Secret Service official central to Jan. 6 testimony on Trump's actions retires
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified about Ornato's descriptions of Trump's anger when he was told he couldn't go to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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DOJ completes review of Mar-a-Lago documents
The Justice Department has completed its review of documents seized from Mar-a-Lago earlier this month, saying it found a "limited set" of materials that could be covered under attorney-client privilege. Former President Donald Trump is asking for a federal judge to appoint a special master to oversee a review of those documents, and the judge has indicated she will approve the request. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga breaks down what this means for the investigation.
Capitol rioter who encountered Sen. Chuck Schumer sentenced to more than 4 years in prison
The Maryland man is affiliated with the far-right Proud Boys extremist group.
Judge may side with Trump on special master
A Florida federal judge is signaling that she is likely to approve former President Donald Trump's request for a special master to oversee a review of materials the FBI seized from his Mar-a-Lago residence. Meanwhile, CBS News has obtained a letter from the director of national intelligence saying there will be a review of the seized documents to determine if they posed a risk to national security. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Fallout continues over Mar-a-Lago search
The fallout over the search of former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence continues after the redacted affidavit authorizing the search. A CBS News poll found that 85% of Democrats believe the search was related to national security but only 20% of Republicans agree. Christina Ruffini reports.
8/21: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as the legal troubles for former President Trump and some of his key allies mount, his grip on the Republican Party tightens ahead of the midterm elections. Plus, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on challenges facing schools, and Dr. Deborah Birx on the CDC's plans to reorganize.
Hogan says "no question" there are signs of authoritarianism in GOP
The Republican governor and DNC chair Jaime Harrison each addressed President Joe Biden's recent comments about "semi-fascism" within the GOP.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," alarming information surfaces from the affidavit justifying the search of former President Trump's Florida home. Plus, the latest CBS News Battleground Tracker shows the GOP lead shrinking as Biden's approval ticks up and DNC chair Jaime Harrison and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.
Morell says affidavit indicates "sloppiness" in the way classified documents were handled
The former deputy director and twice acting director of the CIA reacted to the unsealed affidavit used to justify the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago.
Morell, Costa on Trump affidavit
The 38-page affidavit used to justify the search warrant at former President Donald Trump's residence at Mar-a-Lago was unsealed on Friday. Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, and former acting CIA director and CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell discuss the heavily redacted affidavit and what it could mean for Trump.
CBS News poll: GOP House seat lead shrinks as Biden approval rises
Voters' views of economy, abortion, and Trump are also in the mix.
Intel officials to review Mar-a-Lago items
Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, said her office is preparing to review the items recovered from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. Meanwhile, in a written statement Saturday, the chairs of the House Intelligence and Oversight committees said there's concern "human sources" were endangered. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Judge states her "preliminary intent" to appoint special master requested by Trump
Earlier this week, former President Donald Trump asked a court for a special master to review documents seized by the FBI from Mar-a-Lago.
Director of national intelligence to review documents seized from Mar-a-Lago
In their Aug. 8 search at Mar-a-Lago, FBI agents seized 11 sets of classified documents.
GOP nominee for Pa. governor wore Confederate uniform for faculty photo
Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano posed in a Confederate uniform for a faculty photo at the Army War College three years before he retired from the U.S. Army.
Trump lawyers challenge released affidavit
On Friday, the affidavit used by the FBI to obtain a search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence was made public. Trump's attorneys filed court papers late on Friday arguing the newly released affidavit offers almost no information about why the search was necessary. Robert Costa has the latest.
DOJ seeks longest sentence yet in Jan. 6 case
The Justice Department is seeking the longest sentence yet for a Jan. 6 defendant. Prosecutors say Thomas Webster brought weapons to the Capitol and violently assaulted a police officer. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains the rationale behind the department's 17-year sentencing request.
John Ratcliffe discusses Mar-a-Lago search
John Ratcliffe, the director of national intelligence under former President Donald Trump, spoke to CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge about the release of the redacted affidavit in the FBI search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
Redacted affidavit for Trump search unsealed
A federal judge has unsealed a redacted version of the affidavit that was used to justify the search warrant executed earlier this month at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. The filings that have been made public so far show that the FBI's affidavit was 38 pages long. Robert Costa shares more.
