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From Pope Francis' death to Senate surprises and drama within the Democratic National Committee, political strategists Maura Gillespie and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" to unpack the week's biggest stories.
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said it was time for him to pass the torch after announcing he will not seek reelection in 2026. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois addressed reporters on Thursday, one day after he announced plans to retire at the end of next year. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin announced he will not seek reelection, prompting a shake up in Democratic leadership for the upper chamber. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he won't seek reelection in 2026, kickstarting a race among Democrats in the Senate for his leadership position.
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Dick Durbin, says he has highly credible information that Kash Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, something Patel denied in his confirmation hearing. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin said he has "highly credible information" that Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, though he is not yet the FBI director.
Two top Senate Democrats are calling on Preisdent-elect Donald Trump's administration picks to be required to disclose any communications they've had with Trump's longtime adviser Boris Epshteyn. Allegations recently surfaced that Epshteyn was soliciting financial payments concerning potential appointments to Trump's Cabinet, which Epshteyn has denied. CBS News investigative reporter Dan Klaidman has the details.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the Senate's majority whip, is calling for the preservation of the report and any documentation pertaining to the House Ethics Committee inquiry into former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
Illinois Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin tells CBS News he is confident in Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign efforts. Durbin also weighed in on some key Senate races that could impact the balance of power in Capitol Hill.
Senate Democrats are once again pushing for a Supreme Court ethics bill amid new revelations about several justices, including Samuel Alito. Renee Knake Jefferson, professor of law at the University of Houston Law Center, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Five of the most powerful tech CEOs faced intense questioning on Capitol Hill on Wednesday over the risks their social media platforms pose to minors. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports on what executives told senators.
Executives of the some of nation's top social media companies are set to testify Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Senators will hear from the leaders of Meta, TikTok, X, Snapchat and Discord on measures being taken to protect minors. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
The Supreme Court stunned Washington on Monday by announcing its adoption of a new code of conduct amid reports that some members accepted gifts and luxury trips from wealthy, politically-aligned individuals. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins "America Decides" to discuss what the code means for the nine justices and the future of the high court.
The Supreme Court adopted a formal code of conduct Monday following months of scrutiny for undisclosed trips and gifts. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford explains what the code says.
The request for testimony follows scrutiny about Justice Clarence Thomas's close ties to a billionaire Republican donor.
Judiciary Committee chair Sen. Dick Durbin calls the allegations in a book by former U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman "astonishing."
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin is asking the Department of Justice to investigate text messages from the day of the January 6 attack on the Capitol that were deleted by members of the Secret Service. This request comes as former Homeland Security officials are also being accused of deleting text messages. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain what an investigation would entail and how the missing messages impact the congressional probe.
At least six people are dead after a gunman fired into a crowd of parade goers in Highland Park, Illinois. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on what we've learned about the person of interest in the case, what we've learned about the victims and what Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin had to say about how the U.S. can combat gun violence.
CBS News' "Red & Blue" goes inside day 3 of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation hearings with a report from Debra Alfarone on Capitol Hill. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Politico congressional correspondent Nicholas Wu dive deeper into what we've seen so far from the Senate Judiciary Committee, and other issues Congress is facing.
CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's contentious exchange with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and her response to a question about her stance on the right to bear arms.
For the second time since the pandemic began, Senators will be considering a Supreme Court nominee. But the Omicron variant is complicating some plans on Capitol Hill. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
President Biden has been meeting with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle as he considers his options for a Supreme Court nominee to replace the retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with more.
Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, said Durbin's comment "hurts my soul for my country, for our people."
Two people died and more than a dozen were hurt when a Mexican navy ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday in New York City, officials said.
Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills reported that one person was killed in an incident that "appears to be an intentional act of violence."
The storm also caused tornadoes in Wisconsin, brought punishing heat to Texas and temporarily enveloped parts of Illinois — including Chicago — in a pall of dust
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told "Face the Nation" he believes talks to end the war in Ukraine will only progress if President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in person.
Ten inmates were discovered missing during a routine head count, the sheriff's office said. Three have since been found.
Walmart this week warned that everything from bananas to children's car seats could increase in price despite the softer tariffs on China.
Former President Joe Biden's speech is marked with long pauses and a halting delivery in a recording of his interview about classified documents released Friday.
Walz, the vice presidential nominee in 2024, made his remarks at the University of Minnesota's law school commencement ceremony.
The Israeli military said the new offensive in Gaza will not stop until the hostages are returned and Hamas is dismantled.
