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
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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.
Saudis accused of undermining Khashoggi probe amid secret trial
Kingdom quietly holds 2nd hearing for 11 facing charges over journalist's grisly killing, expert says, as she criticizes lack of transparency
Meghan McCain: I won't forget Trump's comments about my father
"I really want it made very clear that the Trumps had beef with me then and in the words of Cardi B, they're going to have beef with me forever," Meghan McCain told Stephen Colbert
Chris Christie on Trump's family advisers
Former New Jersey governor and Trump campaign adviser Chris Christie says having members of the president's family working the White House is "always problematic." Christie spoke to CBSN about his concerns over Jared Kushner, as well as his new book.
Russian lawyer in Trump Tower meeting charged
The case involving Natalia Veselnitskaya isn't related to the Trump Tower meeting with top Trump campaign officials
Ethics group wants Ivanka Trump investigated for tax break program
The complaint comes after Trump and her husband Jared Kushner promoted a tax break that could benefit themselves
Senate ends debate on criminal justice reform
The Senate took steps to advance a bipartisan piece of legislation Monday, designed to reform the criminal justice system. Justin George, a criminal justice reporter for The Marshall Project, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the First Step Act.
Jared Kushner under consideration for White House chief of staff
President Trump said Thursday he's considering five potential candidates
Trump's hunt for a new chief of staff has a touch of reality TV
The chief of staff sweepstakes has a number of twists and turns
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner could profit from tax break they pushed
AP: Opportunity Zone program promoted by Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner, both senior White House advisers, could also benefit them financially
McConnell says Senate will take up criminal justice reform bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell changed his position to back President Trump's push for action on a bipartisan criminal justice bill
Jared Kushner receives "Aztec Eagle" award from Mexican government
Trump's son-in-law and adviser was awarded Mexico's highest civilian honor by Mexican president
GOP weighs decision on criminal justice bill amid Trump push
Some GOP suggest parts of the criminal justice reform bill may need to be rewritten before Senate will hold a vote. The bill is a top priority for President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner
Lawmakers near prison reform deal, but Trump support crucial
Senators have reached a tentative accord on the first major rewrite of criminal justice sentencing in a generation
Turkey's president on Khashoggi's death
Turkish president Recep Erdogan said Tuesday that Saudi Arabia "planned and executed" the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. His words directly contradicted the Saudi government's account of events. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett explains what we know and how the U.S. might respond.
Kushner says administration still in "fact-finding phase" of Khashoggi case
The president's son-in-law and senior adviser says, "Once we have all the facts, then we'll make an assessment"
Supermodel Karlie Kloss marries Jared Kushner's brother
Kushner is the brother of Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and a senior adviser
Trump on missing journalist
In his strongest remarks to date, President Trump Thursday said it appears missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead. Mr. Trump said Saudi Arabia will face serious consequences if implicated in Khashoggi's death. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
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Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midterms
Sources tell CBS News U.S. jets on a base in Jordan were hit by Iranian missiles after President Trump said the war will end "immediately" after midterms.
Trump pitches $5,000 checks, but only if GOP wins House and Senate
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
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Gold Star family calls on Army to release probe of deadly attack on Kuwait base
Six Americans were killed in the March 1 strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using new map favoring GOP in fall elections
The Supreme Court said Missouri must use a 2022 congressional map — not a new congressional map that favors Republicans — in the 2026 midterm elections.
The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say
"What happens inside frontier AI companies now clearly affects everyone outside of them," an expert said following the hack on Hugging Face by AI agents being tested by OpenAI.
U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say
One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources.
Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
Explore NYC's transformation since 9/11 through satellite images, personal accounts
An in-depth look at how 9/11 has changed Lower Manhattan and beyond, 25 years after the World Trade Center attacks.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
George W. Bush says Americans "don't pay attention to the lesson of 9/11"
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using new map favoring GOP in fall elections
The Supreme Court said Missouri must use a 2022 congressional map — not a new congressional map that favors Republicans — in the 2026 midterm elections.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say
"What happens inside frontier AI companies now clearly affects everyone outside of them," an expert said following the hack on Hugging Face by AI agents being tested by OpenAI.
