Trump escalates war on House Freedom Caucus over health care
President Trump went after specific House members in a series of tweets Thursday afternoon
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Mitch McConnell criticizes Iran nuke deal as "windfall" for Tehran
“The United States will stand with Israel,” the Senate Majority Leader said
Congressional leaders blindsided, scrambling on refugee ban
Republican, Democratic lawmakers say they were given little warning about immigration shake-up
Rex Tillerson confirmation hearing for secretary of state -- live blog
Tillerson is testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at his confirmation hearing
Rex Tillerson grilled on ExxonMobil conflicts, Russia sanctions, climate change at confirmation
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state was also asked about the Muslim ban, a Muslim registry and Israel
Trump says he will announce pick for secretary of state Tuesday morning
President-elect has been considering former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney, Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee, and Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson, for the position
No consensus yet on secretary of state
The search has expanded to include several other candidates, though some of the names on the list "are more serious than others"
Trump's top three State contenders: Giuliani, Romney, Petraeus
Giuliani is still the likeliest pick, CBS News' Major Garrett reports, but Mr. Trump is meeting with Romney over dinner Tuesday night
Trump meets with David Petraeus as he mulls secretary of state pick
The former CIA director and retired general is under consideration to become Mr. Trump's secretary of state; Trump meets with Bob Corker and Mitt Romney Tuesday
Battle over secretary of state opening goes public
Some in Trump camp are stepping up attacks on Mitt Romney, an apparent contender for the chief diplomat job
Who are the contenders for secretary of state?
Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, David Petraeus, and Bob Corker are all on the president-elect's shortlist
Obama, Trump speak out on Fidel Castro's death in Cuba
Fidel Castro's death sparks reactions from politicians after decades of discord between U.S., island neighbor
Rand Paul blasts some of Trump's cabinet possibilities
The Kentucky senator told "Face the Nation" that it will be a "very close vote" in the Senate for some of Trump's possible cabinet picks
Trump transition: "stalled...scrambling...on pause"
On Tuesday there were signs of tumult within Trump's transition team at the same time the president-elect is moving closer to filling out his cabinet
Sen. Corker on Trump Cabinet
Republican Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee is chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee. He supported Donald Trump throughout the 2016 campaign and served on the Trump campaign's national security advisory council starting in October. Corker joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss the president-elect's Cabinet choices -- including Stephen Bannon as chief strategist -- and why he thinks top-secret security clearance for Trump's children is not going to happen.
Bob Corker weighs in on Steve Bannon, security clearances for Trump's kids
Corker serves as the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and will oversee the confirmation for secretary of state
Bob Corker withdraws from Trump veepstakes
The GOP senator is the chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Donald Trump takes his VP search on the road
The presumptive GOP nominee is meeting with and campaigning alongside several potential shortlisted running mates
Anti-ISIS forces gaining momentum, says U.S. official
ISIS morale is down--"it's slashing pay, cannot provide services, and is facing internal resistance," says counter-ISIL Special Envoy Brett McGurk
Paul Ryan: Donald Trump's remarks on judge are "textbook definition of a racist comment"
Mitch McConnell also called Trump's comments "outrageous"
Sen. Bob Corker meets with Donald Trump
The Tennessee senator is the highest-ranking elected official to meet with Trump on his home turf
Commentary: Who might be Trump's VP?
The presumptive Republican nominee has limited options when it comes to the bottom half of the ticket
Is the GOP conceding defeat on the nuclear deal with Iran?
Republican opponents of the nuclear agreement with Iran admit they'll have a hard time killing it in Congress
GOP to Congress: Don't be intimidated on Iran deal
After the August recess, Congress is expected to vote on approval of the nuclear agreement with Iran
Corker tells Kerry: "You've been fleeced" on Iran
Obama administration officials defended the Iran deal before a skeptical Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Dolly Parton, country music legend, dies at 80 after brief cancer battle
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
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Iran, Oman edge toward Strait of Hormuz reopening plan, but Tehran demands U.S. lift blockade
The two nations, which lie on opposite sides of the vital, narrow waterway, discussed a proposal to temporarily reopen it and clear mines.
Americans listed among almost 400 tourists missing after Nepal flash flood
Flash flooding tore through a valley in Nepal, sweeping away villages and hundreds of tourists, including Americans, authorities say.
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Russia says CIA chief met intel counterparts on secretive Moscow visit
The Kremlin spokesman says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Russian counterparts during a secretive visit to Moscow, but it's unclear what came of the talks.
Sen. Darline Graham projected to win runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary
Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in the special primary to replace Graham's late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the ballot.
3 Secret Service officials put on leave amid probe into "potential misconduct"
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Prince Harry and Meghan returning to the U.K. today, BBC News reports
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are returning to the U.K. from California today, six years after their tumultuous departure, the BBC reports.
Man with Sen. Dan Sullivan's name advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary
A man with the same name as Alaska's incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan has advanced to the general election
Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
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July PCE inflation index held at 3.7% annual pace, hotter than expected
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures.
