Rep. Jamie Raskin on "anti-weaponization" fund
Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin joins "The Takeout" to discuss the DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund after Senate Republicans rejected an amendment to permanently block it.
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Raskin on DHS funding standoff
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I certainly hope" the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner marks a turning point in the standoff in Congress about the funding standoff.
Rep. Jamie Raskin ahead of Trump's SOTU
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland joins CBS News ahead of President Trump's State of the Union address. He explains why he invited the family of Virginia Giuffre, a Jeffrey Epstein survivor who died in 2025.
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 on claims against Smith
Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, slammed claims by some Republicans against former special counsel Jack Smith during a hearing on probes into President Trump.
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.
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."
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."
Sen. Lindsey Graham's cause of death was aortic dissection, medical examiner says
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
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Trump orders new strikes "to hold Iranian forces accountable," CENTCOM says
U.S. forces conducted more rounds of strikes on Iran this week, one of which was in retaliation for an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the Pentagon said.
McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Keystone Pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9 million over 2022 spill
A proposed settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system's operator to pay $26.9 million over a 2022 oil spill in Kansas.
Changing conditions cause expanded evacuation orders for Ferris Fire
Colorado officials expanded mandatory evacuation orders for residents near the Ferris Fire as conditions continued to change on Sunday.
How white supremacists staged the only successful coup in U.S. history
In 1898, Wilmington, N.C., was prosperous and integrated. But white supremacists took back control of the city's multi-racial government at gunpoint, and killed scores of Black residents - a little-known story retold in Lauren Collins' "They Stole a City."
Ukraine's prime minister resigns; Zelenskyy shifts several government roles
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to Ukraine's government.
At least 27 killed in Bangkok beer pub after fire broke out, authorities say
Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the Thai capital.
Margaret Brennan: I spoke with Lindsey Graham a day before he died
Fierce Ukraine supporter Lindsey Graham passed away Saturday on the heels of his tenth trip to the warzone, and at a key moment for one of the Republican senator's proudest accomplishments.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Republican Sen. Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham, and Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie discuss the Iran war.
McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Keystone Pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9 million over 2022 spill
A proposed settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system's operator to pay $26.9 million over a 2022 oil spill in Kansas.
Turner says he hopes Senate will pass Russia sanctions as part of Lindsey Graham's legacy
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said that he's hopeful the Senate will soon pass a Russia sanctions bill as "one of the legacies" of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly Saturday.
58 million under heat alerts as extreme temperatures scorch western U.S.
Heat alerts were issued for millions across parts of the western U.S. Sunday as an unusually prolonged heat dome reached its peak.
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High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Republican Sen. Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham, and Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie discuss the Iran war.
McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with former White House chief of staff and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Transcript: Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
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New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
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At least 27 killed in Bangkok beer pub fire, authorities say
Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the Thai capital.
Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old tomb near Egypt's Luxor
The burial site was identified as belonging to a man named Paser based on inscriptions.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Ukraine's prime minister resigns; Zelenskyy shifts several government roles
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to Ukraine's government.
Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with former White House chief of staff and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
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7/12: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: The only successful coup in U.S. history; Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"; Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.; singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; and a Tuscany tradition: wine barrel races.
Milepost: David Attenborough
This week, British documentarian Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 years old in May, broke the record for oldest nominee for a Primetime Emmy Award, earning two nominations this year.
Grace notes: Art as a reverie of gentle sounds
French artist and composer Céleste Boursier-Mougenot's "Clinamen," at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City, is a mesmerizing installation in which porcelain bowls floating in giant basins of water collide, producing chiming sounds that reverberate in the 55,000-square-foot hall, to foster a state of grace. Tracy Smith reports.
Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"
The Emmy-winning HBO Max drama "The Pitt" immerses viewers in the hour-by-hour struggles faced by the overworked-yet-superhuman emergency room staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits the series' hyper-realistic set at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, Calif. (where cast members undergo a two-week medical boot camp), and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wylie about why the former "ER" actor returned to the medical drama genre. (The series just received 25 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, the most of any program.) [Originally broadcast Jan. 4, 2026.]
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" actress Louise Lasser, and singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
Nolan Wells' parents speak out
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Mini-pitches bringing soccer to new areas
With the World Cup boosting America's interest in the game, one organization is building hundreds of smaller soccer pitches across the country. Michael George shows how it's changed a New Jersey school in the shadow of MetLife Stadium, where the World Cup final will take place.
Museums catching World Cup fever
As World Cup teams head into the final stretch of the tournament, museums around the country are seizing on the renewed interest in soccer. There are special exhibits that explain aspects of the game that might surprise you. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Training World Cup fans on how to perform CPR
As the World Cup continues, the American Heart Association has a big goal of its own: to save lives with simple CPR training. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Extreme weather affecting millions across U.S.
More than 58 million Americans under weather alerts Sunday as wildfires burn in the west and severe thunderstorms impact large swaths of the country. Carter Evans reports and Andrew Kozak takes a look at the forecast.
World Cup down to final four teams
The World Cup has reached its final week with just four teams remaining: France, Spain, England and Argentina. Shanelle Kaul reports.