Texas appeals block on its newly drawn congressional map to Supreme Court
Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using a newly drawn Congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Details on block of Texas' congressional map
A panel of federal judges has blocked Texas from using a newly redrawn congressional map, which was designed to help Republicans maintain their majority in the House in next year's midterm elections. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Abbott declares 2 groups as terrorist orgs
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday declared two groups, the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, as foreign terrorist organizations. CBS News breaking news correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Buddy Holly crosswalk to be removed following order on roadway artwork
A crosswalk honoring Buddy Holly with a painted depiction of the rock and roll legend's iconic glasses will have to be removed from his hometown of Lubbock, Texas, city officials said.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces run for fourth term, touts property tax plan, economy
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Sunday evening that he is running for a fourth term as governor of the Lone Star State.
Abbott, Newsom hold rallies in Texas
One day after California Gov. Gavin Newsom rallied in the Lone Star State, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott formally announced his reelection campaign. Dave Levinthal, contributing editor for NOTUS, and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for Politico, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Texas State Rep. Hinojosa enters governor race
The field of Texas Democrats vying for governor got a little more crowded on Wednesday morning with state Rep. Gina Hinojosa entering the race. Hinojosa joins "The Takeout" to discuss her newly-launched campaign.
Robert Roberson granted stay of execution
One week before a scheduled execution, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stepped in.
Texas National Guard arrives in Illinois, could begin assignments Wednesday
Members of the Texas National Guard will be assigned to the protection of federal facilities and federal law enforcement personnel in the Chicago area.
Bodies found in Houston-area bayous this year
Officials say six bodies have been found in Houston's bayous in just two weeks. Records show at least 22 bodies found in Houston bayous so far this year. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more details.
Camp Mystic counselor's parents speak out
Camp Mystic counselor Chloe Childress, who died during the devastating Texas floods, stayed in place during the natural disaster because she was obeying authorities, her parents, Wendie and Matthew Childress, said. Their efforts to institute new safety rules at camps for children will pay off today when the Texas governor signs a new law on the matter. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Texas poised to pass abortion pill law
The Texas State Senate has passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue doctors and distributors who mail abortion pills in the Lone Star State. The bill was approved on Wednesday and now heads to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. He is expected to sign it into law. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.
Texas lawmakers pass bill that curbs mailing of abortion pills into the state
The Texas state Senate gave final legislative approval to a bill that would make it easier to sue physicians and distributors who mail abortion pills into the state.
Texas redistricting maps are racially biased, civil rights advocates claim in lawsuit
They accuse Texas legislative leaders of engaging in gerrymandering to prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.
Gov. Abbott set to sign redistricting bill
The Texas legislature approved a congressional redistricting plan that would favor Republicans, and Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign the bill within the week. CBS News' Taurean Small has more details from Capitol Hill.
Abbott says he will approve contentious GOP redistricting bill
The Texas Senate approved the measure after a heated debate, marking a major step in a mid-decade redistricting effort backed by President Trump.
Texas GOP passes changes to congressional map
Texas Republicans took a victory lap after an early morning vote Saturday that sought to give their party an edge during the 2026 midterms. Democrats in Texas plan to challenge the legality of the new congressional map, saying it dilutes the power of minorities. Willie James Inman has the details.
Newsom signs redistricting plan
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that could give Democrats an advantage in California's congressional races, saying it is meant to balance a similar measure in Texas that helps Republicans win extra seats.
Abbott on relief initiative for flood victims
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a multi-million dollar relief initiative for victims of last month's deadly July 4th floods. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports on ongoing recovery efforts.
Judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
Texas Democrat speaks out from state Capitol
The Texas House of Representatives is expected to vote Wednesday on a Republican-proposed redistricting map after Democratic lawmakers returned to the state this week. One lawmaker, State Rep. Nicole Collier, has been at the Texas Capitol since Monday after refusing a mandatory police escort meant to ensure Democrats will show up when the state House convenes Wednesday. She joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Texas GOP's redistricting plan poised to pass
Texas lawmakers are set to vote as early as Wednesday on state Republicans' controversial congressional redistricting map. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
Texas House Democrats return to Austin as GOP redistricting push resumes
The Texas House gaveled in at noon with Democratic members present, marking an official end to the quorum break.
Democrats unveil maps of California's redistricting proposal
Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.
Obama sends message to Texas Democrats
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott reset the state's redistricting fight, calling for a second special session. It comes the day after House Democrats got a boost from former President Obama. CBS News' executive director of White House and politics, Fin Gómez, reports.
