Bannon & Priebus at CPAC
White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, who rarely speaks in public, and chief of staff Reince Priebus were a big draw at CPAC Thursday. Major Garrett reports on the competition between the two top aides.
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Steve Bannon speaks at CPAC
President Trump speaks to the annual Conservative Political Action Conference Friday. On Thursday his chief strategist, Steve Bannon, who rarely speaks in public, appeared at CPAC with chief of staff Reince Priebus to bash reporters and push the president's agenda. Chip Reid reports.
Trump & CPAC
President Trump skipped CPAC as a primary candidate in 2016. But this year, he's the headliner, and the event has been reshaped in his image. Michael Graham, Creative Director at MediaDC, joined CBSN to discuss.
CPAC 2017
CPAC 2017 kicked off in Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, with speakers including Steve Bannon and Reince Priebus. CBS News' Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with reaction from the spectators.
CPAC latest
Ahead of the President's address at CPAC on Friday, top advisers including Steve Bannon, Reince Priebus, and Kellyanne Conway spent the day laying out the administration's agenda. CBS News' Weijia Jiang joined CBSN from CPAC to share the latest.
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Pence at CPAC
The Vice President joined some key members of Team Trump Thursday with a speech at CPAC. During his speech, Pence defended the President's first month on the job and told the crowd that "over at the White House, I like to say we're in the promise-keeping business these days." Here is his full speech.
Trump Thursday
Chief Strategist Steve Bannon touted President Trump's agenda when he spoke Thursday at CPAC. Also there was mixed messages from President Trump and his Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly on deportations efforts.
Bannon attacks media
President Trump's chief strategist Steve Bannon made a rare public appearance Thursday, speaking at the CPAC conservative conference with WH chief of staff Reince Priebus. As Margaret Brennan reports, Bannon doubled down his attacks on the media and touted Mr. Trump's early record in office.
CPAC highlights
A team of President Trump's advisers and Cabinet members showed up at this year's CPAC convention -- setting the stage for the commander-in-chief, who is expected to speak before the conservative gathering comes to a close.
After attending the "main event" at CPAC featuring a Q&A with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, CBS News' Nancy Cordes, John Dickerson and Steve Chaggaris take a break to reflect on CPAC 2015
After attending the "main event" at CPAC featuring a Q&A with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, CBS News' Nancy Cordes, John Dickerson and Steve Chaggaris take a break to reflect on CPAC 2015.
Jeb Bush addressed conservative Republicans who think he's too moderate and whose support he'll need if he wants to win the Republican presidential nomination
Jeb Bush addressed conservative Republicans who think he's too moderate and whose support he'll need if he wants to win the Republican presidential nomination. Julianna Goldman reports from Washington.
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush outlines a more moderate stance on immigration at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush outlines a more moderate stance on immigration at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference.
"We don't need a weatherman-in-chief to run this country," former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum said at CPAC
"We don't need a weatherman-in-chief to run this country," former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum said at CPAC.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul warns that Republicans also need to protect the entire Bill of Rights, and not just the Second Amendment
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul warns that Republicans also need to protect the entire Bill of Rights, and not just the Second Amendment.
The former Texas governor pokes fun at America's 39th president in a joking aside to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)
The former Texas governor pokes fun at America's 39th president in a joking aside to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a potential Republican contender for president in 2016, addresses how he'd take on ISIS on the first day of CPAC
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a potential Republican contender for president in 2016, addresses how he'd take on ISIS on the first day of CPAC. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more on his response.
More than a dozen are wooing thousands of conservative activists at the annual gathering
From Jeb Bush to Gov. Scott Walker, the 2016 presidential campaign is focused on a parade of potential Republican candidates. More than a dozen are wooing thousands of conservative activists at the annual gathering known as CPAC. Nancy Cordes reports from the conference in National Harbor, Maryland.
CBS News political director John Dickerson breaks down comments made by retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson during his address at CPAC, as well as an interview with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
CBS News political director John Dickerson breaks down comments made by retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson during his address at CPAC, as well as an interview with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
One-time California Senate candidate Carly Fiorina blasted the former secretary of state for her "hashtag" brand of diplomacy
One-time California Senate candidate Carly Fiorina blasted the former secretary of state for her "hashtag" brand of diplomacy.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie answers questions about his temperament at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie answers questions about his temperament at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
Neurosurgeon Ben Carson pokes fun at how liberals see conservatives at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)
Neurosurgeon Ben Carson pokes fun at how liberals see conservatives Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was the top pick at this weekend's CPAC gathering, earning 31 percent of the straw poll vote
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was the top pick at this weekend's CPAC gathering, earning 31 percent of the straw poll vote. Anthony Mason reports.
The conservative firebrand lashes out at media coverage of Phil Robertson
Addressing the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md., the firebrand lashed out at media coverage of "Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson.
CPAC-goers share which possible candidates they’d like to see run for president in 2016
Attendees of the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md., share which possible candidates they’d like to see run for president in 2016.
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Person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance detained in Arizona
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show cohost Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 10 days.
Grand jury declines criminal charges against 6 Democrats, sources say
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
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14-year-old girl allegedly zip-tied in raid, raising questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
9 killed, dozens injured in shooting at British Columbia high school and home
The suspected gunman was found dead in the school from a "self-inflicted injury," Canadian police said.
