New members of Congress spar over Trump's treatment of the press
"I've literally been attacked. So I, don't — let's choose our words carefully," Rep. Dan Crenshaw said
2018 Midterm Elections
Democrat Andrew Gillum concedes Florida governor's race
A machine recount ended Thursday, and still had DeSantis leading by over 3,000 votes
Gillum concedes in Florida governor's race
Democrat Andrew Gillum on Saturday ended his bid to become Florida's first African American governor. In a Facebook video with his wife by his side, Gillum congratulated Republican Ron DeSantis on being the next governor of Florida.
Stacey Abrams acknowledges Brian Kemp will win Georgia gubernatorial race
Abrams narrowly trails Republican Brian Kemp in the Georgia gubernatorial race
Stacey Abrams acknowledges she won't win
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, a Democrat, acknowledged Friday that Republican Brian Kemp will win the election. In a brief address, she said she would file a federal lawsuit over mismanagement of the election.
Group aims to elect more veterans to Congress
A political action committee called With Honor aims to elect military veterans from both parties to Congress. Army combat veteran Wes Moore discusses the importance of electing veterans and how their experience prepares them to represent Americans in Washington.
What to know about the Florida recounts: Senate hand recount underway
The gubernatorial race appears to be settled, while the Senate race moves on to a hand recount. Sen. Bill Nelson's path to victory appears to have narrowed significantly with a court ruling early Friday
Senator speaks in video about making it harder for liberals to vote
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Mississippi Republican, is seen in new video talking about making it more difficult for liberals to vote. Her campaign spokeswoman says she was joking
Stacey Abrams prepares push for new Georgia Gov. vote
Stacey Abrams’ team is preparing an unprecedented legal challenge in the unresolved Georgia governor’s race that could leave the state’s Supreme Court deciding whether to force another round of voting
"A win's a win": Just one vote decides Kentucky House race
Many races across the country were decided by agonizingly close margins
GOP senator should explain her "public hanging" remark, challenger says
Mike Espy says Cindy Hyde-Smith should fully explain her recent comment about being on the front row of a public hanging if invited to one
Utah Republican behind in tight race sues to halt vote count
Rep. Mia Love sues to .halt vote counting in the Utah race where she is trailing her Democratic challenger, saying her campaign must be allowed to issue challenges if they dispute the validity of mail-in ballots.
Gov. Rick Scott to step down from elections board that is certifying his results
Scott will recuse himself from the state's canvassing commission, which officially signs off on election results in state and federal races
Overheating machines complicate Florida's recount battle
Lawyers in the Florida recount are heading back to court today, as a new problem arose: Palm Beach County's tallying machines have overheated, causing mismatched results with recount of 174,00 early ballots
Florida and Georgia vote counts: Key rulings issued, controversies flare
Election Day has passed, but marquee races in Florida and Georgia are still undecided
Incoming House members prep for do's and don'ts on the Hill
Historic class of freshmen in House of Representatives coming to Washington this week for orientation on the nuts and bolts of their new jobs
Missouri gov. to announce attorney general to replace Josh Hawley
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will announce replacement for Josh Hawley, who beat Claire McCaskill in last week's race for Senate
Democrat calls Tennessee racist, GOP voters "uneducated"
London Lamar, newly elected to House of Representatives, says Tennessee is racist, most residents who voted Republican are uneducated
Recount in Florida Senate & governor race
Nearly a week after Election Day, voters in Florida still don't know who will lead and represent their state in two high profile positions. Jim Defede, political correspondent at CBS Miami, joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the Florida recounts.
