Obscure constitutional provision hangs over Trump's post-presidency
Section 3 of the 14th Amendment was referenced in the House's article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump.
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Senator Bob Casey on priorities for Biden
For the first time in years, Democrats have control of not only the White House, but of both chambers of Congress. The slim majority the party now holds boosts President Biden's chances of getting key legislation passed and of having his Cabinet picks confirmed. Democratic Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what he thinks the administration needs to prioritize and how he plans to help the administration advance its policies.
Activists seek immediate climate change action from Biden
It's been less than 48 hours since President Biden took office, but already climate activists are asking for action. CBS News climate reporter Cara Korte joins CBSN to explain.
NRSC chair says he'll support incumbents over primary challengers
There have been rumors that Ivanka Trump might challenge Florida Senator Marco Rubio in his bid for reelection in 2022.
Fauci underscores Biden's commitment to WHO and its COVID fight
In dramatic about-face from Trump's plan to yank U.S. from agency, Fauci said U.S. is resuming its full share of funding.
QAnon believers face doubt after inauguration
Conspiracy theories circled online leading up to President Biden's inauguration, leading some to believe former President Donald Trump would somehow remain in office. When that didn't happen, followers were left doubting. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN AM to discuss QAnon's impact and potential future.
900,000 Americans file for first-time unemployment benefits
The number of Americans claiming unemployment for the first time dipped by 26,000 in the final week of the Trump administration to 900,000 jobless claims, according to data released Thursday by the Labor Department. Bankrate Washington bureau chief and senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick joins CBSN to discuss how the new Biden administration plans to respond to the ongoing jobs crisis.
The $300 million Ponzi schemer and others pardoned by Trump
Attorney who represented victims of $300 million pyramid scam says he is "disgusted" by White House pardon.
How Trump skipping inauguration bucks tradition
Many of the longstanding traditions that typically take place on Inauguration Day were missing from Wednesday's transfer of power. Former President Trump chose not to meet with President Biden face to face, instead hosting his own farewell event at Joint Base Andrews. Andy Card, former White House chief of staff under President George W. Bush, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the symbolism associated with the inaugural ceremony.
Trump defends his record and says "we'll be back" in farewell speech
President Trump told his family members and supporters present at Joint Base Andrews to "have a good life."
Biden sets tone with call for unity
CBS News senior political analyst and "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson discusses President Biden's inaugural speech and the challenges he faces in the White House.
Trump skips inauguration and heads to Florida resort
Former President Trump skipped town before President Biden was inaugurated, but CBS News has learned that the TVs on Air Force One were tuned in to the festivities. CBS News correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Biden signs first executive actions as president
On his first day in office, President Biden signed several executive actions and orders — some of which reverse decisions made by his predecessor, former President Trump — on issues including the environment, immigration, the U.S. census and regulatory changes. Watch his remarks at the signing ceremony.
Trump pardons Bannon before leaving office
In the final hours of his term, President Trump granted pardons to 73 people, including his former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, and commuted sentences for 70 others. The clemency spree came after the president delivered a video message about his record over the past four years. Paula Reid reports.
Unpacking an unprecedented inauguration
President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will be sworn in Wednesday in an inauguration unlike any before it. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the unusual ceremony, and President Trump's decision to skip it.
Trump says "we will be back" in farewell speech
President Trump delivered a farewell speech at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, D.C., before flying to Florida on Air Force One instead of attending President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Mr. Trump defended his administration's record, wished the new administration "great luck and great success" and said, "We will be back in some form." Watch Mr. Trump's remarks.
Trump's decision to skip Biden's inauguration
After four tumultuous years under President Trump, America will have a new commander in chief. Mr. Trump will not be attending the Inauguration ceremony for incoming President Joe Biden. Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, discusses this and more on CBSN AM.
Analysis of Trump's farewell speech
President Trump delivered a farewell speech on the morning of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, which Mr. Trump chose not to attend. CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and a Democratic strategist, joined CBSN to discuss the outgoing president's remarks.
Analysts look ahead to Biden's inauguration
Ahead of Joe Biden's swearing in as the nation's 46th president, CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez and Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and a Democratic strategist, join CBSN to discuss the historic event.
Trump ends contentious presidential term
Mr. Trump's presidency ended Wednesday after four contentious, and at times, tumultuous years. CBS News correspondent Paula Reid and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to reflect on his term, including how Mr. Trump interacted with the media and handled the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poll: Americans scared, hopeful for next year
New CBS News polls show Americans have concerns about the increase of political division and violence in the country. CBS News Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what the data shows as we head into the first year of Joe Biden's presidency.
Retailers drop My Pillow as CEO promotes false election claims
Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohl's cite floundering sales of Mike Lindell's bedding brand in decision to discontinue product.
