3/19/18: Red and Blue
President Trump unveils opioid plan in New Hampshire; Lara Logan: People risked a lot to cover the Iraq war.
Cambridge Analytica
Cambridge Analytica & Facebook
A consulting firm that once worked for the presidential campaigns of Ted Cruz and Donald Trump secretly collected the personal data for millions of Facebook users with the intent of using that information to influence the 2016 U.S. election. Sam Biddle, a technology reporter for The Intercept, explains what this means for Facebook users and what the tech giant can do to prevent this breach of trust from happening again.
Christopher Wylie: "I'm taking responsibility"
Ex-Cambridge Analytica research director Christopher Wylie told CBS News that he's "taking responsibility" and "owning up" amid revelations that the data firm collected information about millions of people. See more of his interview with CBS News' Charlie D'Agata here.
Facebook investigates Cambridge Analytica
Facebook says it's investigating after revelations the social media site may have mishandled data from more than 50 million users. That allowed Cambridge Analytica, a consulting firm once used by the Trump campaign, to access data and try to sway users' votes. CBS News contributor Nicholas Thompson explains how.
Lawmakers demand answers from Facebook
Facebook is under fire after a political consulting firm, Cambridge Analytica, gained access to over 50 million Facebook users' information. Now, lawmakers want answers. TechRepublic senior writer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss the fallout.
Lawmakers demand answers from Facebook
Facebook is facing mounting backlash over its failure to protect users' personal information. Lawmakers in the U.S. and U.K. want answers over how Cambridge Analytica -- a political consulting firm with ties to the Trump campaign -- got ahold of private information from more than 50 million Facebook users without their permission. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson takes CBSN through the latest.
What to know about Cambridge Analytica
On Friday, Facebook suspended Cambridge Analytica, a prominent data analytics firm, after a whistleblower claims they exploited Facebook data to harvest "millions" of profiles of U.S. voters without their authorization. Here's what you should know.
Facebook data misused
Reports in the New York Times and Britain's Observer suggest Facebook data was misused to sway voters in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil reports.
Cambridge Analytica fallout
Facebook says data firm Cambridge Analytica violated its policies after extracting data from millions of its users. Dan Patterson, senior writer for TechRepublic, joins CBSN with the latest.
Facebook role data misuse
A data firm with ties to the Trump 2016 election campaign, mined data from Facebook profiles of millions of Americans without their permission, and used the data to support President Trump's candidacy. Annalisa Merelli, a geopolitics reporter for Quartz, joins CBSN to discuss.
Facebook suspends data firm
A data firm involved in President Trump's campaign has been accused of harvesting 50 million Facebook profiles of U.S. voters without permission. Wired editor-in-chief and CBS News contributor Nick Thompson joins CBSN with the latest.
Facebook under fire
A prominent data firm that worked with President Trump's campaign exploited Facebook data to harvest millions of profiles of U.S. voters without their permission. Guardian reporter Carole Cadwalladr joined CBSN to discuss the whistleblower who once worked at the firm.
"Mind hacking"
A data firm linked to President Trump's 2016 election campaign is accused of harvesting millions of Facebook profiles of U.S. voters. Dan Patterson, senior writer for TechRepublic, joins CBSN to explain "mind hacking" and the latest developments.
Facebook suspends data firm
Facebook has suspended a data firm that worked with President Trump’s campaign team over a violation of the site’s privacy policies. The Guardian is reporting that Cambridge Analytica used personal information from Facebook profiles of millions of U.S. voters without permission. David Carroll, an associate professor at Parsons School of Design, joins CBSN to discuss.
Whistleblower weighs in on Facebook ruling
The Facebook Oversight Board is upholding the social media giant's suspension of former President Trump following the January 6 Capitol riot. Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie, who exposed the Facebook data privacy scandal in 2018, joins CBSN to discuss his view on Wednesday's ruling and why he thinks social media algorithms need to be regulated to prevent further harm.
Trump campaign data analyst
Almost every major forecast predicting the presidential election favored Hillary Clinton to win, but shortcomings in polling, analysis and interpretation led the public astray. President-elect Donald Trump's campaign used a London-based data analytics company to help advise strategy. Cambridge Analytica product head Matt Oczkowski joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what they discovered.
