Jan. 6 committee focuses on Trump's inaction
The Jan. 6 House select committee presented evidence showing that former President Donald Trump did not call law enforcement or military leaders as the Capitol riot ensued.
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Giuliani pushed to delay election certification
Even after the Capitol riot had ended, President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, pushed to delay the election certification, the Jan. 6 committee showed Thursday.
Cheney's opening remarks at Jan. 6 hearing
Rep. Liz Cheney, the vice chair and one of two Republicans on the House Jan. 6 committee, delivered opening remarks during the prime-time hearing held Thursday night. The hearing is designed to show the American public what the committee has learned so far about the Capitol riot and former President Donald Trump's role. Watch Cheney's remarks here.
Thompson says Trump "betrayed his oath"
Jan. 6 committee chairman Bennie Thompson opened Thursday's primetime hearing by describing former President Donald Trump's inaction on Jan. 6., 2021, when a violent mob invaded the Capitol. Thompson recently tested positive for COVID-19 and gave his statement in a video address.
Barr says he "did not agree" with Trump's stolen election claim
On Thursday night, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol played recorded testimony from former Attorney General William Barr, who was in his office at the time of the riot. In his testimony, Barr says he told then-President Trump the idea of a stolen election was "bullsh**."
Former aide: Meadows, Giuliani sought pardons
Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified at a public hearing of the House Jan. 6 committee that Meadows and Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani sought pardons after the Capitol attack. Watch a portion of her testimony.
Never-before-seen testimony airs at Jan. 6 hearing
The House Jan. 6 committee's first public hearing is halfway through. So far, it has featured never-before-seen video testimony from that day. "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell is joined by CBS News' Nikole Killion, John Dickerson, Nancy Cordes, Robert Costa and Scott MacFarlane to provide analysis.
Analysis of Day 2 of House Jan. 6 hearings
The House committee investigating Jan. 6 heard taped testimony Monday from former Attorney General BIll Barr, Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien and others who said the former president knew there was no evidence to support his claims of election fraud. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell discusses the key takeaways with a panel of CBS News correspondents and analysts.
Pottinger, Matthews discuss Trump's Pence tweet
Matthew Pottinger, a former National Security Council official, and Sarah Matthews, a former deputy White House press secretary, described their response to former President Donald Trump's tweet about former Vice President Mike Pence on Jan. 6.
Arizona voters head to the polls for primary
Voters in Arizona cast ballots Tuesday in primaries drawing national attention. Two GOP candidates for governor are in a dead heat, according to recent polling. Melanie Mason, national political correspondent at the Los Angeles Times, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss these races.
Hispanic voters' support for GOP increases
A new Wall Street Journal poll finds that Republican support is increasing among Hispanic voters. Chuck Rocha, the president of Solidarity Strategies, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the findings.
Pennsylvania, Texas play big role in 2020
President Trump and Joe Biden have been spending a lot of time campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, and Democrats are trying to flip Texas blue for the first time since 1976. CBS Pittsburgh station KDKA's Jon Delano and Politico's Renuka Rayasam joined "Red and Blue" to break down the latest in those states.
Ryan not seeking re-election
House Speaker Paul Ryan, who is second in line for the presidency, said he would not be seeking re-election in 2018. Bloomberg TV chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joins "Red & Blue" to discuss next steps for the GOP ahead of Ryan's retirement.
House Jan. 6 committee prepares presentation
The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is planning on giving a multimedia presentation about how the events unfolded. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins Elaine Quijano and Caitlin Huey-Burns on "Red & Blue" with the latest on the investigation.
Trump tax plan
Geoff Bennett of NPR and Time White House correspondent and CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller join "Red & Blue" to discuss the unveiling of the Republican tax framework.
Preview of Biden's State of the Union address
President Biden is set to give his State of the Union address during a tumultuous time in the world. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson joins "Red & Blue" with his insights on what to expect.
Trump to issue pardons in final days
With less than two days to go until President Trump's term ends, a senior administration official tells CBS News Mr. Trump plans to issue 50 to 100 pardons and commutations Tuesday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, and Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the tense mood in Washington ahead of Inaguration Day.
Georgia official on Trump's 2020 claims
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss his new book, "Integrity Counts," and the phone call he famously received from then-President Trump urging him to find more votes in the 2020 election.
Exit polls reveal voters' top concerns
CBSN's Lana Zak joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with a look at the early exit poll data and what we're learning about the issues that mattered most to voters in the 2020 election.
Supreme Court rules on Trump taxes
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that prosecutors in New York can subpoena the president’s financial records. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the ruling and the White House reaction.
Nevada tight Senate race
A key swing state's Senate race is coming down to the wire, as Democrats seek to retake the Chamber come November. Steve Sebelius, a political analyst at the CBS affiliate KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the battle incumbent Republican Senator Dean Heller is facing in Nevada.
