Rep. Jamie Raskin on Venezuelan boat strike
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland joins "The Takeout" to weigh in on last week's U.S. strike against an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, Israel's strike in Qatar and more.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin on Trump's Guard plan
With National Guard troops already stationed in Washington, D.C., President Trump is threatening to expand deployments to Democratic-led cities. Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the political and historical stakes.
Congressman Jamie Raskin on "The Takeout"
Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin joins CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about impeachment hearings on Capitol Hill, his role on the House Judiciary Committee and whistleblowers on this week’s episode of "The Takeout."
12/22 : The Takeout: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin joins "The Takeout" with lawmakers facing a government shutdown deadline. Raskin discusses Elon Musk's increasing influence in Washington, and President-elect Donald Trump's admiration for authoritarian leaders around the world. He also looks at where Democrats went wrong in the 2024 election, and how they need to better communicate key issues to voters.
Raskin: DOJ move to drop charges against Adams "deeply corrupt"
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland said the Justice Department under President Trump made a "deeply corrupt bargain" by seeking to drop federal charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
House fails to pass government spending bill
The House Thursday voted against a government spending bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small reports on the possible ramifications ahead of the Friday midnight deadline, while Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin reacts to the vote.
Ex-congressmen on fight to confirm Trump picks
Now that President-elect Donald Trump has named most of his top Cabinet roles, how likely will they get through the confirmation process? Former Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan and former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York join "America Decides" to weigh in.
House Democrats push for youth in top posts
Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland is challenging Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York to be the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. Is this race the beginning of a new generation of Democratic leadership? CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
House Democrats move to oust aging committee leaders
Candidates for the positions have stressed the need to be able to effectively counter President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.
Secret Service director faces calls to resign
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers called on the director of the Secret Service to resign Monday during a hearing centered on the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Rep. Jamie Raskin on Biden dropping out
Rep. Jamie Raskin was one of the key Democratic lawmakers calling on President Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. He joined the "CBS Evening News" to discuss his reaction to Mr. Biden's announcement and what he would like to see moving forward.
Raskin urges Biden to reconsider 2024 bid
President Biden's COVID-19 diagnosis has taken him off the campaign trail in yet another setback as he contends with mounting pressure to drop out of the race. On Thursday, a July 6 letter from Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland surfaced in which he urged the president to reconsider his reelection bid. Kadia Goba, politics reporter for Semafor, joins "America Decides" with more.
Poll: Trump's national lead over Biden grows
Former President Donald Trump's national lead over President Biden has grown to 5 points among likely voters in the wake of the assassination attempt, according to new CBS News polling. The figures represent Trump's largest national lead over Mr. Biden in the 2024 race thus far. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto, Caitlin Huey-Burns and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
Trump struggling to secure bond in fraud case
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump say it's a "practical impossibility" he will be able to post the $464 million bond needed to pause the ruling in his New York civil fraud case. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on Trump's money woes.
Rep. Jamie Raskin on Trump Jan. 6 indictment
Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, who served on the House Jan. 6 committee, joined CBS News to discuss the indictment of former President Donald Trump over his efforts to remain in power after he lost the 2020 presidential election.
Congressmen detail their experience working through cancer treatment
Reps. Jamie Raskin, Dan Kildee and Joaquin Castro spoke with CBS News about their prognoses and challenges.
New details on threats from Jan. 6 rioter
Prosecutors say Taylor Taranto, who participated in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and was arrested outside former President Barack Obama's Washington, D.C., home, also made threats against Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C.
House Oversight panel to move ahead with Wray contempt proceedings
The FBI will not turn over a document subpoenaed by GOP House Oversight Chairman James Comer, though top FBI officials showed the record to Comer and Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin.
Rep. Jamie Raskin says he is now in remission from lymphoma
He underwent outpatient chemotherapy treatments after his cancer diagnosis in December.
Rep. Jamie Raskin says he has been diagnosed with lymphoma
Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, said he will begin chemo-immunotherapy treatments on an outpatient basis.
Raskin: Jan. 6 report reveals "real threats to democracy" but also "real heroism"
"With democracy under attack all over the world ... it's good to know that we have a strong resurgent democratic spirit in America," Rep. Jamie Raskin said on "Face the Nation."
Jan. 6 investigator Jamie Raskin: "I'm not gonna see American democracy go down the tubes."
The Maryland Representative witnessed the attack on Congress by insurrectionists on January 6, 2021, but he'd already experienced an even darker day, when his 25-year-old son, Thomas, took his own life.
Winter storm snarls thousands of flights. Maps show the latest forecast
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
Russia targets Kyiv with deadly strikes ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city in an attack that began early in the morning.
Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Iran seizes oil tanker smuggling fuel on Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
Dad uses cell phone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
African regional bodies reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland
President Trump said he won't quickly follow Mideast ally Israel in recognizing Somaliland, saying he needed to "study" it.
Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Rescuers search for soccer coach, children after boat sinks in Indonesia
The Spanish soccer club Valencia said that a coach for its women's reserve team, Fernando Martín, and three of his children were among the victims.
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Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Mormon church, dies at 85
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
Boy with autism, 6, rescued from pond 15 months after similar incident
The boy, identified by police as Coco, was found in chest-deep waters but was not injured.
Dad uses cell phone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
3 wounded in shooting at rural Idaho sheriff's office, officials say; suspect killed
The suspected gunman was shot and killed by law enforcement, authorities said.
Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
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Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
5 money moves to make in 2026, according to financial experts
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
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Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
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Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
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Rescuers search for soccer coach, children after boat sinks in Indonesia
The Spanish soccer club Valencia said that a coach for its women's reserve team, Fernando Martín, and three of his children were among the victims.
African regional bodies reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland
President Trump said he won't quickly follow Mideast ally Israel in recognizing Somaliland, saying he needed to "study" it.
Russia targets Kyiv with deadly strikes ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city in an attack that began early in the morning.
Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal after weeks of fighting
Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday after weeks of deadly fighting along their border.
Israeli police say 2 killed in car-ramming and stabbing attack by Palestinian
The attack began Friday afternoon in the northern city of Beit Shean, where the Palestinian man crashed his vehicle into people, killing one man and injuring a teenage boy.
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Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies after "short illness" at 65
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Broadway actress Imani Smith stabbed to death in New Jersey, police say
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Former "Big Brother" houseguest Mickey Lee died on Christmas, family says
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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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.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Dad uses cell phone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
What's next on the Epstein files release?
Lawmakers may take action against the Department of Justice for the delayed release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson weighs in.
Two police officers injured, suspect killed during child custody exchange
Police were called to a shopping center late Friday morning. Two officers were shot and are in critical condition.
Broadway actress Imani Smith stabbed to death in New Jersey, police say
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
15 hurt in stabbing, chemical liquid attack in Japan tire factory
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Latest details on Nigeria strikes
President Trump said Thursday's strikes on Nigeria targeting ISIS were set for Wednesday but were delayed to Christmas Day for symbolic reasons. Mr. Trump claimed the Nigerian government is failing to protect Christians.
Deadly storms slam Southern California
Record rainstorms drenched Southern California this week, leaving residents without power during the holidays.
Major snow storms threaten holiday travel
The Northeast saw heavy snow on Friday, impacting holiday plans and causing flight delays and cancellations.
Eye Opener: Zelenskyy and Trump set to meet
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet this weekend and discuss a potential peace plan. Meanwhile, Russia struck Kyiv overnight, officials said. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Boy goes viral after sharing bird imitating talent
Steve Hartman follows up on the story about a boy he met "On the Road" who can perfectly imitate bird calls.