Kavanaugh finally speaks to conclude first day of confirmation hearing process
It's expected to be a grueling process, as Democrats have many unanswered questions for the Supreme Court nominee
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The case for Kavanaugh's confirmation
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding confirmation hearings for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. Carrie Severino of the conservative Judicial Crisis Network joined CBSN with why she thinks Kavanaugh should be confirmed despite opposition from Democrats.
Schumer: Senate given 42,000 pages of Kavanaugh documents
Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing is set to start Tuesday
Senate preps for Kavanaugh confirmation hearings
Senate confirmation hearings are set to begin Tuesday for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
WH, Congress prep for Kavanaugh hearing
On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will begin hearings on President Trump's second Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. The White House has provided a record number of documents on Kavanaugh, but announced late Friday that it will withhold 100,000 pages, citing presidential privilege. Paula Reid reports.
Congress' fall checklist: Consider Kavanaugh, avoid a shutdown
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Kavanaugh's life seems scripted for Supreme Court
The Supreme Court nominee's confirmation hearings begin Tuesday
Kavanaugh hearings begin Tuesday
Congress will begin confirmation hearings for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Tuesday. But Democrats are slamming the administration's decision not to release thousands of pages of records. NPR congressional reporter Kelsey Snell joins CBSN to discuss.
Democrats battle Kavanaugh nomination
Democrats are planning an all-out battle against President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The Senate confirmation hearings begin Tuesday, and the White House is refusing to release thousands of pages of documents related to Kavanaugh. That has outraged Democrats, who are accusing the Trump administration of a cover up. Weijia Jiang reports.
Calendar: Week of September 3
From the start of Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings for a Supreme Court seat, to the Stand Up to Cancer telethon, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Trump administration withholds 100K Kavanaugh pages
Hearings for the Supreme Court nominee begin next week
NAFTA deal moving forward
Senior White House officials say they are moving forward with a new deal on NAFTA after the administration's self-imposed Friday deadline for reaching a new deal. CBSN political contributor, Boston Herald columnist, and politics editor for NHJournal.com, Michael Graham, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Inside Kavanaugh's record on civil rights issues
Confirmation hearings begin Sept. 4
How Kavanaugh's nomination fits in the recent history of the Supreme Court
"The court in too many different areas has intervened because it can, not because it should," author David Kaplan argues in his new book
Kavanaugh's possible impact on SCOTUS
Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh begin Tuesday. If approved by the Senate, Kavanaugh will be President Trump's second appointment to the high court and he will solidify its conservative outlook. David A. Kaplan, author of "The Most Dangerous Branch: Inside the Supreme Court's Assault on the Constitution," joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the politicization of the Supreme Court.
Judge Brett Kavanaugh's support for surveilling Americans raises concern
Kavanaugh has frequently supported giving the U.S. government wide latitude in the name of national security
Democrats threaten to delay Kavanaugh hearing
Members of Congress from both parties say it's too early to talk about impeachment in the wake of Michael Cohen's plea bargain. But Senate Democrats are using that case of President Trump's former lawyer to try and delay confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Nancy Cordes reports.
Democrats call for delaying Kavanaugh hearings
Senate Democrats raised concerns about Kavanaugh's nomination after former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations Tuesday
Kavanaugh pressed for graphic questioning of Bill Clinton about sexual affair
In a 1998 memo released by the National Archives, Kavanaugh wrote "the idea of going easy on him at the questioning is thus abhorrent to me"
Democrats threaten to sue over Kavanaugh records
Confirmation hearings are set for Sept. 4, but Democrats say they need more documents first
Would Kavanaugh rule that Trump can't be indicted?
Chief Counsel and Policy Director at the Judicial Crisis Network Carrie Severino was interviewed on "The Takeout" to break it down
Memo shows Kavanaugh resisted indicting a sitting president
Newly released documents from Kavanaugh's time on the Kenneth Starr team investigating Bill Clinton reveal his resistance to issuing an indictment of a sitting president
Kavanaugh confirmation hearing date set
The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a date for the confirmation hearings of President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. The hearings will begin on September 4th. CBSN political contributor, Boston Herald columnist, and politics editor for NHJournal.com, Michael Graham, joins CBSN to discuss expectations for the hearings, and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh to begin Sept. 4
Republicans are hoping to have the Supreme Court nominee confirmed before Oct. 1
Brett Kavanaugh takes hard line on federal regulations
Liberals fear Kavanaugh would block business restrictions needed to tackle climate change, improve workplace safety and protect consumers
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after "brief and sudden illness"
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
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U.S. conducts another round of retaliatory strikes on Iran, Pentagon says
U.S. forces conducted their third round of strikes on Iran this week, this time in retaliation for an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the Pentagon said.
How white supremacists staged the only successful coup in U.S. history
In 1898, Wilmington, N.C., was prosperous and integrated. But white supremacists took back control of the city's multi-racial government at gunpoint, and killed scores of Black residents - a little-known story retold in Lauren Collins' "They Stole a City."
