Kushner says he has "no fear" about sending kids back to school
The president's son-in-law and senior adviser says he's "absolutely" sending his children back to in-person schooling.
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Kushner working on U.S. immigration plan
Jared Kushner is seeking to revive discussions to overhaul the U.S. immigration system aligning with President Trump's policies. CBSN's Tanya Rivero speaks with NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez about his reporting.
Kushner's ties to Saudi crown prince
An explosive new report in The Intercept claims Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman boasted that Jared Kushner was "in his pocket." This comes weeks after Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and adviser, had his security clearance downgraded. The Intercept's Alex Emmons co-wrote the article and joins CBSN with details.
Trump's tumultuous week
After one of the president's closest aides, Hope Hicks, announced she was leaving the White House, the fates of other administration officials are in question. Senior political correspondent for Bustle, Erin Delmore, joins CBSN to discuss.
More turmoil reported at White House
White House communications director Hope Hicks is the latest senior aide to exit the Trump administration in just over a year. Meanwhile, there is more controversy surrounding Jared Kushner; the president's relationship with Attorney General Jeff Sessions; and the announcement of new tariffs. AP White House reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN with more.
White House turmoil intensifies
White House communications director Hope Hicks is resigning. This comes as turmoil intensifies among top aides in President Trump's inner circle and as the debate over gun laws divides Republicans. Washington Post media and politics reporter Callum Borchers takes CBSN through the latest.
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Kushner security clearance
Security clearance for Jared Kushner, senior adviser to President Trump and Mr. Trump's son-in-law, has been downgraded. That means the president's son-in-law will no longer be allowed to view top-secret intelligence information. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan reports.
Jared Kushner's security clearance downgraded
The security clearance for Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and adviser, has been downgraded. Sources say there is concern Kushner could be manipulated by foreign officials. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reports.
Trump: Kushner clearance up to Kelly
President Trump says his chief of staff, John Kelly, will make any decisions as to whether extend the interim security clearance of Mr. Trump's son-in-law and adviser.
Kushner Co. court case
A judge ruled Friday that Kushner Co., the real-estate company once ran by Jared Kushner, could not keep the identities of its business partners secret.
Trump disavows Bannon
President Trump has responded to comments made by former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon about the 2016 Trump Tower meeting between Donald Trump Jr. and a group of Russians. In a statement, the president disavowed Bannon, saying that he has "nothing to do with me or my presidency." Reena Ninan reports.
Flynn plea deal fallout
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn plead guilty Friday to lying to the FBI and is cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Jared Kushner reportedly instructed Flynn to talk to the Russian ambassador about sanctions. CBS News justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Washington to discuss what we know about the level of Flynn's cooperation and where the investigation is headed from here.
Flynn pleads guilty
Michael Flynn on Friday pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Business Insider political correspondent Natasha Bertrand joined CBSN to break down the White House's response to this development.
Kushner involvement
CBS News has learned that it was President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner and former deputy national security adviser K.T. McFarland were the transition team officials who spoke with Michael Flynn about his Russian contacts. CBS News senior White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss the implications of this development.
Flynn plea
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI Friday as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to break down Flynn's history -- and what we might be able to expect next from this investigation.
Kushner interviewed
CBS News has confirmed that White House advisor Jared Kushner was interviewed by special counsel Mueller's office earlier this month. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the latest.
Russia investigation latest
Special counsel Robert Mueller will soon interview top White House officials as part of his investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Meanwhile, CBS News has also confirmed Donald Trump Jr. met with a man with deep ties to the Kremlin. Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Mueller probe latest
CBS News has learned that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has asked the Justice Department to hand over documents related to the firing of former FBI Director James Comey. Business Insider political correspondent Natasha Bertrand joins CBSN to discuss the implications of the request.
Kushner back in spotlight
Jared Kushner's lawyer is pushing back after a Senate committee said President Trump's son-in-law had not been fully forthcoming in its investigation into Russian interference in last year's presidential election. Kushner's attorney says his client encouraged others in the Trump campaign to decline meetings with foreigners. Jeff Pegues reports.
