Trump foreign policy
Amber Phillips, staff writer for The Washington Post, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the Trump administration's recent foreign policy decisions.
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World shaken by assault on U.S. Capitol
The U.S. Capitol has long been a symbol of freedom and democracy across the globe, and the attack Wednesday has created shockwaves around the world - with American allies and adversaries responding. Holly Williams reports on the globe's reaction.
CBS News poll on first 100 days
This week, CBS News polls put President Trump's approval numbers at 41 percent as he hits the 100-day mark. That number is lower than his predecessors at this point in their administrations. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to dig deeper into the results.
Latino voters speak out as election winds down
Latino voters have been courted by both Republicans and Democrats this election cycle, and while many may lean conservative, as Mireya Villarreal reports, their choices for president are part of a changing electoral landscape, and are more complicated than just a single voting bloc.
As Donald Trump gears up for the general election, there is new ammunition against him in his run for the presidency
As Donald Trump gears up for the general election, there is new ammunition against him in his run for the presidency. Hillary Clinton's campaign is out with a TV ad attacking Trump for his refusal to release his income tax returns, as other presidential candidates have done. Trump is also being dogged by a recording, purportedly of himself pretending to be his own PR flack. Julianna Goldman reports from the Washington bureau with the latest.
Russia hack intel report
Douglas Ollivant, senior fellow at New America and former National Security Council director, joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the unclassified intelligence report released on Russia's attempt to influence the U.S. presidential elections.
Donald Trump may be just weeks away from claiming the Republican Party's presidential nomination, but it's not going to be a cakewalk
Donald Trump may be just weeks away from claiming the Republican Party's presidential nomination, but it's not going to be a cakewalk. Trump is facing opposition from party leaders and has some high-profile meetings in Washington next week with House GOP leaders. Julianna Goldman reports on how the fractured Republican Party is airing its dirty laundry for all to see.
Women's March 2018
Saturday marks the one year anniversary of Donald Trump's inauguration, which last year prompted Women's Marches around the world. A CBS News poll finds 63 percent of women disapprove of his handling of the presidency. This year, Women's March organizers say the focus isn't on turnout, but on winning elections. Paula Reid reports.
Eyes on Pennsylvania as election nears end
Former Vice President Joe Biden is just 17 electoral college votes away from the presidency, leading President Trump in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania. However, the vote count continues with no final conclusion to the race. Ed O’Keefe joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the state of the election.
Why do we grade the first 100 days?
The first 100 days is when a president is expected to be most productive, but that amount of time represents less than seven percent of a president's four-year term. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" takes a look at why we use a seemingly arbitrary time frame to take stock of a presidency and who set the standard in the first place.
Will chief of staff role change?
Congressional reporter for the Washington Post and CBS News contributor, Ed O'Keefe, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the recent turmoil inside the White House, how the major staff changes will affect President Trump's legislative agenda and whether the GOP health care bill is dead.
A look at Trump's rough patch
Donald Trump has had a rough week, sinking in polls and facing backlash for his controversial remarks. Hillary Clinton has also had a bumpy road, with continued questions about the Clinton Foundation's conflict of interest and favorable treatment of donors. Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell joins "CBS This Morning" to weigh in on Trump's tensions with the Republican Party and Clinton's tax returns.
What's ahead for 2016 race
With the political conventions over, the presidential candidates will now be campaigning in earnest. Voters head to the polls in just 100 days. Phillip Bump, a political columnist at The Washington Post, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss what's ahead in the campaign and the impact of the conventions.
Federal judge blocks travel ban
A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked President Trump's controversial order that prevented some refugees and foreign nationals from entering the United States. Friday's ruling said President Trump's order was unconstitutional, and cleared the way for travelers affected by the ban to board flights bound for the U.S. Paula Reid reports.
Could Trump block Comey testimony?
CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Washington to discuss whether President Trump could block former FBI director James Comey's testimony next week, why a block would be unprecedented and the latest on Trump's travel ban.
JFK assassination files
The federal government released 2,800 long-secret documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy this week. President Trump blocked the release of some other documents due to what the White House called potential national security concerns. University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato is an expert on JFK's assassination and authored the 2013 book "The Kennedy Half-Century. He joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Virginia to discuss the most interesting new information in the files.
Donald Trump's new campaign manager is promising Republican Party leaders to get ready for a softer
Donald Trump's new campaign manager is promising Republican Party leaders to get ready for a softer, more presidential front-runner. But with five primaries set for Tuesday and an ongoing fight for the party's nomination, the new Donald Trump has yet to emerge. Weijia Jiang reports from Washington.
Trump's bid for GOP unity
Two new polls show that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is trailing Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton nationally by double digits. That is a stunning drop since the Republican Convention two weeks ago. After saying he would not endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan, Trump did an about-face. Errol Barnett reports on the rift within the Republican Party.
Clinton, Trump's race war
Catherine Rampell of The Washington Post joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the presidential candidates' personal attacks, and the Republicans' "conspicuous" hesitance to defend Donald Trump amid his race war with Hillary Clinton.
