Acting FBI chief unexpectedly retires as Trump's pick awaits confirmation
Paul Abbate made the unexpected announcement in an email to senior officials Monday ahead of President Trump's inauguration.
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Christopher Wray: The 60 Minutes Interview
FBI Director Christopher Wray, who's stepping down before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, sits down with Scott Pelley to discuss the Bureau's future, and the threats America faces.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he is "ready to vote for Kash Patel" for FBI director
Sen. Lindsey Graham said he plans to support Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI who has sparked controversy even among some former Trump officials.
Key takeaways from Bondi confirmation hearing
Senators questioned several nominees for key roles in President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration on Wednesday, including his attorney general pick Pam Bondi. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
FBI reveals New Orleans attacker's online search history
The FBI also increased the number of those injured in the New Orleans New Year's Day attack to 57 people.
Why is Gabbard confirmation hearing delayed?
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is not facing a confirmation hearing this week. Sen. John Barrasso says a "paperwork problem" is holding that up. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Security measures for Trump Inauguration
Federal officials are on high alert as they prepare for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane breaks down the efforts to secure Washington, D.C.
Wray "60 Minutes" interview: What to know
FBI Director Christopher Wray spoke with "60 Minutes" in an interview that aired Sunday night about his planned resignation before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
FBI Director Christopher Wray on the threats America faces
FBI Director Christopher Wray, who's stepping down before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, sits down with Scott Pelley to discuss the Bureau's future and the threats America faces.
FBI head Wray on Trump investigations
FBI Director Christopher Wray talks to correspondent Scott Pelley about Trump investigations.
FBI Director Christopher Wray on why he's resigning
FBI Director Christopher Wray reflects on his decision to leave the FBI, the Bureau's future and the threats facing America.
FBI investigating Los Angeles firefighting aircraft damaged by drone
An investigation is underway into an unauthorized drone that hit a firefighting aircraft while it battled raging wildfires in Los Angeles last week.
FBI finds bomb supplies at NOLA driver's home
The FBI has uncovered more chilling evidence about the attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Investigators said they found bombmaking supplies inside his Houston home and an apartment he rented in New Orleans. Meanwhile, more identifications of the 14 people killed in the attack on New Year's Day has been shared by officials.
Trump's attorneys try to stop report's release
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report into the now-dismissed Trump classified documents case. Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that a federal appeals court must decide on it first. President-elect Donald Trump's attorneys are also asking the attorney general not to release the report. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
Image shows IED that was placed in French Quarter by truck attacker
Authorities say the New Orleans truck attacker placed two IEDs in the French Quarter. The photo shows rolls of nails and what appears to be a radio receiver inside a cooler.
New Orleans officials knew risk years before Bourbon Street attack
A confidential report warned that bollards needed to be fixed. New Orleans didn't start to replace them for five years.
FBI releases New Orleans attacker video
The FBI has released new video in the probe of the New Orleans Bourbon Street attack that occurred on New Year's Day. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
FBI probing Bourbon Street attacker's past trips to New Orleans and Cairo
Federal agents investigating the deadly attack say the perpetrator recorded himself riding through the French Quarter on a bicycling using Meta glasses.
New Orleans mourns victims of deadly attack
New Orleans police say they will increase the daily security presence around the city's famed Bourbon Street after the deadly truck attack that killed at least 14 people and injured dozens more in the early hours of the New Year. Makeshift memorials have sprung up in the area as the city mourns the victims. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more from the Big Easy.
FBI rat New Orleans attacker's home
The FBI returned to Shamsud-Din Jabbar's home in Texas as the federal probe into the New Orleans terrorist attack continues. CBS News' Jason Allen spoke to the attacker's brother. Also, contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the heightened terror threat in the U.S.
More on New Orleans, Las Vegas attackers
Federal officials are hoping to learn more about the two men behind the New Year's Day attacks in Las Vegas and New Orleans. One is said to be linked to ISIS, the other may have had a personal grievance. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
New Orleans officers released from care
CBS News has confirmed that two New Orleans police officers who engaged the Bourbon Street attacker have been released from the hospital and are recovering at home. Kati Weis has more.