Russia probe
CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the Russia investigation, including the Senate Judiciary Committee's interest in information about a Russian national requesting a meeting with then-candidate Trump in May 2016.
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Kushner questions
Top members of the Senate Judiciary committee looking into Russian meddling say senior White House adviser and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner withheld information. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the details.
Jared Kushner and WikiLeaks
The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee said Thursday that President Trump's son-in-law withheld information about his contacts with WikiLeaks during the 2016 campaign. Jeff Pegues reports.
Skiing on tax dollars
Trump kids' ski vacation incurs over $300,000 in security costs, according to records obtained by a Freedom of Information Act request.
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Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
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Trump "not satisfied" with new peace deal offered by Iran
Iran says it's offered a new proposal for talks with the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
Tennessee, Alabama take steps to redraw House maps after Supreme Court ruling
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as Saturday
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
Judge rebukes prosecutors in hearing for accused correspondents' dinner gunman
A federal judge scolded prosecutors for pushing to move forward with detention proceedings for accused correspondents' dinner gunman Cole Allen, even though Allen agreed to remain in custody.
Trump tells Congress "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated"
President Trump on Friday told Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline.
Trump tightens U.S. sanctions on Cuba, signaling a warning to the island, expert says
The new measures increase pressure on foreign financial institutions by threatening their access to U.S. markets if they continue to work with Cuban government entities.
Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?
Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.
Bard College president to retire after revelations of his ties to Epstein
The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.
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The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.
Tennessee, Alabama take steps to redraw House maps in wake of Supreme Court ruling
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
After a fire torched their Nebraska ranch, anonymous donors came to their rescue
Mike and Kayla Wintz lost their entire 11,000-acre ranch to a wildfire in the span of about two hours. They have since been gifted about $80,000 worth of hay, mostly from anonymous donors.
Appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pill mifepristone in U.S.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
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Ford CEO says company is focusing on making vehicles more affordable
Ford CEO Jim Farley tells CBS News, "Most of our new models are going to be more affordable versions."
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Pickleball Inc. $225 million deal creates new home for sport
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
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Ford CEO says company is focusing on making vehicles more affordable
Ford CEO Jim Farley tells CBS News, "Most of our new models are going to be more affordable versions."
What would a Spirit Airlines shutdown mean for travelers?
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights if the budget airline ceases operations this weekend.
Here's when businesses will start getting refunds for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
The first refund payments will go out later this month as the portal works through kinks to return money to businesses.
Nebraska becomes first U.S. state to enact Medicaid work requirements
The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.
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Tennessee, Alabama take steps to redraw House maps in wake of Supreme Court ruling
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
Trump tightens U.S. sanctions on Cuba, signaling a warning to the island, expert says
The new measures increase pressure on foreign financial institutions by threatening their access to U.S. markets if they continue to work with Cuban government entities.
Judge rebukes prosecutors in hearing for accused correspondents' dinner gunman
A federal judge scolded prosecutors for pushing to move forward with detention proceedings for accused correspondents' dinner gunman Cole Allen, even though Allen agreed to remain in custody.
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Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Judge blocks Trump from ending deportation protections for Yemenis
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for more than 2,800 Yemeni nationals.
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Appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pill mifepristone in U.S.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
FDA expands access to drug helping pancreatic cancer patients
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, 54, called daraxonrasib "a miracle drug" that was allowing him to live longer and with less pain.
Nebraska becomes first U.S. state to enact Medicaid work requirements
The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.
Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
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Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Trump tells Congress "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated"
President Trump on Friday told Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline.
Book excerpt: "The New Tourist" by Paige McClanahan
Journalist Paige McClanahan writes about how tourism shapes societies and individuals, and about the need to redefine the meaning of "tourist" in today's shrinking world.
