7/29/19: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump going after Rep. Elijah Cummings; Steve Bullock on his first presidential debate.
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Michael Flynn investigation
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) of the House Oversight Committee spoke on Capitol Hill about the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's ties to Russia. Cummings claims the White House covered up Flynn's payments from Russia. The Hill's Alex Bolton discusses the investigation on CBSN.
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Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the aftermath of the President Trump's first White House press conference.
Rep. Elijah Cummings on police shootings
Maryland Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings, whose city faced riots last year after a young black man, Freddie Gray, died of injuries received in police custody, joins "CBS This Morning" from Baltimore to discuss the latest protests of the deadly police shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota and how people can go beyond dialogue in impacting societal change.
The Committee, The Oracle of AI, A Different Kind of Vision
Elijah Cummings' new power as House Oversight Committee chairman; then, how one man is advancing artificial intelligence; and, an architect goes blind, says he’s actually gotten better at his job
Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, says it’s important to take down the Confederate flag, but many things still need to be done to repair race relations in the United States
Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, says it’s important to take down the Confederate flag, but many things still need to be done to repair race relations in the United States.
Cummings' widow completes husband's memoir
Maya Rockeymoore Cummings has released her late husband's memoir "We're Better Than This: My Fight for the Future of Our Democracy" and explains to CBSN's Tanya Rivero the decision of completing the book and how important it is for her husband's legacy.
Elijah Cummings’ widow on new autobiography
Late Congressman Elijah Cummings’ autobiography, titled “We’re Better Than This” after the cvil rights giant’s signature phrase, has recently been shepherded to completion thanks to his widow, Maya Rockeymoore Cummings. Michelle Miller speaks to her about completing the book, and her husband’s lasting legacy.
Rep. John Lewis to lie in state at Capitol Rotunda
The late civil rights icon will lie in state, and the public will have a chance to pay their respects.
Americans mourn John Lewis
Tributes honoring the late Congressman John Lewis have poured in from around the country — and also across the political spectrum. Nikole Killion reports.
John Lewis dead at age 80
Civil rights icon and longtime Congressman from Georgia John Lewis died Friday at the age of 80. Lewis is remembered as a key figure in the civil rights movement who took part in some of the most pivotal moments for racial equality in U.S. history. Nancy Cordes reports.
Congressman Elijah Cummings dies at 68
Tributes are pouring in as the country mourns the loss of Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings. Political reporter for the Washington Post Eugene Scott joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss Cummings' life and legacy.
National Cathedral speaks out on Trump
The Washington National Cathedral published a strong statement condemning President Trump's "dangerous" rhetoric attacking Rep. Elijah Cummings and the city of Baltimore. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde helped write that statement, and she joined "Red and Blue" after the mass shootings in Texas and Ohio to discuss the impact of the president's words.
RNC defends Trump's Baltimore attacks
As Democratic presidential candidates debate in Detroit, President Trump is keeping up his attacks on Baltimore. Mr. Trump has spent the past few days criticizing the city and Maryland Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings, who has represented the majority African American district for over two decades and chairs the House Oversight Committee, which has launched numerous investigations into the White House. Liz Harrington, the national spokeswoman for the Republican National Committee, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the president's attacks.
Democratic 2020 hopefuls debate in Detroit
CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and Associated Press national writer on race and ethnicity Errin Haines Whack joined "Red and Blue" to discuss what to expect from this week's Democratic debates, and how race may factor into the conversation.
U.S. asked to pay $2M before Warmbier release
CBS News has confirmed North Korea asked the U.S. to pay $2 million in hospital bills before releasing him. Washington Post political reporter, Eugene Scott, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the potential backlash the Trump administration could face.
Today in politics
Another person linked to the Trump administration is refusing to comply with a Congressional subpoena. Jeff Mason, a White House correspondent for Reuters, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the White House's strategy in the aftermath of the Mueller report.
Castro criticizes Trump's tweets on Cummings
President Trump attacked U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, the House Oversight Committee Chairman, calling his district "the worst in the USA." Cummings has opened several investigations into the president, and is a frequent critic of his border policies. CBS News' Musadiq Bidar spoke to 2020 candidate Julián Castro about the president's comments, as well as immigration and his debate strategy.
Trump Twitter attack on Cummings
President Trump is under fire after an attack on another prominent African American member of Congress. This time, the president lashed out at House Democrat Elijah Cummings. It's the latest in a series of verbal assaults on congressional leaders. Paula Reid reports.
Trump renews attacks on Elijah Cummings
Donald Trump started his day today with new attacks on Democratic congressman Elijah Cummings and his home district in Baltimore. Republicans have been mostly silent but the response from many others — including the Baltimore Sun — has been scathing. Nikole Killion has more on that response.
Trump calls Baltimore a rat-infested mess
President Trump is escalating his feud with one of the most prominent black members of Congress, Maryland Democrat Elijah Cummings. Over the weekend, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the president's attacks against Cummings "racist." But Mr. Trump said there was nothing racist in his words, and that Cummings is actually the racist. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump escalates attacks on Elijah Cummings
President Trump went after Baltimore Congressman Elijah Cummings again Monday morning, tweeting that Democrats have a "long road to 2020" if they defend him. The attacks come as more House Democrats support an impeachment inquiry against the president. Bob Cusack of The Hill joins CBSN to discuss the day in politics.
