How strict state abortion laws could head to the Supreme Court
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Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court and sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts and retired Justice Anthony Kennedy on Saturday evening. President Trump will hold another ceremony for Kavanaugh at the White House on Monday. Nikole Killion is there.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg aims to serve "at least five more years"
Ginsburg, 85, also disputes the idea of setting term limits for justices, citing the Constitution
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The next step for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is a Senate confirmation battle. NPR lead politics editor Domenico Montanaro, Bloomberg News White House reporter Toluse Olorunnipa, and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Red and Blue to discuss how Democrats are reacting to President Trump's Supreme Court nominee and how vulnerable senators are weighing how to vote.
Trump names 2nd Supreme Court justice
With nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, Trump is poised to change the balance of the high court for decades to come
Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh
President Trump on Monday nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court at the White House. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins CBSN to discuss what distinguished Kavanaugh from some of the other front-runners as well as some of the obstacles he will face in getting confirmed.
Brett Kavanaugh is Trump's Supreme Court nominee
The D.C. Court of Appeals judge will fill the vacancy left by retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, if confirmed
Supreme Court nomination tonight
President Trump is believed to have narrowed it down to four finalists to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy in the Supreme Court. Justice Kennedy's former law clerk and current Solicitor General of Wisconsin, Misha Tseytlin, joined CBSN to discuss Kennedy's legacy and the issues his successor is likely to face.
SCOTUS confirmation will be "a big battle"
President Trump is just hours away from announcing his highly-anticipated Supreme Court nomination to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy. Leonard Leo, executive vice president of The Federalist Society, joined CBSN to discuss how he helped craft the president's list of potential nominees and what challenges the finalists may face in getting confirmed.
Kavanaugh chosen as Supreme Court nominee
President Trump Monday night announced he nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor discusses the decision with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan and CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford.
Trump narrows list of Supreme Court picks
President Trump has reportedly narrowed his list of potential Supreme Court nominees to three, and he's said he will announce his choice to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on Monday. The Hill White House columnist Niall Stanage joins CBSN with a closer look at the candidates.
What will Justice Anthony Kennedy do in retirement?
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Trump narrows list for SCOTUS
President Trump has interviewed at least seven people to fill Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy's seat when he retires. Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan joins "Red and Blue" to discuss what this means for Republicans ahead of the midterms.
Trump administration rescinds Obama-era guidance on race in college admissions
The Justice and Education Departments are withdrawing Obama-era documents advocating use of affirmative action policies
Leonard Leo: Unassuming figure, big voice on high court
EVP of the conservative Federalist Society Leonard Leo helped President Trump curate his list of Supreme Court potentials
Trump interviews with possible Supreme Court nominees begin
Monday, President Trump met with four potential justices and said he plans to interview "two or three more"
Trump interviews possible SCOTUS nominees
President Trump is interviewing federal judges to see which one may be promoted to the Supreme Court. The president has narrowed his list of potential replacements for Justice Anthony Kennedy from 25 to seven. There are two women on that shortlist and one person of color. Chip Reid reports.
Trump reacts to Mexico's presidential election
President Trump said Mondayhe thinks his relationship with Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will "be a good one." Mister Trump made those comments during an Oval Office meeting with the prime minister of the Netherlands. The President also discussed the process of selecting a Supreme Court nominee. Bloomberg chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
Trump's Supreme Court pick
President Trump says he interviewed for candidates to be his nominee to replace Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court. CBS News' Weijia Jiang speaks to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the qualities the president is looking for in a Supreme Court nominee, as well as whether he or she will be able to get key votes to pass Senate confirmation.
Who are Trump's top Supreme Court picks?
President Trump has already begun interviewing possible replacements for Justice Anthony Kennedy
Trump meeting potential SCOTUS picks
President Trump said Monday that he has met with four potential Supreme Court candidates to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy. The president says he will make an announcement soon about his selection to replace Kennedy, who is retiring effective July 31.
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Top Dem: Trump's Supreme Court pick should recuse themselves from Russia decisions
"The president should not be permitted to appoint a justice who will decide whether or not he complies with a subpoena to testify before a grand jury"
Who will Trump choose to replace Kennedy?
Jamelle Bouie, Seung Min Kim, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jan Crawford discuss what Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement could mean for the Supreme Court, and the latest on the border crisis.
Supreme Court search under scrutiny
President Trump says he will announce his choice to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy as early as July 9. But if he picks someone before the Mueller investigation ends, could it lead to a constitutional crisis? CBSN spoke with former Obama speechwriter David Litt and CBSN political contributor Michael Graham about why that may or may not be the case.
