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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.
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.
The three most recent retirees from the court — John Paul Stevens, David Souter and Sandra Day O'Connor — each charted different paths
The Justice and Education Departments are withdrawing Obama-era documents advocating use of affirmative action policies
EVP of the conservative Federalist Society Leonard Leo helped President Trump curate his list of Supreme Court potentials
Monday, President Trump met with four potential justices and said he plans to interview "two or three more"
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.
President Trump has already begun interviewing possible replacements for Justice Anthony Kennedy
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.
D.C. Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Chicago Circuit Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett and others may meet with the president this week
"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"
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.
President Trump says he will announce his choices to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump received a prank call Friday from comedian John Melendez, who posed as a New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett joins CBSN from New Jersey, where Mr. Trump is spending the weekend.
President Trump says he will announce his nominee to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his retirement on Wednesday, a week from this Monday. He told reporters aboard Air Force One that he will be interviewing several candidates over the coming days. Errol Barnett reports.
President Trump announced on Friday that he will name a Supreme Court nominee on July 9th. Mr. Trump also said he has a shortlist of five candidates, two of whom are women. CBSN political contributor, Boston Herald columnist, and politics editor for NHJournal.com, Michael Graham, joins CBSN to discuss the latest news from Washington.
The president will be filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy
President Trump is planning to spend the weekend at his golf resort in Bedminster, New Jersey. But he and his staff are aiming to announce a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy within weeks. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid has the latest on that, plus reports of more possible staffing changes in the administration.
The president was asked by Fox Business' Maria Bartiromo about his impending Supreme Court nomination
Senate Democrats protested outside the Supreme Court one day after Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement. They want to delay the vote on President Trump's nominee. Nancy Cordes reports.
Merkley joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout" this week. Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement this week, enabling Trump to put his second nominee on the high court
A top adviser to President Trump on picking a replacement for Justice Kennedy said abortion hasn't come up in conversations with the president
President Trump hosted a bipartisan group of six senators at the White House Thursday to discuss the Supreme Court vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy. The three Democrats who attended are up for re-election in November in states that typically vote republican. Nancy Cordes reports.
President Trump vowed to quickly replace Justice Anthony Kennedy, who is retiring from the Supreme Court at the end of next month. Democratic senators are vowing to block the nominee from confirmation, but Republicans hold a Senate majority and could get the nomination though if 50 GOP senators vote "yes." CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss what's next.
President Trump says he hopes his next Supreme Court pick will serve for at least the next four decades, after Justice Anthony Kennedy announced yesterday he is retiring. With more on who may replace Kennedy, CBSN spoke to the executive vice president of The Federalist Society, Leonard Leo, who advises President Trump on judicial nominations.
President Trump has a list of potential candidates to fill a seat on the Supreme Court after Justice Anthony Kennedy announced Wednesday that he will retire at the end of July. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett discusses Kennedy's impact on the court and who might replace him.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the calls received by dispatchers are distressing.
After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the calls received by dispatchers are distressing.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterrupted supply" of Russian fuel.
Rents in the 50 largest cities have surged by hundreds of dollars per month over the last five years, a LendingTree analysis found.
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
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.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterrupted supply" of Russian fuel.
The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.
Amy Allen, who is up for four Grammys, including songwriter of the year, sits down with Anthony Mason to talk about how she went from a nursing student to writing Grammy-nominated hits for Sabrina Carpenter and other pop stars.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Lucy Liu talks about starring in and producing the movie "Rosemead," why she says the story resonates universally and reflecting on personal experiences for the film.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
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.
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
Google has released its list of the 2025 top search trends. Robert Ferrera, a Google Trends expert, joins CBS News with more.
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.
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.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
A federal grand jury refused to re-indict Letitia James, the New York attorney general, after a judge threw out earlier fraud charges against her. Reuters reporter Sarah Lynch joins CBS News with more.
Police bodycam footage of Luigi Mangione's arrest played in court shows officers questioning the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder after receiving a tip about his whereabouts. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
The Justice Department and FBI announced the arrest of a man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the U.S. Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. Scott MacFarlane reports.
A Virginia man faces two federal charges in connection with the pipe bombs planted in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
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.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
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.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will determine the groups and schedule for the highly anticipated global soccer tournament in the Americas. Alan Rothenberg, the former president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, to explain the drawing.
Netflix announced a deal to buy Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion. Barron's writer Paul La Monica joins CBS News with more.
Amy Allen, who is up for four Grammys, including songwriter of the year, sits down with Anthony Mason to talk about how she went from a nursing student to writing Grammy-nominated hits for Sabrina Carpenter and other pop stars.
The Supreme Court is allowing Texas to use its redrawn congressional map for now. CBS News senior politics reporter Melissa Quinn reports on how it may affect other states' efforts to redistrict.
A 19-year-old college student said she was on her way home to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving when ICE detained her at Boston Logan International Airport. She was then deported to Honduras despite a judge's order. Jericka Duncan reports.