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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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U.S. strikes Iran after Trump accuses Tehran of "foolish violation" of ceasefire
The U.S. carried out retaliatory strikes against Iran on Friday after Iranian forces hit a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier.
Race to find survivors as Venezuela's earthquake death toll soars
The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela killed more than 900 people, and that toll is likely to keep rising as frantic rescue and recovery operations ramp up.
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Buttigieg says he was separated from his children after false report
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
"Regime Change" authors on Trump's "information bubble" and use of power
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for public school students
The reading list will take effect starting in 2030.
Paris bans alcohol in public amid record-breaking heat wave
Authorities are attempting to reduce the pressure on hospitals as the city swelters under extreme heat.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
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Appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
Buttigieg says he was separated from his children after false report
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
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.
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
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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.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is spending trillions on AI. Investors want proof it'll pay off.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
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Buttigieg says he was separated from his children after false report
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Epstein's assistant grilled by lawmakers over Amex travel booked for women or girls
U.S. lawmakers recently grilled Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant Lesley Groff about Epstein's use of American Express to book travel for multiple women or girls.
"Regime Change" authors on Trump's "information bubble" and use of power
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
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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.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
4 people convicted over insecticide deaths of tourist family at hotel
Investigators initially suspected food poisoning, but that was quickly dismissed after Turkish media reported that their hotel was dealing with a bedbug infestation.
Ukraine launches huge drone attack on Russia and occupied Crimea
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will ramp up attacks on Russia in an operation "aimed at compelling it to end the war."
AI helps decode new secrets from scrolls burned by Mount Vesuvius
An 18th-century archaeological dig uncovered a library of intact but charred scrolls. Their contents have been unreadable until recently.
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Appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
Comedian Druski to make history at BET Awards
Comedian and entertainer Druski will host the BET Awards on Sunday. At 31, he's the youngest host in the show's history. He gave "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson a preview of what to expect.
William Holden, Joseph Cotten mark bicentennial
In the lead-up to America's bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten.
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
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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.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
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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.
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Mistrial ruled in Palisades Fire arson case
A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
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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.
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."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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U.S. strikes Iran in response to ship attack
The U.S. struck back at Iran Friday after an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said U.S. aircraft hit Iran's missile and drone storage locations. Nikole Killion reports.
Red flag wildfire alerts issued for 8 states
Red flag wildfire warnings were posted Friday in eight states from the Pacific Northwest to the Desert Southwest, with gusts of dry air creating blowtorch-like conditions. Carter Evans reports.
FAA investigating low Boeing 777 flyover
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a low flyover of a Boeing 777 at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center airport in Texas after a video of the incident went viral. Jason Allen reports.
Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 900
The death toll of the Venezuelan earthquakes soared past 900 on Friday. But there is still time - one more day - in what's considered to be the "golden" window for finding survivors. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
What's needed on the ground in Venezuela
Rescue teams in Venezuela are racing to dig through the rubble to locate thousands of people who are still missing after two earthquakes rattled the country. Fabio Biolchini, the head of operations for Latin America at Doctors Without Borders, joins "The Daily Report" with more on the immediate needs on the ground.