Trump spending bill veto threat: How lawmakers are reacting
Hours before a deadline to act, the president suggested he might veto the bill to keep the government running
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Jimmy Carter: I'm willing to help Trump on North Korea
The former president tells "Sunday Morning" the White House has briefed him on developments with Kim Jong Un
Who is John Bolton, the new national security adviser?
Trump's new top adviser has argued that the U.S. should attack Iran and North Korea
Rosenstein announces indictment of Iranians for "conspiring" to hack U.S. entities
The deputy attorney general called the defendants "fugitives from justice"
Trump threatens to veto omnibus spending bill
After indicating he supports the bill, President Trump said he's considering vetoing it because it doesn't fully fund his border wall or protect Dreamers
Trump's China tariffs leave room to negotiate
White House refrains from lowering the boom on Chinese imports and lets U.S. companies offer guidance
Senate passes massive spending bill, avoiding shutdown
The $1.3 trillion bill funds the government through the end of September while raising domestic and military spending
Suburban discontent may be Democrats' path to House majority
"Across the board, every single indicator points to one thing: a Republican bloodbath," said Republican strategist Terry Sullivan
Trump's legal team shakeup may indicate a change in strategy
John Dowd is out, Joe diGenova is in, and former chief White House strategist Steve Bannon says he thinks Mr. Trump is "going to war" over the Russia probe
Asia reacts to Trump's pick of hard-liner John Bolton
President's choice of new national security adviser leaves one ally "a bit surprised," as tension with China likely set to mount
Stories about Trump replacing McMaster were "fake news" — until they weren't
Just last week, it had appeared national security adviser H.R. McMaster's departure was imminent — but White House officials insisted the speculation was false
Former Playboy model who allegedly had affair with Trump speaks out
McDougal has filed a lawsuit claiming people close to Trump colluded to keep her silent about an alleged 2006 affair
China pushes back, threatens new tariffs on pork and other goods
President Trump directed the U.S. to impose an estimated $50 billion in tariffs on China, which will go into effect in at least 45 days
H.R. McMaster replaced by John Bolton as national security adviser
Trump broke the news of McMaster's departure in a tweet Thursday
House Intelligence approves release of report on Russia probe
Democrats on the committee criticized the report. Ranking Member Adam Schiff called it "a fundamentally unserious effort"
Trump tariff's announcement leads to huge stock market plunge
Fears of a trade war led to dramatic sell off on Wall Street where it closed down 724 points Thursday -- or just under 3 percent
Bannon pleads ignorance about Facebook data mining
President Trump's former chief strategist discussed Cambridge Analytica, which he once helped run
Trump hosts Greek Independence Day celebration
Meanwhile, Congress is battling for a new spending deal and the Dow closed down more than 700 points after his tariffs announcement
Trump announces new tariffs on China
Trump also said he still wants to testify before special counsel Robert Mueller
Trump exempts five more countries from steel and aluminum tariffs for now
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told Congress Thursday which countries would get an initial exemption from the tariffs Trump announced earlier this month
Trump tweets that Biden would "go down" in fight with president
"He doesn't know me, but he would go down fast and hard, crying all the way. Don't threaten people Joe!" Trump tweeted
Tillerson bids State Department farewell
Trump announced the firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson last week in a tweet. Tillerson hasn't mentioned Trump's name publicly since he was fired
Mulvaney says Trump "looks forward to signing" spending bill
"The president supports the bill, looks forward to signing it," Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney said
Trump says he'd like to testify in Mueller's Russia probe
Trump's comments come after his top attorney on his personal legal team resigned
House passes $1.3 trillion spending bill
The legislation now goes to the Senate to avert a government shutdown midnight on Friday
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Iran says 14 killed in U.S. strikes ahead of Khamenei's burial
Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is being buried as the U.S. and Iran exchange escalating attacks.
Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
Bonnie Tyler, who sang "Total Eclipse of the Heart," dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Analysis: Some of largest ICE facilities haven't been inspected in over a year
Detention facilities are now inspected every year or every other year rather than twice a year, a CBS News analysis of inspection reports found.
Judge orders release of over $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump case
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
1 year after Supreme Court limited broad injunctions, groups see shifting landscape
More than one year after the Supreme Court restricted the use of nationwide injunctions, groups challenging President Trump's agenda have relied on other mechanisms to broadly block his policies.
NASA chief flew private military jets over D.C. for July 4th despite FAA disapproval
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flew private military jets over D.C. in a flyover Saturday — with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as a passenger — despite safety objections from the FAA.
A Florida airport is now named after Trump, with old airport code still used for now
Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.
Suspect's roommate in Charlie Kirk killing given immunity for recorded statements
Prosecutors revealed that the roommate of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was given "use immunity" in exchange for providing recorded video statements to investigators about the case.
