China rejects Trump's call to join U.S.-Russia denuclearization talks
Beijing says Trump's call for China to join the U.S. and Russia to reduce nuclear weapons stockpiles is "neither reasonable nor realistic."
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Trump moves to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as she vows to sue
President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. Her attorney countered that they plan to file a lawsuit challenging the move.
Trump clashes with Fed board member Lisa Cook
A standoff is brewing between President Trump and economist Lisa Cook. Mr. Trump tried to fire her, claiming "there is sufficient cause" to believe that Cook made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements. Cook fired back that "President Trump has no authority to remove her" from the independent Federal Reserve and vowed to file suit. Nancy Cordes reports.
D.C. crime stats amid National Guard deployment
A new CBS News data analysis shows Washington, D.C., has seen a 49% year-over-year drop in violent crime since President Trump deployed National Guard troops in the city. CBS News' vice president of data journalism, John Kelly, has more.
Judge tosses lawsuit against Maryland judges
A judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit against all 15 of Maryland's federal judges, delivering a legal blow to the Trump administration. The lawsuit stemmed from an order that blocked federal immigration officials from immediately removing migrants who challenged their detention status. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the case.
Questions about Trump move to fire Lisa Cook
President Trump has taken his fight with the Federal Reserve to another level, demanding the removal of one of the Central Bank's governors. Overnight, Trump posted an apparent termination letter online, saying that he removed Lisa Cook over allegations that she committed mortgage fraud. But there are questions about Mr. Trump's authority to remove Cook. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Jo Ling Kent break the situation down.
Changes coming to House Freedom Caucus
Four members of the House Freedom Caucus are set to exit Congress after the 2026 midterms. Paul Kane, senior congressional correspondent for the Washington Post, joins "The Takeout" to examine what's driving the lawmakers out.
Cracker Barrel rebrand unites Trump, Democrats
Cracker Barrel's rebrand is marking a rare moment of consensus between Republicans and Democrats. Political strategists Terry Sullivan and Kendra Barkoff Lamy join "The Takeout" with analysis.
FEMA employees warn of lack of preparedness
Nearly 200 current and former FEMA employees warn in an open letter, called the "Katrina Declaration," that the Trump administration has left the country underprepared to respond to natural disasters. Former FEMA Press Secretary Jeremy Edwards, who signed the declaration, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
DNC members clash over how to address Gaza
Members of the Democratic National Committee clashed over how the party should address the ongoing war in Gaza during its annual summer meeting on Tuesday. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details.
State of crime in D.C. since Trump crackdown
It's been a little more than two weeks since President Trump launched a crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane looks at where the crime data stands.
Lisa Cook to Trump: "I will not resign"
An epic legal fight is brewing between President Trump and the Federal Reserve after he moved to fire board governor Lisa Cook. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest. Then, Abha Bhattarai, economics correspondent for The Washington Post, and Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general, join with analysis.
Jack Smith lawyers say basis of ethics probe against him is "imaginary"
An ethics probe has been launched into Jack Smith's handling of two investigations of Donald Trump before the 2024 election.
New Federal Reserve statement on Trump, Cook
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday issued a new statement regarding President Trump's move to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
Trump administration threatens funding for 3 states over trucker English rules
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
Trump comments on Taylor Swift, takes questions
President Trump took questions on a host of issues following his Cabinet meeting Tuesday at the White House, speaking about the Federal Reserve, his crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement and more.
Trump wants death penalty for murders in D.C.
President Trump said Tuesday that the death penalty will be sought for murders that take place in Washington, D.C., as the administration's crime crackdown in the city continues. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
States told to enforce English for truckers
Washington, California and New Mexico are being put on a deadline to begin enforcing the Department of Transportation's new English language requirements for commercial truck drivers. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Trump move to fire Fed governor: What we know
President Trump announced his firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday following months of public attacks against the central bank. Cook and her attorney responded Tuesday saying the president has no legal basis for the move and that they plan to file a lawsuit challenging the firing. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Jo Ling Kent have more.
Details on Trump's Fed firing
President Trump said he fired Fed Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in a social media post on Monday that included her apparent termination letter, where Mr. Trump alleges that Cook committed mortgage fraud. In response, Cook says no cause exists "under the law" for her firing. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more details.
Trump says he's fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook
President Trump announced Monday that he's fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after months of public attacks against the central bank. In a letter posted on social media, Trump accused Cook of making false statements on mortgage documents, actions he claimed were "gross negligence" and "potentially criminal."
House committee subpoenas Epstein estate
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena to the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, requesting more than a dozen categories of documents. Lawmakers are also looking for entries within a book created by Epstein's associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, for his 50th birthday. The Wall Street Journal reported last month that President Trump had allegedly signed a letter in that book. The president denied the report and called it "fake" in a defamation lawsuit against the publication.
