John Thune on bid to succeed McConnell, more
The race to replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate's Republican leader is heating up with Minority Whip John Thune announcing his bid. Sen. Thune joins "America Decides" to discuss the race and more.
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Lawmakers share hopes for State of the Union
President Biden is set to deliver the 2024 State of the Union address Thursday night. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Robert Costa join "America Decides" to unpack what Democrats and Republicans hope to hear in the speech.
Biden aide previews State of the Union speech
President Biden will highlight many of his top priorities at the 2024 State of the Union address. Ben LaBolt, White House communications director, joins "America Decides" to discuss the speech.
Gaza cease-fire unlikely before Ramadan as Hamas puts talks on hold
Hamas puts talks on hold, says Israel "refuses to commit" to a Gaza cease-fire deal, dashing hope for a pre-Ramadan truce.
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea?
What to know about the Houthi rebel movement, an Iran-backed group that controls much of Yemen, as the U.S. and allies retaliate for its attacks on Red Sea shipping.
Israel-Hamas talks end without deal
Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas have ended in Cairo without a deal, Egyptian officials told the Associated Press. Meanwhile, the Biden administration says it's working on getting more humanitarian aid into Gaza. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
White House pushes for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Vice President Kamala Harris called for an immediate six-week cease-fire in Gaza, citing the '"immense scale of suffering." U.S. planes dropped food supplies into the territory for the first time over the weekend, but aid workers say it's not enough.
White House calls for cease-fire in Gaza
The White House is intensifying calls for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, even hosting a rival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
U.S. officials: 3 killed in Houthi attack
U.S. officials say a Houthi missile attack has killed three people aboard a Liberian-owned cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden. It is the first fatal attack since the Iran-backed group began targeting ships near the Red Sea in mid-November. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the latest.
State of the Union 2024: What to expect
President Biden's 2024 State of the Union address could be an opportunity for him to make his case to voters heading into the November general election. Tom Perez, senior adviser and assistant to the president, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Gaza cease-fire talks end
Negotiations for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas ended Tuesday without a breakthrough. President Biden said Israel had agreed to a deal and that it was now in the hands of Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
State Department spokesperson on Gaza, Haiti
Negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas ended Tuesday without an agreement and just days remain until the start of Ramadan, the informal deadline for a deal. Vedant Patel, principal deputy spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, joined CBS News to discuss Gaza and the ongoing hostilities in Haiti.
1 in 5 Dem Minnesota votes went to "uncommitted," a higher proportion than any other Super Tuesday state
Minnesota organizers of the Uncommitted movement say the momentum started in Michigan last week during its presidential primary, but it clearly didn't stop there.
Gaza cease-fire discussions stall in Cairo
After three days of negotiations between officials in Cairo, Gaza cease-fire discussions have stalled. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
More aid air dropped in Gaza
The U.S. and Jordan dropped more than 36,000 meals into Gaza, but it's not nearly enough to feed the people there, with more than half a million people estimated to be on the verge of famine. In the U.S., President Biden continued pushing Israel and Hamas to accept a temporary cease-fire. Ed O'Keefe reports.
White House says it won't pull Israel funds
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby bristled at the idea the White House would pull funding from Israel over the blockage of humanitarian aid getting into Gaza during Tuesday's White House briefing. "'Well if [Israel's] not doing what you want then cut off the aid, so they can't defend themselves.' That's not the way we're gonna do this," Kirby said. "They have a right to defend themselves... They need the capabilities to do that. There's aid that's desperately in need, and you know what? We can do that too. We can do both." Kirby was referring to the U.S. military airdropping humanitarian aid into northern Gaza.
U.N. on allegations of Hamas' sexual violence
There are "reasonable grounds to believe" sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, occurred during Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel, according to a United Nations report released Monday. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more on those findings and other developments in the conflict as cease-fire negotiations stall.
Biden faces Super Tuesday protest vote
President Biden is virtually running unopposed, but several Democrats are moving to vote "uncommitted" on Super Tuesday over the president's response to the Israel-Hamas war. Last month in Michigan, uncommitted ballots carried 13% of the state's total primary vote. Youssef Chouhoud, assistant professor of political science for Christopher Newport University, joined CBS News to discuss the vote.
Some red cows from Texas have a central role in the war-torn Holy Land
Some Jews and Christians believe these Texas red heifers are the key to rebuilding a Jewish temple in Jerusalem, and to beckoning the Messiah.
U.N. report says Hamas sexual violence against Israelis likely ongoing
A damning U.N. report backs long-standing claims of rape and other brutal sexual violence by Hamas militants.
Iran election turnout hits record low
A recent election in Iran installed more hard-liners in parliament, but that may not be what people want. Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins CBS News to assess the regime and its ambitions.
Biden pushes for Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal
President Biden says he will not let up pushing for a deal that includes the release of all hostages held by Hamas, a six-week cease-fire and a surge of aid to the Gaza strip. His comments come following a high-level meeting between Vice President Kamala Harris and a key member of the Israeli War Cabinet. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Israel.
Poll: Trump leads Biden before Super Tuesday
New CBS News polling shows Donald Trump with an advantage over President Biden with one day until Super Tuesday. CBS News' Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe join to go over the numbers.
Harris says "scale of suffering" demands immediate Gaza cease-fire
"People in Gaza are starving," Vice President Harris says, mounting pressure on Israel and Hamas to agree to a cease-fire.
