Conservative group Club for Growth to hold retreat — with no invite for Trump
The closed-door retreat is set to be held the same weekend as CPAC, which Trump will be headlining.
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2024 campaign watch: DeSantis, Haley and more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted an event just miles from Trump's Mar-a-Lago with supporters and donors in attendance, hinting at a 2024 presidential run. CBS News political director Fin Gomez discusses that plus Nikki Haley's campaign finances, a potential run by former vice president Mike Pence and when to expect a reelection announcement from President Biden.
Pence, potential GOP presidential contenders divide on U.S. role in Ukraine
Views on foreign policy reveal differences among the field of possible Republican 2024 presidential candidates.
Latest on 2024 race as Tim Scott visits Iowa
South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott was in Iowa, fueling more 2024 speculation. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins "Red and Blue" to discuss what a Scott campaign would look like.
GOP presidential contenders focus on Iowa
Iowa has become the GOP hotspot for potential presidential candidates, with Nikki Haley, Asa Hutchinson, Mike Pence and Tim Scott each visiting the Hawkeye State over the last two weeks. CBS News' Weijia Jiang is joined by Jeff Kaufmann, Iowa's Republican Party chairman, to discuss the state's importance in the 2024 primaries.
Special counsel asks judge to compel Mike Pence to testify in Jan. 6 probe
The former vice president has signaled he would oppose a subpoena from the special counsel's office.
Georgia grand jury foreperson speaks out
The foreperson of a Georgia grand jury investigating former President Trump's alleged interference in the 2020 election results says the jury recommended several indictments. The Fulton County district attorney has not yet announced whether she will seek to charge Trump or his associates. Robert Costa reports.
Trump visits site of toxic train derailment
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is expected to visit East Palestine, Ohio, Thursday, a day after former President Trump visited. Roxana Saberi talks to residents who continue to blast Norfolk Southern and are growing more concerned about the future of their health and homes.
Georgia's grand jury and President Carter
Former President Donald Trump slammed the forewoman from the Georgia grand jury probe who spoke about possible indictments. Major Garrett is joined by CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa to discuss the grand jury, Trump's visit to East Palestine, and the latest on former President Jimmy Carter.
Ohio secretary of state unveils plan aimed at standardizing election data
Ohio's GOP secretary of state says his legislation will boost confidence in U.S. elections.
Possible targets in Fulton County investigation may try to quash charges
The district attorney is deciding whether to pursue charges and open a "regular" criminal grand jury, to seek possible indictments against Trump or others based on the special grand jury's recommendations
Former Arizona AG withheld report showing no widespread voter fraud in 2020
Mark Brnovich, a Republican, never released a 2022 report which ruled out most of the fraud claims spread by allies and supporters of former President Donald Trump.
Report: Trump family members subpoenaed
The special counsel investigating former President Donald Trump has subpoenaed his daughter Ivanka Trump, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, according to the New York Times. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
Buttigieg to visit East Palestine, Ohio
Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit the site of the Ohio train derailment nearly three weeks after the crash. Former President Trump beat him to East Palestine and was quick to offer his criticisms. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has more on what residents are saying about all the national attention.
Trump visits East Palestine after train derailment
Former President Donald Trump visited East Palestine, Ohio, offering supplies after a toxic train derailment. He called the federal response to the derailment "betrayal," despite the fact his administration rolled back rail safety regulations. Roxana Saberi has the latest.
Trump says Biden administration's response to train derailment is a "betrayal"
He visited East Palestine, Ohio, where a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed earlier this month.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester announces run for reelection in Montana
Tester's move is a boost to Democrats' hopes of maintaining a seat in the GOP-leaning state as they try to hang on to their narrow Senate majority.
The Republicans signaling a presidential run
Despite Nikki Haley and Donald Trump being the only official Republicans in the primary for president, multiple high-profile names seem to be eyeing the White House as well. Co-host of Showtime's "The Circus" Mark McKinnon joins to discuss the field.
Trump absent as Republicans begin to flock to Iowa
Republican presidential prospects are slowly streaming into Iowa, the leadoff GOP presidential caucus state.
Former judge critiques Pence's rejection of special counsel's subpoena
Pence is arguing that he can reject the subpoena by claiming the status of a member of Congress when he was president of the Senate.
Partial release of special grand jury report
A special grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, is expected to release a partial report on its investigation into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Georgia grand jury releases partial report
A Georgia district attorney on Thursday released some of a special grand jury's report on efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The grand jury found no evidence of widespread fraud in Georgia and concluded that at least one witness may have committed perjury in their testimony. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Atlanta.
