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Coronavirus dominated Capitol Hill: Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky tested positive for coronavirus, the first senator to contract the disease while Senate Republicans tried to close a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus package. Nikole Killion has the latest.
The FBI has issued a search warrant and seized Senator Richard Burr's cellphone as part of an investigation into the North Carolina Republican's selloff of stocks before the coronavirus outbreak crippled the global economy. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest developments.
The House of Representatives scrapped its plan to return to Capitol Hill next week due to the coronavirus pandemic and in accordance with guidance from health experts. Despite this, the Senate still plans to reconvene Monday. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joined CBSN with the latest.
"Make no mistake, change is coming, whether we like it or not," Fonda said before being arrested
Doctors, gun victims and mayors are blanketing the Capitol after a summer of deadly mass shootings
Congress is back on Capitol Hill on Monday, and Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are expected to vote soon on expanding their impeachment inquiry into President Trump. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN from the White House with the latest on that and more Washington headlines.
The popular Republican governor is tired of the noise coming from Washington, and wants more action from the federal government
The Alabama Republican announced her decision on Twitter
Former special counsel Robert Mueller's highly anticipated testimony kicks off Wednesday morning
After running away from home, Bertie Bowman worked his way up from sweeping the Capitol steps
A bipartisan bill on Capitol Hill seeks to raise the legal purchasing age for tobacco products from 18 to 21 nationwide. The legislation is receiving support from the FDA and also the tobacco lobby. Liz Essley Whyte, a state politics reporter for The Center for Public Integrity, joined CBSN to discuss the real reason behind Big Tobacco's support for this legislation.
Special counsel Robert Mueller's 448-page report on his investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign continues to make waves two days after a redacted version was released. Mueller concluded that while the president did not break any laws, he did try to stop or influence the investigation. Now, members of Congress are calling on Mueller to testify under oath on Capitol Hill and the first calls for impeachment proceedings are coming from some of the Democrats running for president in 2020. Weijia Jiang reports.
Chief execs from seven of the biggest U.S. financial institutions grilled on their pay, guns, DACA and other issues
Attorney General William Barr says he will be releasing a redacted version of the Mueller report "within a week." He faced questions from Democrats as he appeared on Capitol Hill to testify on his department's budget. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more.
"We have received the letter, we're working on the letter with counsel, we anticipate to respond," IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig testified on Capitol Hill.
U.S. recognizes Golan Heights as part of Israel; Jimmy Carter reaches new milestone
Attorney General William Barr will be on Capitol Hill in his first major public appearance since he received the special counsel's report from Robert Mueller last month. Barr is scheduled to testify about next year's budget request for the Justice Department. The Russia investigation is also expected to come up. Nancy Cordes reports.
Democrats have requested President Trump's tax returns Wednesday, hanging their demand on a little known provision in the tax code. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN with the latest details.
On Tuesday, more women came forward alleging former Vice President Joe Biden touched them inappropriately. But lawmakers and celebrities are defending him. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss whether this could hurt his chances for 2020 -- plus other top stories on Capitol Hill.
President Trump and Republicans are demanding House Intel Committee Chair Adam Schiff resign for pushing what they call a "false narrative" of collusion. This comes as Democrats demand Attorney General William Barr release the full 300-page Mueller report. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
After days of controversy, President Trump announced funding will remain for the Special Olympics. His decision came hours after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was grilled on Capitol Hill over the proposal. Major Garrett reports.
Boeing is stepping up efforts to convince airlines it is safe to fly their 737 Max jets again. But contentious hearings on Capitol Hill left unanswered questions about the grounded jets and whether the FAA will change the way it certifies planes as safe to fly. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Did Cohen's testimony prove to be useful?; Thousands trapped by northern Calif. floods
President Trump's former personal attorney and fixer, Michael Cohen, is due to start testifying on Capitol Hill. A source confirms to CBS News that Cohen plans to accuse the president of criminal conduct in connection with hush money paid to women who claim they had sex with Mr. Trump more than a decade ago. Cohen reportedly will also reveal some of the president's financial statements and accuse him of making racist remarks. Nancy Cordes reports.
Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss whether Michael Cohen's testimony on Capitol Hill this week will lead to more Democratic investigations into possible Russian collusion with the Trump campaign and a bombshell report claiming the president ordered intelligence officials to give Jared Kushner top secret security clearance against their recommendation.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in early Thursday as the 112th mayor of New York City. The democratic socialist is the city's first Muslim mayor, as well as one of its youngest ever.
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in early Thursday as the 112th mayor of New York City. The democratic socialist is the city's first Muslim mayor, as well as one of its youngest ever.
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and then delivered a special noontime prayer from his studio overlooking the piazza.
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a fatal road crash near Lagos on Monday.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of strangulation, assault and battery following an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month. Diggs' attorney, David Meier, said in a statement that the wide receiver "categorically denies" the allegations and "looks forward to establishing the truth" in court. CBS News Boston's Aaron Parseghian has more.
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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.
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"CBS Mornings" looks back at favorite moments from 2025 as the new year kicks off.
Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 others are injured after a fire tore through a bar at a Swiss Alps ski resort, police say. Authorities are working to determine the cause, but do not believe it was an attack.
Hundreds of thousands of people braved the cold weather in New York City to watch the iconic ball drop in Times Square on New Year's Eve. Meanwhile in London, fireworks lit up the sky to welcome 2026 and there were drone displays in the United Arab Emirates.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."