Michigan governor: Trump COVID adviser's comments "reckless"
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she has the authority to issue a second stay-at-home order to curb the spiking coronavirus if necessary.
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Top Trump pandemic adviser tells Michigan to "rise up" against restrictions
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced more stringent restrictions on schools and businesses in response to a surge in coronavirus cases.
Michigan to halt indoor dining due to surge of COVID-19 cases
The coronavirus restrictions will begin Wednesday and last three weeks.
Michigan announces new COVID restrictions
Governor Gretchen Whitmer's administration on Sunday ordered high schools and colleges to stop in-person classes, closed restaurants to indoor dining and stopped organized sports in a bid to curb Michigan's spiking coronavirus cases. Watch her remarks here.
Whitmer on Trump's response to kidnapping plot: "I don't think it's funny"
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said his response to the plot against her "tells you everything you need to know about the character of this president."
Michigan's secretary of state details election process
Michigan's Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says her state's elections are "among the most secure in the country." Benson joins CBSN to discuss what she's doing to ensure the election results reflect the "will of the people."
Whitmer slams Trump's response to kidnap plot
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said President Trump's response to the alleged kidnapping plot against her "tells you everything you need to know about the character of this president."
Michigan reports mail delays ahead of election
Election officials in the battleground state of Michigan predict the state could break its voter turnout record in 2020. With two-thirds of those votes expected to be sent by mail this year, a new congressional investigation is raising concern about delays in the southeastern part of the state. Bridge Magazine's capitol reporter Riley Beggin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with details.
Whitmer canvasses for Biden in Michigan weeks after kidnap plot
"CBS This Morning" follows Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's voter outreach effort for our series, "At America's Crossroads," looking at 3 battleground states.
Whitmer canvasses for Biden in Michigan
"CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil hits the streets in suburban Detroit with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer ahead of the 2020 presidential election. The state is critical to both Republican and Democratic bids for the White House. Dokoupil examines the importance of voter mobilization ahead of one of the most important elections in recent memory for the "CBS This Morning" series At America's Crossroads.
Michigan bans guns at polling places on Election Day
The announcement comes amid rising fears of violence on Election Day.
Alleged Michigan militia members in court
The U.S. Attorney's Office publicly released evidence on Friday in its case against six men charged in a plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Andrew Feathers of CBS Grand Rapids, Michigan, affiliate WWMT reports.
Water advocates call shutoff moratorium in Detroit "an absolute lifeline"
But some fear the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling could leave residents without access to water amid the coronavirus pandemic.
2 ex-Marines charged in plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer
CBS News has learned that three of the suspects charged in the alleged domestic terrorism plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer have military ties. Chris Hanson reports.
Michigan lieutenant governor on Whitmer kidnapping plot
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she's not worried about violence as the election nears, despite the recent kidnapping plot against her. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on what we know about the plot and how it might factor in to the election.
Whitmer: Extremists "finding comfort" in GOP leaders' rhetoric
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says "domestic terrorists" like those accused of plotting to kidnap her are "finding comfort" in the rhetoric of Republican leaders.
New details on plot to kidnap Michigan governor
The FBI and Michigan state officials have charged 13 people in an alleged domestic terror plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to explain how the threat was uncovered.
Michigan AG on alleged plot against governor
Law enforcement announced that more than a dozen people were taken into custody in relation to an alleged plot to kidnap and potentially kill Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and overthrow the state government. State Attorney General Dana Nessel sits down with "CBS This Morning" to discuss the case.
Feds foil plot to kidnap Michigan governor
The Justice Department has thwarted an alleged domestic terror plot to kidnap and potentially kill the governor of Michigan and violently overthrow the state government. Jeff Pegues reports.
Feds bust alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor
State and FBI officials have arrested 13 men they say were plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Law enforcement authorities say the men are all part of local militias and now face charges of conspiracy and terrorism. Jason Blazakis, a senior research fellow at the Soufan Center and a former State Department counterterrorism official joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments with the alleged plot and the role domestic militias have in the upcoming election.
