Ohio primary tests Trump's hold on Republican Party
Ohio primary voters are heading to the polls in the first test of former President Donald Trump's influence on the 2022 midterms. Robert Costa reports.
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MyPillow CEO gets banned from Twitter again
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell unsuccessfully tried to rejoin Twitter on Sunday in an attempt to evade his ban. He created a new account but was banned the same day. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil to talk about the ban and put it in context with Elon Musk's pending $44 billion Twitter buyout.
GOP primaries test Trump's influence
Former President Trump hit the midterm campaign trail over the weekend, promoting his endorsement in Nebraska's governor's race. At a rally on Sunday, Trump defended Republican Charles Herbster against several allegations of sexual misconduct. Herbster is one of several GOP candidates hoping a Trump endorsement will mean a victory in this year's primary elections. Tuesday will be the first test of the former president's influence over Republicans when they head to the polls in Ohio and Indiana. CBS News Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns discussed some of the candidates who have received the former president's endorsement.
Georgia grand jury convenes in Trump election probe
The Fulton County D.A. has said he investigation includes a January 2, 2021 phone call in which Trump told Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, "I just want to find 11,780 votes."
Birx: U.S. should prepare for summer COVID surge in South
Dr. Deborah Birx, who was former President Donald Trump's COVID-19 response coordinator, says she expects a COVID-19 surge in states in the South over the summer.
January 6 committee running out of time
The Committee investigating the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol is trying to wrap up its investigation before the midterm elections later this year. Scott Macfarlane has the details.
Jan. 6 committee to hold public hearings in June
The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will hold eight public hearings in June. This comes as a second member of the far-right extremist group, the Oath Keepers, pleaded guilty in connection to the insurrection. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.
Judge denies Trump bid to overturn contempt order
A judge refused to lift the $10,000 per day fine against former President Donald Trump, who is being held in contempt for failing to hand over subpoenaed documents to the New York attorney general.
Judge rules Trump still in contempt despite swearing he has no documents
In a trio of affidavits, Trump and his attorneys insisted his legal team has searched for documents in response to the New York attorney general's wide-ranging civil fraud investigation.
Trump promotes midterm endorsements
Former President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Nebraska Friday night with gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster. Herbster is facing accusations of sexual assault, which he denies. He is one in a long list of 2022 midterm candidates Trump is backing. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on how Trump is trying to influence elections across the country.
GOP debate in Georgia governor's race
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and former Senator David Perdue faced off in their second debate in the race to be the state's next governor. Early voting for the Republican primary begins Monday. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the race.
McCarthy defends remarks on audio recordings
In audio recorded just days after the January 6 Capitol attack, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy tells colleagues he's worried some House Republicans were endangering others. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest details and reaction.
Analyzing Kevin McCarthy leaked audio
CBS News correspondent Steve Dorsey and Wall Street Journal Congressional Correspondent Natalie Andrews join "Red & Blue" to discuss a litany of topics, including the GOP's reaction to Kevin McCarthy's leaked audio and the very latest on immigration.
GOP reacts to leaked audio of Kevin McCarthy
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is in the spotlight after the release of a series of audio recordings that show days after the January 6 insurrection, he feared members of his own party put people in jeopardy. CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen to share his own reporting on GOP reaction.
Local Matters: Pennsylvania Senate race
Monday was a busy night for Senate candidates in Pennsylvania. The top five Republican contenders, including the Trump-endorsed celebrity surgeon Dr. Oz, slugged it out on the debate stage. Jon Delano from CBS Pittsburgh station KDKA joins “Red and Blue” with more on the debate and the trajectory of the primary race.
More details on GOP efforts to overturn election
Text messages between former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and some Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, shed additional light on the efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election -- including a question about declaring martial law. CBS News Chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Judge holds former President Trump in contempt
A New York judge is holding former President Donald Trump in contempt for not providing documents requested for an investigation led by Attorney General Letitia James' office. Trump will be fined $10,000 a day.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill creating election police unit
At a bill signing ceremony Monday at a sports bar in Spring Hill, Florida, DeSantis suggested that existing law enforcement may not be equipped or willing to thoroughly investigate fraud cases.
Congressman McCaul on immigration
Texas Republican Congressman Michael McCaul joins "Red and Blue" to discuss why he believes the pandemic-era border restriction called Title 42 should be extended, and the need for immigration reform. He also weighs in on the war in Ukraine, cybersecurity threats, and controversy over comments by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
D.C. panel on Ukraine aid, Meadows' texts
Top U.S. officials made a show of support for Ukraine, plus new information emerged about Mark Meadows' text messages around January 6 involving Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red and Blue" to discuss this and more.
