U.S. increases military presence in Caribbean
The Trump administration announced Friday it will send an aircraft carrier strike group to the waters off South America, escalating efforts to target what it says are drug traffickers in the region.
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Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Smith and Garland
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
Trump's pardon of crypto billionaire
President Trump pardoned crypto billionaire Changpeng Zhao this week. The president said the Binance founder was recommended by a lot of people for a pardon. Zhao pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in 2023. He was sentenced the next year and spent four months in jail. Kenneth Vogel, reporter for the New York Times, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Beef prices up as ranchers face possible headwinds
Beef prices have risen four times as much as overall inflation. President Trump has a plan to bring prices down, but as Jason Allen reports, cattle ranchers don't like it.
Report shows cost of extreme weather damage
Extreme weather disasters cost more than ever before in the first half of 2025, according to a report from nonprofit group Climate Central. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Letitia James says, "I will not be deterred"
New York's Democratic Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal charges of bank fraud. The Justice Department claims James misled a bank when she obtained a mortgage on a second home in Norfolk, Virginia, to secure a lower interest rate on her loan. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more.
Analyzing U.S. combat group's deployment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group to deploy to U.S. Southern Command area on Friday, which includes the Caribbean Sea, Central America and South America. This comes as the U.S. military conducted its 10th strike on alleged drug vessels in Latin America. CBS News national security coordinating producer James LaPorta reports.
Millions likely to see anti-tariff ad
The Premier of Ontario says he will pull an advertisement that criticized President Trump's tariff policies. The ad features a 1987 speech from former President Ronald Reagan. It got a strong reaction from Mr. Trump, who paused all trade negotiations with Canada on Thursday night. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Ad that made Trump end Canada talks paused
President Trump on Thursday night said he terminated trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff ad campaign from Ontario. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest. Then, Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, joins from Toronto to discuss the state of trade meetings there.
Next steps in James case after not guilty plea
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal fraud charges on Friday and accused President Trump of vengeful prosecution. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports. Then, Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown joins to weigh in on the case.
U.S. sanctions Colombian President Petro
The Trump administration on Friday announced sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his family members, accusing the leader of having "allowed drug cartels to flourish." CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the latest.
DOJ prepares to send election monitors to California, New Jersey
The Justice Department is preparing to send election observers to California and New Jersey next month, following requests from their state Republican parties.
Letitia James pleads not guilty in court
New York Attorney General Letitia James reacted to the mortgage fraud case against her, saying President Trump's Department of Justice is being weaponized. Tom Dupree, a former principal deputy assistant attorney general, breaks down the case against James.
Letitia James pleads not guilty
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal charges of bank fraud and railed against the Trump administration over her prosecution. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports. Also, Tom Dupree, a former principal deputy assistant attorney general, breaks down the case against James, and Scott MacFarlane has more on what's next in the legal proceedings.
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Colombia's leader slams U.S. boat strikes as illegal and ineffective
Colombian President Gustavo Petro gives his side of the story as he engages Trump in a war of words over mounting U.S. boat strikes.
Carney reacts to Trump's anger over tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is reacting to President Trump's latest comments on trade talks as an anti-tariff ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan appears on television. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Letitia James to face judge for arraignment
Letitia James is set to be arraigned on mortgage fraud charges in Virginia. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Petro on boats targeted by U.S.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is reacting to the U.S. strikes targeting vessels near South America for apparently transporting drugs toward the U.S. Petro says Colombia does not know the location of the strikes or if the vessels have been carrying cocaine. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Trump on Canada tariffs
President Trump is reacting to an anti-tariff ad featuring a speech by former President Ronald Reagan. Mr. Trump is claiming that Canada is trying to influence the Supreme Court as it prepares to hear a case on tariffs. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Zelenskyy and his European backers plot steps to up pressure on Putin
Ukraine's leader was greeted by King Charles as he arrived in the U.K. on Friday to strategize with European backers on ways to defund Putin's war machine.
