Latest on Israel-Hamas peace talks
CBS News has learned Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Egypt to participate in peace talks aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Democrats
Bondi has heated back-and-forth with Schiff
Attorney General Pam Bondi and Sen. Adam Schiff had a tense exchange during Bondi's testimony at a Senate Judiciary Panel hearing Tuesday.
Back pay for furloughed government workers
A dispute has emerged over whether furloughed government workers will be paid for time off during the government shutdown. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Nikole Killion report.
Democrats grill Bondi on Comey indictment
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi during her Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday over the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
Government shutdown drags on into Day 7
The government shutdown is in its seventh day following another Senate failure to pass a funding bill. CBS News' Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.
Lawmakers deadlocked, shutdown continues
With the government shutdown in its sixth day, the Senate is set to vote again on a short-term funding bill Monday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Details on block of Portland troop deployment
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard troops to Oregon. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Details on Illinois' Trump lawsuit
The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration over their plans to deploy the National Guard. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi has more.
White House takes questions on shutdown
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke to reporters Monday about what President Trump is doing to end the government shutdown. She also gave an update on Gaza peace talks. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Senate to vote on short-term funding bill
The Senate reconvenes Monday and is set to vote on a short-term funding bill as Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain deadlocked over the government shutdown. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Senate to reconvene over shutdown
The Senate reconvenes Monday after failing to pass legislation that would fund the government and end its current shutdown. CBS News political contributors and strategists Ashley Davis and Joel Payne join with more.
How Americans feel about the shutdown
Few Americans feel the government shutdown is worth it as Congress remains deadlocked over funding the government, a recent CBS News poll shows. Taurean Small and Anthony Salvanto join with more.
Poll: Americans blame both parties for shutdown
A new CBS News poll shows a majority of Americans disapprove of how President Trump and congressional Republicans and Democrats have handled the government shutdown. Willie James Inman reports on that and Mr. Trump's latest National Guard moves.
Controversy over Trump's use of AI videos
President Trump is causing some controversy after posting multiple AI-generated videos this week. Dylan Losey, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech, joined CBS News to discuss.
Eisenhower library head resigns over sword
The head of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Presidential Library has resigned after sources say he resisted a request from the Trump administration to give a sword from the library's collection to King Charles.
CDC facing furloughs amid government shutdown
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health are among the agencies where workers are expected to be furloughed as part of the government shutdown. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Yolanda Jacobs, health communications specialist at the CDC and a union president representing CDC workers in Atlanta.
Government shutdown's impact on WIC
The government shutdown could hit nutrition assistance programs for pregnant women and new parents like WIC. Nell Menefee-Libey, senior public policy manager at the National WIC Association, joined CBS News to discuss.
Health care for immigrants being blamed for shutdown
Republican lawmakers continue to argue that Democrats' demands for health care for immigrants are the cause of the government shutdown. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Aaron Navarro have more.
Fact-checking claims about health care
Republicans are insisting that the reason a government shutdown is occurring has to do with the Democrats' position on health care for undocumented immigrants. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez fact-checks the claims.
Results of Trump's sanctuary city crackdown
The Trump administration has mounted an aggressive campaign against sanctuary cities, but a look at the data suggests the effort is yielding few results. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Jared Ochacher report.
Shutdown continues after Senate bills fail
Senate bills from both the Republicans and the Democrats that could've reopened the government failed on Wednesday. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns, Olivia Rinaldi and Kelly O'Grady report.
Vance blames government shutdown on Democrats
Vice President JD Vance took questions at the White House press briefing, where he blamed Democratic lawmakers for the government shutdown that began at midnight. Vance insisted Democrats caused the shutdown by seeking health care funds for undocumented migrants. CBS News' Natalie Brand breaks down the vice president's remarks.
"Trump 2028" hats seen in Oval Office
President Trump has posted pictures that show "Trump 2028 hats" in the Oval Office during his meeting earlier this week with congressional leaders. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
Senate fails again to pass spending bills
Funding bills from both the Republicans and the Democrats that would've reopened the government failed in the Senate again on Wednesday. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns, Natalie Brand and Kelly O'Grady have the latest.
Congressional leaders sound off on shutdown
Democratic and Republican leaders spoke publicly on Wednesday about the government shutdown that began at midnight. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Aaron Navarro have the latest, while MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the shutdown's economic impacts.
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ICE to target Haitians as Temporary Protected Status is set to end, sources say
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
CBS News poll finds most say Iran conflict more difficult than Trump had expected
Most see conflict lasting months or years longer now; Republicans say U.S. should continue to press until it wins more concessions.
Berlin ramming attack believed to be act of Islamist extremist terror, officials say
German police have identified the suspect as 21-year-old Abdul B. and warned the public that he may be armed and dangerous.
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Oman-Iran talks advance on reopening Strait of Hormuz, sources say
Talks between Oman and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and their respective territorial waterways have made progress, two sources told CBS News.
