Flake on Trump
In a speech on the Senate floor, Sen. Jeff Flake rebuked the president for his persistent claims of "fake news" and his attacks on press freedom.
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Sen. Flake on truth
"2018 must be the year in which the truth takes a stand against power that would weaken it," Sen. Jeff Flake said in this excerpt from his speech on the Senate floor, urging Democrats and Republicans to unite against attacks on the truth.
DACA deal dead?
The immigration debate in Congress has stalled after President Trump allegedly referred to several countries as "sh*tholes" during a recent Oval Office meeting. The president has since said that any hopes of a compromise with Democrats "may be dead." Bustle's Senior Political Correspondent Erin Delmore takes CBSN through the latest.
GOP tax bill
On Capitol Hill, House and Senate members are trying to work out their tax reform differences and deliver a big item on the president's holiday wish list. Errol Barnett reports on the status of the GOP tax bill.
Coons on Trump
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware says he's concerned by the president's quick response to the terror attack in New York City. He joined CBSN to discuss immigration, tech hearings on Russia, bump stocks, and why Democrats should be concerned about recent Republican departures from Congress.
Political roundup
President Trump is expected to declare the opioid crisis a public health emergency today. This comes as the House of Representatives vote on a budget bill that will pave the way for tax reform. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett talks to CBSN about the latest.
Trump-Flake feud
Republican lawmakers failed to join their Senate colleague's call to arms to stand up to President Trump. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to break down the latest in this Washington feud, and how it could impact tax reform.
Corker's seat
Tennessee Republican Sen. Bob Corker continued his war of words with President Trump this week. He's not running for re-election in 2018, so could his seat go blue? Democratic candidate for Senate James Mackler joined "Red & Blue" to discuss why he wants to go to Washington in the Trump era.
10/25/17: Red and Blue
WikiLeaks founder confirms that Trump campaign consultant contracted him; could Corker's seat go blue?
Two-party system
As high-profile Republicans sound off against President Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan said he wished they would settle their differences in private. But will the public feuds spark a multi-party system? Real Clear Politics reporter and CBSN political contributor Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss.
10/25/17: CBSN Evening News
Two senators sound alarm on President Trump; new findings have physicists questioning reality
Arizona voters weigh in
With the Republican president under attack by both of Arizona's Republican senators, Sens. Jeff Flake and John McCain, CBS News talked to Republican voters in the state. Jim Axelrod reports.
Flake warns about Trump
Republican Senators Jeff Flake and Bob Corker have become increasingly vocal in their criticism of President Trump. Neither one is running for reelection. The Hill's White House reporter Jordan Fabian joins CBSN to discuss whether this could be a growing trend.
Sen. Flake denounces Trump
Senator Jeff Flake (R-Arizona) delivered an impassioned speech on the Senate floor in which he both repudiated President Trump and announced he would not be seeking re-election. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the fallout on Capitol Hill.
Flake says "enough" to Trump
Senator Jeff Flake (R-Arizona) blasted President Trump on the Senate floor Tuesday as he announced he would not be seeking re-election. Flake now predicts that more Republican lawmakers will speak out publicly against the president. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe weighs in on the long-term political implications.
Bannon on Flake: More to fall
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon quickly claimed victory after Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Arizona) announced that he will not be seeking re-election. Bannon texted a Washington Post reporter, "Many more to come." Washington Post national political correspondent James Hohmann joins CBSN to break down the latest fractures in the Republican Party.
WashPo Ed O'Keefe on GOP division
Washington Post congressional reporter and CBS News contributor Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake's latest criticism of President Trump's behavior and how Flake's decision to not seek re-election could impact Mr. Trump's agenda.
Sen. Flake "forceful" against Trump
In a Washington Post op-ed, Republican Sen. Jeff Flake writes of President Trump's behavior: "It's time we all say: Enough." The Arizona senator, who said Tuesday he will not seek re-election, joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss why he's also urging other lawmakers to speak out.
10/24/17: Red and Blue
Did Clinton and the DNC help fund research for the Trump dossier?; Flake will not seek re-election for the senate
GOP Senator not running
Republican Sen. Jeff Flake announced he is not running for re-election, while chastising President Trump and his fellow Republicans. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to break down the latest in the war of words between the White House and members of the president's party.
Flake's departure
CBSN political contributor and Boston Herald columnist Michael Graham joins "Red and Blue" along with Molly Hooper of The Hill to discuss Arizona Republican Senator Jeff Flake's decision not to run for another term.
10/24/17: CBSN Evening News
Two GOP senators speak out against president Trump; conjoined twins receive a successful life-changing operation.
