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President Trump says he'll decide "soon" whether or not to use executive privilege to block Congressional testimony by former White House counsel Don McGahn. CBSN political contributor and conservative columnist Michael Graham and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBSN to discuss the escalating tensions between the White House and Democrats.
President Trump says trade talks with China will continue after discussions between the two countries ended Friday without a deal. CBSN political contributor and conservative columnist Michael Graham and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBSN to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's top political headlines.
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has asked Senator Amy Klobuchar to undergo formal vetting as he narrows his list of potential running mates. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
CBSN political contributor and conservative columnist Michael Graham and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBSN to discuss President Trump's latest tariff decision and the latest from the 2020 race.
The Atlantic's Derek Thompson joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss how 2020 candidates, including Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, plan to tackle $1.56 trillion in student loan debt. While politicians previously favored minor tweaks to the system, Thompson says some candidates are now announcing "mammoth" overhauls to appeal to millennial voters.
The Justice Department and FTC have split oversight over Amazon and Google as a possible antitrust investigation looms. Google alone has faced three fines in Europe for violating antitrust laws, and some U.S. lawmakers are call for big tech companies to break up. Charlotte Slaiman, former FTC antitrust enforcement attorney and now policy counsel for competition at Public Knowledge, joined CBSN to explain how antitrust investigations work.
Democratic front-runner Joe Biden is taking aim at President Trump during three campaign stops in Iowa. A recent poll found Biden leads the field there, but his primary opponents are also making gains. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss Biden's strategy.
Several 2020 candidates have described their plans to tackle student loan debt, but it's more personal for one candidate in particular. Associated Press reporter Michelle Smith speaks to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about Pete Buttigieg's own debt and how he plans on fixing the growing national issue.
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidates are focusing on the issue of race in America, ahead of Rep. Jim Clyburn's "World Famous Fish Fry" event in Columbia, South Carolina. The gathering is seen as a key local and national political weekend. CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano is in South Carolina with the latest.
Immigration is expected to be a top issue at the first Democratic presidential debate. Ten of the 25 candidates meet in Miami, while another 10 will face off in another debate. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
The 2020 presidential race is heating up ahead of part two of the first Democratic debate, which will feature former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders and eight other candidates. Ten presidential hopefuls sparred in the first part of the debate with health care, immigration and the economy among the issues discussed. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN to break it all down.
Democratic hopefuls like Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have introduced plans to help erase student debt while some states have begun introducing plans to offer free tuition or debt forgiveness.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign reported raising $19.1 million in the second quarter of 2019. The campaign says it has hired more than 300 staffers across the country and spent nearly $16 million this year. Warren currently has just under $20 million cash on hand.
The crowded field of 2020 Democratic candidates is getting a shakeup with the announcement that billionaire Tom Steyer is entering the fray. Steyer will join "CBS This Morning" on Thursday for his first TV interview since announcing his candidacy. Ed O'Keefe reports.
2020 presidential contender Elizabeth Warren tells CBS News' Ed O'Keefe that the female officer who accused of Gen. John Hyten of sexual misconduct should appear before Congress.
New polling shows President Trump trailing four of the Democratic presidential contenders. Former Vice President Joe Biden leads Mr. Trump by nine points. Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Kamala Harris are also ahead. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Lineups are set for the next Democratic presidential debates, which will be split up over two nights. The first night will pit Senator Bernie Sanders against Senator Elizabeth Warren, the first time the two will be on the debate stage together. Harris and Biden will go up against each other on the second night. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post reporter Sean Sullivan breaks down the Democratic battle.
CBS News' latest Battleground Tracker poll shows former Vice President Joe Biden's lead shrinking, as Senators Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris gain ground. CBS News Elections & Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and Edward-Isaac Dovere of The Atlantic spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the state of the race.
Some Democratic presidential candidates are targeting big companies on the campaign trail. Sara Fischer, media reporter for Axios, joined CBSN to discuss how they are using the tactic to highlight issues on the campaign trail.
Democratic presidential hopefuls took the stage in Detroit on Wednesday at the 110th annual NAACP convention. Candidates spoke on topics including criminal justice reform, slavery reparations, and civil rights. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns was there, and she joined CBSN to recap the event.
The second round of Democratic presidential debates begins Tuesday. The newest poll shows Joe Biden surging far ahead of the other 2020 hopefuls in his party. He's followed by Senators Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, and Bernie Sanders. Warren and Sanders lead tonight's pack of candidates, all trying to make their mark at a crucial time in the race. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Tonight we'll hear from 10 of the Democratic presidential candidates in the second primary debate. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN from Detroit with a look at what to expect.
