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Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Ukraine is the "most important" foreign policy issue the U.S. is facing "right now."
Increasing numbers are calling on the Biden administration to be tougher at border.
After negotiations over the nation’s debt ceiling appeared to have initially stalled, with Republican negotiators walking out of talks with White House officials, the talks were expected to resume late Friday night, CBS News learned. President Biden is cutting short an Asia-Pacific trip and will be returning to Washington in the hopes of reaching a deal. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Talks continue Tuesday between President Biden and congressional leaders as the June 1 federal debt limit deadline looms. This comes as the Office of Management and Budget says proposed cuts from House Republicans would cut at least 30% of all areas outside Defense, the Veterans Affairs department and Homeland Security. Weijia Jiang reports.
President Biden has arrived in Japan for the G7 summit, but his foreign trip will be cut short so he can return to Washington to broker a deal on raising the debt ceiling. With only two weeks until the U.S. could run out money to pay its bills, the president's team continues negotiations with congressional leaders. Nikole Killion reports from Washington.
President Biden has arrived in Hiroshima for a G7 summit beginning Friday. One item high on the agenda will be the defense of the Pacific. Japan has committed to doubling its defense budget, which will mean a dramatic shift from more than 75 years of pacifistic policy. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
The Secret Service is investigating a security breach at the home of national security adviser Jake Sullivan. The intrusion happened in the early morning hours sometime in late April while agents were on duty. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins with the latest.
President Biden sat down with both Republican and Democratic congressional leaders in the Oval Office Tuesday to discuss the debt ceiling. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said a deal is possible by week's end, but that the two sides remain far apart. Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.
President Biden on Tuesday met for a second time with congressional leaders about the debt ceiling. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane join with reaction from the Biden administration and lawmakers.
The Congressional Budget Office said Friday there is a significant risk the U.S. won't be able to pay its bills sometime in the first two weeks of June unless lawmakers reach a deal to raise the debt ceiling. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on where negotiations stand.
A humanitarian crisis is unfolding at the U.S.-Mexico border after the expiration of the pandemic-era immigration policy known as Title 42. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest from Brownsville, Texas.
U.S. officials say around 60,000 migrants were waiting near the southern border as the pandemic-era policy known as Title 42 ended Thursday night. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins us to discuss the political impact of the situation for the Biden administration.
The COVID-19 national emergency in the U.S. will officially end Thursday at midnight. Dr. Owais Durrani, emergency medicine physician, discusses what will change for patients.
The Biden administration and EPA have announced new regulations to limit carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joined us to discuss how stringent the new rules would be and the potential challenges the plan faces.
Millions of Social Security recipients "need to be very careful" about spending because payments could be delayed, one expert said.
Senate Democrats are holding a special caucus meeting today to discuss the rise in gun violence across the United States. They're looking for solutions in the wake of multiple mass shootings in recent weeks. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
The Biden administration on Wednesday released a new restriction designed to allow the U.S. to increase migrant deportations ahead of the expiration Thursday of the pandemic-era policy known as Title 42. The U.S. is bracing for an influx of migrants when Title 42 expires. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Texas.
CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak from Brownsville, Texas, to discuss the expiration of Title 42 and how officials are preparing for an anticipated increase in migrants at the border.
The program, which will initially apply to migrant families heading to four U.S. cities, is part of a larger Biden administration effort to deter migrants from crossing into the U.S. illegally.
President Biden met with top congressional leaders Tuesday, trying to prevent the economic chaos a default would cause if an agreement isn't reached on the debt ceiling. After the meeting, the president pointed out how far apart the two sides are. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
The Biden administration is working to replace Title 42 with new stricter policies that could affect asylum seekers. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is working on new regulations that will require airlines to compensate flyers when there are long delays or cancellations not caused by the weather. The Biden administration hopes to roll it out by the end of the year, but experts say it could make prices go up. Kris Van Cleave reports from Phoenix.
Congressional leaders are set to meet with President Biden on Tuesday at the White House to discuss raising the debt limit. Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on the key points that have been preventing an agreement from being reached.
President Biden will sit down Tuesday with congressional leaders from both parties as time runs out to raise the nation's debt ceiling. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins with a preview ahead of Tuesday's talks.
If your flight gets delayed or canceled and the weather is not to blame, then U.S. airlines may soon have to compensate you. A new proposal from President Biden would require airlines to go beyond just a ticket refund. Brian Sumers, founder and editor of The Airline Observer, discusses what passengers can expect.
Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian says he has visited Iran's supreme leader twice and talked with CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Mojtaba Khamenei's health.
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned decision that ordering Missouri to restore its 2025 map "would usher in electoral chaos."
