House votes to reopen government but no end in sight to shutdown
Democrats are taking the majority in the House of Representatives after eight years out of power
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Sanders campaign faces claims of sexism
Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2016 campaign is facing claims of sexism by former staffers in a report in The New York Times. Sanders responded to the allegations Wednesday night, apologizing but saying he was "a little bit busy" to notice. CBS News contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
116th Congress takes office as the most diverse in U.S. history
There are more than 100 female House members, including Native American and Muslim women
House Democrats look to provide oversight
As Democrats take control of the House, new committee chairs are ready provide rigorous oversight of the president and his administration. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN about the Democrats gearing up to take on the Trump White House.
Nancy Pelosi elected speaker of the House
Democrats have officially taken control of the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time in eight years. They elected Nancy Pelosi as speaker, a position she held between 2007 and 2011. Jeff Glor anchors a CBS News Special Report from Washington with Nancy Cordes and Major Garrett and a report from Ed O'Keefe on Capitol Hill.
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Lawmakers no closer to border funding deal
Members of both parties remain far apart on a funding agreement for border security after nearly two weeks of a partial government shutdown. Democrats will now take control of the House of Representatives, giving President Trump a divided Congress for the first time. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest.
Democrats regain House control amid shutdown
Democrats are set to regain control of the House of Representatives today, and Nancy Pelosi is expected to be officially elected House Speaker. In addition to their quest to reopen the government, Democrats will now have subpoena power over President Trump. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes explains what to expect.
Democrats retaking control of House
The new Congress will be divided between the two parties for the first time under the Trump administration. Democrats in the House plan to pass legislation Thursday to re-open the entire government without the money President Trump wants for the border wall. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump & Dems fail to reach border wall deal
The 116th Congress will be sworn in Thursday on the 13th day of the partial government shutdown. President Trump and Democratic leaders failed to reach a deal on border security after a sharp-edged meeting in the White House situation room Wednesday. Paula Reid reports.
Pelosi praises "transformative freshman class" in speech
Nancy Pelosi is expected to be elected speaker of the House of Representatives Thursday
No deal after Trump meets with Republicans, Democrats
Republicans and Democrats have been in a stalemate, with no clear path to ending the partial government shutdown
Government shutdown drags on
President Trump met with Democratic leaders Wednesday for their first meeting since the partial government shutdown began 12 days ago. But he offered no clues on when the government will reopen. Major Garrett reports.
Shutdown negotiations go nowhere as stalemate drags on
The impasse will continue until at least Friday, when the president has asked congressional leaders back to the White House
Warren to head to Iowa this weekend
Elizabeth Warren is visiting four cities in Iowa after announcing the creation of an exploratory committee for president
Texas county swears in 17 black female judges
A historic moment took place on New Year's Day in Harris County, Texas — the swearing in of 17 African-American women judges with a combined total of 200 years of experience. The 17 newcomers join two other black women who won re-election
Trump invites Dems to meet amid shutdown
President Trump is holding two major meetings as the partial government shutdown continues. He'll be huddling with his Cabinet and has invited congressional leaders to meet at the White House. CBS News correspondent Chip Reid reports Democrats are skeptical as to whether the meeting is a serious effort at negotiation. Also, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses what Democrats will propose once they officially take control of the House of Representatives.
Some Democrats to oppose House rules package
They say they'll vote against House rules package, which includes treatment of debt, ethics and also hats
Nadler says Dems should "wait and see" on impeachment
The incoming House Judiciary Committee chairman also says he'll hold hearings on the deaths of two migrant children who died in CBP custody in December. "If kids die, they're apparently willing to have that," Nadler said
House Democrats lay out plan to end shutdown
House Democrats say they plan to take up their proposed plan to end the government shutdown when they return to Washington on Thursday. CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper, Capitol Hill reporter for The Hill, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
House Democrats will try to reopen the government
Democrats take control of the House this week, and one of the first agenda items is reopening federal agencies
Elizabeth Warren takes formal step toward presidential candidacy
Warren said in September she'd take a "hard look" at a presidential bid after the 2018 midterms
Elizabeth Warren could face crowded Democratic field in 2020 race
A new exploratory committee allows her to start raising money
Blame game continues on government shutdown
Eight-hundred-thousand federal workers could miss their first paychecks of the New Year this week. The partial government shutdown is now 10 days old, and President Trump says it won't end unless Democrats agree to fund his border wall. The Democrats say no. Chip Reid reports.
