Kushner interviewed
CBS News has confirmed that White House advisor Jared Kushner was interviewed by special counsel Mueller's office earlier this month. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the latest.
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Senate advances tax bill
The Senate voted along party lines Wednesday evening to begin debating the GOP tax bill. Colin Wilhelm from Politico joins CBSN, and says senators could vote on a final version of the bill by the end of this week.
Trump tax speech
President Trump pushed the Senate's tax reform bill during a speech in St. Louis, Missouri, insisting "we're ready" if the bill went up for a vote in the Senate now. Further, he claimed "this is going to cost me a fortune."
Trump's retweets
President Trump retweeted anti-Muslim videos posted by the leader of a far-right extremist party in Britain. The retweets were widely condemned, even by the president's political allies British Prime Minister Theresa May and television host Piers Morgan. Mark Phillips reports from London.
Trump reacts to Lauer firing
President Trump responded to the firing of Matt Lauer just 15 minutes after NBC made the stunning announcement. What Mr. Trump didn't mention was that more than a dozen women have accused him of sexual misconduct. Margaret Brennan reports.
North Korea threat
President Trump said more sanctions are coming for North Korea after the regime launched a new missile. Pyongyang says it has the capability of reaching the United States. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with the latest developments.
N. Korea's latest missile
Pyongyang launched a new missile with the potential to reach the U.S. President Trump says the situation "will be handled." Tom Karako is a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He joined CBSN on the latest developments coming out of North Korea.
11/28/17: Red and Blue
Pelosi, Schumer bail on White House meeting; Can GOP & Democrats reach a deal to avoid a shutdown?
ICBM capabilities
North Korea tested a new ICBM Tuesday. This latest show of force went higher and further than Kim Jong Un's previous two launches earlier this year. In response, President Trump said he'd "handle it." CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN to analyze the implications.
Tuesday's Political Recap
President Trump appears optimistic about the Senate passing the GOP tax plan, even though Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said getting the votes was "challenging." CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris joined CBSN to break down the latest on tax reform and the looming government spending deadline.
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Trump vs. Democrats
President Trump escalated his feud with Democratic leadership on Twitter, causing Democratic leaders Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Nancy Pelosi to decline an invitation to the White House. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss.
Schumer, Pelosi skip meeting
President Trump launched a Twitter attack Tuesday on the Democratic leaders of Congress, just hours before they were to join him at the White House for a bipartisan meeting on funding the government. The Democrats skipped the meeting, and the president made a show of it. Nancy Cordes reports.
N. Korea fires missile
North Korea defied the United States with another missile test -- the first in 10 weeks -- by firing an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S. capital. The launch came one week after President Trump declared North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism and imposed new sanctions. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
Trump speaks from White House
President Trump began his remarks Tuesday afternoon addressing North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch. He also spoke about Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, before Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Secretary of Defense James Mattis made remarks. Watch this CBS News Special Report.
Report: N. Korea fires missile
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reports, citing South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Dems cancel Trump meeting
President Trump was supposed to meet with leaders from both parties to address legislative issues amid the threat of a govermentment shutdown. But then Democrats opted out. Anne Marie-Green explains the reason for the cancellation.
"Pocahontas" remarks
CBSN political contributors Molly Hooper and Zeke Miller join "Red & Blue" to discuss the renewed feud between President Trump and Massachusetts Democrat Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Trump vs. Warren
President Trump is being accused Monday of "cultural insensitivity" by the Navajo Nation after calling Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren "Pocahontas" during an event at the White House. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Racial slur?
It wasn't just what President Trump said about Elizabeth Warren. It's where he said it: at an event to honor elderly Native American code talkers who used their tribal languages during World War II to help confound U.S. enemies. "They call her Pocahontas," Mr. Trump said Monday. Nancy Cordes reports.
Who's in charge of the CFPB?
It should be a simple question, but there's no clear answer on who is in charge of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Two different people have claimed to be the boss. Julianna Goldman reports.
Sen. Franken apologizes
Senator Al Franken addressed the sexual misconduct allegations against him as he returned to work on Capitol Hill Monday. He apologized again to Leeann Tweeden, who accused him of nonconsensual kissing and groping, and said "you have to respect a woman's experience." Watch his remarks.
WH Christmas preps
First lady Melania Trump kicked off the holiday season by presenting the White House's Christmas decorations Monday morning.
Trump defends Moore again
President Trump weighed in again Sunday on the controversial Alabama Senate race. The president has a busy week ahead as he returns to Washington from his holiday weekend in Florida. Errol Barnett reports from Mar-a-Lago.
Iran admits protest deaths, but claims situation "under total control"
As Trump mulls his options, Iran's top diplomat claims more than two weeks of deadly anti-government unrest is under control, and he's willing to negotiate.
Fed served with Justice Dept. subpoenas, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, he says.
