Nunes leaving Congress to work for Trump
Republican Congressman Devin Nunes, a longtime Trump ally from California, is resigning his seat in the House to become CEO of Trump's new media company. CBS Los Angeles reporter Tom Wait has details.
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Devin Nunes to leave Congress to work for Trump media company
Trump Media & Technology Group made the announcement. Nunes is leaving before his term ends.
U.S. announces diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics
The U.S. says it is staging a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic games in Beijing. The decision is in response to alleged human rights abuses in China. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more.
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Bob Woodward on Russia probe
Veteran reporter and Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the controversy surrounding House Intelligence Committee chair Devin Nunes and the investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. election.
House Intel chair controversy
Washington Post's Karoun Demirjian, who covers national security and politics, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Washington to discuss the controversy surrounding House Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes and new details about the FBI's investigation into the Trump campaign and its potential ties to Russia.
10-page Democratic memo released
Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee released a memo Saturday rebutting claims made in a Republican memo distributed three weeks ago. The Democrats say that surveillance warrants requested for former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page were based on more than information solely obtained from the infamous Steele dossier. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with more on the memo.
"Countermemo" released
Following the release of House Intel Chair Devin Nunes' memo Friday, the Committee voted Monday to release the Democrats’ response. The so-called "countermemo" will now be sent to President Trump's desk for approval. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to talk about what to expect if the document goes public.
Democrat memo heads to Trump's desk
Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN to analyze what President Trump wants to do about the Democratic memo about the Russia investigation.
Democrats' memo rebuttal
The House Intelligence Committee is expected to vote Monday whether to release the Democrats' rebuttal to a controversial Republican memo released Friday. Republicans accuse officials at the FBI and Justice Department of anti-Trump bias and surveillance abuse. The president weighed in again from Florida and CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett is there.
Gowdy on memo, Russia probe
The South Carolina Republican spoke with CBS News' Margaret Brennan about a controversial memo authored by Republicans, the investigation into Russian electoral interference, and more
Trump feels vindicated by memo
President Trump tweeted Saturday morning that he had been "vindicated" by the release of a memo by Republican members of the House Intelligence Committee. CBS News Correspondent Errol Barnett reports from West Palm Beach, Florida, where the president is spending the weekend.
Does Nunes memo discredit the Russia probe?
Mark Mazzetti, Washington investigations editor for the New York Times, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Washington to discuss what questions remain unresolved after the Nunes memo was released Friday, how it serves as a "proxy-battle" over the Russia probe, and why the biggest revelation in the document has to do with former Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos.
How significant is the Nunes memo?
Bob Cusack, editor-in-chief of The Hill, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the controversy over the Nunes memo, why it demonstrates that the House Intelligence Committee is "broken," and President Trump's State of the Union address.
Nunes memo deepens divide over Russia probe
Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee released a memo authored by Chairman Devin Nunes on Friday, despite strong objections from the FBI, Justice Department and Democrats on the committee. The document, which includes information declassified by the White House, is intensifying the increasingly partisan battle over Russia's role in our presidential election. Errol Barnett reports.
Nunes memo made public
President Trump declassified a controversial House Intelligence memo that Republicans say calls the Russia investigation into question. But does it tell us anything new? CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to break down the controversy.
Ex-Intel Committee staffer on memo
Michael Allen, former majority staff director for the House Intelligence Committee, joined CBSN to discuss the controversial memo released by Republicans on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Allen said Republicans appear to be motivated by an effort to discredit the FBI's process for obtaining foreign intelligence surveillance warrants, such as one used to monitor Trump campaign adviser Carter Page.
GOP memo raises questions on FBI surveillance
Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee have released a controversial memo on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. The four-page document raises concerns about information used to obtain a warrant authorizing surveillance of Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. Politico reporter Louis Nelson joins CBSN to discuss the memo.
GOP releases controversial FBI memo
Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee have released a controversial memo on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. The four-page document raises concerns about information used to obtain a warrant authorizing surveillance of Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN from Washington with more on the memo.
