DOJ arrests man linked to intelligence leak
The Department of Justice has charged a man with leaking Israel's potential plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson reports.
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Former CIA officer found not guilty in assault case
A Virginia jury has acquitted the man at the center of a case that helped trigger major changes inside the Central Intelligence Agency for its handling of sexual assault allegations.
Former CIA officer calls for accountability after alleged assault
A CIA whistleblower says she was sexually assaulted at the agency's headquarters in 2022, sparking a congressional investigation. Her alleged attacker is facing a misdemeanor battery charge as his trial begins.
Afghan charged with planning Election Day attack previously worked for CIA
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was previously employed by the intelligence agency before coming to the U.S.
CIA director warns "misjudgments" could further escalate Middle East conflict
CIA Director William Burns warned Monday of the potential for simmering clashes in the Middle East to spread across the region.
Ex-CIA official on Iranian attack on Israel
Iran launched nearly 200 missiles at Israel on Tuesday in what the White House is calling "a significant escalation." So far, the Israeli military has reported no casualties from the attack. Andrew Boyd, former chief of operations at the CIA's Counterterrorism Mission Center, joins CBS News to examine the situation.
Israel launches ground raids in Lebanon
Israel's military says it has begun a limited ground incursion in southern Lebanon. The operation comes days after an Israeli airstrike killed the leader of the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah. Andrew Boyd, former chief of operations at the CIA's Counterterrorism Mission Center, joins CBS News to examine Israel's ultimate goal in the region.
CIA officer who drugged, sexually assaulted dozens of women learns fate
Brian Jeffrey Raymond sat dejectedly as he heard his punishment for one of the most egregious misconduct cases in the CIA's history.
CIA deputy says Taylor Swift plotters hoped to kill "tens of thousands"
Suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria hoped to kill "tens of thousands" of people, CIA deputy chief says.
Inside "Scattergood," the oldest structure on the CIA's campus
The Scattergood-Thorne Conferencing Center, now an event site for the American spy agency, was once home to two pioneering women.
Israel ramps up bombardment across Gaza
An Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in southern Gaza killed at least 25 Palestinians on Tuesday. Israel is continuing to hit Gaza with deadly air and ground assaults as CIA Director Bill Burns arrives in Qatar to discuss a potential hostage and cease-fire deal. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams is on the ground in Tel Aviv.
Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks set to pick up
Top U.S. officials have arrived in Cairo to discuss a cease-fire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. CBS News' Holly Williams has the latest on where negotiations stand and a look at some of the destruction in the city of Rafah.
Evan Gershkovich Russian trial: What to know
American Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeared in court with his head newly shaved as his trial began in Russia on Wednesday. The 32-year-old faces 20 years in prison for allegedly spying on a facility linked to the Russian military on behalf of the CIA, but Russian officials have not provided any evidence to support those claims. CBS News correpondent Lilia Luciano reports.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Robert O'Brien, who served as national security adviser in the Trump administration, and Michael Morell, former deputy CIA director and CBS News national security contributor. Plus, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joins.
Former CIA acting director warns of terrorism
A little over a week from now the 2024 presidential candidates will debate for the first time this election cycle. The most important part of their job: Keeping Americans safe. Former CIA acting director Michael Morrel joins CBS News to discuss the terror danger he sees.
Sister of Israeli hostage speaks out
Israel saw protests Wednesday after families of hostages decided to release a graphic video taken by militants showing five female soldiers in captivity. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab spoke with the sister of one hostage about the efforts to keep their stories alive.
Israel reopens key Gaza crossing after attack
The Israeli military says it reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza on Wednesday. The passage, key for the entry of humanitarian aid, was closed over the weekend after a Hamas rocket attack killed four Israeli soldiers in the area. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Netanyahu's growing political challenges
CIA Director Bill Burns met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Wednesday to try to broker a cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins with a closer look at Netanyahu's growing political problems.
Gaza cease-fire talks held in Egypt
While CIA Director William Burns and Hamas representatives were in Cairo Saturday for cease-fire talks in the Israel-Hamas war, Israel said it is not sending a delegation until the militant group replies to Israel's latest proposal. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Latest on Israel-Hamas war as protests go on
A presidential address and police presence on U.S. campuses have not stopped students from protesting the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis of what's happening in the Middle East and its consequences here at home.
Biden signs bill reauthorizing contentious FISA surveillance program
U.S. officials have said Section 702 of FISA is crucial in disrupting terrorist attacks, cyber intrusions, and foreign espionage.
CIA chief Burns says that without aid, Ukraine "could lose on the battlefield"
His comments come as a deadlocked Congress continues to stall on Ukraine aid.
Why House GOP is divided over FISA program
The U.S. House of Representatives is facing a deadline to reauthorize a program intelligence officials say is crucial to national security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains why some Republicans want to stop it from moving forward.
Former CIA deputy director on Moscow attack
Russia has charged four men with terrorism in connection to the deadly concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people in Moscow last week. CBS News' Debora Patta has the details. Then, former CIA acting and deputy director Michael Morell joins to assess the situation.
Former CIA software engineer sentenced to 40 years for espionage, child porn
Joshua Schulte was convicted in 2022 of federal charges stemming from accusations that he was behind the largest theft of classified information in CIA history.
Supreme Court says states can count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
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U.S.-Iran talks to resume after exchange of strikes, Trump says
President Trump says U.S.-Iran talks will resume, at Tehran's request, after several days of tit-for-tat strikes tested a shaky ceasefire.
