Hearing on DOGE access to treasury records
A federal judge in New York is hearing arguments Friday on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to treasury department records. Attorney and CBS News political reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
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Vance meets with Zelenskyy
Vice President JD Vance is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday after Vance demanded that the NATO alliance step up defense spending. CBS News' Anna Noryskiewicz and Nikole Killion have the latest.
Vance, Hegseth talk Ukraine in Europe
Both Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are in Europe amid President Trump's announcement of potential U.S. negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz, BBC News Europe correspondent Will Vernon and BBC News Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse have more.
Inside temporary restoration of USAID funding
Funding has been restored for the moment at USAID after a judge temporarily paused President Trump's plan to freeze all foreign aid. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Details on resignations around Adams case
Days after she was ordered by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Danielle Sassoon, the acting attorney for the Southern District of New York, has resigned. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Rebecca Roiphe have more.
Details on DOJ resignations around Adams case
Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, has resigned after the Justice Department told her to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
McConnell only Republican to oppose RFK Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was officially confirmed as secretary of Health and Human Services Thursday with Sen. Mitch McConnell being the only Republican to vote against his confirmation. Meanwhile, former WWE CEO Linda McMahon took questions from the Senate Thursday in her bid to lead the Department of Education. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Judge orders Trump to temporarily restore aid
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate funding for foreign aid contracts. All programs under USAID had been put on a 90-day pause so they could be reviewed and while that funding freeze has been reversed, so far it's only temporary. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Ukraine: Russian drone hit Chernobyl shelter
The radiation containment shelter at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant was struck Thursday night by a Russian drone, according to Ukraine. The U.N.'s energy watchdog says radiation levels have remained normal since the incident and the Kremlin denies it was behind the attack. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance is set to meet with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Inside El Salvador's prison system
Last week, El Salvador's president said his country would incarcerate deportees from the United States. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano traveled to El Salvador to see the conditions inside a prison housing some of the country's most dangerous criminals.
Details on suspected car attack in Munich
Police in Munich, Germany, have arrested a suspect accused of driving into a union demonstration and injuring dozens of people. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more on that and the ongoing response to President Trump's announcement of peace talks to end the war in Ukraine.
Purge of government employees underway
CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the ongoing dismissals of FBI agents and other federal workers, as well as Attorney General Pam Bondi's Wednesday announcement of a federal lawsuit against New York state.
Inside the perjury allegation against Patel
The Senate Judiciary Committee is meeting over the nomination of Kash Patel as the next FBI director, but his nomination has hit some speed bumps including an allegation that Patel perjured himself during his confirmation process. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Former ambassador to Ukraine on peace talks
William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joined CBS News to discuss President Trump's announcement that his national security team will begin immediate negotiations with the Kremlin to bring the war in Ukraine to an end.
Trump hosting India prime minister
President Trump is hosting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House Thursday with trade and tariffs expected to be high on the agenda. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
NATO reacts to Trump peace talk announcement
NATO allies are warning that Ukraine and Europe must not be left out of any peace talks after President Trump's announcement that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
RFK Jr. on track for confirmation
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears to have cinched the votes he needs to be confirmed as secretary of Health and Human Services. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Trump could meet Putin in Saudi Arabia
President Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiating the end of the war in Ukraine and says the two could meet face-to-face soon in Saudi Arabia. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more on that and a judge's allowance of the president's buyout offers for federal workers.
Trump: Fogel release could help end Ukraine war
President Trump has indicated that Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on that.
Marc Fogel freed from Russia: What to know
American teacher Marc Fogel, who had been held in Russia since 2021, is back on U.S. soil after his release from captivity. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Durbin accuses Patel of ordering FBI firings
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Dick Durbin, says he has highly credible information that Kash Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, something Patel denied in his confirmation hearing. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Fogel reflects on time in Russian prison
Marc Fogel, an American school teacher who was detained in Russia for more than three years, was welcomed at the White House Wednesday night where he said he's still processing his time in captivity. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more on that and the president's executive order empowering Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to cut the federal workforce.
Bannon guilty plea in border wall fraud case
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has pleaded guilty to fraud in the so-called "We Build the Wall" scheme. Attorney and CBS News political reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Fed Chair Powell testifying before Congress
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is testifying in front of lawmakers Tuesday where he's expected to face questions ranging from rate policies to the department's independence from President Trump. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin has more.
Gabbard confirmation as DNI likely coming soon
Tulsi Gabbard, one of President Trump's more controversial Cabinet picks, could be confirmed as director of national intelligence as soon as Tuesday night. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Watch Live: Trump says he wants to move to 2nd phase of Gaza peace plan "as quickly as we can"
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the Gaza peace plan.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Second pilot involved in New Jersey helicopter crash dies, police say
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
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Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan.
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OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
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Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Watch Live: Trump says he wants to move to 2nd phase of Gaza peace plan "as quickly as we can"
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the Gaza peace plan.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
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Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
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Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Watch Live: Trump says he wants to move to 2nd phase of Gaza peace plan "as quickly as we can"
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the Gaza peace plan.
Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash
British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a highway crash in Nigeria that reportedly killed two other people.
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What went through Bondi Beach hero's mind as he tackled a gunman?
Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed tells CBS News in an exclusive interview why he sprang into action, risking his own life to save people he'd never met.
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Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Elizabeth Palmer looks back on her life.
MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
2025: The year's top books
"Sunday Morning" checks out the bestselling fiction and non-fiction of the past year.
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OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. 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.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
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Bondi Beach hero speaks out on deadly attack
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled a gunman on Australia's Bondi Beach during a violent ambush targeting a Jewish community gathering on the first day of Hanukkah, is speaking out as he heals from his injuries. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
DOJ on man accused of planting D.C. bombs
The Department of Justice says Brian Cole, who was arrested in Virginia and charged with transplanting and planting two IEDs at the DNC and RNC in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the U.S. Capitol riots, walked agents through his alleged plot. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
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Extended: Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Ahmed al Ahmed described the moment he tackled one of the gunmen who opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, saving countless lives. He talked about his injuries, why he did it, why he would do it again, and what message he has for people after his heroic actions.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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Latest details on Minnesota fraud cases
The FBI is ramping up its fraud investigation in Minnesota. Federal prosecutors said earlier this month the total fraud in Minnesota's Medicaid programs could be as much as $9 billion, but Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials have disputed that figure. CBS news Minnesota reporter Jonah Kaplan has more.
Missing Texas teen believed to be in danger
Texas officials believe 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who was last seen leaving her home on Christmas Eve, is in imminent danger. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more.
Second pilot dies after helicopter collision
Both pilots have died after two helicopters crashed into each other in midair Sunday in southern New Jersey. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland reports.
Trump has another call with Putin
The White House said Monday that President Trump had another call with Russia's Vladimir Putin following his Sunday meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.
Trump calls for disarmament of Hamas
President Trump on Monday called for the disarmament of Hamas ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.