Trump talks possible Israeli strike on Iran
President Trump spoke Thursday about the possible operation sources say Israel is poised to launch on Iran. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
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Trump likely won't appear in impeachment hearing
In the impeachment inquiry, sources tell CBS News that President Trump is likely to reject the Democrats' offer to appear when the House Judiciary Committee starts hearings next week. The pursuits of the president's personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, in Ukraine – and how much of it occurred with the president's knowledge – are central to the inquiry. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump takes questions at bill signing
President Trump took questions on a few different subjects during a bill signing at the White House on Thursday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Trump pushes back against impeachment inquiry
President Trump has pushed back against House Democrats in an interview on "Fox & Friends," maintaining his position that he did nothing wrong concerning Ukraine. This comes after Democrats and Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee made their closing arguments at the end of the second week of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle joined CBSN to recap the week's hearings.
Day 5, Part 2: Nunes' opening statement
California Congressman Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, called the impeachment hearings "bizarre" and said Democrats have struggled to find a footing in the hearings. Watch his opening statement Thursday in the fifth day of public impeachment hearings.
Impact of Sondland's testimony
President Trump's hand-picked ambassador to the European Union sent shock waves across the capitol with bombshell testimony in the impeachment inquiry. So is he the star witness Democrats hoped for? "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan and Major Garrett join the "CBS Evening News" with analysis.
Day 4, Part 6: Sondland's questioning continues
Democrats and Republicans had additional time to question U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland on Wednesday. Watch this portion of the testimony.
What to expect from the 5th Dem debate
Democrats running for president will face off for the fifth time Wednesday night. Ten of the president's potential rivals for 2020 made the cut. Recent polling shows four of them nearly tied at the top, with Mayor Pete Buttigieg the latest candidate to surge. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Key witness to testify in public hearings
Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the European Union and the highly anticipated impeachment witness, will testify in Congress Wednesday. His name has come up multiple times as part of testimony on alleged efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate the Bidens. He'll likely be asked about direct conversations he's had with President Trump. Nancy Cordes reports.
How impeachment impacts 2020
Between Tuesday's hearings, Senate leaders from both parties provided a preview on how an impeachment trial could play out in the coming months. Molly Hooper, a CBSN political contributor and Capitol Hill reporter, Lynda Tran, a CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist, and Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News contributor and Republican strategist, spoke to CBSN's "Red and Blue" about how some candidates could be stuck in Washington at a crucial point in the campaign.
Day 3, Part 15: Final round for Volker, Morrison
Committee members continued their five-minute rounds of questioning, which they could yield to colleagues. They posed questions to Kurt Volker, the former special envoy to Ukraine, and Tim Morrison, the outgoing senior director of European and Russian affairs at the National Security Council and a deputy assistant to the president.
Jordan: Ukraine aid delay in the "best interest" of U.S.
Ohio Republican Representative Jim Jordan says there was "never this quid pro quo" that Democrats continue to push as grounds for the impeachment inquiry.
Pelosi confident Democrats will keep House control in 2020
Pelosi says despite a contentious impeachment probe of the president, Democrats will surge in the 2020 election cycle
Report: Stephen Miller promoted white nationalist ideas
White House senior policy adviser Stephen Miller is facing mounting calls from Democrats to resign. It comes after the Southern Poverty Law Center published emails between Miller and Breitbart, in which he appears to promote white nationalist ideas ahead of the 2016 election. Michael Edison Hayden, who wrote the report, joined CBSN to discuss the findings.
Democrats make their case for impeachment
House Democrats tried to bolster their impeachment case against President Trump Friday during the testimony of former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch. Lawmakers said the president attempted to bribe Ukraine's leader to investigate his possible 2020 opponent Joe Biden. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman, CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper, and professor at Loyola Law School Jessica Levinson joined CBSN to discuss the legal case Democrats must make to remove the president from office.
Day 2, Part 2: Nunes' opening statement
During the second day of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry, California Congressman Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, criticized Democrats for weeks of closed-door depositions and called testimony in the public hearings "hearsay." Watch his opening statement.
Where does Deval Patrick fit into 2020 race?
Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is officially entering the Democratic presidential race. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and conservative columnist Michael Graham speak to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the impact Patrick could have on the race.
Republicans, Democrats clash on impeachment
Republicans and Democrats remain entrenched in their respective arguments over impeachment after the first day of public hearings. Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist, and Antjuan Seawright, a CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist, joined CBSN to discuss.
