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President Trump's tweets accusing the Obama administration of wiretapping Trump Tower have caused a flurry on Capitol Hill; scientists near the South pole are making house checks on some of the world's most majestic creatures, whales.
Law enforcement sources say FBI director James Comey was angered by the president's twitter posts accusing Obama of wiretapping Trump Tower. It's the latest fracture between the White House and the intelligence community, reports Jeff Pegues.
The FBI is rejecting President Trump's claim that Barack Obama had Trump Tower wiretapped during the presidential campaign. Washington Post political reporter James Hohmann joins CBSN to discuss.
FBI Director James Comey is asking the Justice Department to publicly refute President Trump's claim that the Obama administration ordered surveillance of Trump Tower during the election. CBS News justice correspondent Jeff Pegues explains.
President Trump made his unsupported claim of wiretapping as the FBI investigates possible cooperation between the Trump campaign and Russia. Under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), hundreds of warrants are issued each year allowing eavesdropping of a "foreign power or agent of a foreign power." Jeff Pegues reports.
President Trump claims he recently learned President Obama ordered what Mr. Trump describes as a Watergate-style wiretap on Trump Tower in New York; In South Los Angeles, a woman turned her community's "food desert" into an oasis. Michelle Miller reports.
With a string of recent murder charges in Texas, New York and Virginia, a gang known as MS-13 appears to be surging again. First reported decades ago in Los Angeles, the gang now has as many as 10,000 members in at least 42 states, according to the FBI. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Sergey Kislyak, Russian ambassador to the U.S., is at the center of the controversy surrounding Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The former Alabama senator failed to disclose two meetings with Kislyak during his Senate confirmation hearing. Kislyak has been on the FBI's radar for some time. Jan Crawford reports on the influential ambassador.
CBS News political director and anchor of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson lays out what he expects from President Trump's first primetime address.
The White House signaled that President Trump's primetime address to Congress will emphasize unity. Ahead of the speech, Scott Pelley spoke with Sen. Bernie Sanders on if there are places to work with Mr. Trump.
Republicans are pushing back on some of President Trump's key proposals outlined Monday over foreign aid, defense spending and Obamacare. Nancy Cordes reports on the possible split in the GOP.
There is a growing crisis in the Department of Homeland Security over whether the Trump administration is exaggerating the threat posed by Muslim countries. As Jeff Pegues reports, some analysts feel they are being pressured to report what the White House wants to hear.
President Trump's first prime time address to Congress is expected to emphasize his domestic agenda: tax reform, infrastructure spending, and the repeal and replacement of Obamacare. Major Garrett reports.
The White House has released preliminary numbers for President Trump's budget proposal, and congressional Republicans are talking up their plan to replace Obamacare. But both have yet to go into specifics. Major Garrett has more.
Rep. Devin Nunes, chair of the House Intellience Committee, downplayed reports that the administration directed him to deny allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Nancy Cordes has more.
CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports on the FBI's investigation into possible links between Trump's team and Russia during the 2016 election, and why some are calling for a special prosecutor to take over.
President Trump blasted the FBI on Friday, saying the agency was "totally unable" to go after "leakers." CBS News White House & Foreign Affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joined CBSN to break down this ongoing battle, and look ahead to the president's address next week.
White House officials pushed back against reports that White House chief of staff Reince Priebus pressured the FBI to speak out against a New York Times story that said people in the Trump campaign were in regular contact with Russian intelligence operatives; after the restaurant burned down, he was inundated with offers of aid, reports Steve Hartman.
White House officials pushed back against reports that White House chief of staff Reince Priebus pressured the FBI to speak out against a New York Times story that said people in the Trump campaign were in regular contact with Russian intelligence operatives. Margaret Brennan has more.
Ahead of President Trump's speech at the annual CPAC gathering in Maryland, the president took to Twitter to warn about the leaking of classified information. Mr. Trump tweeted, "The FBI is totally unable to stop national security leakers." Washington Post political correspondent Anne Gearan joins CBSN with the latest.