At least 2 killed in shooting at Toronto street festival, police say
At least two people were killed and several more wounded in a shooting Saturday evening at a street festival in Toronto, Canada, authorities said.
New York Times journalists issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
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.
Seahawks sold to 49ers minority owner for record $9.6 billion
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday.
200 young campers, staff rescued amid record flooding in Missouri
More than 200 people at Camp Taum Sauk in Missouri, were rescued after 6 to 12 inches of rain fell along the Taum Sauk Reservoir.
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Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.
President Trump has triggered a firestorm of lawsuits over his plans to remake our nation's capital, as opponents fight to preserve it.
How white supremacists staged the only successful coup in U.S. history
In 1898, Wilmington, N.C., was prosperous and integrated. But white supremacists took back control of the city's multi-racial government at gunpoint, and killed scores of Black residents - a little-known story retold in Lauren Collins' "They Stole a City."
U.S. and world leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham following sudden death
The senior U.S. senator for South Carolina died suddenly at 71 on Saturday.
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after "brief and sudden illness"
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
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High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
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Transcript: Sen. Tim Scott on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
U.S. and world leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham following sudden death
The senior U.S. senator for South Carolina died suddenly at 71 on Saturday.
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after "brief and sudden illness"
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
New Library of Congress exhibit features rare draft of Declaration of Independence
A rare draft of the Declaration of Independence, now on display at the Library of Congress, was written by Thomas Jefferson and contains edits from fellow Founding Fathers Benjamin Franklin and John Adams.
Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
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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.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
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Transcript: Sen. Tim Scott on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Typhoon Bavi weakens but still lashes China with strong winds, rain
Typhoon Bavi weakened Sunday to a tropical storm but was still bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of China.
At least 2 killed in shooting at Toronto street festival, police say
At least two people were killed and several more wounded in a shooting Saturday evening at a street festival in Toronto, Canada, authorities said.
Bull gores runner in the face at Spain's San Fermin bull run festival
A chaotic bull run at Spain's San Fermin festival in Pamplona on Saturday left 13 people injured, including one runner who was pierced by a horn in the face.
South African soccer player who competed in the World Cup dies at 25
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
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Milepost: David Attenborough
This week, British documentarian Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 years old in May, broke the record for oldest nominee for a Primetime Emmy Award, earning two nominations this year.
Grace notes: Art as a reverie of gentle sounds
French artist and composer Céleste Boursier-Mougenot's "Clinamen," at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City, is a mesmerizing installation in which porcelain bowls floating in giant basins of water collide, producing chiming sounds that reverberate in the 55,000-square-foot hall, to foster a state of grace. Tracy Smith reports.
Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"
The Emmy-winning HBO Max drama "The Pitt" immerses viewers in the hour-by-hour struggles faced by the overworked-yet-superhuman emergency room staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits the series' hyper-realistic set at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, Calif. (where cast members undergo a two-week medical boot camp), and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wylie about why the former "ER" actor returned to the medical drama genre. (The series just received 25 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, the most of any program.) [Originally broadcast Jan. 4, 2026.]
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" actress Louise Lasser, and singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
Gracie Abrams: Now center stage
At 26, singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams has won praise from critics and fans for her intimate songs – whispered words that become anthems. She talks about her latest album, "Daughter From Hell."
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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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.
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.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
Nolan Wells' parents speak out
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
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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.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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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Nature: Cape May National Wildlife Refuge
We leave you this summer Sunday on the seashore at New Jersey's Cape May National Wildlife Refuge. Videographer: Scot Miller.
Milepost: David Attenborough
This week, British documentarian Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 years old in May, broke the record for oldest nominee for a Primetime Emmy Award, earning two nominations this year.
Grace notes: Art as a reverie of gentle sounds
French artist and composer Céleste Boursier-Mougenot's "Clinamen," at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City, is a mesmerizing installation in which porcelain bowls floating in giant basins of water collide, producing chiming sounds that reverberate in the 55,000-square-foot hall, to foster a state of grace. Tracy Smith reports.
Training for a Tuscan tradition: The wine barrel race
Every August, the medieval Italian town of Montepulciano becomes the backdrop of intense rivalries among neighborhood teams competing in the Bravìo delle Botti – the wine barrel race. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with locals training for the grueling competition: to roll 200-lb. wine barrels uphill through the medieval city's streets.
Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"
The Emmy-winning HBO Max drama "The Pitt" immerses viewers in the hour-by-hour struggles faced by the overworked-yet-superhuman emergency room staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits the series' hyper-realistic set at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, Calif. (where cast members undergo a two-week medical boot camp), and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wylie about why the former "ER" actor returned to the medical drama genre. (The series just received 25 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, the most of any program.) [Originally broadcast Jan. 4, 2026.]