Enes Kanter Freedom banned from home games of WNBA's Chicago Sky
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
College student fatally shot by police after knocking on wrong door
Glenn Pysher was trying to find his friends when he accidentally knocked on the door of the wrong house. The homeowners called 911 to report an attempted break-in.
Philadelphia's Chucky-style masked man arrested in Las Vegas
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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July PCE inflation index held at 3.7% annual pace, hotter than expected
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures.
Ontario's Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Survey pinpoints the behavior on planes that people find most annoying
Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.
Musk's SpaceX announces $100 billion plan for new spaceport in Louisiana
Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.
SNAP restrictions cut soda sales but raise stigma concerns, study finds
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
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Man with Sen. Dan Sullivan's name advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary
A man with the same name as Alaska's incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan has advanced to the general election
U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
3 Secret Service officials put on leave amid probe into "potential misconduct"
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Sen. Darline Graham projected to win runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary
Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in the special primary to replace Graham's late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the ballot.
Everton Blair wins special election for late Rep. David Scott's seat
Everton Blair Jr. will serve out the remaining few months of the late Rep. David Scott's final term, the Associated Press projects.
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Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Trump and Kennedy's health industry deals are at risk of vanishing
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
8-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba infection in Louisiana
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
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Prince Harry and Meghan returning to the U.K. today, BBC News reports
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are returning to the U.K. from California today, six years after their tumultuous departure, the BBC reports.
Americans among almost 400 tourists missing after Nepal flash flood
Flash floods tore through a valley in Nepal, sweeping away villages and hundreds of tourists, with Americans among the missing, authorities say.
U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
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Iran, Oman edge toward Strait of Hormuz reopening plan, but Tehran demands U.S. lift blockade
The two nations, which lie on opposite sides of the vital, narrow waterway, discussed a proposal to temporarily reopen it and clear mines.
14 newborns killed as fire tears through Pakistani hospital's nursery
Authorities in Islamabad, Pakistan, say a fire caused by an air-conditioning unit exploding in a major hospital nursery ward killed 14 newborns.
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Carly Pearce honors Dolly Parton
Grammy-winning country music star Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her relationship with Dolly Parton and her start at Dollywood at 16 years old.
World reacts to Dolly Parton's death
Country music superstar and philanthropist Dolly Parton died at age 80, her family announced. Fans headed to her hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee, and to her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to pay their respects. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Highlighting Dolly Parton's philanthropy
Dolly Parton's philanthropic legacy rivals her musical one, especially with her book-gifting program, "Dolly Parton's Imagination Library." Adriana Diaz reports.
Fans mourn, celebrate Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton fans across the U.S. are mourning and celebrating the icon after her death at 80. Skyler Henry reports.
Dolly Parton's life and legacy
Dolly Parton died at 80 years old after a brief battle with cancer. Anthony Mason reports on her life and legacy.
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Musk's data centers push out family that's owned land for generations
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
Elon Musk's data centers spark backlash
In Southaven, Mississippi, some residents are pushing back on SpaceXAI's expanding footprint in the region.
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.
Key takeaways from China's robot games
China's World Humanoid Robot Games is a technological showcase, but also a possible glimpse into the future of robotics. Anna Coren reports.
How the Robot Games are going in Beijing
The World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, China, in a stadium repurposed from the 2022 Winter Olympics. Many of the machines on display can now outrun and out-jump even the best real-life Olympians. Anna Coren has the story.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Lindsay Clancy trial winding down
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is nearly over. A forensic psychiatrist called by the prosecution testified that he thought there were inconsistencies in Lindsay Clancy's account of her mental health the night her three children were murdered. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Slain girl hailed as hero after 8 relatives killed in Montana home
The victims represented four generations of the blended family, ranging from a great-grandmother in her 90s who used a wheelchair to a 7-year-old girl, a neighbor said.
Philadelphia's Chucky-style masked man arrested in Las Vegas
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Legal analysis of Texas surrogate case
A Texas judge is hearing arguments on who has the legal right to make medical decisions on behalf of a baby with a heart defect who was carried to term by a surrogate against the biological parents' wishes. Harry Nelson, a healthcare attorney, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Unarmed college student shot by police
The parents of a 22-year-old college student who was fatally shot by police after knocking on the wrong door spoke out on Tuesday. Tom Hanson has more details.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
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.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Lindsay Clancy trial winding down
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is nearly over. A forensic psychiatrist called by the prosecution testified that he thought there were inconsistencies in Lindsay Clancy's account of her mental health the night her three children were murdered. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Toronto mayor reacts to Trump's tariffs
Canada is striking back at the U.S. with retaliatory tariffs after trade deal talks fell through. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports, plus Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow shares her thoughts.
Carly Pearce honors Dolly Parton
Grammy-winning country music star Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her relationship with Dolly Parton and her start at Dollywood at 16 years old.
Darline Graham's primary victory
Sen. Darline Graham is projected to defeat Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina's Republican Senate runoff. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more on this and other races.
World reacts to Dolly Parton's death
Country music superstar and philanthropist Dolly Parton died at age 80, her family announced. Fans headed to her hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee, and to her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to pay their respects. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.