Face The Nation: Turner, Khanna, Dettelbach
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner tells "Face the Nation" that while Speaker Mike Johnson did not bring a vote on aid to Ukraine, "we have to support" Ukraine now, "or they will lose. And I think the Speaker sees that emergency", Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California tells "Face the Nation" that the Biden administration can't "continue to transfer weapons" to Israel amid the current war against Hamas, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms director Steven Dettelbach talks with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan about guns in America — and why new technology might require new solutions.
U.S. officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting causes anger among some at DHS
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
Handling of evidence on Alex Pretti's death raises concerns about probe's integrity
ICE's Homeland Security Investigations unit is leading the probe of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol officer.
More Republicans criticize Trump officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting
A growing number of Republicans, including some Trump allies, are questioning or criticizing the Trump administration's response to the killing of Alex Pretti.
Visual investigation of Minnesota shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before and during the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, two sources tell CBS News.
Some states expand ACA subsidies as federal tax credits lapse
A handful of U.S. states are moving to ease the cost of Affordable Care Act insurance as millions of Americans see their premiums spike.
Some Border Patrol agents in Alex Pretti shooting had bodycams, officials confirm
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News some of the Border Patrol agents involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis had body cameras. Also on Monday, President Trump and Gov. Walz both confirmed they are in conversation about scaling down the federal surge in Minnesota.
What Trump officials say and what videos show in Alex Pretti's killing
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday.
Private jet crashes at Maine airport; 6 on board presumed dead, police say
The police in Bangor, Maine, said all six people on a private business jet are presumed dead after the plane crashed in a snowstorm at Bangor International Airport.
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Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Canada approves plan to move beluga whales slated for euthanasia to U.S.
Canada's last captive whales have received a reprieve from death after the Canadian government conditionally approved a plan to export them to the U.S.
Trump says he's raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump is hiking tariffs on imports from South Korea, saying its government has reneged on an agreement to approve a bilateral trade deal.
Some states expand ACA subsidies as federal tax credits lapse
A handful of U.S. states are moving to ease the cost of Affordable Care Act insurance as millions of Americans see their premiums spike.
Team USA names Winter Olympics roster of 232 athletes
Olympic veterans, including skier Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, are among the seven Americans making their fifth trips to the games.
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Trump says he's raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump is hiking tariffs on imports from South Korea, saying its government has reneged on an agreement to approve a bilateral trade deal.
Some states expand ACA subsidies as federal tax credits lapse
A handful of U.S. states are moving to ease the cost of Affordable Care Act insurance as millions of Americans see their premiums spike.
Tax season is officially underway. Here's when you'll get your refund in 2026.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
Bettors wagered millions on expected snowfall across the U.S.
This weekend's snowstorm could prove to be lucrative for some online bettors.
Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
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Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
California lawmakers ignore most state audit warnings, costing billions
CBS News California analyzed a decade of state audits and found that lawmakers failed to enact three out of every four state audit recommendations. Year after year, the auditor tracks the same problems, the same risks, and the same inaction, costing California billions.
More Republicans criticize Trump officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting
A growing number of Republicans, including some Trump allies, are questioning or criticizing the Trump administration's response to the killing of Alex Pretti.
Handling of evidence on Alex Pretti's death raises concerns about probe's integrity
ICE's Homeland Security Investigations unit is leading the probe of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol officer.
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Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Academy of Pediatrics vaccine reccomendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
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Canada approves plan to move beluga whales slated for euthanasia to U.S.
Canada's last captive whales have received a reprieve from death after the Canadian government conditionally approved a plan to export them to the U.S.
Team USA names Winter Olympics roster of 232 athletes
Olympic veterans, including skier Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, are among the seven Americans making their fifth trips to the games.
American Dennis Coyle marks 1 year of detention in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, was abducted from his Kabul apartment last year and has been held in near-solitary confinement by the Taliban.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Cyclist knocked off bike by kangaroo, recovers to win Tour Down Under
Jay Vine was knocked from his bike when two large kangaroos bounced onto the road on a high speed section.
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Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including the iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
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Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
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.
Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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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.
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.
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Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
"Narco sub" sinks with more drugs aboard after record cocaine haul seized
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Latest news on Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists on Pretti shooting
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Differing accounts of Alex Pretti shooting
The federal government's accounts of the most recent shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving immigration officials, appear to clash with evidence emerging. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
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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.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team 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.
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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?
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How plane de-icing works
This weekend's severe winter storm is still causing issues for major airports around the country. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff shows how crews at Charlotte Douglas International Airport de-ice planes.
Minnesota law professor on Pretti killing
The federal government is exclusively handling the investigation into the shooting death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by an immigration officer. Amy Sweasy, adjunct professor of law at the University of Minnesota, joins with analysis.
Winter weather pummels Ole Miss campus
This past weekend's winter storm dropped record amounts of snow across the country. In Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reeves has confirmed two weather-related deaths. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has the details from Oxford.
Timeline of Minneapolis immigration operation
Saturday's fatal shooting in Minneapolis is the latest flashpoint after weeks of tension in the city. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser breaks down the major moments leading up to the incident.
Expert on use of force standards and Pretti death
Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old U.S. citizen killed by immigration officials in Minneapolis, was licensed to carry a gun. Still, there's no video of him ever holding his firearm during the interaction with federal agents. The White House, though, claims the gun itself was a factor. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.