TikTok sues Biden administration to block new law that could lead to U.S. ban
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
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TikTok sues over law that could lead to ban
ByteDance filed a lawsuit Tuesday in response to a new law forcing the China-based company to sell its stake in TikTok or face a ban of the app in the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and the ongoing ouster threat from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene against House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Potential TikTok ban signed into law
President Biden signed into law a foreign aid bill that also includes a provision that could ban TikTok. ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the popular social media platform, will have to sell it within a certain period of time in order to avoid the ban. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
TikTok ban measure signed by Biden. Here's what could happen next.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
Potential TikTok ban heads to Biden
President Biden is set to sign a long-awaited foreign aid package that received final congressional approval Tuesday. Included with it is a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok if the app's China-based parent company doesn't divest. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane is covering it all from Capitol Hill.
Schumer and McConnell push for foreign aid
Congress is advancing a $95 billion foreign aid package that would provide support to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. Senate leaders of both parties encouraged their colleagues on Tuesday to move quickly and get the measure passed. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Forced TikTok sale bill in Senate
The Senate is considering a bill passed by the House that would force ByteDance, TikTok's current owners, to sell the popular social media app. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent breaks down how a forced sale would take place.
Senate vote expected on TikTok, foreign aid
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a bundle of foreign aid bills the House passed over the weekend. The lower chamber approved billions of dollars for Ukraine, Israel and allies in the Indo-Pacific, but the package also includes a measure that would force the Chinese parent company of TikTok to divest from the app. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and the effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Congress to fast-track TikTok ban bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is bundling the bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok into his four-part foreign aid plan. The legislation would require TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the popular social media network or face a ban in the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
ByteDance runs popular Gauth app
ByteDance, the China-backed technology company that owns TikTok, also owns the popular education app Gauth, which uses AI to aid students. Emily Baker-White, a senior writer for Forbes, joins CBS News with more on the app's popularity in the United States.
When would a TikTok ban go into effect?
The timeline for TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill can overcome a number of hurdles in Congress and survive legal scrutiny.
GOP lawmaker urges others to back IVF bill
House Democrats are pushing for a bill to protect in vitro fertilization after the Alabama embryo ruling. New York Rep. Marc Molinaro, the first Republican to back the legislation, spoke with CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane about the effort.
Face The Nation: Krishnamoorthi, Gallagher, Swisher
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi, the co-chairs of the House select committee on the Chinese Communist Party, join "Face the Nation" to discuss the House passing a bill on TikTok, Tech journalist Kara Swisher tells "Face the Nation" that although TikTok's leadership says the company is not controlled by the Chinese government, "every Chinese company I've covered has had the tentacles of the Chinese Communist Party involved in it, whether they like it or not", and UNICEF chief Catherine Russell tells "Face the Nation" that the number of children who have died so far in Gaza in the Israel-Hamas war, which she called an "astronomical, horrifying number." "We haven't seen that rate of death among children in almost any other conflict in the world," she added.
TikTok bill heads to Senate
The Senate will consider a bill proposing a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. if the app doesn't divest from its Chinese-based parent company ByteDance. The House passed the bill with bipartisan support on Wednesday while TikTok users took to Capitol Hill to protest the legislation. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
TikTok’s future in U.S. remains unclear
Following new legislation passed by the House demanding TikTok sever ties with its Chinese parent company ByteDance or face a ban, the future of the popular social media platform in America is uncertain. CEO of "The Atlantic" and the former editor-in-chief of "Wired" has more on what this could mean for the future of the app and its creators.
How a proposed U.S. TikTok ban would work
A bill rapidly moving through Congress could lead to a TikTok ban in the U.S. CBS News' Lana Zak looks at similar bans in other countries, and how users in the U.S. could use technology to access TikTok if the app is blocked.
Is TikTok a threat to national security?
As U.S. lawmakers move forward with legislation that could potentially ban TikTok, China is warning of repercussions. Elizabeth Palmer, CBS News senior foreign correspondent, and Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins to unpack the larger national security threat TikTok could pose to the U.S.
TikTok bill passes House, moving one step closer to possible ban
The House on Wednesday passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance doesn't sell its stake.
Biden, Trump increase efforts in swing states
As of Wednesday, the major party nominees for the 2024 presidential race are set. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Nancy Cordes have the latest on the Biden and Trump campaigns.
Marjorie Taylor Greene on TikTok bill
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene voiced her opposition to a bill in the House that would force TikTok to divest from its Chinese-based parent company ByteDance or face a ban from U.S. app stores and web-hosting services. Greene said she thinks the current bill would lead to censorship overreaches.
Pelosi speaks about TikTok bill
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor Wednesday about a bill that would force TikTok to separate from its parent company ByteDance, which has ties to the Chinese government, or face a ban in the U.S. Pelosi said the legislation, "This is not an attempt to ban TikTok, it's an attempt to make TikTok better."
