11/17: Red and Blue
Pelosi steps down as House Democrat leader; What to expect from potential 2024 contenders
Democrats
1/24: Red and Blue
Documents marked classified found at the Indiana home of former Vice President Mike Pence; Senate holds hearing on Ticketmaster's Taylor Swift ticket debacle.
1/9: Red and Blue
McCarthy faces first test as House speaker; GOP voters split on goals for new House majority.
1/25: Red and Blue
How Capitol Hill is handling the classified documents investigations; Rep. Ruben Gallego enters 2024 race for Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's seat.
1/10: Red and Blue
Attorney General Merrick Garland assigns an attorney to review classified documents found in President Biden's former office; Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in prison.
11/28: Red and Blue
Democrats address priorities in lame-duck Congress; Georgia Senate runoff enters final stretch
12/5: Red and Blue
Georgia runoff to decide high-stakes Senate race; Trump calls for "termination" of parts of Constitution.
1/17: Red and Blue
How the White House is reacting to the ongoing Biden documents probe; Who is garnering GOP favor for potential 2024 presidential runs?
Russia launches hypersonic missiles at Ukraine
"Russia launched more than 80 missiles across Ukraine on Thursday in a barrage of strikes that targeted 10 regions. The assault included powerful hypersonic missiles. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Ukraine.
Biden unveils $7 trillion proposed budget
President Biden on Thursday unveiled his $7 trillion federal budget proposal, which includes higher taxes on corporations and individuals making more than $400,000 per year.
Biden visits Selma amid 2024 speculation
President Biden visited Selma, Alabama, to commemorate "Bloody Sunday" as a formal 2024 campaign announcement is expected in the near future. Former President Trump meanwhile is headlining the annual CPAC gathering in Maryland. Willie James Inman reports.
What could end the dysfunction in Congress?
The now-defunct House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress spent the last four years trying to address the dysfunction in Congress. Washington Post columnist Amanda Ripley joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss her piece on the committee's efforts.
Biden delivers 2nd State of the Union address
In his second State of the Union address, President Biden touted the country's economic gains and called on Republicans to help raise the debt ceiling, reform immigration and ban assault-style weapons. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders responded with a combative speech, criticizing Democrats and calling Mr. Biden "unfit to serve." LeBron James broke the NBA's all-time scoring record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for 39 years. And “La La Land,” the hit Hollywood musical, is heading to Broadway.
Biden faces divided Congress in State of the Union
President Biden will deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday night and is expected to tout the nation's economic progress and call for more bipartisan solutions to the nation's problems. Weijia Jiang has a preview.
Parties clash on debt limit ahead of address
Prominent Democrats and Republicans on both sides of the aisle are clashing on how to raise the debt ceiling. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice discusses how politicians and the public view the debt ceiling.
Fence set up around Capitol for Biden address
President Biden will deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday night at the U.S. Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discussed the temporary security measures for the event, guests invited by members of Congress and new comments from embattled Republican Congressman George Santos of New York.
House Democrat backs Biden's balloon response
Congressman Jake Auchincloss, a Democrat from Massachusetts, joined CBS News to discuss the fallout from President Biden's response to the downed suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, the debt ceiling debate and Mr. Biden's upcoming State of the Union address.
DNC considers changes to primary calendar
Democrats will vote on their 2024 primary calendar Saturday. President Biden is pushing his party to make South Carolina the first state to vote due to its diverse electorate, at the expense of New Hampshire's traditional first-in-the-nation primary. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Philadelphia, where Democrats will meet this weekend.
Republicans oust Ilhan Omar from House committee
House Republicans voted Thursday to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her past comments that many viewed as antisemitic. Critics say the move was about revenge. Nikole Killion reports.
2024 political landscape begins to take shape
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who was U.N. ambassador in the Trump administration, is expected to announce her bid for the White House on Feb. 15 as the Republican presidential primary field begins to take shape. CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez, a Republican strategist, and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist, discussed the forming political landscape and the potential changes to the Democratic presidential primary schedule.
Yellen: Defaulting on debt would be "catastrophe"
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Axios a default would cause a financial crisis while President Biden and speaker of the house Rep. Kevin McCarthy are set to discuss raising the debt ceiling on Wednesday. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice has more on where Republicans and Democrats stand.
