Klobuchar insists on pre-Iowa debate despite impeachment trial

The 2020 contender says she's "ready to debate at midnight" should she be needed in the Senate for the Trump impeachment trial.

• Dec 22, 2019
• 6:41

Van Hollen: Pelosi doing "exactly the right thing" on impeachment

Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen said the House speaker is right to withhold articles of impeachment to pressure the Senate to allow witnesses at the impeachment trial.

• Dec 22, 2019
• 6:49

Blunt faults House for "half-baked" impeachment

Ahead of a Senate trial, Republican Senator Roy Blunt said the House approved "half-baked" articles of impeachment against President Trump.

• Dec 22, 2019
• 7:05

Open: This is "Face the Nation," December 22

Today on "Face the Nation, with all of Washington on holiday break and the president impeached, plans for a trial in the Senate are now uncertain.

• Dec 22, 2019
• 2:14

Teens vaping THC on the rise

Government research published this week finds teens are vaping marijuana in record numbers. Carter Evans reports.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 1:55

Holiday spending up 4% from 2018

It's Super Saturday and retailers are hoping to ring up record sales. The National Retail Federation says shoppers are expected to spend $730 billion this holiday season. That's about 4% more than last year. Hilary Lane reports.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 1:50

Trump administration aims to cut “SNAP” programs

Thirty-six million Americans depend on food stamps under the government’s “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,” known as “SNAP.” But this week, the Trump administration moved to cut some of them off. The changes would cause an estimated 3.7 million Americans to lose their benefits. A multi-state lawsuit could be in the works by state attorneys general.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 2:40

Trump begins vacation in Florida amid national security concerns

President Trump began his two-week trip to Florida on Friday night, after signing a $738 billion defense bill for next year. But Mr. Trump arrived in Florida under an ominous cloud courtesy of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who recently promised a "Christmas gift" to the U.S. in response to its refusal to lift sanctions on North Korea. U.S. intelligence officials tell CBS News a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile test could occur soon most likely after the first of the year. Chip Reid reports.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 1:42

How the winter storm will affect your holiday commute

More than 115 million Americans are expected to travel for the holidays. CBS News climate change and weather producer Jeff Berardelli has the latest on the weather will affect holiday travel.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 1:21

50,000 guns collected in New Zealand's gun buyback program

New Zealanders have turned in more than 50,000 guns in the country's gun buyback program. The government banned most assault weapons after a gunman killed 51 people at two Christchurch mosques in March.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 0:18

Australia declares emergency as wildfires continue to rage

In Australia, catastrophic conditions continue as raging wildfires rip through large parts of the country. New South Wales, Australia's most populous state, has declared an emergency. The threat level is now "catastrophic" as 2,000 firefighters battle around 100 fires that threaten hundreds of thousands of people. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 1:18

Powerful storms hitting coast to coast

Powerful storms on both coasts are threatening millions of Americans on the move for the holidays. Torrential rain is causing flash flooding in parts of Oregon. The biggest threat - landslides, avalanches and damaging winds. Danya Bacchus reports.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 1:35

6 dead in Las Vegas apartment fire

A fire early Saturday in a Las Vegas apartment building left six people dead and 13 others injured, including a pregnant woman who jumped from the building. Fire officials say people were using their stoves to stay warm.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 0:32

Boeing flubs test in race to launch astronauts

Boeing is trying to get back on track after a major blow to its space plans.The company is trying to get ahead of competitors in the race to launch American astronauts into space. But on Friday, Boeing botched the first critical test for its "Starliner" space capsule, and now the mission could face significant delays. Hilary Lane reports.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 2:51

Charleston to get African American museum

The future International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, aims to tell a crucial part of the city's history — it was once the largest port of entry for enslaved people into the United States. Hundreds of thousands of people were forced onto ships and brought to Charleston to be sold. The museum is being built on the spot where many of those enslaved people first stepped on shore. The city held a ground-breaking for the $100-million museum a few weeks ago. Jeff Glor reports.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 6:09

What the Senate trial stalemate means

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have failed to agree on witnesses and procedures for a Senate impeachment trial. Washington Post national correspondent Philip Bump joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss this stalemate, the next steps in the process and more political news.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 3:20

The Dish: Hugh Acheson

Acclaimed Georgia chef Hugh Acheson is a southern cooking expert, but he’s hardly a native son. In fact, Acheson was born way up north in Canada. Learn how he became a star of the South as he shares a Christmas feast on The Dish.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 6:44

Wild horses up for adoption in California

Wild horses are up for adoption for as little as $25 in northern California. The U.S. Forest Service is facilitating the purchasing of the animals, who are believed to be descendants of domesticated horses. But, the animals come with a few requirements that not everyone can fulfill. John Blackstone reports.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 3:22

2020 travel trends

Next week will bring a new year, and a new decade, and with it some new trends in travel. From trips that are shorter, to destinations off the usual tourist itineraries, vacation planning is "moving" in new directions. Travel consultant Francesca Page joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 3:45

Dickens made Christmas what it is today

Most people know how Ebenezer Scrooge is changed through the events in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." But what's less well-known is how the book changed the celebration of Christmas itself — changes that crossed the Atlantic from England and are still with us today. Imtiaz tyab reports on the history from London.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 4:18

How age divides the Democratic party

While the Democratic presidential candidates are looking to unite the party behind them, it may prove especially difficult, due in part to some big divisions based on age. The problem is highlighted in an article in The Atlantic titled "The Millennials-Versus-Boomers Fight Divides the Democratic Party." Author and Atlantic staff writer Derek Thompson joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 4:55

Green army men toys open ranks to women

Tiny green army men have been in toy chests, and under parent's feet, for nearly a century. Now, they're officially opening their ranks to women — thanks to one little girl. Steve Hartman reports.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 1:55

Congress passes major retirement bill

President Trump signed the biggest retirement bill in decades into law on Friday. The Secure Act was a bipartisan effort to help Americans prepare for retirement by raising the age you have to start withdrawing from retirement accounts, among other changes. Yahoo! Finance reporter Sibile Marcellus joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" to discuss.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 4:20

Trump signs spending bills to avoid shutdown

As President Trump flew to south Florida Friday, he signed a series of spending bills that will keep the government running and avoid a repeat of last year's shutdown. The measures authorize $1.4 trillion in federal spending. The legislation increases federal worker's pay by an average of about 3%. It also authorizes $1.4 billion for security at the U.S.-Mexico border. That's less than the $6 billion the president demanded last year during the shutdown battle.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 0:56

Cruise ships collide at Mexican port

One massive cruise ship slammed into another, and nearly hit a third on Friday. The terrifying scene unfolded when one ship was docking at the popular Mexican resort island of Cozumel. Incidents like these have happened before, Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 2:20

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