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11/20/19: Red and Blue
Sondland implicates Pres. Trump in 'Quid Pro Quo'; First Dem debate since public impeachment hearings
Trump impeachment witness sues Pompeo, U.S. over $1.8 million in legal fees
Sondland argues he was forced to hire his own lawyers during the 2019 impeachment probe because government lawyers were not available to represent him.
Ex-adviser testifying in impeachment inquiry
A former top U.S. adviser on Russia is expected to testify before lawmakers in relation to the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Fiona Hill is the first in a series of witnesses set to speak to Congress this week. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Schiff: Sondland's no-show is "obstruction"
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff admonished the Trump administration for preventing Ambassador Gordon Sondland, a key witness in the Ukraine dealings, from testifying behind closed doors before Congress. Watch Schiff's remarks.
Jordan slams "unfair and partisan" House probe
Ohio GOP Congressman Jim Jordan criticized House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and the probe of President Trump's Ukraine contacts as Democrats pursue an impeachment inquiry. Jordan said Republican members understand why Ambassador Sondland is not appearing before Congress.
House Democrats to subpoena Gordon Sondland
House Democrats plan to issue a subpoena to Gordon Sondland, the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, for documents related to his contacts with Ukraine. This comes after the White House blocked him from testifying. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and Bloomberg chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joined CBSN to break down the latest on the Trump impeachment inquiry.
Trump administration blocks ambassador from testifying
On Tuesday, the impeachment battle escalated when Republican Senator Lindsey Graham invited the president's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to testify about allegations of corruption involving the Bidens. The administration blocked Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the European Union, from appearing before a House panel. Nancy Cordes reports.
Top diplomat's "damning" impeachment testimony
House Democrats have called testimony from a top U.S. diplomat "damning" and "disturbing." Behind closed doors Tuesday, Bill Taylor detailed how President Trump held up military aid to Ukraine as he pushed for investigations into Democrats. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with more on what this means for the impeachment inquiry.
Democrats to release 2 new transcripts
House Democrats are expected to release new transcripts from two key figures in their investigation. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland and former special envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker are both considered crucial witnesses. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy join CBSN to break down the latest developments.
House Democrats release Volker and Sondland transcripts
House Democrats have released two more transcripts from closed-door testimonies, the depositions from Kurt Volker and Gordon Sondland. CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller and CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis join CBSN to discuss the latest.
House Democrats announce more hearings
The House Intelligence Committee has announced more open hearings in their impeachment inquiry against President Trump. They are scheduled to take place next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday -- and will feature a total of eight witnesses including Gordon Sondland and Kurt Volker.
Taylor aide heard Trump ask about "investigations"
William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, revealed new details Wednesday about the events immediately following President Trump's July 25 call with the president of Ukraine. Taylor said a member of his staff told him last week about a phone call he overheard between the U.S. Ambassador to the E.U., Gordon Sondland, and Mr. Trump. Watch what Taylor said in his opening statement in the first public impeachment hearing.
2nd week of public impeachment hearings
The second week of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry has eight witnesses scheduled to testify. Three of the four witnesses set to testify Tuesday were on the Ukraine phone call in July that sparked the inquiry. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
2nd week of impeachment hearings
Nine witnesses are expected to testify during three days of impeachment hearings this week. Keir Dougall, CBSN legal contributor and former assistant U.S. attorney in New York's Eastern District, joins CBSN to discuss the legal implications of the upcoming hearings.
Vindman: Sondland talked about "deliverable"
Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, the top expert on Ukraine on the National Security Council, said U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland said the Ukrainians would have to provide a "deliverable" in order to get a White House meeting, "which is investigations, specific investigations."
Volker says he used "official" channel
Kurt Volker, the former special envoy to Ukraine, strongly defended himself in his prepared opening statement, denying that he along with U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland and Energy Secretary Rick Perry formed a separate "irregular" channel informing Ukraine policy - an effort for which they became known as the "three amigos."
Morrison on "the Gordon problem"
Tim Morrison, the outgoing senior director of European and Russian affairs at the National Security Council, testified that he didn't always follow through on suggestions from EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland. He said his predecessor, Fiona Hill, had described Sondland's role the "Gordon problem."
