Sessions recusal report
The New York Times reports that last March, President Trump told White House counsel Don McGahn not to let Attorney General Jeff Sessions recuse himself from the Russia investigation. But Sessions went ahead with his recusal.
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1/4/18: Red and Blue
Publisher moves up release of White House tell-all book; AG Sessions targets marijuana
Colbert takes on "The Fakies"
"Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is excited for President Trump's "most dishonest" and "corrupt" media awards, so much so that he threw his hat in the ring with a giant "for your consideration" billboard in Times Square.
Offshore drilling plan
President Trump is moving to vastly expand offshore drilling, from the Atlantic to Arctic Oceans. The Sierra Club's lands protection program director Athan Manuel joins CBSN to discuss why environment groups are calling the plan "shameful" and "dangerous."
Trump threatens lawsuit
Lawyers for President Trump are threatening legal action against former chief strategist Steve Bannon and author Michael Wolff after an explosive new book details life in the Trump White House. The book, which will be released January 5, is reigniting questions of whether the president obstructed justice.
Obstruction of justice
A book about the beginning of the Trump presidency highlights the moments before news broke that Donald Trump Jr. had met with Russians at Trump Tower in 2016. The revelations raise concerns about whether obstruction of justice occurred. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
Trump book uproar
The White House is dismissing an explosive new book about the Trump administration as "tabloid gossip," despite its author's access to the White House and top staff. Washington Post video reporter Jordan Frasier joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump's video message
President Trump made an on-screen appearance at the White House press briefing Thursday to praise the recently passed tax bill.
Political panel
President Trump's former 2016 campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, is suing Special Counsel Robert Mueller and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, according to a complaint filed Wednesday in federal court. Lawfare contributor Stewart Baker, founder and CEO of American Majority Ned Ryun; and "The View From Flyover Country" author Sarah Kendzior join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the Mueller investigation.
1/3/18: Red and Blue
President Trump lashes out on his former chief strategist Steve Bannon; and Mr. Trump turns to his 2018 agenda after giving an impromptu interview last week on Robert Mueller, and the Russia investigation.
Trump vs. Bannon
Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon told author Michael Wolff that Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with Russians during the campaign amounted to "treason." President Trump quickly fired back that Bannon had "lost his mind." Face the Nation moderator and CBS News chief Washington correspondent John Dickerson joins CBSN to discuss.
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From greenlighting the Keystone Pipeline to removing climate change from the list of national security threats, President Trump has done much to undo climate policies enacted by former President Obama. Axios energy reporter Amy Harder joins CBSN to discuss what to expect from his administration in 2018.
1/3/18: CBSN Evening News
Dangerous snowstorm to hit the East Coast; royal wedding to boost Britain's economy.
Trump's verbal attacks
President Trump has gone after world leaders, Democrats, and the media since the start of the new year. Now, he has a new target: his former chief strategist Steve Bannon. Senior political correspondent for Bustle.com Erin Delmore joined CBSN to break down the president's latest feud.
Voter fraud commission
President Trump's controversial "voter fraud" commission has been disbanded, the White House announced Wednesday evening. The announcement comes as the commission is embroiled in multiple lawsuits, including one brought by one of its own members.
North Korea nuclear tensions
President Trump's tweet about having a "nuclear button" on his desk is raising concerns about the ongoing tensions with North Korea. But as CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports, one expert says this doesn't mean America's nuclear policy has changed.
War of words
"Face The Nation" anchor John Dickerson joins "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor to analyze the impact of a new book that has sparked a war of words between President Trump and Steve Bannon.
Trump on new book
A new book detailing the early stages of the Trump presidency is sparking sharp criticism from the White House. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan reports.
Sanders on Bannon's comments
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that President Trump was "furious" and "disgusted" when he learned about former chief strategist Steve Bannon’s comments in a new book calling Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting at Trump Tower in 2016 "treasonous."
Book on W.H. dysfunction
From Steve Bannon's comments about Donald Trump Jr.'s "treasonous" meeting, to Ivanka Trump's description of her father's hair care, an explosive new book exposes the alleged secrets of the Trump presidency.
Trump and Romney's history
Speculation is swirling that Mitt Romney could run for Sen. Orrin Hatch's seat when Hatch retires. Romney has been a prominent voice of Republican opposition to President Trump. Here's a look back at their contentious relationship.