New Orleans attacker's brother speaks
Shamsud-Din Jabbar's brother spoke to CBS News' Jason Allen about how his sibling changed in the months before the Bourbon Street attack in New Orleans where at least 14 people died.
Rental probed in New Orleans attack
President Biden will visit New Orleans on Monday as the FBI continues to comb through evidence connected to the Bourbon Street terrorist attack. CBS News' Kati Weis has the latest confirmed information.
FBI reveals more on New Orleans attacker
The FBI said the New Orleans attacker posted videos to his social media about ISIS before carrying out a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, killing at least 14. CBS News' Kati Weis has more.
Sexual assaults on airplanes are on the rise, CBS News investigation finds
The investigation found that the FBI looked into more than 170 cases of passengers assaulting other passengers on flights in 2024.
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Guthrie suspect's mask, clothing believed to be from Walmart, sheriff says
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News the suspect's backpack is one of the most promising leads in the case, as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie.
7 highlights from CBS News town hall with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump — but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."
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Parents say Camp Mystic counselor "died a hero" trying to save girls from flood
In their first television interview, the parents of 19-year-old Katherine Ferruzzo are demanding changes from Camp Mystic, where their daughter died in last summer's devastating floods.
U.S., Hungary sign civil nuclear deal as Trump deepens ties with Orbán
Many of Hungary's neighbors say Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is eroding democracy, but President Trump is forging closer relations with the Putin ally.
Savannah Guthrie posts new video: "It is never too late to do the right thing"
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Feb. 1 and her daughter, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has posted several videos pleading for her return.
Israel's neighbors condemn "de facto beginning" of West Bank annexation
Israel has approved numerous measures on the occupied West Bank seen widely as part of an effort by Netanyahu's government to annex the Palestinian territory.
Homan says "I don't like the masks" on ICE, but they "have to protect themselves"
Democrats have demanded reforms to immigration enforcement, including barring officers from wearing masks.
Lindsey Vonn discharged, preparing to leave Italy after Olympics crash
The chief of the U.S. Ski Team says Lindsey Vonn is preparing to return to the United States a week after crashing in the Olympic downhill.
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Parents say Camp Mystic counselor "died a hero" trying to save girls from flood
In their first television interview, the parents of 19-year-old Katherine Ferruzzo are demanding changes from Camp Mystic, where their daughter died in last summer's devastating floods.
What's open and closed on Presidents Day 2026?
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
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Guthrie suspect's mask, clothing believed to be from Walmart, sheriff says
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News the suspect's backpack is one of the most promising leads in the case, as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie.
Sexual assaults on airplanes are on the rise, CBS News investigation finds
A CBS News investigation found the FBI investigated more than 170 cases of passengers assaulting other passengers on flights in 2024.
Savannah Guthrie posts new video: "It is never too late to do the right thing"
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Feb. 1 and her daughter, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has posted several videos pleading for her return.
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What's open and closed on Presidents Day 2026?
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Prediction markets heat up on Valentine's Day as people place bets on love
Prediction markets are taking bets this Valentine's Day that celebrity relationships can thrive — or break apart.
January CPI report is the best inflation news in months. Here's why.
The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
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U.S., Hungary sign civil nuclear deal as Trump deepens ties with Orbán
Many of Hungary's neighbors say Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is eroding democracy, but President Trump is forging closer relations with the Putin ally.
Obama: Odds are aliens are real but I saw no signs of contact while president
After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."
7 highlights from CBS News town hall with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump — but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 15, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Tom Homan and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries join Ed O'Keefe.
Tillis says Trump advisers are "not taking care of this president's legacy"
Sen. Thom Tillis, who is not running for reelection in 2026, said he believed that Republicans could hold onto its majority in the Senate after the 2026 midterm elections.
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Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
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Malinin hints at "inevitable crash" amid Olympic pressure, online hate
Team USA star skater Ilia Malinin, after multiple falls at the Winter Games, speaks of a struggle to "stay sane through the endless insurmountable pressure."
