Susan Page on Jared Kushner
USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss North Korea's latest missile test and reports of Jared Kushner setting up back-channel communications with Russia.
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Jared Kushner under more scrutiny
President Trump's son-in-law and White House senior adviser, Jared Kushner, reportedly held meetings during the presidential transition to set up a secret communications channel with Russia. Errol Barnett reports.
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Kusher and Russia relations
Reuters is reporting there were at least three previously undisclosed contacts between President Trump's top adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner and Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak. Errol Barnett has more.
WH advisers on Kushner
Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster, national security adviser, and Gary D. Cohn, national economics adviser, refused to comment on the controversy around Jared Kushner. Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, has become a focus of the investigation into possible ties between Russia and Trump associates. CBSN's Reena Ninan has the latest.
Kushner analysis
New questions are being raised about Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, and his contacts with Russian officials. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett joins CBSN to discuss a new report that says Kushner raised the idea of establishing a secret communications channel with the Kremlin.
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President Trump has wrapped up his first foreign trip abroad. He's returning home to the U.S. where the White House is facing a series of controversies, including new details in the investigation into Russian ties to the Trump administration. Alex Conant, CBSN political contributor and former communciations director for Sen. Marco Rubio, joins CBSN to discuss the latest issues.
Washington Post reporter on Kushner
National correspondent for the Washington Post, Philip Bump, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the questions around his paper's report that Jared Kushner proposed a secret line of communication with Russia and the future of the White House's domestic agenda.
New details in W.H. ties to Russia
The Washington Post reports that the president's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, discussed setting up a secret communications channel between the Trump transition team and Russia. Intercepts of Russian communications reportedly reveal Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak told his superiors that Kushner made the proposal during a December meeting at Trump Tower in New York. Errol Barnett reports.
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Kushner revelations
A new report from the Washington Post claims that President Trump's son-in-law, White House adviser Jared Kushner, tried to set up a back channel communication link with the Kremlin. One of the reporters who broke the story, Adam Entous, joined CBSN with more.
Russia probe update
President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner is under FBI scrutiny in relation to the investigation into the Trump administration's alleged ties to Russia. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss the new focus on Kushner.
Jared Kushner under FBI scrutiny
CBS News confirms President Trump's son-in-law and senior White House adviser, Jared Kushner, is under scrutiny in the FBI Russia investigation. The issue is Kushner's meetings with Russia's U.S. ambassador and a Moscow banker during the presidential transition. Jeff Pegues reports.
Kushner under scrutiny
CBS News has learned President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, in under scrutiny in the probe into Russian election meddling. Azi Paybarah of Politico New York and Philip Bump of The Washington Post join "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Kushner under scrutiny
CBS News has confirmed that Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, is under scrutiny in the FBI probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether there was collusion by the Trump campaign. Investigators are looking into meetings Kushner held in December with Russia's ambassador and a banker from Moscow.
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Kushner's interests
The EB-5 visa lets wealthy foreigners obtain American visas in exchange for a $500,000 investment in the U.S., a program Jared Kushner's company has used to raise millions of dollars for real estate investments. Critics say the program leads to a conflict of interest for Kushner, a White House adviser, because the investors remain anonymous. Anna Werner reports.
Kushner's sister in China
Nicole Meyer, sister to White House adviser Jared Kushner, was in China pitching wealthy investors to help finance a New Jersey real estate project. In return, they'd get a possible U.S. visa under a program recently renewed by President Trump. Witnesses have said the presentation included pictures of Mr. Trump and referenced Jared Kushner specifically. Major Garrett reports.
Kushner's sister & Chinese investors
Reporters were shunned from publicized events in China over the weekend when Nicole Kushner Meyer, the sister of White House senior adviser Jared Kushner, was courting Chinese investors, urging them to invest in a New Jersey luxury apartment complex. Jericka Duncan reports on why one former White House ethics lawyer is calling it an "abuse of power."
The first family's prominent roles
Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner are taking on public service in the White House. Both have met with several foreign dignitaries, and Kushner is tasked with tackling criminal justice reform, the opioid crisis and cybersecurity. Jan Crawford reports.
Steve Bannon job security
Sources close to President Trump say Steve Bannon's role in Mr. Trump's inner circle is in jeopardy. Clashes with Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law and senior adviser, are said to have angered Mr. Trump, who has changed his public stance on Bannon in recent days. Major Garrett reports.
Trump advisers told to stop fighting
President Trump meets with top military leaders tonight. He's already telling two other key advisers, Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner, to stop fighting. The president said nothing about that controversy when new Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch was sworn in. The ceremony marked the end of a year-long battle to fill that seat on the high court. Major Garrett reports.
