Moving workers to front line in corporate bankruptcies
Toys R Us collapse prompts calls to treat laid-off workers the same as bankers and lawyers in bankruptcy courts
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Sanders says he's not interested in getting advice from Clinton
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Michael Cohen testifies Trump broke the law during testimony; Methodist Church divided after vote to tighten ban on same-sex marriage
Michael Cohen testifies Trump broke the law
President Trump's former lawyer told a House committee Wednesday that Mr. Trump broke the law while in office. There were plenty of fireworks during the testimony, as Republicans hammered Cohen, who will soon begin a prison term. Nancy Cordes reports.
Ocasio-Cortez asks Cohen about Trump finances
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questioned Michael Cohen about President Trump's financial history and tax history. Cohen claimed the president artificially inflated the value of assets for insurance purposes.
Ocasio-Cortez and Ivanka Trump spar on Twitter
Ivanka Trump said AOC's "idea of a guaranteed minimum is not something most people want" – and the congresswoman hit back
Ocasio-Cortez responds to Twitter trolls – and NYC billboard
She called Twitter trolls' memes "so weak"
Ocasio-Cortez on Amazon scrapping NYC HQ2
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York welcomed Amazon's decision to cancel plans for a new headquarters in Queens, saying it shows that everyday Americans "can have more say in this country than the richest man in the world."
What is the Green New Deal?
Supporters call it inspiring, critics call it impossible. What exactly does Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's resolution say?
Ocasio-Cortez celebrates Amazon move to scrap NYC headquarters
"Everyday Americans still have the power to organize and fight for their communities and they can have more say in this country than the richest man in the world"
Historian: New Deal faced similar backlash as Green New Deal
Steve Fraser said President Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal" reforms were also accused of being far-fetched socialist proposals
Ocasio-Cortez breaks down U.S. campaign finance laws
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez broke down U.S. campaign finance laws as "fundamentally broken" in impassioned 5-minute speech.
How 2020 Dems will react to Green New Deal
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Ed Markey announced a wide-ranging Green New Deal on Thursday, setting the groundwork for climate change legislation. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss how 2020 Democratic candidates for president are embracing the proposal.
Democrats propose Green New Deal
Democrats are introducing framework for what they call the Green New Deal. It addresses climate change and how the U.S. can make clean energy a priority over 10 years. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey have championed the measure. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to explain.
Green New Deal: Ocasio-Cortez says "green" policies can save economy
Can rewiring the nation's energy system create millions of jobs while helping win the battle against climate change?
"I'm glad she's there": Flake on elevator activist at SOTU
Jeff Flake, said that he was glad that Ana Maria Archila, who confronted him in an elevator amid the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, will be a guest at the State of the Union, invited by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Woman who confronted Jeff Flake going to State of the Union
Ana Maria Archila is known for confronting Jeff Flake in an elevator during the Kavanaugh hearings and telling him about her own sexual assault
Democrats' disagreements on display
The recent debates over immigration and how to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court are putting Democrats' disagreements on display. Those disagreements are threatening to divide the Democratic Party ahead of November's midterm election. Molly Hooper, CBSN political contributor and Capitol Hill reporter for The Hill, and Michael Scherer, national political reporter for The Washington Post, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the Democrats' disagreements.
Democrats introduce new equal pay legislation
Democrats were joined by Lilly Ledbetter, the namesake for the equal pay act signed under President Obama in 2009
Ocasio-Cortez shared her skincare regimen on Instagram Stories
This is just the latest way she has showcased her skill in cultivating an authentic social media presence
Understanding the Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez effect
Newly elected Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has wasted no time making a name for herself. Peter Coy, the economics editor for Bloomberg Businessweek, and Sean Sullivan, a congressional reporter for the Washington Post, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the New York Democrat's rise to prominence.
Ocasio-Cortez wins seat on powerful House Oversight committee
The move signifies a major victory for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the freshman class of progressive lawmakers now in the Democratic majority
Trump Jr. suggests border wall is like a zoo fence
Trump Jr. has made controversial analogies on social media before
Jackson endorses congresswoman's use of "motherf*****"
"I just wanna Wholeheartedly endorse your use of & clarity of purpose when declaring your (expletive) goal," the actor told Tlaib on Twitter
Does Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez want to "soak the rich"?
The youngest woman ever elected to Congress wants to raise the tax rate on top earners to as much as 70 percent
At least 15 killed in targeted attack on Jewish Australians, police say
At least 15 people were killed at a Jewish gathering on Australia's Bondi Beach, according to Australian government officials and police. One of two gunmen was also dead.
Person being released after questioning in Brown University shooting
Two people were killed and nine more were wounded in a shooting Saturday afternoon in a building on the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island, authorities said.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, found dead in their Los Angeles home
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
Machado says "I absolutely support President Trump's strategy" on Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado said she's "absolutely" supportive of President Trump's strategy in the country.
Gunman in Syria who targeted U.S. troops believed to be ISIS infiltrator, sources say
The shooting happened during a mission by U.S. and Syrian forces in a historic central town near Palmyra on Saturday. President Trump and U.S. military officials attributed the attack to ISIS.