FBI foils alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor
State and federal investigators say they've broken up an alleged plot to kidnap Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer and overthrow the state's government. Jeff Pegues reports.
Whitmer speaks out about kidnap plot
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke to the media after federal and state law enforcement officials announced the arrest of 13 people who allegedly plotted to kidnap her and try her for "treason" over the state's coronavirus restrictions. Watch her remarks.
Arrests in plot to kidnap Michigan governor
Federal and state authorities unveiled charges against 13 people accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan's Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer and put her on trial for "treason" over the state's coronavirus restrictions. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
Militia members allegedly discussed kidnapping Virginia governor
Members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia Governor Ralph Northam in June, an FBI agent testified.
6 alleged militia members arraigned on terrorism charges
In total, 19 state felony charges were filed by Attorney General Dana Nessel against the seven men accused of being in the Wolverine Watchmen or associates of the Wolverine Watchmen.
Kristi Noem out as Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
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Trump says he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader as war expands
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Dow plunges more than 1,000 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rise further because of the war with Iran.
Senate fails to advance bill to end DHS shutdown with House still set to vote
GOP leaders say the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI in Southern California
In a statement to CBS News, a representative for Britney Spears referred to her Wednesday arrest in Southern California as "unfortunate" and "completely inexcusable."
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Trump vowed to revive manufacturing. Factory jobs are still vanishing.
Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.
Dow plunges more than 1,000 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rise further because of the war with Iran.
24 states sue Trump administration over new global tariffs
Two dozen states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's legal authority to impose new global tariffs.
Kristi Noem out as Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
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Trump vowed to revive manufacturing. Factory jobs are still vanishing.
Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.
Dow plunges more than 1,000 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rise further because of the war with Iran.
24 states sue Trump administration over new global tariffs
Two dozen states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's legal authority to impose new global tariffs.
Gas prices are up 26 cents since last week, GasBuddy finds
Americans are now paying an average of $3.246 per gallon, up 26 cents since last week and the highest level since April 2025.
Elon Musk testifies in Twitter shareholder trial over actions before purchase
Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter in April 2022. On May 13, 2022, he declared his plan "temporarily on hold" over the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform. Twitter's stock tumbled as a result.
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Kristi Noem out as Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
Tech investors sue Trump administration, accusing it of violating TikTok ban
A pair of tech investors have filed a civil lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of failing to enforce a law that required TikTok to either separate from its China-based owner or face a U.S. ban.
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Obama calls on voters to help Democrats' Virginia redistricting ahead of midterms
A special election is being held on April 21 on whether to amend Virginia's constitution to enable redistricting that could help Democrats in the midterm elections.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
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Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
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Savannah Louie on "Survivor 50" elimination
Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game.
Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Austin PD give update on probe of deadly mass shooting that killed 3
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis played surveillance video and police body cam video.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
Timothy Parsons, a legal staffer at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., is facing federal criminal charges in Maryland, where he lives, three sources said.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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CIA special operations vet on Iran timeline
Marine Corps and CIA special operations veteran Elliot Ackerman joins CBS News to discuss the timeline for U.S. operations in Iran and reports that Kurdish groups are preparing to join the fighting.
AP: Kurdish groups preparing to join Iran war
Kurdish groups based in Iraq say they're preparing to join the fight against Iran, the Associated Press reports. CBS News Middle East contributor Courtney Kealy has more.
Schumer reacts to Kristi Noem ouster
Lawmakers are starting to react after President Trump announced Thursday that he was removing Kristi Noem as secretary of the Homeland Security Department. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Early details on leadup to Kristi Noem ouster
President Trump announced Thursday that Kristi Noem is out as secretary of Homeland Security. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more on the lead-up to Noem's ouster.
Reaction from inside DHS to Noem ouster
President Trump announced Thursday that he's removing Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary. Homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.