Trump held in contempt over New York probe
Former President Trump was dealt a legal blow in his battle with New York's attorney general. A New York judge held Mr. Trump in contempt of court and ordered him to pay $10,000 a day for failing to adequately respond to a subpoena. Major Garrett shares more.
January 6 texts from Republicans revealed
As rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows was bombarded with text messages from Republicans urging President Trump to intervene. The messages also reveal that some House Republicans were discussing martial law. Robert Costa has the latest.
Judge holds Trump in contempt for failing to turn over documents
A New York judge on Monday held former President Donald Trump in contempt, and fined him $10,000 per day, for failing to comply with a subpoena.
New York judge holds Trump in contempt
A New York judge is holding former President Donald Trump in contempt and fining him $10,000 a day for failing to turn over documents to investigators with the New York Attorney General's office. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero with more details.
Judge orders Trump held in contempt
A New York judge held former President Donald Trump in contempt and fined him $10,000 a day for failing to comply with a subpoena to turn over documents in a civil fraud investigation. He plans to appeal. CBS News' Tanya Rivero has more.
Democrats continue push for ICE reforms in emerging DHS shutdown deal
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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Iran war grinds on with Pentagon expected to send 82nd Airborne troops to Middle East
President Trump said several members of his administration were involved in talks with Iran about the ongoing war.
TSA wait times up to 6 hours as ICE, other agents deployed to 14 airports
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out – the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Minnesota officials sue federal government over Good, Pretti probes
Minnesota officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
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New Mexico jury finds Meta violated protection law over exploitation claims
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
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FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Epic Games lays off 1,000 workers as CEO says the cuts aren't tied to AI
The video game maker is cutting 1,000 workers as it struggles to keep players engaged with Fortnite.
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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
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Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
A Venezuelan man who was deported from the U.S. and detained at CECOT prison in El Salvador has become the first known ex-prisoner to sue the U.S. for damages.
Minnesota officials sue federal government over Good, Pretti probes
Minnesota officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Trump to host King Charles, Dutch royals in separate visits
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
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Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide
A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."
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Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
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New Mexico jury finds Meta violated protection law over exploitation claims
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
Anthropic's case against Pentagon underway
The artificial intelligence company Anthropic is challenging the Pentagon in court after the Trump administration designated it a national security risk. Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush, joins with analysis.
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.
Cybersecurity expert on concerns amid war
The war with Iran is raising cybersecurity concerns in the U.S. Vik Desai, global cybersecurity strategy lead at Accenture, joins CBS News to discuss.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
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600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
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Amputee cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been arrested on murder charges for the shooting death of a Maryland man. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspect details in murder of Loyola student
Prosecutors say Jose Medina, who is accused of killing a Loyola University student, missed his first court appearance Monday because he has been hospitalized and is undergoing treatment for tuberculosis. Medina is facing several charges in the fatal shooting, including first-degree murder. DHS says the alleged shooter is a Venezuelan man living in the U.S. illegally.
Latest news on antisemitic arson attacks
Several Jewish community ambulances were torched in London in a suspected antisemitic arson attack. CBS News' Inaya Folarin Iman reports.
Top cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee known as one of the top professional cornhole players in the U.S., is facing a series of charges including first-degree murder. Shanelle Kaul reports on the case against Webber.
Notorious apartheid police commander "Prime Evil" testifies on killings
Eugene de Kock testified that one of the police officers implicated in the killings had asked him to help assist with a cover-up.
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NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Deported Venezuelan man sues U.S. for damages
Last year, a Venezuelan man was deported from the U.S. to the notorious CECOT prison in El Salvador. Now, he is suing the U.S. government for over $1 million in damages. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
82nd Airborne Division troops expected to deploy
President Trump claimed Tuesday that the U.S. is already in direct negotiations with Iran and that the country has agreed never to have a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, new reporting is emerging about potential troop deployments to the Middle East. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
Is the Senate heading toward a funding compromise?
Senate leaders and the White House are working on a deal to end the partial government shutdown as travelers face chaos at airports. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Meaghan Mobbs join to discuss.
Senate closes in on deal to end DHS shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said they are working towards reaching a deal to end the partial government shutdown. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more details.
Anthropic's case against Pentagon underway
The artificial intelligence company Anthropic is challenging the Pentagon in court after the Trump administration designated it a national security risk. Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush, joins with analysis.