Sen. Paul: FBI should stay out of politics
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the Russia probes and the upcoming hearing to confirm Mike Pompeo as the secretary of state.
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Sen. Feinstein on summit with North Korea
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the proposed summit talks with North Korea and Gina Haspel's upcoming confirmation hearing to become CIA Director.
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Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the nuclear agreement with North Korea, withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, and CIA Director Gina Haspel.
Will Haspel be confirmed as CIA director?
Dan Balz, Salena Zito, Jeffrey Goldberg and Seung Min Kim discuss whether or not Gina Haspel will receive enough votes to become director of the CIA. The panel also analyzes the upcoming summit between the U.S. and North Korea in Singapore.
CIA director pick Gina Haspel's past
President Trump wants CIA deputy director Gina Haspel to lead the agency when CIA Director Mike Pompeo replaces ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. She would be the first woman in that job, but there are concerns about her role in the agency's aggressive interrogations. Jeff Pegues reports.
Trump fires Tillerson
President Trump fired his Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday. New York Times State Department correspondent Gardiner Harris, CBSN political contributor and Real Clear Politics reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, and CBSN political contributor and Washington Post congressional reporter Ed O'Keefe speak to CBSN about why the firing came now, after months of speculation that he was headed out the door.
CIA director nominee
Gina Haspel has been tapped to replace CIA director Mike Pompeo as leader of the agency, after President Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and named Pompeo his successor. If confirmed, Haspel will be the first female director of the CIA, but there is some controversy surrounding her nomination. Michael Morell is a former acting director of the CIA and a CBS News senior national security contributor. He joins CBSN to discuss the changes, and what Haspel's leadership will mean for the agency.
Gina Haspel's past in the spotlight
Gina Haspel, President Trump's pick for new director of the CIA, is the first woman named to the position. But her past involvement with the agency's past torture program is gaining attention. Michael Morell, a former deputy director of the CIA and CBS News senior national security contributor, explains what that means for her nomination in the Senate.
Who is Trump's new CIA director?
Career intelligence officer Gina Haspel has been tapped to head the CIA after director Mike Pompeo was named to replace Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with details.
Trump picks Gina Haspel as new CIA director
CIA deputy director Gina Haspel is the president's choice to replace Mike Pompeo at the agency. Pompeo is replacing Rex Tillerson as secretary of state. Jeff Pegues reports on why Haspel was chosen for the history-making role.
Ex-CIA director on intel under Biden
Former CIA Director Michael Hayden told CBSN's "Red & Blue" that he believes that the intelligence community will recover under President-elect Joe Biden after it faced repeated attacks from President Trump over the past four years. If Mr. Trump had won the 2020 election, Hayden said, intelligence "would be dead."
Senate Intel Committee on Russian meddling
The Senate Intelligence Committee said Wednesday that Russia intervened the in 2016 election to hurt Hillary Clinton and help then-candidate Trump. CBS News intelligence reporter and producer Olivia Gazis joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the report's findings -- as well as the latest on President Trump's nominee to lead the CIA, Gina Haspel.
CIA Director Gina Haspel praises Trump's "wisdom" on North Korea
"I am very proud that we've been able to support this administration's effort to engage the North Koreans in a dialogue"
Intel chiefs warn of Russia-China alliance
At least three key assessments offered by DNI Dan Coats appear to be directly at odds with existing U.S. policy
Report links CIA's Haspel to Guantanamo
In a newly declassified court transcript, a lawyer for an al-Qaeda defendant suggests CIA Director Gina Haspel ran a secret "black site" at Guantanamo Bay after the attacks on September 11, 2001. Carol Rosenberg, who extensively covers Guantanamo for the Miami Herald, spoke to CBSN about her new reporting.
Under Haspel, more agency vets and women take top jobs at CIA
CIA director Gina Haspel has named Cynthia "Didi" Rapp to the agency's senior-most position atop the Directorate of Analysis
CIA chief Gina Haspel briefs House members on Khashoggi murder
After meeting with Senate leaders last week, administration officials briefed a handful of House lawmakers on the Saudi journalist's brutal killing
CIA names Beth Kimber to lead clandestine arm
Kimber will be the first woman ever to serve in this role
Pelosi says House will receive briefing on Khashoggi murder next week
After a briefing with senators, the Trump administration will hold a meeting with a handful of House members, Pelosi said
Bipartisan resolution blames Saudi Arabia for journalist's killing
Bipartisan measure says Saudi Arabia's crown prince is complicit in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Senators get CIA briefing on Khashoggi murder
After CIA Director Gina Haspel briefed leaders of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees on the killing of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, lawmakers said they were even more confident that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was involved.
Graham after CIA briefing on Khashoggi murder: "There's a smoking saw"
After demands from lawmakers, director Gina Haspel briefed senators about Jamal Khashoggi's killing on Tuesday morning
Gina Haspel is expected to brief senators on Khashoggi killing Tuesday
After demands from lawmakers, director Gina Haspel is expected to brief senators about Jamal Khashoggi's murder on Tuesday, CBS News reports
Graham says White House promised CIA briefing on Khashoggi "soon"
Graham, a ally of President Trump, said he heard from the White House on his demand to receive a CIA briefing on the Jamal Khashoggi killing, and he will receive one "soon"
Senate briefed on U.S.-Saudi relations
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mike Pompeo were on Capitol Hill Wednesday to brief senators on U.S.-Saudi relations. But one person was conspicuously not in attendance: CIA director Gina Haspel. CBS News chief Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss.