How a billionaire GOP donor became a cop
GOP megadoner billionaire Robert Mercer is known for being an ally of President Trump, one of the founders Cambridge Analytica and bankrolling Breitbart News. But Zachary Mider from Bloomberg News found he was also was a cop in a small town in New Mexico. Mider joins "Red & Blue" to discuss his findings.
4/11/18: Red and Blue
Zuckerberg says his own info was shared by Cambridge Analytica; Former Navy SEAL discusses Bin Laden raid.
Analyzing the Facebook CEO's testimony
Facebook shares jumped Tuesday as CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before lawmakers. TechRepublic's Dan Patterson, Syracuse University assistant profession of communications Jennifer Grygiel, and CNET News executive editor Ian Sherr join "Red & Blue" to discuss what members of the House might ask Zuckerberg on Wednesday.
Analyzing Zuckerberg's testimony
Sen. Lindsey Graham asked Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about regulation -- one of the biggest questions facing the tech world right now. TechRepublic's Dan Patterson, Syracuse University assistant profession of communications Jennifer Grygiel, and CNET News' Ian Sherr joined "Red and Blue" to discuss Zuckerberg's first day of testimony on Capitol Hill.
4/10/18: Red and Blue
Facebook CEO testifies in marathon session on Capitol Hill; What members of the House might ask Mark Zuckerberg
4/9/18: Red and Blue
FBI agents raid the home and office of President Trump's lawyer; The view from Iowa, tariffs expected to become central midterm issue
Analysis: Mark Zuckerberg's Capitol Hill testimony
CNET News executive editor Ian Sherr joins "Red & Blue" to discuss what we can expect from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's hearings on Capitol Hill. He will address the social media company's massive mishandling of its users' data.
Clinton adviser on how campaign handled Facebook data
In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, former Clinton campaign communications director Jennifer Palmieri tells Elaine Quijano on "Red and Blue" that privacy concerns were part of the reason the campaign rejected an offer from Facebook to embed its employees with campaign staff. Palmieri is the author a new book, "Dear Madam President: An Open Letter to the Women Who Will Run the World."
3/27/18: Red and Blue
Inside the Clinton campaign, Jennifer Palmieri on the use of Facebook user data in 2016; Former Supreme Court Justice calls for repeal of 2nd Amendment
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Live
Trump orders more Iran strikes after vowing to "keep" Strait of Hormuz, charge fees
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Maine was not intended target of warrant, lawmakers say
Maine Sen. Angus King said he told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he wanted a transparent investigation into the shooting in Biddeford.
First on CBS
Video shows NBA's Brandon Clarke stopped by police 6 weeks before his death
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
U.S.
More U.S.
First on CBS
Video shows NBA's Brandon Clarke stopped by police 6 weeks before his death
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
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.
Politics
More Politics
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Who could replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate after his sudden death?
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death late Saturday has set off a scramble for who will succeed him in the Senate.
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
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.
World
More World
Music group "still shocked" after bandmates killed in small plane crash
Surviving members of the beloved Bahamian musical group Da Pond Band are speaking out about their friends who were killed when a small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people.
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Entertainment
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
7/12: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: The only successful coup in U.S. history; Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"; Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.; singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; and a Tuscany tradition: wine barrel races.
Technology
More Technology
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
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.
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.
Science
More Science
Science
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.
Crime
More Crime
Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
Investigating police shootings of bystanders
A CBS News investigation found that no federal agency is tracking police shootings of innocent bystanders, making it difficult to hold officers accountable. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
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.
Space
More Space
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
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.
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
Rep. Chellie Pingree on Maine ICE shooting
A man was shot and killed by an ICE agent Monday in Maine. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Latest on Sen. Mitch McConnell health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released an update on his health over the weekend after questions swirled about his well-being. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
U.S. begins third night of Iran strikes
The U.S. is carrying out a third consecutive night of airstrikes Monday against Iran, CENTCOM says. National security analyst Joe Cirincione joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Longtime staffers, reporter remember Graham
Lee Holmes, Sen. Lindsey Graham's former chief counsel, Kevin Bishop, Graham's former communications director, and NOTUS congressional reporter Paul Kane join Major Garrett to remember Graham, who died suddenly over the weekend.