Sen. Jeff Flake interview
Arizona Republican Senator Jeff Flake, a critic of Donald Trump during the campaign, joins CBSN to discuss how the president-elect and Congress will work together.
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Obama on Trump
Speaking in Athens, Greece, President Obama made it clear he's a very different type of leader than President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News' Margaret Brennan has more on his comments and the purpose of the president's overseas trip.
Sen. Flake on Trump
During the presidential campaign, Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake was one of Donald Trump's loudest Republican critics. Flake joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss giving President-elect Donald Trump "space," concerns over Steve Bannon's appointment in the White House and why he's against earmarking.
Push to reform election process
Hillary Clinton now leads President-elect Donald Trump by about a million people in the popular vote. But that won't change the outcome of the election in the crucial Electoral College where Mr. Trump has a big advantage. Tony Dokoupil reports on the growing movement to reform the way we choose our presidents.
Trump Tower security concerns
The Secret Service and the New York Police Department are coordinating an unprecedented security plan to protect all 68 stories of Trump Tower in Manhattan, home to President-elect Donald Trump and his business. Protesters have gathered outside the skyscraper since his election. DeMarco Morgan reports.
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President-elect Donald Trump is quickly finding out that firing is a lot easier than hiring; the average student loan debt has more than tripled in the last 20 years, leaving more than 75 million millennials juggling debt and economic uncertainty.
The Trump team
Concern is growing on both sides of the aisle over one of Donald Trump's first hires. Washington Post reporter, Ed O'Keefe, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on Steve Bannon's appointment and its possible impact on the Trump administration.
Post-election anxiety
The presidential election has a lot of Americans feeling stressed out. Some therapists have even created a term for this phenomenon called "election stress disorder." CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins CBSN with more on how to cope with election stress and anxiety.
Dems slam Bannon appt.
Backlash continued Tuesday against Donald Trump's decision to appoint Steve Bannon as White House chief strategist. CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest on the response from Democrats.
Fighting fake news
Google and Facebook have announced new steps to restrict ads on pages with false information, in an effort to stop the spread of "fake news." CNET editor Dan Ackerman joins CBSN with the details.
Trump and climate change
Donald Trump wants a dramatic increase in the production of coal and oil, which he says will create jobs. His EPA transition team is being led by Myron Ebell, a leading climate change skeptic. Chip Reid reports.
Obama's warning
While in Greece, President Obama brought up the World Wars and the Holocaust in response to a question about the meaning of Donald Trump's victory. It came as Democrats continued to bash Trump's appointment of adviser Stephen Bannon over his ties to the alt-right. Nancy Cordes reports.
Who is Laura Ingraham?
Conservative talk radio host Laura Ingraham has been an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump throughout the election season. She spoke at the Republican National Convention and advised Trump ahead of the presidential debates.
Who is Jeff Sessions?
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions has been a key figure in Donald Trump's team since February, when he endorsed Trump for president. Sessions was the first sitting senator to back the Republican president-elect.
Trump's transition
President-elect Donald Trump's decision to name Breitbart's Steve Bannon as his chief adviser continues to draw backlash. Washington Post reporter Aaron Blake joins CBSN to discuss the controversy
Wanda Sykes backlash
Comedian Wanda Sykes gave audience members the middle finger as they booed her for calling Donald Trump "racist" and "homophobic."
Official's racist post
A local official in Clay County, West Virginia, has been placed on leave after referring to first lady Michelle Obama as an "ape in heels" in a racially charged Facebook post that sparked outrage.
Trump voters speak out
Pollster and CBS News contributor Frank Luntz spoke with Northeast voters about Donald Trump's presidential victory and the protests that have followed. Luntz joins CBSN to analyze voters' reactions, and why some Trump supporters are afraid for their well-being.
President Obama's role
President Obama left Monday night for his final overseas trip as president. He is likely to face a number of questions from foreign leaders about President-elect Donald Trump, but what exactly is President Obama's role in the transition? Time political reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN with more.
Giuliani as secretary?
According to The Associated Press, a senior official for President-elect Donald Trump has revealed Monday night that Rudy Giuliani is Trump's top pick for secretary of state. Watch what Giuliani had so say about this.
Brendan Dassey to be freed
Brendan Dassey's case came into the national spotlight in Netflix's popular docuseries "Making a Murderer." Monday a federal judge ordered Dassey to be released from prison. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more on what Wisconsin's attorney general is planning.
Trump's controversial appointment
President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Steve Bannon as chief strategist is sparking major backlash. Critics are slamming Bannon as a fascist and white nationalist. CBS News correspondent Chip Reid joins CBSN with the latest on the appointment.
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While campaigning for president, Donald Trump was crystal clear that he would repeal Obamacare and deport every single undocumented immigrant in the U.S., among other issues; Award-winning political reporter Gwen Ifill died Monday after a bout with cancer.
Who is Rudy Giuliani?
Rudy Giuliani is the former mayor of New York City, and an old friend of President-elect Donald Trump. He was also a fierce surrogate on the campaign trail.
Obama's advice to Trump
On Monday, President Obama gave his first press conference since the election. He said one of Donald Trump's big challenges will be who he hires for top posts. Obama also shared some impressions from their Oval Office meeting. Jan Crawford reports.
