Israel threatens "complete destruction" of Gaza for Hamas' crimes
Israel has reportedly killed 500 people with its renewed assault in Gaza, as its threats to Palestinian civilians take on an increasingly menacing tone.
Donald Trump
American manufacturer of food for malnourished babies lays off staff amid USAID upheaval
A company's contract with USAID was spared from massive cuts to the agency. It still hasn't been paid.
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
What's next for the Education Department
President Trump announced the signing of an executive order that would begin the process of dismantling the Department of Education "once and for all." Erica Brown explains. Then, Jon Valant, director of the Brookings Institution's Brown Center on Education Policy, joins with analysis.
List names Venezuelans deported to El Salvador
CBS News has obtained the names of 238 Venezuelan men deported to El Salvador and imprisoned. The White House insists they were all members of a Venezuelan gang, but that is in dispute. Nancy Cordes has more.
List of men deported to El Salvador revealed
CBS News has obtained a list of the 238 Venezuelan men the Trump administration recently deported to El Salvador. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
GOP leaders warn Trump against abandoning NATO
Despite decades of cooperation, a report from NBC News finds President Trump is considering ending the U.S. practice of having a four-star general oversee NATO military operations. The Republican chairs of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees are calling on the Trump administration to not unilaterally make any strategic decisions. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details.
Trump tries to remove trans service members
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing back against a federal judge's ruling that blocks President Trump's executive order barring transgender people from the military. CBS News national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Social Security Administration changes coming
At the end of March, social security recipients will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone and may need to visit a field office in person. The changes come as a federal judge temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive records. Democratic Rep. Mike Levin of California joins "America Decides" to discuss how the new requirements could impact his constituents.
Progressives send scathing letter to Schumer
Five progressive groups are calling on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to "fight for us or step aside" after he supported the Republican spending bill. In a letter to the senator, the organizations expressed a desire for more aggressive leadership in the Senate. Oriana González, reporter at NOTUS, and Margaret Talev, director of Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship, join to discuss.
What will change for education after order?
President Trump is moving to dismantle the Department of Education. He signed an executive order on Thursday that the White House says will begin the process of shutting down the agency. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs reports.
Judge: Trump White House evaded obligations
A federal judge Thursday afternoon said the federal government "evaded its obligations" to answer his questions over deportation flights to El Salvador this weekend. Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general, and Jessica Levinson, CBS News legal contributor, join "America Decides" with analysis.
Bernie Sanders on future of Democratic Party
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is joining Sen. Bernie Sanders for several stops on his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour as they look to energize voter discontent with the Trump administration. The rallies come as Republicans face backlash at town halls across the country. CBS News' Taurean Small and Nidia Cavazos have more.
Legal standoff over deportations escalates
After the Department of Justice missed a Thursday filing deadline about details sought by a federal judge on the Trump administration's deportation flights to El Salvador, the judge called the department's response "woefully insufficient." CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Jennifer Jacobs have the latest.
3 biggest roles of Education Department
President Trump is preparing to take executive action to dismantle the Department of Education. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes breaks down the biggest roles of the federal agency.
Trump secures pay hike for wildland firefighters as DOGE cuts staff
Wildland firefighters will keep a 4-year-old pay hike under a GOP-led spending bill signed by President Donald Trump.
Trump signs Education Department order
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to begin the process of dismantling the Department of Education. Mr. Trump still needs Congress' approval to fully get rid of the department.
Judge blocks deportation of Georgetown researcher detained by ICE
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the government from deporting a Georgetown University researcher who was detained by immigration authorities earlier this week.
Deadline on deportation case passes
It is not clear if the federal judge presiding over the case on mass deportation flights to El Salvador received the additional information he requested from the Department of Justice. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
White House on judge on El Salvador case
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has sharp critiques for the federal judge presiding over the case on mass deportation flights to El Salvador. This comes as the court awaits more details on the flights in question. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Kirsty Coventry elected as first woman and first African to lead IOC
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee.
Trump's Education Dept. process starting
President Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education is set to begin with the signing of an executive order on the matter. CBS News' Willie James Inman has the latest.