Officials brief House members on TikTok
Some lawmakers were briefed Tuesday by law enforcement and intelligence officials as the House prepares to vote on a bill targeting TikTok, the popular social media app operated by ByteDance, a company allegedly linked to the Chinese government. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Breaking down special counsel Hur's testimony
Former special counsel Robert Hur testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday, defending his investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Ed O'Keefe dig into his testimony.
Senate holds worldwide threats hearing
U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials are testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee Monday as part of an annual assessment on worldwide threats. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis reports.
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3 U.S. troops killed in Iran war as Trump says he's open to talks with Tehran
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as President Trump says the operation is proceeding "ahead of schedule." Follow live updates.
3 U.S. service members killed in military operation against Iran, CENTCOM says
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
CIA intelligence led to strike that killed Khamenei in Iran, source says
The CIA had tracked Khamenei's location for several months before the strike that killed him, a person familiar with the matter tells CBS News.
Trump signals willingness to talk to new Iranian leadership as strikes continue
President Trump said Sunday that he is willing to speak with the new leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Sen. Tom Cotton says "not a simple answer" as to who will lead Iran now
"There's probably a lot of jockeying inside of Iran right now, they have a very consultative, deliberative process to replace the Supreme Leader," Sen. Tom Cotton said Sunday on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Map shows U.S.-Israel military strike locations across Iran
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
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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).
Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes
Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation.
FBI probes "potential nexus to terrorism" in deadly Texas bar shooting
Fourteen people were hospitalized, including three in critical condition, after the shooting at Buford's, a beer garden in Austin's entertainment district.
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Trump signals willingness to talk to new Iranian leadership as strikes continue
President Trump said Sunday that he is willing to speak with the new leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes
Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation.
Wife of Rep. Jim Baird dies following complications from car crash injuries
Danise Baird, the wife of Indiana Rep. Jim Baird, has died following complications from her car crash injuries with her husband in January.
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After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Hegseth declares Anthropic a "supply chain risk to national security"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
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Trump signals willingness to talk to new Iranian leadership as strikes continue
President Trump said Sunday that he is willing to speak with the new leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes
Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation.
Wife of Rep. Jim Baird dies following complications from car crash injuries
Danise Baird, the wife of Indiana Rep. Jim Baird, has died following complications from her car crash injuries with her husband in January.
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Transcript: Karim Sadjadpour and Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Karim Sadjadpour from the Carnegie Endownment for international peace and former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
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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.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
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Trump signals willingness to talk to new Iranian leadership as strikes continue
President Trump said Sunday that he is willing to speak with the new leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Transcript: Karim Sadjadpour and Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Karim Sadjadpour from the Carnegie Endownment for international peace and former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
CIA intelligence led to strike that killed Khamenei in Iran, source says
The CIA had tracked Khamenei's location for several months before the strike that killed him, a person familiar with the matter tells CBS News.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Ted Cruz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
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USA hockey stars joke about "Heated Rivalry" and Trump invite on "SNL"
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
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Broadway, Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman on being a "sore winner"
A Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, Marc Shaiman has written about his nearly 50 years in show business in a new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner."
Broadway and Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman
A Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, Marc Shaiman has written about his nearly 50 years in show business in a new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner." Shaiman talks with Tracy Smith about collaborating with Billy Crystal on parody songs for the Oscars; composing scores for Rob Reiner's films; and why he says, beginning as a piano prodigy at age 16, "there was no stopping me."
Neil Sedaka: An appreciation
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AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots"
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, 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). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
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Anthropic CEO on "punitive" Pentagon action
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
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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.
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How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
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These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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2 dead, 14 hurt in Texas bar shooting
At least two people were killed and 14 were injured in a mass shooting outside an Austin, Texas, bar, authorities said Sunday. There were indicators on the suspect and in his vehicle that suggest a "potential nexus to terrorism," but it's too early to determine the motivation, FBI Acting Special Agent Alex Doran said during a briefing Sunday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
FBI probes "potential nexus to terrorism" in deadly Texas bar shooting
Fourteen people were hospitalized, including three in critical condition, after the shooting at Buford's, a beer garden in Austin's entertainment district.
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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"
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Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
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NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
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At least two people were killed and 14 were injured in a mass shooting outside an Austin, Texas, bar, authorities said Sunday. There were indicators on the suspect and in his vehicle that suggest a "potential nexus to terrorism," but it's too early to determine the motivation, FBI Acting Special Agent Alex Doran said during a briefing Sunday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
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Face the Nation: Turner, Cruz, panel on Iran
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Alert for Americans abroad after Iran strikes
The State Department issued a worldwide caution alert to Americans traveling abroad following the massive U.S.-Israeli joint military operation in Iran. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has the latest.
Congress remains divided on Iran strikes
Lawmakers remain divided on the Trump administration's decision to strike Iran in a joint attack with Israel. Sen. Tom Cotton told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," that "We would all celebrate if the Iranian people were able to rise up and reclaim their freedom." Sen. Chris Murphy, meanwhile, said that President Trump would not have gotten authorization from Congress to launch the attack if he'd asked for it. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.