U.S., Hungary sign civil nuclear deal as Trump deepens ties with Orbán
Many of Hungary's neighbors say Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is eroding democracy, but President Trump is forging closer relations with the Putin ally.
Police say kidnapped grandfather likely mistaken for crime network figure
Australian police say a Sydney grandfather was taken from his home by assailants who likely thought he was involved in a "criminal world."
Israel's neighbors condemn "de facto beginning" of West Bank annexation
Israel has approved numerous measures on the occupied West Bank seen widely as part of an effort by Netanyahu's government to annex the Palestinian territory.
Navalny's mom calls for justice as Russia rejects dart frog poison claim
Late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny's mom says a European assessment that he was poisoned in prison "confirms what we knew from the very beginning."
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Stephen A. Smith: Always up for a debate
The high-profile ESPN and SiriusXM commentator and bestselling author is a combative and colorful voice on sports. But now, with a weekly political show in which he interviews government leaders, he is raising eyebrows in Washington, too.
Stephen A. Smith: Always up for a debate
High-profile ESPN and SiriusXM commentator and bestselling author Stephen A. Smith is a combative and colorful voice on sports. But now, with a weekly political show, in which he interviews government leaders, he is gaining notice in Washington, too. Smith talks with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about his journey and whether he might soon be on a debate stage.
Paul Anka: Still doing it his way
The singer-songwriter who's remained on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart for seven straight decades has just released his latest album, "Inspirations of Life and Love." A youthful 84, he talks about his artistic longevity.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actor James Van Der Beek, star of the series "Dawson's Creek."
"Frankenstein," "Wuthering Heights" star Jacob Elordi
At 28, Australian actor Jacob Elordi has earned his first Academy Award nomination for his haunting portrayal of the Creature in Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein." He talks about his love of acting, and why he has no relationship with social media.
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Viral essay urges people to prepare for AI
If you've been on social media this week, you've likely seen an ominous warning about artificial intelligence in your feed: "Something big is happening." An essay from the CEO of an AI company, Matt Shumer, likens the current moment to February 2020, right before the start of COVID. Nate Soares, co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," joins to discuss.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
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.
FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
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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.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
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FBI analyzing new leads in Guthrie case
Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and purchase records at retail stores, including Walmart, where they believe the suspect in the Nancy Guthrie case purchased clothing and a face mask, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Police say kidnapped grandfather likely mistaken for crime network figure
Australian police say a Sydney grandfather was taken from his home by assailants who likely thought he was involved in a "criminal world."
Tracking critical leads in Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators are following up on key leads in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as the search for the missing 84-year-old moves into its third week. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Trial of Colin Gray set to begin in Georgia
A first-of-its-kind trial is set to begin on Monday, as Colin Gray, the father of a Georgia high school shooting suspect faces nearly 30 charges in connection to the case, including two counts each of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Gray has pleaded not guilty to all charges. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Focus on mask, clothing in Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie believe the clothing and face mask worn by the suspect were purchased at Walmart, sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News. Former NYPD detective Kirk Burkhalter joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the evidence gathered in the case so far.
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Fresh crew arrives at International Space Station to boost numbers back to 7
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
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FBI analyzing new leads in Guthrie case
Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and purchase records at retail stores, including Walmart, where they believe the suspect in the Nancy Guthrie case purchased clothing and a face mask, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Honoring teen who died in Camp Mystic flood
In their first television interview, the parents of 19-year-old Katherine Ferruzzo say she died a hero trying to save children from the devastating flooding at Camp Mystic last summer. John and Andrea Ferruzzo have started a foundation to honor her. CBS News' Karen Hua has the story.
Rep. Emmer on nationalizing elections
When asked about President Trump's call to nationalize elections, Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota says "we have a state-based elections system. It is going to remain that way." On "CBS Mornings" he also blames the partial government shutdown on Democrats. They are demanding major changes for ICE agents in exchange for the votes to approve the spending bill.
Team USA athletes seek to break medal drought
Team USA is looking to get this week off to a golden start after failing to pick up any medals on Sunday. CBS News' Seth Doane reports from Italy.
Tracking critical leads in Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators are following up on key leads in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as the search for the missing 84-year-old moves into its third week. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.