Trump heads to Texas
President Trump is facing the first great natural disaster of his presidency. Mr. Trump is heading to Texas after promising Monday that victims of Hurricane Harvey will get all the help they need. Major Garrett reports.
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Houston police captain: "The need is overwhelming" after Harvey; Texas Rep. Farenthold: There's devastation everywhere you look
Trump to visit Texas
President Trump and the first lady will travel to Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday to assess the damage caused by Harvey. Reuters' White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe joins CBSN with the latest.
Texas devastation
Texas Congressman Blake Farenthold represents some of the hardest hit communities in the state after Harvey made landfall. That includes Corpus Christi, where President Trump plans to visit Tuesday. Rep. Farenthold joins CBSN after touring the flood zones.
Facebook critic on Oversight Board and Trump
The Oversight Board created by Facebook will issue a decision on Wednesday about President Trump's removal from the platform. But an independent group called the Real Facebook Oversight Board thinks the problem is bigger than Mr. Trump's false claims. Carole Cadwalladr, a reporter for The Guardian and a member of that independent group, joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss what she and her colleagues want to see Facebook do to curb the spread of misinformation.
U.S. begins reuniting separated migrant families
A mother and son from Guatemala are back together for the first time since they were separated at the border by the Trump administration nearly four years ago. Lilia Luciano has more on the emotional reunion.
Legal scholar on "troubling" pardon
The legal and political worlds are reacting forcefully to President Trump's controversial pardon of Joe Arpaio. The former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, was convicted last month of criminal contempt for violating a judge's order to not detain undocumented immigrants. George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Washington to discuss the legal issues surrounding the president's decision and how it will affect Mr. Trump's relationship with the judiciary.
Trump's pardon and Harvey response
Shannon Pettypiece, White House correspondent for Bloomberg News, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss Hurricane Harvey, President Trump's pardon of former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the latest threat from North Korea.
Sheriff Joe speaks
President Trump said Friday night that he is pardoning controversial former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio. In an exclusive interview with CBS affiliate KPHO, Arpaio says the pardon "came from [Mr. Trump's] heart."
Cohn on Charlottesville
Top White House economic adviser Gary Cohn says the Trump administration "can and must do better" in addressing hate groups in America. Cohn, who is Jewish, also explained why he decided not to resign in protest. CBSN political contributor and RealClearPolitics reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Phoenix clashes
While President Trump was speaking in Phoenix Tuesday night, thousands of protesters clashed with police on the streets. CBS News' Carter Evans got an up-close look at the violence, and the ACLU is now calling for an investigation into possible excessive force.
Trump takes aim at GOP
Politico reporter Jacqueline Klimas joins CBSN to discuss President Trump's latest comments attacking the leaders of his own party in Congress.
Trump defends speeches
CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan breaks down the President's shifting tone in speeches this week. She also weighs in on Mr. Trump's latest Twitter attacks on Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan.
Trump calls for unity and healing
The angry President Trump we saw at a Phoenix rally Tuesday night was nowhere to be seen in Reno, Nevada, on Wednesday. Instead, Mr. Trump called for unity and healing. He will need a lot of that to push his agenda on Capitol Hill. Margaret Brennan reports.
Trump AZ speech fallout
Politico national political reporter Gabe Debenedetti weighs in on the fallout from the President's campaign-style speech in Phoenix and the implications of Mr. Trump's attacks on fellow Republicans.
Hillary Clinton's book
In her upcoming book, Hillary Clinton reveals just how uncomfortable her televised debates with Donald Trump made her feel. In one excerpt, she says "he was literally breathing down my neck. My skin crawled." Politico national political reporter Gabe Debenedetti joins CBSN with more.
Trump Arizona rally
CBS News political contributor and Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe breaks down the President's attacks on GOP senators and his threat to shut down the government over his proposed border wall.
Trump AZ speech analysis
Associated Press White House Reporter Ken Thomas joins CBSN to discuss President Trump's speech in Arizona last night, in which Mr. Trump rehashed his response to the violence in Virginia and blamed the media for the fallout.
Chelsea defends Barron
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton came to Barron Trump's defense after an article on a conservative website criticized President Trump's 11-year-old son for dressing too casually.
Trump speech "revisionist history"?