DOJ subpoenas Walz, Frey, others in probe of alleged immigration obstruction
They were subpoenaed in connection with a DOJ investigation of an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers, three sources said.
Trump touts first-year accomplishments in lengthy White House briefing
President Trump spoke in the White House briefing room, marking the first year of his second term before departing for a high-pressure trip to Europe.
Exclusive
"Mastermind" of Minnesota's biggest fraud scheme speaks out
In an exclusive interview from her jail cell, Aimee Bock defended her conduct in Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud case, but admitted regrets.
Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Halligan exits DOJ after judge bars her continued use of U.S. attorney title
Lindsey Halligan has departed the Justice Department after a federal judge Tuesday barred her from referring to herself as a U.S. attorney in court filings.
Commuter train in Spain hits collapsed wall, killing at least 1 person
A commuter train hit a collapsed retaining wall near Barcelona on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least 15 people, according to officials.
U.S. seizes a seventh Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
Danish pension fund says it's selling all its U.S. Treasuries
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
Second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
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These are the best places to work in 2026, according to Glassdoor
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Former sports reporter Michele Tafoya files to run for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
Michele Tafoya is seeking the open seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.
How parents are finding community support in delaying smartphones
As parents grapple with their children's technology use, new guidance goes beyond individual behavior to approach the digital ecosystem.
Timothy Busfield ordered released from jail pending trial in child sex abuse
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
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These are the best places to work in 2026, according to Glassdoor
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
Lululemon pulls "Get Low" leggings from website amid sheer fabric complaints
The company said its "Get Low" collection is temporarily unavailable for sale online, but remains in stock in stores while it reviews customer feedback.
Danish pension fund says it's selling all its U.S. Treasuries
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
Trump's 10% credit card cap deadline is here. Will card companies comply?
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
A new buy now, pay later option from Affirm will help tenants cover rent
A new BNPL pilot from financial technology company Affirm will give renters the option to break up their rent into two equal payments.
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Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Former sports reporter Michele Tafoya files to run for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
Michele Tafoya is seeking the open seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.
U.S. seizes a seventh Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
Concerns mount over Iranian-American journalist wrongfully detained in Iran
Lawyers for Reza Valizadeh, a U.S. citizen arrested in 2024 by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, filed a petition Tuesday with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to oust Lisa Cook from Fed board
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in August.
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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U.S. seizes a seventh Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
Commuter train in Spain hits collapsed wall, killing at least 1 person
A commuter train hit a collapsed retaining wall near Barcelona on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least 15 people, according to officials.
Concerns mount over Iranian-American journalist wrongfully detained in Iran
Lawyers for Reza Valizadeh, a U.S. citizen arrested in 2024 by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, filed a petition Tuesday with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
China "super embassy" greenlit in London despite concerns
Despite fears of Chinese spying and hacking, the British government gave the go-ahead for China to build a massive new embassy in the heart of London.
Mexico sends 37 cartel members to U.S. amid pressure from Trump administration
Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch wrote in a social media post on X that the people transferred were "high impact criminals."
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Timothy Busfield ordered released from jail pending trial in child sex abuse
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown on why he skipped cast interview on "CBS Mornings"
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
Bert Kreischer talks new comedy series
Actor and comedian Bert Kreischer stars in the new comedy series "Free Bert," where he plays a fictional version of himself. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, which was inspired by his own family, and why the show almost didn't happen.
"Queer Eye" cast reflects on show
The cast of the series "Queer Eye" talks to "CBS Mornings" about a member of the show's absence, the series' legacy ahead of its 10th and final season and how it has impacted them.
Fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93
Acclaimed fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known simply as Valentino, has died at age 93. Seth Doane looks back at his life and legacy.
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Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
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.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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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.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
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Former Uvalde CISD officer's trial nears end
A jury will soon decide the fate of former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales, whom prosecutors allege failed in his duty to stop a gunman during a 2022 mass shooting. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the details.
Busfield released before child sex abuse trial
A New Mexico judge ordered the release of actor Timothy Busfield during a pretrial detention hearing on Tuesday. Busfield is accused of inappropriately touching two child actors, which he denies. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
Indiana judge shot, injured, manhunt underway
A manhunt is underway in Indiana after a county judge and his wife were shot and wounded inside their home over the weekend. Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, were taken to a hospital for medical treatment following the shooting and are in stable condition. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.
New docuseries looks at "Deadpool Killer"
The new Paramount+ docuseries "Handsome Devil: Charming Killer" takes a look at the case of Wade Wilson, a convicted murderer of two women who shares a name with the comic book character Deadpool. Writer and executive producer Brian Ross joins to preview the show.
Indiana judge, wife shot in home
The manhunt is underway in Indiana after a judge and his wife were shot and wounded in their Lafayette home. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Greenland
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright spoke with CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe about why President Trump wants to acquire Greenland.
Full interview: Chris Wright
Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks with Ed O'Keefe about President Trump's plans for Greenland, Venezuela and more.
Minnesota fraud "mastermind" speaks from jail
As tensions spiked over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, CBS News' Jonah Kaplan spoke exclusively with Aimee Bock, the so-called "mastermind" of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota.
Cow uses tool to scratch, surprising scientists
Dating back to the dawn of civilization, humans have been one of the only creatures on Earth that use multi-purpose tools. Now, there's a new animal in the club. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Parents find support in delaying kids' digital use
As parents grapple with their children's technology use, new guidance goes beyond individual behavior to approach the digital ecosystem. Meg Oliver has details.