landmark case
TikTok settled a lawsuit ahead of the landmark California case set to begin over social media addiction. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
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.
Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
Meta, YouTube face trial over social media addiction, as TikTok settles
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
Science
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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Crime
Judge order to acting ICE director
A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to appear in court and warned he could face possible contempt proceedings over an earlier order. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
"Narco sub" sinks with more drugs aboard after record cocaine haul seized
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Latest news on Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists on Pretti shooting
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Space
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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How DHS responds to shootings
According to a new piece in The Washington Post, officers with the Department of Homeland Security have fired shots during arrests or at protesters 16 times since July 2025. Trump aides declared each one justified before waiting for investigations to be completed. Washington Post reporter David Nakamura joins to unpack his findings.
Minnesota election head rejects Bondi request
Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Saturday seeking access to the state's voter rolls hours after the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon joins to discuss.
Boost of U.S. military assets in Middle East
U.S. Central Command has confirmed that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East, coinciding with President Trump publicly mulling military action in the region due to the civil unrest in Iran. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins with analysis.
Sen. Gallego addresses DHS funding fight
A partial government shutdown is looming over Congress due to funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Constitutional attorney on guns at protests
President Trump again on Tuesday questioned why Alex Pretti had a gun when federal agents shot and killed him in Minneapolis. There is no evidence so far that Pretti, a legal gun owner, brandished his firearm before the shooting. Constitutional attorney Mark Smith, who served on Mr. Trump's first transition team, joins to discuss the Second Amendment implications of the case.