Rescue teams continue to find survivors of Venezuela earthquakes
Tens of thousands of people are still presumed to be missing after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last week.
Supreme Court won't hear Trump's appeal of E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Soccer star's wife and 2 children killed in Venezuela earthquakes, team says
The wife and two children of Argentine soccer star Lucas Trejo died after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, his team said.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as legal case continues
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Putin says Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure causing "problems" for Russia
Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia recently, targeting energy and logistics infrastructure.
Woman killed, 2 injured in series of Florida alligator attacks
Officials say people and pets should keep a safe distance away from the water to limit the chances of an alligator encounter.
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Senate Ethics Committee dismisses misconduct complaint against Gallego
The bipartisan committee said it "did not find evidence that your actions violated federal law, Senate rules or related standards of conduct."
The Trump administration says SNAP is rife with fraud and waste. Is it?
The USDA says almost 11% of SNAP payments contain errors, almost double the threshold set by Congress. Here's what is going on.
Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in gambling probe
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
Supreme Court expands presidential firing power, overturning 90-year-old ruling
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as legal case continues
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
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The Trump administration says SNAP is rife with fraud and waste. Is it?
The USDA says almost 11% of SNAP payments contain errors, almost double the threshold set by Congress. Here's what is going on.
Supreme Court expands presidential firing power, overturning 90-year-old ruling
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as legal case continues
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
Comcast plans to split into 2 companies, spinning off NBCUniversal
Current shareholders would receive shares in both companies under the planned split, Comcast said Monday.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
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Senate Ethics Committee dismisses misconduct complaint against Gallego
The bipartisan committee said it "did not find evidence that your actions violated federal law, Senate rules or related standards of conduct."
Supreme Court expands presidential firing power, overturning 90-year-old ruling
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as legal case continues
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
Supreme Court says states can count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Supreme Court rejects case over COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
The dispute arose after New York's Department of Health issued an emergency rule that required healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
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Putin says Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure causing "problems" for Russia
Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia recently, targeting energy and logistics infrastructure.
Rescue teams continue to find survivors of Venezuela earthquakes
Tens of thousands of people are still presumed to be missing after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last week.
6 killed, suspect arrested in shooting at German youth center, police say
German police say a suspect was in custody and six were killed in a rare shooting that took place at a youth center in Stade, near Hamburg.
Soccer star's wife and 2 children killed in Venezuela earthquakes, team says
The wife and two children of Argentine soccer star Lucas Trejo died after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, his team said.
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U.S.-Iran talks to resume after exchange of strikes, Trump says
President Trump says U.S.-Iran talks will resume, at Tehran's request, after several days of tit-for-tat strikes tested a shaky ceasefire.
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Olivia Wilde, Edward Norton on "The Invite"
Olivia Wilde and Edward Norton, stars of "The Invite" preview the film, which explores the unraveling and evolution of two very different marriages over the course of an unforgettable evening. The two discuss if they brought any of their own experiences to the movie and Wilde, who also directed the film, shares why she was initially reluctant to star in it.
Preview of "The Angry Birds Movie 3"
"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals the trailer for "The Angry Birds Movie 3." The film stars Jason Sudeikis and debuts in theaters on Dec. 23.
Top moments from BET Awards
The 2026 BET Awards included star-studded performances, a tribute to Lauryn Hill and more. Nate Burleson reports on the night's biggest moments.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding rumors
RoseMarie Terenzio, John F. Kennedy Jr.'s former chief of staff, talks with "CBS Mornings" about planning his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette nearly 30 years ago, and if Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could pull off a secret wedding as rumors swirl about their big day.
Alan Jackson gives emotional farewell concert
Five years ago, Alan Jackson shared that he has a degenerative nerve condition that affects his balance called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which he was first diagnosed with a decade prior.
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How trains drove American history
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes
Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
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6 killed, suspect arrested in shooting at German youth center, police say
German police say a suspect was in custody and six were killed in a rare shooting that took place at a youth center in Stade, near Hamburg.
Alex Murdaugh to return to court
Alex Murdaugh is expected back in court in South Carolina on Monday for the first time since the state Supreme Court overturned his convictions for killing his son and wife. Skyler Henry reports.
Detective believes 6-year-old's mother was killed in next room while he slept
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
Michigan parents charged with murder after boy found to be 250+ pounds
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
Billionaire Leon Black testifies on Epstein
Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday. After Black ended the interview, the committee issued two subpoenas. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and the U.S. strike on Iran.
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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.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
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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.
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.
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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Mangione federal trial pushed to Jan. '27
A judge has pushed Luigi Mangione's federal trial date back to January of 2027. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more on the Mangione case and the indictment against NBA veteran Malik Beasley on gambling charges.
Trump reacts to Supreme Court firing rulings
President Trump posted his reaction on social media Monday after the Supreme Court ruled that his firing of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter was lawful, but that he is not allowed to fire Federal Reserve Commissioner Lisa Cook, as legal proceedings continue. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Key changes coming to federal student loans
Federal student loan repayment plans are set to change on July 1. Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, a national higher education reporter for The Washington Post, joins with more.
Masih Alinejad on U.S.-Iran tensions
Masih Alinejad, a CBS News contributor, says that Iranians "want to see the help that they have been promised" amid negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to strike a lasting peace deal.