3 U.S. warships to sail off Venezuela as Trump pushes cartel crackdown
The U.S. is deploying 3 guided-missile destroyers to waters off Venezuela as part of President Trump's effort to combat threats from Latin American cartels.
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New human rights reports scale back criticism of El Salvador, but fault U.K.
The State Dept. said the 2024 reports on countries were "adjusted" to be "aligned to the administration's executive orders."
Ex-CECOT inmates speak out on prison treatment
Nine Venezuelan men that the Trump administration deported to El Salvador's infamous CECOT prison are alleging they endured physical and mental abuse at the facility in a new ProPublica report. Mica Rosenberg, an investigative reporter for ProPublica, joins "The Takeout" to share what the men told her team.
Appeals court tosses contempt order in case over Venezuelans sent to El Salvador
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled in April that probable cause existed to find the Trump administration in criminal contempt over its removal of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release on pause
A federal judge has ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be released from federal custody. Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March. The U.S. eventually brought him back to the U.S., but quickly charged him with human smuggling.
Judge weighing Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release
A Tennessee judge is weighing whether to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia, once mistakenly deported to El Salvador, as he awaits his human smuggling trial. After arguments in court on Wednesday, the judge said he will not make a decision until next week. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.
Judge lets Abrego Garcia's DOJ lawsuit go on
A federal judge on Monday denied the Justice Department's motions to dismiss Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation lawsuit. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Judge calls DOJ's motion to dismiss Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawsuit "meritless"
The Justice Dept. argued Salvadoran man Kilmar Abrego Garcia's suit over his mistaken deportation should be moot.
El Salvador president denies Kilmar Abrego Garcia's claims of abuse in prison
President Nayib Bukele, in a post on the social media platform X, wrote that Kilmar Abrego Garcia "wasn't tortured, nor did he lose weight," during his stint at a notorious El Salvador prison.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia alleges "psychological torture" at Salvadoran prison
Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he faced "psychological torture" in a prison in El Salvador, following his mistaken deportation to the U.S.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia remaining in jail
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man wrongfully deported by the Trump administration, will remain in jail for now as he faces federal charges following his return from El Salvador. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in jail for now
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the undocumented Maryland father mistakenly deported to El Salvador, will remain in jail while attorneys argue whether he should be deported or released. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release, but ICE likely to detain him
The judge acknowledged in her ruling that determining whether Abrego Garcia should be released is "little more than an academic exercise" because ICE will likely detain him.
Report: Bukele aides blocked MS-13 extraditions
New reporting from ProPublica finds Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's top aides blocked the extraditions of MS-13 leaders to the U.S. because his allies allegedly believed those gang members could be witnesses in a long-running U.S. investigation into Bukele. Sebastian Rotel, one of the authors of the piece, joins "The Takeout" to discuss his findings.
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
This week on 60 Minutes: El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele talks about the problems facing his country; And Jon Wertheim reports on the recovery of music written by prisoners in Nazi concentration camps
Salvadorian farmer: "It's been devastating"
Julio Armando Gutierrez has been growing coffee in El Salvador for almost 40 years. He says the last few have been very tough.
The factors causing Salvadorians to flee
A youth and migration adviser in El Salvador tells "60 Minutes," "They're not thinking about gaming a system. They're thinking about preserving their life."
Nayib Bukele: The "60 Minutes" interview
Fleeing gang violence and poverty, 90,000 Salvadorans were apprehended at the U.S. border in the last year. El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele tells "60 Minutes" how he's trying to fix his country. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
El Salvador not ready for asylum seekers
El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, says his country is not prepared to process and care for asylum seekers he promised to accept in a controversial deal with the United States. See the full interview, Sunday
Abrego Garcia family attorney discusses case
Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains in U.S. custody as his human smuggling case plays out. He was erroneously deported to El Salvador in March and, despite a court order to bring him back to the U.S., remained there until recently. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett sat down with Attorney Chris Newman, who is representing the Abrego Garcia family, to discuss the case.
Faith Salie on Trump's potty mouth
President Trump stepped in it this week when he called Haiti, El Salvador, and nations in Africa "sh*thole countries," preferring that America welcome immigrants from Norway instead. A political and diplomatic sh*tstorm ensued, played out (sometimes without asterisks!) in the nation's news outlets. Contributor Faith Salie discusses what happens when our nation's chief executive uses language best scrawled on a bathroom stall.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to a notorious supermax prison in El Salvador, has been returned to the U.S. to face criminal charges. Meanwhile, tensions flared during an ICE raid in Los Angeles.
