Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez on their progressive push in deep-red states
One a longtime figure and the other a rising star in Democratic politics, they're trying to make waves in unlikely places
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Trump Helsinki comments backlash
President Trump backtracked this week on the statements he made a press conference in Helsinki, where he appeared to accept Russian President Putin's claims that his country did not meddle in the 2016 U.S. election. The comments were criticized on both sides of the aisle, but White House press secretary Sarah Sanders announced Thursday that Putin has been invited to Washington in the fall. Politico reporter and "Politico Playbook" co-author Daniel Lippman joins CBSN to discuss.
Dickerson on power of presidential diplomacy
"CBS This Morning" co-host John Dickerson shares his thoughts on the big stories of the week in our series, Reporter's Notebook. In this installment, he looks back at the power of presidential foreign diplomacy, past and present.
Most Americans disapprove of Trump on summit
A new CBS News poll finds only 32 percent of Americans approve of the way President Trump handled his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. But it's a different story along party lines. Sixty-eight percent of Republicans approve of what Mr. Trump did compared to only 8 percent of Democrats. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News' director of elections and surveys, takes CBSN through his findings.
Comey urges voters to support Democrats in fall
Comey, who once considered himself a Republican, says Americans who "believe in this country's values", must vote Democrat
Trump backtracks on summit statements
President Trump backtracked Tuesday on statements he made disputing the U.S. intelligence community's assessment that Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential election. The Hill's Julia Manchester joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest.
Lawmakers slam Helsinki press conference
Both Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill are slamming President Trump's Helsinki press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reaffirmed the U.S.' alliance with Europe. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss.
Lawmakers respond to Trump-Putin summit
President Trump is facing criticism over remarks he made following his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Lawmakers are criticizing Mr. Trump over his comments that he believes Putin -- who said Russia did not interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election despite assessments by U.S. intelligence agencies that says otherwise. Molly Hooper, CBSN political contributor and Capitol Hill reporter for The Hill, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest.
Cynthia Nixon talks running for governor
Former "Sex and the City" star and current candidate for New York governor Cynthia Nixon recently sat down for an interview with Bustle's senior political reporter Erin Delmore to discuss her take on the current state of affairs in the United States. Delmore joined us to share what she took away from the interview with Nixon, including Nixon's concern about the future of Roe vs. Wade and marriage equality under President Trump's leadership; the direction the Democratic Party is heading; and what her celebrity status means for her race against Gov. Andrew Cuomo in September's primary.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stumps for Democrats in the Midwest
The Democratic rising star is stumping for two young, progressive Democrats hoping to win primaries in Kansas and Michigan
Republicans criticize Trump
Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in criticizing President Trump's refusal to say that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke to CBSN about what legislative actions members of Congress are considering.
Trump facing criticism over Putin meeting
President Trump's acceptance of Vladimir Putin's denials of Russian meddling in the election did not sit will with many in his own party. Some of the sharpest rebukes came from retiring Republicans. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan explains.
Possible outcomes of the Trump-Putin summit
Former U.S. ambassador to Russia William Burns and "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS senior foreign affairs correspondent, Margaret Brennan, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the possible outcomes of the meeting between President Trump and President Putin. When asked about their contrasting styles, Burns says Putin has an advantage on Trump when it comes to experience, especially in a one on one meeting.
Sources: Trump fist-bumped Turkish president
Eurasia Group president and CBS News senior global affairs contributor Ian Bremmer joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss new reporting about what happened behind the scenes at last week’s NATO summit. NATO leaders declared an emergency session to address Mr. Trump’s hammering of America's allies over their defense spending. Sources tell Bremmer Mr. Trump, growing frustrated with their lack of commitment to up their spending, turned to Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan and said "you do things the right way" and fist-bumped him.
Trump: DNC "should be ashamed" of hack
President Trump said in an interview over the weekend with Jeff Glor, he may ask Vladimir Putin to extradite the Russians indicted for hacking DNC servers during the 2016 election, but seemed to shift blame for the crime onto Democrats themselves. Glor joins "CBS This Morning" with more from his interview with the president.
