Chelsea Clinton says it was troubling how "nakedly partisan" Kavanaugh was in testimony
"Admittedly my opposition to him is rooted in policy," Clinton said
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Sarah Sanders defends Trump's comments about Christine Blasey Ford
"This is a coordinated smear campaign. No evidence, no independent corroboration, just smears," said Sanders of the Kavanaugh allegations
Senators react to Trump's comments about Christine Blasey Ford
Democrats and Republicans both condemned President Trump's comments about her at a rally in Mississippi
Lindsey Graham says he'd tell Trump to "knock it off" after president mimicked Ford
"You're not helping," Graham said he would tell President Trump, while declaring his remarks "factual"
Reopened FBI Kavanaugh probe: Who's been interviewed so far?
The bureau has been updating its background check of President Trump's Supreme Court nominee
Trump openly mocks Brett Kavanaugh's accuser
President Trump's defense of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh took a sharp turn Tuesday, when he publicly criticized the woman who claims Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school. The president slammed Christine Blasey Ford's Senate testimony during a political rally in Mississippi, with the crowd cheering him on. Major Garrett reports.
Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser ahead of vote
The FBI could soon wrap up its inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. In Mississippi, President Trump attacked the credibility of Christine Blasey Ford, who accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault in the 1980s. Mr. Trump said Ford could not remember key details about when Kavanaugh allegedly assaulted her. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN to discuss the upcoming vote on Kavanaugh's nomination and its political effects.
FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh could wrap up today
The inquiry comes after Trump ordered the FBI to conduct a supplemental probe at the request of the Senate Judiciary Committee
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Trump accused of receiving millions from dad; Conjoined babies to be separated in Australia
New York Times claims Trump evaded taxes
President Trump is defending himself against allegations by The New York Times he dodged nearly half a billion dollars in taxes during the 1990s. Chris Cadelago, White House reporter for Politico, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the claims.
Republicans push ahead with Kavanaugh vote
Republicans have no plans to delay a vote on President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss.
Kavanaugh controversy renews term limit debate
The nomination of Brett Kavanaugh has reignited the debate over if Supreme Court justices should have term limits. Tonja Jacobi, a law professor at Northwestern University, joins CBSN to discuss the arguments on both sides of the term limit debate.
Trump rallies supporters in Mississippi
President Trump appeared to mock the testimony of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford while campaigning Tuesday night in Mississippi. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest from Southaven.
Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser's testimony
At a "Make America Great Again" rally Tuesday night in Mississippi, President Trump mocked testimony from Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, who is Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's most prominent accusers of sexual assault. Ford appeared Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. See his remarks here.
McConnell pressing for Kavanaugh vote
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he's pressing ahead with a vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh later this week, after the FBI completes its investigation into sexual assault allegations. But Republicans and Democrats are continuing to argue over what should be included in the probe. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
FBI's Kavanaugh probe
The FBI is looking into allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. But so far the FBI hasn't contacted his accuser, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. Former Homeland Security Adviser Fran Townsend joins "CBS Evening News" to explain why.
Brett Kavanaugh proceedings: Can a Supreme Court justice be impeached?
While it is difficult and rare to impeach a Supreme Court justice — it's only happened once before in the history of the court — it is possible
Dread at FBI regarding Kavanaugh inquiry
The FBI intends to meet its one-week deadline of the bureau's inquiry into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, even with the expanded scope of the inquiry. But it's working under a lot of pressure. Jeff Pegues reports.
Trump defends SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Senate Republicans still plan a final vote this week on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, with the FBI still looking at allegations of sexual misconduct. The FBI now has authority to expand its questioning of possible witnesses, but it's still under orders to wrap up the inquiry before the end of this week. Major Garrett reports.
The power of women's anger
In her new book "Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger," author Rebecca Traister analyzes the anger of women in a historical context and looks into how it can influence the future. Following last week's testimony from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, many noted their contrasting demeanor. Traister joins CBSN to talk about how anger and gender came into play during the hearings.
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President Trump expands Kavanaugh investigation; Las Vegas shooting one year later.
Hillary Clinton talks Kavanaugh
Former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said she found Christine Blasey Ford's testimony "very credible" and laughed off claims that she was behind a "political hit job" on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation process.
W.H. expands scope of Kavanaugh inquiry
The White House has authorized the FBI to interview any witnesses who may have information about sexual misconduct allegations made against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. President Trump has said he wants a "very comprehensive" background check, but the FBI has been given a week to finish its work. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett has the latest on Kavanaugh's confirmation battle.