Trump disavows Bannon
President Trump has responded to comments made by former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon about the 2016 Trump Tower meeting between Donald Trump Jr. and a group of Russians. In a statement, the president disavowed Bannon, saying that he has "nothing to do with me or my presidency." Reena Ninan reports.
New book on Trump
Former chief White House strategist Steve Bannon says Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with a Russian lawyer during the campaign was "treasonous" and "unpatriotic," according to the Guardian, which has seen an upcoming book by Michael Wolff, "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House."
Fusion GPS accuses GOP
Fusion GPS, the research firm caught up in the Russia election probe, now accuses Republicans of working to mislead the public in a New York Times op-ed. The firm commissioned the so-called "Steele Dossier," unverified intelligence on President Trump's Russian ties, using money from a conservative website and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. Two of Fusion GPS founders claim the president's allies in Congress are running a "fake inquiry." Washington Post congressional reporter and CBS News contributor Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the issue.
1/2/18: CBSN Evening News
Unrest spreads as President Trump slams regime; Fans donate to Andy Dalton's charity
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Maduro to appear in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear before a federal judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking.
Congress returns amid Venezuela operation and facing deadline to avert shutdown
Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown.
Rubio says "the president always retains optionality" to occupy Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump always has options when it comes to what comes next in Venezuela, after a U.S. strike and capture of the country's president, Nicolás Maduro.
Maduro and his wife to appear in federal court on Monday, court spokesperson says
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured overnight from their home in Caracas during a U.S. military operation.
Rep. Jim Himes says Maduro capture is "clearly illegal under international law"
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, pointed to the broader implications of the operation to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
5 years later, a stubborn fight over the basic facts of the Jan. 6 riot
The physical damage from the Capitol riot has been repaired — and President Trump has pardoned almost every defendant. What remains is a battle over the basic facts.
Minn. politicians denounce Trump for elevating conspiracy theories on lawmaker's death
Several lawmakers are condemning President Trump after he shared a video on social media Saturday alleging Gov. Tim Walz is behind the assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
10 convicted of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron
A Paris court found Monday 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality,
Woman chokes to death on mochi, continuing a fatal New Year's trend
Over recent years, the chewy rice cakes have killed and hospitalized hundreds of people in Japan, where it is eaten to celebrate the new year.
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AI-generated images, old footage circulate social media amid Maduro's capture
CBS News analyzed circulating images of President Nicolás Maduro by comparing dubious photos to verified content and using publicly available tools such as reverse image search.
Congress returns amid Venezuela operation; facing deadline to avert shutdow
Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Chris Van Hollen join Margaret Brennan.
Rep. Jim Himes says Maduro capture is "clearly illegal under international law"
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, pointed to the broader implications of the operation to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Marco Rubio says "the president always retains optionality" to occupy Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump always has options when it comes to what comes next in Venezuela, after a U.S. strike and capture of the country's president, Nicolás Maduro.
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U.S. seeks to tap Venezuela's vast oil reserves after military strikes
President Trump said "we're going to get the oil flowing the way it should be" after the surprise U.S. attack. Here's what to know about Venezuela's oil sector.
California could impose a billionaire tax. Here's how it would work.
Proposed California ballot initiative would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, with the revenue funneled toward health care and education.
What to know about Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Abel, 63, takes the helm of Berkshire Hathaway after a six-decade run by Buffett.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
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Maduro to appear in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear before a federal judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking.
Congress returns amid Venezuela operation; facing deadline to avert shutdow
Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown.
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Montana smokejumper aims to join 2026 blue wave Democrats are hoping for
Democrats are trying to win back the House from the GOP after losing control in the 2022 midterms.
5 years later, a stubborn fight over the basic facts of the Jan. 6 riot
The physical damage from the Capitol riot has been repaired — and President Trump has pardoned almost every defendant. What remains is a battle over the basic facts.
Read full episode transcripts of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" from 2026
Browse all of our full episode transcripts from 2026 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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Doctor's orders: Eat ice cream, and other tips for a long and healthy life
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Why this doctor says: Eat your ice cream
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules For a Long and Healthy Life," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a prominent oncologist and health policy expert, goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep. He talks with Norah O'Donnell about the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Book excerpt: "Eat Your Ice Cream" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D.