Trump and Putin address media ahead of summit
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the media ahead of their meeting Monday. Trump congratulated Putin on a "successful World Cup" and said, "getting along with Russia is a good thing, not a bad thing." See their full remarks, along with analysis from Elizabeth Palmer and Major Garrett.
Does Trump-Putin meeting end an Obama legacy?
Ahead of President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s highly anticipated meeting in Helsinki, Finland “Face the Nation” moderator and CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the significance of the meeting, how Mr. Trump might fare during a negotiation with the Russian president and why the summit signals the end of yet another Obama legacy.
Trump arrives for Putin meeting
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are on their way to Finland’s presidential palace where the president will meet with Vladimir Putin. Mr. Trump has been urged to confront the Russian president on several topics, including friday's U.S. indictment of 12 Russian military intelligence officers accused of hacking the computers of Democratic party officials during the last presidential election. While the president is trying to diminish the significance of the meeting, it is drawing huge interest from around the world. Norah O'Donnell reports from Helsinki, Finland.
Rep. Crowley on losing to Ocasio-Cortez
Rep. Joe Crowley, D-New York, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss his loss to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in his congressional primary, and what it says about where the Democratic Party is going.
Crowley says stunning loss to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez "is on me"
"I had wonderful volunteers, hundreds of them and a great campaign effort and sometimes you just come up short," Crowley told "Face the Nation"
Democrats and legal marijuana
The New York Health Dept. released a report Friday supporting the legalization of recreational marijuana. It comes as Gov. Andrew Cuomo appears to be shifting his stance and supporting those efforts. As Politico reports, incumbent Democrats are cautiously supporting marijuana issues on ballots across the nation. James Higdon, a journalist who wrote the story for Politico Magazine, joins CBSN to discuss why.
DNC reactions to latest indictments
The Department of Justice announced Friday that it was indicting twelve Russian intelligence agents for hacking multiple Democratic Party targets in 2016. Xochitl Hinojosa, communications director for the Democratic National Committee, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez deploys campaign staff to help another liberal Democrat
CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports the new liberal political star is sending some manpower to help a first-time Senate candidate unseat a Democratic incumbent
Commentary: Why #Union should be just the beginning
Labor unions' recent social media push is a good start, but after Supreme Court ruling on Janus, they need to go all in
Kavanaugh at the Capitol
Judge Brett Kavanaugh started making the rounds in Washington Tuesday, meeting with senators who will decide whether he gets to join the Supreme Court. Some Democrats are already vowing to try and block his nomination. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
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Weather woes impact July 4th celebrations as National Mall briefly evacuated
Americans are celebrating 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather is putting a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.
Heat and severe storms damper July 4th celebrations, leave thousands without power
While millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures, thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, ruptured power lines and made transportation treacherous.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband suspected in California hit-and-run
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California
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Mourners chant for revenge as dayslong funeral of Iran's slain leader begins
The flag-draped casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was put on display in Tehran with millions expected to attend his dayslong funeral.
Pope Leo spends July 4th at migrant cemetery in Italy, meets with U.S. ambassador
After the pope's visit to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, the U.S. Embassy said the ambassador to the Holy See gave Leo a commemorative baseball, an apple pie and a U.S. World Cup jersey.
Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Miki Sudo is women's champion
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? To mark the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
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Pope Leo spends July 4th at migrant cemetery in Italy, meets with U.S. ambassador
After the pope's visit to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, the U.S. Embassy said the ambassador to the Holy See gave Leo a commemorative baseball, an apple pie and a U.S. World Cup jersey.
Heat and severe storms damper July 4th celebrations, leave thousands without power
While millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures, thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, ruptured power lines and made transportation treacherous.
DNA technology leads to identification of Revolutionary War soldier
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.
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Weather woes impact July 4th celebrations as National Mall briefly evacuated
Americans are celebrating 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather is putting a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.