Trump says a lot will depend on FBI review of Kavanaugh
The president said it's a "very scary" time for men in America, before leaving the White House for events in Pennsylvania and Mississippi
Hillary Clinton on Brett Kavanaugh: "There's a lot to be concerned about"
The former secretary of state laughed off the idea that she was behind a "political hit job" on Kavanaugh's confirmation process
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Iran's drone and missile strikes continue, hit new ground as war spreads
As Iran and the U.S. vow to intensify their attacks, Gulf states are caught in the middle, and they're running low on interceptors to block Iran's retaliation.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
GOP senator joins police in ejecting protester from Capitol Hill hearing
A Senate Republican assisted several police officers in ejecting a man who interrupted a Capitol Hill hearing on Wednesday to object to the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran.
House to vote again on DHS funding as GOP stresses urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Probe into Biden autopen closed by D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office, source says
Federal prosecutors are dropping their probe into whether Biden and his aides unlawfully used an autopen for pardons, a source said.
Key takeaways from House hearing with Walz, Ellison on Minnesota fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
Israel's president: It's "time that everybody tells Iran, 'Guys, we're fed up'"
In an interview with CBS News Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he is "not calling on any boots on the ground" in Iran.
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Search on for suspect after 3 women's bodies found in Utah, 2 on hiking trail
Authorities in Utah are searching for a suspect in the deaths of three women. Two bodies were found on a hiking trail and the third in a residence.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Brawl at women's college basketball game injures ref; 8 players ejected
Referee Marla Gearhar was knocked to the floor in the melee between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
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Elon Musk testifies in Twitter shareholder trial over actions before purchase
Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter in April 2022. On May 13, 2022, he declared his plan "temporarily on hold" over the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform. Twitter's stock tumbled as a result.
Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Nearly 37 million pounds of food recalled because it could contain glass
Oregon food manufacturer Ajinomoto expands an earlier recall of frozen and ready-to-eat products over glass contamination.
Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged man's suicide
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
Tariff refund delays could cost U.S. $700 million a month in interest
The U.S. government must also reimburse businesses for the interest they paid on tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court, according to the Cato Institute.
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House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
House to vote again on DHS funding as GOP stresses urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
GOP Sen. Steve Daines of Montana won't seek reelection
Sen. Steve Daines said he had wrestled with the decision for months.
Israel's president: It's "time that everybody tells Iran, 'Guys, we're fed up'"
In an interview with CBS News Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he is "not calling on any boots on the ground" in Iran.
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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
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Iran's drone and missile strikes continue, hit new ground as war spreads
As Iran and the U.S. vow to intensify their attacks, Gulf states are caught in the middle, and they're running low on interceptors to block Iran's retaliation.
Israel's president: It's "time that everybody tells Iran, 'Guys, we're fed up'"
In an interview with CBS News Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he is "not calling on any boots on the ground" in Iran.
What we know about U.S. service members killed in Iran war
The fallen soldiers identified by the Pentagon were Sgt. Declan Coady, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, Capt. Cody Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, Maj. Jeffrey R. O'Brien and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan.
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True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
Luke Grimes on "Marshals"
Actor Luke Grimes talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Marshals." Grimes reveals why he was hesitant to join the cast at first and what it was like to have his new song "Haunted" to play in the premiere episode.
Preview of UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira
UFC commentator Laura Sanko joins "CBS Mornings" to preview Saturday's UFC fight where defending champion Max Holloway will take on Charles Oliveira for the BMF title.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has 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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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 announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
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.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
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.
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Search on for suspect after 3 women's bodies found in Utah, 2 on hiking trail
Authorities in Utah are searching for a suspect in the deaths of three women. Two bodies were found on a hiking trail and the third in a residence.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
Timothy Parsons, a legal staffer at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., is facing federal criminal charges in Maryland, where he lives, three sources said.
Officers who killed Austin gunman "undoubtedly saved lives," DA says
Travis County DA Jose Garza said suggestions that he would seek charges were "intentionally false" and political in nature, calling the officers heroes.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Remembering the legacy of coach Lou Holtz
Lou Holtz, the legendary football coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship, died Wednesday at age 89. Mark Strassmann looks back at his career.
RFK Jr. eyes Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is challenging coffee giants Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks over their beverages' sugar content. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Kouri Richins' ex-boyfriend testifies
Kouri Richins' ex-boyfriend Robert Josh Grossman testified at her trial on Wednesday about their relationship and affair in the months before Eric Richins died. Kouri Richins is accused of killing her husband and then writing a children's grief book. She denies the allegations.
Man describes getting stuck in Qatar amid war
An American returning from vacation after attending a friend's wedding in India said he's now stuck in Qatar, where he had a layover, amid the Iran war. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
White House on Americans evacuating Mideast
The State Department is urging people to leave 14 countries across the Middle East amid the Iran war. More than 1 million U.S. citizens are believed to be in the region, but it's unclear how many are actively trying to get out. Some Americans have voiced frustration with the lack of government assistance when they called for help, but the White House insisted the issue has been resolved. Weijia Jiang reports.