Trump issues late-night pardons on eve of inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday ahead of his inauguration.
Trump pardons Steve Bannon, 72 others, and commutes 70 sentences
Former chief strategist Steve Bannon and rapper Lil Wayne were among those pardoned by Trump on his way out the White House door.
Trump frees former aides to lobby their former agencies right away
Signs executive order releasing them from ethics pledge that included five-year ban on lobbying those agencies.
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Trump says ceasefire with Iran over, calls negotiations "waste of time"
Oil prices shot up 5% after President Trump said negotiations with Iran were over, and called it "a waste of time dealing with them."
Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.
Unstable building in Midtown Manhattan forces evacuations, street closures
The unstable building is the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan that is being converted into apartments.
Senate GOP leaders say they've talked with McConnell by phone
The top Republicans in the Senate spoke with the Kentucky Republican by phone this week, according to their spokespeople.
DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow non-citizens to vote
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sent letters to election officials in all 50 states threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote.
Democrats Stevens and El-Sayed spar in tense Michigan Senate debate
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.
Federal court blocks Florida law banning "woke" instruction in universities
A 2-1 ruling from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found Florida's assertion it could control the speech of its employees to be "a breathtaking assertion of power to ban unpopular ideas from public discourse in the very places the state's own statutes recognize as centers of inquiry."
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Why do airlines make passengers check their carry-on at the gate?
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
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License of Utah school where Paris Hilton alleged she was abused is revoked
Utah has revoked the license of a boarding school where Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager, saying the school has "failed to provide applicable health and safety services for clients."
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Navy identifies missing sailor after Arabian Sea emergency landing
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
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Why do airlines make passengers check their carry-on at the gate?
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
USPS raising the price of a Forever stamp starting on Sunday
The cost of a first-class Forever stamp has climbed 41% since 2021, and postal officials have signaled they want prices to rise even more.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Walmart cuts prices on thousands of items, including beef and soda
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
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DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow non-citizens to vote
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sent letters to election officials in all 50 states threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote.
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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Trump says ceasefire with Iran over, calls negotiations "waste of time"
Oil prices shot up 5% after President Trump said negotiations with Iran were over, and called it "a waste of time dealing with them."
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Navy identifies missing sailor after Arabian Sea emergency landing
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mexico probing possible U.S. violation in drug lord capture: "Someone lied"
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
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Prince Harry loses long legal battle against U.K. tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
Common on starring in "Silo" series
Common speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the series "Silo," which is back for a third season. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner reveals what drew him to his character. He also discusses recent performances, including at the BET Awards and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Sophie Chen Keller reads "Little Wonder"
Oprah Winfrey selected "Little Wonder" by acclaimed author Sophie Chen Keller as her latest book club pick. Keller reads an excerpt from her novel about an extraordinary journey of hope and love.
Details emerge of Swift-Kelce wedding
The highly anticipated wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Page Six senior reporter Carlos Greer joins with the emerging details.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
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Satellites search for wildfires from space
FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
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.
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
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New video in Charlie Kirk suspect court case
Prosecutors allege that Tyler Robinson shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he was speaking at an event for Turning Point USA. In court on Tuesday, a judge allowed new surveillance footage from the day the conservative activist was shot and killed.
New video of alleged Kirk murder suspect
Prosecutors revealed new video from the moments before and after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Carter Evans reports from Utah with details on the pretrial hearing there on Tuesday.
Former Bucknell football coach charged
Two years after the death of an 18-year-old football player at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania, the team's former strength and conditioning coach has been hit with felony charges, including aggravated hazing and involuntary manslaughter. Mark Strassmann reports.
Mexico probing possible U.S. violation in drug lord capture: "Someone lied"
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect in court
Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, is back in a Utah court for a preliminary hearing. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more details.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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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.
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.
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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Engineering professor on NYC high-rise fears
In Midtown Manhattan, buildings had to be evacuated after at least two columns were found buckling at a high-rise construction site. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also said there are multiple cracks and sagging floors. Magued Iskander, a professor at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Former ambassador to NATO on Trump, Turkey
President Trump touted his growing relationship with Turkey during a two-day NATO summit in Ankara. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Democratic strategist on Platner's campaign
Democratic support is fading for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after accusations that he sexually assaulted his former girlfriend in 2021. Democratic strategist and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne has more.
FDA investigating infant botulism outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism linked to baby formula. Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused when babies consume bacteria with spores that produce a toxin in the gut. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
New video in Charlie Kirk suspect court case
Prosecutors allege that Tyler Robinson shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he was speaking at an event for Turning Point USA. In court on Tuesday, a judge allowed new surveillance footage from the day the conservative activist was shot and killed.