Clarence Thomas loan for luxury RV was forgiven, Senate Democrats say
A Senate Finance Committee report says Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas appears to have only paid interest on a loan before it was forgiven by a wealthy friend.
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Biggest cases in Supreme Court's new term
The Supreme Court returned for its new term on Monday with several potentially major cases ahead. Jimmy Hoover, Supreme Court reporter at the National Law Journal, joins CBS News to take a look at some of the most important and controversial cases on the docket.
Supreme Court rejects Eastman appeal regarding emails sought by Jan. 6 panel
Justice Clarence Thomas "took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition."
Alito rejects Democrats' demands to step aside from Supreme Court case
Justice Samuel Alito is rejecting demands from Senate Democrats that he step aside from an upcoming Supreme Court case because of his interactions with one of the lawyers involved.
Justice Thomas reports gifts from GOP donor
Over the last few months, Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito have faced intense criticism over their financial dealings. On Thursday, their annual financial disclosure forms were made public. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins "America Decides" to discuss the potential implications of what came to light.
Thomas discloses flights, lodging from donor
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas traveled aboard a private plane owned by Texas real estate magnate Harlan Crow in July 2022 and stayed at Crow's property in the Adirondacks for several days last summer, according to the justice's annual financial disclosure report released Thursday.
Report details donations to Clarence Thomas
A new report by ProPublica details Supreme Court Clarence Thomas' luxury gifts from billionaire donors, including at least 38 destination vacations and 26 private jet flights. ProPublica reporter Brett Murphy explains the latest discoveries detailed in the report.
Here's how Supreme Court justices voted on student loan forgiveness
About 40 million Americans are no longer eligible for debt relief after the Supreme Court threw out President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
NAACP president on affirmative action ruling
NAACP President Derrick Johnson decried the Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action in college admissions Thursday morning. Johnson said, "It is an unfortunate day for America that this court would decide that diversity has no value. The worst thing about affirmative action is it created Clarence Thomas."
Crow refuses to detail Clarence Thomas ties
Harlan Crow, the GOP donor who gave both gave gifts and paid for luxury vacations for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, said in an interview with The Atlantic that he would rather not talk about his relationship with the justice. The author of the piece, Graeme Wood, joined CBS News to break down the situation.
Chief Justice Roberts says Supreme Court continuing work to address ethics
Chief Justice John Roberts says there is more the Supreme Court can do to "adhere to the highest standards" of ethical conduct.
New push for Supreme Court ethics reform
There's a growing push on Capitol Hill for ethics reform within the Supreme Court. Some are even suggesting the high court adopt new rules with outside oversight and enforcement. It follows recent ethical questions raised by Justice Clarence Thomas' failure to disclose gifts and luxury travel on his financial reports. John Martin, a retired judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, joined CBS News to talk about the push for ethics reform.
Justice Thomas faces ethics questions
A new ProPublica report, finding Republican donor Harlan Crow paid private school tuition for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' grandnephew, is raising concerns on Capitol Hill and increasing calls for ethics reform for the nation's highest court. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more on reactions from lawmakers.
Report: Donor paid tuition for Thomas relative
A ProPublica report says billionaire GOP donor Harlan Crow paid for several years of private school tuition for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's grandnephew. CBS News' Lana Zak and Errol Barnett are joined by one of the ProPublica reporters who broke the story, Justin Elliott, to discuss the details.
More allegations against Clarence Thomas
A ProPublica investigation published Thursday found that Texas real estate developer and Republican donor Harlan Crow paid the tuition for Justice Clarence Thomas' grandnephew at two private schools. The report is the latest in a series of revelations about Thomas' relationship with Crow, whose friendship dates back more than two decades. CBS News spoke with one of the investigation's co-authors, Justin Elliott. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
Harlan Crow paid Thomas’ grandnephew’s tuition
A report from ProPublica has found that billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow paid thousands of dollars in tuition for the grandnephew of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at two private schools. This follows an earlier report that Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas went on several extravagant vacations, also paid for by Crow.
Senate holds ethics hearing on Supreme Court
The Senate Judiciary Committee held an ethics hearing Tuesday about the Supreme Court following weeks of controversies involving the high court, including reports alleging that Justice Clarence Thomas did not disclose financial ties to a billionaire Republican donor. Some committee members said more ethical clarity at the court is needed, while others believe the hearing was targeted. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson on "Primetime" with more.
