Christie says Trump Jr.'s meeting "doesn't help" political cynicism
"If there's collusion, that's a major issue. If there isn't, then I don't think it is," Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie said Monday, according to a report
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McCain recovers from surgery as health care vote remains on hold
80-year-old Arizona senator was well enough to take calls Monday after undergoing procedure to remove blood clot above left eye
Trump-branded items absent from "Made in America" week event
President Trump and daughter Ivanka's product lines are manufactured overseas, where labor is cheaper and there are fewer regulations
No signs yet of a "Trump slump" for foreign tourism
The numbers don't reflect industry fears that unwelcome-sounding presidential rhetoric would scare away visitors
Afghan girls robotics team competes after visa obstacles
Six teenage girls from Afghanistan gained last-minute entry into the country after President Trump intervened, allowing them to compete in an international robotics competition
Kremlin turns up the heat on U.S. over seized assets
"We still hope that our American colleagues will demonstrate a certain political wisdom and political will," Kremlin spokesperson says
Senate Democrats ask for Kushner security clearance review
Blumenthal, Franken and Hirono have all requested for a formal review of Kushner's access to the White House
White House, President Trump prepare for "Made in America" week
White House press secretary said it's "not appropriate" for him to discuss how "Made in America" campaign will affect Trump-owned businesses
"Devil's Bargain": How Steve Bannon helped elect Donald Trump
Author Joshua Green on the relationship between the former right-wing website executive who advised the businessman and populist candidate
Extended transcript: Al Gore on environmentalism, Trump, and solving the climate crisis
In this expanded interview, former Vice President talks about how he came to preach the dangers of a warming planet, and why he is optimistic, despite Trump pulling U.S. out of Paris Climate Agreement
"Devil's Bargain": Bannon and Trump
The new book "Devil's Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump and the Storming of the Presidency" chronicles how the former executive chairman of the right-wing website Breitbart News has been a part of Donald Trump's trusted circle for many years. Author Joshua Green visits "CBS This Morning" to talk about the president's relationship with his advisor.
Record number of Afghan civilians killed in 6 months
United Nations report finds 12% increase in civilians killed by insurgent attacks compared to 1st half of 2016
Despite low job approval, Trump remains defiant
New poll shows only 36 percent of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance so far
Macron says his charm offensive may soften Trump's climate stance
After a tense handshake at their first meeting in May, Macron said they gained "better, intimate knowledge of each other" during Mr. Trump's recent visit to Paris
Warner on Trump Jr., others testifying: "I want to hear from everyone in that meeting"
"What we've seen is a constant effort to hide contacts with Russians. We've seen this pattern repeat itself," Sen. Mark Warner said on "Face the Nation"
John's Notebook: Doing the right thing
Politics, the President said, is not the nicest business -- but there are also examples of the opposite: people behaving morally when it was easier not to
Jay Sekulow: President aware of "no other meetings" with Russians
"He's been very clear on that," says Jay Sekulow, a member of President Trump's legal team and chief counsel at the American Center for Law and Justice
Transcript: Jay Sekulow on "Face the Nation"
Jay Sekulow is a member of Mr. Trump's legal team and chief counsel at American Center for Law and Justice
Trump greets guests at golf tournament amid concerns about Trump Jr. meeting
While president appeared in good spirits, privately advisers are concerned about revelations of Kremlin-linked attendees of June 2016 meeting
Trump campaign paid Trump Jr.'s lawyer 11 days before Russia story broke
FEC filing shows law firm representing Donald Trump Jr. received $50,000 from President Trump's reelection campaign
White House hires in-house "special counsel" for Russia probe
The White House has added a lawyer to be in-house counsel -- not outside -- as President Trump's Russia scandals grow
Insurance groups tear into latest health care bill as "simply unworkable"
As Senate Republicans fight to unite their own party on a passable health care bill, insurers say Sen. Ted Cruz's amendment is harmful
Afghan girls robotics team allowed in by Trump arrives in U.S.
The six-girl team and their chaperone completed their journey just after midnight from their hometown of Herat, Afghanistan
"No contact with Russians," testifies ex-Trump campaign adviser
Trump campaign data and digital director Brad Parscale tweeted on Friday that he'll speak with House investigators
What has changed in the Senate health care bill, and what hasn't?
Senate Republicans on Thursday released the latest version their health care legislation, with a few notable differences
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Trump says U.S. to "keep" Strait of Hormuz, impose 20% fee on cargo
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister to finish Senate term
President Trump recommended that South Carolina's governor appoint the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
1 person killed in Maine shooting involving ICE, state House speaker says
A person was killed during a shooting in Maine involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday morning, state House Speaker Ryan Fecteau said.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
At least 27 killed in Bangkok beer hall fire, authorities say
Video shared by first responders shows a huge blaze, with flames coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao bar in the northern part of the Thai capital.
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Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister to finish Senate term
President Trump recommended that South Carolina's governor appoint the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
1 person killed in Maine shooting involving ICE, state House speaker says
A person was killed during a shooting in Maine involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday morning, state House Speaker Ryan Fecteau said.
Bison tosses man 8 feet in the air at Yellowstone, video shows
A 65-year-old man was thrown 8 feet into the air by bison who charged at him in Yellowstone National Park, video shows.
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Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
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Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister to finish Senate term
President Trump recommended that South Carolina's governor appoint the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Republican Sen. Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham, and Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie discuss the Iran war.
McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
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Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
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British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
Europeans sanction Russia over alleged "sabotage and espionage" attacks
Paris will summon Russia's ambassador and the EU and U.K. are announcing new sanctions over an alleged "vast cyber campaign" targeting European countries.
Truck carrying wedding guests hit on Indonesia highway, killing 13, police say
A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two other trucks on a busy highway in Indonesia's, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police say.
Speedboat capsizes off southern Vietnam, killing 15 tourists
"They were being submerged by the waves but still waving their hands for help," a witness said.
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"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
7/12: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: The only successful coup in U.S. history; Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"; Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.; singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; and a Tuscany tradition: wine barrel races.
Milepost: David Attenborough
This week, British documentarian Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 years old in May, broke the record for oldest nominee for a Primetime Emmy Award, earning two nominations this year.
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
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.
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British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
Nolan Wells' parents speak out
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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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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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.
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.
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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Videos show aftermath of Bangkok bar fire
At least 27 people were killed after a fire broke out at a beer hall in Bangkok, Thailand. CBS News' Anna Coren has the latest.
Iran, U.S. fighting over Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the U.S. have both claimed control over the Strait of Hormuz after trading more strikes over the weekend and into Monday. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has the latest.
Lindsey Graham's key accomplishments
Tributes are pouring in for longtime South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died Saturday at 71 from an aortic dissection, according to the medical examiner's preliminary findings. CBS News' Fin Gomez breaks down some of his key accomplishments.
"Dear David": Neighbors helping neighbors
In this week's "Beg-Knows America," CBS News contributor David Begnaud shares three stories of people helping to make a difference. A Seattle woman spreads hope with a pep talk box. Plus, a Gen Z New Yorker cleans up the city one sidewalk at a time and a veteran uses a drone to reunite lost pets with their families.
Find love at World Cup viewing parties
The World Cup is not only bringing people together for the love of soccer, but some are turning watch parties into a chance to make a real connection. Maria Avgitidis, a professional matchmaker and founder of Agape, shares tips on how to use the tournament to kick off a new romance.