Texas AG investigating Beto O'Rourke PAC
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into a political action committee founded by Beto O'Rourke. CBS News Texas' Trevor Sochocki has the details.
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Pelosi: "The power of the speaker is awesome"
In an interview with "60 Minutes," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is opening up about her first three months at the top of the Democratic-led House of Representatives. Pelosi is the first woman to hold the speaker position and is the first person since 1955 to regain the gavel after losing it. "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl joins "CBS This Morning" to preview her Sunday report.
Texas lawmakers discuss redistricting battle
The Texas redistricting confrontation spawned a bomb threat in Illinois on Wednesday, along with threats of a federal dragnet to bring the absent lawmakers back. Democratic Texas State Rep. Ann Johnson and Republican Texas State Rep. Brian Harrison join "The Takeout" to discuss the fight over the proposed congressional map.
Federal court upholds Texas voter ID law
A federal appeals court has upheld Texas' requirement that voters provide a driver's license or other identification number for their mail-in ballot to be counted. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Lance Trover join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Can the Texas GOP force Democrats back?
For the second day in a row, Texas state Democrats have denied their Republican colleagues a quorum to hold a vote on a new congressional map. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the latest.
Texas House fails to reach quorum again
The Texas House failed to reach a quorum for the second day in a row Tuesday as Democrats who fled remained outside the state in their effort to block the redrawing of the state's congressional map. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on the Trump administration's response. Then, Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general, joins to explain the legality of redistricting.
Details on House subpoenas in Epstein probe
The House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas to several big names in its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
Can Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remove lawmakers who left the state?
Gov. Greg Abbott said he's ordered the Texas DPS to "locate, arrest and return to the House chamber any member who has abandoned their duty to Texans."
Illinois Gov. Pritzker joins Texas Democrats in fight against redistricting plan
Gov. Greg Abbott has since vowed to take steps to remove Democratic lawmakers from their seats.
How the redistricting process works
Every 10 years, each state uses the data from the census to redraw its congressional and state legislative districts. CBS News' Nancy Chen breaks down the redistricting process.
Democratic governors look to combat Texas map
Republicans' proposed redistricting in Texas is drawing backlash in some blue states. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has the details.
Charlamagne tha God responds to Trump attack
President Trump lashed out at Charlamagne tha God over the weekend, labeling him "a low IQ individual," after the influential radio host's comments about the Republican Party and Jeffrey Epstein on Fox News. Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter for The Washington Post, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Texas GOP hits back at absent Democrats
Texas Democrats have fled their state in an attempt to block a critical vote on a Republican-proposed congressional map. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Texas Democratic legislators flee state to protest GOP's redistricting plan
Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump.
Rep. Nadler facing Gen Z primary challenger
26-year-old nonprofit CEO Liam Elkind has launched a primary challenge against Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York. Elkind joins "The Takeout" to discuss why he thinks it's time for his 78-year-old opponent to pass the torch.
Texas Democrat and Republican on redistricting
Texas Democrats have left the state legislature without enough lawmakers to function as Republicans look to impose a new congressional map favorable to the GOP. Democratic State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer and Republican State Rep. Brian Harrison join "The Takeout" with their perspectives.
Democratic lawmakers on why they fled Texas
Texas Democrats have fled the state in an attempt to stop Republicans from gaining more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Texas lawmakers who traveled to Illinois.
Texas House votes to arrest absent lawmakers
Republican state lawmakers in Texas voted Monday to arrest their Democratic colleagues who fled the state to prevent a vote on a controversial new congressional map. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has the latest.
Democratic governors gather in Wisconsin
Democratic governors from across the U.S. have gathered in Wisconsin to discuss ways to counter the Trump administration and the future of the party. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has the details.
Harris: Political system is "broken"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris told Stephen Colbert on Thursday night's "Late Show" that she decided against a run for California governor because the system is "broken." Political strategists Joel Payne and Leslie Sanchez join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan on gubernatorial bid
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a former Democrat running as an independent to become the next governor of Michigan, is leading the race's fundraising. Duggan joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley, Democrats vote to advance congressional stock trading ban
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley voted with Democrats to advance legislation to ban members of Congress from owning individual stocks.
Democrats eye forced release of Epstein files
Senate Democrats are eyeing a rarely used law to force the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains.
Harris not running for California governor
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she will not run for California governor in 2026. CBS News executive director for White House and politics Fin Gómez joins with more.
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.
Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
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At FBI, history of hiring prostitutes may not be employment barrier
In June, the FBI quietly lowered some of the standards it uses when it conducts background checks on would-be federal agents and other personnel.
Nepal flood rescue efforts intensify as number of missing soars past 2,000
Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters ferried people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people.
Milo Yiannopoulos is in ICE custody facing a final removal order, sources say
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Milo Yiannopoulos "chose to overstay his welcome."
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Iran war hits 6-month mark with no end in sight
President Trump insists Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war, but Tehran, and crucially China, say his economic warfare tactics will fail.
Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
How long will the Lindsay Clancy trial jury take to reach a verdict?