James appearing in court for arraignment
New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to be arraigned on Friday on federal charges of bank fraud. CBS News' Rebecca Roiphe explains.
Trump says he's ending trade talks with Canada
President Trump said he is ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariffs ad that uses former President Ronald Reagan's voice. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Trump: Federal deployment to San Francisco called off after conversation with mayor
President Trump announced Thursday that he has called off a plan to deploy federal agents to San Francisco, following a conversation with Mayor Daniel Lurie.
U.S. military buildup near Venezuela
After nine strikes on alleged drug boats in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, President Trump is now warning that strikes on land could be next. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Sam Vinograd have more on the increasing U.S. military presence near Venezuela.
White House demolishes East Wing as Trump says he'll donate "millions" to ballroom
New satellite photos show that demolition of the East Wing of the White House appears to be largely complete.
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Watch Live: ICE chief, immigration officials testify at House hearing
The leaders of ICE, CBP and USCIS are testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday.
Maryland mom plans to self-deport after her child died while she was in ICE custody
A Maryland mother is planning to self-deport after she was taken into ICE custody, causing her to miss her son's death.
Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for public's help in search for missing mom Nancy
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Judge rejects Trump administration's effort to obtain Michigan voter data
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court justices "get along well"
Ketanji Brown Jackson told "CBS Mornings" that the justices "have learned how to adapt to being in an environment with people who have very strongly held but different views."
Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
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Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
New items, such as a strawberry matcha loaf, represent the chain's latest effort to boost sales as part of its "Back to Starbucks" campaign.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court justices "get along well"
Ketanji Brown Jackson told "CBS Mornings" that the justices "have learned how to adapt to being in an environment with people who have very strongly held but different views."
Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
Judge rejects Trump administration's effort to obtain Michigan voter data
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
Sen. Susan Collins announces reelection bid, setting up key Senate contest
Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced a widely expected reelection bid on Tuesday as focus turns to the Maine Senate race, which could be among the most consequential this cycle.
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What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
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Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
King Charles says royals will help if police probe Andrew's Epstein ties
King Charles II says the royal family will support U.K. police as they look into a report that the monarch's brother Andrew shared secret info with Epstein.
Ukrainian Olympian says he'll defy IOC ban on helmet honoring war victims
The International Olympic Committee has barred a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet with images of fellow athletes killed in Russia's invasion.
Son of Norway's future queen accused of raping sleeping woman
Marius Borg Hoiby, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's 29-year-old son, is on trial facing 38 charges, including raping four women and assaults against ex-girlfriends.
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Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Trial over social media addiction in kids begins
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction in children. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
FBI offers $50,000 in Nancy Guthrie case
The FBI is now offering a $50,000 reward in the search for Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing on Feb. 1. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have the latest.
Latest news on Epstein files backlash
Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth Amendment during her congressional testimony on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. This comes as the world reacts to the latest batch of documents released by the Justice Department. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Holly Williams have more.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for help in new video
The search for Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, continues 10 days after she went missing in Arizona. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest news.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Trump echos support for Kevin Warsh
President Trump said that he "made a mistake" by not nominating Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair during his first term. Kristin Myers, the ETF editor-in-chief for AssetTV, joins with more.
White House excludes Democratic governors
The White House said it was not inviting any Democrats to the National Governors Association's annual meeting next week with the president, a traditionally bipartisan event. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Thompson press immigration heads at hearing
Rep. Bennie Thompson, the top democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee, questioned the leaders of three immigration agencies about body cameras and training time for officers, and asked whether they have been involved in planning for guarding voting precincts. His last question comes after President Trump called on Republicans to "nationalize" elections.
McCaul questions ICE chief about Minneapolis
GOP Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas questioned acting Director Todd Lyons about the situation in Minneapolis after the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Lyons said he's "seen a deescalation" in the city after border czar Tom Homan was sent to manage the immigration operation.
Trump on 2026 midterms
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced it's targeting five additional seats in Republican-held districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Meanwhile, President Trump said that Republicans "should win in a landslide." CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.