Mattis: "No smoking gun" implicating Saudi prince in Khashoggi killing
The Pentagon chief also said he doesn't believe the U.S. has the audio recording alleged to portray the murder of Jamal Khashoggi
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Graham threatens to withhold vote on spending bill until hearing from CIA on Khashoggi
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin said the secretary of state and defense secretary told senators the White House kept CIA Director Gina Haspel from testifying
Pompeo & Mattis brief Senate on Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary James Mattis briefed the Senate on the Trump administration's response to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the Saudi-led war in Yemen. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more on that and Nancy Pelosi's bid for speaker.
Senators to be briefed by Pompeo and Mattis on Saudis but want to hear from Haspel
The Senate is expected to vote this week on military aid to Saudi Arabia
Saudi crown prince & fallout of journalist's murder
Nearly two months after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, it appears the Saudi crown prince hasn’t been held responsible, despite global consensus he was almost certainly involved. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
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Blizzard warnings hamper busy holiday weekend travel; Saudi crown prince survived fallout of journalist's murder
Maine senator calls border troop deployment an "overreaction"
Sen. Angus King stresses that there is no invasion at the southern border that warrants the deployment of thousands of soldiers
Sanders confident bill stopping U.S. support of Saudi Arabia in Yemen can pass
Bernie Sanders says Senate can pass resolution ending support for Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen following Jamal Khashoggi's murder
The hunt for truth proves elusive in secretive Saudi Arabia
CBS News correspondent Holly Williams has reported extensively on Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death
Reporter's Notebook: Veiled Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's crown prince champions himself as a reformer in a famously conservative country. But the murder last month of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Turkey is a reminder that those reforms may have their limits. Holly Williams reports.
Trump doubles down on defending Saudis
President Trump insisted there's not enough evidence to blame Saudi Arabia's crown prince for the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi at a Saudi Consulate in Turkey. Mr. Trump said: "Maybe the world should be held accountable 'cause the world is a vicious place."
Saudi official addresses Khashoggi's death
Saudi Arabia's top leaders are doubling down on denials of any involvement in the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. CBS News’ Holly Williams sat down with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir. He called Khashoggi's death a "terrible mistake" and a "rogue operation."
Trump responds to rebuke from chief justice
President Trump is spending the holiday in Florida, but back in Washington, there are a growing number of issues setting the stage for a potential show down between all three branches of government. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid, Politico White House reporter Nancy Cook and The Hill's Julia Manchester join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the day's political headlines.
Saudis confident in U.S. alliance
In an interview with CBS News, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Adel Al Jubeir stuck to his government's story concerning the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. He denied that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was involved in the killing.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says Trump is "Saudi Arabia's bitch" in tweet
Gabbard, a veteran who did two tours in the Middle East, tweeted in response to Trump's announcement that the U.S. will stand with Saudi Arabia, regardless of whether Saudis ordered Jamal Khashoggi's killing
Saudi official denies crown prince's involvement in Khashoggi's death, but says "nobody is above the law"
CBS News foreign correspondent sat down with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al Jubeir
Saudis use Trump's response to doubt CIA
A top Saudi official is using President Trump's response to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi to support the government's claim that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman isn't responsible for his death. In an interview with Holly Williams, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al Jubeir addressed the CIA's assessment that the crown prince ordered Khashoggi's killing.
Saudis use Trump's Khashoggi statement to cast doubt on CIA assessment
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al Jubeir spoke to CBS News' Holly Williams about the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Trump siding with the Saudis
President Trump released a statement Tuesday, in which he said the U.S. would not end the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia over the kingdom's alleged involvement in the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Lawmakers from both parties have criticized the president's response. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang discusses the fallout from the president's response.
Morell: Trump sends "wrong message" to Saudis
President Trump is under fire for backing Saudi Arabia despite intelligence that reportedly shows the Saudi crown prince may have directed the murder of Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi. CBS News senior national security contributor and former CIA acting and deputy director Michael Morell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the message Mr. Trump is sending to the world. Morell also says he would advocate for some sort of sanctions against the Saudis.
Sen. Corker "astounded" by Trump statement on Saudi Arabia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman says statement about journalist's murder was like public relations for Saudi Arabia
Senators demand firm answer from Trump on Saudi crown prince's role in murder
Chairman and ranking member of Senate Foreign Relations Committee demand Trump "specifically address whether Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is responsible"
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Trump defends U.S.-Saudi Arabia relationship
President Trump says he's "standing by" Saudi Arabia, despite assessments from the intelligence community who say the country's crown prince played a role in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Louis Nelson, Politico breaking news reporter, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Trump defends strong ties to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. sanctioned 17 Saudi officials linked to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but President Trump said he will not scrap an arms deal with the Saudis or punish Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
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Adviser to Iran's supreme leader says "ball is in Trump's court"
It remains unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal to end the Iran war amid continued hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
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Journalist in Iran's Evin Prison pleads for medical help for U.S. captives
CBS News has obtained a voice memo recorded by Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who has been detained in Evin Prison for over a year.
Homan defends conditions at N.J. ICE detention center: "The spaghetti was good"
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "
DOJ lawyers could face discipline over handling of transgender care probe
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy had lambasted Justice Department lawyers in a decision last month and accused them of misrepresenting and withholding information.
Trump says he wants Pulte to "start the process" of shrinking intel office
President Trump told the Wall Street Journal he may even want to terminate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence altogether.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer and CBS announcer, dies at 93
Ned Jarrett was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011 after 50 career wins on the sport's top circuit.