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Analysis: Some of largest ICE facilities haven't been inspected in over a year
Detention facilities are now inspected every year or every other year rather than twice a year, a CBS News analysis of inspection reports found.
1 year after Supreme Court limited broad injunctions, groups see shifting landscape
More than one year after the Supreme Court restricted the use of nationwide injunctions, groups challenging President Trump's agenda have relied on other mechanisms to broadly block his policies.
Second Memphis fatal shooting in 4 days by federal task force, officials say
A member of a federal crime-fighting task force in Memphis shot and killed a man there on Wednesday, the second fatal shooting by a task force member in four days.
What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
Suspect's roommate in Charlie Kirk killing given immunity for recorded statements
Prosecutors revealed that the roommate of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was given "use immunity" in exchange for providing recorded video statements to investigators about the case.
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A Florida airport is now named after Trump, with old airport code still used for now
Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.
Judge orders release of over $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump case
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
White House announces "Freedom Fuel" gas station selling $3.47 gasoline
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
Stocks slide, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
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A Florida airport is now named after Trump, with old airport code still used for now
Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.
1 year after Supreme Court limited broad injunctions, groups see shifting landscape
More than one year after the Supreme Court restricted the use of nationwide injunctions, groups challenging President Trump's agenda have relied on other mechanisms to broadly block his policies.
Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
NASA chief flew private military jets over D.C. for July 4th despite FAA disapproval
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flew private military jets over D.C. in a flyover Saturday — with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as a passenger — despite safety objections from the FAA.
Suspect's roommate in Charlie Kirk killing given immunity for recorded statements
Prosecutors revealed that the roommate of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was given "use immunity" in exchange for providing recorded video statements to investigators about the case.
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What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
What to know about infant botulism
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
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."
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Iran says 14 killed in U.S. strikes ahead of Khamenei's burial
Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is being buried as the U.S. and Iran exchange escalating attacks.
Cartel violence hits World Cup despite warnings: "Getting massacred"
The attacks came as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has spent months grappling with how to address endemic criminal violence in Mexico.
June was the hottest on record for Western Europe, second hottest globally
A new report by the Copernicus Climate Change Service also found that June temperatures in Western Europe were nearly 5.5 degrees above average.
U.S. military launches second night of strikes against Iran
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system
"A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Bonnie Tyler, who sang "Total Eclipse of the Heart," dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The War and Treaty performs "Litty"
The War and Treaty performs "Litty" from their new album "The Story of Michael and Tanya" at the historic Woolworth Theatre in Nashville.
Goo Goo Dolls perform "Slide"
The Goo Goo Dolls perform their hit song "Slide" as America rings in its 250th birthday
2026 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Cristo Fernández on kid's book, loving soccer
"Ted Lasso" actor Cristo Fernández shares the inspiration behind his new children's book "Fútbol is Life!" The bilingual book draws on Fernández's childhood experiences growing up in Guadalajara and is "a love letter to the game" of soccer.
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China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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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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Cartel violence hits World Cup despite warnings: "Getting massacred"
The attacks came as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has spent months grappling with how to address endemic criminal violence in Mexico.
Lawyers battle over evidence in Kirk case
In Utah, a judge is weighing whether 23-year-old Tyler Robinson should face trial for the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and whether a recorded interview with Robinson's former roommate and romantic partner should be made public. Carter Evans reports.
Person of interest in custody after stray bullet hits 5-year-old in Detroit
Kaizer, 5, is expected to make a full recovery after a stray bullet struck him while he rode his bicycle near his west side Detroit home Tuesday evening, his family said.
Parents of football player who died speak out after charges filed against ex-coach
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is charging former Bucknell coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk death back in court
Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder, is due back in court today as he faces Day 3 of preliminary hearings. This comes after prosecutors unveiled footage of him on the Utah college campus where Kirk was killed. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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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.
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Rahm Emanuel delivers tough love on Israel
Former Chicago mayor and former U.S. ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel spoke at Tel Aviv University on Wednesday. The potential Democratic presidential candidate called to end unconditional U.S. support for Israel as part of a larger political shift among Democrats.
Analysis of Trump revoking Iran's oil waver
The rise in oil prices comes after the Trump administration on Tuesday revoked a waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
Middle East expert on U.S. strikes on Iran
U.S. Central Command said the U.S. military is conducting a new wave of strikes on Iran at the direction of the president. The second night of strikes came after President Trump said the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was over as far as he was concerned. Will Todman, senior fellow for the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, has more.
Graham Platner suspends his campaign
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign following sexual assault allegations. He has denied all claims. The 41-year-old announced his decision in a social media video on Wednesday. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.