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Humans "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds. Here's why.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
Apple unveils new foldable iPhone and more new devices
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Trump administration to ban some Canadian motorcycles, dairy, alcohol
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
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George W. Bush says Americans "don't pay attention to the lesson of 9/11"
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using new map favoring GOP in fall elections
The Supreme Court said Missouri must use a 2022 congressional map — not a new congressional map that favors Republicans — in the 2026 midterm elections.
Prosecutor who withdrew from dismissed Adani bribery case fired, sources say
Andrew Tyler, who worked in the fraud section of the Criminal Division of DOJ, was removed Tuesday over allegations of ethical violations, sources said.
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Gold Star family calls on Army to release probe of deadly attack on Kuwait base
Six Americans were killed in the March 1 strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.
Lawsuit seeks to block deployment of ICE, federal agents to polling sites
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
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Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
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Spain's spy agency warned of Ceuta border breach plans before crisis, declassified files show
Spain's national intelligence agency issued multiple warnings about a potential mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, declassified documents show.
25 people killed in fire on cargo ship docked in China, state media reports
The deadly fire broke out when the cargo ship was docked for repairs at a major shipping hub on China's northeastern coast.
Multiple U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say
One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources.
Deadly fire on ferry off Philippines leaves dozens of people missing
A fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines left dozens of people missing and killed at least five. An intense and widespread search was on for the unaccounted for.
Barry Melrose, prominent NHL player, coach and broadcaster, dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
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Sandra Bullock, Lee Pace on "Practical Magic 2"
Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace sat down with Adriana Diaz to discuss "Practical Magic 2," which premieres Friday.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton's sister on star's life, death
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte shares new pieces
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte joins "The Daily Report" to discuss pieces in his new collection as New York Fashion Week kicks off.
Dolly Parton's sister on the private funeral
Two weeks after her death at 80, a new song from Dolly Parton was released called "Bound to Ride," as part of an upcoming tribute album to the Stanley Brothers. Gayle King spoke exclusively with Dolly Parton's younger sister in an interview that will air on "CBS Mornings" on Thursday.
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The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say
"What happens inside frontier AI companies now clearly affects everyone outside of them," an expert said following the hack on Hugging Face by AI agents being tested by OpenAI.
Breaking down Anthropic insiders' AI warnings
Former and current Anthropic employees issued public warnings this week about the risks of AI development, saying it has the potential to kill all humans. The Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson 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.
Apple launches its first foldable phone
Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone on Wednesday, weeks after new CEO John Ternus took over. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Another Anthropic model gained access to open internet during testing
Anthropic announced a fourth cybersecurity incident in which Claude gained access to the open internet during testing.
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First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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Video shows attempted murder in Ohio
A potential killing was caught on camera in Ohio and was revealed at the trial of a man found guilty of attempting to shoot his wife in a crowded restaurant. Mark Strassmann reports.
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Reddington Weighs In
In the wake of the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex share new reporting from inside the courtroom, exclusive juror insights, and behind-the-scenes details of the dramatic final courtroom moments. Plus, we learn what's next as the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office weighs its options.
Breaking down Lindsay Clancy attorney's plans
Kevin Reddington, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, sat down with "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday, where he said he plans to ask for the case to be thrown out. Caroline Polisi breaks down his statements.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on her future
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer Kevin Reddington told "CBS Mornings" that he plans to file a motion for her case to be thrown out after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Trump on "great conversation" with Putin
Russian attacks continue to ravage Ukraine. President Trump says he spoke with President Vladimir Putin about ending the war. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane was nearly struck by a Russian drone, according to Norway's prime minister. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
"60 Minutes" reports on Iran war, downed jet
President Trump says the Iran war will not end before the midterm elections conclude. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the conflict for "60 Minutes."
Preview of "Daughters of 9/11"
A new Paramount+ documentary "Daughters of 9/11" digs into the investigation into the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. Two women who lost their fathers in the tragedy, Elizabeth Miller and Jessica Trant, join "CBS Mornings," along with former FBI special agent Frank Pellegrino to talk about 25 years since the terror attacks.
Oil hovers above $100 a barrel
Oil prices continue to climb as the U.S. and Iran trade strikes. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports on the key inflation indicators expected next.
Gold Star parents on son's death
Jim and Stacey Khork lost their son, U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Cody Khork, after he and five other U.S. troops were killed by an Iranian drone strike at a base in Kuwait. Now, the Khorks are asking the Army to release an internal investigation into the attack. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.