House vote on Epstein files expected Tuesday
President Trump now appears to support the release of all Jeffrey Epstein files as the House of Representatives readies for a vote on the matter. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Taurean Small report.
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Extended interview: Chris Matthews
Nearly 100 years after the birth of Robert F. Kennedy, a new book by political commentator Chris Matthews explores what made him such an iconic and lasting figure. Matthews joins "The Takeout" to discuss "Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters," the state of the Democratic Party and more.
Chris Matthews on Robert F. Kennedy's legacy
It's been over 50 years since the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, but his political influence can still be felt today. Political commentator Chris Matthews joins "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "Lessons from Bobby."
July memo contradicts new DOJ Epstein probe
In July, the Justice Department stated it found no evidence to warrant investigating anyone else in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Now, at the direction of President Trump, the DOJ is probing Epstein's alleged ties to Democrats and banks. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Farmers react to end of government shutdown
American farmers are expecting some relief after the government reopened following the 43-day shutdown. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
More on White House's response on Epstein
President Trump avoided questions on the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released by House Oversight Democrats. This comes as Republicans grapple with calls for the release of all the files related to Epstein. CBS News' Robert Costa and Nancy Cordes report.
AOC on Democrats siding with GOP on shutdown
More than a dozen Democrats across both houses of Congress voted with Republicans this week to end the government shutdown. Some Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have been critical of their colleagues for breaking ranks. Political strategists Ashley Davis and Meghan Hays join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Government could close again by end of Jan.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress have fewer than 80 days to reach a consensus on funding the government before another shutdown could occur by the end of January. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns explains.
How much did the government shutdown cost?
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that around $11 billion of economic activity was lost during the 43-day government shutdown. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady breaks down the figures.
Grijalva on Johnson delaying her swearing-in
Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva is reacting to her delayed swearing-in ceremony following a 43-day government shutdown. Grijalva provided the last signature needed to force a vote in the House of Representatives regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Trump blames Democrats for shutdown
During the signing of the funding bill, President Trump blamed the Democrats for what he says was an extremely damaging government shutdown. Nancy Cordes has more on what's in the package that will fund the government through Jan. 30.
Grijalva sworn in weeks after winning bid
House Speaker Mike Johnson swore in Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat, weeks after she won the special election to fill her late father's seat. Moments after, Grijalva provided the last signature needed to force a House vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Longest shutdown ends after Trump signs bill
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended Wednesday after President Trump signed the funding bill into law. The House narrowly passed the funding package with six Democrats joining Republicans. Nikole Killion reports.
Redistricting efforts face backlash
Several state politicians attempting to join efforts to redistrict are facing opposition. CBS News' Hunter Woodall reports.
Trump reacts to Epstein emails
President Trump and other Republican politicians are responding to new emails released by House Oversight Democrats appearing to show Jeffrey Epstein's references to Mr. Trump. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Flight delays and cancellations will persist
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to persist for the following days as the government reopens. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Government shutdown ends after 43 days
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended after 43 days when the House of Representatives passed a Republican-led funding bill that several Democrats in the Senate boosted out of the higher chamber. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports, and Everett Kelley, the president of the American Federation of Government Employees, joins CBS News with more.
Election 2025 | Special Report
Democrats are projected to win key races in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia while California is projected to pass its Prop 50 congressional redistricting effort. Major Garrett anchors CBS News' special coverage of election night 2025.
These 6 House Democrats voted for bill to end government shutdown
The funding package that ended the longest government shutdown in modern U.S. history picked up support from a half-dozen Democrats — mostly moderates who represent competitive districts — when it passed the House late Wednesday.
Johnson speaks after House passes funding bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed reporters on Wednesday night after the lower chamber voted to pass a Senate-backed funding package to end the 43-day government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. Johnson admonished Democrats over the impasse and touted Republicans' achievements in the first 10 months of President Trump's second term.
House passes funding bill to end shutdown
The House passed a funding bill to end the government shutdown on Wednesday night, sending the measure to President Trump's desk for final signature. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
GOP Rep. Andy Harris praises shutdown deal
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is nearing its end. Republican Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland, chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, joins "The Takeout" to weigh in on the legislation that could reopen the government.
Did Democrats gain anything from shutdown?
Many in the Democratic base have criticized the bipartisan Senate deal to end the government shutdown, feeling that nothing was gained from the agreement. Daniella Diaz, Congress reporter for NOTUS, and Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter for The Washington Post, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Rep. Brendan Boyle on shutdown nearing end
House lawmakers will soon vote to reopen the government after the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania joins "The Takeout" with his perspective.
Is the Democrats' fight for health care over?
The bipartisan Senate deal to end the government shutdown has drawn fierce backlash from many in the Democratic base. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and former Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Israel's Netanyahu addresses U.N. as many leaders walk out
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
Journalists regain access to White House after judge blocks Trump's media ban
Reporters whose White House access was revoked were allowed to enter the complex again, hours after a judge ordered the Trump administration to restore their press credentials.