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More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
Here's who won — and lost — under Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
U.S. says it's monitoring oil markets for price-fixing, urges states to do same
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.
What's open and closed on July 3 and July 4? See which stores are operating.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
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6 presidential speeches that shaped American history
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
Trump warns of "communist menace" in speech at Mount Rushmore
The president kicked off America's 250th anniversary celebrations with a speech at Mount Rushmore where he warned of a resurgence in communism.
Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car"
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Trump gifted lavish ring from Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
Inside the security operations for July Fourth celebrations in D.C.
The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation.
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1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Medicare to help pay for some GLP-1 drugs
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
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Pope Leo spends July 4th at migrant cemetery in Italy, meets with U.S. ambassador
After the pope's visit to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, the U.S. Embassy said the ambassador to the Holy See gave Leo a commemorative baseball, an apple pie and a U.S. World Cup jersey.
Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert
The fourth-century residential city in the western desert is one of two major archaeological finds announced by Egypt on Saturday.
Prince Harry to travel solo to London amid security flap
Meghan and his children may eventually join him on the rest of the trip outside London, the source said.
Trump gifted lavish ring from Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
Prince William appears on "New Heights" podcast ahead of Swift-Kelce wedding
Prince William will appear on the podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce just hours before Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's anticipated wedding.
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Punch Brothers' "Song of the Water Kelpie (unsung)"
Bluegrass band Punch Brothers was formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006. Their upcoming all-instrumental album, "The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers," will be released on July 24. Here's Punch Brothers performing "Song of the Water Kelpie (unsung)."
Taylor and Travis say yes at MSG
The vows have been exchanged, the party is over, and slowly, details are emerging about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. Lilia Luciano reports.
Are drones the new fireworks?
While many in the U.S. light fireworks on the Fourth of July, some towns are turning to drones as a cleaner, quieter alternative. Mark Strassmann gets a preview in Texas.
Punch Brothers play "This Land Is Your Land"
Bluegrass band Punch Brothers was formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006. In celebration of the Fourth of July, here's Punch Brothers performing their cover of Woody Guthrie's classic song, "This Land Is Your Land."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday. Comedian Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, a representative for Swift confirmed. Jo Ling Kent has more details.
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Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
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The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband suspected in Napa County hit-and-run
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California.
Trump announces 6 new pardons
The four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore collectively issued over 1,100 pardons. President Trump, who is visiting there tonight, has outdone them all and is now adding more. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump considering pardons and clemency
President Trump is considering pardons for a group of people convicted of emissions and clean-air-related violations and has discussed potential clemency for Sean "Diddy" Combs, according to sources familiar with his plans. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Trump weighing Diddy clemency, sources say
President Trump is considering pardons for a slew of individuals, including potential clemency for disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and some offenders with pollution-related convictions, sources say. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Olympian charged over alleged D.C. vandalism
U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
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Punch Brothers' "Song of the Water Kelpie (unsung)"
Bluegrass band Punch Brothers was formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006. Their upcoming all-instrumental album, "The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers," will be released on July 24. Here's Punch Brothers performing "Song of the Water Kelpie (unsung)."
Relay for America runs flag across U.S.
Relay for America ran the American flag from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., this week to commemorate America's 250th birthday. They did it nonstop for 20 days and nights for more than 3,000 miles on a mission of unity heading to the Fourth of July. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Taylor and Travis say yes at MSG
The vows have been exchanged, the party is over, and slowly, details are emerging about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. Lilia Luciano reports.
Are drones the new fireworks?
While many in the U.S. light fireworks on the Fourth of July, some towns are turning to drones as a cleaner, quieter alternative. Mark Strassmann gets a preview in Texas.
Trump casts political opponents as communists
On Saturday, President Trump is slated to speak on the National Mall, but on Friday, he gave a speech at Mount Rushmore that jumped from praise for America to a warning about what he called a threat to its future. Nikole Killion reports.