In his new book, the oncologist and health policy expert discusses longevity, and how to best differentiate valid and effective health and wellness advice from "the speculative, deceptive, and just plain stupid."
A new mom skipped a routine appointment. An infected cut led to a devastating diagnosis
Postpartum depression and a busy home life kept Ameilia Boodoosingh Gopie from her regular appointments.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
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Massive bluefin tuna fetches record $3.2 million at Tokyo auction
A massive 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market.
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Maduro to appear in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear before a federal judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking.
AI-generated images, old footage circulate social media amid Maduro's capture
CBS News analyzed circulating images of President Nicolás Maduro by comparing dubious photos to verified content and using publicly available tools such as reverse image search.
Woman chokes to death on mochi, continuing a fatal New Year's trend
Over recent years, the chewy rice cakes have killed and hospitalized hundreds of people in Japan, where it is eaten to celebrate the new year.
10 convicted of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron
A Paris court found Monday 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality,
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Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family.
Extended interview: Michael B. Jordan
In this web exclusive, Michael B. Jordan talks with Tracy Smith about being pushed out of his comfort zone by performing two characters – identical twin brothers – in Ryan Coogler's horror film "Sinners."
Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family. He talks with Tracy Smith about portraying the characters Stack and Smoke; his ties to his parents; and what it took for him to recover from playing the villain Killmonger in "Black Panther."
Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"
The HBO Max drama immerses viewers in the struggles faced by the ER staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. "Sunday Morning" visits the hyper-realistic set, and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wyle.
Extended interview: Noah Wyle
In this web exclusive, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Noah Wyle, the star of "ER" and the HBO Max series "The Pitt," about how his new show depicts the fragility of the medical system, and about his character, Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch.
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AI-generated images, old footage circulate social media amid Maduro's capture
CBS News analyzed circulating images of President Nicolás Maduro by comparing dubious photos to verified content and using publicly available tools such as reverse image search.
More on lewd images from Grok AI tool
Grok, the artificial intelligence tool created by Elon Musk, posted online about "lapses in safeguards" that led to the generation of lewd images involving children. Journalist Jacob Ward 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.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert
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.
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The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
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.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
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10 convicted of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron
A Paris court found Monday 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality,
Prosecutor: H.S. coach orchestrated murder of ex with the help of former player
Shea Briar was found on a rural bridge in Jay County, Indiana, clinging to life with a bullet through his heart. E.J. Stephen, Briar's ex-fiancée and the mother of his child, would soon become a suspect. The high school softball coach would not be the only one.
Details on thwarted New Year's Eve attack
Federal authorities in North Carolina announced charges against an 18-year-old, who they say was planning to carry out a New Year's Eve terror attack in support of ISIS. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Ohio police seek suspect in fatal shooting of dentist and his wife
Officers in Columbus, Ohio, were dispatched to the couple's home on the morning Dec. 30 for a welfare check and found them dead at the scene.
Teen planned terror attack, official says
U.S. officials announced that 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant has been charged after allegedly planning to carry out an ISIS-inspired terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Jessica Levinson have more.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
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.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
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.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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What's at stake amid Maduro's capture
Tony Dokoupil speaks about President Trump's decision to remove the dictator Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela and all that's at stake in that call.
Venezuela attack snarls Caribbean air traffic
U.S. airlines are flying in and out of the Caribbean again Sunday after the surprise U.S. attack on Venezuela prompted the FAA to close the airspace over much of the Caribbean Saturday. Kris Van Cleave reports on how many stranded Americans are still waiting for flights home.
H.R. McMaster on Venezuela, Maduro
What happens next in Venezuela after the U.S. capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro with President Trump saying he plans to "run" that country? Retired Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who served as national security advisor in the first Trump administration, shares his thoughts on that question and more.
Venezuelans abroad celebrate Maduro's capture
Celebrations marking the end of Nicolás Maduro's rule erupted throughout the weekend for many Venezuelans living outside their home country. Cristian Benavides has more.
Trump threatens Venezuela's new president
A day after the U.S. raid in Venezuela that captured former President Nicolás Maduro, President Trump has put new Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez on notice. "If she doesn't do what's right", Trump told the Atlantic on Sunday, "she is going to pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro." Charlie D'Agata reports.