Trump heads to the Middle East
President Trump is on his way to the Middle East and plans the address the Israeli Knesset. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Inside war-torn Gaza as ceasefire continues
Displaced Palestinians are returning to the ruins of their homes and new drone video from Gaza City shows what remains after two years of war. Debora Patta is in East Jerusalem with more on the territory's urgent needs.
Israel prepares for return of Gaza hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling for unity as his country prepares for the return of the last hostages still alive in Gaza. There are believed to be 20 of them. In Gaza, aid trucks are rolling into the devastated territory with Israel set to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Tony Dokoupil is in Jerusalem with more.
Egyptian official "confident" on Gaza plan
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is "confident the first phase of the Trump peace plan will be implemented," adding that Egypt is in "full contact with the Palestinians, with Hamas, because it's all about, of course, releasing the hostages and for Israel, releasing some of the Palestinian detainees."
Hostages set to be released Monday
An estimated 400,000 Israelis crammed into Hostage Square in Tel Aviv to celebrate as Trump administration officials announced the 20 hostages, believed to be alive, are set to be released. The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is still holding and 48 hostages — living and dead — are set to be exchanged for 250 Palestinians serving life sentences and 1,700 detained since Oct 7, 2023. Debora Patta reports from Tel Aviv.
Open: "Face the Nation," Oct. 12, 2025
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Vice President JD Vance joins as President Trump heads to the Middle East amid the critical moment in the Israel-Hamas peace deal and at home, as the ongoing government shutdown drags on. Plus. Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdelatty joins.
The real estate developers behind Trump's Gaza deal
President Trump's approach to pursuing a ceasefire in Gaza was driven by real estate developers, including Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. Robert Costa examines a non-traditional take on foreign policy.
British police crack down on pro-Palestinian protests
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters in London marked two years since the War in Gaza. However, the British government has seen enough. Haley Ott reports that police have been given sweeping powers to curb repeated demonstrations.
Israel-Gaza peace plan update
President Donald Trump wlill travel to the Middle East on Sunday to mark the first phase of his Gaza peace plan. Israel said a ceasefire took effect Friday and its military has begun to withdraw forces from parts of Gaza. As part of the plan, Hamas will release all remaining hostages that were captured during the Oct. 7, 2023 attack. Palestinian residents began returning home Friday.
Families of hostages in Gaza wait for news
The families of hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023 are eagerly awaiting the return of their loved ones. The peace deal between Israel and Hamas would see the hostages returned within 72 hours of its implementation Friday.
Trump praised by Israeli hostage families
President Trump will be heading to the Middle East as the first phase of his peace plan for Gaza goes into action. As Debora Patta reports, the guns fell silent after a ceasefire took hold, starting the clock on a 72-hour deadline for Hamas to return the Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Norah O'Donnell also spoke to former Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton about their thoughts on the peace deal.
Aid trucks prepare to enter Gaza
As part of the ceasefire plan, Israel is starting to pull back troops from parts of Gaza. Meanwhile, aid trucks are preparing to enter the Gaza Strip. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest and Will Todman, senior fellow at the CSIS Middle East program, has analysis.
Clinton and Rice message to students on Gaza
Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton, two former secretaries of state, are weighing in on frustration among U.S. college students as the Israel-Hamas war raged on. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell spoke to Rice and Clinton about the latest developments in the Middle East.
Rice on Tony Blair's role in Gaza peace plan
Condoleezza Rice, the former secretary of state during George W. Bush's second term in the White House, says former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's role in the Gaza peace plan brings credibility to the matter. Rice spoke to CBS News' Norah O'Donnell alongside Hillary Clinton while Israel's ceasefire in Gaza appears to hold.
Clinton, Rice on a two-state solution
Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice, two former secretaries of state, say it is too soon to discuss a potential two-state solution as the Gaza peace plan's first phase rolls out. In a conversation with Norah O'Donnell, Rice and Clinton weigh the first hurdles in the Middle East after reconstruction begins in Gaza, and as Palestinians return to life after the war.
Clinton and Rice praise Trump's peace deal
Hillary Clinton, who served during the Obama administration as secretary of state, and Condoleezza Rice, who served as secretary of state during George W. Bush's second term, joined CBS News' Norah O'Donnell as President Trump's Gaza peace plan enters its first phase. Rice and Clinton lauded the president's influence in the negotiations and broke down the obstacles ahead as the U.S. and the Middle East help shape the future of Gaza.
Clinton, Rice on Hamas giving up Gaza control
Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice, two former secretaries of state, seem wary of Hamas militants giving up control in Gaza and surrendering their arms as the peace plan moves forward. Rice and Clinton spoke to CBS News' Norah O'Donnell about the ongoing developments in the Israel-Hamas war.
Clinton, Rice on Witkoff, Kushner success
Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice, two former secretaries of state, say that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's success in negotiating a Gaza ceasefire is partly due to their proximity to President Trump and the changing circumstances in the Middle East after Israel's attack in Doha, Qatar. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell spoke to Rice and Clinton about the developments in Gaza.
Ceasefire brings hope for hostages' freedom
Leat Corinne Unger, whose cousin Omer Shem Tov was freed in February after being taken hostage during the October 7 attacks, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss what Israeli families can expect in the coming days.