Sondland: White House & State Dept. leaders were informed
U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland testified Wednesday, "The suggestion that we were engaged in some irregular or rogue diplomacy is absolutely false."
Sondland: Trump told us to work with Giuliani
U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland said Wednesday that he and other U.S. officials did not want to work with Rudy Giuliani on issues related to Ukraine, but were ordered to do so by the president. "Simply put, we were playing the hand we were dealt," Sondland said.
Sondland: Giuliani's requests "were a quid pro quo"
U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland said Wednesday that Rudy Giuliani demanded Ukraine make a public statement announcing investigations of the 2016 election, DNC server and Burisma. He said Giuliani "was expressing the desires of the president of the United States, and we knew these investigations were important to the president."
Sondland: I got no clear answer on Ukraine aid
U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland said Wednesday he was first informed that the White House was withholding security aid to Ukraine on July 18 and that he was "never able to obtain a clear answer regarding the specific reason for the hold -- whether it was bureaucratic in nature ... or reflected some other concern." He said he concluded that the aid "was jeopardized."
Sondland: "No reason" to doubt accounts of call
U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland confirmed he spoke with President Trump on the phone the day after Mr. Trump's July 25 call with the president of Ukraine. "I have no reason to doubt that this conversation included the subject of investigations," he said.
Sondland: I mentioned "concerns" to Pence
Gordon Sondland, U.S. ambassador to the EU, said Wednesday that he mentioned to Vice President Mike Pence his concerns that the delay in aid to Ukraine was tied to the issue of investigations.
U.S. launches more strikes on Iranian targets after Trump promises to hit Iran "hard"
The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard."
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Hegseth says U.S. will "negotiate with bombs" if needed, U.S. announces more strikes
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is appearing to crumble as U.S. forces struck Iran again Wednesday after President Trump pledged Tehran will "pay the price" for not accepting a deal.
Vance says Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong"
The vice president said President Trump "has been very clear about what is in our best interest" as the relationship with Israel is tested over the Iran war.
Trump says "I love the inflation" because U.S. is "taking out" Iranian oil
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
Florida man blames wrongful arrest on "error-prone" AI facial recognition
The wrongful arrest is just one of over a dozen in recent years linked to facial recognition technology.
Judge declines to halt "anti-weaponization fund" but warns DOJ not to "play possum"
A judge denied a request to block the DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund," noting Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had already vowed not to move forward. But the judge warned: "Don't play possum with this court."
Bill Gates tells Congress that meeting Epstein was "a grave error in judgment"
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
American's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
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Florida man blames wrongful arrest on "error-prone" AI facial recognition
The wrongful arrest is just one of over a dozen in recent years linked to facial recognition technology.
American's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
Will SpaceX's blockbuster IPO soar or sputter? Past IPOs offer clues.
Splashy initial public offerings often skyrocket early on, only to return to earth with a thud, Wall Street analysts say.
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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ICE mandates additional training for new hires after backlash
ICE has extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened process that has now been scrapped.
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American's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
Will SpaceX's blockbuster IPO soar or sputter? Past IPOs offer clues.
Splashy initial public offerings often skyrocket early on, only to return to earth with a thud, Wall Street analysts say.
Trump says "I love the inflation" because U.S. is "taking out" Iranian oil
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
Honda recalls 880,000 vehicles over possible rear suspension issue
The recall affects certain Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Acura MDX vehicles sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
Inflation topped 4% in May as CPI surged to highest level in 3 years
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
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Judge declines to halt "anti-weaponization fund" but warns DOJ not to "play possum"
A judge denied a request to block the DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund," noting Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had already vowed not to move forward. But the judge warned: "Don't play possum with this court."
U.S. launches more strikes on Iranian targets after Trump promises to hit Iran "hard"
The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard."
Vance says Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong"
The vice president said President Trump "has been very clear about what is in our best interest" as the relationship with Israel is tested over the Iran war.
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ICE mandates additional training for new hires after backlash
ICE has extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened process that has now been scrapped.
When will the Iran war end? Here's what Trump has said.
