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The White House was briefly locked down after a shooting occurred nearby. President Obama was not on the grounds at the time of the shooting, but security quickly mobilized after the gunshots went off. Chip Reid reports.
"It's not personal, it is politics," says Valerie Jarrett on President Obama's inability to get Republicans to move on Supreme Court nomination. Norah O'Donnell reports on Sunday, May 22 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Senior adviser Valerie Jarrett has been at President Obama's side throughout his seven years in office and nearly 20 years before that. Her constant presence and unchecked access at times unnerved some staffers, but Jarrett makes no apologies for helping shape the president's legacy. In this preview of Sunday's "60 Minutes,"Jarrett talks to Norah O'Donnell about the president's decision to stay in Washington after he leaves office.
While President Obama didn't say Donald Trump's name during his commencement address to Rutgers University on Sunday, he was at the heart of the president's speech, which focused in large part on the "ignorance" pervading American politics today.
President Obama delivers keynote address at Rutgers University commencement and receives an honorary degree from the university.
Reaction has been mixed to the new White House guidelines allowing transgender students to use bathrooms that match their gender identity. Across the country, there have been protests for and against the Obama administration's directive. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Air travelers from coast to coast are enduring nightmarish conditions at several of the nation's airports; Phil Morgese has always been good with his hands on "guy stuff." But when it came to styling his daughter's hair, he struggled to keep up.
The Obama administration has issued a directive to all public school districts, saying transgender students should have access to bathrooms that match their gender identity. Refusal to comply could result in schools losing federal funding. As Manuel Bojorquez reports, that didn't go over well in Texas.
President Obama talked about race and inequality in his commencement address to Howard University's class of 2016. DeMarco Morgan has more.
President Obama delivered the commencement remarks at Howard University. He offered his perspective and advice to the graduating class of 2016.
This past week the House and Senate approved legislation designating the bison as the National Mammal of the United States. Overhunting nearly wiped these animals off the face of the Earth, but today, tens of thousands of buffalo roam the American West once more. Jane Pauley reports.
Prince Harry gets the final word in a Twitter trash-talking battle. Ahead of the 2016 Invictus Games, President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama sent a fake intimidation video to Prince Harry, who then responded with the help of Queen Elizabeth II.
President Obama becomes the comedian-in-chief for the last time in his presidency, when he makes his annual remarks at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night. In headlining the event for the past seven years, he's proved he's willing to use his sense of humor to skewer Congress, his political rivals, and even himself.
Hail is hammering the Midwest while Americans living in the Southern Plains have been told to prep for possible tornado touchdowns; Virginia McLaurin became a viral sensation after her recent joyous meeting with President Obama. She was the picture of health at 107
Virginia McLaurin became a viral sensation after her recent joyous meeting with President Obama. She was the picture of health at 107. But she lacked a picture ID, which made it hard to travel and vote. Bill Plante explains what happened when she tried to get one.
CBS News' Charlie Rose spoke with President Barack Obama in Germany while the president was visiting Chancellor Angela Merkel. Rose asked the president about his new plan to deploy 250 U.S. troops to Syria to combat ISIS and about the threat of North Korea's nuclear tests. Charlie Rose joined CBSN to discuss his conversation with the president.
Prince George's bathrobe has gone viral after he was seen wearing it during President Obama's visit in London. And if you want to get your hands on one of those robes, get in line. The company "My First Years" sold out of them in minutes. CBSN spoke with "My First Years" founder Daniel Price and marketing manager Nicole Rhodes about the publicity.
President Obama is sending 250 U.S. troops to Syria in an effort to combat ISIS, a final push to curb the extremists' threat before he leaves office. With analysis, CBS' Margaret Brennan joins CBSN from Germany.
President Obama and the first lady plan to lunch with Queen Elizabeth II on Friday to toast her 90th birthday, but the timing is controversial. Margaret Brennan reports on Obama's efforts to help Prime Minister David Cameron with a tough vote on whether Britain will remain in the European Union.
President Obama has arrived in Saudi Arabia in an attempt to repair relations with the Gulf ally. This visit comes amid allegations that the 9/11 hijackers had Saudi support. CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate and former U.S. ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill join CBSN to discuss.
