Senate committee advances bill to protect Mueller
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he will not hold a full Senate vote on the measure
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Trump lawyer expected to plead the Fifth
President Trump's longtime personal lawyer Michael Cohen says he will invoke his Fifth Amendment rights in the Stormy Daniels lawsuit. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues explains what this means for the president and the special investigation into Russian meddling.
Trump greets Wounded Warrior Project soldier riders at White House
Trump will welcome wounded veterans to the White House as part of the annual bicycle ride
Trump talks Ronny Jackson, Michael Cohen on Fox News
Trump lambasted his own Justice Department, defended his former VA nominee and distanced himself from his personal attorney in wide-ranging phone interview
VA nominee withdraws amid misconduct claims
Ronny Jackson withdraws nomination to serve as Veterans Affairs secretary following accusations that he exhibited a pattern of reckless behavior
Impact if U.S. backs out of Iran nuclear deal
French President Emmanuel Macron says he thinks President Trump will back out of the Iran nuclear deal in the next two weeks. Macron capped a three-day state visit with an address to a joint meeting of Congress where he urged the U.S. not to abandon the deal. Margaret Brennan, who spoke to Macron Wednesday, reports.
Commentary: What Ronny Jackson reveals about our politics
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Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to plead the Fifth
The president's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, says he will plead the Fifth in the Stormy Daniels lawsuit. The move allows Cohen to avoid testifying about the deal to keep the adult film actress from talking about an alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump before he was president. Jeff Pegues reports.
Scientists suspect mountain collapse at N. Korea nuke test site
"Necessary to continue to monitor any leakage of radioactive materials that may have been caused by the collapse," researchers say
"Caravan" of migrants reaches U.S. border
Relatively low number of central Americans arrive in Tijuana as U.S. warns "asylum fraud" will be met with prosecution
Suspect arrested in "Golden State Killer" case
Nearly four decades after the crimes began, police in California have arrested and charged a man they believe to be the infamous "Golden State Killer." Joseph DeAngelo, 72, faces two counts of murder. Diane Dimond, journalist and contributor to Investigation Discovery, joins CBSN to discuss what lead police to Deangelo.
VA nominee allegations
Democrats on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee distributed new allegations against President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs on Wednesday. Dr. Ronny Jackson is accused of overseeing a hostile workplace environment within the White House Medical Unit, drinking while on duty, and improperly giving out medication. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss the controversy.
Ronny Jackson has meeting with White House officials
President Trump still backs the embattled Ronny Jackson to head the VA, but there is a stronger expectation Jackson will withdraw his name, CBS News' Major Garrett reports
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French president argues for Iran deal
Politico reporter Louis Nelson joined CBSN to dicuss French President Emmanuel Macron's speech before Congress Wednesday. Macron urged President Trump to stay in the Iran deal and rejoin the Paris Climate Accord.
Kanye West tones down Trump praise at Kardashian's urging
Kanye West is tempering his declaration of love for President Trump after his wife intervened
French president: I believe Trump will exit Iran deal
But the French president said if the U.S. decides to get rid of the Iran deal, it will be a mistake
France's Macron on Iran nuclear deal
Addressing Congress, French President Emmanuel Macron urged that the Iran deal should not be abandoned without having something "more substantial instead." He said Iran should never possess nuclear weapons.
Macron on environment: "There is no planet B"
French President Emmanuel Macron says he predicts that the U.S. will rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement. Addressing a joint session of Congress, he said France and the U.S. could work together to make the planet "great again."
Supreme Court hears travel ban case
The Supreme Court is considering whether the president can indefinitely keep people out of the country based on nationality. Eric Citron, a partner at the law firm Goldstein and Russell P.C., joins CBSN to discuss the case and predicts there will be no end to legal challenges to the president's policy.
VA nominee under fire
The chair of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee says President Trump's VA nominee deserves to be heard. Dr. Ronny Jackson's confirmation hearing was postponed amid allegations of inappropriate conduct on the job, and some senators are expressing frustration with the vetting process. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to explain.
EPA chief's new rule
EPA chief Scott Pruitt proposes a new rule which would limit the agency's ability to create regulations, especially around public health and pollution. CBS News White House reporter Jacqueline Alemany joins CBSN to discuss.
New allegations against Ronny Jackson
White House physician Ronny Jackson is denying the latest allegations against him, and the admiral is pressing ahead with his nomination to head the Department of Veterans Affairs. President Trump is standing behind him. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Will the White House stick with Jackson?
Ronny Jackson, President Trump's pick to be the next Veterans Affairs secretary, is facing increasing scrutiny. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett discusses new allegations against Jackson.
Supreme Court takes on travel ban
The Supreme Court indicated Wednesday it agrees that President Trump has the authority to ban travelers from a number of countries, including some majority-Muslim countries, in the name of national security. Lower courts had previously struck down versions of the ban. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
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Trump threatens to invade Iran, "obliterate" its energy resources
Energy markets remain volatile as President Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.