CBS News contributor and Washington Post congressional correspondent Ed O'Keeffe joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss why President Trump's speech at an Arizona rally Tuesday night is reminiscent of his campaign rhetoric, and what Mr. Trump's continued criticism of fellow Republicans means for his agenda.
Chaos outside Trump rally
After President Trump's campaign-style rally Tuesday night, it chaos and confusion outside the Phoenix Convention Center when police used tear gas to clear the streets of largely anti-Trump protesters. Carter Evans reports.
Trump's fiery rally in Phoenix
A fiery speech from President Trump brought an angry response from protesters in Phoenix. During the campaign-style rally, he was still chafing over criticism that he was slow to call out white supremacists in Charlottesville. Chip Reid reports.
Afghanistan troop levels
President Trump is committing to send more troops to fight the war in Afghanistan that has been raging since 2001. John Hannah, former national security adviser to Vice President Dick Cheney, spoke to CBSN about whether he think the U.S. will ever pull out of Afghanistan.
War in Afghanistan
In a speech Monday night, President Trump outlined his strategy for fighting the war in Afghanistan. Washington Post reporter David Nakamura spoke to CBSN about whether Trump's approach can succeed in the 16-year-long conflict.
Trump's Afghan strategy
Retired Admiral James Winnefeld, a former vice chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks to CBSN about how President Trump's approach to Afghanistan compares to past administrations.
Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say
Military planners are advising the president that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
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DEA memo in Epstein files names him in a previously unknown investigation
A memo shows Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a previously undisclosed U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency investigation targeting him and 14 others for suspicious money transfers possibly linked to illegal narcotics.
As Ukraine war enters fifth year, Zelenskyy says Putin failing at his goals
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the start of the fifth year of the Ukraine war by saying Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin has failed to achieve his war goals.
ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated.
Suspect in Nancy Guthrie case had been to the house before, source says
An image the FBI released of the suspect at Nancy Guthrie's front door, without a backpack, was captured by her Nest doorbell camera on a day prior to the suspected abduction.
Texts show Rep. Gonzales sent explicit messages to staffer who later died by suicide
A newly revealed text exchange appears to show Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales encouraging an aide who later died by setting herself on fire to send him an explicit photo.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
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Anna Kepner's family says stepbrother charged in her death on cruise ship
Anna Kepner, 18, was on a Caribbean cruise with her father, stepmother and three stepsiblings when she was discovered dead on the Carnival Horizon in November.
U.S. women's hockey team declines State of the Union invitation
The U.S. women's ice hockey team said Monday they will not be attending President Trump's State of the Union address, citing scheduling conflicts.
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Boston Globe postpones print edition for first time, due to blizzard
A record-setting snowstorm has prompted managers of The Boston Globe to postpone the printing of their daily newspaper for the first time in its 153 year history.
Anna Kepner's family says stepbrother charged in her death on cruise ship
Anna Kepner, 18, was on a Caribbean cruise with her father, stepmother and three stepsiblings when she was discovered dead on the Carnival Horizon in November.
Suspect in Nancy Guthrie case had been to the house before, source says
An image the FBI released of the suspect at Nancy Guthrie's front door, without a backpack, was captured by her Nest doorbell camera prior to the night of her abduction.
Newsom's office slams "MAGA-manufactured outrage" as conservatives accuse him of bigotry
Newsom's remarks about his 960 SAT score went viral as he told Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and a packed auditorium: "I'm not trying to impress you, I'm just trying to impress upon you I'm like you, I'm not better than you."
Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
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FedEx sues Trump administration for "full refund" of tariff payments
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Trump's Section 122 tariffs could spur new legal battle, experts say
President Trump's novel use of a 1974 trade law to impose a global 15% tariff could be ripe for legal challenges, according to trade experts.
Tariffs pose "huge uncertainty" after Supreme Court ruling, experts say
The Trump administration is unlikely to back down from pursuing additional tariffs following the Supreme Court decision, according to trade experts.
Dow closes down more than 800 points as AI and tariff risks rattle investors
Stocks slumped amid investor fear of AI disruption and uncertainty surrounding President Trump's new tariffs.
Here's how much the new "no tax on tips" deduction could save you
Workers who claim the new deduction will see an average tax cut of around $1,400, although some could realize larger savings.
