SCOTUS to weigh taking up Trump immunity bid
Former President Donald Trump appealed his claim of absolute immunity to the Supreme Court on Monday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to examine how the high court could respond.
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CBS News poll: South Carolina Republicans give Trump large lead over Haley
As in other states, more see Trump as "fighting" for them; Haley's South Carolina "home state" status is not seen as factor in the 2024 GOP primary election.
Trump leads Haley in new CBS News poll
A new CBS News poll shows former President Donald Trump holding a significant lead over his remaining primary rival Nikki Haley. In South Carolina over the weekend, Haley slammed Trump for saying he would not protect certain NATO allies from a Russian attack. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
How voters view Trump's NATO comments
During a rally over the weekend, former President Donald Trump suggested he would let Russia attack a NATO ally if he felt they weren't spending enough money on defense. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on how voters are feeling about the remarks ahead of the South Carolina primary.
GOP lawmakers who condemned Jan. 6 attack now endorse Trump
Some Republican lawmakers who labeled the attack as domestic terrorism or decried insurrectionists are now siding with Trump in the 2024 presidential race.
Lawmakers who condemned Jan. 6 endorse Trump
In 2021, Donald Trump faced fierce criticism from many Republican lawmakers following the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Today, many of those same legislators are supporting the former president's White House bid. CBS News politics reporter Hunter Woodall joins "America Decides" to discuss how the tides have turned in the three years since the attack on the Capitol.
Poll: Trump holds big lead in South Carolina
A new CBS News poll of the Republican primary race in South Carolina shows former President Donald Trump with a 35-point advantage over Nikki Haley, the state's former governor. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto, Caitlin Huey-Burns and Major Garrett have more.
Judge to move ahead with evidentiary hearing in Trump Georgia 2020 election case
Fulton County judge to move forward with evidentiary hearing to consider Trump co-defendant's motion to disqualify Fani Willis from Georgia election interference case.
Trump asks Supreme Court to pause immunity ruling in 2020 election case
Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to pause a lower court's ruling that rejected his claims of presidential immunity.
Trump asks SCOTUS to pause immunity ruling
Former President Donald Trump has requested a stay of the appeals court ruling that denied his request for immunity from federal prosecution. It's now up to the Supreme Court to take up his case. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson examines what could happen next.
Deadline for Trump to appeal immunity ruling
Former President Donald Trump has until Monday to appeal a federal appeals court's ruling denying his claim of immunity in special counsel Jack Smith's 2020 election interference case against him. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Senate advances bill to fund Ukraine, Israel
In a rare Sunday session, the Senate advanced a bill that would send aid to Ukraine and Israel, but it's facing opposition from former President Donald Trump and in the House from both parties. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Trump suggests he wouldn't defend NATO allies
Former President Donald Trump was expected to play up a special counsel report criticizing President Biden's memory during a rally over the weekend. Instead he drew international scorn for suggesting he'd allow Russia to attack NATO allies, depending on how much defense money the member state spends. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
NATO chief says Trump comment "undermines all of our security"
"I expect that regardless of who wins the presidential election, the U.S. will remain a strong and committed NATO ally," Jans Stoltenberg says.
Becker on differences between Trump and Biden's handling of documents
David Becker, CBS News election law contributor, tells "Face the Nation" that the behavior outlined by President Biden in special counsel Robert Hur's report is being handled differently than how former President Donald Trump's allegedly handling of classified documents "mainly because he withheld those documents."
Haley: Trump "mocks" members of military
2024 Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley tells "Face the Nation" that after former President Donald Trump said her husband is "gone," the nation's president can't be someone who "mocks our men and women who are trying to protect America."
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks with Nikki Haley, the last Republican candidate standing against former President Donald Trump. Plus, Sen. Chris Murphy, one of the key negotiators of the short-lived bipartisan border bill, joins ahead of Sunday's planned vote.
Trump indicates he "would encourage" Russian aggression against "delinquent" NATO allies
Trump's comments come as Republicans in Congress have become increasingly skeptical of providing additional aid money to Ukraine.
Trump questions absence of Haley's deployed husband from campaign trail
Nikki Haley's husband, Maj. Michael Haley, is on deployment in Africa.
Fallout from special counsel report continues
The controversial report from Republican special counsel Robert Hur has sparked new debate about President Biden's age and his decision to seek reelection. In his report, Hur recommended no criminal prosecution regarding President Biden's retention of classified documents, but he did refer to the president's memory at least nine times, describing him as a "well meaning, elderly man with a poor memory." Christina Ruffini has the latest.
Trump campaigning at Pennsylvania NRA event
Former President Donald Trump is campaigning Friday in Pennsylvania, a state that swung for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential elections. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen is covering the push to sway the battleground state's voters.
Biden responds angrily to special counsel report
President Biden issued a scathing criticism of the special counsel report into the president's handling of classified documents, which specifically found that Mr. Biden's memory "appeared to have significant limitations." In a news conference, Mr. Biden said his memory is "fine" and "has not gotten worse" over the course of his presidency." Weijia Jiang has the latest from the White House.
Political fallout from Biden report
President Biden strongly disputed how his memory was described in a special counsel report released Thursday and said, "I know what the hell I'm doing." The report is the result of a yearlong investigation into Mr. Biden's handling of classified documents from his time as vice president. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe have more.