Germany, driven by war in Ukraine, rearms its military
Germany is stepping up military recruiting and investing in everything from drones to spy cockroaches to build up its defense.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said federal immigration agents pulled over her son on Saturday and asked him to prove his citizenship.
Jan. 6 police hero becomes go-to witness for Democrats in Congress
Daniel Hodges, a D.C. metropolitan police officer, says he's trying to block the whitewashing of the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
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Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, found dead in their Los Angeles home
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Jan. 6 police hero becomes go-to witness for Democrats in Congress
Daniel Hodges, a D.C. metropolitan police officer, says he's trying to block the whitewashing of the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
Storm drops heavy snow around Northeast as Pacific Northwest braces for more rain
Approximately 63 million Americans are under a cold weather advisory, and around 11 million are under a freeze warning — mainly in the Gulf States where such low temperatures are rare.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado and Sen. Bill Cassidy join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Cassidy says "there's a deal to be had" on health care after failed Senate votes
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, said "there's a deal to be had" on a plan to address health care costs after a pair of bills failed to secure enough support to advance in the Senate last week.
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A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state
The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle.
What are the prospects for laid-off workers?
In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profits remain high. Business experts discuss the reasons why companies resort to layoffs.
Law prof sues Boeing, alleging exposure to toxic fumes on Delta flight
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
U.S. could owe businesses $168B if Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
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Jan. 6 police hero becomes go-to witness for Democrats in Congress
Daniel Hodges, a D.C. metropolitan police officer, says he's trying to block the whitewashing of the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado and Sen. Bill Cassidy join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett tthat aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said federal immigration agents pulled over her son on Saturday and asked him to prove his citizenship.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
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He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
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Australia terror attack raises questions about police preparedness
The deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney comes amid a significant spike in antisemitic rhetoric and attacks in Australia.
Suspects in deadly Bondi Beach attack identified as father and son
The 50-year-old father was shot and killed by police, and the 24-year-old son is hospitalized, New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said.
Fruit shop owner hailed a hero after tackling gunman during Australia attack
Authorities said two gunmen killed 15 people and wounded many more during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's famous Bondi Beach.
JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids "midair collision" with U.S. Air Force tanker
A JetBlue pilot from Curaçao says the flight halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker on Friday.
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett tthat aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
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Yuletide Carolers keeping tradition alive
A Pew Research Center poll finds nearly 80% of Americans put up Christmas trees, but only 16% go Christmas caroling as adults. Jericka Duncan met a group of singers sharing some favorites while spreading yuletide cheer.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, found dead in their Los Angeles home
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue"
In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder.
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on "Song Sung Blue"
In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators who sang as Neil Diamond and Patsy Cline. Jackman reveals to Tracy Smith how he "discovered" his co-star (watching her sing on "CBS Sunday Morning"!) and their shared chemistry, while Hudson talks about playing a less glamorous role.
Jane Austen at 250: Celebrating a writer who still inspires new chapters
Enduring romances such as "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma" made the British writer one of the brightest names in literature – and the beloved subject of a yearlong celebration marking the 250th anniversary of her birth.
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What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
College grads struggling to launch careers
New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's upcoming book "How to Start" looks at the difficulties of beginning your career. Kantor joins "The Takeout" to unpack some of the difficulties college students face, artificial intelligence and more.
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.
Trump targets state regulations for AI
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to prevent states from enforcing their own regulations on artificial intelligence. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump signs order to block state AI rules
Stocks dipped lower on Friday as tech and AI companies came under pressure from President Trump. He signed an executive order on Thursday to stop state regulation of artificial intelligence, arguing that a patchwork set of rules could hold the U.S. back from dominating the competition. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, found dead in their Los Angeles home
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Australia terror attack raises questions about police preparedness
The deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney comes amid a significant spike in antisemitic rhetoric and attacks in Australia.
At least 15 killed in Australia attack
A mass shooting on a beach in Australia has killed at least 15 people with dozens more injured. Police say it was a terrorist attack coming at the start of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. CBS' Tina Kraus reports.
Person being released after questioning in Brown University shooting
Two people were killed and nine more were wounded in a shooting Saturday afternoon in a building on the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island, authorities said.
A "Survivor" finalist's mission to prove his late sister was murdered
"Survivor" 48 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
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"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
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Yuletide Carolers keeping tradition alive
A Pew Research Center poll finds nearly 80% of Americans put up Christmas trees, but only 16% go Christmas caroling as adults. Jericka Duncan met a group of singers sharing some favorites while spreading yuletide cheer.
Winter weather hampering travel plans for many
Travelers dealt with slowdowns at airports Sunday thanks to the arctic blast affecting parts of the country. Nicole Valdes reports.
Sticker shock hits Christmas shoppers
A new poll finds roughly half of Americans say they're finding it harder than usual to afford holiday gifts this year and 40% are having to dip into their savings. Ali Bauman reports.
Trump pays respects to shooting victims
President Trump spoke Sunday about the horrific attacks at Brown University and in Australia. Willie James Inman has more on what the president had to say and what's ahead this week on Capitol Hill.
Hanukkah begins in the Middle East
Haley Ott reports on a newly released video showing six Israeli hostages, months before their deaths in Gaza, marking Hanukkah in captivity.