Political reaction to impeachment hearings
Both Republicans and Democrats are claiming victory after the first public hearing in the impeachment inquiry Wednesday. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about their observations from the hearing.
Day 1, Part 9: Final rounds of questioning
Democrats and Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee took turns lobbing questions at the first two witnesses in the impeachment hearings: William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, and George Kent, the deputy assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs. Republicans continued to blast the process, while Democrats pressed for answers about the conduct of President Trump, Rudy Giuliani and their allies.
Impeachment inquiry: Dems and GOP strategies
The first public hearing in the House impeachment inquiry against President Trump begins Wednesday. Mr. Trump is accused of withholding military aid to Ukraine in exchange for Ukraine investigating Democrats. "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to put the impeachment inquiry into context.
W.H. plans to respond in impeachment hearing
Former White House senior adviser Steve Bannon tells CBS News he's concerned that the president isn't getting enough support to hold back the opposition in the impeachment inquiry led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Major Garrett joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss whether the president is taking Bannon's advice and how the administration plans to respond.
House condemns Trump's Syria withdrawal
President Trump faced condemnation from both Democrats and Republicans for essentially greenlighting a Turkish assault on a key U.S. ally in the fight against terror. More than two thirds of Republicans joined Democrats in a House vote to oppose the president's action. Paula Reid reports.
Top diplomat in Ukraine testifies
America's senior diplomat in Ukraine is testifying, laying out what Democrats are calling "damning" allegations against the president. Bill Taylor described a secret campaign to pressure Ukraine, using U.S. aid as bait. Nancy Cordes reports.
Top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine testifies
Detailed, damning and disturbing — that's how House Democrats described the almost 10-hours of testimony given by Bill Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, as part of the impeachment inquiry. Taylor laid out in detail his account of how President Trump held up military aid for Ukraine, pushing President Zelensky to investigate Democrats and a company linked to the son of former Vice President Joe Biden. Nancy Cordes reports.
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U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered brain trauma, burns, shrapnel wounds
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
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Trump vows to end war "soon" as Iran hits ships and threatens banks
Trump says he'll end the war soon, when he wants to, as Iran hits 3 ships near the Strait of Hormuz and warns U.S.-linked banks will be next.
Epstein's longtime accountant tells Congress he didn't know about abuse
Richard Kahn was one of Epstein's closest associates in his final years, managing his finances and investments.
Trump told FIFA Iran is welcome to play in World Cup in U.S., officials say
President Trump told FIFA representatives Tuesday that Iran is welcome to play in the World Cup tournament in the United States, officials told CBS News.
3 brothers arrested in connection with U.S. embassy explosion in Norway
The men were Norwegian citizens of Iraqi origin who were not previously known to police, police prosecutor Christian Hatlo said.
Global Entry program restored as DHS shutdown continues
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
Howard Schultz leaves Seattle as local lawmakers mull millionaire tax
Howard Schultz said he and his wife will move to Florida as Washington weighs a roughly 10% annual tax on earnings over $1 million.
What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
Latino Texans fueled Democratic primary turnout. What does it mean for midterms?
Latino voters helped propel record turnout in last week's Texas Democratic primary, a trend Democrats are watching closely as they try to reclaim ground with the group and pull off an upset win in the red-leaning state's Senate contest.
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What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
Howard Schultz leaves Seattle as local lawmakers mull millionaire tax
Howard Schultz said he and his wife will move to Florida as Washington weighs a roughly 10% annual tax on earnings over $1 million.
IEA to release 400 million barrels of oil in move to lower energy prices
The emergency oil release — the largest in the multinational organization's history — could help ease oil prices in the short term, according to analysts.
Global Entry program restored as DHS shutdown continues
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
First grizzly of 2026 spotted at Yellowstone, feeding on bison carcass
An image of the sighting showed the massive bear standing over the carcass near Yellowstone Lake.
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What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
Howard Schultz leaves Seattle as local lawmakers mull millionaire tax
Howard Schultz said he and his wife will move to Florida as Washington weighs a roughly 10% annual tax on earnings over $1 million.
IEA to release 400 million barrels of oil in move to lower energy prices
The emergency oil release — the largest in the multinational organization's history — could help ease oil prices in the short term, according to analysts.
Inflation held steady in February before Iran war drove up gas prices
The inflation data captures the period before the Iran war broke out. Since then, oil prices have surged, driving inflation fears.
Can the president bring down gas prices? 5 options available to Trump.
