Obamacare repeal vote
Here are the top 5 moments from a historic night at the Capitol
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"Skinny repeal" fails
The Senate narrowly rejected the GOP's so-called "skinny repeal" of Obamacare. Sen. John McCain cast a dramatic and decisive "no" vote, shocking some members of Congress. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN from Capitol Hill with more on the health care showdown.
Murkowski on Zinke call
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, confirmed that she received a phone call from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke over her vote on health care, saying that while the call was not a threat, "it was a difficult conversation"
GOP health care bill
Senators continue to vote on health care after a measure failed to repeal Obamacare and delay when the repeal takes effect. They are considering a scaled-back plan, which is being referred to as a "skinny repeal." Washington Post reporter Amber Phillips breaks it all down for CBSN.
Rep. Trey Gowdy on Jeff Sessions
Republican Congressman Trey Gowdy is a member of the House Intelligence Committee that heard testimony from Jared Kushner on Tuesday. He also became chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee last month. Gowdy joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to talk about President Trump's clash with Attorney General Sessions and the possible future of special counsel.
McCain returns to the Senate
The Republican-led Senate's first vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act suffered a bi- partisan rebuke Tuesday as nine Republicans joined every Democrat to vote down the plan. The setback came just hours after Senator John McCain's dramatic return to the chamber. Nancy Cordes reports.
McCain returns to Senate
John McCain receives a round of applause and a standing ovation on the Senate floor as he returns to D.C. for the first time since his brain cancer diagnosis.
Health care battle
Today the Senate will take a crucial vote on whether to proceed on a health care bill. But many details remain unclear, and the bill would fail if more than than two Republican senators vote no. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN from Capitol Hill with more.
Trump: "Do the right thing"
President Trump is trying to resuscitate the biggest item on his domestic agenda: repealing and replacing Obamacare. The Senate votes Tuesday on whether to bring a bill to the floor for debate. In an eleventh-hour appeal to Senate Republicans Monday, Mr. Trump urged Republicans to "do the right thing." Major Garrett reports.
Changing Trump's message
President Trump believes he has a communications problem, not a political one. Now, he wants to turn the focus away from his stalled health care overhaul, dismal approval ratings and ongoing Russia probe with a new staff delivering his message to the American people. Margaret Brennan reports.
Trump tweetstorm
President Trump tweeted 10 times before 9 a.m., venting about topics including health care, Hillary Clinton and intelligence leaks. The tweetstorm came a day after the White House communications team went through a major overhaul. Errol Barnett reports.
Trump & health care
President Trump is putting pressure on Senate Republicans after their efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act failed. CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris joins to CBSN to talk about what options the president has to advance his agenda.
Health care latest
"Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell still plans to hold an Obamacare repeal vote next week, even though the measure doesn't have enough Republican support to pass. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more on the health care battle.
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Health care bill
President Trump gave the revised Republican health care bill a shout-out on Twitter today. "Next week, the Senate is going to vote on legislation to save Americans from the Obamacare disaster," he wrote. Errol Barnett has more.
Trump, Russia links
New names have emerged of those who attended a meeting between a Russian lawyer and top Trump aides in 2016. Meanwhile, moderate Republicans are still concerned about Medicaid cuts in the Senate health care bill. Politico Reporter Dan Diamond joins CBSN to discuss the latest political headlines.
Health care fight
The revised health care bill is facing criticism from GOP senators for failing to roll back deep Medicaid cuts. Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with more details.
GOP health care troubles
Republicans on the Hill are scrambling for the votes to pass the latest version of their health care bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss the GOP efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Medicaid cuts
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's home state of Kentucky is expected to be hard hit by proposed cuts in Medicaid funding. After Obamacare was enacted, Medicaid expansion led to a sharp drop in the number of uninsured in the state. Omar Villafranca reports.
New GOP health care bill
Senate Republicans released their second version of a health care bill Thursday, but there wasn't a very warm response. Two GOP members quickly announced their opposition and several others refused to comment on it. Nancy Cordes has more.
Health care update
Senate Republicans have unveiled their new health care bill, but some members of the party are already voicing opposition. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with details.
Will Congress skip August recess?
The delay on passing a health care bill is one reason Republican lawmakers are asking for a congressional scheduling change ahead of the August recess. In their home districts, they will likely face angry constituents frustrated Congress has so far not passed any major pieces of legislation. Nancy Cordes reports.
Health care latest
Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill after the July 4th recess and health care is at the top of the agenda. But many Republicans have voiced doubts about the Senate bill's future. CBS News contributor Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest on the health care debate.
Sen. Cruz on health care
Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, discusses the path forward for the Senate health care bill with Face the Nation moderator John Dickerson.
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Iran balks at Trump's threats as his deadline for a deal approaches
It's unclear when or even if top Iranian officials will come to Pakistan for peace talks just a day before Trump's latest ultimatum expires.
Kevin Warsh testifies that the Fed will remain "strictly independent"
Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.
Virginia Democrats seek 10-1 congressional map with voter referendum
The referendum is seeking to amend the state's constitution to use the Democratic-controlled Assembly's redrawn congressional maps, which will give Democrats an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 House districts.