World awaits Israeli hostage releases
The first phase of the Gaza peace plan is underway and the remaining Oct. 7 hostages and dozens of Palestinians are expected to be released soon. CBS News' Haley Ott and Natalie Brand report.
Family of Israeli hostage prepares for long-awaited reunion: "We started the count"
With the countdown underway for the release of Israeli hostages under President Trump's peace plan, Yehuda Cohen reflected on his son's years in captivity.
Father of Israeli hostage reacts to peace deal
Yehuda Cohen, whose 21-year-old son Nimrod was taken hostage near the Gaza border two years ago, joins "CBS Mornings" to share his reaction to the new peace deal between Israel and Hamas and his hopes for his son's release in the coming days.
President Trump to visit Middle East
President Trump will travel to Egypt and Israel this weekend to attend the signing of the Gaza peace agreement, address Israel's parliament and witness the release of hostages. The plan, developed with aides Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, includes U.S. support to stabilize Gaza, though questions remain over the region's long-term future.
Israel approves Gaza peace deal
Israel's cabinet approved a ceasefire agreement to end the war in Gaza and bring hostages home. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for their role in the talks, as Mr. Trump prepares to visit the region amid ongoing uncertainty over the deal's details.
Fragile Gaza ceasefire begins
The ceasefire in Gaza has begun and appears to be holding as reports emerge of bombings and other military action up until the last minute. CBS News' Debora Patta reports, and Weijia Jiang has more on President Trump's plans to visit the Middle East.
Trump says "killing in Iran is stopping," with "no plan for executions"
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
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ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
Senate GOP kills war powers effort to limit Trump on Venezuela, with Vance breaking tie
Two Republicans switched their votes after pressure from the White House.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
House passes 2-bill funding package ahead of shutdown deadline
The Senate now has two funding packages on its plate ahead of its weeklong recess.
Iranian mom searched morgue, sifting through hundreds of bodies, to find her daughter
Rubina Aminian's mother forced her way into a morgue in search of her daughter, who her family says was shot in the head at close range.
Court upholds Prop 50, allowing California to use its redrawn congressional maps
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
"Fundamental" differences remain over Greenland's future, Denmark says after U.S. meeting
After the meeting, Denmark's foreign minister said they're eager to work with the U.S. while respecting the "red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark."
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Why Chicago's "death gap" has existed on the West Side for decades
The life expectancy for residents of The Loop is 87.3 years, according to numbers from the Chicago Department of Public Health. For West Garfield Park, it is 66.6 years.
Astronauts head home early after medical issue
Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space.
Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
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Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
Verizon customers report phone service outages across U.S.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Chew on this: U.S. food prices are still up 19% since 2022
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
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Trump administration to suspend immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
Changing Defense Department's name could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates
The Trump administration's push to change the Defense Department's name to the Department of War could cost nine figures, according to a new estimate by Congress' budget watchdog.
Court upholds Prop 50, allowing California to use its redrawn congressional maps
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
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Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
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Trump says "killing in Iran is stopping," with "no plan for executions"
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
U.S. says it's moving into next phase of Gaza peace plan, warns Hamas
Steve Witkoff said the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.
Trump told Iranians help is coming, so what might it look like?
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
After a bloody crackdown, Iran vows to teach protest backers a lesson
Iran's rulers want the world to know they've weathered a storm, and they're threatening a harsh "lesson" for anyone deemed to have supported protests.
U.S. reduces some personnel at airbase in Qatar as tensions rise with Iran
The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East.
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Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
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Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
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.
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
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 so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
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.
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Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Indicted Virginia coach still missing
The search continues in Virginia for a high school football coach charged with possessing child sexual assault material and using a computer to solicit a minor. CBS News breaking news correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Au pair testifies in man's murder trial
A trial is underway in northern Virginia for a man accused of plotting his wife's murder with help from his affair partner - the family's au pair. The former au pair was the first witness called to testify against Brendan Banfield. Jericka Duncan reports on the case.
Doctors arrested after 9 newborns die at hospital in Russia
The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.
Man plotted murder to "get rid of" his wife after affair, au pair testifies
Brendan Banfield is charged with murder in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields' home in northern Virginia.
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Astronauts head home early after medical issue
Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
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Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
Judge weighs law banning masks for ICE agents
Legal representation for the state of California and the federal government were in court on Wednesday over the Golden State's new law that bans federal agents from wearing face coverings during operations. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos reports.
Chicago believes again as the Bears catch fire
It's a long winter in Chicago when the Bears are bad, but walk into any bar in the city, especially after last week's comeback win over the Packers, and the winter is gone. Tony Dokoupil has details.
Chicago mayor on life expectancy disparities
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses what's driving disparities between different areas of the city, and what officials are doing to address them.
Chicago train ride reveals life expectancy gap
In a journey of just five miles in the city of Chicago, the housing thins out, the shopping fades and you step into a neighborhood where residents' lives are, on average, 20 years shorter than those just up the road. Tony Dokoupil takes a ride on the L Train to see it firsthand, followed by a live interview with Mayor Brandon Johnson.