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
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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
Police: Kavanaugh named in report on altercation at bar in 1985
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh accused of throwing ice at man during altercation at bar while in college
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FBI investigation on Kavanaugh
The White House has authorized the FBI to expand its supplemental background investigation on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to include all credible claims of sexual misconduct. But it must be done within a one-week timeline. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
FBI investigating Kavanaugh
The FBI is investigating Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, but it's not a traditional criminal investigation. It's a background check for the White House. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid explains.
Senator says corroboration of Ford's claims against Kavanaugh "wasn't there"
Joni Ernst says her support of Judge Brett Kavanaugh shows women that "we are innocent until proven guilty"
FBI dreads new political storm over Kavanaugh inquiry
A former top FBI official, who has been in contact with those involved in the inquiry, described a "war room" atmosphere around the case
White House authorizes broader FBI interviews in Kavanaugh review
President Trump on Monday said he thinks the FBI should interview "anybody" it wants. The FBI has spoken to a key witness, Kavanaugh friend Mark Judge
Kavanaugh investigation expanded
President Trump has authorized the FBI to exhaustively investigate Brett Kavanaugh as long as it is within the seven day time limit. The White House alone has the power to set the parameters of the investigation. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to provide details on the Kavanaugh probe.
Kavanaugh probe extended
President Trump expanded the FBI investigation into the allegations of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh Monday. CBS chief Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss the one condition that must remain for the probe to be completed.
Long before Kavanaugh, Flake sparred with fellow GOP
In 2006, 60 Minutes spoke with then-Ariz. Congressman Jeff Flake about his mission to end government waste – often putting him at odds with his own party
FBI investigating Kavanaugh allegations
The FBI has begun a weeklong investigation into sexual misconduct claims against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after some senators called to delay a confirmation vote last week. President Trump is reportedly limiting the scope of the investigation, but the president says the FBI has free rein to interview whoever it deems appropriate. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN to discuss the state of the investigation and the confirmation process.
Dem rep. fighting Ted Cruz in Senate race
Democrat Beto O'Rourke declined to hold a previously canceled debate with Sen. Ted Cruz this weekend. Cruz thought he would have to remain in Washington for votes related to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation, which has been delayed as the FBI investigates a sexual assault allegation made against the judge. O'Rourke instead recorded a campaign ad from his kitchen while streaming it on Facebook. Republicans are attacking the congressman over what they see as his lack of substance. Aman Batheja, political editor for The Texas Tribune, joined CBSN to discuss the state of the race.
Expert on scope of FBI's Kavanaugh probe
The FBI has reopened its background investigation into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. The bureau is largely acting in a support role to the White House, former FBI Assistant Director Ron Hosko said on CBSN.
Trump on Kavanaugh's testimony about drinking
During a press conference on trade, President Trump suggested that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's drinking in high school shouldn't prevent him from being confirmed. The president also said that not consuming alcohol was "one of my only good traits."
Trump speaks out on Kavanaugh investigation
President Trump told reporters that whatever the Senate wants to do regarding the scope of the FBI's investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh "is OK with me." He also claimed that Democrats calling for the investigation are "no angels," suggesting one unnamed senator has been in "compromising" situations.
Questions about scope of Kavanaugh probe
At a White House press conference on the new trade deal involving the U.S., Canada and Mexico, President Trump also faced questions on the FBI investigation into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss.
What could FBI's Kavanaugh probe look like?
President Trump has agreed to order an FBI investigation into the allegations of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Jessica Levinson, a professor at Loyola Law School, joins CBSN to discuss what the investigation could look like.
Trump says FBI should interview "anybody they want" in Kavanaugh review
President Trump said he was surprised by how much his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh talked about beer last week at his Senate hearing
Prosecutor Rachel Mitchell questions credibility of Christine Blasey Ford
In her assessment of Ford's allegations, Mitchell writes that the evidence against Kavanaugh isn't sufficient to prevail even in a civil trial
FBI reopens Kavanaugh background check
President Trump said this weekend that he expects the FBI's re-opened background check into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to end this week. On Twitter, Mr. Trump scoffed at Senate Democrats who question whether it's enough time to investigate multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Mola Lenghi reports.