FBI releases new photos, videos of subject in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
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14-year-old girl allegedly zip-tied in raid, raising questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
FBI affidavit reveals new details about Fulton County elections office search
The new document revealed that the FBI's investigation was initiated following a referral from an attorney who worked to overturn the election results in 2020.
Lutnick defends visit to Epstein's island with his family
Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein released recently show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
Irish man held by ICE says he had U.S. work permit, fears for his life
Seamus Culleton says he's been held for 5 months in a "filthy" ICE detention camp despite a U.S. work permit and green card application.
"Fraud tourists" from Philly plead guilty to defrauding Minnesota programs
Two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to Minneapolis after a friend told them the taxpayer-funded programs there presented "a good opportunity to make money," pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Monday.
National Guard soldier leaves rifle in New Orleans bathroom
A National Guard spokesperson said the weapon was returned to the Louisiana National Guard "and the soldier and incident are being handled internally," CBS affiliate WWL reported.
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."
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.
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Democratic governors excluded from typically bipartisan White House gathering
A source familiar with the White House's planning said exclusion of Democrats from a formal business meeting was deliberate — President Trump did not want them there.
NATO to shift 2 commands from U.S. to European leadership
Two NATO Joint Force Commands led by U.S. officers will transition to be European-led in an apparent answer to President Trump's calls for Europe to contribute more to its defense.
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14-year-old girl allegedly zip-tied in raid, raising questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
The "K-shaped" economy will affect your 2026 tax refund
Tax refunds will be bigger this year because of the big, beautiful bill" act, with higher-income households set to reap the biggest checks.
Lutnick defends visit to Epstein's island with his family
Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein released recently show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
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Estée Lauder accuses Walmart of selling counterfeits of its products
Estée Lauder lawsuit alleges Walmart sells fake versions of products from brands including Aveda, Clinique and Tom Ford.
The "K-shaped" economy will affect your 2026 tax refund
Tax refunds will be bigger this year because of the big, beautiful bill" act, with higher-income households set to reap the biggest checks.
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.
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Democratic governors excluded from typically bipartisan White House gathering
A source familiar with the White House's planning said exclusion of Democrats from a formal business meeting was deliberate — President Trump did not want them there.
NATO to shift 2 commands from U.S. to European leadership
Two NATO Joint Force Commands led by U.S. officers will transition to be European-led in an apparent answer to President Trump's calls for Europe to contribute more to its defense.
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14-year-old girl allegedly zip-tied in raid, raising questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
Lutnick defends visit to Epstein's island with his family
Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein released recently show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
Tom Malinowski concedes in special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's seat in Congress
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
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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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Irish man held by ICE says he had U.S. work permit, fears for his life
Seamus Culleton says he's been held for 5 months in a "filthy" ICE detention camp despite a U.S. work permit and green card application.
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 says he'll defy IOC ban on helmet honoring war victims
The International Olympic Committee has barred a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet with images of fellow athletes killed in Russia's invasion.
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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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Epstein survivor on DOJ's handling of files
The Justice Department is facing bipartisan criticism over its handling of the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Danielle Bensky, an Epstein survivor, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Jury selection begins in Utah poisoning case
Jury selection is underway in the murder trial of a Utah woman accused of poisoning her husband and later writing a children's book about grief. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Ex-FBI profiler on new video in Guthrie case
Authorities on Tuesday released new surveillance images of a subject sought in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Mary Ellen O'Toole, former senior FBI profiler, joins CBS News to discuss what stands out.
Details on new images in Guthrie disappearance
The FBI on Tuesday released new photos from Nancy Guthrie's Nest camera that show a masked person on her doorstep. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have more.
Video shows subject at Nancy Guthrie's door
New videos released by FBI Director Kash Patel on X show a masked, gloved person approaching Nancy Guthrie's door. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
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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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Epstein survivor on DOJ's handling of files
The Justice Department is facing bipartisan criticism over its handling of the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Danielle Bensky, an Epstein survivor, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Subramanyam on unredacted Epstein files
Unredacted versions of Justice Department files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are now available for members of Congress to view. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia joins "The Takeout" to discuss what he saw.
Former NYPD detective on Guthrie case videos
The FBI on Tuesday released chilling new photos and videos of a subject in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Images recovered from her home surveillance camera show a masked individual on the front porch. Former NYPD detective Kirk Burkhalter joins CBS News to discuss.
Jury selection begins in Utah poisoning case
Jury selection is underway in the murder trial of a Utah woman accused of poisoning her husband and later writing a children's book about grief. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Ex-FBI profiler on new video in Guthrie case
Authorities on Tuesday released new surveillance images of a subject sought in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Mary Ellen O'Toole, former senior FBI profiler, joins CBS News to discuss what stands out.