U.S. strikes on Iran set back nuclear program by months, initial intel assessment finds
President Trump said the strikes "obliterated" key nuclear sites, but an early intel assessment says Iran could reconstitute some of its capabilities in months, sources said.
FBI boosts resources to focus on counterterrorism after Iran strikes
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Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire in effect after early violations
President Trump accused Israel and Iran of violating a ceasefire, but then said it was "in effect" after a phone call with Israel's leader.
SpaceX launches commercial crew to space station
The two-week mission, chartered by Houston-based Axiom Space, is the fourth privately financed flight to the International Space Station.
One U.S. intel report assessed Iran would need 3 to 8 months to make nuclear weapon
Ahead of U.S. strikes on Iran, one U.S. intel assessment concluded Iran could build a nuclear weapon in months but didn't assess it decided to do so, intel sources said.
"Multiple system failures" led to door plug flying off Alaska flight, NTSB says
National Transportation Safety Board investigators on Tuesday made new safety recommendations following the Jan. 5, 2024, incident in which a door panel blew out on an Alaska flight.
DOJ whistleblower details senior officials' efforts to stonewall judges
Former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni says he was fired after pushing back on orders from top officials, including Emil Bove, to defy court rulings.
Suspect linked to California fertility clinic bombing dies in custody
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Democrats spar with RFK Jr. over health agenda: "People are going to die"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in front of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce over the department's 2026 budget.
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20 people injured by lightning strike at South Carolina lake
First responders assessed eight adults and 12 minors for electrocution after reports of a lightning strike hitting the water in South Carolina.
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Four months after McDowell County, West Virginia, was hit with catastrophic flooding, one of the poorest counties in one of the poorest states in the U.S. is still working to recover.
"Multiple system failures" led to door plug flying off Alaska flight, NTSB says
National Transportation Safety Board investigators on Tuesday made new safety recommendations following the Jan. 5, 2024, incident in which a door panel blew out on an Alaska flight.
DOJ whistleblower details senior officials' efforts to stonewall judges
Former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni says he was fired after pushing back on orders from top officials, including Emil Bove, to defy court rulings.
Starbucks is changing how it charges for matcha and syrups
Starbucks is moving to standardize prices for matcha and syrups, as well as testing a new feature that helps customers figure out how much drinks will cost.
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Starbucks is changing how it charges for matcha and syrups
Starbucks is moving to standardize prices for matcha and syrups, as well as testing a new feature that helps customers figure out how much drinks will cost.
Anthropic wins AI copyright case, but must face trial on pirated books
Anthropic didn't violate U.S. copyright law when the AI company used millions of legally purchased books to train its chatbot, judge rules.
What to know about Jeff Bezos' and Lauren Sanchez's 3-day wedding
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's glitzy three-day wedding celebration kicks off this Thursday in Venice. Not everyone is pleased.
Many Americans say they need to earn six figures to feel financially set
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Fed Chair Powell holds firm on interest rates, resisting pressure to cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who is testifying before Congress this week, said tariffs are "likely to push up prices."
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After 36 years in L.A., grandmother self-deports to Mexico, leaves family behind
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Trump's strikes on Iran set back nuclear program by months, initial intel assessment finds
Trump says the U.S. Iran strikes "obliterated" key nuclear sites, but an early intel assessment says Iran could reconstitute some of its capabilities in months, sources said.
Democrats spar with RFK Jr. over health agenda: "People are going to die"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in front of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce over the department's 2026 budget.
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Poll: U.S. airstrikes on Iran backed by Republicans, but disapproval overall
Most would see an Iranian nuclear weapon as a serious threat but also voice concern about a wider war.
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3 years since Roe v. Wade was overturned
It's been three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing individual states to ban abortion. Despite that, the number of abortions has increased. Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, joined CBS News to discuss the state of abortion in the U.S.
Climate change, heat and pregnant women
Health officials say heat can be especially dangerous for pregnant women. David Schechter reports on how climate change is raising those risks.
Democrats spar with RFK Jr. over health agenda: "People are going to die"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in front of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce over the department's 2026 budget.
Novo Nordisk ends Wegovy sales on Hims & Hers over "deceptive marketing"
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
Health insurers vow to speed approval of medical care
Some of the nation's health insurers say they're taking steps to speed the process by which doctors approve medical care.
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Trump's strikes on Iran set back nuclear program by months, initial intel assessment finds
Trump says the U.S. Iran strikes "obliterated" key nuclear sites, but an early intel assessment says Iran could reconstitute some of its capabilities in months, sources said.
