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Trump threatens to reject stimulus deal
President Trump is demanding Congress renegotiate its $900 billion stimulus package to include $2,000 checks for Americans. He also announced pardons for several controversial allies, including war criminals and ex-GOP members of the House. CBS News' Chip Reid joined CBSN with the latest from the White House.
Trump issues wave of pardons
President Trump has issued more than a dozen pardons, including several former Republican Congress members; people who pleaded guilty as part of the Russia probe; and former Blackwater contractors convicted of killing civilians in Iraq. This comes as the president is holding off on signing the new $900 billion COVID-19 relief deal. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid joined "CBSN AM" with more.
Trump pardons 2 involved in Russia probe
President Trump issued more than a dozen pardons late Tuesday as he rounds out the final days of his presidency. Chip Reid has the latest.
Trump begins granting pardons, including 2 part of Russia probe
President Trump's pardons are only expected to grow in his final days as commander in chief.
Collins charged with insider trading
New York Republican Rep. Chris Collins, the first member of Congress to back Donald Trump for president, has been arrested and charged with insider trading. Will his reliably red district be up for grabs in November? National political reporter for RealClearPolitics and CBSN political contributor Caitlin Huey-Burns and NPR White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to analyze how Collins' arrest may reflect on the president and how Democrats are reacting.
Representative Chris Collins pleads guilty
Former Representative Chris Collins of New York pleaded guilty Tuesday in an insider trading case. The Republican's plea came just one day after he resigned from Congress and set off a scramble to fill his seat in his GOP-leaning district.
Former Congressman Chris Collins sentenced to 26 months
Collins, who had represented Buffalo since 2013, was the first member of Congress to back President Trump.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Two more House Republicans call it quits
Two congressional Republicans announced Monday that they wouldn't return to office in 2020, albeit for very different reasons
GOP Rep. Chris Collins resigns amid corruption charges
The New York Republican was one of President Trump's earliest supporters
Court hearing scheduled for Rep. Chris Collins in insider trading case
The New York Republican, charged with insider trading, is accused of sharing information with his son about a biotech company in which he held the largest shares
Even after death, congresswoman could help elect New York Democrat
The late Rep. Louise Slaughter called for an investigation into Rep. Chris Collins, who is now locked in a close race to keep his seat
Chris Collins to remain on ballot amid insider trading indictment
New York Republican Chris Collins will remain on November ballot
Questions raised over Congress members on boards
Congressman Chris Collins says he will not be running for reelection this fall after being accused of insider trading related to an Australian pharmaceutical company. He was the company's largest shareholder and also a member of its board of directors. Associated Press reporter Richard Lardner joins CBSN with more on the ethical questions this is raising.
Collins suspends re-election campaign
Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, has announced that he is suspending his re-election campaign. Collins was recently indicted on charges of insider trading. Errol Barnett reports.
Collins drops reelection bid
Republican Rep. Chris Collins says he will not run for reelection as he faces charges of insider trading. Collins pleaded not guilty Wednesday but had vowed to remain in the race. Julia Manchester, a reporter at The Hill, joins CBSN to discuss what this means for the midterms.
Rep. Chris Collins announces he is suspending his re-election campaign
The congressman who was indicted on charges of insider trading on Wednesday says he will serve out the rest of his term
Can Rep. Chris Collins keep his seat while he's being indicted?
The New York congressman joins a long list of representatives who face federal charges and remained in office
Congress members on corporate boards? It's legal
As long as they aren't compensated for it, Congress members can serve on boards of nonprofits, charities and corporations
GOP rep. vows to fight insider trading charges
Republican U.S. Rep. Chris Collins of New York has pleaded not guilty to charges of insider trading. Collins sat on the board of directors for an Australian biotechnology company and allegedly tipped off family members using inside information. CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil joins CBSN from outside the federal courthouse in Manhattan with more details on the case.
These are the GOP congressmen who bought stock in Innate
In addition to Rep. Chris Collins, a handful of members of Congress also held stock in Innate at one point, or still do
Rep. Collins says he will seek re-election
Republican congressman Chris Collins says he will fight federal charges of insider trading. The New Yorker, who's a key ally of President Trump, is charged with conspiracy, securities and wire fraud, and making false statements to the FBI. Video uncovered by CBS News appears to show Collins on his phone, at the moment prosecutors say he gave inside information to his son. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Chris Collins not resigning
New York Republican Rep. Chris Collins says he won't step aside, calling the insider trading allegations against him "meritless." Jesse Weber, attorney and host of the Law and Crime Network, joins CBSN to break it all down.
GOP congressman charged with insider trading
A Republican congressman and fierce ally of President Trump is fighting for his freedom. Republican Rep. Chris Collins of New York is accused of helping his son and other family and friends trade on inside information and then lying about it to the FBI. Tony Dokoupil reports.
N.Y. congressman says he will remain on ballot despite indictment
U.S. Rep. Chris Collins, his son and the father of his son's fiancee were charged with insider trading by federal prosecutors Wednesday
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Iran keeps targeting American bases as U.S. interceptor stockpiles dwindle
Explosions were heard near a U.S. base in Iraq, and Iran said it targeted Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as the 21-week war intensifies.
Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Trump expected to attend White House Correspondents' Dinner redo after attack
President Trump is expected to attend the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Accused Apalachee High School shooter pleads guilty at hearing
Colt Gray was charged with 55 counts, including malice murder, and faces up to 180 years in prison for the deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School.
LeBron James heading to Philly in deal with 76ers
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Here are the new tariff rates on 60 countries targeted by President Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
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Sen. Peters wants to know why ICE bought spyware that can take control of phones
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
2 stabbed in apparent unprovoked attack on Upper West Side, NYC police say
A suspect is in custody after a double stabbing on the Upper West Side, police say.
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Trump expected to attend White House Correspondents' Dinner redo after April attack
President Trump is expected to attend the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
"The child is terrified": Doctors on front lines of measles comeback speak out
Confirmed measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high, and it's only July.
Ex-cop wanted for murder extradited from China after 21 years on the run
The case of former officer Daniel Hiers Jr. was featured on "America's Most Wanted."
Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
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Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Here are the new tariff rates on 60 countries targeted by President Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
The Federal Reserve meets next week. Could it raise interest rates?
The central bank is widely expected to stand pat on Wednesday, but persistent inflation concerns are reshaping expectations for the rest of 2026.
Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing forced labor concerns
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
Tampa, Charleston airports to join new TSA privatized security initiative
The new Gold+ initiative would allow private contractors to handle passenger screening at three airports while the TSA retains federal oversight.
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Trump expected to attend White House Correspondents' Dinner redo after April attack
President Trump is expected to attend the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
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Sen. Peters wants to know why ICE bought spyware that can take control of phones
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
Here are the new tariff rates on 60 countries targeted by President Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
25 states sue FEMA and DHS, accuse Trump admin. of withholding funding
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
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"The child is terrified": Doctors on front lines of measles comeback speak out
Confirmed measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high, and it's only July.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
FDA investigating new cyclospora outbreak
U.S. health officials said they are investigating an additional outbreak of cyclospora, but do not know its source. Plus, Taylor Farms has reportedly shut down the plant where lettuce is suspected to have started the initial outbreak that has sickened thousands in at least 41 states. Carter Evans reports.
Measles outbreak "slowing," but newborn's family still can't meet her
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
FDA reports new cyclospora outbreak as North Carolina eyes cilantro, parsley
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
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Ex-cop wanted for murder extradited from China after 21 years on the run
The case of former officer Daniel Hiers Jr. was featured on "America's Most Wanted."
Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
Netanyahu vows crackdown amid deadly clashes in Israeli occupied West Bank
Netanyahu vows to expand Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank after 6 people are killed in escalating violence between settlers and Palestinians.
Head of euthanasia firm dies while climbing Mount Fuji
A Swiss man died after losing consciousness hiking up Mount Fuji, marking the second fatality in one week on the iconic mountain.
Wildfire forces 40,000 tourists and residents to flee French peninsula
Several firefighters have been killed as France, Spain and Italy all battle wildfires that have forced tens of thousands to evacuate a vacation hotspot.
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Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
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Lawmakers weigh AI "kill switch"
Days after OpenAI revealed one of its models went rogue and hacked into another company's servers, House lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the federal government to effectively shut down models that may put the public at risk. Jo Ling Kent explains.
How to save on your next laptop amid AI boom
As the back-to-school shopping season begins, you can expect to pay more for certain items, like laptops, due to shortages stemming from artificial intelligence. Brian Westover, principal hardware writer for PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss how you can save money.
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.
Study: ChatGPT solved complex cybersecurity task
New research from a cybersecurity company now indicates that artificial intelligence models are getting better at solving multi-part problems. Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro, who worked on the project and is a distinguished AI research scientist at SentinelOne, joins to unpack his team's research.
OpenAI confirms "unprecedented" incident
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
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.
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Apalachee shooting suspect pleads guilty
The teen accused of killing four people during a 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia has pleaded guilty to all charges. CBS News' Jared Eggleston reports.
Ex-cop wanted for murder extradited from China after 21 years on the run
The case of former officer Daniel Hiers Jr. was featured on "America's Most Wanted."
Warning of threats ahead of WHCA dinner
U.S. Secret Service director Sean Curran spoke about a rise in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
NYPD carries out human trafficking bust
While fans gathered to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, detectives with the New York Police Department were working to catch human traffickers. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Nancy Guthrie ransom note details revealed
New details from the original ransom note for Nancy Guthrie were revealed on the podcast "Crime Junkie." Police are still looking for tips after the disappearance of Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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.
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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
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"Steel Warriors" melt knives for gym bars
A charity is turning thousands of knives taken off London's streets into a new type of weapon to counter youth violence — outdoor gym equipment. CBS News' Tina Kraus has the story on London's "Steel Warriors."
Apalachee shooting suspect pleads guilty
The teen accused of killing four people during a 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia has pleaded guilty to all charges. CBS News' Jared Eggleston reports.
Senate rejects Trump war powers limit
The Senate failed to pass a resolution to limit President Trump's powers in the Iran war soon after the House passed a similar measure. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Passengers survive fiery seaplane crash
Fire and smoke billowed from a seaplane that crashed off the Puget Sound in Washington. All aboard survived the crash but one person remains in critical condition, officials say. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
DOJ drops NYT journalist subpoenas
The Justice Department withdrew subpoenas issued to the New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns involving an Air Force One jet gifted to President Trump by Qatar. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.