She got $0 from condo sale. Supreme Court weighs fairness.
A 94-year-old woman had her home taken away over a small unpaid tax bill. Were her constitutional rights violated?
Justice Thomas' finances under scrutiny
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has faced a series of reports about his financial arrangements in recent weeks. Columbia Law School associate professor Ashraf Ahmed joined to discuss.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed's DNA lawsuit
The Supreme Court has ruled that Rodney Reed, a longtime Texas death row inmate, should have a chance to argue for testing of crime-scene evidence that he says will help clear him.
Justice Clarence Thomas under fire
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is under scrutiny for the second time this month after Propublica reported he failed to disclose sale of home to GOP donor Harlan Crow. Jan Crawford has details.
Clarence Thomas sold real estate to donor but didn't report deal, report says
Conservative Harlan Crow bought three properties from Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his family, in transaction worth over $100,000, according to ProPublica.
Senate Democrats push Roberts to investigate Clarence Thomas' trips
Senators said the Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing in the coming days about the "need to restore confidence in the Supreme Court's ethical standards."
Report finds Thomas accepted lavish trips from GOP donor, sparking calls for reform
Democrats said the findings underscore the need for a written code of conduct for Supreme Court justices, who are not covered by binding ethics rules.
Report questions Clarence Thomas' donor ties
A report by the nonprofit news outlet ProPublica details years of luxury vacations taken by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, conservative activist Ginni Thomas, paid for by a prominent Republican donor, Harlan Crow. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak with details.
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U.S. concludes 8th night of strikes on Iran after Iranian attack kills 2 U.S. soldiers
In addition to the two U.S. service members killed, a third is missing in action, U.S. Central Command said.
Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities kill 6 and expose defense gaps
One person was killed and 16 others wounded in the overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, local authorities said.
U.S. citizen who was trapped in Iran for a year is home, lawyer says
A U.S.-Iranian woman who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state that her attorney called "bogus" departed the country earlier this week.
Body found at Boston home owned by husband of Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Boston police are investigating the discovery Saturday of a dead body that was found at a property that is owned by the husband of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.
Trump invites Mexico's president to World Cup final amid trade tensions
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by federal authorities Saturday in Miami.
2 U.S. service members killed, 1 missing following Iranian strike on Jordan
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran Saturday evening at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of two U.S. service members.
Sam Smith and the "gentle revolution" of "My Guy"
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.
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Homan says "I think body cameras are the way to go" after ICE shootings
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
Judge Ronald Gould on his MS: "Just take life a step at a time"
At 79, Ronald Gould, a federal judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle, shoulders a full caseload despite living with progressive multiple sclerosis – a condition he faces with grit and a healthy dose of humor.
Pitch perfect: Developing natural grass for the World Cup
FIFA rules state that World Cup matches must be played on natural grass. For this year's tournament, scientifically-engineered sod (that can withstand playing conditions and differing climates) was deployed in stadiums with artificial turf.
How do Spain and Argentina stack up? World Cup final teams by the numbers.
Forty-eight nations competed in the largest FIFA World Cup in history and two are left standing, with Spain in search of its second World Cup title and Argentina shooting for back-to-back championships.
Spain and Argentina's World Cup trophy count before 2026 final
When Spain and Argentina face off Sunday in the World Cup final, it will mark just the second meeting between the two sides in the tournament's history, and their first in 60 years.
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Target recalls over 200,000 children's sandals due to choking risk
Target said it received 23 reports of the sandal's pearls falling off the shoe.
DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Boomer wealth transfer will mostly benefit the already rich, report finds
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
Coca-Cola temporarily halts production of Fairlife milk after cyberattack
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
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Homan says "I think body cameras are the way to go" after ICE shootings
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
Transcript: Border czar Tom Homan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Tom Homan, Trump administration border czar, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
Transcript: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
Transcript: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026. Editor's note: This interview was taped on July 16, 2026.
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Judge Ronald Gould on persevering despite his MS
Ronald Gould is a federal judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle, one rung below the U.S. Supreme Court. At 79, he shoulders a full caseload despite living with progressive multiple sclerosis. He talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about working with MS, a condition he faces with grit and a healthy dose of humor. LaPook also talks with one of Gould's former law clerks, Karla Gilbride, an attorney who has been blind since birth.