Political strategists on Biden's memory
After a special report critical of President Biden was released, the White House hastily arranged a press conference where the president defended himself. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBS News to discuss how this could all play out for Mr. Biden politically as well as a chaotic week on Capitol Hill over immigration.
More details on Trump ballot case
The Supreme Court appears to be favoring Donald Trump in his appeal of a ruling in Colorado that bars him from appearing on the state's primary ballot. The state had ruled him ineligible due to his actions around the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman was inside the courtroom for the hearing and has more.
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Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer says she'll testify if Trump grants her clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
Savannah Guthrie pleads for public's help in search for missing mom Nancy
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
Vonn responds to well-wisher in first social media post after crash
Lindsey Vonn thanked a journalist who wished her well on social media a day after suffering a broken leg in a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Winter Olympics committee says it's looking into medals breaking apart
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
New video from deadly Brown University shooting is released
New video footage from the day of the Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine others was released Monday.
China sentences Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison
Family of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon and vocal critic of China's Communist rule, calls his prison sentence cruel, and the "end of justice."
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
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Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
New items, such as a strawberry matcha loaf, represent the chain's latest effort to boost sales as part of its "Back to Starbucks" campaign.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for public's help in search for missing mom Nancy
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
U.S. makes final in Olympic curling mixed doubles, facing Sweden for gold
Team USA's mixed doubles curling gold medal match against Sweden is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 10.
How much is a Winter Olympics gold medal worth as shiny metal prices soar?
Olympic medals have what's known as a "melt value." But they're worth far more financially than their mineral contents, an auction expert notes.
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Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
New items, such as a strawberry matcha loaf, represent the chain's latest effort to boost sales as part of its "Back to Starbucks" campaign.
How much is a Winter Olympics gold medal worth as shiny metal prices soar?
Olympic medals have what's known as a "melt value." But they're worth far more financially than their mineral contents, an auction expert notes.
Eddie Bauer's retail operator declares bankruptcy
Eddie Bauer, a 106-year-old retailer, points to declining sales and "tariff certainty" as factors behind its latest move to seek bankruptcy protection.
Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
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Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer says she'll testify if Trump grants her clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
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Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Gonzales defends conditions at Texas detention center with measles outbreak
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, which houses families and children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
Lawmakers in standoff over ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline approaches
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Tony Gonzales join Margaret Brennan.
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
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Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
U.S. makes final in Olympic curling mixed doubles, facing Sweden for gold
Team USA's mixed doubles curling gold medal match against Sweden is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Meet the American girl skiing into Philippines Winter Olympics history
Skier Tallulah Proulx, 17, was raised in the U.S., but she's making Olympic history as the Philippines' first female, and youngest athlete in any Winter Games.
13 people died in Italian mountains over last week as Olympics start
Fresh snowfall during recent storms and wind-swept snowcaps on weak internal layers have created especially risky conditions, rescuers said.
Winter Olympics committee says it's looking into medals breaking apart
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
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Cultural impact of Bad Bunny's performance
Ingrid Fajaro, a staff writer at Billboard, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the cultural impact of Bad Bunny's halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Bad Bunny holds top 6 spots on U.S. Spotify chart after Super Bowl show
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Ranking the 2026 Super Bowl ads
Ad Age editor-in-chief Jeanine Poggi joins "CBS Mornings" to break down which ads during Super Bowl LX stood out and if some missed the mark.
The evolution of the quad, ice skating's most daring jump
When self-proclaimed "Quad God" Ilia Malinin landed seven quad jumps in a single program last December, he boisterously ushered in a new era of skating with his daring routines.
Recapping Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. Bad Bunny's halftime show highlighted Puerto Rican culture and featured Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga, but drew criticism from President Trump. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Savannah Guthrie asks for public help for mom
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie posted a new video Monday pleading for the public's help in the search for her missing mother, Nancy. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has more.
Cops: 1 in custody after Maryland school shooting
Police say one person is in custody after at least one person was shot at a Maryland high school on Monday. CBS affiliate WUSA reports.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for public's help in search for missing mom Nancy
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
School shooting reported in Maryland
At least one person has been shot at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland. The school is on lockdown and one person has been taken into custody.
Update on Guthrie search, now in second week
Authorities are still searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, as another apparent ransom deadline approaches. Guthrie was reported missing on February 1. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has more.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Savannah Guthrie asks for public help for mom
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie posted a new video Monday pleading for the public's help in the search for her missing mother, Nancy. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has more.
Cops: 1 in custody after Maryland school shooting
Police say one person is in custody after at least one person was shot at a Maryland high school on Monday. CBS affiliate WUSA reports.
School shooting reported in Maryland
At least one person has been shot at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland. The school is on lockdown and one person has been taken into custody.
Democrat wins Louisiana special election
Louisiana Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez beat her Republican opponent by double digits Saturday in a special election for a state House seat in a district President Trump won by 13 points in 2024. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Details on Trump push for SAVE act
President Trump is pushing for new legislation that he says will prevent non-citizens from voting in federal elections, even though it's already illegal and instances of noncitizens voting are rare. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.