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Vermont Democratic Sen. Peter Welch joins "The Takeout" to discuss his idea to overhaul FEMA in the aftermath of the Texas floods.
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Sen. Peter Welch discusses FEMA reform
As Texas and New Mexico reel from flash flooding, Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont is proposing changes to the federal government agency responsible for coordinating disaster response and recovery efforts. Welch joins "The Takeout" to discuss his plan to overhaul FEMA.
FEMA cuts strongly hit areas that Trump won
A CBS News investigation has revealed that the Trump administration's cuts to the FEMA storm preparation program are overwhelmingly impacting communities that backed the president. "CBS Evening News" anchor Maurice DuBois has the details.
Cuts to FEMA's storm prep program hit communities that voted for Trump
A CBS News investigation found two-thirds of counties that have lost funding from this FEMA program supported President Trump in the 2024 election.
Trump-voting counties face cuts to FEMA grants
A CBS News investigation found the cuts to a FEMA program that gave vulnerable communities money for projects like improving stormwater drainage disproportionately affected areas that voted for President Trump. Maurice DuBois has more.
Head of FEMA's storm response center leaving agency amid leadership exodus
Jeremy Greenberg, the head of FEMA's National Response Coordination Center, submitted his resignation Wednesday and will depart the agency in two weeks.
More FEMA officials step down
Jeremy Greenberg, the head of FEMA's National Response Coordination Center, and Tony Robinson, FEMA regional administrator for several states in the Gulf and 68 federally recognized tribal nations, stepped down amid President Trump's leadership shakeups. Both moves come just weeks into hurricane season. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Revisiting Helene-ravaged North Carolina
President Trump said he wants to reduce state reliance on the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this year's hurricane season. With that news in mind, CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian revisited the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene.
FEMA Admin. Brock Long
Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, Administrator Brock Long discusses what the federal government is doing to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Pentagon reviewing books as part of DEI purge
The Defense Department is reviewing more than 500 books available to students in DoD-run K-12 schools to see if they conform to President Trump's efforts to remove all traces of diversity, equity and inclusion from the federal government. CBS News' Eleanor Watson, Alex Tin and Olivia Rinaldi join with the latest.
FEMA chief questioned over comments
There was confusion among staff at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, after its acting chief said during a briefing he wasn't aware the U.S. had a hurricane season, three sources told CBS News. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
DHS: FEMA head's hurricane remarks were jokes
The Department of Homeland Security is responding after the acting head of FEMA reportedly said he wasn't aware the U.S. had a hurricane season. While DHS insists David Richardson was only joking, the comments still concerned some FEMA staff. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Acting head of FEMA said he wasn't aware of hurricane season, sources say
It was not clear to staff whether FEMA's David Richardson meant it literally or as a joke, but current and former employees who spoke with CBS News said the comment flustered many.
Climate change could drive flood of foreclosures, study finds
Extreme weather linked to climate change will likely lead to more Americans losing their homes as foreclosure rates rise, researchers predict.
Town hit by tornadoes waits for FEMA help
Widespread damage remains after deadly tornadoes struck Tylertown, Mississippi, more than two months ago. The Trump administration has not yet approved a disaster declaration, which was requested days after the storm, leaving some residents waiting for federal assistance to help them rebuild.
Kentucky tornadoes kill 19 as FEMA faces cuts
A string of tornadoes has left nearly 30 people dead in the South and Midwest as severe weather continues. Residents will now turn to the weakened Federal Emergency Management Agency to help them recover. Nicole Valdes has more.
FEMA facing crisis as hurricane season approaches
With hurricane season just weeks away, a FEMA report says the agency is not prepared. Nicole Sganga has more.
Is FEMA prepared for hurricane season?
CBS News has obtained portions of an internal review warning the Federal Emergency Management Agency is not prepared for hurricane season. Nicole Sganga has more.
Official releases ICE detainee deaths
In the nearly 4 months since President Trump returned to office, nine detainees have died while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the agency's acting director. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
New FEMA head tells staff: "Don't get in my way… I will run right over you"
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson warns FEMA personnel in first all-hands meeting, saying "I and I alone speak for FEMA."