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
During their first date, Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were ambushed in his Illinois home – both shot in the head. A crime scene investigator described it as one of the most horrific crime scenes he's been to.
Brown posted online that several people tried to steal is jewelry at a boxing event and he fought back.
After finishing as runner-up at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, the heavy-favorite Journalism earned a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the Preakness Stakes.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told "Face the Nation" he believes talks to end the war in Ukraine will only progress if President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in person.
Walmart this week warned that everything from bananas to children's car seats could increase in price despite the softer tariffs on China.
The greatest benefits would go to high-income households, while low-income families would see a much more modest boost, analyses show.
Moody's lowered its rating on U.S. debt from Aaa to Aa1, pointing to sustained increase in federal debt and interest payments.
Ahn Jung-geun is best known for his dramatic assassination of Japan's first prime minister in 1909 at a railway station.
High temperatures and rising electricity costs could boost home energy bills by 6% this summer, a new report says.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told "Face the Nation" he believes talks to end the war in Ukraine will only progress if President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in person.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the vice presidential nominee in 2024, made his remarks at the University of Minnesota's law school commencement ceremony.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 18, 2025.
Walmart this week warned that everything from bananas to children's car seats could increase in price despite the softer tariffs on China.
Patriot Front and other white nationalist groups are fueling the expansion of extremist groups in the U.S., and control at least a dozen clubs nationwide.
A Facebook page helped lead military veteran Sierra Prindle to a surgeon who could treat her rare leg condition.
The study was one of the CDC's last before its injury prevention teams were laid off.
Japan-based Fujirebio's test, which helps doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease, is intended for patients with signs of cognitive decline.
Toxic heavy metals like arsenic are found in high levels in rice brands sold across the United States, according to a recent report — but experts say there are ways to reduce your exposure.
Novo Nordisk, maker of weight loss drug Wegovy, says CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen is leaving the company by "mutual agreement."
The strikes – and renewed offer from the Vatican – come hours after Moscow and Kyiv had held their first direct peace talks in years that failed to yield a ceasefire.
Police launched a manhunt for gunmen who killed eight customers at a tavern in Durban, South Africa.
The massive steel star designed by French artist Jean-Luc Verna is located at the heart of Paris in an effort to remember and fight discrimination against LGBTQ people.
The Israeli military said the new offensive in Gaza will not stop until the hostages are returned and Hamas is dismantled.
Ahn Jung-geun is best known for his dramatic assassination of Japan's first prime minister in 1909 at a railway station.
Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live shows and strong social media presence have put her on the map. Here is Jensen McRae with "I Don't Do Drugs."
Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live shows and strong social media presence have put her on the map. Here is Jensen McRae with "Let Me Be Wrong."
Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live shows and strong social media presence have put her on the map. Here is Jensen McRae with "Praying for Your Downfall."
British researchers have determined that what was believed to be a copy of the 1300 Magna Carta at Harvard's law school collection isn't a copy at all, but one of just seven originals known to exist.
Bruce Springsteen, a long-standing and prominent supporter of Democratic presidential candidates, made his remarks at a concert in Manchester, England.
Using your phone has always been a no-no in movie theaters. But movie theatergoers could soon be encouraged to use them to interact with chatbots. New York Times reporter Brooks Barnes wrote an article about Meta's "movie mate" chatbot. He joins "The Daily Report" with more.
"Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton shows Brook Silva-Braga how he uses current AI models, asks ChatGPT some questions and more in this special "CBS Saturday Morning" web extra.
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.
Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses.
President Trump is in Saudi Arabia where his administration is looking to boost diplomatic ties through economic investment. CBS News reporter Taurean Small has the details.
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
During their first date, Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were ambushed in his Illinois home – both shot in the head. A crime scene investigator described it as one of the most horrific crime scenes he's been to.
Ten criminals escaped a New Orleans jail on Friday, sending hundreds of officers on an exhaustive manhunt, searching across state lines. Kati Weis has the story.
Police launched a manhunt for gunmen who killed eight customers at a tavern in Durban, South Africa.
One person was killed at the Las Vegas Athletic Club on the city's west side when gunfire erupted, police said.
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
A Mexican navy training ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, injuring several people aboard. New York officials briefed reporters on the incident.
A Mexican navy ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday in New York City. Multiple injuries have been reported.
A woman is murdered in her home and the pivotal clue at the crime is a bloody footprint her killer left behind. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
A couple’s first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Moffett's Chicken Pie Shoppe serves up its signature dish with a giant helping of nostalgia. Its owner, Juan Garcia, began his journey washing dishes and, with the support of his family, purchased the business. Carter Evans has the story.