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Coast Guard seizes dinghy Lynette Hooker allegedly "bounced off" in Bahamas
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary
This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.
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The job market is much stronger than economists expected. Why?
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary
This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.
Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer and CBS announcer, dies at 93
Ned Jarrett was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011 after 50 career wins on the sport's top circuit.
DOJ lawyers could face discipline over handling of transgender care probe
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy had lambasted Justice Department lawyers in a decision last month and accused them of misrepresenting and withholding information.
Trump says he wants Pulte to "start the process" of shrinking intel office
President Trump told the Wall Street Journal he may even want to terminate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence altogether.
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The job market is much stronger than economists expected. Why?
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
Second Facebook privacy settlement payment is coming soon
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
The U.S. is minting more millionaires than ever. Here's why.
A stock market boom is elevating more Americans into the ranks of the nation's millionaires, a new study finds.
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Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary
This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.
DOJ lawyers could face discipline over handling of transgender care probe
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy had lambasted Justice Department lawyers in a decision last month and accused them of misrepresenting and withholding information.
Judge orders detention of ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars
Former CIA official David Rush was arrested in May after FBI agents found gold bars worth about $40 million at his home while probing whether he had lied about his educational and military background, according to court records.
Trump says he wants Pulte to "start the process" of shrinking intel office
President Trump told the Wall Street Journal he may even want to terminate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence altogether.
Judge blocks Trump policies that halted many legal immigration cases
A federal judge blocked a series of measures that have prevented officials from granting asylum, green cards and other legal immigration benefits to many immigrants.
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In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
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Putin sees "no point" in meeting with Zelenskyy to discuss ending war
President Zelenskyy chided Putin in his first public message to the Russian leader, who called it "boorish" on Friday.
Mom of American missing in Japan says they argued over ChatGPT
James "Weston" Higginbotham went missing one week ago while on a family vacation in Japan.
Rare Roman-era gold ring found by metal detectorist
The Ilminster Ring was originally found by an amateur metal detectorist in 2018 and bought this week for more than $100,000.
Thieves who stole 2,500-year-old gold relics from museum sentenced
A Netherlands court said the three men warranted a custodial sentence "because of the nature and gravity" of their crime.
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Adviser to Iran's supreme leader says "ball is in Trump's court"
It remains unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal to end the Iran war amid continued hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
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Anthony Head, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso" star, dies at 72
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
What to expect ahead of the 2026 Tony Awards
The 2026 Tony Awards are taking place at New York City's Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, at 8 p.m. ET. Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti joins with her take on Broadway's biggest night.
Nick Jonas talks new movie "Power Ballad"
Nick Jonas speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new film "Power Ballad." He explains how he reflected on his own life for the movie, why it's relatable and what it was like working with Paul Rudd. Jonas also reveals what's next for him.
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain during the same time that musician Bad Bunny is expected to be there. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more on a potential meeting.
Laverne Cox on career, trauma and healing
Laverne Cox made history as the first openly transgender actress nominated for a primetime Emmy for her role in "Orange is the New Black" - but before her award-winning career she almost quit Hollywood. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about confronting her childhood trauma, her healing journey and more.
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Anthropic on global pause on AI development
Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
Alarm over computer "worms" created with AI
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins 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.
New details on SpaceX IPO plans
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.
Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
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Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Judge orders detention of ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars
Former CIA official David Rush was arrested in May after FBI agents found gold bars worth about $40 million at his home while probing whether he had lied about his educational and military background, according to court records.
Man attacks 21-year-old over lake access
Steven Dana, 70, is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after a video emerged of him attacking a 21-year-old man who was riding a jet ski in Massachusetts' Lake Maspenock with friends. CBS News Boston's Anna Meiler reports.
Man gets life in prison for double murder scheme in affair with au pair
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer, claimed he shot Joseph Ryan after he came across Ryan attacking his wife.
Thieves who stole 2,500-year-old gold relics from museum sentenced
A Netherlands court said the three men warranted a custodial sentence "because of the nature and gravity" of their crime.
Actor James Handy fatally stabbed, police say
Actor James Handy, famous for his roles in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," was stabbed to death at a home in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles on Wednesday, officials say. His girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, was arrested on suspicion of murder. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Officials on flesh-eating screwworm fly
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other officials provided an update on the New World screwworm fly after the parasite was discovered in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. Officials say food safety is not at risk and that the parasite is not transmissible like a virus.
Man attacks 21-year-old over lake access
Steven Dana, 70, is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after a video emerged of him attacking a 21-year-old man who was riding a jet ski in Massachusetts' Lake Maspenock with friends. CBS News Boston's Anna Meiler reports.
CENTCOM disputes Iran claims on warnings
The U.S. military is disputing Iran's claims that it fired missiles and drones to warn U.S. warships to retreat. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Meet "The Baklava Guy" at the Knicks games
Jacob Komarow, known as Roy Donk or "The Baklava Guy" giving out sweet treats outside Knicks games in New York City, joins CBS News with more on his mission to unite basketball fans with the popular pastry.
Remembering the legendary 1973 Belmont Stakes
The 2026 Belmont Stakes are taking place on Saturday in New York. CBS News' Jon LaPook recalls the legendary 1973 Belmont Stakes, where Secretariat took the Triple Crown and made sports history.