Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign spending limits
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
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60 Minutes FOIA request denied by DOJ
In a denied Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, "60 Minutes" asked the FBI and DOJ to unmask a 2016 candidate who asked for and received hacked information on their opponent. DOJ official John Demers wouldn't comment on the candidate when asked about the matter by "60 Minutes."
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
This week on 60 Minutes: Bill Whitaker reports on how the Russians hacked the 2016 election, a widow tells Sharyn Alfonsi the story behind a heartbreaking photo, and Lesley Stahl shows how scientists are using brain imaging to try to read minds
How the Russians hacked the 2016 election
Twelve Russian military officers have been indicted for breaking into the Democratic Party's computers, stealing compromising information and selectively releasing it to undermine candidates. Bill Whitaker reports on the case against them.
DOJ: 2016 election hack looked to hurt Clinton
The United States Department of Justice tells 60 Minutes that 2016 Russian election hack was "certainly looking to hurt Hillary Clinton"
The Russian Hack, Tania’s Story, Mind Reading
The case against Russian agents accused of interfering in the 2016 election; Then, a widow recalls how her husband and daughter drowned in the Rio Grande; And, how MRI scans are showing scientists the physical makeup of our thoughts
Rep. DelBene on path to flipping House blue
Only a handful of seats are standing between Democrats and the speaker's gavel. Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins "America Decides" to discuss the races that could flip the balance of power.
How Democrats plan to win the House in 2024
With much of the 2024 focus on the race for the White House, Democrats are also aiming to reclaim the House and expand their majority in the Senate. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee raised what it is calling a record-breaking $37.7 million during the first quarter of 2023, including nearly $17 million in March. The chair of the party's campaign arm, Washington Rep. Suzan Delbene, joins "America Decides" to discuss how Democrats plan to win the House in 2024.
How House Democrats did in the midterms
Tim Persico, the executive director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the results of the midterm elections and his party's chances of
Rep. Maloney locked in tight House race
The chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is locked in a tight House race in New York's Hudson Valley. Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney is facing off against GOP New York state assemblyman Mike Lawler. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the battle to control the House.
5 things to know about CBS News' 2022 Battleground Tracker
The CBS News Battleground Tracker regularly estimates the race for Congress — how many seats each party is currently poised to win in the House.
Abortion a key issue for Democratic voters
According to CBS News polling, 77% of Democratic voters say abortion is "very important" in their vote for Congress. Tim Persico, executive director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the midterms.
New York judge approves new congressional maps
The new map still leaves in place the new 12th District in Manhattan, which will result in longtime Reps. Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney running against each other.
Rep. O'Rourke on running grassroots campaign
Democratic Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke is running for Senate against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. O'Rourke told CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" that he's running a grassroots campaign and that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Democratic National Committee have no place in elections in Texas.
Russians behind DNC breach?
Hillary Clinton's campaign was also hacked, in part of a series of cyber attacks on the Democratic National Committee. CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the dangers of the breaches and whether Russia could be behind the attacks.
House lawmakers will vote on whether to allow a lawsuit against President Obama for exceeding his power to enforce his health care law
House lawmakers will vote on whether to allow a lawsuit against President Obama for exceeding his power to enforce his health care law. Democrats are floating around the word "impeachment" to describe the lawsuit threat and using it to raise campaign cash. Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill.
Sean Patrick Maloney elected leader of House Democratic campaign arm
Maloney is an openly gay congressman who has repeatedly won reelection in his New York swing district.
Cheri Bustos won't seek second term as DCCC chair after Dems lose seats
Many Democrats were surprised by their losses — at least seven incumbents have been defeated.
How the Russians hacked the 2016 election
Twelve Russian military officers have been indicted for breaking into the Democratic Party's computers, stealing compromising information and selectively releasing it to undermine candidates. Bill Whitaker reports on the case against them.
Reporting on hacked political documents
Politico Senior Writer Marc Caputo says the decision to use excerpts from Russian-hacked documents during the 2016 election was justified because the information was true and newsworthy.
DOJ Official: 2016 Russian election hack looked to hurt Clinton
U.S. Assistant Attorney General John Demers tells 60 Minutes the 2016 Russian election hack was "certainly looking to hurt Hillary Clinton."
60 Minutes FOIA request denied by DOJ
In a denied Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, 60 Minutes asked the FBI and DOJ to unmask a 2016 candidate who asked for and received hacked information on their opponent.
How the Russians hacked the 2016 election
Twelve Russian military officers have been indicted for breaking into the Democratic Party's computers, stealing compromising information and selectively releasing it to undermine candidates. Bill Whitaker reports on the case against them.