Woman who confronted senator over Kavanaugh: We "connected"
Sexual assault survivor Ana Maria Archila talks about her interaction with the senator, and a lawmaker's responsibility
Assault survivor on confronting Sen. Flake
Ana Maria Archila was one of the two women who publicly confronted Sen. Jeff Flake in an elevator over Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination. Archila, an activist and co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy, a liberal advocacy group based in New York City, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the tense moment and why she doesn't think Kavanaugh should be confirmed as a justice.
Questions over Kavanaugh drinking testimony
The FBI is now investigating the sexual misconduct claims against Judge Brett Kavanaugh that have stalled his Supreme Court nomination and divided American voters. The outside counsel hired to question accuser Christine Blasey Ford tells Republicans on the Judiciary Committee that "a he said, she said case" is difficult to prove, but "this case is even weaker than that." Major Garrett reports.
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Iran calls deadly attack on Kuwait retaliation for latest U.S. strikes
After Trump insisted talks with Iran were "going on continuously," Iran fired a deadly missile and drone salvo at Kuwait, claiming retaliation for new U.S. strikes.
Karen Bass to advance in LA mayor's race as Pratt and Raman vie for final spot
CBS News projects that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, while her opponents, Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt, compete for the final spot.
Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading partners after forced labor probe
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
Pilot of fighter jet downed over Iran previously shot down in Kuwaiti incident
About a month after ejecting during the friendly-fire incident, the pilot was on a mission over Iran when his jet was hit by a surface-to-air missile, prompting a daring rescue operation.
Supreme Court lets Alabama use House map that favors GOP in midterms
The Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a House map that is more favorable to Republicans, despite a lower court finding that the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
Far-right politicians claim U.K. teen's murder shows "two-tier policing"
Protesters angry over the murder of Henry Nowak and the way he was treated by officers after being fatally stabbed clashed violently with British police.
Blanche says DOJ "not moving forward" with "anti-weaponization" fund
"We are not moving forward with the fund. Period," Blanche told House lawmakers.
DOJ says it has superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center
The superseding indictment does not contain any new charges or name new defendants from the original version, which was returned in April.
Lynette Hooker's Bahamas disappearance being investigated as possible murder
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
CBS News fires longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley
CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.
DOJ says it has superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center
The superseding indictment does not contain any new charges or name new defendants from the original version, which was returned in April.
Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Lynette Hooker's Bahamas disappearance being investigated as possible murder
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading partners after forced labor probe
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
Gas prices likely to remain high for months, energy experts say
"It will be a very long, multi-month to multi-year process for things to fully normalize," GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan said.
Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
The main reason some young college grads are struggling to find work
Economists at the New York Federal Reserve say they've identified the main reason some recent college grads are having trouble landing a job.
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Bitter GOP primary for South Dakota governor heads to runoff as Toby Doeden advances
Businessman and self-described outsider Toby Doeden will advance to a runoff for the GOP nomination for South Dakota governor, CBS News has projected, after a competitive and frequently contentious primary.
Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading partners after forced labor probe
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
Zach Lahn wins Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump-backed rival
MAHA-aligned Republican Zach Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in this year's race for Iowa governor, setting up what could be an unusually competitive contest in a red-leaning state.
DOJ says it has superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center
The superseding indictment does not contain any new charges or name new defendants from the original version, which was returned in April.
Iowa GOP Senate candidate Hinson: Prolonged Iran war could be "political liability"
Iowa GOP Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson acknowledged the U.S.-Iran conflict could become a "political liability" if it stretches beyond the next few weeks, according to audio obtained by CBS News.
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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from U.S. border, USDA says
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
Details on promising pancreatic cancer drug
A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
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Cruise ship passenger found dead on Caribbean island after vanishing during hike
Police on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Kitts and Nevis say they found the body of a Chinese cruise ship passenger who went missing last week.
Far-right politicians claim U.K. teen's murder shows "two-tier policing"
Protesters angry over the murder of Henry Nowak and the way he was treated by officers after being fatally stabbed clashed violently with British police.