Poll: U.S. airstrikes on Iran backed by Republicans, but disapproval overall
Most would see an Iranian nuclear weapon as a serious threat but also voice concern about a wider war.
One U.S. intel report assessed Iran would need 3 to 8 months to make nuclear weapon
Ahead of U.S. strikes on Iran, one U.S. intel assessment concluded Iran could build a nuclear weapon in months but didn't assess it decided to do so, intel sources said.
U.N. agency calls U.S.-backed Gaza aid effort "a death trap"
Gazans caught up in violence seeking food, and the U.N. agency tasked with helping them, say a U.S. and Israeli-backed aid effort is "costing more lives than it saves."
Bears escape enclosure, eat a week's worth of honey, then fall asleep
Mish and Lucy got out of their enclosure and made a beeline for their food store where they scoffed snacks, including a seven-day supply of honey.
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Bobby Sherman, teen idol in 1960s and '70s, dies at age 81
Bobby Sherman was a teen idol in the 1960s and '70s with bubblegum pop hits like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me."
Defense rests in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial
The prosecution and defense rested their case Tuesday in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Ayra Starr on summer anthem "Gimme Dat"
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Brandy and Monica reunite for tour
R&B icons Brandy and Monica join "CBS Mornings" to announce their first-ever co-headlining tour, building on the legacy of their hit "The Boy Is Mine," which topped charts for 13 weeks more than 25 years ago.
Victoria Monét debuts new children's book
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Anthropic wins AI copyright case, but must face trial on pirated books
Anthropic didn't violate U.S. copyright law when the AI company used millions of legally purchased books to train its chatbot, judge rules.
AI's human imitation brings dangers
"Godfather of AI" Yoshua Bengio said concerns about the technology are not just about it taking jobs, but also the risks of training it to imitate humans. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram has more on its "sociopathic tendencies."
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 CEO: AI will mean fewer corporate jobs
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will lead to fewer corporate jobs at the company. Technology journalist Jacob Ward, host of "The Rip Current" podcast, joins CBS News to discuss how AI is already reshaping the workforce.
Robotic heart transplant makes history
In a medical first, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on a 45-year-old patient. He now says he's living a brand-new life. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Killer whales caught on video grooming each other with seaweed
A study published in the journal Current Biology describes a new example of tool use by a critically endangered population of orcas.
Trump administration's cuts to National Science Foundation blocked
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from making drastic cuts to research funding that is provided by the National Science Foundation.
French scientists discover new blood type in Guadeloupe woman
Thanks to DNA sequencing, the discovery of new blood groups has accelerated in recent years.
Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
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Prosecution, defense rest in Sean Combs trial
Both the prosecution and the defense have rested their cases in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Jurors have heard from 34 government witnesses over the course of more than six weeks. Chris Melcher, celebrity lawyer and former sex crimes defense attorney, joins CBS News to recap the trial ahead of jury deliberations.
Defense rests in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial
The prosecution and defense rested their case Tuesday in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Officials probe livestreamed murder of TikTok star who denounced gang
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial winds down
The prosecution in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial heard testimonies from its final witness on Monday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
4 arrested in killing of scientist whose body was found dismembered
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SpaceX launches commercial crew to space station
The two-week mission, chartered by Houston-based Axiom Space, is the fourth privately financed flight to the International Space Station.
World's largest telescope unveils first images of galaxies in stunning detail
The debut images from a powerful telescope at Chile's Vera Rubin Observatory show distant galaxies and star-forming regions in spectacular detail.
Why did SpaceX's Starship explode?
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in Texas on Wednesday night as it was preparing for a test launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
Video shows SpaceX Starship explosion at Texas launch site
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
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A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
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Both the prosecution and the defense have rested their cases in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Jurors have heard from 34 government witnesses over the course of more than six weeks. Chris Melcher, celebrity lawyer and former sex crimes defense attorney, joins CBS News to recap the trial ahead of jury deliberations.
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Tuesday marks three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated Americans' federal right to an abortion. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Amanda Zurawski, a Texas woman who sued the state after being denied an abortion and suffering life-threatening pregnancy complications as a result, about her advocacy.
Garcia elected top Democrat on Oversight panel
Rep. Robert Garcia of California has been elected as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, becoming one of his party's most visible foils to the Trump administration. Political strategists Joel Payne and Matt Gorman, along with CBS News political director Fin Gómez, join "The Takeout" with analysis.