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Iran says U.S. "crossed the point of no return" with attacks on ports
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
Pentagon begins release of UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
What scientists will be looking for as government UFO files are released
The Pentagon's release of files might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Tennessee approves new congressional map dissolving majority Black district
Tennessee Republicans earlier Thursday approved a measure to overturn the state's ban on mid-decade redistricting.
Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
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Deputy who killed Black man at grandma's home convicted of homicide
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Pentagon begins release of UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
Apparent bear attack kills missing hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park
The body of a missing hiker killed in an apparent bear attack has been found in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials say.
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Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
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AI is as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April's job cuts
New data shows artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for layoffs, even as economists debate whether it is truly displacing workers.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
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Pentagon begins release of UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Accused WHCD shooter seeks to disqualify Pirro, Blanche because they attended event
Attorneys for accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and other senior Justice Department leaders from the case because they were present during the incident.
USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Federal judge finds DOGE's elimination of humanities grants "unlawful"
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
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Tracking hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.
5 states monitoring hantavirus ship passengers
After almost a full day of sailing, the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is slowly closing in on its destination, about 600 nautical miles away from Spain's Canary Islands. Tom Hanson has more details, and Dr. Jon LaPook has more about the virus.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
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Iran says U.S. "crossed the point of no return" with attacks on ports
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
Bear kills woman in Japan, 2 more fatal attacks suspected
Japan confirmed the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year.
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, killing at least 3 hikers, police say
Three hikers in an off-limits area died in an eruption of Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano, police said.
U.S. strikes 2 Iranian ports as American warships come under fire
Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on Thursday, and the U.S. struck on two Iranian ports abutting the strait, putting into question an increasingly fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Surprising "Survivor" tribal council ceremony
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals details of the latest "Survivor 50" episode and elimination ceremony, which had another surprise for the castaways.
Exclusive preview of "I Will Find You"
"CBS Mornings" has an exclusive preview of the new Netflix series "I Will Find You," which is based on Harlan Coben's 2023 novel. Coben, who is also an executive producer on the series, talks about what inspired the story and how closely he worked on the Netflix adaptation.
Documentary explores maternal healthcare
Christy Turlington Burns, the founder and president of the nonprofit "Every Mother Counts," speaks about her new documentary, which explores the state of maternal healthcare following the end of Roe v. Wade. She discusses the different risks for women and why this is personal for her.
How Ted Turner transformed media
Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, was a global media titan. Amol Sharma, a financial editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more insight.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
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Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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Pentagon begins release of UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
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Mother of missing woman in Bahamas speaks out
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News finds security gaps at Hilton Hotel
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
DOJ yet to authenticate possible Epstein note
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Correspondents' dinner shooting analysis
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
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Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
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Trump reacts to hantavirus outbreak
Global officials continue to monitor potential cases of hantavirus after a deadly outbreak onboard a cruise ship. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Major escalation in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran traded attacks in the strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration insists the ceasefire remains. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports, and retired U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Ray Gerber joins with more insight.
Protests against redistricting in some states
At the Tennessee capitol in Nashville, protesters demonstrated on Thursday against legislation that would break up the state's only Democratic seat. The new map would give Republicans a better chance at winning every congressional seat in November. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Tracking hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.
Impact of rising gas prices across U.S.
The average price of gas in the U.S. is now up to $4.55 per gallon, an increase of more than 50% since the war with Iran began. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how the spike is impacting consumer spending.