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A new survey released Monday by the nonpartisan think tank Future of Free Speech found a 3% drop in support for free speech in the U.S., which puts America's rank at number 9 out of the 33 countries surveyed. The survey tracks global attitudes toward allowing controversial speech, criticism of the government, media freedom and an open internet. Executive Director Jacob Mchangama joins CBS News to unpack his organization's findings.
A federal judge has blocked the deportation of a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate whom federal immigration agents arrested in New York on Saturday. Mahmoud Khalil, who helped lead pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia in 2024, has not been formally charged with a crime and is a permanent U.S. resident with a green card. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos is implementing major changes to the outlet's opinion page, adjusting what columnists can and cannot write about. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down any legal red flags and whether it could set a precedent for other legacy media outlets.
While addressing the Munich Security Conference on Friday, Vice President JD Vance accused European allies of what he claims is censorship. Tom LoBianco, national politics reporter for 24sight News, and Stephanie Lai, White House correspondent for Bloomberg, join "America Decides" to unpack Vance's speech and how it's being received.
The Supreme Court upheld a law on Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. beginning Sunday. The Biden administration will not enforce the ban, meaning it will fall on the Trump administration after the president-elect is sworn in the following day. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford and Alan Rozenshtein, associate professor of law at the University of Minnesota, join "America Decides" to unpack the ruling.
The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok as soon as this month. The justices appear to agree that the app's links to China are a national security threat. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins "America Decides" to break down Friday's arguments.
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School associate professor Alan Rozenshtein breaks down the legal basis for the request.
President-elect Donald Trump has sued the Des Moines Register over a pre-election poll that had him trailing Vice President Kamala Harris in Iowa. He ultimately won the state by 13 points. The lawsuit accuses the outlet and pollster Ann Selzer of election interference. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
TikTok is asking the Supreme Court to pause a law that could ban the app in the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said that he has a "warm spot" in his heart for the social media app. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
President-elect Donald Trump told Fox News Digital on Monday that it is "vital to have a free and fair open media or press" but if he's not "treated fairly, however, that will end." NPR reporter David Folkenflik has more.
Will President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with the media be any different from his first term? After he won the election, Trump told Fox News he would be "open and available to the press" unless he is "not treated fairly." Max Tani, media editor for Semafor, joins "America Decides" to discuss what to expect during Trump's second term.
President-elect Donald Trump told Fox News on Monday he believes it is "vital" to have a free, fair and open media or press, and that he is not looking for retribution on his opponents. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Joel Payne join "America Decides" with analysis.
TikTok faced a key court hearing Monday in its lawsuit to block a law that could ban the social media app in the U.S. early next year. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford is in Washington, D.C., with more details. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the arguments.
Major publishers are suing over a Florida law banning books for alleged sexual content not suitable for schools. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
A former Kansas police chief tied to a 2023 raid on a local newspaper has been charged with felony obstruction of justice. According to a complaint filed Monday, Gideon Cody is accused of persuading a witness to withhold information from authorities during and after the raid. Sherman Smith, editor-in-chief of the Kansas Reflector, joins CBS News to discuss.
Vermont has agreed to pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit on behalf of a man who was charged with a crime for giving a state trooper the middle finger in 2018.
Congress is advancing a $95 billion foreign aid package that would provide support to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. Senate leaders of both parties encouraged their colleagues on Tuesday to move quickly and get the measure passed. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
A judge in the Georgia 2020 election case heard arguments Thursday over whether former President Donald Trump's First Amendment rights shield him from prosecution. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman joins "America Decides" with key takeaways.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers argue his Fulton County election interference case should be dismissed because the acts he is charged with are protected under the Constitution's First Amendment. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest on the case.
Misinformation is spreading on social media as some fight to stop what they call censorship. The Supreme Court is now grappling with how the First Amendment applies to the online world.
The Supreme Court appeared skeptical during Monday's oral arguments over whether contact between the federal government and social media platforms should be limited. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is hearing from intelligence officials Thursday about concerns of TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, and its ties to China that raises national security concerns. A bipartisan bill would require TikTok to separate itself from ByteDance or risk being banned from U.S. app stores. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in cases that will likely shape the future of free speech online. Jimmy Hoover, Supreme Court reporter for the National Law Journal, joins CBS News to unpack what's at stake.
The Supreme Court heard two cases Monday that could change how Americans interact with social media. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down the oral arguments.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in early Thursday as the 112th mayor of New York City. The democratic socialist is the city's first Muslim mayor, as well as one of its youngest ever.
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.
The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.
A look at bar and nightclub fires in the United States with significant death tolls and similar risks that led to the tragedies.
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and then delivered a special noontime prayer from his studio overlooking the piazza.
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
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.
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of strangulation, assault and battery following an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month. Diggs' attorney, David Meier, said in a statement that the wide receiver "categorically denies" the allegations and "looks forward to establishing the truth" in court. CBS News Boston's Aaron Parseghian has more.
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
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.
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.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Nicole Sganga reports.
In Iran, some are protesting the rising cost of living and clashing with security forces in a number of cities. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Zohran Mamdani was publicly sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City on New Year's Day. Meg Oliver reports.
Heavy snow and a rare thundersnow hit the Northeast as flooding rain soaks parts of California and a deep freeze reaches the South. Carter Evans and John Elliot have more.
A night of celebration in the Swiss Alps ended in tragedy after a fire tore through a ski resort bar, killing at least 40 people and injuring dozens more. Ramy Inocencio reports.