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President Trump fired his Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday. New York Times State Department correspondent Gardiner Harris, CBSN political contributor and Real Clear Politics reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, and CBSN political contributor and Washington Post congressional reporter Ed O'Keefe speak to CBSN about why the firing came now, after months of speculation that he was headed out the door.
Gina Haspel has been tapped to replace CIA director Mike Pompeo as leader of the agency, after President Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and named Pompeo his successor. If confirmed, Haspel will be the first female director of the CIA, but there is some controversy surrounding her nomination. Michael Morell is a former acting director of the CIA and a CBS News senior national security contributor. He joins CBSN to discuss the changes, and what Haspel's leadership will mean for the agency.
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov calls claims that the country was involved in the poisoning of an ex-spy on British soil "nonsense." British Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed "extensive retaliation" against the country if its proven Russia used the nerve agent on the former spy. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN from London.
Americans may be growing increasingly addicted to the technology around them, which may have negative effects. Meanwhile, tech companies are facing backlash for the growing levels of addiction, with advocates pushing for them to do more to combat the negative effects. Todd Spangler, Variety's New York digital editor, wrote the cover story for this month's Variety Magazine on the subject, titled "Hooked on hardware? Tech giants face tough questions over device addiction." He discusses it on CBSN.
President Trump made the trip Tuesday to the Southern California border shortly after ousting Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Rex Tillerson said his commission as Secretary of State will terminate at midnight, March 31. Watch his remarks.
CIA deputy director Gina Haspel is the president's choice to replace Mike Pompeo at the agency. Pompeo is replacing Rex Tillerson as secretary of state. Jeff Pegues reports on why Haspel was chosen for the history-making role.
"60 Minutes" aired a wide-ranging interview with Rex Tillerson less than a month ago. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan asked him about the possibility that he would be forced out. Brennan joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Tillerson's firing and the foreign policy differences between the former secretary of state and President Trump.
President Trump has fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. This move has been in the works since late last year. But a State Department official says the president did not explain his decision to Tillerson. Major Garrett reports.
President Trump told reporters he was talking about removing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson for a "long time," and said that the two had disagreed on things like the Iran deal.
President Trump is making his first trip to California since taking office. The president is at odds with many leaders in the Democratic stronghold on issues like his planned border wall. A new CBS News poll shows 60 percent of Americans oppose the wall, but 77 percent of Republicans favor it. Mireya Villarreal reports.
President Trump has replaced Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Tillerson, a former Exxon CEO, had served barely one year in charge of the State Department. Major Garrett reports.
President Trump makes his first visit to California since taking office. Many state and local leaders in the state oppose his immigration policies. Major Garrett reports.
Republicans who control the House Intelligence Committee say they've finished investigating Russian election meddling. They concluded there was "no evidence" of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russians. Jeff Pegues reports on the disputed GOP report.
The House Intelligence Committee announced an end to their investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election. Before that, the White House announced a gun control plan which would arm teachers, but not increase the age to buy certain firearms. The Trump administration also announced the conditions North Korea would have to satisfy before talks. Niall Stanage, White House columnist for The Hill, joins CBSN with all of Monday's headlines.
Voters in southwestern Pennsylvania are preparing to vote for their next congressman in the state's 18th congressional district. The special election is receiving national attention, and the region has seen rallies headlined by President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. PoliticsPA managing editor Paul Engelkemier joins CBSN to look at the keys to victory for each candidate and discuss what's at stake.
Mona Charen is a syndicated conservative columnist and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. She joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red and Blue" to discuss her contentious appearance at CPAC last month, and what the future of the Republican party looks like in the Trump era.
President Trump says he will meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization. Markos Kounalakis, a foreign affairs columnist at McClatchy D.C., joins CBSN to discuss this latest development in U.S.-North Korean relations.
Conservatism in the Trump era; Is the U.S. headed toward authoritarianism?
House GOP: No evidence of collusion; How to prevent an avalanche.
Democrat Conor Lamb is looking to win a congressional seat Tuesday in a Pennsylvania district that President Trump won by 20 points in 2016. Republican Rick Saccone is getting help from the Republican party, including Mr. Trump, to try to keep the district red. CBS News' chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN from Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, with an update on the race.
Adult film star Stormy Daniels is trying a new approach to telling her story about an alleged affair with the president. Her attorney Michael Avenatti explains why to Julianna Goldman.
Adult film star Stormy Daniels is offering to repay President Trump $130,000, the same amount she received from his personal attorney, in order to speak openly about their alleged affair. That could include possible text messages and photos that she may have. CBS News correspondent Julianna Goldman reports.
President Trump welcomed the 2017 World Series champion Houston Astros to the White House on Monday to mark their first-ever series win. The president called their win a fitting tribute to the spirit of Houston after the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey.
President Trump said this week that he believes North Korea will commit to suspending missile tests before and during his summit with Kim Jong Un. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports.
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left "several tens of people" dead and dozens more injured.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Plan ahead as banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday.
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Plan ahead as banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday.
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
The average cost of a conventional 30-year U.S. mortgage continues to edge down, while rates on other home loans fell to less than 5.5%.
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
Chief Justice John Roberts says the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation's judicial system.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left "several tens of people" dead and dozens more injured.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a fatal road crash near Lagos on Monday.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
The latest wave of sanctions targets oil traders and vessels that are helping prop up President Nicolás Maduro's regime, the Treasury Department said.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of strangulation, assault and battery following an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month. Diggs' attorney, David Meier, said in a statement that the wide receiver "categorically denies" the allegations and "looks forward to establishing the truth" in court. CBS News Boston's Aaron Parseghian has more.
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
As thousands in the U.S. gear up to celebrate the new year, snow and rain are coming down harder in parts of the country. Meteorologist Rob Marciano has the latest forecast.