Why were Trump's adult children on his state visit to the U.K.?
The White House hasn't offered an explanation for why they're there
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Kushner won't say whether Trump's birtherism was racist
The president's son-in-law repeatedly said he "wasn't really involved in that;" he also said that Palestinians "can become capable of governing" themselves
2 killed in tense Mideast as Palestinians attack Trump's peace plan
Israeli security forces kill 2 young Palestinians as the Palestinian leader urges Arab nations to shun a looming U.S. peace proposal
Kushner meets with Netanyahu after prime minister calls for new elections
Trump son-in-law and top adviser meets with Israeli prime minister soon after Netanyahu Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, having failed to form a governing coalition, dissolved parliament and called new elections
Jared Kushner traveling to Israel amid political turmoil
The president's son-in-law and senior adviser is tasked with reaching peace in the Middle East
Kushner downplays Russian interference
President Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner spoke out for the first time since the Mueller report was released. At the Time 100 Summit, Kushner downplayed Russian election interference as "a couple of Facebook ads," and said the Mueller Investigation had a harsher impact on democracy. Time magazine senior White House correspondent Brian Bennett moderated the conversation with Kushner, and joins CBSN to discuss.
Kushner tried to "downplay" Russian election interference, ex-CIA chief says
In a rare interview Tuesday, Jared Kushner characterized Russian interference in the 2016 election as a "couple of Facebook ads"
Kushner says probes more harmful than meddling
President Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner discussed special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election as well as his role in Mueller's probe. He called the investigations into the presidency a "big distraction" for the country.
Kushner says investigations more harmful than Russian interference
The president's son in law and senior adviser spoke at the Time 100 Summit Tuesday
How Ivanka's White House role changed her image
Elaina Plott of The Atlantic delves into the famous first daughter's branding and beliefs
Trump adviser behind DHS overhaul looking to revive family separation policy
The shakeup at the Department of Homeland Security is going far beyond the resignation of Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen
Kushner dodges security clearance questions
House Oversight Committee members will decide Tuesday whether to subpoena senior Trump administration officials over a whistleblower's claim. The issue is top-level security clearances, including those for the president's daughter, Ivanka, and her husband, Jared Kushner, who are both presidential advisers. Paula Reid reports.
Kushner responds to questions about security clearance
Trump son-in-law and top adviser Jared Kushner appeared on Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle"
Trump repeats call for Schiff to resign
President Trump and Republicans are demanding House Intel Committee Chair Adam Schiff resign for pushing what they call a "false narrative" of collusion. This comes as Democrats demand Attorney General William Barr release the full 300-page Mueller report. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Lawyer for Kushner and Ivanka acknowledged use of private email, Democrats say
House Oversight Committee chairman Elijah Cummings said Kushner has also been using WhatsApp to communicate with foreign leaders
Kushner, Trump criticized for private email
President Trump's daughter and son-in-law face criticism over their use of private emails and text messages for government business. In a letter to the White House, House Oversight Committee chairman Elijah Cummings said the communications of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner raises security and record-keeping concerns. Paula Reid reports.
White House refuses Democrats' demand for security clearance records
"We will not concede the Executive's constitutional prerogatives," the White House counsel wrote
Why it matters that the U.S. just closed its Jerusalem consulate
Trump admin. insists no change of policy, but hands U.S. diplomatic contact with Palestinians over to envoy David Friedman, a backer of Israeli settlers
Schiff addresses Cohen hearing, Kushner clearance controversy
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-California, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss his committee's investigation into President Trump
Report: Trump's order on Kushner clearance
The New York Times reports the president directed that Jared Kushner, his son-in-law and senior adviser, receive a top-secret security clearance, reportedly overruling objections from intelligence officials, the White House chief of staff, and the president's top White House lawyer. His attorney says Kushner's clearance "was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone." Paula Reid reports.
Dems ramp up scrutiny of Kushner's clearance
President Trump will try to press the reset button Saturday and change the narrative as he addresses supporters just outside of Washington during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. It comes as new questions are raised about how Jared Kushner was granted top secret security clearance despite objections from the intelligence community. Errol Barnett reports.
Report: Trump ordered top-secret access for Jared Kushner
A House panel is demanding the White House turn over security clearance records, following a report on Jared Kushner. It claims the president ordered Kushner get a top secret security clearance last May. Paula Reid reports.
House panel demands White House turn over records following report on Kushner
Rep. Elijah Cummings demands White House documents after New York Times reported that Trump overruled John Kelly to give Jared Kushner a top-secret clearance
McCabe denies he lied to investigators
Former deputy and acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe says the Department of Justice Inspector General's report that accused him of "lacking candor" is flawed. McCabe also discusses how President Trump has affected and changed the FBI.
Kushner promotes Israeli-Palestinian peace plan
Presidnent Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner is making his way through the Mideast this week. He's promoting economic portions of his Israeli-Palestinian peace plan. Former senior U.S. intelligence official Norman Roule joins CBSN to explain what's at stake.
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Pakistan set to host U.S.-Iran talks as Iran warns against ground operations
Top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt are meeting in Pakistan on Sunday to push for an end to the Iran war.
Documents reveal 2 close calls 1 day before deadly crash at D.C. airport
A former Reagan airport air traffic controller is speaking out about years of ignored warnings preceding the 2025 deadly midair collision that killed 67 people, saying "it worked until it didn't."
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Trump administration scaling back asylum crackdown, sources say
The unprecedented move amounted to an indefinite suspension of all asylum requests filed outside of immigration court, regardless of the applicant's nationality.