Acting FEMA administrator warns members
On his first day, acting Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator David Richardson warned members of the disaster relief agency about his authority. Exclusive video shows part of his speech. CBS News homeland security and justice correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Deadly storms hit U.S. as FEMA faces Trump cuts
Unrelenting rain across parts of the South and Midwest caused severe flooding, leading to multiple deaths. Dave Malkoff reports from the flood zone that looming cuts to FEMA have increased fears help may not be there for long.
FEMA hiring overhaul drives fears of agency dismantling
The decision to reshape the hiring process for the agency's disaster relief foot soldiers comes just months before hurricane season.
Federal funding cuts lead FEMA to cancel National Fire Academy courses
The cancellation of courses at National Fire Academy comes as the federally funded institution was set to welcome a new set of fire safety officers for training next week.
Ex-FEMA CFO gets threats after being fired
The chief financial officer at FEMA was fired after Elon Musk alleged she illegally sent funds to New York City to book luxury hotels for migrants. However, in an interview with CBS Evening News co-anchor Maurice DuBois, Mary Comans says a member of DOGE directed her to make the payments. DuBois joins "America Decides" with the latest.
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Watch Live: ICE chief, immigration officials testify at House hearing
The leaders of ICE, CBP and USCIS are testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday.
Maryland mom plans to self-deport after her child died while she was in ICE custody
A Maryland mother is planning to self-deport after she was taken into ICE custody, causing her to miss her son's death.
Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
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.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for public's help in search for missing mom Nancy
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
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."
Judge rejects Trump administration's effort to obtain Michigan voter data
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
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Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
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."
Judge rejects Trump administration's effort to obtain Michigan voter data
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
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Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
New items, such as a strawberry matcha loaf, represent the chain's latest effort to boost sales as part of its "Back to Starbucks" campaign.
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Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
Judge rejects Trump administration's effort to obtain Michigan voter data
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
Sen. Susan Collins announces reelection bid, setting up key Senate contest
Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced a widely expected reelection bid on Tuesday as focus turns to the Maine Senate race, which could be among the most consequential this cycle.
Warren and Hawley team up to try to break up "Big Medicine"
Democrat Elizabeth Warren and Republican Josh Hawley don't agree on much, but they've found common ground on health care and affordability.
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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.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
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Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
King Charles says royals will help if police probe Andrew's Epstein ties
King Charles II says the royal family will support U.K. police as they look into a report that the monarch's brother Andrew shared secret info with Epstein.
Ukrainian Olympian's tribute to war victims barred at Winter Games
International Olympic Committee bars a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet showing images of fellow athletes killed in Russia's invasion.
Son of Norway's future queen accused of raping sleeping woman
Marius Borg Hoiby, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's 29-year-old son, is on trial facing 38 charges, including raping four women and assaults against ex-girlfriends.
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Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Trial over social media addiction in kids begins
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction in children. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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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.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
FBI offers $50,000 in Nancy Guthrie case
The FBI is now offering a $50,000 reward in the search for Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing on Feb. 1. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have the latest.
Latest news on Epstein files backlash
Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth Amendment during her congressional testimony on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. This comes as the world reacts to the latest batch of documents released by the Justice Department. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Holly Williams have more.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for help in new video
The search for Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, continues 10 days after she went missing in Arizona. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest news.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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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Thompson press immigration heads at hearing
Rep. Bennie Thompson, the top democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee, questioned the leaders of three immigration agencies about body cameras and training time for officers, and asked whether they have been involved in planning for guarding voting precincts. His last question comes after President Trump called on Republicans to "nationalize" elections.
McCaul questions ICE chief about Minneapolis
GOP Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas questioned acting Director Todd Lyons about the situation in Minneapolis after the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Lyons said he's "seen a deescalation" in the city after border czar Tom Homan was sent to manage the immigration operation.
Trump on 2026 midterms
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced it's targeting five additional seats in Republican-held districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Meanwhile, President Trump said that Republicans "should win in a landslide." CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Swalwell asks ICE chief if he will resign
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California pressed Todd Lyons on whether he would resign as the acting ICE director. "No, sir, I won't," Lyons told Swalwell. His agency has been criticized for its tactics while carrying out the Trump administration's immigration operations.
Immigration chiefs testify at House hearing
U.S. Border Control Commissioner Rodney Scott, Joseph Edlow, the director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and acting ICE Director Todd Lyons delivered opening statements at a House hearing on Tuesday. They touted the Trump administration's immigration policies.