Virginia Black Caucus boycotts Trump event
President Trump heads to Virginia Tuesday to celebrate an important moment for the state's first colonial settlers. The trip is being overshadowed by his ongoing racial criticism of Democratic congressman Elijah Cummings. Errol Barnett reports.
Trump: Baltimore residents "living in hell"
President Trump isn't backing down from his attacks on Baltimore and Rep. Elijah Cummings. On Tuesday he said Baltimore's residents are "living in hell." The president has been widely criticized by Democrats for his continued attacks on the black lawmaker and the city. Watch his latest remarks.
Trump keeps up attacks on Cummings
President Trump continues to disparage Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings and the city of Baltimore. CBSN contributors Molly Hooper and Zeke Miller joined CBSN to discuss how Republicans are handling the president's latest remarks.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments in birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, a case that tests one of the cornerstones of his immigration agenda.
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Artemis II moon mission counts down to historic flight
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
Trump threatens to walk away from Iran war and pull U.S. out of NATO
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump indicates he'll try to pull U.S. out of NATO
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
Majority of recent ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz linked to Iran
Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including
Trump to give "important update on Iran" tonight in prime-time speech
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
Gas prices hit $4.06 a gallon before Trump's prime-time address
U.S. gasoline prices continue to inch higher after crossing the $4 a gallon threshold on Tuesday for the first time since 2022.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
Jamie Dimon says AI could help shorten work week, cure cancer
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon thinks AI will shorten the work week and lead to medical breakthroughs, while acknowledging the technology's potential impact on the nation's workforce.
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King Charles III to address Congress on April 28
Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.
Gas prices hit $4.06 a gallon before Trump's prime-time address
U.S. gasoline prices continue to inch higher after crossing the $4 a gallon threshold on Tuesday for the first time since 2022.
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Artemis II moon mission counts down to historic flight
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments in birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, a case that tests one of the cornerstones of his immigration agenda.
State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
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Gas prices hit $4.06 a gallon before Trump's prime-time address
U.S. gasoline prices continue to inch higher after crossing the $4 a gallon threshold on Tuesday for the first time since 2022.
Jamie Dimon says rejecting capitalism is "dead wrong" in CBS News interview
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shares his thinking on capitalism, AI, prediction markets and more in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Jamie Dimon says AI could help shorten work week, cure cancer
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon thinks AI will shorten the work week and lead to medical breakthroughs, while acknowledging the technology's potential impact on the nation's workforce.
Americans saving less for retirement — that's a "warning sign," experts say.
Full-time employees cut their 401(k) participation and contribution rates last year amid an affordability crunch, new research shows.
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King Charles III to address Congress on April 28
Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.
Trump indicates he'll try to pull U.S. out of NATO
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments in birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, a case that tests one of the cornerstones of his immigration agenda.
Trump attends Supreme Court arguments in birthright citizenship case
President Trump went to the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices took up his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, a major test of his immigration agenda.
Judge orders Trump admin. to restore legal status of migrants allowed in under Biden
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
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State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
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Majority of recent ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz linked to Iran
Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including
Hiker's dog rescued by helicopter week after getting lost in forest
After strangers raised thousands of dollars for a search, the border collie was flown to safety by a pilot who was determined to reunite pet and owner.
Trump threatens to walk away from Iran war and pull U.S. out of NATO
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29 people
The Soviet-designed military transport turboprop aircraft crashed into a cliff, sources at the scene told state news agencies.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
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Kenan Thompson on new children's book
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone talks new season of "Euphoria"
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Technology
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Artemis II moon mission counts down to historic flight
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission launching today
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
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Crime
Son of Hawaii doctor testifies at trial
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
Luigi Mangione lawyers seek to postpone trial
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Defense in Kirk case questions bullet analysis
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are asking to delay a preliminary hearing set for May, arguing the defense team needs time to review ATF analysis they contend "could not" connect a bullet fragment recovered during Kirk's autopsy with the rifle found near the scene of the crime. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the development.
New details on Tiger Woods arrest report
Tiger Woods had bloodshot eyes, was "sweating profusely" and had "extremely dilated" pupils after a rollover car crash last week, an arrest report shows. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Police find drug-smuggling tunnel with rail system and cranes in Spain
Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."
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Artemis II moon mission counts down to historic flight
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
The Artemis II launch is today. Here's how to watch it live.
As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff.
Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
These 4 astronauts are about to make history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
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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?
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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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Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Inside the Artemis II moon mission simulator
CBS News' Kris Van Cleave goes inside the Orion mission simulator cockpit to get a better idea of what NASA astronauts will be experiencing during the Artemis II launch set for Wednesday.
NASA makes final checks for Artemis II
NASA is in its final phase of preparations ahead of the planned Artemis II launch on Wednesday. CBS News' Bill Harwood and Peter King have more.
Trump at Supreme Court for arguments
President Trump is at the Supreme Court arguments over birthright citizenship, making him the first sitting president to do so. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News' Weijia Jiang have more.
Retired NASA astronaut on moon missions
Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss final preparations for the Artemis II launch set for Wednesday.
Trump's potential timeline on Iran war end
President Trump is signalling a potential end to the Iran war. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.