Trump on Comey
Speaking at the White House Friday, President Trump denied James Comey's claim that Trump asked for a loyalty pledge, and said he would be willing to testify under oath, "100 percent." Watch the president's remarks here.
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Comey analysis
Former FBI Director James Comey said he released information about his private meeting with President Trump because of concerns about Trump's conduct. Now the president's lawyer is threatening to take action. Former FBI assistant director and CBS News contributor Ron Hosko joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump Comey analysis
Former FBI Director James Comey's testimony yesterday made headlines and raised some questions around the role of Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Molly Ball, politics writer at "The Atlantic," joins CBSN to discuss.
Comey watch parties
Former FBI Director James Comey's testimony captured attention nationwide. Michael Graham was outside a bar in Washington D.C. finding out how people were taking in the hearing.
Trump vs. Comey
President Trump plans to file a legal complaint against former FBI Director James Comey for leaking a memo detailing one-on-one meetings between the two of them. CBS News' Margaret Brennan has the latest.
Trump: Comey a "leaker"
President Trump's lawyers plan to file a complaint against former FBI Director James Comey now that Comey has revealed his role in releasing information about his one-on-one meetings with the president. CBS News political contributor Mark Leibovich explains on CBSN.
Schieffer on Comey testimony
CBS News contributor Bob Schieffer, who has covered nine presidents, including one who was impeached and another who resigned, joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss fired FBI Director James Comey's "extraordinary" and historic testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee and the implications of Russia's attempt to meddle in the U.S. election.
Bob Woodward on Comey testimony
Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward is no stranger to blockbuster congressional hearings. He is one of the reporters who broke the Watergate story that eventually led to President Nixon's resignation. Woodward joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss former FBI Director James Comey's testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee Thursday.
Turning point post-Comey testimony?
President Trump responds to former FBI Director James Comey's charges of lying and interfering, tweeting: "Despite so many false statements and lies, total and complete vindication...and WOW, Comey is a leaker!" During his testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Comey accused the White House of giving a phony explanation for his firing. Nancy Cordes reports.
Key Comey moments
Former FBI Director James Comey testified that the White House's initial explanation for his firing were "lies, plain and simple." Comey also testified that Mr. Trump asked him drop the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.
Comey testifies
On Thursday former FBI Director James Comey gave his highly-anticipated testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Washington Post reporters Philip Bump and Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss the biggest takeaways from the hearing.
Obstruction of justice?
Former FBI Director James Comey revealed that in private conversations, President Trump said he hoped Comey would drop the Michael Flynn probe. But was that obstruction of justice? CBS legal analyst Rikki Klieman and CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joined "Red & Blue" to set the record straight.
6/8: CBS Evening News
For two and a half hours, former FBI Director James Comey described a series of highly unusual meetings and phone calls in which President Trump bypassed Comey's boss and asked Comey directly to publicly clear the president of wrongdoing; James Comey was everywhere Thursday -- watched by commuters on a San Francisco Bay Ferry and patrons in a Miami cigar bar.
Comey watch parties
James Comey was everywhere Thursday -- watched by commuters on a San Francisco Bay Ferry and patrons in a Miami cigar bar. Watch parties led to packed bars, even on the West Coast, where the hearing began at 7 a.m. John Blackstone reports.
Comey on Russia
James Comey testified that in 2015, U.S. investigators detected Russian hackers were sending waves of malicious emails to government and non-profit organizations. As they began to investigate, U.S. intelligence agencies discovered that some Trump campaign associates were in contact with Russian officials. Jeff Pegues has more.
Comey and Trump
CBS News chief Washington correspondent and host of "Face the Nation," John Dickerson, discusses James Comey's testimony.
A look at the law
Throughout his hearing Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was careful not to say whether he thought President Trump broke the law. One former federal prosecutor told chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford that what's key is intent, among other factors.
