House passes Iran war powers resolution
The House passed a measure Wednesday that would force President Trump to seek congressional approval for the Iran war. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
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Trump says Iran negotiations are ongoing
President Trump answered reporters' questions on Wednesday from the Oval Office. He covered the "anti-weaponization" fund, Iran, negotiating for the first time with Hezbollah and more topics. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Trump talks Iran, phone call with Netanyahu
President Trump spoke about the war in Iran and a recent phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an interview with the New York Post's "Pod Force One." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Rubio spars with Lieu on Trump health claims
California Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu grilled Secretary of State Marco Rubio about President Trump's health, showing video at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing of past meetings in which Mr. Trump appears to be asleep. Lieu also asked Rubio about the president's health after his repeated medical visits.
Trump touts Iran progress, Tehran hits Kuwait
President Trump said Wednesday that Iran has agreed not to have a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, Tehran fired at U.S. troops in Kuwait. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Weijia Jiang have more.
Rubio on Pulte's intelligence credentials
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, where he was asked about Bill Pulte's intelligence credentials after President Trump appointed him to be the acting director of national intelligence.
Lawmaker presses Rubio on impacts of Iran war
New York Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio about his warnings to President Trump before the Iran war erupted, and pressed him on Mr. Trump's apparent stock investments that may be linked to companies involved in U.S. military infrastructure. Texas GOP Rep. Michael McCaul then allowed Rubio to use his time during the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing to respond to Meeks' questions.
Blanche defends "anti-weaponization" fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told the House Appropriations Committee Tuesday that the Justice Department was no longer moving forward with its "anti-weaponization" fund, but he defended its creation. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Political strategists on election results
Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Kevin Sheridan join CBS News with their take on the primary election results in several states.
Deadly attack on Kuwait airport
Iran launched a deadly attack on Kuwait's international airport, a major escalation following more U.S. "self-defense strikes." CBS News' Sam Vinograd reacts.
Trump names Tulsi Gabbard's replacement
President Trump on Tuesday said housing official Bill Pulte will serve as the acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Weijia Jiang reports.
Key takeaways from the primary elections
Key races in California, Iowa and four other states occurred on Tuesday, reaping mixed results for Republicans and Democrats. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto reports.
Iowa's Randy Feenstra concedes to Zach Lahn
Trump-backed Republican candidate for Iowa governor Randy Feenstra conceded the primary race to Zach Lahn, who CBS News projects will face Democratic candidate Rob Sand for one of this year's most competitive gubernatorial races. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
U.S., Iran trade attacks as Iranian officer says renewed war seems "inevitable"
Prospects for a U.S.-Iran deal appear to be dimming as the war between Israel and Hezbollah grinds on despite Trump saying they agreed to stop fighting.
Blanche says he won't put fund end in writing
Rep. Grace Meng pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund during a House hearing Tuesday. Blanche said the department wasn't moving forward with the fund, but he declined to put that commitment in writing.
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Primary battles are underway in six states; acting AG Todd Blanche testifies before the House Appropriations Committee.
Pence calls for more "traditional" GOP
Former Vice President Mike Pence is again warning Republicans over what he calls "populism" taking over the party. On CBS Mornings, he urged a return to "traditional" conservative ideals. Political strategists Jessica Anderson and Ameshia Cross join with analysis.
How White House security has changed over time
Security at the White House is tighter than ever since April's shooting at the correspondents' dinner. In a new article in The Atlantic, Matt Viser writes about how the recent push for perimeters has collided with the need for access in a democracy. Viser joins "The Takeout" to discuss further.
Pulte facing heavy criticism for DNI appointment
President Trump announced that he is tapping Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Trump administration drops $1.7+ billion fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed Tuesday that the Justice Department will not be moving forward with the nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, but declined to say he would put that in writing. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more on this and the Epstein investigation.
New acting intelligence chief faces criticism
President Trump on Tuesday announced housing official Bill Pulte will serve as the acting director of national intelligence. Pulte has no defense or intelligence experience. CBS News' Samantha Vinograd and Eleanor Watson join to discuss.
California votes could take days to tabulate
California voters are at the polls Tuesday for the state's gubernatorial race, the Los Angeles mayoral contest and more. CBS News' Julie Watts and Anthony Salvanto join with the latest.
Why Iowa's elections are nationally significant
If you want to understand the vast changes in American politics since 2008, changes that led to the Trump era, you must study Iowa, CBS News' Major Garrett argues. Amanda Rooker, chief political reporter for CBS Des Moines affiliate KCCI, joins to unpack the dynamics of Tuesday's primaries in the Hawkeye State.
Blanche: DOJ "not moving forward" with Trump fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers Tuesday that the Justice Department will not move forward with a controversial "anti-weaponization" fund. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree joins with analysis.
Blanche, Dean have heated exchange over Epstein
Rep. Madeleine Dean had a tense line of questioning for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Tuesday over the state of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. See the moment from the House Appropriations Committee hearing.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Data center development turns some landowners into millionaires
Most Americans say they're opposed to data centers. But a lucky few have gotten rich selling their land to data center developers.
Patrick Clancy's lawyer threatens conspiracy theorists with legal action
Patrick Clancy, Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband, issued a scathing statement to conspiracy theorists who have been claiming he was involved in the deaths of the couple's children - "There will be consequences."
N.H. voters choose nominees for open Senate seat, and more races to watch today
Both Democrats and Republicans are targeting the Senate seat that will be vacated by Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is not running for reelection.
