Schiff accuses Trump of "fudging" Iran intelligence
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said administration officials were vague in a briefing about threats posed by Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani.
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Esper "didn't see" specific evidence showing Iranian threat to 4 U.S. embassies
The defense secretary provides background on what President Trump called an "imminent threat" to U.S. embassies overseas.
White House responds to Israel striking Iran
President Trump said Friday in a Truth Social post, "Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left" following the Israeli strikes. On Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. "is not involved in strikes." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Protests continue as Iran admits jet shootdown
After days of government denials, on Saturday Iran's president Hassan Rouhani finally admitted his country had downed a Ukrainian jetliner with 176 people on board through "human error, as vigils for the victims and protests against the government continued. Holly Williams reports from Baghdad.
Trump gives new details on Soleimani strike
In response to Iran taking responsibility for shooting down a Ukrainian airliner, a senior White House official says Iran should "abandon its reckless ambitions and start behaving like a normal country." Meanwhile President Trump is offering new details about what he says led him to order the killing of the top Iranian General. Ben Tracy reports.
Protesters gather in Tehran
Protests erupted in Iran Saturday following the Revolutionary Guard's stunning admission that it unintentionally shot down a Ukrainian airliner after last week's missile strike on U.S. troops. Hundreds gathered in Tehran to protest the delayed announcement, demanding those responsible be put on trial. Holly Williams reports.
Trump offers new details about strike on Soleimani
President Trump is revealing new details about what led him to order the killing of Iran's top military general, Qassem Soleimani. CBS News has also learned that the U.S. military tried but failed to kill another senior Iranian official on the same day in Yemen. Ben Tracy reports.
Iran admits it mistakenly shot down Ukrainian jetliner
After days of denials, and under mounting international pressure, the Iranian government now says its armed forces unintentionally shot down a Ukrainian jetliner this week, killing everyone on board. At a briefing this morning, the head of Iran's air defenses said "human error at a time of crisis caused by U.S. adventurism" caused the Ukrainian Airlines jet to be mistaken for a hostile target. Holly Williams reports from Baghdad.
Iran plane crash site cleared
CBS News visited the location in Iran where a Ukrainian jet crashed. Just days after the tragedy, the site has been cleared before Ukrainian investigators could visit the scene. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Presidential campaign turns to foreign policy
Democratic presidential candidates are turning their focus to foreign policy amid rising tensions with Iran. Joe Biden is airing a new ad that touts his work on foreign affairs. Ed O'Keefe reports.
U.S. and Iran’s tortured history
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan takes a look back at what brought us to the brink with Iran.
Trump: "Iran must make a deal"
President Trump posted a warning on social media early Friday morning that said, "Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left" amid targeted Israeli airstrikes that are expected to continue. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has updates, and CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest from Jerusalem.
Lawmakers question what led to Iran strike
Sources tell CBS News that threats and imminent attacks against embassies were not mentioned to lawmakers in their briefing on President Trump’s decision to kill an Iranian general. At a rally Thursday night, Mr. Trump did not offer any evidence of planned attacks, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said later that he didn't know the targets of any planned attacks. Nancy Cordes reports on the growing controversy over exactly what led the U.S. to assassinate General Soleimani.
Shooting down plane may have been mistake
Iran has formally invited the NTSB to send a representative to the Ukraine plane crash site. The NTSB says it will not speculate on the cause of the crash. Kris Van Cleave reports that the Iranian military was on high alert following its air strikes on U.S. forces in Iraq and U.S. officials believe shooting down the passenger jet may have been a mistake made in the heat of the moment.
U.S. confident missiles hit Ukrainian plane
There are new indications that Iran shot down a civilian passenger jet in its own airspace, killing many of its own citizens. A video obtained by the New York Times seems to show the impact. You can see a bright flash, which our sources tell us was the explosion of two surface-to-air missiles. Surveillance cameras picked up a shower of debris from the Ukrainian plane that crashed after takeoff from Tehran's main airport, killing 176 people. Elizabeth Palmer reports on what Iran’s government is saying about the crash.
House votes to limit Trump's military power
House Democrats voted Thursday to limit President Trump's power to launch more attacks against Iran. The president has made a new claim about why he ordered the operation that killed Iran's top general. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Evidence suggests Ukraine jet hit by Iran
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said evidence suggests a Ukrainian jet with 176 on board was shot down by an Iranian missile. Sixty-three of the victims were Canadian citizens. Lara Seligman, a Pentagon reporter for Foreign Policy, joins "Red & Blue" for a closer look at the accident and how Defense Secretary Mark Esper is playing a major role in the Iran conflict.
Iran disputes jet was shot down
U.S. officials say evidence shows Iran shot down a Ukrainian jetliner hours after the Iranian missile attack earlier this week. But Iranian officials are disputing those reports. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Draft notices making people "really nervous"
The federal government is issuing a warning about fake military draft notices demanding Americans report for duty and deploy to Iran. The messages threaten the recipients with jail time if they don’t immediately reach out to recruiters. They began to show up on people’s phones just as tensions mounted in the Middle East. Catherine Herridge spoke with one 18-year-old who received the message.
Iranian commander warns of "future revenge"
The general chosen to replace Qassem Soleimani said he would follow the same path. And Iran's news agency quotes a senior commander of its Revolutionary Guards vowing further revenge. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran on whether or not there's any evidence of lowering tensions.