Trump's attorney
Speaking to an evangelical group on Thursday, President Trump sounded defiant but did not directly address James Comey's testimony. Later, the president's attorney, Marc Kasowitz, said Comey's testimony vindicated the president's assertion that he was not under investigation. He then portrayed Comey as part of a government-wide effort to undermine the administration with leaks. Major Garrett reports.
Comey's testimony
For two and a half hours, former FBI Director James Comey described a series of highly unusual meetings and phone calls in which President Trump bypassed Comey's boss and asked Comey directly to publicly clear the president of wrongdoing. In perhaps a sign of the legal and political jeopardy, the president left it to his lawyer to deny all. Nancy Cordes reports.
Sen. Schumer reacts
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York) says there are still many questions to be answered following James Comey's testimony. CBSN has his remarks.
Comey on Russia, Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey said there is "no doubt" that Russia meddled in the U.S. election. And he told the Senate Intelligence Committee why he wrote memos documenting his conversations with President Trump. CBSN political contributor and RealClearPolitics reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss Comey's testimony and the reaction to it.
Comey hearing analysis
President Trump's lawyer accused James Comey of leaking "privileged communications" about his meetings with the president. Former FBI assistant director and CBSN security analyst Ron Hosko and CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez join CBSN with more on Comey's testimony and the president's response.
Comey & Trump
President Trump's attorney denied some of what James Comey said in his testimony on Thursday. CBSN political contributor and Sirius XM director of progressive programming Zerlina Maxwell and Republican strategist CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez join CBSN with more on their statements.
Comey's testimony in 7 mins
Former FBI Director James Comey testified before Congress for nearly three hours on Thursday afternoon. Here are the highlights, in just seven minutes.
Trump's response
President Trump's attorney, Marc Kasowitz, defended the president after James Comey's testimony. He said Comey disclosed "privileged communications." CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN to analyze the statement.
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.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Winter Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
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Trump called Sen. Tim Scott after lawmaker condemned image of Obamas
President Trump called GOP Sen. Tim Scott after the South Carolina Republican publicly urged the president to remove a reposted video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
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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.
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.
Republicans condemn Trump's racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Truck driver spends decades carving a scale model masterpiece of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost 1 million structures.
Heightened security from dozens of local, federal agencies ahead of Super Bowl
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
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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.
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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.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
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.
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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.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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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.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
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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.
When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
5 ways to find affordable care without health insurance
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
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Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
How the Olympics' Parade of Nations country order works
Here's what to know about the Parade of Nations in the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony and how the country order is determined.
See the best Olympic opening ceremony outfits of the 2026 Winter Games
As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes were on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.
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.
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Where you can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live
Don't miss a moment of the Winter Olympics. Here's how to watch live, for free and stream the action without cable.
Bad Bunny set for historic Super Bowl performance
Coming off a historic Grammy win, Bad Bunny is gearing up to make even more history at this weekend's Super Bowl. The musician is set to be the first Super Bowl headliner to perform completely in Spanish. Leila Cobo, co-chief content officer at Billboard, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
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.
Bad Bunny hints at halftime show surprises
Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican singer born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, told fans to expect a special Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. Nidia Cavazos reports on how the star is performing, and whether he'll have any surprise guests.
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Super Bowl fans warned to keep drones at home with flights banned over big game
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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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 say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
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.
Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
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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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Officials said they are "aware of a new message" in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance on Friday. Authorities have not given details on the contents of the message. Former FBI special agent FBI Doug Kouns joins CBS News to discuss.
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Officials shut down man's free bus rides
After a licensed school bus driver finished his route, he decided to help after seeing lots of other children walking to school in the cold. As Tony Dokoupil reports, the offer was short-lived.
Olympics kick off with opening ceremony in Milan
The opening ceremony marked the official start of the 2026 Winter Olympics with celebrations at Milan's San Siro Stadium and at venues in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Seth Doane reports.
What to know about high-stakes Super Bowl security
With less than 48 hours until kickoff for Super Bowl LX, security preparations are already in motion. Kris Van Cleave has a preview.