The Lindsay Clancy trial jury continued their deliberations Friday and it could be days before they reach a verdict, a legal expert says.
Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for insider bets on Kalshi
He was placed on unpaid leave from his job at the White House after it was determined he used his position to make bets on what President Trump would say in speeches.
Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under new proposal
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
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Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for insider bets on Kalshi
He was placed on unpaid leave from his job at the White House after it was determined he used his position to make bets on what President Trump would say in speeches.
How a chance encounter gave a struggling ex-football star a new lease on life
On a path in Austin, Texas, a chance meeting changed the lives of two men with one thing in common.
Trump says he'll visit Pentagon, not NYC, to mark 25 years since 9/11
The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line."
Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under new proposal
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
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Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Court hands states a win in fight over who regulates prediction markets
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
See which jobs could grow fastest — and slowest — over the next decade
New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade.
David Booth pioneered index investing. Here's his advice for investors.
David Booth, the founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, says the key to investing — and life — is to stay calm in the face of uncertainty.
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Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for insider bets on Kalshi
He was placed on unpaid leave from his job at the White House after it was determined he used his position to make bets on what President Trump would say in speeches.
Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Judge again rejects Trump's bid to erase his New York hush money conviction
A federal judge has again blocked President Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York.
Trump says he'll visit Pentagon, not NYC, to mark 25 years since 9/11
The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line."
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Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
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Couple recounts surviving deadly Nepal flood: "I knew I was going to die"
A California couple were in a Nepali village when an avalanche of powerful waters ripped down from the high Himalayas toward them.
Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
ICE deports Venezuelan father from Texas to West Africa
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Family says Virginia man missing in Nepal floods was "in his happy place"
Anil Goel sent his family in the U.S. a photo of his tour group at the Nepal-Tibet border just before the area was hit by a wall of mud and water.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
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Dolly Parton might get airport named for her
In the days since her death, Dolly Parton has become the most-streamed artist in the world and might be getting an airport named after her. Nicole Valdes has more.
Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under new proposal
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Rapper E-40 remembers collaborator Tupac
Closing arguments in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder are expected on Monday. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with one of Shakur's former collaborators, rapper E-40, about the late artist.
Zac Brown shares memories of Dolly Parton
Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on his friendship with Dolly Parton and her enduring legacy.
Dolly Parton's sister praises generous nature
Tributes pour in for country music icon and humanitarian Dolly Parton. Thousands of fans signed a petition asking officials to name Nashville's airport after her. Plus, her family is sharing more information.
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Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
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.
Bill Gates' dire warning about AI
Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.
Meta settles social media addiction suit
A series of lawsuits accused tech giant Meta of purposefully designing social media apps to entice users and cause social media addiction. Meta will pay out $17 billion in a landmark settlement. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Closing arguments expected Monday in Tupac trial
Attorneys finalized jury instructions with the judge Friday after witness testimony wrapped Thursday in the trial of Duane Davis, also known as "Keefe D," who's accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has denied the allegations. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Clancy jury still undecided after 9 hours
The jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of murdering her three young children, is still deliberating on whether to accept her postpartum psychosis defense. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi provides legal analysis.
Milo Yiannopoulos placed in ICE custody
British right-wing political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos, who supported President Trump's agenda, is being held by ICE for allegedly overstaying his visa. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Protesters and supporters at Clancy trial
Jurors went home for the weekend Friday with deliberations set to resume Monday morning in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but is arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Clancy jury asks to see pill bottles, knife
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial went home Friday after asking questions about Clancy's medication and the knife used in her suicide attempt. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
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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.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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Milo Yiannopoulos placed in ICE custody; Clancy jury still undecided after 9 hours.
Confession tossed in Khalid Sheikh Mohammed trial
Coming up on 25 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks, the effort to bring to justice the alleged mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, has hit a major obstacle. CBS News has learned a military judge ruled this week that his confessions made to FBI agents at Guantanamo Bay were not voluntary and cannot be used at his trial, now set for June of 2028. Those FBI agents are featured in an upcoming CBS documentary, "Daughters of 9/11," which airs Friday, September 11, on CBS and Paramount Plus.
Duo team aims to inspire through racing
Amy and Jamie Shinneman plan to run their fifth marathon together in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 30 as part of their mission to race all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors. But what sets them apart from other individual runners is that they compete together as a team. Amy has Bethlem myopathy, a rare form of muscular dystrophy, so Jamie pushes her in a racing wheelchair. They hope their story can inspire others with disabilities to chase big dreams, too.
Tennis stars prepare for 2026 U.S. Open
Dan Wolken, senior writer for Yahoo Sports, joins CBS News to preview the upcoming U.S. Open tennis tournament.
Thousands march in D.C. to Defend the Vote
Sixty-three years after the March on Washington, thousands gathered Friday in the nation's capitol for a Defend the Vote rally and warned that voting rights are under attack again. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, making it harder for people to challenge voting maps they argued were racially discriminatory. Tylik McMillan, national director of youth and college for the NAACP and one of the speakers at Friday's march, joins CBS News to talk about the day.