Ted Danson with 4 tips on aging creatively
Studies show that having a positive outlook about aging, and having good social networks, can have positive health benefits, from preventing memory loss to a longer life expectancy. Actor Ted Danson presents "Sunday Morning" viewers with advice on how to embrace aging.
Healthcare costs associated with aging out of reach for many Americans
One New York couple depleted their retirement and savings accounts, paying out-of-pocket for healthcare, before they were able to access Medicaid funds.
Healthcare out of reach for many aging Americans
One New York couple depleted their retirement and savings accounts, paying out of pocket for healthcare before they were able to access Medicaid funds. They are among many Americans facing the same challenges. Jericka Duncan has the story.
Outbreak sparks race to remove contaminated lettuce
A cyclospora outbreak, which has sickened thousands of people nationwide, is believed to have been traced to contaminated lettuce from Mexico supplied by produce giant Taylor Farms. Ian Lee has the latest.
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Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
Transcript: Border czar Tom Homan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Tom Homan, Trump administration border czar, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
Transcript: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
Transcript: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026. Editor's note: This interview was taped on July 16, 2026.
Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities kill 6 and expose defense gaps
One person was killed and 16 others wounded in the overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, local authorities said.
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Sam Smith and the "gentle revolution" of "My Guy"
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.
Sam Smith and the "gentle revolution" of "My Guy"
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.
"Stuart Fails to Save the Universe": Comedy that breaks the rules (and the multiverse)
A new HBO Max comedy series – a spin-off from "The Big Bang Theory" – features comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman) as an unlikely action hero trying to restore order to a disintegrating universe. Luke Burbank talks with Sussman, co-star Lauren Lapkus, and series creators Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady and Zak Penn, about taking "The Big Bang Theory" characters into uncharted worlds.
Shania Twain on her "very long road" to getting it right
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Extended interview: Shania Twain
In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter Shania Twain, then performing at Wembley Stadium in London, talked with correspondent Seth Doane about the cathartic experience of creating her autobiographical new album, "Little Miss Twain."
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Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich 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.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
Mississippi residents decry data center plant
Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are sounding off about a data center plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area, likening the constant noise to being tortured.
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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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Boxer Hannah Rapp struck and killed in Texas; driver arrested
Deputies in Brazos County have arrested Charles Medina, 31, charging him with manslaughter.
Searching for Maya Millete
A young mother disappears. Investigators say her husband contacted spellcasters to put a hex on his wife so she wouldn't leave him. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Where's Maya Millete? Family, friends continue search for missing California mom
A California mother disappears without a trace – did her husband try to have a hex put on her so she wouldn't leave him?
Feeding Our Future fraud ring's alleged No. 2 appears in court after Somalia arrest
Forty-two-year-old Abdikerm Eidleh appeared in federal court in St. Paul on Friday, just weeks after he was arrested in Mogadishu.
Agent in ME shooting has violent record: AP
The ICE officer who shot and killed a Maine man has a history of violent behavior, the Associated Press reports, citing interviews with family and court records. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
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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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Moynihan: "Affordability is a challenge"
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he has been hearing from customers that "affordability is a challenge" amid rising gas and food prices and inflation, but he added that "in the last couple months, we're seeing the wage growth of all income cohorts kind of coalesce together around 3 to 4% which is good."
Sen. Warner: Bases "on and off under attack"
In the wake of the deaths of two U.S. service members over the weekend at a Jordanian military base, Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "these bases have been on and off under attack" since the beginning of the war of Iran, which he described as a "war of choice."
Latest Trump nominees' confirmation hearings
There are no Senate-confirmed leaders running the Intelligence Community, Justice Department, CDC or health emergency preparedness. At confirmation hearings last week, lawmakers, mostly Democrats, spent much of the time questioning some of Trump's nominees about standing up to political interference.
Hochul: N.Y. "has to lead" on data center ban
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she reversed her position on data centers because "the state has to lead," signing an executive order that banned large-scale data centers for one year to further study the impacts.
Open: "Face the Nation," July 19, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as the U.S. struck back at Iran overnight, Sen. Mark Warner joins to discuss the latest in the Middle East. Plus, CBS News contributors Chris Krebs and David Becker discuss election security.