Superdry co-founder James Holder convicted of rape in England
James Holder, 54, was found guilty by a jury in Gloucester Crown Court of one count of rape for the May 2022 assault.
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Trump "not satisfied" with new peace deal offered by Iran
Iran said it had offered a new proposal to the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
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Gold House reveals the Gold100 list
Gold House revealed its 2026 Gold100 list honoring Asian Pacific culture. Co-founder and CEO Bing Chen joins CBS News with more.
Book excerpt: "A Course Called Home" by Tom Coyne
The bestselling author and editor of The Golfer's Journal teed up for a challenge – taking over operations of a failing nine-hole community golf course in New York's Catskill Mountains – and writes of the tribulations that were par for the course.
Lizzo: "There's a long list" of things the public gets wrong about me
The pop star sat down with Gayle King for an exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
Lizzo on what the public gets wrong about her
Lizzo sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to discuss what the public misunderstands about her.
A look at Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign
Spencer Pratt, who starred in the mid-2000s reality TV show "The Hills," released a new ad in his campaign for Los Angeles mayor that's getting attention online. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
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Reducing data center impact on U.S. power grid
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
Apple's latest earnings beat expectations
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee 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.
Elon Musk concludes testimony in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Elon Musk cross-examined in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk was cross-examined in his lawsuit against OpenAI on Thursday. In testimony on Wednesday, he said he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI. He is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying him and the public by abandoning its core mission as it transitioned from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. WIRED senior writer Maxwell Zeff joins CBS News to discuss.
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Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
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3 months since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Friday marked exactly three months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing. Briana Whitney, a breaking news reporter for the Crime Junkie podcast, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
WHCA scholarship recipients on shooting
For more than 100 years, the White House Correspondents' Dinner has celebrated the First Amendment and freedom of the press. The annual event is also a fundraiser for journalism scholarships. This year, the White House Correspondents' Association awarded $156,000 in grants to 30 college students. Two recipients, Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, join "The Daily Report" to discuss the shooting.
New video in D.C. dinner shooting
Newly released video shows the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect and his movements ahead of the attack. Other video also shows a clearer image of the confrontation between law enforcement and the suspect. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
Missing Florida doctoral student's body found
A body found in Tampa Bay has been identified as the second missing student from the University of South Florida, according to the sheriff, who called their killings a "monstrous crime." Cristian Benavides reports.
New video before D.C. dinner attack
According to investigators, a gunman was inside the D.C. Hilton last Friday, waiting for his chance to assassinate President Trump and members of his Cabinet. New video offers the clearest view yet of what happened just before the attack. Nicole Sganga reports.
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Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
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Watch: May Day protests
Americans took to the streets on Friday for May Day, also referred to as International Workers' Day. The day commemorates the 1886 Haymarket Affair, when a Chicago protest for an eight-hour workday turned into a violent clash between demonstrators and police. Some cities saw "Workers Over Billionaires" rallies and marches this year.
Who's favorited heading into Kentucky Derby?
Saturday marks the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. 20 horses are set to run for the roses in the first leg of the triple crown. Hannah Vanbiber, a senior editor at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to preview what's dubbed the most exciting two minutes in sports.
3 months since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Friday marked exactly three months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing. Briana Whitney, a breaking news reporter for the Crime Junkie podcast, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
How Americans prioritize spending
Consumers are cutting back on goods with sharp price increases, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. From December to February, spending on clothing fell 7%, spending on furniture fell 5% and spending on sports equipment fell 6%. The Wall Street Journal economics reporter Rachel Wolfe writes in her recent piece that recent inflation is not driven by consumer demand, but by companies passing on increased costs to customers. She joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
WHCA scholarship recipients on shooting
For more than 100 years, the White House Correspondents' Dinner has celebrated the First Amendment and freedom of the press. The annual event is also a fundraiser for journalism scholarships. This year, the White House Correspondents' Association awarded $156,000 in grants to 30 college students. Two recipients, Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, join "The Daily Report" to discuss the shooting.