Reporter's Notebook: Economic data vs. narrative
President Trump's praise of a controversial ad campaign gave American Eagle a boost, but his tariffs weigh heavier than words. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Why did Trump back U.S. government stake in Intel?
President Trump called the government's recent 10% in semiconductor chipmaker Intel a good deal. The administration converted nearly $9 billion in federal grants to the company into Intel stock. Jo Ling Kent has more.
DNC chair urges Democrats to "fight"
Top Democrats emphasized party unity and railed against President Trump's policies on the first day of the Democratic National Committee's annual summer meeting in Minneapolis Monday. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
CNN and MS NOW staffers turned away from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that MS NOW, CNN and Politico would be banned from the White House.
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U.S. touts 1 billion barrels of oil escorted out of Strait of Hormuz
Following more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he'll make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Pentagon releases UFO files with documents on secretive military program
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Appeals court rejects Trump's third-country deportation policy
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
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CNN and MS NOW staffers turned away from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that MS NOW, CNN and Politico would be banned from the White House.
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
Firefighters struggle with staffing shortages amid record wildfire season
Wildfires have burned more than 8.5 million acres of land in the U.S. this year, and at the peak of the season, there weren't enough people or equipment to fight them.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
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Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
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CNN and MS NOW staffers turned away from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that MS NOW, CNN and Politico would be banned from the White House.
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Appeals court rejects Trump's third-country deportation policy
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
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Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
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Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
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Bella Kay performs "iloveitiloveitiloveit"
"Rolling Stone" dubbed Texas-born singer-songwriter Bella Kay an artist you need to know. Her songs about alienation, heartache and survival have broken through to a massive audience, with hit song "The Sick" streaming over 220 million times. Her debut album, "My Reckless Abandon," is out now. Here's Bella Kay with "iloveitiloveitiloveit."
Bella Kay performs "The Sick"
"Rolling Stone" dubbed Texas-born singer-songwriter Bella Kay an artist you need to know. Her songs about alienation, heartache and survival have broken through to a massive audience, with hit song "The Sick" streaming over 220 million times. Her debut album, "My Reckless Abandon," is out now. Here's Bella Kay with "The Sick."
Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter of "Barely Breathing," dies at 56
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Princess Diana's brother makes new claims
The brother of the late Princess Diana claims in his upcoming book that then Prince Charles seemed "upbeat" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash in 1997. When asked about these allegations, Buckingham Palace referred to a statement it released earlier this week saying that the king "is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory, even many years after such a loss." Watch more of Charles Spencer's conversation with Mark Phillips on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Diana's brother on Charles' reaction to death
Princess Diana's brother, Earl Charles Spencer, makes stunning allegations in a new memoir against then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III, and his reaction to Diana's death. Holly Williams reports.
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AI experts call for independent safety auditors
More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have signed a public letter to express the need for independent AI safety evaluators. Princeton computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, who signed the letter, joins CBS News to discuss.
Nvidia CEO says AI development shouldn't be slowed
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, the world's largest chipmaker, told "Sunday Morning" that tech companies should push forward with the development of artificial intelligence despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back due to unease about the technology.
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.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
AI expected to loom large over Trump-Xi summit
President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C., on Thursday amid mounting concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time. Watch more of the interview on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Holdout juror in Clancy case speaks
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case has released a statement. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
Grandmother sues Fargo, ND, over facial tech
A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo, North Dakota, after facial recognition software linked her to a crime she didn't commit, which led to a nearly six-month stay in jail. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
Uber must pay $40 million in wrongful death suit
A woman was hit and killed after an Uber driver forced her and her friend out of his car on a freeway. Now, Uber has been ordered to pay $40 million after the victim's family brought forth a wrongful death suit. CBS News' Lauren Pozen reports.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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.
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.
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Inside a U.S. aircraft carrier amid Iran war
CBS News' Tom Hanson took an exclusive tour of the USS George Washington, one of two U.S. aircraft carriers in the region launching attacks against Iran.
NYPD prepares for U.N. General Assembly
The United Nations General Assembly kicks off next week. President Trump and foreign leaders, including Benjamin Netanyahu, are expected to speak. Anna Schecter spoke to the NYPD about security efforts.
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico
President Trump says he will bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. Trump added that other media outlets could be added to his ban.
The 40-year mystery that shocked horse racing
A racehorse worth $50 million in today's currency was kidnapped from a stud farm in Ireland by masked gunmen and never seen again. 60 Minutes reports one of sport's great unsolved mysteries, Sunday.
Bella Kay performs "iloveitiloveitiloveit"
"Rolling Stone" dubbed Texas-born singer-songwriter Bella Kay an artist you need to know. Her songs about alienation, heartache and survival have broken through to a massive audience, with hit song "The Sick" streaming over 220 million times. Her debut album, "My Reckless Abandon," is out now. Here's Bella Kay with "iloveitiloveitiloveit."