Sessions on immigration
Senator Jeff Sessions told the Judiciary Committee that he believes Muslim should not be banned from the United States.
Immigration
Rep. Aguilar: We need a path to citizenship
Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus met with President Biden at the White House Tuesday to discuss legislation to provide a path to permanent legal status for people living in the U.S. undocumented. California Democratic Congressman Pete Aguilar spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the meeting.
Previewing Biden's first address to Congress
President Biden is set to deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, just two days before his 100th day in office. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini along with White House correspondent for The Washington Post and CBSN political contributor Sean Sullivan join CBSN's Lana Zak with a progress report on some of Mr. Biden's campaign promises.
Trump's immigration plan
President-elect Donald Trump spoke out Wednesday on the Berlin Christmas market attack, and said world events prove that his stance on immigration is "100 percent correct." During the campaign, he proposed banning Muslims from entering the United States. USA Today's Susan Page joins CBSN with more.
11/19: Evening News
It was a highly anticipated meeting between a "choke artist" and a "con man"; "Loving Vincent" is a movie that's sure to make quite an impression
Obama visits Peru
President Obama is trying to ease fears in Latin America that President-elect Donald Trump will pull out of American trade deals. At a town hall meeting in Peru, the president asked people to give Mr. Trump a chance. Mr. Obama said despite Mr. Trump's stance against global trade deals he predicts the president-elect will eventually see the benefits of those deals. Errol Barnett reports.
Students protest Trump
This past week, thousands demonstrated at colleges and universities over concerns about how the Trump administation will treat undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. Tony Dokoupil reports from Harvard, where students are calling for a "sanctuary campus."
Hate crimes on the rise
The civil rights group the Southern Poverty Law Center says there have been at least 700 cases of hateful harassment or intimidation since the election of Donald Trump. Hate crime numbers for 2016 won't be out until next year, and based on what they've seen so far, minority leaders expect to see another increase. Carter Evans has more on this.
Pence booed at "Hamilton"
After the curtain call for the hit musical "Hamilton" about America's Founding Fathers turned into modern-day political theater, the cast directly addressed Vice President-elect Mike Pence, who was greeted with boos and a few cheers from the audience. Actor Brandon Victor Dixon delivered the cast's message. He plays America's third vice president, Aaron Burr. Marlie Hall reports.
Zuckerberg on fake news
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in Peru at the APEC conference, where he spoke about the company's growing fake news problem. CBSN anchor Reena Ninan has the story.
Trump's controversial picks
Democrats have been very critical of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet choices so far, but they will not be able to stop them from being confirmed. Republican strategist and former communications director for Paul Ryan's vice presidential campaign Kevin Sheridan spoke to CBSN about the issue from Washington.
Romney meets with Trump
President-elect Donald Trump is spending the weekend at his golf club in New Jersey with his transition team trying to decide who else will be joining his Cabinet. National political reporter for Bloomberg Sahil Kapur spoke to CBSN about who Mr. Trump is considering for some key spots.
World leaders on Trump
President Obama is attending the APEC summit in Peru as part of his final trip, where leaders from nations across the world will likely have his ear. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest on what they are saying to Mr. Obama about Mr. Trump.
Trump demands "Hamilton" apology
After Vice President-elect Mike Pence was met with a mix of boos and cheers at the Broadway show "Hamilton," Donald Trump demanded that the cast of the show apologize for harassing Pence. CBSN anchor Reena Ninan has the story.
Sanctuary cities battle
Sanctuary cities across the U.S. are preparing for a fight after President-elect Trump suggested cutting funds to the cities during the campaign. CBS News Correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to discuss the purpose of the cities and the controversy surrounding them.
Sanctuary cities
Students at more than 100 colleges have walked out of classes recently to protest Donald Trump's hard line on immigration. A showdown is also brewing with cities that refuse to round up the people who are in the U.S. without documents. Ben Tracy has more.
Trump settles lawsuits
President-elect Donald Trump will pay $25 million to settle lawsuits brought against Trump University. The students' attorney, Patrick Coughlin, says the majority of the students will receive at least 50 percent of a return. Anna Werner has more.
Trump's Cabinet contenders
While some new names are being suggested in Trump's transition process, some old names seem to be out. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich now says he won't be serving in Trump's Cabinet. CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest on who could be in the President-elect's Cabinet.
Trump's transition process
New names are surfacing in connection to Donald Trump's transition process. Reports of an upcoming meeting between Mitt Romney and the president-elect have sparked questions about whether Romney could be considered for a cabinet position. Washington Post reporter Philip Bump joined CBSN to discuss the recent transition developments.
Trump In-law
President-elect Donald Trump seems to lean heavily on his son-in-law Jared Kushner and may enlist Kushner to advise him in the White House. Which raises the question: Do nepotism laws allow him to give Kushner a job? Anna Werner reports.
Obama and Merkel
President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel held a joint press conference in Berlin on Thursday. They discussed the importance of the two nations cooperating for a prosperous world, and how things may change under a Trump administration. Watch their full remarks.
What's next for Clinton?
Speaking at a charity gala Wednesday night, Hillary Clinton urged supporters not to "lose heart." What's next for Clinton and the Democratic party? CBS News' Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest details.
Steve Bannon's influence
President-elect Donald Trump's appointment of "alt-right" publisher Steve Bannon as his top strategist has raised alarm. How much does Bannon really influence Trump's thinking? David Fahrenthold of The Washington Post joins CBSN with more details.
Trump transition turmoil?
President-elect Donald Trump is disrupting reports that his transition team is struggling. CBS News Senior Political Editor Steve Chaggaris and Politico National Political Reporter Gabriel Debenedetti joins CBSN to discuss the transition.
11/16: Evening News
Donald Trump sent word from Trump Tower Wednesday that the presidential transition is going well, despite many media reports to the contrary; Bill Plante, CBS News' senior White House correspondent, is retiring.
Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" in new plea for mother's safe return
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
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Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" in new plea for mother's safe return
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Ohio man charged with threatening to kill Vance, processing child abuse files
An Ohio man has been charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance while he was visiting his home state last month.
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Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
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Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
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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.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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Ilia Malinin stunned by Yuma Kagiyama in Olympic figure skating short program
The U.S. ended Saturday in first place with 44 points. Japan was five points back going into the men's, women's and pairs free skates to decide the medals Sunday.
Jake Paul joins JD Vance to watch U.S. women's hockey team at Olympics
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
Italy nabs first gold medal of Milano Cortina Olympics in speedskating upset
Francesca Lollobrigida set a new Olympic record of 3 minutes, 54.28 seconds, shaving more than two-and-a-half seconds off the mark set by Dutch legend Irene Schouten four years earlier in Beijing.
4 suspects arrested after bombing at Pakistan mosque leaves 31 dead
Friday's attack was the deadliest suicide bombing in Islamabad in nearly 20 years.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
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Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Twisted Sister cancels reunion shows as frontman Dee Snider resigns
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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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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Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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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.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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New video from Savannah Guthrie: "We will pay"
Saturday marks one week since Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen by her family. Andres Gutierrez has the latest on the investigation.
Winter Olympics kick off with opening cermony
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics marked its official start on Friday with an opening ceremony that included the traditional Parade of Nations and performances from Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. "CBS Saturday Morning" goes inside the event.
Three sisters chase Olympic dream
Sam, Lauren and Alli Macuga are competitive skiers across different disciplines who were hoping to represent Team USA at Milano Cortina. Lauren, who was a top contender in alpine, suffered an ACL injury in November that ended her season -- but she explains why the world hasn't seen the last of the Macuga sisters.
Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.