McSally concedes defeat to Democrat Kyrsten Sinema in Arizona Senate race
Sinema was declared the winner Monday as her lead grew insurmountable during Arizona's lengthy vote-count
Settlement reached in tight Arizona Senate vote count
Arizona Republicans and Democrats agreed Friday to give rural voters an extra chance to fix problems with ballots
2018 election results: Several races remain undecided - live updates
Democrats flipped enough Republican seats to get the majority in the House while Republicans added to their still-slim majority in the Senate. But there remain gubernatorial, House and Senate races that have not been called
Arizona, Florida midterm races still undecided
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest on the ballot counts and the fights brewing between Democrats and Republicans in Florida and Arizona.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she can't afford Washington apartment yet
"I have three months without a salary before I'm a member of Congress. So, how do I get an apartment?" said the newly elected congresswoman
Election 2018: Voters supported stricter gun policy, but it wasn't priority for most
Gun policy was outranked by health care, immigration and the economy among midterm voters
Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
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DEA memo from Epstein files raises question: Did he facilitate drug trafficking?
A memo shows Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a previously undisclosed U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency investigation targeting him and 14 others for suspicious money transfers possibly linked to illegal narcotics.
Judge permanently blocks release of Jack Smith's report on Trump documents case
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated.
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed after cartel leader's death
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
Woman in Tehran praises students for reigniting protests after bloody crackdown
As Iran's new academic year began over the weekend, large-scale protests erupted across several universities.
Power outages reported, thousands of flights canceled as storm slams Northeast
More than 40 million people were under blizzard warnings along 700 miles of the East Coast from Maryland to Maine.
Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson arrested
Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested weeks after a series of emails between him and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released.
U.S. women's hockey team declines State of the Union invitation
The U.S. women's ice hockey team said Monday they will not be attending President Trump's State of the Union address, citing scheduling conflicts.
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Newsom's office slams "MAGA-manufactured outrage" as conservatives accuse him of bigotry
Newsom's remarks about his 960 SAT score went viral as he told Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and a packed auditorium: "I'm not trying to impress you, I'm just trying to impress upon you I'm like you, I'm not better than you."
Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
Peter Attia steps down as CBS News contributor
Dr. Peter Attia has stepped down from his CBS News contributor role weeks after crude emails he exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein were made public.
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DEA memo from Epstein files raises question: Did he facilitate drug trafficking?
A memo shows Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a previously undisclosed U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency investigation targeting him and 14 others for suspicious money transfers possibly linked to illegal narcotics.
U.S. women's hockey team declines State of the Union invitation
The U.S. women's ice hockey team said Monday they will not be attending President Trump's State of the Union address, citing scheduling conflicts.
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FedEx sues Trump administration for "full refund" of tariff payments
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Trump's Section 122 tariffs could spur new legal battle, experts say
President Trump's novel use of a 1974 trade law to impose a global 15% tariff could be ripe for legal challenges, according to trade experts.
Tariffs pose "huge uncertainty" after Supreme Court ruling, experts say
The Trump administration is unlikely to back down from pursuing additional tariffs following the Supreme Court decision, according to trade experts.
Dow closes down more than 800 points as AI and tariff risks rattle investors
Stocks slumped amid investor fear of AI disruption and uncertainty surrounding President Trump's new tariffs.
Here's how much the new "no tax on tips" deduction could save you
Workers who claim the new deduction will see an average tax cut of around $1,400, although some could realize larger savings.
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Newsom's office slams "MAGA-manufactured outrage" as conservatives accuse him of bigotry
Newsom's remarks about his 960 SAT score went viral as he told Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and a packed auditorium: "I'm not trying to impress you, I'm just trying to impress upon you I'm like you, I'm not better than you."
FedEx sues Trump administration for "full refund" of tariff payments
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
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DEA memo from Epstein files raises question: Did he facilitate drug trafficking?
A memo shows Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a previously undisclosed U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency investigation targeting him and 14 others for suspicious money transfers possibly linked to illegal narcotics.
Trump's Section 122 tariffs could spur new legal battle, experts say
President Trump's novel use of a 1974 trade law to impose a global 15% tariff could be ripe for legal challenges, according to trade experts.
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As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with David Oshinsky, author of "Polio: An American Story," and with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who contracted polio as a child, about how parents opting out of vaccinations for their children could affect polio rates here.
Robots can help amid nursing home staffing crisis
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
Cop's shortness of breath was the only sign of rare lung disorder
Travis Corbitt's struggles to breathe led to his retirement and reliance on an oxygen tank.