Retired FBI agents analyze new images in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
The FBI on Tuesday released images and videos showing a person outside Nancy Guthrie's front door in Tucson, Arizona, wearing a ski mask and gloves and carrying a backpack and what appears to be a weapon.
Videos in the Epstein files reveal disturbing glimpses of his private life
The Epstein files released by the Justice Department include hours of video footage Jeffrey Epstein recorded, received or downloaded. The Free Press has compiled it all.
FBI releases photos, videos of subject in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
Don Lemon now represented by ex-prosecutor who resigned from DOJ
A high-profile former prosecutor who was part of a wave of resignations from the Justice Department's office in Minneapolis last month has a surprising new client: Former CNN anchor Don Lemon.
Khanna names 6 men who he says were redacted from Epstein files for "no apparent reason"
Two lawmakers are accusing the government of improperly redacting some people's names from the Epstein files, including six men whose identities are now public.
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Person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance detained in Arizona
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show cohost Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 10 days.
Don Lemon now represented by ex-prosecutor who resigned from DOJ
A high-profile former prosecutor who was part of a wave of resignations from the Justice Department's office in Minneapolis last month has a surprising new client: Former CNN anchor Don Lemon.
Retired FBI agents analyze new images in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
The FBI on Tuesday released images and videos showing a person outside Nancy Guthrie's front door in Tucson, Arizona, wearing a ski mask and gloves and carrying a backpack and what appears to be a weapon.
Videos in the Epstein files reveal disturbing glimpses of his private life
The Epstein files released by the Justice Department include hours of video footage Jeffrey Epstein recorded, received or downloaded. The Free Press has compiled it all.
Democratic governors excluded from typically bipartisan White House gathering
A source familiar with the White House's planning said exclusion of Democrats from a formal business meeting was deliberate — President Trump did not want them there.
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Estée Lauder accuses Walmart of selling counterfeits of its products
Estée Lauder lawsuit alleges Walmart sells fake versions of products from brands including Aveda, Clinique and Tom Ford.
The "K-shaped" economy will affect your 2026 tax refund
Tax refunds will be bigger this year because of the big, beautiful bill" act, with higher-income households set to reap the biggest checks.
Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
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House Republicans break with Trump, blocking a bid to protect tariff authority
GOP leaders launched an unsuccessful bid to reinstate a ban on resolutions that challenged the president's sweeping tariffs.
Grand jury declines criminal charges against 6 Democrats, sources say
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
Don Lemon now represented by ex-prosecutor who resigned from DOJ
A high-profile former prosecutor who was part of a wave of resignations from the Justice Department's office in Minneapolis last month has a surprising new client: Former CNN anchor Don Lemon.
Khanna names 6 men who he says were redacted from Epstein files for "no apparent reason"
Two lawmakers are accusing the government of improperly redacting some people's names from the Epstein files, including six men whose identities are now public.
Democratic governors excluded from typically bipartisan White House gathering
A source familiar with the White House's planning said exclusion of Democrats from a formal business meeting was deliberate — President Trump did not want them there.
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What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
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9 killed, dozens injured in shooting at British Columbia high school and home
The suspected gunman was found dead in the school from a "self-inflicted injury," Canadian police said.
Spanish skater in Minions costume reflects on music rights dispute, performance
Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate donned his Minions costume at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men's short program, days after he received approval for the music.
Maxim Naumov makes Olympic debut 1 year after parents killed in midair collision
Maxim Naumov's score Tuesday was enough to make it through the short program, giving him another opportunity to perform when the men's free skate takes place Friday night.
Irish man held by ICE says he had U.S. work permit, fears for his life
Seamus Culleton says he's been held for 5 months in a "filthy" ICE detention camp despite a U.S. work permit and green card application.
Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
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Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Trial over social media addiction in kids begins
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction in children. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance detained in Arizona
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show cohost Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 10 days.
Retired FBI agents analyze new images in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
The FBI on Tuesday released images and videos showing a person outside Nancy Guthrie's front door in Tucson, Arizona, wearing a ski mask and gloves and carrying a backpack and what appears to be a weapon.
Ex-FBI special agent on new Guthrie footage
The FBI on Tuesday released new surveillance footage of a masked person on the front porch of Nancy Guthrie's home. Former FBI Special Agent Jeff Harp joins to analyze the video.
Officials believe person in Guthrie video was armed
The FBI on Tuesday released surveillance images of a masked person at Nancy Guthrie's front door. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Epstein survivor on DOJ's handling of files
The Justice Department is facing bipartisan criticism over its handling of the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Danielle Bensky, an Epstein survivor, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Person of interest detained in Guthrie case
With the search for Nancy Guthrie in its tenth day, law enforcement sources told CBS News that the Pima County Sheriff's Office detained a person for questioning. Tony Dokoupil anchors this special report.
Person of interest arrested in Guthrie case
The Pima County Sheriff's Department in Arizona has detained a person of interest connected with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, according to two law enforcement sources. Jessi Mitchell anchors this Special Report.
Hero dog leads police to missing 3-year-old
A neighborhood dog helped authorities in Louisville, Kentucky, find a missing 3-year-old boy last month in a dramatic rescue seen in newly released body camera footage. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Team USA picks up five more Olympic medals
Team USA added five more medals at the Olympics onTuesday, bringing the total so far to seven. Meanwhile, the frustration continues for American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin. Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
Teen says she was zip-tied in Idaho ICE raid
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands during an immigration raid. Matt Gutman reports.