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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.
4/8: Evening News
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."
Ivanka on not speaking up
In an interview for "CBS This Morning," Gayle King spoke to Ivanka Trump about criticism that she does not publicly disagree with her father on some of his policies. "Where I disagree with my father, he knows it," Trump said. Watch the full interview Wednesday, April 5, 2017, on "CBS This Morning."
Jared Kushner travels to Iraq
Officials in the White House and Iraq have confirmed to CBS News that Jared Kushner is traveling to Iraq. President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser is traveling ahead of the president's meeting this week with three foreign leaders, including China's president. Major Garrett reports.
Kushner & Russia
President Trump's adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner will be questioned about ties to a Russian bank connected to Vladimir Putin. CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller discusses the White House's transparency issue when it comes to contacts with Russia.
Trump-Russia inquiry
President Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner is expected to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee to answer questions about contacts with foreign governments, including Russia, during the 2016 presidential campaign and transition. RealClearPolitics reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses on CBSN.
Jared Kushner to speak with intelligence committee about Russia meetings
President Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner has volunteered to speak with the Senate Intelligence Committee about his connections with Russia, after serving as the primary contact between Trump's team and foreign governments before he took office. CBS News' Major Garrett has the latest from the White House.
Ivanka Trump's influence
President Trump's speech to Congress Tuesday night had significant input from daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner. With Ivanka watching from the first lady's box, the president talked about policies his oldest daughter has championed. Jan Crawford reports.
Jared Kushner's policy influence
President Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House today. Mr. Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has emerged as a quiet force in the Trump White House, serving as a main conduit for foreign contacts in Mexico, China and Canada, among others. But when it comes to Israel, the stakes are especially high for Kushner. Jan Crawford reports.
Latest MoneyWatch headlines
ExxonMobil worked with countries under U.S. sanctions; Marissa Mayer resigns from Yahoo board; and Jared Kushner leaves Observer for White House post. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Kushner tests anti-nepotism law
President-elect Donald Trump is naming his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to be a senior White House adviser. The job does not require Senate confirmation. It draws attention to a federal law preventing officials from appointing relatives to any agency or department under their control. Jan Crawford reports.
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U.S. and Iran exchange fire again as Trump seeks "good deal or no deal"
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Sen. John Cornyn is facing off against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trump's endorsement.
Trump heading to Walter Reed for "routine annual dental and medical assessments"
The White House announced the visit earlier this month.
4 people killed as train slams into school minibus in Belgium
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North Korea fires ballistic missile, other weapons toward sea, South says
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, South Korea's military said, the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by Pyongyang this year.
South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre
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Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical
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AG requests to resume ballroom construction, citing latest shooting
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."
Threat of massive blast "eliminated" for California chemical leak, officials say
California crews conducted an overnight operation at the Orange County site of a chemical leak in Garden Grove and said Monday that the threat of an explosion had been "eliminated" and was "off the table."
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Sonny Rollins, trailblazing jazz saxophonist, dies at age 95
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Wander Franco found criminally responsible for abusing minor, avoids jail time
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1,500 strangers attend WWII veteran's funeral
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Mango clothing chain founder Isak Andic's son denies killing him
Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.
South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre
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AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
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Here's what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today
Sen. John Cornyn is facing off against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trump's endorsement.
Trump heads to Walter Reed for "routine annual dental and medical assessments"
The White House announced the visit earlier this month.
Here's what the draft memo for a proposed deal with Iran includes
A draft memorandum includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and the halt of fighting on all fronts, sources say.
AG requests to resume ballroom construction, citing latest shooting
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."
DOJ says it scrubbed news releases about Jan. 6 criminal cases from its website
The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."
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Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
The latest details on the Ebola outbreak
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
What to know about the chemical tank in California that forced evacuations
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Teen's mystery illness solved: "It took 18 years to get an answer"
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
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Iran hangs man over alleged spying for Israel as executions mount
Iran's judiciary described Gholamreza Khani Shakarab as "one of the operational ringleaders of Mossad abroad."
Mango clothing chain founder Isak Andic's son denies killing him
Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.
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U.S. and Iran exchange fire again as Trump seeks "good deal or no deal"
Iran says 4 people were killed in what the U.S. military describes as "self-defense strikes," but Rubio says a deal is still possible despite the clash.
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South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre
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Extended interview: Josh Johnson
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Sonny Rollins, trailblazing jazz saxophonist, dies at age 95
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American Music Awards air tonight with star-studded performances
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Extended interview: Patti LaBelle
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Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
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Mango clothing chain founder Isak Andic's son denies killing him
Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.
Wander Franco found criminally responsible for abusing minor, avoids jail time
A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.
Latest on shooting near White House
21-year-old Nasire Best, the suspect linked to a shooting near the White House on Saturday, previously tried to gain access to the White House and may have had mental health issues, according to law enforcement sources and court documents. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing athletes' homes arrested in Chile
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Husband convicted of hiring hitman to kill NYC art dealer in Brazil
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