Speaking with the Clintons
President-elect Donald Trump describes "gracious" congratulatory conversations with Hillary and Bill Clinton.
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Bill and Chelsea Clinton speak
Bill and Chelsea Clinton joined Hillary in Pennsylvania Monday night on the eve of Election Day. Watch them make their pitch to thousands at Clinton's all-star rally.
Clinton Foundation questions
Leaked emails reveal controversial efforts by Clinton Foundation aides to get donors to pay for Bill Clinton's speeches and steer business their way. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has details.
Clinton in battleground states
The CBS News Battleground Tracker indicates that if the election were to be held today, Hillary Clinton would win 288 electoral votes -- 18 more than she needs to become president. Her campaign is under new pressure because of a leaked email that raises new questions about payments to the Clinton Foundation and former President Bill Clinton. Focused on getting voters to the polls, Clinton is turning to first lady Michelle Obama for help in North Carolina. Nancy Cordes reports.
Final Presidential Debate Part 8
Emails suggest Clinton Foundation donors got special access to Hillary Clinton while she was secretary of state. Clinton responded to that, but it wasn't enough for Donald Trump. Clinton responded saying Trump doesn't take responsibility for his actions. "He never apologizes or says he's sorry for anything."
Trump's Bill Clinton event
Two hours before the second presidential debate, Donald Trump held a Facebook event with several women who have accused Bill Clinton of sexual advances. "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell, CBS News contributor Bob Schieffer and moderator of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson join CBSN to discuss the surprise move.
Trump bashes Clintons
Donald Trump is bashing Hillary Clinton by quoting her husband. Campaigning in Nevada, Trump repeatedly brought up former President Bill Clinton's comment that Obamacare is a "crazy system." Major Garrett reports.
Bill Clinton on future role
Former President Bill Clinton is speculating on his potential future role in the White House. Ahead of the Clinton Foundation's final Clinton Global Initiative conference, Bill Clinton told "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose Monday that his work with the foundation has prepared him for new challenges.
Bill Clinton on donors' access
In a conversation with Charlie Rose ahead of the Clinton Foundation's final Global Initiative Conference, former President Bill Clinton shared about the appearance of conflicts of interest between the family's foundation and the State Department while his wife was secretary of state.
Bill Clinton on Hillary appeal
Former President Bill Clinton will step in for some of his wife, Hillary's, campaign events as she recovers from pneumonia. In a conversation with Charlie Rose, Bill Clinton spoke ahead of the Clinton Foundation's final CGI conference about why the Democratic presidential nominee struggles to resonate with voters.
Bill Clinton on Hillary's health
Hillary Clinton could return to the campaign trail as soon as Wednesday, as she continues her recovery from pneumonia. Former President Bill Clinton will step in at some of his wife's scheduled events. He spoke with Charlie Rose on Monday in New York City ahead of the Clinton Foundation's final CGI conference to discuss his wife's health, his own health and transparency in the presidential campaign.
Bill Clinton interview
Former President Bill Clinton sat down with Charlie Rose to discuss Hillary's health. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes takes a look at the interview.
Fact-checking 2016 race
For the past eight years, The Washington Post's "Fact Checker" column has rated the truth of campaign rhetoric, using "Pinnochios" to measure falsehoods. Glenn Kessler, who runs the fact checker department, joins "CBS This Morning," to discuss who is piling up on the Pinnochio count in the 2016 campaign.
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Hillary Clinton makes history at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday; Chelsea Clinton is one of the most valuable assets of her mother's campaign.
Chelsea Clinton's evolution
Chelsea Clinton is one of the most valuable assets of her mother's campaign. After all, she's been on the trail with her parents since she was two. Vinita Nair reports on the woman who could be the first daughter -- twice.
Calif. governor backs Clinton
One of the country's longest-serving progressive Democrats was a late convert to Hillary Clinton's campaign. California Gov. Jerry Brown praised Clinton and her work to fight climate change Wednesday at the Democratic convention. Brown's endorsement of Clinton comes despite the fact his lifelong causes are similar to those of Bernie Sanders. Brown joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Democratic convention and why he thinks Donald Trump is unstable.