Dangerous Hurricane Lowell passing just west of Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell was skirting western Hawaii, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain and punishing waves, the National Hurricane Center said.
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Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods take effect
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
Drought, rising costs and beef import pressures squeeze Wyoming ranchers
"It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.
What's open and closed on Labor Day 2026? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.
Gas prices at record high for any Labor Day, as diesel hits all-time record
The average price of regular gas was $4.15 a gallon on Labor Day, well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, and diesel was at a new all-time record of $5.90.
Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
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N.H. voters choose nominees for open Senate seat, and more races to watch today
Both Democrats and Republicans are targeting the Senate seat that will be vacated by Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is not running for reelection.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods take effect
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
Kushner attributes the lack of progress on Gaza to upcoming Israeli elections
U.S. efforts to advance plans to disarm Hamas and open the way for investment into rebuilding Gaza have stalled.
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Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Far-right AfD wins big in German regional election, falls short of majority
Alternative for Germany failed to secure an absolute majority in the state legislature to govern alone and overcome the so-called firewall of mainstream parties' refusal to work with AfD.
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What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
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Ukrainian woman designing a ballistic missile to put Moscow in reach
Before Russia invaded, Iryna Terekh designed patios. Now she runs a Ukrainian defense company testing a missile she says will soon put Moscow in range.
Lithuania training civilians to defend against a Russian invasion
Lithuania is teaching civilians young and old to help defend their tiny nation from a hypothetical Russian invasion, and telling Putin, "We don't fear you."
France investigates removal of female Eiffel Tower staff for Hindu group's visit
The mayor of Paris announced an investigation into why female staff at the Eiffel Tower were taken off duty for a visit from a Hindu religious group.
2 paintings by Renoir stolen from museum in France, officials say
Authorities are seeking thieves who broke into the Renoir Museum in the French Riviera and stole two paintings by the impressionist master, local authorities say.
Russian strikes on Kyiv resume as soon as Witkoff, Kushner peace talks end
Russian strikes pummeled Ukraine's capital as soon as a three-day pause for peace talks with President Trump's envoys ended.
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Secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary makes debut
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, already serving an 11-year sentence for defrauding investors, is now also the star of a new documentary co-created by an absurdist comedian. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the story.
King Charles: Harry, Meghan won't work as royals
Prince Harry and Megan Markle have returned to the U.K., but not to any official royal duties. But just in case there is any hint of confusion, King Charles released a letter of clarification on Monday. CBS News' Holly Williams has details.
Fall television season set to begin
Labor Day weekend not only marks the traditional end of summer, but the start of the fall television season. The Hollywood Reporter senior editor Alex Weprin joins CBS News to discuss.
Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on NYC following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes and help revitalize a shattered city.
Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on New York City following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, producer Jane Rosenthal, looked for ways to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes. The Tribeca Film Festival, which debuted in 2002, has not only successfully launched a new generation of filmmakers; it has also helped revitalize the city in what De Niro called "an act of defiance." Tracy Smith talks with De Niro and Rosenthal about their festival's mission: to use art as an antidote to what they see as traumatic times facing America.
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Data center development turns some landowners into millionaires
Most Americans say they're opposed to data centers. But a lucky few have gotten rich selling their land to data center developers.
OpenAI hypes GPT-6 Astra
OpenAI announced GPT-6 Astra as its most powerful model yet, with some saying that the era of artificial general intelligence is here. Meanwhile, concerns about cybersecurity and tech regulation are rising. Axios tech policy reporter Maria Curi joins CBS News with 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.
The positive side of data centers
While data centers bother many, some lucky landowners have become millionaires by selling property to developers. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Self-driving AI Uber put to the test
Leigh Kiniry tests out an autonomous, AI-powered Uber in London.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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2 paintings by Renoir stolen from museum in France, officials say
Authorities are seeking thieves who broke into the Renoir Museum in the French Riviera and stole two paintings by the impressionist master, local authorities say.
Accused killers of American and Australian surfers go on trial in Mexico
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast in April 2024 when they were shot dead in Baja California.
Mom found guilty of abuse for letting 5-year-old walk outside alone
"We just expected that as soon as this gets in front of a prosecutor actually looking at it and a judge, this is all gonna go away," Karyann Parkinson said.
Mom convicted after letting son walk alone
A Virginia mother is walking the line between helping a child develop their independence and criminal child neglect, fighting charges of abuse after letting her 5-year-old son walk outside alone. CBS News' Mark Strassmann is following the story.
Secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary makes debut
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, already serving an 11-year sentence for defrauding investors, is now also the star of a new documentary co-created by an absurdist comedian. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the story.
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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.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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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.
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OpenAI hypes GPT-6 Astra
OpenAI announced GPT-6 Astra as its most powerful model yet, with some saying that the era of artificial general intelligence is here. Meanwhile, concerns about cybersecurity and tech regulation are rising. Axios tech policy reporter Maria Curi joins CBS News with more.
The positive side of data centers
While data centers bother many, some lucky landowners have become millionaires by selling property to developers. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Taliban uses U.S. equipment left behind
The Taliban is using U.S. military equipment that was left behind when the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Hurricane Lowell impacts Hawaii
Hawaii residents are sheltering from Hurricane Lowell's might. CBS News' Carter Evans has more details.
Norah O'Donnell returns to CBS Mornings
Norah O'Donnell returned to "CBS Mornings" as a co-host alongside Gayle King and Nate Burleson. "I'm feeling great! Thanks for having me back," O'Donnell said.