Details about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case
The man the Trump administration mistakenly deported to El Salvador mega-prison is back in the U.S. and faces a new federal criminal indictment. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson break it down.
Abrego Garcia brought back to U.S. to face charges
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant who the Trump administration admitted was mistakenly deported back to his home country, has been returned to the U.S. to face two federal criminal counts that were detailed in an unsealed indictment. Nicole Sganga has details.
Inside the charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, was returned to the U.S. in order to face two federal criminal counts. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has details on the charges.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Patel defends lowering hiring standards related to prostitution, bestiality
Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.
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White House backs Hegseth as new details come out about Iran war's cost
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion — most of it on munitions — and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Board votes to close Kennedy Center immediately for renovations, source says
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Delaware holds U.S. Senate primary, and more races to watch today
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons is seeking the Democratic nomination for a third full term.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
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Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
Your home heating oil bill is likely to jump this winter. Here's why.
Millions of homeowners will face higher heating costs this winter because of surging global oil prices, according to a new forecast.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Massie introduces impeachment articles against Hegseth over Iran war
Rep. Thomas Massie accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of defying Congress with the Iran war, suppressing free speech and other offenses.
House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
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Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Iran war could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
2 U.S. government workers accidentally shot by soldiers in Africa
The U.S. personnel were shot during an anti-smuggling operation in a rural region in the northeast of the country, Eswatini's government said.
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Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
Elin Hilderbrand and daughter on latest book
Elin Hilderbrand, who wrote hit summer reads like "The Perfect Couple" and "28 Summers," joins "CBS Mornings" with her daughter Shelby Cunningham to discuss the latest book in their co-written The Academy Series, titled "The Thoroughbreds."
Remembering Bob Mackie's most iconic looks
Bob Mackie, who bedazzled stars like Cher, Carol Burnett and Marilyn Monroe, died at 87. "CBS Mornings" looks back at some of his legendary looks.
2026 Emmys top moments
"People" executive editor for TV and events Breanne Heldman breaks down the top moments from the 2026 Emmy Awards.
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OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Sanders says potential danger of AI is "probably greater" than nuclear weapons
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
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.
Speaker Johnson on Trump's AI comments
President Trump took aim at criticism of AI development, calling the warnings a "hoax." House Speaker Mike Johnson shared his thoughts on Mr. Trump's comments.
Trump lauds AI amid dire warnings
President Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during an industry summit, saying that data centers "make people wealthy" and dismissing AI development concerns as a "hoax." CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more on what you should know.
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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FBI: Pennsylvania man was planning ISIS attack
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man planned to carry out an ISIS-inspired "mass casualty attack" before being thwarted by the FBI, federal law enforcement officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
Hospital could have prevented some of nurse's baby killings, judge says
British nurse Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies, was enabled by a "complete failure" to protect them at the hospital where she worked, the chair of an inquiry said.
New details on Clancy holdout juror
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial faced a domestic violence charge in 2021, but it was later dismissed, police records show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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H.R. McMaster on the cost of Iran war
Former Trump national security adviser H.R. McMaster joins "The Takeout" to discuss Tuesday's report from the Congressional Budget Office showing that the Iran war has cost an estimated $38 billion from Feb. 28 to Aug. 1.
Blanche on Trump's slamming of Supreme Court
Attorney General Todd Blanche conducted the White House press briefing on Tuesday, commenting on the Supreme Court's ruling that blocks President Trump's new postal service rules for mail ballots. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Sanders, Bannon at same AI safety rally
The AI debate made for strange bedfellows Tuesday as progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders and MAGA provocateur Steve Bannon appeared at the same event calling for human-centered AI decisions. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
CBS News speaks with Taliban 25 years after 9/11
CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab sits down with Taliban spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi, five years after the group's return to power in Afghanistan. They discuss the Taliban's claims of peace and stability, the country's ongoing humanitarian crisis and restrictions on women and girls, as well as U.S. military hardware, frozen assets, future U.S.-Afghanistan relations and lessons from two decades of war.
Inside Trump's Supreme Court denouncements
President Trump on Tuesday denounced all three of his appointed Supreme Court justices because they joined a ruling nullifying Mr. Trump's attempt to dramatically restrict mail-in balloting. Major Garrett reports.