Iran's president says Tehran wants a deal with the U.S. before November's midterm elections, as the regime puts an offer on the table.
President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both parties have called illegal.
A hurricane watch is in effect for Hawaii County due to the storm, which could dump up to 3 feet of rain on Hawaii's Big Island.
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in its push to use a controversial database to review state voter rolls for potential noncitizens.
Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has already canceled concerts and prompted people on islands near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to head to the mainland in the days ahead of the nor'easter's arrival.
President Trump described Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit this week as "very productive," though the White House has said little about what was achieved during the summit.
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
Drs. Travan and Travis Jasper, identical twins, are co-directors of the emergency department at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, the city where they grew up in poverty.
Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has already canceled concerts and prompted people on islands near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to head to the mainland in the days ahead of the nor'easter's arrival.
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned decision that ordering Missouri to restore its 2025 map "would usher in electoral chaos."
Sheri Mecklenburg resigned from the Department of Justice this week, penning a scathing letter in which she said U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros "personally directed" the Broadview 6 prosecution that she says ended her career.
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
Chipotle, McDonald's and Shake Shack are among the restaurant chains revamping their menus as more consumers go on weight-loss drugs.
Meta, Microsoft and other major tech companies are developing a range of AI products for consumers, from wearables to speakers.
The two-week trial in New Mexico centered on accusations Facebook deceived users about a data breach.
The surge in diesel prices this year is putting a financial squeeze on schools, farms and small businesses around the U.S.
President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both parties have called illegal.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian airing on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, who is also a physician, says he has visited Iran's supreme leader twice and talked with CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Mojtaba Khamenei's health.
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned decision that ordering Missouri to restore its 2025 map "would usher in electoral chaos."
Sheri Mecklenburg resigned from the Department of Justice this week, penning a scathing letter in which she said U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros "personally directed" the Broadview 6 prosecution that she says ended her career.
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian airing on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, who is also a physician, says he has visited Iran's supreme leader twice and talked with CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Mojtaba Khamenei's health.
Dr. Feroze Sidhwa was working at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis when an Israeli strike hit the surgical unit he was in.
A Ukrainian nonprofit group is teaching kids to make, service and fly simple drones, to help them be "useful in the future in their country."
It might take a year before it's clear the cubs will survive the crucial period after their birth, the zoo's curator said.
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards will be held this weekend with Snoop Dogg carrying out hosting duties. "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Denny Directo joins CBS News for a preview.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
In his memoir, the actor writes of his early struggles, leading to writing his screenplay for the Oscar-winning hit "Rocky."
Jamaican musician Ziggy Marley shares memories of his father, Bob Marley, and discusses his new children's book, "True to Myself."
The anonymous woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her said in a new court filing that she never met the rap mogul.
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
The growing concerns over the safety of artificial intelligence and the speed of its development have many calling for government regulation. Recently, President Trump said he plans to appoint an adviser and create an AI force. J.B. Branch, director of federal AI governance and technology policy at Public Citizen, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the U.S. wrapped up on Friday, with no deal announced on artificial intelligence, though he is set to meet with President Trump twice more before the end of the year. Weijia Jiang has more.
News broke this week that a rogue artificial intelligence agent hacked Australia's health care database, and no notice was given for months. Matt Calkins, CEO and co-founder of Appian, which develops software to maximize AI integration, joins to unpack the week's AI headlines.
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
Authorities haven't disclosed the exact cause of Fortune's death, but they did rule it a homicide and have arrested two men.
Former "American Idol" contestant and music pastor Caleb Flynn stands accused of murdering his wife. His former mistress, Alleigha Botner, testified in the trial. CBS News' Ian Lee has more details.
A Minnesota native who had been serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln for nearly 10 months came home to an upsetting surprise.
Dr. Idris Evans, the Pittsburgh doctor killed in a violent home invasion, is being remembered for his kindness and compassion.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn is on trial for allegedly killing his wife and staging an elaborate crime scene. Flynn's former mistress testified at the trial. Ian Lee has the latest details.
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Over 60 million in danger from Nor'easter; Hawaiians shelter ahead of Hurricane Nolo.
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards will be held this weekend with Snoop Dogg carrying out hosting duties. "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Denny Directo joins CBS News for a preview.
While El Niño is a natural shift in the climate system, scientists say the weather pattern developing in the Pacific Ocean could be one of the strongest on record. And human-caused climate change is super-charging its strength, making weather extremes worse. Tracy Wholf, founder of WereWHOLF Media, joins CBS News to discuss.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Face the Nation's Margaret Brennan about the war with the U.S., his country's latest offer to open the Strait of Hormuz, the supreme leader's condition and more.