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Fencing and National Guard members have returned to Capitol Hill ahead of President Biden's first State of the Union address. Inside the Capitol, attending members of Congress will have to be tested for COVID-19, but masks will be optional. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from outside the Capitol.
One year after the January 6 insurrection, the nation's major political parties are still divided on the riots. Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Intelligence analysts warned during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin may double down in his war in Ukraine as more economic action is taken against him, while lawmakers call for action as U.S. consumers see gas prices rise. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jamie Yuccas with an update on the conflict's effects and more news from Capitol Hill.
As inflation rates continue to rise, President Biden reiterated that his administration has a plan to address the issue. He said he will "lower your costs, not your wages." Watch this portion of his State of the Union address.
In his State of the Union address, President Biden spoke about the need to support police departments as well as hold them accountable. "The answer is to fund the police with the resources and training they need to protect our communities," he said. Mr. Biden also called on Congress to increase gun regulations. Watch that portion of his remarks here.
In his State of the Union address, President Biden said that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not expect the West and NATO to unify against his actions in Ukraine. He then announced that the U.S. will close its airspace to Russian aircraft and join other countries to release millions of gallons of oil from reserves across the world. Watch his full remarks on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Congressman Michael McCaul joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, he offers his perspective of what is being said and done from Capitol Hill.
There may be a path to leniency for some of the defendants charged in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol: cooperating with the House committee investigation. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the sentencing of a Michigan man, Robert Schornak, and what it means for the investigation moving forward.
Democrats and Republicans cannot agree on a sanctions package for Russia as its invasion of Ukraine seems more likely. Plus, the Senate faces another government funding deadline. CBS News chief elections and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and Los Angeles Times congressional reporter Jennifer Haberkorn join CBS News' "Red and Blue" anchors Elaine Quijano and Nancy Cordes with more.
Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois joins Major Garrett to talk about the impeachment vote, hiding in the Capitol during the insurrection as well as the Trump legacy on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI) introduced a measure that would allow Congressional staffers to form unions. The congressman joins CBS News "Red & Blue" anchor Major Garrett for the latest on the growing movement on Capitol Hill.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for approving a resolution that described the Capitol riot as "legitimate political discourse," and said the GOP should stop criticizing members investigating January 6. New York Times Magazine contributing writer Robert Draper explains to CBS News what this response says about former President Trump's hold on the Republican party.
The House passed a short-term funding extension to avoid a government shutdown which now heads to the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen with the latest on getting the extension to President Biden's desk and other legislative priorities.
A new resolution marks the first step in what could be a lengthy process for staffers.
A Texas man named Guy Reffitt will be among the first defendants to face a jury trial over the January 6 Capitol attack. An alleged member of the Three Percenters militia group, Reffitt was indicted on several charges including obstruction of justice and carrying a firearm on Capitol grounds. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the investigation, plus recent comments by former Vice President Mike Pence.
For the second time since the pandemic began, Senators will be considering a Supreme Court nominee. But the Omicron variant is complicating some plans on Capitol Hill. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Democrats are hoping to move swiftly with the Supreme Court confirmation process once President Biden chooses a nominee. But the party's slim majority and concerns about COVID could interfere. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more from Capitol Hill.
There are 29 Democratic representatives who are either retiring or running for another office this election cycle, as doubts increase about the party's ability to hold its majority in the House. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Democrats were unable to pass their landmark voting reform legislation in the Senate after two members of their own party sided with Republicans and refused to make changes to the 60-vote filibuster rule. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more from Capitol Hill.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has opened a floor debate on a measure that Democrats say would protect the rights of voters and the integrity of federal elections. Republicans are likely to filibuster the legislation, in which case Democrats say they'll seek a change to the Senate's rules. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBSN with more on the Senate's next steps and other news from Capitol Hill.
Several House Democrats in swing districts are concerned about their political fate ahead of the midterm elections. Looking for a way to drive voters to the polls, some of these lawmakers are suggesting breaking up the Build Back Better Act. The Biden administration's key spending bill currently faces uncertainty in the Senate. Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor joins CBSN to break down the strategy discussions on Capitol Hill.
Senators will return to Capitol Hill Tuesday to debate a House-passed voting rights bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Martin Luther King III and his family ahead of that debate about their advocacy work and why this issue is so important, and she shared parts of that interview with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers.