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Trump hosting China's Xi at White House with AI and tariffs on the agenda
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
Iran war powers measure falls short in Senate, despite new GOP support
The Senate rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers in Iran, though the Democrat-led effort picked up one new GOP supporter.
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Oil prices back up as U.S. and Iran trade threats to expand 7-month war
As Iran responds to Trump's threat of annihilation with its own warning of a possible "new front" in the war, global oil prices are rising again.
Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
Netanyahu says "shame on you" to Mamdani, claims "Jews no longer feel safe"
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to revive third-country deportation policy
The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court to revive its policy of deporting some migrants to places other than their country of birth.
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New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
Netanyahu says "shame on you" to Mamdani, claims "Jews no longer feel safe"
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
Why the bond market is freaking out, and what it means for your money
Investors are increasingly nervous about rising inflation, which could require the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.
Iran war powers measure falls short in Senate, despite new GOP support
The Senate rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers in Iran, though the Democrat-led effort picked up one new GOP supporter.
Mortgage rates are back above 7%. How much higher could they climb?
Rates are "far more likely to go up than down by the end of the year," a senior economist at Realtor.com told CBS News.
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New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
Why the bond market is freaking out, and what it means for your money
Investors are increasingly nervous about rising inflation, which could require the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.
Mortgage rates are back above 7%. How much higher could they climb?
Rates are "far more likely to go up than down by the end of the year," a senior economist at Realtor.com told CBS News.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Small businesses roll the dice on Kalshi to manage their risks
Hundreds of small businesses are using the prediction market to hedge against a range of business risks, according to Kalshi. Here's how.
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Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to revive third-country deportation policy
The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court to revive its policy of deporting some migrants to places other than their country of birth.
DOJ says it's moving to end more than 50 decades-old school desegregation cases
The Justice Department said Thursday it was seeking to end more than 50 long-standing consent decrees dating back decades that sought to curb unlawful racial segregation that was prevalent during the Jim Crow era.
Netanyahu says "shame on you" to Mamdani, claims "Jews no longer feel safe"
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
Iran war powers measure falls short in Senate, despite new GOP support
The Senate rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers in Iran, though the Democrat-led effort picked up one new GOP supporter.
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Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
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Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartel
The operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.
U.K. prime minister teases possible return of booze to soccer matches
British leader and soccer fan Andy Burnham told reporters a four-decade ban on alcohol in stadium bleachers at men's games is "discrimination."
Was Hitler behind niece's death? Documents raise questions about alibi
Newly unearthed records have cast doubt on Adolf Hitler's whereabouts at the time of his niece's suspicious 1931 death, Der Spiegel reported.
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Sylvester Stallone jokes about one of his wildest jobs before fame
Sylvester Stallone said he took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before the bruised but unbowed Rocky Balboa.
Sylvester Stallone on cleaning lion cages
Sylvester Stallone took on a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before becoming a Hollywood legend. He tells correspondent Tracy Smith about one of his wildest gigs. Watch more of their conversation this weekend on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Kim Kardashian on "Team Moms: Baseball"
Kim Kardashian and the producers of "Love Island" teamed up to create "Team Moms: Baseball," a new reality show exploring the cutthroat world of elite kids' sports. Kim Kardashian and producer Natalie Ento sat down with "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner to explain more.
First look at Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero"
"CBS Mornings" shares an exclusive first look at the video for Taylor Swift's new single, "Patient Zero."
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
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Andreessen Horowitz introduces AI school
The Horowitz Andreessen Academy is offering students a college alternative focused on artificial intelligence. CEO Gagan Biyani joins CBS News to discuss the revolutionary idea.
Rogue AI agent hacks government website
Australia says an OpenAI model hacked a government website containing health information. CBS News' 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.
Will Trump and Xi take on AI during visit?
More details on alarming cases involving rogue AI models are emerging as President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, calls for regulation are growing louder. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
OpenAI model hacked Australia healthcare site
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is fuming after an OpenAI model hacked a government website in June. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio breaks down the details on the historic attack.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartel
The operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.
Police accused of misusing Flock cameras
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.
Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
Pittsburgh doctor attacked and killed while he slept, wife also stabbed
Dr. Idris Evans, a physician and medical director from UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, was killed in an overnight stabbing.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Sen. Tim Scott: GOP "in fight for our lives"
CBS News has learned chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Sen. Tim Scott, told colleagues they're "in the fight of our lives" for the midterm battleground races. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Would a diesel export ban lower prices?
Oil prices continue to rise as a result of the war with Iran. The average cost of regular gas is now $4.48, and diesel is $6.53, according to AAA. Yahoo Finance reporter Brooke DiPalma has more on whether a diesel export ban would be effective in curbing gas prices.
Netanyahu accuses U.N. delegates of hypocrisy
At the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday, many of the gathered delegates staged a walkout as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approached the podium. Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
U.S. government foots bill for pro-Trump ad
A pro-Trump ad denouncing communism that was paid for by the U.S. government has hit the airwaves as the president hosts China's Xi Jinping, a communist, and as a judge blocks Mr. Trump's ban on three news outlets from the White House. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports. Then, Steve Yates, former deputy national security adviser to Dick Cheney, joins with analysis.