1st female presidential nominee
"Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News political director John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to explain why Bill Clinton's case that Hillary Clinton is an agent of change must become a "multiple-month-long argument" and how a remark by the Clintons' longtime friend, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, undermined the Democratic nominee's stance on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.
Hillary Clinton secures legacy
The crowd erupted on the Democratic convention floor when Hillary Clinton was nominated for president Tuesday night, and Clinton's unexpected video appearance set them off again. After 227 years and 44 presidents, Clinton could be the first woman to hold the country's highest office. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Hillary Clinton makes history
Democratic convention delegates voted Tuesday night to ratify Hillary Clinton's historic nomination, but many Bernie Sanders supporters greeted the outcome by leaving the convention. Former President Bill Clinton also told a very personal story of the nominee as a wife, a mother and a leader. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trevor Noah talks politics
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" is the only late night comedy show originating from the convention cities. In Cleveland last week, Noah picked apart Donald Trump's acceptance speech. This week, "The Daily Show" is taking on the Democrats in Philadelphia. Noah joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his perspective of U.S. politics as a South African comedian.
Bill Clinton's role reversal
Former President Bill Clinton will make history Tuesday night when he makes the case for his wife, Hillary, at the Democratic convention. For years, the spouses of future presidents have played vital roles at national political conventions, but with a former first lady running for the highest office -- and the potential for a first gentleman in the White House -- the political process reaches uncharted territory. Julianna Goldman reports.
Fallout from AG-Bill Clinton private meeting continues
Attorney General Loretta Lynch says she regrets having an impromptu meeting with former President Bill Clinton on her plane this week. That meeting is raising questions about just how fair the Justice Department will be in its investigation of Hillary Clinton's use of a private email account and server when she served as secretary of state. Errol Barnett reports from Washington.
Clinton Email Probe
"Face The Nation" host John Dickerson weighs in on the controversy surrounding Attorney General Loretta Lynch after her brief meeting with former President Bill Clinton.
Why didn't AG step out of Clinton email probe entirely?
Attorney General Loretta Lynch will not decide if charges will be filed over Hillary Clinton's private email server. The Justice Department now says career prosecutors will have the final say. An official says Lynch made that decision before her impromptu meeting with Bill Clinton. CBS News Justice reporter Paula Reid joins "CBS This Morning" to explain what's behind the attorney general's decision not to recuse herself from the Clinton email investigation.
AG-Bill Clinton meeting spotlights candidate's "trust" issue
Attorney General Loretta Lynch has decided to take a reduced role in the investigation of Hillary Clinton's email server, following her controversial impromptu meeting with former President Bill Clinton. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News political director John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to weigh in on the attorney general's decision to stay involved in the email probe and its impact on the Clinton campaign.
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Trump reverses course on 20% fee for Strait of Hormuz cargo
Trump said Tuesday he "decided to replace" a 20% fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which he announced a day before, with trade and investment deals from Gulf states.
ICE halts most vehicle stops following deadly shootings, sources say
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5M from Trump in abuse, defamation case
A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
How Jeffrey Epstein parlayed his elite network into a $25 million payday
Former White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler worked with Epstein on a Swiss bank settlement.
DoD watchdog finds 155mm artillery plant built 2 years ago has produced nothing
An ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, has not produced any metal projectile parts after the Army spent $469 million to establish the facility.
"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest since 2023
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
Folarin Balogun addresses FIFA decision to lift red card suspension
U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun told "CBS Mornings" he "was in shock" when he received a red card in a World Cup match and discussed FIFA's decision to lift the one-game ban.
Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction
The T. rex, nicknamed Gus, is a towering figure, standing at 12.5 feet fall and roughly 38 feet long.
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"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest since 2023
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
Trump: FBI shouldn't waste time on "conspiracy theories" in Graham's death
"I don't see a lot of evil there," President Trump said of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death over the weekend.
Blanche set to face harsh questioning at Senate confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to take over the role on a permanent basis.
Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction
The T. rex, nicknamed Gus, is a towering figure, standing at 12.5 feet fall and roughly 38 feet long.
