DOJ expands FBI probe
After an extraordinary string of weekend tweets by President Trump, the Justice Department agreed to dig deeper into allegations that the FBI spied on the 2016 Trump campaign for political purposes. Paula Reid reports.
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WH confirms Trump meeting with top intelligence officials
He met with Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and DNI Dan Coats about his demand for DOJ investigation of possible infiltration of his presidential campaign
Nation Tracker on Trump, the economy
Nearly two in three Americans think the nation's economy is in good shape, and most of them believe President's Trump's policies are at least somewhat responsible for that. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more on the findings from our new Nation Tracker poll.
Trump praises NASCAR fans
President Trump welcomed NASCAR Cup Series Champion Martin Truex, Jr. to the White House, and in remarks on the South Lawn he praised NASCAR fans for standing for the national anthem.
Trump signs order limiting Venezuelan government's ability to liquidate assets
The move comes as the administration denounced Venezuela's presidential election as a "sham"
Trump praises NASCAR drivers for standing for National Anthem
"And I will tell you one thing I know about NASCAR: They do indeed, Brian, stand for the playing of the national anthem, right?" President Trump said
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's tweets on Russia probe short on facts
President Trump claims about the special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation are misleading
Blankenship will pursue West Virginia Senate seat in third-party bid
Blankeship lost the Republican primary in early May, and West Virginia has a "sore loser" clause that could affect his bid to run on the Constitution Party ticket
Supreme Court rules for businesses over workers in arbitration decision
Justice ruled 5-4 Monday, with the court's conservative members in the majority, that businesses can force employees to individually use arbitration to resolve disputes
Trump believes FBI spied on campaign
President Trump is calling on the Justice Department to look into whether the FBI spied on his 2016 campaign for political purposes. CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports.
At Yale commencement, Hillary Clinton tweaks Trump with Russian hat
Clinton said she's concerned about the country's political polarization but said new graduates are prepared to rise to the challenge
Trump says "barriers and tariffs" with China are coming down
With a trade war on "hold" and the president saying China will buy more farm products, U.S. stocks look set to climb
Trump to attend swearing-in of Gina Haspel
The ceremony for Gina Haspel is taking place Monday morning at agency headquarters in Langley, Virginia
Mnuchin says NAFTA negotiations could slide into 2019
Mnuchin says Trump is more determined to get a good deal than he is worried about meeting a specific deadline
Investigators get first look at Michael Cohen raid materials
. Prosecutors say they are investigating possible fraud as they study Cohen's personal business dealings
Trump demands DOJ look into whether FBI "infiltrated" campaign
The president's tweet follows a series of earlier missives in which he slammed the special counsel's probe
Venezuelan leader re-elected in vote U.S. calls a "sham"
Nicolas Maduro claims landslide victory; "It doesn't faze me when they say I'm a dictator."
Jon Meacham: Trump taking advantage of "climate of fear"
"He certainly took advantage of it. He exacerbated it. And fear is an unreasoning," Meacham told "Face the Nation"
Kudlow: Trump admin making "terrific progress" in China trade talks
"We want China to open up markets, lower tariffs, lower non-tariff barriers, give us a chance," Kudlow told "Face the Nation"
Warner: Trump allies "playing fast and loose" with classified info
"If you were to out or to burn such an agent, that person's life could be in jeopardy," warned Warner
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Warner joined us to discuss the New York Times report, the president's response and the possibility for action following the shooting in Santa Fe, Texas
CBS News Nation Tracker poll: Americans give Trump credit for good economy, mixed reviews on N.K.
In midterms, Bernie Sanders carries influence for Democrats; Republicans want candidates close to Trump
Sally Yates talks about her 10 days as attorney general
At a forum, the former acting attorney general says she considered resigning but suggested that a previous interaction with Jeff Sessions convinced her not to
Trump on FBI reports
President Trump has seized on reports that an FBI informant was allegedly embedded in the 2016 Trump campaign. In a series of tweets, Mr. Trump said the FBI implanted, for political purposes "a spy in the Trump campaign." Mola Lenghi reports.
Is immigration a land mine for GOP ahead of midterms?
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested as U.S. guides ships through Strait of Hormuz
The U.S.-Iran standoff erupted in violence again as Project Freedom challenged Tehran's chokehold on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Judge "very troubled" by accused correspondents' dinner gunman's treatment in jail
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
2 U.S. Navy destroyers transit Strait of Hormuz after dodging Iranian onslaught
Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, according to defense officials.
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Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they'll be casting ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers will weigh in on House and state races.
1 missing U.S. soldier in Morocco was trying to save another, officials say
Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
SCOTUS lets redistricting ruling take effect immediately, sparking angry exchange
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said.
The U.S. debt now exceeds the country's GDP. Should we worry?
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A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said.
Infamous drug lord pens letters from U.S. prison, citing "cruel punishment"
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is serving a life sentence at a maximum security facility in Colorado.
From Truth Social to court: Groups challenging Trump get help from his posts
Judges in more than a dozen cases have cited social media posts by President Trump and members of his administration in decisions against the government.
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SCOTUS lets redistricting ruling take effect immediately, sparking angry exchange
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
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How much does a ticket to the Met Gala cost in 2026?
Tickets for Monday's Metropolitan Museum of Art event in New York City are into the six figures — if you get an invite.
Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutdown
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
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Education Dept. probing all-women's Smith College for admitting trans women
The U.S. Department of Education says it's opened an investigation into Smith College, an all-women's institution in Massachusetts, for admitting transgender women.
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in Caribbean, military says
The U.S. military says it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people, as the number of recent strikes continues to ramp up.
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A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
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Spain to "welcome" hantavirus cruise ship as dead passenger's contacts traced
The World Health Organization says there may be some ongoing human-to-human transmission aboard the ship, as it prepares to medically evacuate two passengers.
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The U.S.-Iran standoff erupted in violence again as Project Freedom challenged Tehran's chokehold on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The U.S. military says it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people, as the number of recent strikes continues to ramp up.
Fireworks plant explosion in China kills at least 26, state media say
An explosion at a fireworks plant in a province in central China killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, authorities said. The cause was unknown. The person in charge was detained.
2 U.S. Navy destroyers transit Strait of Hormuz after dodging Iranian onslaught
Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, according to defense officials.
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The Met Gala got underway in New York City Monday night, but it wasn't without controversy. CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher has more.
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively settle
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have reached a settlement in their legal battle over the making of "It Ends With Us." Details of the agreement have not yet been made public.
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The 2026 Met Gala is facing controversy over its honorary chairs, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos. Adrianna Diaz reports.
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A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
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A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
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.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Infamous drug lord pens letters from U.S. prison, citing "cruel punishment"
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is serving a life sentence at a maximum security facility in Colorado.
Gunman shot near Washington Monument
The White House was on lockdown Monday afternoon after the Secret Service shot a gunman just blocks away near the Washington Monument. Nicole Sganga reports.
Cole Allen moved off suicide watch
Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was moved off suicide watch in jail ahead of his appearance in court on Monday. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Claims on shot that hit Secret Service agent
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro is claiming that Cole Allen, the suspect linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, fired a shot that hit a Secret Service agent's vest. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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Update on suspect in D.C. press gala shooting
A federal judge on Monday criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions at the D.C. jail where he is being held. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.