FBI investigating deaths, disappearances of staff at government labs
The disappearances and deaths of 10 government workers tied to nuclear or space technology have sparked speculation online. President Trump said the cases are "hopefully, coincidence."
Democrats demand Trump admin. halt plan to collect federal workers' health data
After KFF Health News reported that the Trump administration is seeking federal workers' medical records, Democratic lawmakers are insisting that the Office of Personnel Management drop its request.
Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations
The Florida Democrat is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.
Southern Poverty Law Center facing DOJ probe over use of paid informants
The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.
2 Southwest planes came within 500 feet in close call near Nashville airport
Air traffic control told the pilots of a flight aborting a landing to turn right, which put them on a potential collision course with another 737 that had been cleared for takeoff from a parallel runway.
Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
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Southern Poverty Law Center facing DOJ probe over use of paid informants
The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.
Kevin Warsh set to testify that the Fed will remain "strictly independent"
Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.
Bears chase, bite visitors at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.
Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations
The Florida Democrat is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.
2 Southwest planes came within 500 feet in close call near Nashville airport
Air traffic control told the pilots of a flight aborting a landing to turn right, which put them on a potential collision course with another 737 that had been cleared for takeoff from a parallel runway.
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Kevin Warsh set to testify that the Fed will remain "strictly independent"
Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.
Who will run the Federal Reserve if the Senate doesn't confirm Trump's pick?
President Trump is fighting to reshape the Federal Reserve by replacing Chair Jerome Powell with Kevin Warsh — but if the Senate doesn't confirm Warsh by next month, it's not clear who will run the nation's central bank.
Uber found liable for actions of driver who grabbed passenger's inner thigh
The so-called bellwether case is part of a broader group of sexual assault lawsuits filed against Uber in multiple jurisdictions around the country and is the third to go to trial.
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus tapped as successor
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Kevin Warsh faces lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing today
Senators are likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.
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Southern Poverty Law Center facing DOJ probe over use of paid informants
The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.
Kevin Warsh set to testify that the Fed will remain "strictly independent"
Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.
Who will run the Federal Reserve if the Senate doesn't confirm Trump's pick?
President Trump is fighting to reshape the Federal Reserve by replacing Chair Jerome Powell with Kevin Warsh — but if the Senate doesn't confirm Warsh by next month, it's not clear who will run the nation's central bank.
Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations
The Florida Democrat is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.
Virginia Democrats seek 10-1 congressional map with voter referendum
The referendum is seeking to amend the state's constitution to use the Democratic-controlled Assembly's redrawn congressional maps, which will give Democrats an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 House districts.
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
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Mass murder trial in El Salvador for almost 500 alleged MS-13 members
Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members, including several alleged leaders, are on trial collectively in El Salvador, accused of thousands of murders.
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Iran balks at Trump's threats as his deadline for a deal approaches
It's unclear when or even if top Iranian officials will come to Pakistan for peace talks just a day before Trump's latest ultimatum expires.
Mexico probing role of U.S. officials killed in car crash after drug lab raid
The crash, following an operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab, has reignited a debate over U.S. involvement in Mexican security operations.
Canadian tourist killed in shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids
Mexico's security officials said a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 people, including six Americans.
How Trump's messaging on Iran has shifted since saying they "agreed to everything"
Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.
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D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Details on charges against D4vd in teen's death
Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer D4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
What to know on the "Matlock" season finale
"Matlock" stars Skye P. Marshall and Jason Ritter join CBS News with more clues ahead of the show's season finale.
Indigo Girls' member reveals incurable medical disorder affecting her voice
Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo The Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two incurable movement disorders that will forever change the way that she sings.
D4vd expected to face murder charge
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is expected on Monday to charge singer-songwriter D4vd with murder, seven months after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas' body was found in a car that he owned. The 21-year-old musician was arrested last week. Matt Gutman reports.
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Major change at Apple
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced he is stepping down from his leadership role running one of the world's biggest companies. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins CBS News with more details.
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO
Tim Cook, who has been with Apple for nearly three decades and has served as the company's CEO for 15 years, will step down in September and stay on as chairman. The tech giant announced Monday who will replace Cook. 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.
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO
After 15 years, Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO. Starting in September, Cook will be the executive chairman of Apple's board of directors. New York Times technology correspondent Mike Isaac joins CBS News to discuss.
How internet culture is morphing our identities
A new book called "Screen People" argues that's what society has become: a people defined by screens, what we do with those screens and how we present ourselves on those screens. Author Megan Garber joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
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Weinstein faces third rape trial in New York
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein will be in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday for trial. He is accused of third-degree rape. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids
A Canadian tourist was killed, and 13 others were injured, during a shooting at the popular Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico, officials confirmed. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
D4vd charged with murder, pleads not guilty
Singer D4vd pleaded not guilty Monday to first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. If convicted he could face the death penalty.
Mass murder trial in El Salvador for almost 500 alleged MS-13 members
Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members, including several alleged leaders, are on trial collectively in El Salvador, accused of thousands of murders.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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