Barrett joins Supreme Court ahead of politically charged legal fights
There will be no slow transition for Justice Amy Coney Barrett as she takes her seat on the Supreme Court.
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There will be no slow transition for Justice Amy Coney Barrett as she takes her seat on the Supreme Court.
Amy Coney Barrett has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Supreme Court. Mark Chenoweth, executive director of the New Civil Liberties Alliance and former chief of staff to Mike Pompeo in Congress, joins CBSN to discuss how Barrett may shape the future of the nation's highest court.
Barrett was confirmed in Senate by a vote of 52 to 48, with only one Republican voting against her.
At an outdoor White House ceremony late Monday, Judge Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in by Justice Clarence Thomas after the Senate approved her nomination. She is President Trump's choice to fill the vacancy left behind by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Watch part of the ceremony here.
The Senate confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday just days before Election Day, solidifying the conservative majority on the court as it is set to consider several high-profile cases in the coming months. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Alan Jenkins of Harvard Law School joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with analysis.
Senate Republicans are set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, giving President Trump his third appointment in just four years. West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin was one of the few Democrats to meet with Barrett. He spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano about his opposition to her nomination, the state of the coronavirus pandemic in his home state, and the future of renewable energy in coal country.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, 48, becomes the youngest justice on the Supreme Court by five years, and could help secure a conservative majority for decades to come. Nancy Cordes reports.
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said the U.S. won't be able to control the pandemic, even as President Trump claims we're "rounding the turn." CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to talk about the latest from Washington.
The Republican-led Senate is expected to hold a final vote on the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday night despite continued protests from Democrats. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest on what to expect for the vote.
Senate Democratic leaders said Pence presiding over the confirmation vote would be a "violation of common decency and courtesy."
The procedural vote Sunday sets up a final vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday evening.
Murkowski was the only Republican who did not support Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation.
The Senate Majority Leader filed cloture for Barrett's nomination on Friday, setting up a final vote on Monday.
Barrett's nomination was approved by the committee, and will head to the Senate floor Friday.
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court, clearing the way for a full Senate vote just days before the presidential election. Nancy Cordes reports.
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee have unilaterally advanced the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, in spite of a boycott by Democrats. Harvard Law Professor Alan Jenkins joined CBSN to break down what Barrett's impact could be on the court.
Despite Democrats' boycotting the meeting Thursday morning, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham proceeded with a party-line vote to advance the nomination of President Trump's Supreme Court pick Amy Coney Barrett. Watch the vote as it unfolded live on CBSN, with analysis by CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is citing progress in stimulus relief talks with the White House as tens of millions of Americans struggle in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is not on board. Meanwhile, President Trump is hitting the campaign trail and walked out early on a "60 Minutes" interview taping. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Before any woman became a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, others blazed the trail.
This second Women's March of the year was organized in honor of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
After nearly 20 hours of questioning, senators were left with a few clues on how Amy Coney Barrett might view abortion and Roe v. Wade. Here's what we know.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court next week. Her friend and colleague Nicole Garnett, a law professor at Notre Dame, joined CBSN to discuss what she'd bring to the nation's highest court.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is back on the campaign trail after facing tough questions on issues including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Supreme Court in a televised town hall last night. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the event, and Sean Sullivan, CBSN political contributor and national politics reporter for the Washington Post, joined CBSN to discuss.
During Senate confirmation hearings on Wednesday, Senator Kamala Harris asked Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett about her views on climate change. Barrett called it "very contentious matter of public debate." Watch their exchange.
Barrett said, "I don't think my views on global warming or climate change are relevant to the job I would do as a judge." Many scientists disagree.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
President Trump has welcomed Iran's announcement that, at least while the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holds, the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all ships.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
White House officials are leaning on Utah Republicans to further examine ethics concerns regarding a relationship between two key players in a key gerrymandering case, sources told CBS News.
More than 51 million are under the threat of severe weather Friday evening from Texas to Wisconsin, as some are still cleaning up from tornadoes earlier in the week.
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
The incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
White House officials are leaning on Utah Republicans to further examine ethics concerns regarding a relationship between two key players in a key gerrymandering case, sources told CBS News.
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Air New Zealand will soon offer four-hour stints in triple-decker bunk beds for long-haul flights. The carrier says they'll be the first lie-flat beds for budget air travelers.
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
White House officials are leaning on Utah Republicans to further examine ethics concerns regarding a relationship between two key players in a key gerrymandering case, sources told CBS News.
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath Pembroke Castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
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.
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself.
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is denying allegations of misconduct after his friend, California Rep. Eric Swalwell, resigned from his post over sexual misconduct accusations. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joined CBS News on Thursday with allegations of misconduct linked to Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego. Politico's Nicholas Wu joins CBS News with more as Gallego denies the accusations.
"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.
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.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of planning. Here's what he and his team saw.
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Iran and President Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz will now be open, but questions remain about the flow of traffic in the key water passage. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
President Trump posted on social media claims that the Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open." CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Ukrainians jumped in to help after a massive Russian attack left massive damage in Kyiv. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.