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What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
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Texts show Rep. Gonzales sent explicit messages to staffer who later died by suicide
A newly revealed text exchange appears to show Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales encouraging an aide who later died by setting herself on fire to send him an explicit photo.
Newsom's office slams "MAGA-manufactured outrage" as conservatives accuse him of bigotry
Newsom's remarks about his 960 SAT score went viral as he told Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and a packed auditorium: "I'm not trying to impress you, I'm just trying to impress upon you I'm like you, I'm not better than you."
FedEx sues Trump administration for "full refund" of tariff payments
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
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As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with David Oshinsky, author of "Polio: An American Story," and with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who contracted polio as a child, about how parents opting out of vaccinations for their children could affect polio rates here.
Robots can help amid nursing home staffing crisis
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
Cop's shortness of breath was the only sign of rare lung disorder
Travis Corbitt's struggles to breathe led to his retirement and reliance on an oxygen tank.
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As Ukraine war enters fifth year, Zelenskyy says Putin failing at his goals
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the start of the fifth year of the Ukraine war by saying Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin has failed to achieve his war goals.
Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
Woman in Tehran praises students for reigniting protests after bloody crackdown
As Iran's new academic year began over the weekend, large-scale protests erupted across several universities.
Tariffs pose "huge uncertainty" after Supreme Court ruling, experts say
The Trump administration is unlikely to back down from pursuing additional tariffs following the Supreme Court decision, according to trade experts.
DHS officials watch for response by US-based cartel networks after leader killed
Law enforcement is monitoring potential increases in violence, coercion or debt-collection activity in domestic trafficking corridors after cartel head "El Mencho" was killed Sunday.
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Extended interview: Madison Beer
Madison Beer opens up about the start of her music career, artists who have inspired her along the way and creating her third studio album, "Locket," in an interview with CBS News senior culture correspondent Anthony Mason.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles on Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Star Trek celebrates 60 years
CBS News' Dave Malkoff joins from Star Trek: The Cruise with Rob Picardo, who plays "The Doctor" in the series, to discuss how people are celebrating 60 years of the franchise.
Racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette's
Britain's film academy and the BBC apologized after a broadcast of the BAFTA awards ceremony that included an offensive outburst by an audience member with Tourette's syndrome.
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Robots can help amid nursing home staffing crisis
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
Social psychologist on social media addiction
One of the catalysts for the social media addiction debate was a 2024 book called "The Anxious Generation" by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. His new book tries to help parents and kids break free from screens. Haidt joins CBS News to discuss Mark Zuckerberg, the ongoing social media addiction trial and artificial intelligence.
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.
Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to trial
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
Mark Zuckerberg grilled in court
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand at the social media addiction trial examining whether children and teens were given access to an addictive and harmful product. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
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Anna Kepner's family says stepbrother charged in her death on cruise ship
Anna Kepner, 18, was on a Caribbean cruise with her father, stepmother and three stepsiblings when she was discovered dead on the Carnival Horizon in November.
Suspect in Nancy Guthrie case had been to the house before, source says
An image the FBI released of the suspect at Nancy Guthrie's front door, without a backpack, was captured by her Nest doorbell camera prior to the night of her abduction.
Utah author fatally poisoned husband to get his money, prosecutors say
Kouri Richins slipped five times the lethal dose of fentanyl into a cocktail that her husband drank, prosecutors say.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Officials probe killing at Mar-a-Lago
An armed man was shot and killed after gaining "unauthorized entry" into Mar-a-Lago, President Trump's Florida estate, the Secret Service said. The shooting occurred as FBI Director Kash Patel attended the Winter Olympics in Italy. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
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NASA to start slow-moving process returning moon rocket to hangar this week
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
NASA's moon rocket hit by new problem, flight pushed to April
The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — on a flight around the far side of the moon and back.
Report criticizes NASA Boeing Starliner trip
An internal investigation is blasting NASA's handling of the first piloted flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in 2024. The flight left two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station for nearly a year. The investigation found the flight was plagued by potentially life-threatening technical and management failures.
Cosmologist on UFO files
President Trump has ordered the release of all government documents related to aliens, UFOs and extraterrestrial life. It comes after former President Barack Obama addressed the topic earlier this week and said aliens are real, a statement which he later modified. CBS News contributor Janna Levin has more details.
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More U.S.-Iran talks set for Thursday
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USA men's hockey sparks patriotic pride after win
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