2016 presidential race
Philip Bump, politics reporter for "The Washington Post," joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the impact of heightened terrorism and national security concerns on the presidential race in the wake of the deadly Nice attack. He also weighs in on the impact Donald Trump's vice presidential pick -- Indiana Governor Mike Pence - could have on his campaign.
Expert on Russian hacking
Douglas Ollivant, a senior fellow at New America and a former National Security Council director, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the U.S. response to Russia's hacking during the presidential election campaign.
Supreme Court nominees?
President Donald Trump has the chance to shape the direction of the Supreme Court for decades to come. He's expected to nominate a justice to the court within two weeks to fill the vacancy left by the death of Antonin Scalia last year. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the leading candidates.
Border wall threatens mountain ecosystem
In the final weeks of the Trump administration, the rush to complete the border wall is no more challenging than in the Sierra Madre, a mountainous corner where Arizona and New Mexico meet Mexico. However, along with its intent to stop people, the wall there would also stop rare animals who go back and forth from Mexico to the U.S. in the north where there is more water for them to drink. Michelle Miller explores the area, and speaks to conservationists about the importance of preserving the area's biodiversity.
House Intel chair controversy
Washington Post's Karoun Demirjian, who covers national security and politics, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Washington to discuss the controversy surrounding House Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes and new details about the FBI's investigation into the Trump campaign and its potential ties to Russia.
Trump heads to Camp David
President Trump is sizing up the New Year during a working weekend at Camp David. Mr. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are gathering with Republican congressional leaders to discuss their legislative agenda for 2018. Meanwhile, the release of a new book detailing the inner workings of the Trump White House is serving as the latest distraction for the administration. Errol Barnett reports.
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Cassidy says he passed a note to Witkoff during heated Trump meeting
Sen. Bill Cassidy said that after his exchange with the president, he passed a note to Steve Witkoff, saying he would consider changing his war powers vote.
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Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid debate over "transit fees"
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a cargo ship near Oman on Thursday, further complicating the Iran-U.S. negotiations.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, hundreds dead or injured
Venezuela's acting president said the death toll from powerful twin earthquakes was likely to rise, as USGS modeling suggested thousands may have been killed.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
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LA investigating construction at warehouse involved in massive fire
Los Angeles building inspectors have launched an investigation into alleged unpermitted construction at a warehouse that erupted in flames last week — its second fire in two years.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Hundreds of veterans snag free World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
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Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in case over cancer risks from weedkiller
The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge hits 3-year high
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
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Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Hundreds of veterans snag free World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
Just 2 votes separate candidates in mayoral race: "Every vote matters"
Christine Erickson is two votes ahead of Jamie Smith, the Minnehaha County Auditors and Elections Office said.
Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal
Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a U.S. official confirmed, leading a United Nations agency to pause an evacuation effort.
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Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal
Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a U.S. official confirmed, leading a United Nations agency to pause an evacuation effort.
Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Heat waves push more Europeans to embrace air conditioning
Only 20% European homes have AC, compared to 90% in the U.S., but as the climate changes, that vast gulf may be set to shrink.
Poland's deputy prime minister warns of possible Russian "false flag operation"
Poland's deputy prime minister tells CBS News he "wouldn't exclude the Russians doing some kind of false flag operation" to justify an attack on NATO.
Venezuela quake survivors describe devastation: "Everything collapsed"
A Caracas resident told CBS News that he "started to pray" when he felt the first earthquake hit Venezuela.
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William Holden, Joseph Cotten mark bicentennial
In the lead-up to America's bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten.
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
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How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
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.
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
U.S. aims to break AI reliance on China
The U.S. is trying to break the West's reliance on Chinese artificial intelligence supply chains with an international accord called Pax Silica. Its goal is to shore up supplies of essential components used in high-end computer chips, which power advanced AI models. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Lions player arrested on kidnapping charges
Terrion Arnold, a 23-year-old defensive player for the Detroit Lions and a former first-round pick and all-American at the University of Alabama, has been arrested on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping. He is denying it all. Tom Hanson reports.
Report of possible plea deal in Mangione case
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are accusing prosecutors of trying to manipulate public opinion against him, and calling a report of a possible plea deal "troubling." CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Prosecutors drop Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge
New York prosecutors said they are dropping a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying him for a fourth time.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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Full interview: Poland's Radek Sikorski
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radek Sikorski speaks with CBS News' Aidan Stretch about the Russia's war in Ukraine, state of NATO, Ukraine-Poland relations and more.
Experts break down the Venezuela earthquakes
Geoscientists and other scientific and humanitarian experts spoke with CBS News about the deadly earthquakes that hit Venezuela on Wednesday.
Supreme Court rules on 2 immigration cases
The Supreme Court issued two major immigration decisions Thursday, including one that lifts deportation restrictions for thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks them down.
Geo-technical expert on Venezuela earthquakes
Emergency crews are searching for survivors amongst the rubble after deadly back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela. Martin Hudson, a geo-technical engineering expert, joins CBS News to discuss the rarity of the event.
Venezuelan airport outside Caracas reopens
People in northern Venezuela are racing against time to pull survivors from the rubble of collapsed buildings after a pair of powerful earthquakes hit the country on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has the latest from Bogotá, Colombia. Then, CBS News meteorologist Darren Peck joins to examine the risk of aftershocks.