Republican furious after Iran strike briefing
The White House is under fire for what critics say is a lack of transparency over the Iran strike. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to hold a vote Thursday to block the president from taking military action against Iran on his own. Paula Reid reports that top officials briefed lawmakers Wednesday on what led to the decision to kill Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, but one of the president's close allies, Republican Senator Mike Lee, said he was furious following the meeting and vowed to align with Democrats.
Senators critical of briefing on Iran strike
Utah Senator Mike Lee and Kentucky Senator Rand Paul expressed concerns after a briefing from top officials about the Iran strike and may support a resolution to limit the administration's ability to take further military action against Iran without Congressional authorization. Major Garrett reports on the Trump administration’s response to the senators' concerns.
Pence says Americans can "rest easier"
One day after Iran targeted two Iraqi bases, Vice President Mike Pence sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell. He said Americans can "rest easier," despite the strikes.
Congress briefed on Iran
Members of the House and Senate have now been briefed on the strike that killed a top Iranian general last week, and not everyone is happy. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin, Politico White House reporter Nancy Cook, Washington Post congressional reporter Mike DeBonis, and Foreign Policy diplomacy and national security reporter Robbie Gramer speak to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the remaining questions for lawmakers.
Ukrainian jet crashed minutes after takeoff
A Ukrainian passenger jet carrying 176 people crashed in Iran, killing everyone on board. There are questions about whether the plane had mechanical issues or was shot down. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
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The couple had so many kids in their Los Angeles-area mansion a neighbor "thought it was a kindergarten." The investigation has only gotten stranger.
Supreme Court hears arguments over transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
Mass resignations at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
Clintons won't testify in Epstein probe as House Oversight GOP threatens contempt
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
Trump administration ending deportation protections for 2,500 Somalis
The U.S. government is revoking the legal status of several thousand immigrants from Somalia.
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Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
Remains of soldier who missed daughter's birth during WWII identified
U.S. Army Pfc. Wilbert Linsenbardt died when his daughter was 4 months old, and received photos of her, according to a newspaper article from the time.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Clintons won't testify in Epstein probe as House Oversight GOP threatens contempt
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
What Trump's 10% credit card rate cap would mean for consumers
Capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save consumers billions of dollars, but potentially hurt lower-income Americans, experts said.
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Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
What Trump's 10% credit card rate cap would mean for consumers
Capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save consumers billions of dollars, but potentially hurt lower-income Americans, experts said.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
CPI rose at 2.7% annual rate in December as inflation remains sticky
Although there are signs that inflation is starting to ease, consumers still face pressures from high food prices and other costs.
Trump slaps 25% tariffs on any countries that do business with Iran
President Trump said Monday he's imposing 25% tariffs on all countries that do business with Iran, as the administration pressures the Iranian government amid anti-regime protests.
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Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Clintons won't testify in Epstein probe as House Oversight GOP threatens contempt
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
Trump administration ending deportation protections for 2,500 Somalis
The U.S. government is revoking the legal status of several thousand immigrants from Somalia.
Mass resignations at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
Supreme Court hears arguments over transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
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Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
State of denial: How insurance companies impact health care today
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
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Rampaging elephant kills 20 people, including children, in India
Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler, officials said.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
BBC to seek dismissal of Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit
British public broadcaster BBC wants a Florida court to throw out Trump's lawsuit, with lawyers arguing a lack of jurisdiction.
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François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Behind-the-scenes at the Golden Globes
Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir dies at 78
Bob Weir, a co-founder and guitarist for the iconic rock band the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. Anthony Mason looks back at Weir's life and music career.
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Mother speaks out over AI chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
British regulators on Grok AI images
British regulators are investigating X for lewd AI images generated by Grok, the AI arm of Elon Musk's social platform. Michael Goodyear, an associate professor at New York Law School, joins CBS News with 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.
Pentagon adopting Musk's Grok AI despite growing backlash against it
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
Meta names Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman
Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as its new president and vice chairman.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Trump posts about Minnesota ICE raids
President Trump posted on social media about the expanding Minnesota ICE raids and promised a day of "RECKONING & RETRIBUTION" is coming. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Minnesota takes on Trump administration
The state of Minnesota, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing the Department of Homeland Security and several Trump administration officials over the massive operations involving federal law enforcement. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Man admits to starting fire at synagogue
Investigators say Stephen Spencer Pittman admitted to starting a fire at Mississippi's largest synagogue. Newly obtained video shows a man dousing Jackson's Beth Israel Congregation with liquid from a gas container. Jason Allen reports.
Over 1,500 pounds of meth found in secret labs in Mexico
More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from clandestine laboratories in Mexico, authorities said.
Former U.S. Navy sailor gets more than 16 years for selling secrets to China
Patrick Wei, a former U.S. Navy sailor who sold manuals for ships and operating systems to an operative working for China, was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison, prosecutors said.
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
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Bill Clinton skips Epstein deposition
Former President Bill Clinton missed the deadline on Tuesday to appear for a deposition before the House Oversight Committee over his connection to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
World bank leaders show support for Powell
Global bank leaders signaled support for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid the Trump administration's apparent criminal investigation into testimony he gave on building renovations. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Trump calls Powell incompetent or crooked
President Trump spoke to reporters about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid an apparent Justice Department probe into building renovations. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
Trump posts message to Iranian protesters
President Trump posted on social media a message encouraging anti-government protesters in Iran. Mr. Trump has been briefed on military, cyber and psychological options for Iran intervention, sources say. CBS News' Holly Williams and Aaron Navarro have the latest.
Warren on DOJ probe of Jerome Powell
Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren blasted the Justice Department for its apparent investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.