Republicans' 2024 presidential field widens
Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley announced her presidential bid this week, officially joining Donald Trump in the race for the Republican nomination. Joel Payne, chief communications officer for MoveOn and a CBS News political contributor, and Kevin Madden, a senior partner at Penta Group, join us discuss how the 2024 field is starting to shape up.
Nikki Haley seeks path to presidency
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley announced this week she's running for president, but the path to becoming the GOP nominee is likely to be crowded soon. Rob Godfrey, a former top aide to Haley, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss her candidacy.
Trump attorneys try to ban "Access Hollywood" tape from his civil rape trial
Attorneys for Donald Trump want to ban from his upcoming civil rape trial the "Access Hollywood" tape in which he bragged about how celebrities can molest women.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender or explain why it can't.
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Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid debate over "transit fees"
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a cargo ship near Oman, further complicating the Iran-U.S. negotiations.
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Cassidy says he passed a note to Witkoff during heated Trump meeting
Sen. Bill Cassidy said that after his exchange with the president, he passed a note to Steve Witkoff, saying he would consider changing his war powers vote.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
Powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, hundreds dead or injured
Venezuela's acting president said the death toll from powerful twin earthquakes was likely to rise, as USGS modeling suggested thousands may have been killed.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
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U.S. men suffer first 2026 World Cup loss, 3-2 to Turkey before knockout round
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
LA investigating construction at warehouse involved in massive fire
Los Angeles building inspectors have launched an investigation into alleged unpermitted construction at a warehouse that erupted in flames last week — its second fire in two years.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
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Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in case over cancer risks from weedkiller
The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge hits 3-year high
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
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Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Hundreds of veterans snag free World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
Just 2 votes separate candidates in mayoral race: "Every vote matters"
Christine Erickson is two votes ahead of Jamie Smith, the Minnehaha County Auditors and Elections Office said.
Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal
Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a U.S. official confirmed, leading a United Nations agency to pause an evacuation effort.
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Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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U.S. men suffer first 2026 World Cup loss, 3-2 to Turkey before knockout round
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal
Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a U.S. official confirmed, leading a United Nations agency to pause an evacuation effort.
Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Heat waves push more Europeans to embrace air conditioning
Only 20% European homes have AC, compared to 90% in the U.S., but as the climate changes, that vast gulf may be set to shrink.
Poland's deputy prime minister warns of possible Russian "false flag operation"
Poland's deputy prime minister tells CBS News he "wouldn't exclude the Russians doing some kind of false flag operation" to justify an attack on NATO.
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William Holden, Joseph Cotten mark bicentennial
In the lead-up to America's bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten.
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
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How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
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.
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
U.S. aims to break AI reliance on China
The U.S. is trying to break the West's reliance on Chinese artificial intelligence supply chains with an international accord called Pax Silica. Its goal is to shore up supplies of essential components used in high-end computer chips, which power advanced AI models. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Lions player arrested on kidnapping charges
Terrion Arnold, a 23-year-old defensive player for the Detroit Lions and a former first-round pick and all-American at the University of Alabama, has been arrested on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping. He is denying it all. Tom Hanson reports.
Report of possible plea deal in Mangione case
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are accusing prosecutors of trying to manipulate public opinion against him, and calling a report of a possible plea deal "troubling." CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Prosecutors drop Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge
New York prosecutors said they are dropping a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying him for a fourth time.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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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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Full interview: Poland's Radek Sikorski
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radek Sikorski speaks with CBS News' Aidan Stretch about the Russia's war in Ukraine, state of NATO, Ukraine-Poland relations and more.
Experts break down the Venezuela earthquakes
Geoscientists and other scientific and humanitarian experts spoke with CBS News about the deadly earthquakes that hit Venezuela on Wednesday.
Supreme Court rules on 2 immigration cases
The Supreme Court issued two major immigration decisions Thursday, including one that lifts deportation restrictions for thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks them down.
Geo-technical expert on Venezuela earthquakes
Emergency crews are searching for survivors amongst the rubble after deadly back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela. Martin Hudson, a geo-technical engineering expert, joins CBS News to discuss the rarity of the event.
Venezuelan airport outside Caracas reopens
People in northern Venezuela are racing against time to pull survivors from the rubble of collapsed buildings after a pair of powerful earthquakes hit the country on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has the latest from Bogotá, Colombia. Then, CBS News meteorologist Darren Peck joins to examine the risk of aftershocks.