Book excerpt: "Stand" by Cory Booker
At a time when our nation is splintered in many areas of public life, the New Jersey Senator writes how virtue is a strategy to rekindle the belief that Americans' destiny is bound together.
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Cory Booker: "We, the people, are the heroes this country needs"
The New Jersey Senator has been a face of the Democratic Party's resistance to the Trump administration. He expresses his hopes for our nation in a new book, "Stand," in which he encourages Americans to stand together, reminding us of our shared virtues.
In conversation with Cory Booker
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has been a face of the Democratic Party's resistance to the Trump administration – from a record-breaking filibuster critical of the president's policies, to calls for accountability over U.S. involvement in the war with Iran. He also expresses his hopes for our nation in a new book, "Stand," in which he encourages Americans to stand together, reminding us of our shared virtues. He talks with Faith Salie about a political career forged in Newark, N.J. ("the toughest place in politics ever"), and how it is time to "seize, reclaim, and redeem the dream of America."
Senate votes down effort to restrict Trump's Iran war powers
The Senate defeated a war powers resolution on Wednesday that aimed to block President Trump from ramping up the war with Iran, as the operation approaches a fourth week.
Patel, Booker clash at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey got into a shouting match at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday. Booker criticized Patel for his handling of the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the FBI firings.
Infighting among Democrats and Republicans
A wave of party infighting has hit the Senate, with Democrats openly sparring on the upper chamber's floor over the direction of the party, and Republicans squabbling over a potential congressional ban on stock trading. Megan Scully, Capitol influence team leader for Bloomberg News, and Shelby Talcott, White House reporter for Semafor, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Cory Booker accuses Democrats of being "complicit" in Trump's agenda
Sen. Cory Booker's tense exchange with two fellow Democrats marked a rare moment of intraparty disagreement that played out on the Senate floor.
Democrats walk out of Emil Bove hearing
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday walked out of the confirmation hearing for Emil Bove, President Trump's former defense lawyer, to serve as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Hakeem Jeffries sets record for longest House speech before budget bill vote
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke for 8 hours and 44 minutes on Thursday, delaying final passage of Republicans' budget bill.
How Democrats are navigating impeachment
Sabrina Singh, former press secretary for Senator Cory Booker's now-suspended presidential campaign, joins "Red & Blue" to break down how Democrats are navigating the Senate impeachment trial and how Senator Booker prepared for it.
Cory Booker on lack of debate diversity
Cory Booker suspended his campaign for president this week, dropping the number of Democratic candidates for president down to 12. Tuesday, Booker joined "CBS This Morning" answering questions about the lack of diversity among the remaining candidates, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders' war of words, and the state of discourse in the country.
"I need help": Booker asks for donations to keep campaign afloat
The 2020 presidential candidate makes the case that there's an appetite for unity among voters ahead of a cutthroat race to win the Iowa caucus.
Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker
Margaret Brennan sat down for an interview with Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, on April 13, 2019.
Open: This is Face the Nation, April 21
TUNE IN: This week on "Face the Nation," Bob Schieffer talks to House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings and Sen. Mike Lee. We'll also sit down with Robert Caro and a panel of authors. And we have more of Margaret Brennan's interview with Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker.
Booker details health care & immigration plans
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker sat down with Margaret Brennan last week to discuss his 2020 bid.
Open: This is "Face the Nation"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to GOP Conference Chairwoman Rep. Liz Cheney, Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff and 2020 hopeful Sen. Cory Booker. Plus, a new CBS News Battleground Tracker.
Jeffries, Booker warn of "moment of moral urgency" at Capitol sit-in
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Cory Booker opposed the Republican budget plan key to enacting President Trump's agenda with a sit-in protest on the steps of the Capitol as the sun rose on Sunday.
Booker, Jeffries hold Capitol sit-in
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a sit-in at the steps of the Capitol that lasted more than 12 hours. The Democratic politicians protested the Republican funding plan. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Recapping this week in politics
A 25-hour speech on the Senate floor, the costliest judicial race in U.S. history, President Trump's tariffs and a tanking stock market that followed are some of the most significant political moments from the past week. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" with analysis.
Cory Booker's historic speech
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker completed the longest speech on the Senate floor after spending more than 25 hours slamming President Trump's policies. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Booker breaks record with marathon 25-hour speech on Senate floor
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey began speaking around 7 p.m. on Monday to protest Trump policies and didn't stop till after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Cruz's advice for marathon Senate speech: "Nothing in, nothing out"
After his 21-hour speech in 2013, Cruz said the most common question he was asked was about going to the bathroom.
Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech
Sen. Cory Booker on Tuesday broke the record for the longest Senate floor speech as he protested against President Trump's policies. The New Jersey Democrat spoke for longer than Sen. Strom Thurmond's 24 hour and 18 minute address in 1957.
Wisconsin, Florida voters head to polls
The U.S. and economies around the world are bracing for the impact of President Trump's new global tariffs, which are expected to hit on Wednesday. In Wisconsin, voters are deciding a seat on the state Supreme Court, and Florida voters in two congressional districts are also heading to the polls. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Olivia Rinaldi and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Cory Booker protesting Trump policies
Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has been protesting President Trump's policies on the Senate floor in a marathon speech that has lasted more than 16 hours. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
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Trump warns "time is running out" on Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
A senior Iranian military official rejected President Trump's ultimatum, calling it "a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action."
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White House is expected to shake up more leadership roles at DOJ, sources say
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
Family of Iran military leader Soleimani has U.S. residence visas revoked
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
Did Trump help write the latest White House East Wing court filing?
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
NASA troubleshoots Artemis II toilet problem in otherwise smooth flight
A possibly frozen vent line forced the Artemis II astronauts to avoid using their space toilet while engineers worked to resolve the problem.
Ousted Army chief of staff says soldiers deserve "courageous leaders" in email
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.
Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
3 hospitalized after bus crashes through Washington, D.C. restaurant
Washington, D.C., first responders said the building's structural integrity will be assessed once the bus is removed.
2 men and teen held in U.K. custody over Jewish charity ambulance attack
All men were charged Friday with arson and being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
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Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges show they don't consider race
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
3 hospitalized after bus crashes through Washington, D.C. restaurant
Washington, D.C., first responders said the building's structural integrity will be assessed once the bus is removed.
Kansas town opens first public library after mystery donation
Frontenac, Kansas had everything it needed – except a public library. A mysterious donation changed that
Did Trump help write the latest White House East Wing court filing?
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
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Sauté pans sold at Costco recalled after metal caps "forcefully eject"
One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
3 ways the Iran war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
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Family of Iran military leader Soleimani has U.S. residence visas revoked
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
Ousted Army chief of staff says soldiers deserve "courageous leaders" in email
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.
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White House is expected to shake up more leadership roles at DOJ, sources say
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
Trump warns Iran of deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz: "Time is running out"
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges show they don't consider race
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
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Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
He thought he was in good health — until fainting during a bike ride
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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Family of Iran military leader Soleimani has U.S. residence visas revoked
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
2 men and teen held in U.K. custody over Jewish charity ambulance attack
All men were charged Friday with arson and being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
Deadly strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill 10, injure dozens
The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Dutch police probe explosion outside a pro-Israel Christian center
The incident comes after a string of similar nighttime attacks across Europe that have heightened concerns over antisemitism.
One dead, dozens injured in crush during rally at Peru soccer stadium
Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks.
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4/4: Saturday Morning
The search continues for a missing American service member after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet on Friday. Meanwhile, the Artemis II passed its halfway point to the moon.
Kenan Thompson on his career and parenthood
Kenan Thompson sits down with Kelly O'Grady to reflect on his career and parenthood while discussing his new children's book "Unfunny Bunny."
Drayton Farley performs "It's Called Doubt"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "It's Called Doubt."
Drayton Farley performs "The Luckier Ones"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "The Luckier Ones."
Drayton Farley performs "I Need Your Love"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "I Need Your Love."
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
How do astronauts use the bathroom?
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
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Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
More on Pam Bondi's firing
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Plot to poison man's root beer float
A mother and daughter are accused of killing a man by poisoning his root beer float. CBS News' Peter Van Sant reports.
Tiger Woods arrest video
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
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NASA troubleshoots Artemis II toilet problem in otherwise smooth flight
A possibly frozen vent line forced the Artemis II astronauts to avoid using their space toilet while engineers worked to resolve the problem.
Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
Artemis II crew clears Earth orbit, heads for the moon
The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
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Meet the woman who rescued a piece of the Oscars in a dumpster. Plus, we take a trip to Hollwyood to learn about the history of America's iconic film industry.
4/4: Saturday Morning
The search continues for a missing American service member after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet on Friday. Meanwhile, the Artemis II passed its halfway point to the moon.
The Dish: Jollof Bowl
"CBS Saturday Morning" visits Jollof Bowl, which is bringing West African flavors to Baltimore.
Kenan Thompson on his career and parenthood
Kenan Thompson sits down with Kelly O'Grady to reflect on his career and parenthood while discussing his new children's book "Unfunny Bunny."
Donation gives Kansas town its first library
Frontenac, Kansas, is a community of 3,000 residents. When its city administrator received a mysterious $4.6 million dolllar donation from a couple whose dying wish was for a library to be built, the town sprung into action to solidify its legacy.