Why not to bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening
President Trump pledged $5,000 dividends to all American adults if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
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Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midterms
U.S. jets were hit by Iranian missiles while parked at a base in Jordan, sources tell CBS News, while Trump said the war will end "immediately" after midterms.
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Gold Star family calls on Army to release probe of deadly attack on Kuwait base
Six Americans were killed in the March 1 strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
George W. Bush says Americans "don't pay attention to the lesson of 9/11"
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Appeals court declines to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say
"What happens inside frontier AI companies now clearly affects everyone outside of them," an expert said following the hack on Hugging Face by AI agents being tested by OpenAI.
U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say
One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources.
Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Appeals court declines to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
Why not to bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening
President Trump pledged $5,000 dividends to all American adults if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
Daughters of 9/11 victims seek answers about accused mastermind's trial
A new documentary, "Daughters of 9/11," follows their pursuit of information and closure, which they were determined to find for themselves, other families who lost loved ones in the attacks and the American public.
George W. Bush says Americans "don't pay attention to the lesson of 9/11"
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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Why not to bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening
President Trump pledged $5,000 dividends to all American adults if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
Humans "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds. Here's why.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
Apple unveils new foldable iPhone and more new devices
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
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Appeals court declines to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
Why not to bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening
President Trump pledged $5,000 dividends to all American adults if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
George W. Bush says Americans "don't pay attention to the lesson of 9/11"
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using new map favoring GOP in fall elections
The Supreme Court said Missouri must use a 2022 congressional map — not a new congressional map that favors Republicans — in the 2026 midterm elections.
Prosecutor who withdrew from dismissed Adani bribery case fired, sources say
Andrew Tyler, who worked in the fraud section of the Criminal Division of DOJ, was removed Tuesday over allegations of ethical violations, sources said.
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Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
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Spain's spy agency warned of Ceuta border breach plans before crisis, declassified files show
Spain's national intelligence agency issued multiple warnings about a potential mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, declassified documents show.
25 people killed in fire on cargo ship docked in China, state media reports
The deadly fire broke out when the cargo ship was docked for repairs at a major shipping hub on China's northeastern coast.
Multiple U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say
One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources.
Deadly fire on ferry off Philippines leaves dozens of people missing
A fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines left dozens of people missing and killed at least five. An intense and widespread search was on for the unaccounted for.
Barry Melrose, prominent NHL player, coach and broadcaster, dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
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Sandra Bullock, Lee Pace on "Practical Magic 2"
Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace sat down with Adriana Diaz to discuss "Practical Magic 2," which premieres Friday.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton's sister on star's life, death
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte shares new pieces
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte joins "The Daily Report" to discuss pieces in his new collection as New York Fashion Week kicks off.
Dolly Parton's sister on the private funeral
Two weeks after her death at 80, a new song from Dolly Parton was released called "Bound to Ride," as part of an upcoming tribute album to the Stanley Brothers. Gayle King spoke exclusively with Dolly Parton's younger sister in an interview that will air on "CBS Mornings" on Thursday.
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The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say
"What happens inside frontier AI companies now clearly affects everyone outside of them," an expert said following the hack on Hugging Face by AI agents being tested by OpenAI.
Breaking down Anthropic insiders' AI warnings
Former and current Anthropic employees issued public warnings this week about the risks of AI development, saying it has the potential to kill all humans. The Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson joins with more.
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.
Apple launches its first foldable phone
Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone on Wednesday, weeks after new CEO John Ternus took over. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Another Anthropic model gained access to open internet during testing
Anthropic announced a fourth cybersecurity incident in which Claude gained access to the open internet during testing.
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First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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Video shows attempted murder in Ohio
A potential killing was caught on camera in Ohio and was revealed at the trial of a man found guilty of attempting to shoot his wife in a crowded restaurant. Mark Strassmann reports.
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Reddington Weighs In
In the wake of the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex share new reporting from inside the courtroom, exclusive juror insights, and behind-the-scenes details of the dramatic final courtroom moments. Plus, we learn what's next as the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office weighs its options.
Breaking down Lindsay Clancy attorney's plans
Kevin Reddington, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, sat down with "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday, where he said he plans to ask for the case to be thrown out. Caroline Polisi breaks down his statements.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on her future
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer Kevin Reddington told "CBS Mornings" that he plans to file a motion for her case to be thrown out after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
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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.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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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Push to finish a New Jersey 9/11 memorial
Advocates for New Jersey's "Empty Sky" 9/11 memorial say the monument has fallen into disrepair and needs to be completed. First responder Kathe Conlon explains why the memorial matters and remembers her team's rescue efforts after the September 11, 2001, attacks.
Trump on "great conversation" with Putin
Russian attacks continue to ravage Ukraine. President Trump says he spoke with President Vladimir Putin about ending the war. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane was nearly struck by a Russian drone, according to Norway's prime minister. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
"60 Minutes" reports on Iran war, downed jet
President Trump says the Iran war will not end before the midterm elections conclude. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the conflict for "60 Minutes."
Preview of "Daughters of 9/11"
A new Paramount+ documentary "Daughters of 9/11" digs into the investigation into the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. Two women who lost their fathers in the tragedy, Elizabeth Miller and Jessica Trant, join "CBS Mornings," along with former FBI special agent Frank Pellegrino to talk about 25 years since the terror attacks.
Oil hovers above $100 a barrel
Oil prices continue to climb as the U.S. and Iran trade strikes. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports on the key inflation indicators expected next.