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Investigation into Trump Organization property valuations
The New York attorney general and Manhattan district attorney are looking into whether the Trump Organization broke the law by providing lower valuations of its properties to tax officers and higher estimates to potential lenders, according to The Washington Post. Jonathan O'Connell, a business reporter for The Washington Post, co-authored that report and joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden renominates Powell as Federal Reserve chair
President Biden is nominating Jerome Powell for a second term as Federal Reserve chair. Powell, a Republican who was originally nominated by President Trump, said he will focus on inflation if confirmed again.
U.S. added to list of "backsliding" democracies for 1st time
The Stockholm-based International IEDA organization says a "visible deterioration" of democratic principles began in the U.S. in 2019.
Michael Cohen to be released from house arrest
The former Trump attorney will be released from house arrest after serving a three-year sentence.
Republican governors wrap up annual conference
Republicans are banking on strong showings during the November elections as they try to to turn states red during next year's high-stakes midterms. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins "CBSN AM" with more.
David Drucker on how the GOP is navigating Trump - "The Takeout"
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, host Major Garrett discusses the GOP's handling of Trump with the Washington Examiner's David Drucker.
Bannon to plead not guilty to contempt of Congress charges
In the filing, Bannon said he "freely and voluntarily" waives his "right on the indictment and my right to have it read to me in open court."
Sean Parnell allegations could sink Senate bid
A contentious custody battle is thrusting Pennsylvania Senate candidate Sean Parnell into the national spotlight. The Republican's estranged wife claims he abused her and their children. Jonathan Tamari, a national politics reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, detailed the allegations in a recent article. He joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the specifics of these claims, and how it could impact Republicans' goals of flipping the Senate in 2022.
Homeland Security chief testifies on border
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faced pointed questions from members of Congress about the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border. Among the topics addressed was an initiative to instruct 78,000 migrants who were not fully processed for deportation to appear before an immigration judge. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Steve Bannon surrenders to face charges
Steve Bannon, a former top adviser to President Trump, turned himself in as he faces contempt of Congress charges for not cooperating with the House committee investigating January 6. CBS News legal analyst and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Bannon surrenders on contempt of Congress charges
Former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon was released from custody on Monday after he surrendered to the FBI on criminal contempt charges. Bannon was indicted after refusing to cooperate with a congressional subpoena in the probe into the deadly Capitol riot. CBS congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on what happens next.
Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress
Former Trump White House strategist Steve Bannon is facing two criminal charges after defying subpoenas from the House select committee investigating the January 6 assault on the Capitol. Another Trump administration official could also soon be held in contempt of Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports, and CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN to discuss what this means for the rest of the investigation.
Court blocks release of Trump documents
A federal appeals court is blocking a request for Trump White House documents from the House committee investigating the Capitol riot. The move allows former President Donald Trump's team to prepare an appeal. CBS News legal contributor Keir Dougall joins CBSN to discuss.
Steve Bannon indicted for contempt of Congress
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has been indicted on two charges for refusing to cooperate with the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on this breaking news.
Temporary hold on release of Trump records
A federal appeals court has granted former President Donald Trump's request for an injunction, temporarily blocking the release of his White House records to the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The committee is also threatening to hold his former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, in contempt if he fails to appear for his deposition Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN AM from the Capitol to discuss.
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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.
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. Olympian responds after Trump calls him "a real loser"
U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess said "there is so much that is great about America, but there are always things that could be better," a day after President Trump lashed out at him.
DOJ asks to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal charges
The Justice Department is moving to toss out its case against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, who was jailed for declining to testify before the House Jan. 6 panel.
Lindsey Vonn says "I have no regrets" in first social media post after crash
Lindsey Vonn posted on Instagram a day after suffering a broken leg in a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
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.
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.
See the Olympic medal count for the 2026 Winter Games
Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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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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.
DOJ asks to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal charges
The Justice Department is moving to toss out its case against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, who was jailed for declining to testify before the House Jan. 6 panel.
41 U.S. states are getting warmer, each in its own way, report says
Researchers at two Spanish universities found that 84% of the contiguous U.S. states has shown signs of warming over the last 70 or so years, which is more than previously suggested.
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.
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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.
How much gold is in an Olympic gold medal, and how much is it worth?
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.
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U.S. Olympian responds after Trump calls him "a real loser"
U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess said "there is so much that is great about America, but there are always things that could be better," a day after President Trump lashed out at him.
DOJ asks to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal charges
The Justice Department is moving to toss out its case against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, who was jailed for declining to testify before the House Jan. 6 panel.
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."
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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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U.S. Olympian responds after Trump calls him "a real loser"
U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess said "there is so much that is great about America, but there are always things that could be better," a day after President Trump lashed out at him.
See the Olympic medal count for the 2026 Winter Games
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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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Search for Nancy Guthrie in Day 9
The children of Nancy Guthrie, including "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, are praying for signs of life more than a week after their mother disappeared. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more from Tucson, Arizona.
Savannah Guthrie: "An hour of desperation"
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Monday, pleading for the public's help in finding her mother, Nancy. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
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.
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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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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.
Trump slams Canada over Ontario-Michigan bridge
President Trump on Monday criticized Canada in a social media post over the building of a new bridge between Ontario and Michigan. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Update on unredacted Epstein files
Lawmakers were allowed to review an unredacted version of the Jeffrey Epstein files on Monday. While few details were shared, members of Congress reacted to some of what they saw. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Search for Nancy Guthrie in Day 9
The children of Nancy Guthrie, including "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, are praying for signs of life more than a week after their mother disappeared. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more from Tucson, Arizona.
New Mexico attorney general on Meta lawsuit
Opening statements are now underway in New Mexico's lawsuit against Meta. The state is alleging Facebook's parent company opens children up to the dangers of sexual exploitation. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joins "The Takeout" to discuss the case.