Homan says ICE will remain assisting TSA until "airports feel like they are 100%"
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
U.S. military needs to keep up as drones advance, former Marine says
Iran is launching deadly drone strikes on U.S. forces and allies in the Middle East. The same weapons have been used for years in Ukraine, where drones have transformed warfare.
Cardinal temporarily barred from entering Jerusalem's Church of Holy Sepulchre
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said it was "the first time in centuries" that heads of the church were unable to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at the sacred site.
Rep. Jim Himes accuses Trump of "flat-out lying" about negotiating with Iran
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes accused President Trump of lying about U.S. negotiations with Iran on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
Artemis II astronauts say they're "ready to go" for moon launch
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
UConn shocks Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan in Final Four
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
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Trump administration scaling back asylum crackdown, sources say
The unprecedented move amounted to an indefinite suspension of all asylum requests filed outside of immigration court, regardless of the applicant's nationality.
Artemis II astronauts say they're "ready to go" for moon launch
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Iran warns troops will be "set on fire" if U.S. launches ground operation
"As long as the Americans seek Iran's surrender, our response is clear: Far be it from us to accept humiliation," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker, said Sunday.
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Bank of America reaches $72.5 million settlement in Epstein lawsuit
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Education Department tells 7.5 million SAVE borrowers to prepare for repayment
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
How soon will TSA lines return to normal after the shutdown ends?
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
Should you rely on AI to do your taxes? Experts warn of risks.
About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance.
CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising
As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.
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Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
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Trump administration scaling back asylum crackdown, sources say
The unprecedented move amounted to an indefinite suspension of all asylum requests filed outside of immigration court, regardless of the applicant's nationality.
Ex-Surgeon General says social media needs to be regulated "similar to cigarettes"
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Homan says ICE will remain assisting TSA until "airports feel like they are 100%"
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Border Czar Tom Homan and former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams join Margaret Brennan.
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Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
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Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
Iran warns troops will be "set on fire" if U.S. launches ground operation
"As long as the Americans seek Iran's surrender, our response is clear: Far be it from us to accept humiliation," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker, said Sunday.
Transcript: Tom Homan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Tom Homan, Trump administration border czar, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.
Transcript: Jerome Adams on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Jerome Adams, surgeon general in the first Trump administration, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.
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Michael Jordan on NASCAR, basketball and the one title he won't claim
Michael Jordan reflects on his life after basketball, his move into NASCAR, and the pressure that still comes with his competitive drive and fame.
Olivia Munn's "no symptoms" cancer diagnosis fueled lifesaving mission
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
Olivia Munn shares her breast cancer journey
Olivia Munn is busier than ever, starring in the new series "Your Friends and Neighbors," raising two kids and juggling a packed career. But as Tracy Smith reports in our Sunday Profile, an unexpected diagnosis reshaped her life in ways she never imagined.
3/29: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The story of Elizabeth Tsurkov's 903-day captivity in Iraq; Olivia Munn's breast cancer journey; Michael Jordan's drive to change NASCAR; the reinvention of "Cats" on Broadway; and New York's botanical superhero.
Brandon Uranowitz on reviving "Ragtime"
Tony Award-winner Brandon Uranowitz sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his journey to landing his latest role in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center.
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Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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.
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
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Denise and Aaron Quinn Get the Last Word
A couple is attacked as they slept. They later team up with law enforcement and get their assailant to confess to more crimes. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
Attack survivors, not believed by police, get the last word against kidnapper
After their kidnapping case drew national attention because they were accused of making it up, Denise Huskins Quinn and Aaron Quinn worked with law enforcement to help uncover additional crimes committed by their attacker – helping to bring justice to other victims and reclaiming their own story.
French police stop apparent bomb attack outside Bank of America building
The incident occurred in the middle of the night, while the office was closed. No employees were injured, according to the bank.
Tiger Woods released from jail after arrest
Tiger Woods was released from the Martin County jail in Florida following his DUI arrest after a rollover crash on Friday.
Colombian navy says it shut down 30 drug labs, seized 2 tons of cocaine
The Colombian navy said it also seized thousands of gallons of smuggled fuel, preventing "the strengthening of illicit economies."
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Astronauts prepare for Wednesday moon launch
The Artemis II crew is in quarantine ahead of a launch scheduled for Wednesday. If all goes well, the crew will fly around the far side of the moon, going farther from Earth than any human in history. Mark Strassmann reports.
Artemis II astronauts say they're "ready to go" for moon launch
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
What would success mean for Artemis II flight?
The 322-foot rocket set to launch Artemis II stood ready on the pad at the Kennedy Space Center on Saturday. It will be the first crewed moonshot in over a half-century. Mark Strassmann is there.
Meet the rescue team behind the astronauts as Artemis II's launch approaches
A global team of Air Force rescuers is on standby, ready to come to the aid of the Artemis II crew after their space launch.
Behind the plans of an Artemis II rescue
While final preparations are underway for the Artemis II launch, "CBS Saturday Morning" takes a peek behind-the-scenes at the plans being made for if the crew needs to be rescued.
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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?
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First, investigating the D.C. midair plane crash. Then, a look at the drone arms race transforming modern warfare. And, inside Son Doong, the world's largest cave passage.
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Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
How drones have shifted warfare
From Ukraine to the Middle East, drone technology has drastically changed how wars are fought. Haley Ott has more.
Weather forecast for NASA's moon launch
While NASA is prepared for Wednesday's launch, the weather could have other plans. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.