Democratic 2020 hopefuls debate in Detroit
CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and Associated Press national writer on race and ethnicity Errin Haines Whack joined "Red and Blue" to discuss what to expect from this week's Democratic debates, and how race may factor into the conversation.
Republican House members retire, DCCC shakeup
Rep. Will Hurd, the only African American Republican in the House of Representatives, says he's done with Congress. Danny Weiss, the former chief of staff to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a senior fellow at the Century Foundation, and Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist join CBSN to discuss.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
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U.S. touts number of barrels of oil escorted through Strait by U.S. military
The U.S. military has escorted one billion barrels of oil and over 2,000 commercial vessels out of the Persian Gulf in the last couple of months, the Pentagon said.
Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
Lawsuit says AI giants made illegal deal on technology's slowdown
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Lawsuits filed over Nazi-looted art displayed in museums in Los Angeles, Auschwitz
Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazi regime orchestrated the largest art theft in world history, seizing over 600,000 works of art across Europe from Jewish families, collectors and museums.
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Lawsuits filed over Nazi-looted art displayed in museums in Los Angeles, Auschwitz
Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazi regime orchestrated the largest art theft in world history, seizing over 600,000 works of art across Europe from Jewish families, collectors and museums.
Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
Lawsuit says AI giants made illegal deal on technology's slowdown
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
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Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
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Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
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Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
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Lawsuits filed over Nazi-looted art displayed in museums in Los Angeles, Auschwitz
Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazi regime orchestrated the largest art theft in world history, seizing over 600,000 works of art across Europe from Jewish families, collectors and museums.
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
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From 2013: Cher on Bob Mackie, clothes and fashion statements
In this web exclusive recorded in 2013, Cher talked with correspondent Anthony Mason about her relationship with clothes, and her decades-long work with costume designer Bob Mackie, who dressed her for "The Sonny & Cher Show," TV specials, and stage productions. [Mackie died on Sept. 14, 2026 at age 87.]
Book excerpt: "Roll the Calls" by Ari Emanuel
In his memoir, the Hollywood superagent and mogul writes of coming to blows in the competitive entertainment universe – and, in one instance, being sidelined by the business end of a truck.
9/19: Saturday Morning
President Trump bans some journalists from the White House, how Apple broke into retail, plus Tex-Mex barbecue on The Dish.
Juanes' touching ode to his mother
Latin superstar Juan Esteban, known as Juanes, has won 29 Grammys and sold out venues across the world. He joined Lilia Luciano to discuss his career, new work and giving back to his home country of Colombia in a time of great need.
This Miss USA is a married mom
Justus Kelley made history after she became the first married woman and the first mom to earn the Miss USA sash and crown. Kelley shares her experience with the iconic pageant and speaks about her philanthropic work.
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Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
Inside digital closet organizer Starmoire
"What Not to Wear" stylist Stacy London and co-founder Ruth Foxe Blader share all about their new digital closet organizing service, Starmoire.
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.
How Apple's risky retail venture succeeded
Ron Johnson, Apple's former senior vice president of retail, explains how the tech company welcomed physical shoppers in his book, "Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius."
AI experts call for independent safety auditors
More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have signed a public letter to express the need for independent AI safety evaluators. Princeton computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, who signed the letter, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Patrick Clancy on life after trauma
In an exclusive interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy shares his side of the story, just weeks after his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict. Ross Douthat sat down with Patrick Clancy to discuss life after trauma and what lies ahead.
Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time. Watch more of the interview on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Holdout juror in Clancy case speaks
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case has released a statement. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
Grandmother sues Fargo, ND, over facial tech
A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo, North Dakota, after facial recognition software linked her to a crime she didn't commit, which led to a nearly six-month stay in jail. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
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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From 2013: Cher on Bob Mackie, clothes and fashion statements
In this web exclusive recorded in 2013, Cher talked with correspondent Anthony Mason about her relationship with clothes, and her decades-long work with costume designer Bob Mackie, who dressed her for "The Sonny & Cher Show," TV specials, and stage productions. [Mackie died on Sept. 14, 2026 at age 87.]
9/19: Saturday Morning
President Trump bans some journalists from the White House, how Apple broke into retail, plus Tex-Mex barbecue on The Dish.
The Dish: Hurtado BBQ
Chef and pitmaster Brandon Hurtado blends Texas tastes with Mexican American barbecue traditions at Hurtado BBQ.
Inside digital closet organizer Starmoire
"What Not to Wear" stylist Stacy London and co-founder Ruth Foxe Blader share all about their new digital closet organizing service, Starmoire.
Juanes' touching ode to his mother
Latin superstar Juan Esteban, known as Juanes, has won 29 Grammys and sold out venues across the world. He joined Lilia Luciano to discuss his career, new work and giving back to his home country of Colombia in a time of great need.