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest
Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the Taliban's decision to release American George Glezmann was "a goodwill gesture" to President Trump.
Transgender military members open up about possible ban
Active duty service members discussed what it means to potentially face the ends of their military careers under President Trump's executive order.
What's next for Ukraine-Russia war
President Trump expressed optimism about his separate calls this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Nina Khrushcheva, professor in the Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs of International Affairs at the New School, joined CBS News to discuss the calls and what happens next between Russia and Ukraine.
Live
Iran and U.S. ramp up tit-for-tat strikes as Khamenei laid to rest
Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was buried amid an escalating exchange of fire on the 132nd day of the war.
Here's who's vying to replace Graham Platner as Maine Democratic Senate nominee
Graham Platner's move to suspend his Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation has prompted a mad dash in Maine, as Democrats position themselves as replacements to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Houston was not intended target, DHS says
The Department of Homeland Security said the officer who fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston was not wearing a body camera.
First on CBS
Schiff launches inquiry into DOJ's closure of tainted baby formula probe
Sen. Adam Schiff is launching a congressional inquiry into why the Justice Department shuttered a long-running criminal investigation into bacteria-tainted infant formula.
First on CBS
Scaled-back Alibaba settlement reflects DOJ's approach to food and drug cases
The scaled-backed Alibaba settlement reflects a broader trend by the DOJ of pulling back on criminal enforcement of corporate cases involving the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices.
Trump's proposed arch needs structural revisions to earn final approval
Washington, D.C., has height restrictions, and the National Planning Commission offered a solution to meet them for the 250-foot proposed arch.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect said "he wishes he hadn't done it," roommate says
Lance Twiggs said in a recorded interview with a Utah prosecutor that he saw Robinson the day after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed.
Home prices across the U.S. hit an all-time high
Sky-high housing prices make even starter homes too expensive for most Americans, housing data show.
Questions arise over new Air Force One after Trump uses old plane
The Secret Service advised that President Trump take the old plane to depart Turkey, according to people briefed on the situation.
U.S.
More U.S.
Lynette Hooker may have returned to sailboat before disappearance, source says
Investigators are looking into the possibility that a Michigan woman who went missing in the Bahamas earlier this year may not have fallen overboard from a dinghy as her husband has claimed.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Houston was not intended target, DHS says
The Department of Homeland Security said the officer who fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston was not wearing a body camera.
Firm hired to check air quality after L.A. warehouse fire has controversial history
Arkansas-based Onterris reported "good" air quality after a giant warehouse fire in Los Angeles. Some experts and activists say the testing is inadequate.
First on CBS
Scaled-back Alibaba settlement reflects DOJ's approach to food and drug cases
The scaled-backed Alibaba settlement reflects a broader trend by the DOJ of pulling back on criminal enforcement of corporate cases involving the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices.
Trump's proposed arch needs structural revisions to earn final approval
Washington, D.C., has height restrictions, and the National Planning Commission offered a solution to meet them for the 250-foot proposed arch.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
Home prices across the U.S. hit an all-time high
Sky-high housing prices make even starter homes too expensive for most Americans, housing data show.
Millions of Americans have until July 10 to claim refunds from the IRS
A federal court ruling enabled some taxpayers to seek refunds tied to COVID-era filing deadlines. But that window expires July 10 — here's what to know.
Jet fuel prices have dropped. Why are air fares still so high?
Lower jet fuel costs spell relief for airlines. But that doesn't mean they'll pass savings onto customers by lowering airfares, experts said.
Kia recalling almost 463,000 Tellurides that may catch fire in motion or parked
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
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.
Politics
More Politics
Here's who's vying to replace Graham Platner as Maine Democratic Senate nominee
Graham Platner's move to suspend his Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation has prompted a mad dash in Maine, as Democrats position themselves as replacements to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
First on CBS
Scaled-back Alibaba settlement reflects DOJ's approach to food and drug cases
The scaled-backed Alibaba settlement reflects a broader trend by the DOJ of pulling back on criminal enforcement of corporate cases involving the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices.
