What comes next for Kamala Harris?
Nii-Quartelai Quartey, author of "Kamala, The Motherland, And Me," joined CBS News to discuss what Kamala Harris will do now as she leaves the vice presidency.
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Trump attorneys ask for block of Smith report
Attorneys for Donald Trump are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's upcoming report on two dismissed criminal cases against the president-elect. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Final arrangements for Jimmy Carter's funeral
The final plans are in place for former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. Carter died over the weekend at the age of 100. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Biden speaks to reporters about truck attack
President Biden spoke with reporters briefly about the early investigation into the truck attack in New Orleans that killed at least 10 people early on New Year's Day. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on Biden's comments and the response to the attack from President-elect Donald Trump.
Carter's relationship with later presidents
Former President Jimmy Carter had an interesting dynamic with the presidents who held the Oval Office after him. American presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky joined CBS News to talk about that.
Biden remarks on Jimmy Carter's death
President Biden spoke Sunday night about the death of former President Jimmy Carter, saying Carter believed "everybody deserved a shot." See Biden's full remarks along with analysis from CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Remembering Carter's presidential legacy
Former President Jimmy Carter has died, he was 100. American presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky joined CBS News to discuss the legacy of Carter's time in the Oval Office.
Biden signs 50 bills into law
President Biden signed 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve, including one that formally makes the bald eagle the country's official bird. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on those laws, the death sentences the president commuted and the ongoing questions about the sale of U.S. Steel.
Legal analysis of ethics report on Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee on Monday released its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Among the findings is evidence that Gaetz had used illegal drugs and paid for sex with a 17-year-old. Gaetz has denied the allegations. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a look at the report.
Trump says he hasn't ceded presidency to Musk
President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend dismissed concerns about Elon Musk's influence after the billionaire helped tank a congressional spending bill last week. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joined CBS News to discuss that and some of the other top political news of the week.
Trump puts blame on Biden for looming shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump took to social media Friday morning to blame President Biden for the impending government shutdown. Earlier in the week, Trump and Elon Musk pushed Republican lawmakers to kill a bipartisan agreement that would have kept the government open. CBS News political reporter Allison Novello has more.
Where Biden stands as government shutdown looms
President Biden had endorsed the bipartisan spending bill that lawmakers worked out earlier this week before President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk pushed Republicans to scrap it. Now Congress is at an impasse with hours remaining before a government shutdown. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Democrats on stalled spending bill talks
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) both shared their frustration Friday about the spending bill talks that have stalled on Capitol Hill in the face of a government shutdown. Congress has hours to reach a new deal that would fund the government after a bipartisan spending deal was torpedoed by President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Possible government shutdown: What to know
Congress has until midnight Friday to pass a spending bill that would avert a government shutdown, but lawmakers are in disarray on how they move forward after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk pushed Republicans to tank an agreement on a deal earlier in the week. CBS News' Zak Hudak and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Government on track for shutdown
Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump's sinking of a bipartisan spending bill has put the government on course for a holiday shutdown after a Trump-backed spending bill failed Thursday night. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Allison Novelo have the latest from Capitol Hill.
What to know about the race for DNC chair
Martin O'Malley, a candidate for chair of the Democratic National Committee, said Democrats need to learn from their losses in order to start winning again. CBS News' Hunter Woodall has more about the race.
O'Malley, DNC chair candidate, on 2024 loss
Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, now a candidate for chair of the Democratic National Committee, spoke with CBS News about the 2024 election results, saying his party needs to learn from a "very bad loss." CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Texas governor unveils new border strategy
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new border security strategy Thursday that's aimed at deterring migrants from making the journey to illegally cross into his state. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more.
Republicans reach deal to fund government
Republican lawmakers say they've reached a spending deal to avoid a government shutdown, but they'll still need to get support from their Democratic colleagues across the aisle. A bipartisan agreement had been found earlier in the week, but it fell apart after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk spoke out against it. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Republicans on RFK Jr.'s views about abortion
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., met with more senators Thursday as he works to secure confirmation. CBS News political reporter Shawna Mizelle has more.
Trump wants debt ceiling raised or scrapped
President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Republicans to either raise or abolish the debt ceiling in a new spending bill to keep the government funded. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Government shutdown looking more likely
Congress looks poised to shut down the government after House Republicans, spurred on by Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump, derailed a spending bill that would have kept the government funded. Nancy Cook, senior national political correspondent for Bloomberg News, joined CBS News to discuss the latest news from Capitol Hill.
Inside Bezos' upcoming meeting with Trump
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Wednesday will be the latest tech leader to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
House committee votes to release Gaetz report
The House Ethics Committee has quietly voted to release its report on allegations of sexual misconduct by former Rep. Matt Gaetz. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has more.
Jeff Bezos meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is slated to meet with President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday at Mar-a-Lago after Amazon pledged to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more.
Old Dominion shooting suspect was previously arrested for trying to support ISIS
The suspect, who was killed following the shooting, had previously been imprisoned for several years for trying to support ISIS, the FBI said.
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Iran war disrupts global oil trade as Trump administration prepares to escort ships
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
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U.S. fired at Iranian vessel that approached aircraft carrier, officials say
An Iranian vessel sailed too close to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, and the U.S. fired at the vessel, according to two U.S. officials.