President Trump has offered timelines of days and weeks for the Iran war, but a solution remains elusive.
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FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Safety concerns over weight loss drug
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
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U.S. launches more strikes on Iranian targets after Trump promises to hit Iran "hard"
The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard."
Vance says Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong"
The vice president said President Trump "has been very clear about what is in our best interest" as the relationship with Israel is tested over the Iran war.
When will the Iran war end? Here's what Trump has said.
President Trump has offered timelines of days and weeks for the Iran war, but a solution remains elusive.
Just 1 in 10 Europeans now view the U.S. as an ally, according to poll
A growing number of Europeans see the U.S. as a rival or an adversary, especially in Denmark, France, Spain and Switzerland, according to the poll.
U.S. Embassy in Mexico warns Americans of safety risks ahead of World Cup
The U.S. Embassy said Americans traveling to Mexico for the World Cup should look at advisories for the region they will be visiting.
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G Flip on song becoming a hit in "Off Campus"
Musician G Flip first rose to fame in Australia but has become a global star since their song "Bed of Fire" appeared in the series "Off Campus." They speak to "CBS Mornings" about how the song's popularity has impacted their music, family support and advice for young artists.
Amazon's best books of the year so far
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal Amazon's best books of the year so far and why they made the list.
Pope Leo met with Bad Bunny in Spain
Pope Leo XIV met with music superstar Bad Bunny in Spain as the pontiff continues his multi-city tour. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Taylor Swift wedding fuels prediction markets
Bettors have wagered millions of dollars on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi as rumors swirl surrounding the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Broadway stars at the Tony Awards
Hollywood stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Rachel Dratch took to the stage this Broadway season. CBS News' Taylor Masi spoke with some of the stars at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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Diving into smart glasses' pros and cons
Major tech players are racing to put AI on your face, literally, with smart glasses. Ziad Asghar, senior vice president and general manager of XR, Wearables and Personal AI for Qualcomm, joins CBS News to discuss.
American's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
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 announces plan to go public
Last week, Anthropic, valued at almost a trillion dollars, filed to go public. Yesterday, its chief rival OpenAI confidentially filed for an initial public offering. Later this week, SpaceX is set to go public in what could be the largest IPO ever. Jon Krohn, the co-founder and CEO of Y Carrot, joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta launches program to train workers for data center jobs
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
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World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
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Florida man blames wrongful arrest on "error-prone" AI facial recognition
The wrongful arrest is just one of over a dozen in recent years linked to facial recognition technology.
Gates speaks out before Epstein testimony
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill Wednesday before testifying for members of the House Oversight Committee about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Inside the White House Epstein files reaction
The release of the Epstein files triggered a "freakout" inside the White House for President Trump's top advisers, a new report from The New York Times shows. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
Pilot accused of flying without valid license
An Air Canada pilot is accused of flying 900 flights over 17 years without a proper license. The man used false documents after being promoted to captain in 2009 until his retirement last year, authorities said. He did have a valid commercial pilot license, but never got the license required to act as a captain.
Bill Gates testifying on ties to Epstein
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is expected to testify before members of the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door interview to discuss his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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6/10: The Takeout with Major Garrett
U.S. forces conduct more strikes against Iran; House member describes Bill Gates' Epstein testimony.
Breaking down Maine, South Carolina primaries
Despite a string of recently revealed controversies surrounding his past, Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for Maine's Senate seat on Tuesday night. He'll face off against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more on this and South Carolina's gubernatorial primary results.
Global fanfare for the World Cup
The world's eyes are focused on North America, as the Men's World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday, with matches in the U.S. and Canada on Friday. Matt Gutman reports.
U.S. targets Iran's ammo depots in new attacks
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran on Wednesday evening after President Trump vowed to retaliate with force over the downing of a U.S. helicopter earlier this week. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the details. Then, former senior CIA leader Joe Zacks joins with analysis.
Teachers leaning on side hustles
Over a third of U.S. workers now hold multiple jobs just to keep up, according to a recent survey by ZipRecruiter. Meg Oliver shows how many school teachers are working side hustles in this "Affordability in America."