Native American programs
President Trump's budget proposal includes cuts to programs that benefit Native Americans. University of North Dakota professor Mark Trahant joins "Red & Blue" to discuss what kind of message this budget sends.
U.S. imposing new sanctions on Russia
The Trump administration says it will impose new sanctions on Russia due to its role in the chemical weapon attack that sickened former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the U.K. last spring. CBS News' Kylie Atwood joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with details.
Trump heads home after historic summit
President Trump said Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his commitment to complete denuclearization, while North Korea said the U.S. agreed to "reciprocal concessions." Isaac Stone Fish, CBSN contributor and senior fellow at the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down the agreement.
Expert weighs in on COVID tests and masks
COVID-19 cases are hitting record levels in the U.S. as the Omicron variant spreads and hospitalizations rise. The CDC is considering updating its mask recommendations, and Donald Trump is speaking up about the benefits of vaccines. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest.
FBI releases photos, videos of subject in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
ICE chief, immigration officials defend deportations at House hearing
The leaders of three major immigration agencies defended the Trump administration's deportations in testimony before lawmakers on Tuesday.
Maryland mom plans to self-deport after her child died while she was in ICE custody
A Maryland mother is planning to self-deport after she was taken into ICE custody, causing her to miss her son's death.
Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
Lutnick defends visit to Epstein's island with his family
Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein released recently show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
Irish man held by ICE says he had U.S. work permit, fears for his life
Seamus Culleton says he's been held for 5 months in a "filthy" ICE detention camp despite a U.S. work permit and green card application.
National Guard soldier leaves rifle in New Orleans bathroom
A National Guard spokesperson said the weapon was returned to the Louisiana National Guard "and the soldier and incident are being handled internally," CBS affiliate WWL reported.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
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Lutnick defends visit to Epstein's island with his family
Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein released recently show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
National Guard soldier leaves rifle in New Orleans bathroom
A National Guard spokesperson said the weapon was returned to the Louisiana National Guard "and the soldier and incident are being handled internally," CBS affiliate WWL reported.
FBI releases photos, videos of subject in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court justices "get along well"
Ketanji Brown Jackson told "CBS Mornings" that the justices "have learned how to adapt to being in an environment with people who have very strongly held but different views."
Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
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Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
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.
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Lutnick defends visit to Epstein's island with his family
Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein released recently show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
Tom Malinowski concedes in special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's seat in Congress
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court justices "get along well"
Ketanji Brown Jackson told "CBS Mornings" that the justices "have learned how to adapt to being in an environment with people who have very strongly held but different views."
Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
Judge rejects Trump administration's effort to obtain Michigan voter data
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
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What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
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.
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Irish man held by ICE says he had U.S. work permit, fears for his life
Seamus Culleton says he's been held for 5 months in a "filthy" ICE detention camp despite a U.S. work permit and green card application.
Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
King Charles says royals will help if police probe Andrew's Epstein ties
King Charles II says the royal family will support U.K. police as they look into a report that the monarch's brother Andrew shared secret info with Epstein.
Ukrainian Olympian says he'll defy IOC ban on helmet honoring war victims
The International Olympic Committee has barred a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet with images of fellow athletes killed in Russia's invasion.
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Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Trial over social media addiction in kids begins
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction in children. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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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.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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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Photos of subject in Nancy Guthrie search
FBI Director Kash Patel posted on social media photos of a subject in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's mother. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
FBI releases photos, videos of subject in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
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FBI offers $50,000 in Nancy Guthrie case
The FBI is now offering a $50,000 reward in the search for Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing on Feb. 1. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have the latest.
Latest news on Epstein files backlash
Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth Amendment during her congressional testimony on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. This comes as the world reacts to the latest batch of documents released by the Justice Department. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Holly Williams have more.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
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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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Photos of subject in Nancy Guthrie search
FBI Director Kash Patel posted on social media photos of a subject in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's mother. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Trump echos support for Kevin Warsh
President Trump said that he "made a mistake" by not nominating Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair during his first term. Kristin Myers, the ETF editor-in-chief for AssetTV, joins with more.
White House excludes Democratic governors
The White House said it was not inviting any Democrats to the National Governors Association's annual meeting next week with the president, a traditionally bipartisan event. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Thompson press immigration heads at hearing
Rep. Bennie Thompson, the top democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee, questioned the leaders of three immigration agencies about body cameras and training time for officers, and asked whether they have been involved in planning for guarding voting precincts. His last question comes after President Trump called on Republicans to "nationalize" elections.
McCaul questions ICE chief about Minneapolis
GOP Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas questioned acting Director Todd Lyons about the situation in Minneapolis after the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Lyons said he's "seen a deescalation" in the city after border czar Tom Homan was sent to manage the immigration operation.