Suspect in synagogue attack lost family in recent airstrike in Lebanon, source says
The attacker rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
Senate fails again to advance DHS funding as tempers flare over stalemate
The Senate failed for a fourth time to advance a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, with no deal in sight.
What will it take for ships to brave the Strait of Hormuz again?
Energy prices won't ease up until the Strait of Hormuz is secure, experts say. Here's what it will take to get the oil flowing again.
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
FBI closes 2020 election fraud inquiry demanded by NV's top federal prosecutor
The FBI found only 38 non-citizens may have voted in the 2020 presidential election in the inquiry ordered by Sigal Chattah, Nevada's top federal prosecutor.
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3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
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White House mulls defunding civil rights election observer program
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
FBI closes 2020 election fraud inquiry demanded by NV's top federal prosecutor
The FBI found only 38 non-citizens may have voted in the 2020 presidential election in the inquiry ordered by Sigal Chattah, Nevada's top federal prosecutor.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
What will it take for ships to brave the Strait of Hormuz again?
Energy prices won't ease up until the Strait of Hormuz is secure, experts say. Here's what it will take to get the oil flowing again.
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
Lawsuit alleges David Protein understates calories and fat of its bars
Plaintiffs claim that David Protein bars contain "way more" calories and fat than what's displayed on the label.
Massive emergency oil release fails to stem investor fears
Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.
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U.S. fired at Iranian vessel that approached aircraft carrier, officials say
An Iranian vessel sailed too close to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, and the U.S. fired at the vessel, according to two U.S. officials.
U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
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White House mulls defunding civil rights election observer program
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
FBI closes 2020 election fraud inquiry demanded by NV's top federal prosecutor
The FBI found only 38 non-citizens may have voted in the 2020 presidential election in the inquiry ordered by Sigal Chattah, Nevada's top federal prosecutor.
Senate passes sweeping bipartisan housing bill, but House roadblocks remain
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
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Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Disease once linked to mining hits workers in countertops industry
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
"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.
Investigation
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.
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U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
How do other countries view the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran?
CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
Paralympian Oksana Masters "on top of the world" after winning 22nd medal
Oksana Masters said she was shocked to win her 22nd Paralympic Medal in Milan.
Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet in Japan
The pipe, with a diameter of 11.5 feet, towered as high as 42 feet at one point, according to the Osaka construction department.
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Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
John Grisham on his first-ever spy novel
John Grisham, who has written 52 bestsellers, reveals the name of his new novel on "CBS Mornings" and talks about how writing about espionage compares to his legal thrillers.
Spoiler alert! Latest "Survivor elimination
The fourth contestant eliminated from "Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being voted off and playing the game again.
Misty Copeland on Timothée Chalamet comments
Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, said Timothée Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren't for opera and ballet and their relevance in that medium." Her response comes after Chalamet's comments on ballet and opera sparked backlash.
Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best supporting actor nominees
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
How Pentagon-Anthropic AI dispute escalated
The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud.
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.
Memory chip shortage could raise tech prices
An explosion in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing is shrinking the supply of memory chips, which is having a major impact on the price consumers pay for everyday tech. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
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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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What happened in Michigan synagogue attack
The FBI is assisting in the Michigan synagogue attack investigation, calling the incident a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community." CBS News' Alysia Burgio, Sam Vinograd and Rodney Harrison have more.
FBI helping Michigan synagogue attack probe
Officials in Michigan gave an update on Wednesday afternoon's synagogue attack in West Bloomfield. The FBI is assisting in the investigation as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community."
Details on Michigan synagogue attack
Two major active shooting situations occurred in the U.S. on Thursday. The first happened at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, during an ROTC class. A retired Army officer was killed and two other people were injured. The gunman, who was also killed, had previously pleaded guilty in the U.S. over connections to ISIS. In Michigan, a truck rammed into one of the biggest synagogues in the country. A security guard shot killed the suspect who exited the vehicle armed with a rifle. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn, Anna Schecter and Sam Vinograd have more.
FBI identifies Old Dominion shooter
The FBI held a briefing Thursday after a gunman killed at least one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University. Officials identified the shooter as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who was previously imprisoned for trying to support ISIS.
Sen. Gary Peters on Michigan synagogue attack
Security staffers killed a man after he rammed a car into a Michigan synagogue on Thursday. Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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NASA targets April 1 as possible launch for moon mission
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
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 re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
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.
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Oz on Newsom, California's hospice fraud issue
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, tells CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi, "If we could fix California it would help the rest of the country," as the state grapples with a growing hospice fraud problem.
Former FBI agent on Michigan, Virginia attacks
An armed suspect with explosives rammed a truck into a Michigan synagogue on Thursday before a security guard shot and killed the suspect. Meanwhile, a deadly shooting at Virginia's Old Dominion University, also on Thursday, is being investigated as an act of terrorism. Former FBI special agent Jeff Harp joins CBS News to discuss both attacks.
3/12: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Police investigating attacks at Old Dominion University and Michigan synagogue; Iran's new supreme leader releases first statement.
Lawmakers on high gas prices amid Iran war
The average cost of gas in the U.S. is up nearly 50 cents in a week as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran rages on. Here's what some lawmakers are saying about the spike in prices.
Potential military plan for Strait of Hormuz
CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean walks through the potential options for a U.S. military mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.