Documents marked classified found at Pence's home
About a dozen documents with classified markings were discovered at the Indiana home of former Vice President Mike Pence last week and turned over to the FBI. The discovery comes amid heavy scrutiny over the handling of classified material by President Biden and former President Donald Trump. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Khanna says centrist Democrat could challenge Biden in 2024
Ro Khanna of California, a leading progressive Democrat, said Monday that centrist Democrats could pose the biggest political threat to President Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential primary race, one day after Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia did not rule out a possible White House bid.
The politics of the latest discovery of Biden documents
CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Robert Costa discuss the latest on the discovery of documents marked classified at President Biden's home, and what it means for the White House and Democrats.
11/8: Red and Blue
Latest from key Senate races in batleground states; Where democracy stands on Election Day 2022.
Federal agents involved in Pretti shooting placed on administrative leave, source says
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
Dozens confirmed dead as extreme cold continues to grip much of U.S.
The death toll continues to rise from a massive winter storm that left an ongoing spell of freezing weather in its wake.
Rubio: U.S. doesn't expect to take further military action in Venezuela "at any time"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before Congress about Nicolás Maduro's capture and the future of Venezuela, and also fielded questions about Iran and Greenland.
Trump warns Iran to make a nuclear deal, threatening new U.S. attack
Suggesting Iran could suffer the same fate as Venezuela, Trump warns Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, or face "major destruction."
Would-be assassin of Iranian dissident set for sentencing in Manhattan
Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad Will confront a man who was involved in a murder-for-hire plot against her at his sentencing in federal court in Manhattan.
CBS Boise chief meteorologist Roland Steadham killed in plane crash
Roland Steadham and one other person were aboard a small plane that crashed into the icy Payette River on Tuesday.
Fed holds interest rates steady in first meeting of 2026
The Federal Open Market Committee kept the federal funds rate steady, following three rate cuts last year.
9 anti-ICE protesters arrested at Sen. Collins' Portland office
Police arrested nine people who were protesting against ICE at Sen. Susan Collins' Portland, Maine office.
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Fed holds interest rates steady in first meeting of 2026
The Federal Open Market Committee kept the federal funds rate steady, following three rate cuts last year.
Federal agents involved in Pretti shooting placed on administrative leave, source says
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
Dozens confirmed dead as extreme cold continues to grip much of U.S.
The death toll continues to rise from a massive winter storm that left an ongoing spell of freezing weather in its wake.
Apple's Tim Cook calls for "de-escalation" after Alex Pretti's killing
Cook is joining other CEOs in weighing in on federal immigration enforcement following Pretti's killing on Jan. 24.
What TikTok wants to know about you now that it's in U.S. hands
Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.
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Fed holds interest rates steady in first meeting of 2026
The Federal Open Market Committee kept the federal funds rate steady, following three rate cuts last year.
Are Trump's tariffs fueling a boom in trade deals for China and India?
As Trump's unpredictable tariff tactics prompt longtime U.S. trade partners to find alternatives, India and China seem happy to step in and get deals done.
Apple's Tim Cook calls for "de-escalation" after Alex Pretti's killing
Cook is joining other CEOs in weighing in on federal immigration enforcement following Pretti's killing on Jan. 24.
What TikTok wants to know about you now that it's in U.S. hands
Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.
Tax season is here — don't fall for these common scams
The FTC is warning taxpayers to keep an eye out for phishing and smishing scams aimed at stealing tax refunds and personal data.
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Federal agents involved in Pretti shooting placed on administrative leave, source says
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
9 anti-ICE protesters arrested at Sen. Collins' Portland office
Police arrested nine people who were protesting against ICE at Sen. Susan Collins' Portland, Maine office.
Former law enforcement trainer sees "unanswered questions" in Alex Pretti's shooting
A former federal law enforcement trainer says the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers raises serious concerns about their tactical decision-making and use of force.
Rubio: US doesn't expect to take further military action in Venezuela "at any time"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before Congress about Nicolás Maduro's capture and the future of Venezuela, and also fielded questions about Iran and Greenland.