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Michigan synagogue attack was act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, officials say
Federal officials on Monday for the first time labeled the March 12 attack at Temple Israel as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
What to know about the legal fight over Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Army reviewing apparent military helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's house
Kid Rock shared videos to social media that appear to show two Army helicopters outside of his Tennessee home.
DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Fighter jets intercept plane near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
Fighter jets were scrambled over Palm Beach after a civilian plane breached restricted airspace near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, officials said.
How quickly will airport security lines ease after TSA workers get paid?
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
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JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel costs climb amid Iran war
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
Online sports betting linked to rising delinquency rates, report finds
A study from the New York Fed found that delinquency rates increased faster in states where online sports betting is legal.
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Michigan synagogue attack was act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, officials say
Federal officials on Monday for the first time labeled the March 12 attack at Michigan's Temple Israel as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group.
Army reviewing apparent military helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's house
Kid Rock shared videos to social media that appear to show two Army helicopters outside of his Tennessee home.
NYT accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
The New York Times says the Defense Department flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting press access to the Pentagon.
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JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel costs climb amid Iran war
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
Online sports betting linked to rising delinquency rates, report finds
A study from the New York Fed found that delinquency rates increased faster in states where online sports betting is legal.
Fed's Powell tells students not to despair despite tough job market
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
Air Canada CEO to retire after backlash over English-only crash message
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
Brent crude touches $115 a barrel, while U.S. stocks recover some losses
With stocks cheaper than they were before the Iran war, some investors are looking for an opportune time to buy.
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Army reviewing apparent military helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's house
Kid Rock shared videos to social media that appear to show two Army helicopters outside of his Tennessee home.
NYT accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
The New York Times says the Defense Department flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting press access to the Pentagon.
DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
What to know about the legal fight over Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
Air Canada CEO to retire after backlash over English-only crash message
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
Thieves grab paintings by 3 masters from Italian museum in under 3 minutes
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions from an Italian museum in under three minutes, reports say.
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NYT accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
The New York Times says the Defense Department flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting press access to the Pentagon.
Extended Interview: Stars of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Tony Award-winner André De Shields, Ken Ard, Junior LaBeija and Leiomy, who star in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, the directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca learns some tricks from the dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
David Oyelowo on new psychological thriller
Award-winning actor David Oyelowo speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the psychological thriller "Newborn." The film follows Chris Newborn as he tries to rebuild his life and reconnect with family after serving seven years in solitary confinement. Oyelowo explains how he prepared for his role and speaks about losing his father to cancer on the first day of shooting the movie.
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Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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.
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
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Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
Thieves grab paintings by 3 masters from Italian museum in under 3 minutes
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions from an Italian museum in under three minutes, reports say.
Fugitive accused of killing 2 cops is shot dead after 7-month manhunt
Desmond Freeman fled into dense bushland in August last year after shooting and killing two police officers who came to search his rural home.
Denise and Aaron Quinn Get the Last Word
A couple is attacked as they slept. They later team up with law enforcement and get their assailant to confess to more crimes. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
Attack survivors, not believed by police, get the last word against kidnapper
After their kidnapping case drew national attention because they were accused of making it up, Denise Huskins Quinn and Aaron Quinn worked with law enforcement to help uncover additional crimes committed by their attacker – helping to bring justice to other victims and reclaiming their own story.
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Artemis II to launch this week
NASA is hoping to lift off Wednesday on its Artemis II mission that will send a four-member crew on a nine-day trip around the moon and back before splashing down off the coast of San Diego. Mark Strassmann has more.
Meet the astronauts about to make history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Astronauts prepare for Wednesday moon launch
The Artemis II crew is in quarantine ahead of a launch scheduled for Wednesday. If all goes well, the crew will fly around the far side of the moon, going farther from Earth than any human in history. Mark Strassmann reports.
Artemis II astronauts say they're "ready to go" for moon launch
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Karoline Leavitt gives update on Iran talks
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke to reporters Monday about negotiations concerning the Iran war. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Congress on recess, partial shutdown continues
The DHS shutdown, now the longest in history at 45 days, is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Blood clot catch may have saved man's life
March is blood clot awareness month and doctors stress that early detection can be lifesaving. It's estimated that each year, blood clots kill tens of thousands of Americans. Natalie Brand shares one man's story
Latest on U.S. troop buildup in Middle East
Thousands more U.S. forces are arriving in the Middle East as the war in Iran enters its second month. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Spike in marathon runners boosts local economies
A post-pandemic running boom is changing the sport with millions of people joining run clubs and signing up for races each year, even the toughest marathons. Evyn Moon takes a look at the surge in applicants and the big impact these events have on their communities.