Trump bashes intel leaders
CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports on the president's latest Twitter posts, in which Mr. Trump says the intelligence community is working against Republicans.
Could Nunes memo release affect FISA warrant
CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend, former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush who also spent 13 years working in the Justice Department overseeing the unit that handled FISA warrants, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what the release of Rep. Devin Nunes' memo alleging improper surveillance of the Trump campaign would mean for the relationship between the FBI and the White House, and why it's important to protect the FISA warrant process.
Nunes memo showdown
President Trump is expected to clear the way for the release of a classified Republican memo about the Russia investigation. It accuses the FBI and Justice Department of improper surveillance of a Trump campaign official. Democrats say the memo undermines special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. Paula Reid reports.
Rep. Schiff: Nunes memo "partisan politics"
California Rep. Adam Schiff, ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, has led efforts in Congress to block the release of a classified memo written by Rep. Devin Nunes, Republican chairman of the committee. Schiff joins "CBS This Morning" from Fort Lauderdale to discuss why the release would cross a new line and why he thinks it would be a disservice to the Americans.
Nunes memo debate
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are weighing in on the validity of a controversial memo from Congressman Devin Nunes which reportedly alleges inappropriate surveillance of the Trump campaign by the Department of Justice. While Washington prepares for the fallout, CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest.
"Unprecedented" GOP memo controversy
A confidential memo that could be released to the public on Friday is sparking fresh controversy around the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
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U.S. carries out new strikes on Iran after Trump threatens "a beating"
The U.S. carried out strikes on Iran Thursday morning, hours after President Trump told reporters the U.S. would "be hitting them very hard" in response to new attacks by Iran targeting U.S. forces in the Mideast.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
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Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
Birx says Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
New DOJ rule would allow immigration judges to hold lawyers in contempt
The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.
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DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Husband of North Carolina woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
Birx says Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
New DOJ rule would allow immigration judges to hold lawyers in contempt
The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.
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Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
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DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Acting CDC director says Fauci "abused the place of power" during pandemic
The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of an abuse of power during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Birx says Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
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Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.
Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
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Several dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine that may have violated Polish airspace
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and wounded dozens more, officials said. The attacks were the latest in a series of summer large-scale Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.
Husband of North Carolina woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes
Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities.
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle, political banner
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
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Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
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OpenAI interested in AI wearables
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
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.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
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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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Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
New testimony in Lindsay Clancy's trial
On the second day of the triple murder trial of a Massachusetts mom who killed her three children, the judge heard new testimony and evidence. Prosecutors asked her ex-husband to describe the moment he returned home on Jan. 24, 2023. Shanelle Kaul reports on the details.
911 call played in Lindsay Clancy trial
Wednesday marked the second day of the high-profile trial against Lindsay Clancy. She's charged with three counts of first-degree murder and facing life in prison for the killings of her three children in 2023. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted in federal trial over 2022 stabbing
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
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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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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Soccer groups criticize new FIFA plan
A little more than a month after a very successful World Cup, FIFA, the world governing body of soccer, is cooking up something new. It's given member organizations and clubs until Sept. 19 to sign off on a proposed plan to sell shares of its most prestigious tournaments, and it's causing some controversy. Margaret Fleming, who reports on the business of soccer for Front Office Sports, has more.
A look at heavy flooding across Northeast
Dangerous flash floods hit the Northeast this week as heavy rains and thunderstorms inundated the area. Videos show the chaos and damage. Some footage has no sound.
Dr. Anthony Fauci in October 2020 on COVID-19
From October 2020, Dr. Jon LaPook's interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci about the COVID-19 pandemic.
BTS won't submit music for 2027 Grammy Awards
Maria Sherman, music reporter at the Associated Press, joins "The Daily Report" to break down what BTS' refusal to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards over a new category means as the band returns from an extended hiatus.
Iran war expands with Saudi Arabia's entrance
Iran on Wednesday launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East. This comes as the U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq. Ret. U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Robert Murrett joins with analysis.