DOJ says it will finish releasing Epstein files soon, but doesn't offer timeline
Top Justice Department officials said Tuesday they expect to finish reviewing and publishing files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein soon, but cannot provide a specific timeline.
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South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Academy of Pediatrics vaccine reccomendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
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Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
Colombian security forces kill 5 members of powerful cocaine cartel
President Donald Trump is set to host Gustavo Petro at the White House for talks on combatting drug trafficking from Colombia, the world's top cocaine producer.
Are Trump's tariffs fueling a boom in trade deals for China and India?
As Trump's unpredictable tariff tactics prompt longtime U.S. trade partners to find alternatives, India and China seem happy to step in and get deals done.
Australia kills wild dogs linked to death of woman, sparking backlash
Australian authorities said six wild dogs were put down after 19-year-old backpacker Piper James's body was found at a beach on the island of K'gari.
Trump warns Iran to make a nuclear deal, threatening new U.S. attack
Suggesting Iran could suffer the same fate as Venezuela, Trump warns Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, or face "major destruction."
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Peyton List on new season of "School Spirits"
Peyton List, who stars in the series "School Spirits" talks to "CBS Mornings" about the show's third season, her desire for her character to get closure and performing in off-Broadway's "Heathers The Musical."
Rosé opens up about success, self-doubt
Singer Rosé is the first K-pop star to have a song nominated in the Grammy's main categories, including record of the year and song of the year. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" about why she's still coming to terms with her success.
Natalia Lafourcade reflects on music career
Natalia Lafourcade is the most awarded woman in Latin Grammy history with 20 awards. This year, she's up for best Latin pop album at the Grammys, which would be her fifth Grammy if she wins. Lafourcade spoke to Anthony Mason about her music journey and rise to fame.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
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Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
What TikTok wants to know about you now that it's in U.S. hands
Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.
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.
Newsom launches probe into TikTok
The new American version of TikTok is under scrutiny as some users claim the app is suppressing anti-ICE or anti-Trump content. Now, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching an investigation into the complaints. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Social media addiction case begins
A jury selection began on Tuesday in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction. TikTok reached a late-night agreement Monday to settle the case. Stuart Benjamin, a professor at Duke Law School, breaks it down.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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Details on man who charged at Rep. Omar
More details are emerging about 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak, the man detained after charging at Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall meeting on Tuesday. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Colombian security forces kill 5 members of powerful cocaine cartel
President Donald Trump is set to host Gustavo Petro at the White House for talks on combatting drug trafficking from Colombia, the world's top cocaine producer.
Man to be sentenced for Iranian's murder plot
CBS News contributor Masih Alinejad is expected in court to face the man convicted of plotting to kill her. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
New details in shooting of Indiana judge
Authorities say the shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife in their home was a gang attack and a planned assassination attempt. Five people were arrested last week and charged in the shooting. Jericka Duncan reports.
Government report on Alex Pretti shooting
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection report shared with Congress does not mention Alex Pretti reaching for his firearm before he was killed, as alleged by Trump administration officials. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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No change to interest rates, Fed announces
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that interest rates would remain unchanged, holding steady in its current range of 3.5% to 3.75%. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.
Breaking down the NTSB findings on D.C. crash
Greg Feith, a former NTSB air safety investigator, joins CBS News to discuss the NTSB report that found a series of "systemic failures" led to the deadly midair collision of a plane and helicopter above Washington, D.C., in January 2025.
Coast Guard icebreaker operation in New York
The U.S. Coast Guard is clearing paths across New York City's harbor as extreme cold temperatures continue to grip the area following last weekend's winter storm. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more from New York and meteorologist Jessica Burch has a look at the forecast.
Murphy presses Rubio on Venezuela timeline
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy pressed Secretary of State Marco Rubio about a timeline for Venezuela's transition from an autocratic to a democratic regime. Rubio also testified at the Senate hearing that the only U.S. military presence in Venezuela will be the Marines providing security at the embassy.
Rubio grilled on Venezuela operation
State Secretary Marco Rubio is facing questions from members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee regarding the U.S. operation in Venezuela to capture Nicolás Maduro. CBS News' Olivia Gazis reports.