Who won Golden Globes for 2026? See the full winners list here
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest continues
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Omar says federal probe into Minnesota fraud is "creating confusion and chaos"
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar denounced a surge of federal agents to Minneapolis targeting Somalis and other immigrants after a fraud scheme in the state.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
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3 inmates dead, 12 hurt after "major fights" at Georgia prison, authorities say
A disturbance at a prison in northern Georgia Sunday afternoon left three inmates dead and 12 more injured along with a guard, authorities say.
Most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Justice Dept. served subpoenas to the Fed, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Maxim Naumov makes U.S. Olympic team 1 year after parents killed in crash
Maxim Naumov, a Massachusetts figure skater whose parents were killed last year in a Washington, D.C. plane crash, is headed to the 2026 Olympics.
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Barbie with autism being introduced by Mattel
Mattel is introducing a Barbie with autism as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity.
Trump urges credit card companies to slash interest rates to 10% for one year
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Looking for a job? Here are the best U.S. cities to find openings.
Midsize cities like Pittsburgh and Columbia, South Carolina, offer some of the best employment prospects, analysis finds.
Trump posted some U.S. jobs data the before its official release
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
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RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
Justice Dept. served subpoenas to the Fed, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Omar says it is "not acceptable" to make early judgments on Minneapolis shooting
"If they're saying we shouldn't believe our eyes, then let the investigation take place before you characterize this mother of three as a domestic terrorist," Rep. Ilhan Omar said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
State of denial: How insurance companies impact health care today
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
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Iran admits protest deaths, but claims situation "under total control"
As Trump mulls his options, Iran's top diplomat claims more than two weeks of deadly anti-government unrest is under control, and he's willing to negotiate.
Bride and groom among 8 killed in gas explosion at wedding
The father of the groom said his wife and sister-in-law were also killed in the explosion, BBC News reported.
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Human heads displayed at Ecuador tourist beach in warning to gangs
Images on social media showed five heads tied with ropes on two wooden posts at a popular whale watching destination in Ecuador's southwest.
Greenland conquest "would be disastrous," Sen. Tim Kaine says
"I think Congress will stop [President Trump', both Democrats and Republicans," Sen. Tim Kaine about any plans to take Greenland by military force.
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Most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes
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Remembering the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir
Andres Gutierrez looks back at the life and career of Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who has died at 78.
Extended interview: Carrie Coon
In this web exclusive, actress Carrie Coon, star of the TV series "The Gilded Age" and "The White Lotus," talks with Jim Axelrod about her return to Broadway in the play "Bug," written by her husband, Tracy Letts. She also talks about the state of Broadway today.
Extended interview: Tracy Letts and Carrie Coon
In this web exclusive, actor and playwright Tracy Letts, and actress Carrie Coon, star of the TV series "The Gilded Age" and "The White Lotus," talk with Jim Axelrod about their marriage, and their collaboration in the new Broadway production of "Bug."
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How to outsmart cybercriminals and protect your data
In his new book "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," former FBI Counterintelligence Operative Eric O'Neill describes the art of outsmarting cybercriminals and protecting your data and wallet. O'Neill spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about steps people can take to stay safe online.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
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.
U.K. could ban X if platform can't "get a grip" on AI sexualized images
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
Privacy impact of Gmail tools driven by AI
Millions of Americans who use Gmail are getting a new package of tools, driven by artificial intelligence. Google says it's trying to make Gmail more like a personal assistant as it brings more of its Gemini AI to your inbox with three updates. The changes come with some privacy concerns. Jo Ling Kent explains.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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.
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Husband charged in wife's killing after affair with au pair goes on trial
Prosecutors say was it an elaborate double-murder scheme to frame another man in the stabbing of his wife.
3 inmates dead, 12 hurt after "major fights" at Georgia prison, authorities say
A disturbance at a prison in northern Georgia Sunday afternoon left three inmates dead and 12 more injured along with a guard, authorities say.
Arrest made in Ohio dentist murder mystery
Michael McKee, 39, is accused of shooting and killing his ex-wife, Monique, and her husband, Spencer Tepe. The couple was found dead in their Columbus, Ohio, home last month. Ali Bauman reports.
A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
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Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
NASA cutting ISS mission short
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
ISS crew returning early due to medical issue
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA postpones spacewalk for medical concerns
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Trump weighs Iran action amid protests
Protests continue in Iran amid a violent government crackdown. Activists say hundreds of demonstrators have been killed. President Trump says Iran now wants to negotiate to prevent a U.S. military response. Holly Williams reports.
Trump weighing military option in Iran
President Trump says Iranian leaders have reached out to the U.S. to negotiate, as massive protests continue and more deaths are reported by activists. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Powell responds to federal investigation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a video Sunday that the Justice Department is investigating whether he lied to Congress about the Central Bank's renovation project. He compared the threat of criminal indictment to intimidation and said, "This unprecedented action should be seen in the broader context of the administration's threats and ongoing pressure." Scott MacFarlane reports.
Eye Opener: DOJ investigates Powell
Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, responds as the Justice Department opens a criminal investigation. Plus, the death toll surges in Iran amid protests as President Trump suggests the regime wants to negotiate. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Remembering the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir
Andres Gutierrez looks back at the life and career of Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who has died at 78.