Redacted Mar-a-Lago affidavit made public
The Justice Department has officially released the affidavit used to support the search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Florida home. A judge ruled Thursday the affidavit could be released after officials redacted certain sensitive information. Joseph Moreno, a former federal prosecutor, joined CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News chief national affairs and Justice correspondent Jeff Pegues to discuss the unsealing of the document.
Redacted Mar-a-Lago affidavit made public
The Justice Department has released the partially redacted affidavit used to authorize the FBI search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. CBS News' chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and legal contributor Jessica Levinson join Catherine Herridge to discuss.
John Ratcliffe says nothing visible in affidavit justified "extreme" Mar-a-Lago search
John Ratcliffe was the director of national intelligence under former President Donald Trump.
Special Report: Mar-a-Lago affidavit unsealed
The affidavit used to support the search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Florida residence, known as Mar-a-Lago, was unsealed on Friday. The judge who approved the warrant ruled Thursday that the affidavit could be released after officials redacted certain sensitive information. Major Garrett anchors a CBS News Special Report from Washington with reporting and analysis from Robert Costa, Catherine Herridge and Jeff Pegues.
Redacted Mar-a-Lago affidavit to be unsealed
A redacted version of the affidavit used in the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago could be released. A federal judge ordered the Justice Department to unseal the document and gave them until noon Friday to do so. CBS News' homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga discusses the latest in the case.
Mar-a-Lago search affidavit to be released Friday
More details on why former President Donald Trump's residence was searched by the FBI will be released Friday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS News Mornings" to break down what we might learn.
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Seized ship taken toward Iran as Trump and Xi agree on Strait of Hormuz
A ship was taken by unknown parties toward Iranian waters after an Indian-flagged vessel was attacked off Oman.
China's Xi warns Trump about "conflicts" if Taiwan isn't "handled properly"
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
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Will Trump ask Putin to bring these Americans home?
Anastasia Antonov believes that her father, Aleksandr, was arrested by the Russian government last year because he is an American citizen. Now, she is appealing to President Trump to push Vladimir Putin's government to free her father.
Supreme Court upholds mail access to abortion pill mifepristone for now
The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients.
Netanyahu says Israel will sue The New York Times
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
House vote on Iran war powers resolution fails for 3rd time
The vote on a Democratic resolution to rein in Mr. Trump's authority to strike Iran was 212-212, falling just short of a majority.
Trucking broker can face lawsuit over fatal crash, Supreme Court rules
A CBS News investigation showed the broker had worked with dangerous "chameleon carriers," thousands of which evade federal safety enforcement by reincarnating under new names.
Software CEO convicted for running $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme
Brett Blackman was convicted on charges including healthcare and Medicare fraud, and faces decades in prison.
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Hero pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic Ocean
Ian Nixon, a veteran pilot from the Bahamas, put the plane he was flying down in the ocean without anyone suffering serious injuries.
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A Chinese community in New York City reacts to the Trump-Xi Beijing summit
There has been palpable excitement about President Trump's state visit to China in the Queens neighborhood of Flushing, home to one of the largest Asian populations in the U.S.
Supreme Court upholds mail access to abortion pill mifepristone for now
The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients.
Trucking broker can face lawsuit over fatal crash, Supreme Court rules
A CBS News investigation showed the broker had worked with dangerous "chameleon carriers," thousands of which evade federal safety enforcement by reincarnating under new names.
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Why are so many U.S. CEOs in China with Trump, and what do they want?
More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.
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Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Why are so many U.S. CEOs in China with Trump, and what do they want?
More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.
Jury awards $49.5 million to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family
A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
Rare blue-green diamond sells for record price at auction
The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" diamond was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
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A Chinese community in New York City reacts to the Trump-Xi Beijing summit
There has been palpable excitement about President Trump's state visit to China in the Queens neighborhood of Flushing, home to one of the largest Asian populations in the U.S.
Supreme Court upholds mail access to abortion pill mifepristone for now
The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients.
FBI offers reward for info on Air Force officer charged with spying for Iran
The FBI said Thursday that it's still trying to locate Monica Witt, who is accused of defecting to Iran in 2013 and revealing highly classified U.S. intelligence.
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Will Trump ask Putin to bring these Americans home?
Anastasia Antonov believes that her father, Aleksandr, was arrested by the Russian government last year because he is an American citizen. Now, she is appealing to President Trump to push Vladimir Putin's government to free her father.
House vote on Iran war powers resolution fails for third time
The vote on a Democratic resolution to rein in Mr. Trump's authority to strike Iran was 212-212, falling just short of a majority.