As deadly storms blasted the Pacific coast, parts of Southern California were hit with record rainfall and winds gusting at hurricane force; In New York City, an act of kindness is helping a brave little girl get her groove back and rediscover her confidence
Dozens of cities are urging a federal judge to continue blocking President Trump's travel ban. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is writing an updated travel ban. Paula Reid reports.
After a month as commander in chief, President Trump relished his return to campaigner in chief. He stuck to familiar themes at a so-called Make America Great Again rally in Melbourne, Florida. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Sources tell CBS News that there is a "chill" in the transfer of intelligence between agencies and the White House, in part due to President Trump's criticism of the community; Charlotte McCourt, 11, felt compelled to follow Girl Scout law while selling the famous cookies: "I will do my best to be honest."
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is unlikely to face charges in connection to his discussions of sanctions with the Russian ambassador to the U.S., sources tell CBS News. Jeff Pegues reports.
As Iran's exiled crown prince predicts his imminent return, the Islamic Republic shirks Trump's warnings and threatens protesters with maximum punishment.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
President Trump previously said he had called off "second wave of attacks" on a cooperative Venezuela.
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Three Democratic lawmakers said they were denied access to the ICE facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Minneapolis is reeling after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman on the city's south side Wednesday morning.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
The Washington National Opera is moving performances away from the Kennedy Center.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Midsize cities like Pittsburgh and Columbia, South Carolina, offer some of the best employment prospects, analysis finds.
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
Three Democratic lawmakers said they were denied access to the ICE facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Lawmakers are demanding a range of actions, from a full investigation and policy changes to the defunding of ICE operations and the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday that she is suspending payments on all active and future awards from the USDA to Minnesota amid the long-running fraud scandal in which the White House has alleged a misuse of federal funds.
Andy Provencher spent a year searching for the cause of his exhausting symptoms before a physician's assistant suggested a rare illness.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
The media superstar, who has struggled with weight for much of her life, and a Yale School of Medicine doctor team up for a book that examines the biology of obesity, offering a new way forward.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
Kurdish fighters were evacuated from a contested neighborhood in Syria's northern city of Aleppo, officials said, a move that could bring an end to several days of violent clashes with government forces.
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Bob Weir, a co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died. Weir was a cornerstone of the band, as a singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
"CBS Saturday Morning" predicts winners for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ at 8pm ET.
Chris Perfetti's breakout role was as history teacher Jacob Hill in the hit comedy "Abbott Elementary," but the actor, who's co-starring with Jason Bateman in HBO's new limited series "DTF St. Louis," tells "CBS Saturday Morning" that his versatility comes from his stage experience.
In his new book "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," former FBI Counterintelligence Operative Eric O'Neill describes the art of outsmarting cybercriminals and protecting your data and wallet. O'Neill spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about steps people can take to stay safe online.
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
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.
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
Millions of Americans who use Gmail are getting a new package of tools, driven by artificial intelligence. Google says it's trying to make Gmail more like a personal assistant as it brings more of its Gemini AI to your inbox with three updates. The changes come with some privacy concerns. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
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.
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
Michael McKee, 39, is accused of shooting and killing his ex-wife, Monique, and her husband, Spencer Tepe. The couple was found dead in their Columbus, Ohio, home last month. Ali Bauman reports.
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Luigi Mangione was back in court on Friday, where his lawyers worked to block the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty in his federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione pleaded not guilty in April 2025.
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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.
Bob Weir, a co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died. Weir was a cornerstone of the band, as a singer, songwriter and guitarist.
A schoolteacher is murdered in her own home. Years later investigators discover she was a bridesmaid at the killer's wedding. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
Aside from the Golden Gate Bridge, there's probably no more famous landmark in the Bay Area than the Painted Ladies. Itay Hod shows how one man has been fighting to keep the beloved homes picture-perfect.
This week marks one year since wildfires erupted across the Los Angeles region. At least 31 people were killed, and thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed. Most have not been rebuilt. Andres Gutierrez reports.
President Trump said, "We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not," earlier this week. But Greenland, a territory of Denmark and a NATO ally, is rejecting the threats. Willie James Inman has more details.