Trump's proposed arch needs structural revisions to earn final approval
Washington, D.C., has height restrictions, and the National Planning Commission offered a solution to meet them for the 250-foot proposed arch.
First on CBS
Schiff launches inquiry into DOJ's closure of tainted baby formula probe
Sen. Adam Schiff is launching a congressional inquiry into why the Justice Department shuttered a long-running criminal investigation into bacteria-tainted infant formula.
Questions arise over new Air Force One after Trump uses old plane
The Secret Service advised that President Trump take the old plane to depart Turkey, according to people briefed on the situation.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
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."
World
More World
39 killed in southern China flooding after days of heavy rain
Authorities in southern China say 39 people have died in flooding after days of heavy rainfall from a tropical storm.
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
Irish citizen found guilty of murdering American woman in Hungary
Investigators said Mackenzie Michalski and the suspect met at a nightclub and danced before leaving for the man's rented apartment.
Exclusive
American-made technology guiding Ukraine's strikes into Russia
The American defense firm Shield AI has played an increasingly important role in Ukraine's campaign of strikes in Russia.
Israeli strike kills aid worker who brought World Cup screenings to Gaza
An Israeli strike has killed an aid worker who organized World Cup game screenings for Palestinians in the war-torn Gaza Strip, a hospital director says.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Entertainment
Director of "Aces," breaks down docuseries
"Aces: The ATP No. 1 Club" is a new docuseries on the greatest male tennis players of all time. It features rare interviews from legends who reached number one in the world. Pat Dimon, the director of "Aces," joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Jon Batiste performs "Georgia On My Mind"
Jon Batiste performs the Ray Charles classic, "Georgia On My Mind," as America rings in its 250th birthday.
Julie Chen Moonves on "Big Brother" season 28
Julie Chen Moonves, who hosts "Big Brother," gives "CBS Mornings" a sneak peek inside the house ahead of the season 28 premiere.
Eva Marcille on "All the Queen's Men"
Eva Marcille, who stars in "All the Queen's Men," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's fifth and final season.
Emmy nomination snubs and surprises
"The PItt" and "Hacks" stole the show at the 2026 Emmy Award nominations, with 25 and 24 nominations, respectively. Here are some of the biggest takeaways with Entertainment Tonight reporter Emily Curl.
Technology
More Technology
Technology
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.
Deepfake vulnerabilities in Meta's new AI tool
Meta has launched a new AI-imaging tool called Muse that could make public Instagram users vulnerable to deepfakes. Muse allows other Instagram users to use photos from public accounts to make AI images without explicit approval or knowledge. CNET AI reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more.
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.
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.
Science
More Science
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?
Crime
More Crime
Crime
Roommate interview revealed in Kirk case
In the pretrial hearing of Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, prosecutors played an interview with Tyler Robinson's former roommate and romantic partner on Thursday.
2 killed by feds in separate Memphis shootings
A member of the federal crime task force in Memphis shot and killed a man while DEA agents were serving a drug warrant on Wednesday. On Sunday, two National Guard officers shot and killed Tyrin Johnson. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Court hears from Kirk suspect's ex-roommate
The suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder allegedly told his roommate he "wishes he hadn't done it," an interview played in court on Thursday revealed. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Olympian's plea in Reflecting Pool case
U.S. Olympian David Hearn on Thursday pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Details on hearing in Charlie Kirk murder case
A critical hearing is continuing this week for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Space
More Space
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.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
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.
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.
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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
Director of "Aces," breaks down docuseries
"Aces: The ATP No. 1 Club" is a new docuseries on the greatest male tennis players of all time. It features rare interviews from legends who reached number one in the world. Pat Dimon, the director of "Aces," joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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.
Military breakdown of U.S.-Iran strikes
The U.S. and Iran exchanged their heaviest strikes this week since the signing of the fragile ceasefire just over three weeks ago. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
The food to expect from the Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair opens next month, and they've just released a list of the food attendees can expect. Tony Dokoupil has the preview.
New questions on Bahamas disappearance
According to Lynette Hooker's family, the story her husband Brian has been telling about the night she went missing in the Bahamas is apparently not what investigators believe actually happened. Cristian Benavides has the update.