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Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
Woman in Tehran praises students for reigniting protests after bloody crackdown
As Iran's new academic year began over the weekend, large-scale protests erupted across several universities.
Tariffs pose "huge uncertainty" after Supreme Court ruling, experts say
The Trump administration is unlikely to back down from pursuing additional tariffs following the Supreme Court decision, according to trade experts.
DHS officials watch for response by US-based cartel networks after leader killed
Law enforcement is monitoring potential increases in violence, coercion or debt-collection activity in domestic trafficking corridors after cartel head "El Mencho" was killed Sunday.
Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson arrested
Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested weeks after a series of emails between him and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released.
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Extended interview: Madison Beer
Madison Beer opens up about the start of her music career, artists who have inspired her along the way and creating her third studio album, "Locket," in an interview with CBS News senior culture correspondent Anthony Mason.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles on Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Star Trek celebrates 60 years
CBS News' Dave Malkoff joins from Star Trek: The Cruise with Rob Picardo, who plays "The Doctor" in the series, to discuss how people are celebrating 60 years of the franchise.
Racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette's
Britain's film academy and the BBC apologized after a broadcast of the BAFTA awards ceremony that included an offensive outburst by an audience member with Tourette's syndrome.
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Robots can help amid nursing home staffing crisis
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
Social psychologist on social media addiction
One of the catalysts for the social media addiction debate was a 2024 book called "The Anxious Generation" by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. His new book tries to help parents and kids break free from screens. Haidt joins CBS News to discuss Mark Zuckerberg, the ongoing social media addiction trial and artificial intelligence.
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.
Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to trial
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
Mark Zuckerberg grilled in court
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand at the social media addiction trial examining whether children and teens were given access to an addictive and harmful product. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
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Utah author fatally poisoned husband to get his money, prosecutors say
Kouri Richins slipped five times the lethal dose of fentanyl into a cocktail that her husband drank, prosecutors say.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Officials probe killing at Mar-a-Lago
An armed man was shot and killed after gaining "unauthorized entry" into Mar-a-Lago, President Trump's Florida estate, the Secret Service said. The shooting occurred as FBI Director Kash Patel attended the Winter Olympics in Italy. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed after cartel leader's death
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
Armed man shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago
The U.S. Secret Service shot and killed a North Carolina man who authorities say entered a secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago with a shotgun and gas canister. President Trump and the first lady were at the White House at the time. Scott MacFarlane reports.
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NASA to start slow-moving process returning moon rocket to hangar this week
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
NASA's moon rocket hit by new problem, flight pushed to April
The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — on a flight around the far side of the moon and back.
Report criticizes NASA Boeing Starliner trip
An internal investigation is blasting NASA's handling of the first piloted flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in 2024. The flight left two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station for nearly a year. The investigation found the flight was plagued by potentially life-threatening technical and management failures.
Cosmologist on UFO files
President Trump has ordered the release of all government documents related to aliens, UFOs and extraterrestrial life. It comes after former President Barack Obama addressed the topic earlier this week and said aliens are real, a statement which he later modified. CBS News contributor Janna Levin has more details.
NASA targets March 6 for Artemis II moonshot
A successful fueling test prompts NASA to press ahead toward a March 6 moonshot.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Details: Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Mexican security forces on Sunday killed the drug lord known as "El Mencho." He ran one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico, which traffics a large share of the narcotics available in the U.S., such as fentanyl. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
Legal analysis of blocked Trump-docs report
A federal judge has permanently blocked the release of a special counsel report on President Trump's alleged mishandling of sensitive government documents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
Latest on Iran as Trump weighs military strike
President Trump has not yet ruled out a military strike as the U.S. and Iran prepare for the next round of nuclear talks this Thursday. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in parents' killing
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Carter Evans has details.
Where things stand with Trump's tariffs
President Trump is doubling down on his use of tariffs, days after the Supreme Court struck down a pillar of his trade policy. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.