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Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest since 2023
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction
The T. rex, nicknamed Gus, is a towering figure, standing at 12.5 feet fall and roughly 38 feet long.
Shippers say Strait of Hormuz fee would open "dangerous Pandora's Box"
Industry insiders say "there is no legal basis" for Trump to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, something he now says he's decided not to do.
United's newest economy upgrade guarantees an empty middle seat
United Airlines has a solution to passengers squabbling over who gets the armrest: empty middle seats.
Warsh vows to tackle inflation in first testimony as Fed chairman
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that the central bank has "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation."
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Trump: FBI shouldn't waste time on "conspiracy theories" in Graham's death
"I don't see a lot of evil there," President Trump said of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death over the weekend.
Blanche set to face harsh questioning at Senate confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to take over the role on a permanent basis.
Supreme Court pushes Congress for more security: "Threats have come very close"
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett urged Congress to provide additional funding to enhance protection for the justices as they face a rise in threats.
How Jeffrey Epstein parlayed his elite network into a $25 million payday
Former White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler worked with Epstein on a Swiss bank settlement.
DoD watchdog finds 155mm artillery plant built 2 years ago has produced nothing
An ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, has not produced any metal projectile parts after the Army spent $469 million to establish the facility.
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"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Dr. Céline Gounder: Lindsey Graham died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
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U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
China rejects report that a U.S. scientist is being wrongfully detained
Asked about the case of U.S. national Youlin Chen, China's foreign ministry said there was no "wrongful detention," but it did not deny the scientist was imprisoned.
Shippers say Strait of Hormuz fee would open "dangerous Pandora's Box"
Industry insiders say "there is no legal basis" for Trump to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, something he now says he's decided not to do.
Man describes harrowing escape from wildfire that killed wife and friends
A last minute decision meant Malcolm Timbrell survived one of Spain's deadliest wildfires ever, but his wife and friends were trapped by a wall of flames.
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
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Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
Gelfand on "The Real Wolf of Wall Street"
"The Real Wolf of Wall Street," a new documentary from See It Now Studios on Paramount+, focuses on the real-life story of infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. Howie Gelfand, a former partner at Stratton Oakmont, explains why he decided to be part of the documentary and how the 2013 film, "The Wolf of Wall Street," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, got the real story wrong.
Alan Ritchson on thriller "Motor City"
Alan Ritchson talks about starring in "Motor City," which has nearly no dialogue, how his process was different and why he thinks it will resonate with audiences.
States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Hochul halts NY data center construction
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more.
Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
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.
New York enacts nation's first statewide moratorium on building new data centers
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
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U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
Kagan opening statements on security funding
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are on Capitol Hill to testify before House lawmakers in response to a request for increased security funding amid growing threats against members of the highest court.
Second fatal ICE shooting in a week
Joan Sebastian Guerrero's death in Maine marks the second time in a week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have shot and killed a civilian. The Department of Homeland Security alleged that a man "attempted to flee the scene" when stopped by ICE. Guerrero's killing has prompted calls for an investigation. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Witnesses on ICE shooting in Maine
Witnesses are describing what they saw during the moments after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man in Maine. One source with knowledge of the investigation says Joan Sebastian Guerrero was killed during the encounter. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
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Hochul halts NY data center construction
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more.
Supreme Court asks Congress for security cash
Supreme Court justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on Capitol Hill, advocating for the high court to receive a bigger security budget following an increase in security threats. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
Trump on 20% Strait of Hormuz fee
President Trump says he changed his mind on a 20% fee he planned to impose on all cargo traversing the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump commented on tensions with Iran as he met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy have more.
Fed chair Kevin Warsh testifies
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testified on Capitol Hill about the U.S. economic outlook and took questions about fiscal policy. Taurean Small has more after new data shows inflation cooled in June.
Lawmaker on ICE shooting in Maine
Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau slammed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and said his constituents "want ICE out" after an agent fatally shot a 26-year-old man in his car. "We want local and state law enforcement to do the job that they do really well," Fecteau said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on the shooting, and Fecteau joins CBS News 24/7 to talk about the community's reaction.