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.
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U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered brain trauma, burns, shrapnel wounds
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Global Entry program restored as DHS shutdown continues
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
Trump told FIFA Iran is welcome to play in World Cup in U.S., officials say
President Trump told FIFA representatives Tuesday that Iran is welcome to play in the World Cup tournament in the United States, officials told CBS News.
Latino Texans fueled Democratic primary turnout. What does it mean for midterms?
Latino voters helped propel record turnout in last week's Texas Democratic primary, a trend Democrats are watching closely as they try to reclaim ground with the group and pull off an upset win in the red-leaning state's Senate contest.
Epstein's longtime accountant tells Congress he didn't know about abuse
Richard Kahn was one of Epstein's closest associates in his final years, managing his finances and investments.
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"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization hurdles
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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3 brothers arrested in connection with U.S. embassy explosion in Norway
The men were Norwegian citizens of Iraqi origin who were not previously known to police, police prosecutor Christian Hatlo said.
550-pound WWII bomb defused after thousands evacuated
The discovery caused officials to evacuate 18,000 people on Wednesday, the largest such operation ever in the city, emergency services said.
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U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered brain trauma, burns, shrapnel wounds
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
IEA to release 400 million barrels of oil in move to lower energy prices
The emergency oil release — the largest in the multinational organization's history — could help ease oil prices in the short term, according to analysts.
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Trump vows to end war "soon" as Iran hits ships and threatens banks
President Trump says he'll end the war soon, when he wants to, as Iran hits three ships near the Strait of Hormuz and warns U.S.-linked banks will be next.
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"Sinners" cinematographer on crafting scenes
Oscar-nominated "Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw watches scenes from the film with Anthony Mason and breaks down how some of its most memorable moments were created. She also shares how her collaboration with director Ryan Coogler helped define the film's look.
Flavor Flav celebrates women athletes
Pop culture icon Flava Flav stopped by "CBS Mornings" to discuss his plans to celebrate women Olympic and Paralympic medalists from the 2026 Winter Games.
Kurt Russell talks drama series "The Madison"
Kurt Russell, who stars in "The Madison," spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the series, explaining the script "was so familiar" and that he related to it. Russell praised creator Taylor Sheridan, who was also behind the popular series "Yellowstone," and discussed what it was like to work with Michelle Pfeiffer again decades later.
Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best actor nominees
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
Dorrance on preserving tap dancing history
American tap dancer Michelle Dorrance talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about Brenda Bufalino's impact and preserving the 88-year-old's artistry for future generations in a project at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
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What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
How Hollywood is grappling with AI
AI-generated artist Tilly Norwood and the company behind her released a new music video speaking directly to her critics. As AI evolves, Hollywood faces questions over legal protections, copyright infringement and human labor. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Details on Pentagon removal of Claude
CBS News exclusively obtained a Pentagon memo from earlier this month that went out to several senior defense leaders and commanders. It ordered the removal of Anthropic's AI technology from key national systems. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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New details about ISIS-inspired attack
New video has emerged of fuses being bought at a Pennsylvania fireworks store by one of the suspects accused of throwing explosive devices outside the New York City mayoral residence. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more.
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Video appears to show bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
No harmful substances in NYC suspicious package
New York City police have given the all clear after concluding a suspicious package found near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, was harmless.
Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto
Shots were fired outside of the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, early Tuesday morning, police said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspicious package near NYC mayor's residence
There is a heavy police presence near New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as officials investigate a suspicious package found in the area. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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U.S. gas prices rise for 11th straight day
The war with Iran continues to impact energy prices globally with Americans seeing another rise on prices at the pump. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for Gas Buddy, joins CBS News to discuss.
CPI climbs 0.3% in February, as expected
The new Consumer Price Index released Wednesday shows inflation ticked up in February, but was in line with what experts expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
"Sinners" cinematographer on crafting scenes
Oscar-nominated "Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw watches scenes from the film with Anthony Mason and breaks down how some of its most memorable moments were created. She also shares how her collaboration with director Ryan Coogler helped define the film's look.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, spewing ash
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted for the 43rd time since December 2024, sending glassy volcanic fragments, ash and lava into the air. Videos from the U.S. Geological Survey captured the powerful eruption.
Richard Kahn's opening statements
Richard Kahn, who was Jeffrey Epstein's accountant, testified Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee over his relationship to the convicted sex offender. CBS News' Elaine Quijano has more on his opening statement.