New Hampshire voters at a watch party for the first night of the latest Democratic debate said they felt Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts had a strong night and were also impressed by South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg. CBS News digital reporter Nicole Sganga reports from Somersworth, New Hampshire.
The latest Democratic presidential debate put the party's policy divide at center stage. Moderate candidates repeatedly argued that proposals from left wing Democrats go too far, playing into Republicans' hands. Candidates Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders took turns defending their plans for everything from healthcare to immigration. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how 2020 hopefuls performed at Tuesday night's Democratic presidential debate and why the more progressive candidates stood out.
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose government earlier this year recongized a Palestinian state, was booed by the crowd.
PG&E said it did not have a precise timeframe for when power would be fully restored due to the "significant and extensive" damage to one of its substations.
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump's idea to give Americans $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenue will "depend on what happens with Congress."
The latest approvals bring the total number of new settlements over the past two years to 69, Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich posted on social media.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump's idea to give Americans $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenue will "depend on what happens with Congress."
A former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice has been fired from his new post as a ranger in West Virginia.
The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, is home to 15 Benedictine monks, some livestock, and a guesthouse for people looking for a little quiet in this turbulent world. "Sunday Morning" pays a visit.
Ted Koppel visits Seneca Falls, the Central New York town that's said to have inspired the 1946 Jimmy Stewart classic "It's a Wonderful Life," a film that celebrates smalltown virtues and happy endings, and which still has a powerful hold on our imagination.
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
Tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain are now going to pay more than just the legendary coin toss over their shoulder.
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Nine drug manufacturers will offer their drugs to Medicaid recipients at most-favored-nation discounts in exchange for tariff exemptions.
A bankruptcy judge blocked an attempt by a nursing home chain's primary investor to shield himself from settlement payments and liability in lawsuits over allegations of poor care.
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump's idea to give Americans $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenue will "depend on what happens with Congress."
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
The latest approvals bring the total number of new settlements over the past two years to 69, Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich posted on social media.
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose government earlier this year recongized a Palestinian state, was booed by the crowd.
"Some victims were randomly shot in the streets by unknown gunmen," the police said of the incident.
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
To mark the Christmas season, "Sunday Morning" presents a performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City, of "Jolly Toyland," arranged by Francisco J. Nunez.
"Sunday Morning" gifts to its viewers a Christmas tradition: a performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City. They present "Deck the Halls," arranged by Francisco J. Nunez and Jim Papoulis.
The musician-songwriter-producer, who says he feels a responsibility to promote his parents' legacy, talks about the animated short inspired by their anti-war anthem, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," and the new HBO documentary "One to One: John & Yoko."
In this web exclusive, Sean Ono Lennon talks with Anthony Mason about The Claypool Lennon Delirium, his musical collaboration with Les Claypool of Primus, and his upcoming jazz album. He also discusses his animated short film, "War Is Over!"; his custodianship of the musical legacy of his parents, John Lennon and Yoko Ono; how concert footage and previously-unknown private recordings came together in the documentary "One to One"; and how creating art is "a fundamental force" in his life.
The music of The Beatles, and of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, is timeless. And yet, musician, songwriter and producer Sean Ono Lennon says he feels a responsibility to promote his parents' legacy, by reminding the world of its power. He talks with Anthony Mason about the Oscar-winning animated short inspired by their anti-war anthem "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"; and of the new HBO documentary "One to One: John & Yoko," which features material he'd never heard before.
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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.
People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a group of investors in America, a source familiar with the deal tells CBS News. Jo Ling Kent has more.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Reps. Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, and Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, who pushed for the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, said the full release is "taking too long" and Friday's release is a "slap in the face of survivors."
Authorities are seeking motive after the man responsible for the deadly shooting at Brown University and the murder of an MIT professor was found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday.
The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.
The Justice Department on Friday released a batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Erica Brown and Katrina Kaufman report.
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell said what is happening in South Sudan is currently the "largest humanitarian crisis" the organization is seeing. "The challenges are absolutely staggering," she added.
As 2025 wraps up, a new CBS News poll finds it's another in a string of years after the 2020 pandemic in which most Americans consistently voiced negative views about the economy amid ongoing concerns about costs -- a topic that looks poised to dominate 2026, too. Anthony Salvanto explains.
Reps. Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, and Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, who pushed for the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, said the full release is "taking too long" and Friday's release is a "slap in the face of survivors."
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna join to discuss the newest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released by the Justice Department. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell also join.
We leave you this Sunday before Christmas with trumpeter swans a-swimmin' near Brainerd, Minnesota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.