The Justice Department filed the most serious charges in its investigation into the U.S. Capitol riot. Members of the Oath Keepers, including its leader Stewart Rhodes, were charged with seditious conspiracy. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
President Biden and Democrats in Congress are focused on trying to pass voting rights legislation, although its future is uncertain. And the U.S. holds high-stakes security talks with Russia. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, USA Today White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian and Wall Street Journal Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
President Biden, former President Obama, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and loved ones memorialized Harry Reid Saturday in Las Vegas. The former Senate majority leader died in December at age 82. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne, who also served as Reid’s deputy press secretary, joins CBSN to discuss the late lawmaker’s legacy.
Israel and Iran were firing missiles at each other Monday, endangering the shaky truce that's been in place as well as talks on a deal to end the fighting.
An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 16 and sparking a 3-foot tsunami along nearby coasts, officials said.
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said the timing of the appointment takes FISA Section 702 reauthorization "off the table."
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong," Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who campaigned with the Senate candidate on Friday, said.
Federal judges say criticism from President Trump can put their safety at risk. The White House says the president "understands the dangers of political violence."
China rolls out over 1,000 cargo ships a year, while the U.S. – maybe three. The Trump administration has called this a crisis with both economic and national security risks.
An 18-year-old died last week on a hike deep in the Grand Canyon, after showing symptoms of heat-related illness, the National Park Service said.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
An 18-year-old died last week on a hike deep in the Grand Canyon, after showing symptoms of heat-related illness, the National Park Service said.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
"His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong," Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who campaigned with the Senate candidate on Friday, said.
With the unemployment rate for young workers about twice as high as the national average, "Sunday Morning" talks with recent graduates from across the country about how AI is affecting both their prospects and the hiring process itself.
With the unemployment rate for young workers about twice as high as the national average, "Sunday Morning" talks with recent graduates from across the country about how AI is affecting both their prospects and the hiring process itself.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
"His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong," Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who campaigned with the Senate candidate on Friday, said.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions.
A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann has more details.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Dr. Sara Whittingham thought she would know if something was wrong. But her minor symptoms had a surprising cause.
An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 16 and sparking a 3-foot tsunami along nearby coasts, officials said.
In his fourth major final, Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 for the French Open title on Sunday.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Hosted by Jane Pauley: Featured: The Tony-nominated musical "Ragtime"; Steven Spielberg on "Disclosure Day"; GLP-1 medications; college grads' job search woes; a tour of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona; an exhibit of Queen Elizabeth II's fashion; and a honey sommelier.
During her lifetime, and her 70-year reign as Britain's monarch, Queen Elizabeth II's wardrobe was as important diplomatically as any speech she gave. A new exhibition on view at Buckingham Palace in London, "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style," is the most comprehensive look at her wardrobe, covering every decade of her life. Correspondent Alina Cho pays a visit, and also talks with fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu about how the Queen inspired his work.
As a child, Steven Spielberg stared at a meteor shower and began his love affair with the sky. The director of the 1977 classic "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" returns with "Disclosure Day," which imagines closely-held secrets surrounding alien visitations.
In this web exclusive, director Steven Spielberg talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about his latest film, "Disclosure Day," and the science fiction influences on his work. He also discusses his beliefs about alien civilizations, given his depictions of extra-terrestrial life in some of his most popular movies.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
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.
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Twelve people were injured, two of them critically, in what police are calling a "gunfight" that broke out at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday. Jonah Kaplan reports.
A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
At least 12 people were wounded in a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials said Saturday. The Toledo Police Department gave a press briefing on the incident.
The freeways of Los Angeles saw two big police pursuits on Friday. The first chase ended when authorities reported that a robbery suspect was shot and killed on the busy 405 Freeway during morning rush hour. In the second incident, an alleged carjacker was taken down by a police K-9 following a meandering three-hour chase. Carter Evans has more.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
First, a look at threats against U.S. judges under Trump. Then, collapse of U.S. shipbuilding poses national and economic security risks. And, a dog study may help pets and humans age well.
Iran strikes Israel for first time since April ceasefire in retaliation for Israeli attack on Beirut; 12 hurt in "gunfight" at Ohio festival, police say.
It's part military jeep, part rolling art museum, and for Filipino Americans, it's a symbol of cultural identity and resilience. Itay Hod takes a ride on San Francisco's last jeepney.
To cultivate a taste for what's local, San Diego fishermen now sell directly to customers every Saturday at the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market. It's like a farmer's market, but for fish. David Schecter reports.
Pope Leo held an arena event geared towards celebrities and influencers Sunday in Madrid. Chris Livesay reports.