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Activities that challenge your mind may help maintain brain health
Challenging your mind, through games and learning new skills, may help reduce your risk of dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Association. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go further.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
No Americans showing hantavirus symptoms
Jake Rosmarin is one of the 16 Americans at the University of Nebraska Medical Center being monitored for signs of hantavirus. Ian Lee spoke with him and has more details.
AI is fabricating citations in biomedical studies, researchers find
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
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A Chinese community in New York City reacts to the Trump-Xi Beijing summit
There has been palpable excitement about President Trump's state visit to China in the Queens neighborhood of Flushing, home to one of the largest Asian populations in the U.S.
FBI offers reward for info on Air Force officer charged with spying for Iran
The FBI said Thursday that it's still trying to locate Monica Witt, who is accused of defecting to Iran in 2013 and revealing highly classified U.S. intelligence.
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Will Trump ask Putin to bring these Americans home?
Anastasia Antonov believes that her father, Aleksandr, was arrested by the Russian government last year because he is an American citizen. Now, she is appealing to President Trump to push Vladimir Putin's government to free her father.
House vote on Iran war powers resolution fails for third time
The vote on a Democratic resolution to rein in Mr. Trump's authority to strike Iran was 212-212, falling just short of a majority.
Cuba considers U.S. offer of $100 million in aid amid power grid collapse
Cuba's national energy grid has suffered a major failure, cutting power to the island's eastern provinces.
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From the archives: Outspoken film critic Rex Reed
Film critic Rex Reed, whose clever and barbed opinions about movies – and movie stars – made him a fixture for decades in print and on television, died on May 12, 2026 at age 87. In this Feb. 4, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, Reed talked with Mo Rocca about how he came to live the life of an A-Lister himself. He also dispensed his unvarnished opinions about that year's best picture Oscar-nominees.
"Survivor" contestants on double elimination
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals the castaways voted off during Wednesday's episode of "Survivor 50" in another double elimination. They discuss being part of the franchise and their legacies in the game.
National Recording Registry adds Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Ray Charles, more
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Troubling trend for touring musicians
Major musicians from Post Malone to Meghan Trainor have recently struggled to sell out stadiums and arenas for their tours. It's a troubling trend being called "blue dot fever" and has led to entertainers canceling some or all of their shows. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Geena Davis talks new series "The Boroughs"
Actor Geena Davis talks about starring in the new series "The Boroughs," if there are parallels between herself and the character she plays, and why she's drawn to supernatural projects. She also addresses representation in the entertainment industry.
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How the Trump-Xi summit could impact AI race
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
Closing arguments held in OpenAI case
Lawyers presented closing arguments Thursday in the OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against its CEO, Sam Altman. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has 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.
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Former death row inmate granted bond after nearly being executed 3 times
An Oklahoma judge granted bond to former death row inmate Richard Glossip on Thursday, laying the groundwork for his first release from prison since 1997.
Software CEO convicted for running $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme
Brett Blackman was convicted on charges including healthcare and Medicare fraud, and faces decades in prison.
Huge twist in Alex Murdaugh case
Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina lawyer who was convicted of murder, will get a new trial and have his convictions overturned, the state's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. CBS News' Eva Pilgrim reports.
Feds arrest tourist accused of hurling rock at endangered seal's head
The tourist sparked outrage after a witness recorded him chucking a coconut-sized rock at "Lani," a beloved Hawaiian monk seal off a Maui beach.
Videos show shots fired in Philippine Senate
Warning: Distressing video. Authorities in the Philippines tried to arrest a senator on Wednesday, resulting in a burst of gunfire in the Philippine Senate, according to an Associated Press journalist and other witnesses.
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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5/16: The Uplift
David Begnaud meets a man who has attended the Kentucky Derby for 79 years in a row – and his dying wish to make it there one last time.
Xi draws red line on Taiwan at Trump summit
During their bilateral meeting on Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned President Trump of "conflicts" if Taiwan is not "handled properly." CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren has the latest from Beijing.
How the Trump-Xi summit could impact AI race
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
Scoop heads to Canine Companions puppy college
CBS News 24/7 is saying goodbye to Scoop, a service dog in training for Canine Companions, as she heads to puppy college.
SCOTUS rules trucking broker can be sued
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that a trucking broker at the center of a CBS News investigation can be sued following deadly crashes. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod has the details.