More than 300,000 displaced in France and Spain as wildfires rage
Forests in Spain and France have been parched by successive heatwaves since May that have brought drought to many areas.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner on Senate ballot
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
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How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
Home, not alone: Helping aging seniors in rural America
Health risks associated with loneliness and social isolation are more common among the aging population of rural America. In North Dakota, the program Aging in Community aims to build connections among neighbors to help isolated rural seniors.
CBS News poll finds many changing their eating habits amid cyclospora outbreak
Nearly as many Americans are following news about the cyclospora parasite as they are the conflict with Iran.
Exclusive
ICE to target Haitians as Temporary Protected Status is set to end, sources say
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
Family's battle for justice has impacted victims' rights
The 1979 murder of 18-year-old California college freshman Catina Salarno changed the course of her family's lives—sparking a decades-long battle to keep her killer in prison.
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
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CBS News poll finds most say Iran conflict more difficult than Trump had expected
Most see conflict lasting months or years longer now; Republicans say U.S. should continue to press until it wins more concessions.
CBS News poll finds many changing their eating habits amid cyclospora outbreak
Nearly as many Americans are following news about the cyclospora parasite as they are the conflict with Iran.
Exclusive
ICE to target Haitians as Temporary Protected Status is set to end, sources say
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner on Senate ballot
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
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How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite, have been reported in 41 states. The outbreak comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff; disbanded a national advisory committee on how to prevent microbial contamination in food; winnowed down an early-warning surveillance program for specific pathogens; and further delayed a rule that would have required tracing contaminants from field to store. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who see the current compromises of food safety as "a national wake-up call."
Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control said the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four more states and sickened thousands. In the weeks following the initial reports, some consumers expressed confusion about what's safe and what's not. Ali Bauman has more details.
Grandfather with pancreatic cancer beats the odds with clinical trial
Hernando Salcedo was diagnosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer after mild symptoms. Chemotherapy made him feel worse than before his diagnosis.
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CBS News poll finds most say Iran conflict more difficult than Trump had expected
Most see conflict lasting months or years longer now; Republicans say U.S. should continue to press until it wins more concessions.
Berlin ramming attack believed to be act of Islamist extremist terror, officials say
German police have identified the suspect as 21-year-old Abdul B. and warned the public that he may be armed and dangerous.
More than 300,000 displaced in France and Spain as wildfires rage
Forests in Spain and France have been parched by successive heatwaves since May that have brought drought to many areas.
Brazil denies visa requests to U.S. officials ahead of upcoming elections
Brazil's Foreign Ministry says it denied visas to two U.S. State Department officials who sought to travel to the South American nation next week.
Suspect in Berlin LGBTQ+ parade attack has ties to Islamic "circles," police say
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
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The adventurous life of supermodel Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second." (Originally broadcast Jan. 25, 2026.)
7/26: New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
Passage: Late-night TV exec Peter Lassally
During his half-century in television, Peter Lassally (who died last Sunday at age 93) played producer and confidant to late-night hosts David Letterman, Craig Ferguson, Tom Snyder, and Johnny Carson. Mo Rocca has a remembrance of the man they called "The Host Whisperer."
Corinne Bailey Rae on the sadness of loss and the beauty of life
Twenty years after her single "Put Your Records On" made her an international star, the two-time Grammy-winner is embarking on a tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of her breakout debut album.
Extended interview: Corinne Bailey Rae
In this web exclusive, British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae talks with Seth Doane about growing up in Leeds and feeling on the margins; the influence of Billie Holiday and Kurt Cobain on her music; the breakout success of "Put Your Records On"; the devastating loss of her first husband; finding love again; and what aging has taught her.
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Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
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.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Family's battle for justice has impacted victims' rights
The 1979 murder of 18-year-old California college freshman Catina Salarno changed the course of her family's lives—sparking a decades-long battle to keep her killer in prison.
Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
WHCA scholarship recipients relive shooting
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.
High security for correspondents' dinner
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will have a redo in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, after the original event was interrupted in April when a gunman stormed in. It'll be a scaled-down event with scaled-up security. Nicole Sganga reports.
Georgia school shooting suspect pleads guilty
Nearly two years after a school shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, a 16-year-old pleaded guilty to killing two fellow students, two teachers and wounding nine other people in Georgia. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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The latest CBS News poll on Iran war, economy
CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that a new poll shows many Americans feel the Iran war is not going well. Those feelings are related to the length of the war, communication about it, and its impact on the economy, Salvanto said.
Sanders on upcoming 2026 midterms, Iran war
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders shared his thoughts on the upcoming midterm elections, including how he thinks progressive candidates may fare, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." He also called for a negotiated end to the war in Iran.
Open: "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sens. Bernie Sanders and John Kennedy discuss the war with Iran and the 2026 midterm elections. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb also join, and CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto shares the latest CBS News poll results.
Nature: Great white sharks in Mexico
We leave you this Sunday swimming with sharks off the coast of Guadalupe Island in Mexico. Videographer: Maurico Handler.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.