Gang leader "Black Cat" arrested over 19 killings in Honduras
The killings took place in the restive Bajo Aguan region of Honduras where rival gangs have fought over control of palm farms and drug trafficking routes.
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Iran calls deadly attack on Kuwait retaliation for latest U.S. strikes
After Trump insisted talks with Iran were "going on continuously," Iran fired a deadly missile and drone salvo at Kuwait, claiming retaliation for new U.S. strikes.
Lynette Hooker's Bahamas disappearance being investigated as possible murder
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
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Tribeca at 25: NYC festival celebrates music, Broadway and New York stories
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
Analyzing the YouTuber-to-filmmaker boom
The sci-fi horror flick "Backrooms" was the number one movie in the U.S. as of Tuesday. The filmmaker behind the movie, 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, is now the youngest director with a number one film globally. Brooks Barnes, The New York Times' chief Hollywood correspondent, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
YouTubers have big box office weekend
Two indie horror films made by YouTubers, "Backrooms" and "Obsession," beat out Disney's latest "Star Wars" movie in the box office this weekend. Steven Zeitchik, senior editor for the Hollywood Reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
P!nk talks hosting Tony Awards
Grammy Award winner P!nk is preparing to host the Tony Awards on Sunday on CBS. The singer speaks with "CBS Mornings" about what to expect and why she asked her daughter for permission before agreeing to host.
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Some companies question cost of AI over humans
Developments in artificial intelligence are happening very quickly, and so are mass layoffs as corporations rapidly embrace the technology. But now some companies like Uber and Microsoft are starting to second-guess aggressive AI adoption. Reyhan Harmanci, director of features at Wired magazine, joins to discuss the state of AI in corporate America.
Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
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.
Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman
Florida has filed a civil suit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of deceiving users. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Early details on Anthropic's IPO filing
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the chatbot Claude, has filed to go public, setting up one of the biggest initial public offerings in history. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
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Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Gang leader "Black Cat" arrested over 19 killings in Honduras
The killings took place in the restive Bajo Aguan region of Honduras where rival gangs have fought over control of palm farms and drug trafficking routes.
Lynette Hooker's Bahamas disappearance being investigated as possible murder
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
Hostage situation, bomb threat at bank
Police say a man with a bomb allegedly strapped to his chest took at least one hostage in a California Chase Bank on Tuesday. Carter Evans reports.
Hostage situation reported at California bank
Police say a suspect has taken at least one hostage at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
Charges filed in connection with drug tunnel
Federal authorities have arrested and charged four people with drug trafficking after a monthslong investigation uncovered what federal officials called a massive, 2,000-foot-long underground tunnel connecting Mexico to the U.S. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
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Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
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NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
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Iowa's Randy Feenstra concedes to Zach Lahn
Trump-backed Republican candidate for Iowa governor Randy Feenstra conceded the primary race to Zach Lahn, who CBS News projects will face Democratic candidate Rob Sand for one of this year's most competitive gubernatorial races. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Eye Opener: Results in primaries across U.S.
CBS News projects primary races across the U.S., including some closely watched contests in California. Plus, a man barricades himself inside a Southern California bank with a possible bomb strapped to his chest. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
The Lindbergh Conspiracies | Post Mortem
"The Lindbergh Conspiracies" host Joe Nocera joins CBS News chief correspondent Jim Axelrod for a discussion about one of the most infamous true crime cases of the 20th century. The 1932 kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh's infant son captivated the world and became one of the first media frenzies of the modern era. But did convicted kidnapper Bruno Hauptmann act alone or was there more to the story? Learn why this case has been the subject of countless conspiracy theories.
Blanche says he won't put fund end in writing
Rep. Grace Meng pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund during a House hearing Tuesday. Blanche said the department wasn't moving forward with the fund, but he declined to put that commitment in writing.
Analyzing the YouTuber-to-filmmaker boom
The sci-fi horror flick "Backrooms" was the number one movie in the U.S. as of Tuesday. The filmmaker behind the movie, 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, is now the youngest director with a number one film globally. Brooks Barnes, The New York Times' chief Hollywood correspondent, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.