CBS News projects that businessman Donald Trump will be the winner of the Republican primary in his home state; when an industrial incinerator was approved to be built near her already polluted neighborhood, high schooler Destiny Watford jumped into action to stop it
Government investigators released their report Tuesday on the security lapses that allowed a fence jumper armed with a knife to easily get into the White House in September 2014. Jeff Pegues has more.
President Obama sat down with "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose on Monday, where they discussed the decision to send more U.S. troops to Iraq, and if the mysterious 28 pages of 9/11 documents should remain classified.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on President Obama's controversial immigration policy that allows some illegal immigrants to apply for legal status in the United States. With analysis on this major executive action, CBS' Paula Reid joins CBSN from Washington, D.C.
A classified portion of the 9/11 report known as the "28 pages" contains details that may connect some members of the Saudi royal family to Al Quaeda and the Septemeber 11 terror attacks. Some victims' families want to sue the Saudi government. CBS' Chip Reid explains from the White House.
President Trump said that other countries would join the U.S. in sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz, but did not share more specifics.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
Kharg Island is a small, heavily fortified, and strategically valuable island off Iran's northern coast.
The Trump administration has proposed the construction of an underground facility to screen visitors to the White House.
Another three members of the Iran women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said.
The State Department is seeking information on Iran's new supreme leader and nine other "key leaders" in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
The attack hit four districts, damaging residential buildings, educational institutions and critical infrastructure, officials said.
Jocelyn Peters, a beloved third grade teacher in St. Louis, Missouri, was shot to death in her sleep. The crime scene held an unusual clue – something one detective says he had never seen before.
Within days of their firings, two former federal workers launched a support group for fellow colleagues in the same situation. What started out as 20 people has grown to almost 5,000 members nationwide.
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
The Trump administration has proposed the construction of an underground facility to screen visitors to the White House.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?
Planning a trip? Travel experts recommend booking your flight soon as the Iran war drives up airline and ticket costs.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
Within days of their firings, two former federal workers launched a support group for fellow colleagues in the same situation. What started out as 20 people has grown to almost 5,000 members nationwide.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
Another three members of the Iran women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said.
The Trump administration has proposed the construction of an underground facility to screen visitors to the White House.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
Another three members of the Iran women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said.
His predecessor, Pope Francis, lived in a simple apartment in the Santa Marta guesthouse in the Vatican.
Kharg Island is a small, heavily fortified, and strategically valuable island off Iran's northern coast.
The attack hit four districts, damaging residential buildings, educational institutions and critical infrastructure, officials said.
Hollywood's biggest stars are gearing up for the 98th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Watch scenes from the films nominated for best picture at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the filmmakers.
The Academy Awards are on Sunday night and Hollywood's biggest stars will be under the watchful eye of the paparazzi. Barry Petersen reports that those who once made a lot of money for their shots are no longer.
Pascal Rostain, one of the last-standing "traditional" paparazzi photographers, talks to "CBS Saturday Morning" about how the industry has changed in a world of smartphones and social media.
Kat Rosenfield, a culture writer for the Free Press, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to preview the 98th Academy Awards and discuss her new novel, "How to Survive in Woods." The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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.
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.
Jocelyn Peters, a beloved third grade teacher in St. Louis, Missouri, was shot to death in her sleep. The crime scene held an unusual clue – something one detective says he had never seen before.
Suspect Christian Barrios, 32, shot two people multiple times Friday night, St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick said.
Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty for Tyler Robinson, 22, who is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of Charlie Kirk.
The suspect in the Michigan synagogue attack died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the FBI said at a news conference on Friday. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi has the latest.
Officials in Michigan gave an update about Thursday's synagogue car ramming attack that the FBI is investigating as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community." CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
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.
Why did a man eat pages from a notebook when facing questions about the murder of a third grade teacher? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
Since the Department of Homeland Security shut down last month, Transportation Security Administration employees have been working without pay. Travelers around the U.S. saw long lines and delays as the agency grappled with staffing shortages and resignations.
Iranian attacks on tankers and cargo ships have choked the flow of oil and goods through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage connecting Persian Gulf oil producers to global markets. The disruption threatens to drive U.S. gas prices to record highs.
Two former federal workers are turning their firings into a movement to help others. Nikole Killion has their story.
Fliers in the U.S. experienced long lines at security as TSA agents worked without pay. Tim McNicholas has more on the major problems looming this spring break.