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President Trump is spending the weekend at Mar-a-Lago while his administration denies rumors of an impending West Wing shakeup; The Department of Labor is investigating Google for gender pay discrimination.
West Wing shakeup?
President Trump is spending the weekend at Mar-a-Lago while his administration denies rumors of an impending West Wing shakeup. Chief of Staff Reince Priebus brokered a detente between its two warring factions: Adviser Steve Bannon and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Margaret Brennan reports.
Ivanka Trump interview
Is the White House divided by a clash of agendas? President Trump's daughter Ivanka recently joined his team of top advisers, and Gayle King asked her about reports of discord for an interview that aired on "CBS This Morning."
Trump, Clinton seen in new batch of Epstein photos released by Democrats
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released 19 photos from a trove of images obtained from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
How to watch Erika Kirk's town hall with CBS News
The last person to ask Charlie Kirk a question attended the town hall, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
2 U.S. soldiers, civilian killed in "ambush" in Syria, military officials say
U.S. Central Command said the attack was a "result of an ambush by a lone ISIS gunman in Syria," and that the "gunman was engaged and killed."
2 killed in Russia; Ukraine's energy infrastructure is targeted
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had sent over 450 drones and 30 missiles into Ukraine overnight.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Peter Greene, character actor known for iconic villains, dies at 60
Peter Greene, best known for his role in "Pulp Fiction," has died at his home in New York City at 60 years old.
Ohio man who spent decades on death row for murder has his case dismissed
The case has been dropped against a man who spent a quarter-century on death row for the robbery and murder of a New Jersey woman at an Ohio hotel nearly three decades ago.
Police find no evidence former prince asked guard to investigate Giuffre
British police say they have found no evidence that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked a bodyguard to investigate Virginia Giuffre.
Lindsey Vonn back on the podium after historic World Cup downhill win
One day after becoming the oldest winner of a World Cup downhill, Vonn, 41, finished second in a race on Saturday in St. Moritz.
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Ohio man who spent decades on death row for murder has his case dismissed
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Lindsey Vonn back on the podium after historic World Cup downhill win
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When a regular at his restaurant stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him
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Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
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Trump signs executive order to block "excessive" state AI regulations
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How to watch Erika Kirk's town hall with CBS News
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U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court judge from its sanctions list
The move represents a thawing of sorts in the frosty relationship between the Trump administration and the Brazilian government.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
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Venezuela's Machado appears open to U.S. military pressure against Maduro
María Corina Machado, asked by CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Trump's threat of land strikes, said she'd "welcome more and more pressure" on Maduro.
Machado says she'll return to Venezuela "as soon as possible" despite risks
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado spent hours in rough seas during a dangerous secret trip to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
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Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
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Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
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2 U.S. soldiers, civilian killed in "ambush" in Syria, military officials say
U.S. Central Command said the attack was a "result of an ambush by a lone ISIS gunman in Syria," and that the "gunman was engaged and killed."
Police find no evidence former prince asked guard to investigate Giuffre
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Lindsey Vonn back on the podium after historic World Cup downhill win
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Belarus releases Nobel prize laureate in exchange for U.S. sanctions relief
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Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim
Fighting is raging along the Thailand-Cambodia border despite U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of a ceasefire agreement.
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Peter Greene, character actor known for iconic villains, dies at 60
Peter Greene, best known for his role in "Pulp Fiction," has died at his home in New York City at 60 years old.
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Sierra Hull performs "Movement"
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Trump targets state regulations for AI
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Trump signs order to block state AI rules
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Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
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Sierra Hull performs "Movement"
Sierra Hull is a singer and mandolin player who has collaborated with stars like Dolly Parton and Eric Clapton. The Tennessee native's album, "A Tip Toe High Wire," is nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at next year's Grammy Awards. Here's Sierra Hull performing the instrumentals for "Movement."
Sierra Hull performs "Stomping Grounds"
Sierra Hull is a singer and mandolin player who has collaborated with stars like Dolly Parton and Eric Clapton. The Tennessee native's album, "A Tip Toe High Wire," is nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at next year's Grammy Awards. Here's Sierra Hull performing the instrumentals for "Stomping Grounds."
Sierra Hull performs "Lord, That's a Long Way"
Sierra Hull is a singer and mandolin player who has collaborated with stars like Dolly Parton and Eric Clapton. The Tennessee native's album, "A Tip Toe High Wire," is nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at next year's Grammy Awards. Here's Sierra Hull performing "Lord, That's a Long Way."
Robby Hoffman on her new comedy special
Actor and comedian Robby Hoffman joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her John Mulaney-directed Netflix special "Wake Up," which premieres Sunday.
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American gospel music has become a mainstay in Paris, France, despite the language barrier, and "CBS Saturday Morning" learns why.