Republican family feud
The sniping between President Trump and some members of his own party has escalated into open warfare. Mr. Trump went to Capitol Hill Tuesday to have lunch with Republican senators, but two of them issued stark warnings about the president's ability to lead. Nancy Cordes reports.
Flake won't run again
Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake announced Tuesday he will not run for re-election. The lawmaker, who has long been a critic of President Trump, said that the president's conduct is dangerous to democracy.
Sen. Flake on Alexandria shooting
Lawmakers and congressional staffers were practicing for a charity baseball game in Alexandria, Virginia, when a shooter opened fired Wednesday morning. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was among the people shot. Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake recounts what he witnessed on the baseball field.
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No new Iran negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials say
President Trump, who called Tehran "unbelievably duplicitous," said the talks are the "last chance" for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation.
Trump says Jeanine Pirro "choked" in dropping Reflecting Pool cases
"She folded like an umbrella," President Trump said of Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note
Investigators in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released two ransom notes, including one contradicting what the Arizona sheriff overseeing the case told CBS News.
Trump raises concerns in call with Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations
Ohio Rep. Max Miller's reelection campaign has been upended by allegations that Miller assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter.
Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting suspect identified after 3 killed, 7 wounded
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
More Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool charges dropped by Pirro's office
Since Friday, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office has dropped charges against three more people accused of vandalism.
Cornyn, Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on DOJ fund
GOP Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina formally announced their support on Monday for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderates
Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
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Trump raises concerns in call with Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations
Ohio Rep. Max Miller's reelection campaign has been upended by allegations that Miller assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter.
More Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool charges dropped by Pirro's office
Since Friday, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office has dropped charges against three more people accused of vandalism.
Man charged with setting one of the 3 devastating Spokane area wildfires
More than 700 buildings in the Spokane area have been destroyed and 400 more haven't been assessed, officials said as three fires burned in the area and an arrest was made in connection with one of them.
Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderates
Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
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25 states sue Trump administration over latest round of tariffs
New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.
Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"
President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.
What to watch for in SpaceX's first public earnings report this week
SpaceX will release its first earnings report as a public company on Tuesday in a key test for the company's stuttering stock price.
JPMorgan Chase to invest $750 billion in boosting housing and homebuying
JPMorgan Chase said the investment will include financing for 1 million affordable housing units and assistance to 500,000 people in buying homes.
Federal workers sour on government work, decrying eroding job security
Nearly two-thirds of current and retired U.S. government workers said they wouldn't re-enter public service, according to a recent survey.
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Trump raises concerns in call with Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations
Ohio Rep. Max Miller's reelection campaign has been upended by allegations that Miller assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter.
More Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool charges dropped by Pirro's office
Since Friday, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office has dropped charges against three more people accused of vandalism.
Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderates
Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
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Michigan reports 2 cyclosporiasis deaths
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
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Funeral held for family "wiped off the map" in Russian strike
At least two adults and four children were killed in the strike but the death toll could be higher as all the remains have not yet been formally identified.
Human remains exhumed at WWII massacre site in Ukraine
It is believed that 30 to 40% of the 50 remains so far discovered at the site were children.
Morocco blames Ceuta border surge on misleading info spread online
Morocco is blaming a massive surge of migrants into Ceuta on various factors, including "malicious exploitation of digital platforms" and the spread of misleading information.
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No new Iran negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials say
President Trump, who called Tehran "unbelievably duplicitous," said the talks are the "last chance" for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation.
Suspect arrested in Greece after U.K. woman's body found in suitcase
Police say the suspect transported the body to an abandoned site in a suitcase and subsequently used her bank cards to withdraw money.
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Hollywood on hot streak at the box office
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
"My Favorite Person" takes over socials
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
Ariana Grande to step out of public eye
A representative for pop star Ariana Grande says the singer is planning to step out of the public eye after wrapping her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour amid "endless, ongoing public scrutiny." Grande has also dropped out of the London-based musical "Sunday in the Park with George," which is set to open next year.
New Spider-Man movie breaks box office records
At the box office, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swung to a massive $360 million in its domestic debut, making it the biggest opening weekend ever. Brooks Barnes, chief Hollywood correspondent for The New York Times, joins to discuss.
Why the 2027 Met Gala is already causing controversy
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
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Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
U.S. probes cyberattack on water systems
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
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.
Hugging Face CEO calls hack by rogue OpenAI model "very weird and unprecedented"
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
CEO of AI firm Hugging Face on OpenAI hack
ChatGPT maker OpenAI revealed that its technology hacked into another AI company on its own during internal testing. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, whose company was hacked, described the "very weird and unprecedented" incident in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" -- and offered suggestions on how future incidents could be prevented.
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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Questions about Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News last Thursday that he didn't have a ransom note saying Nancy Guthrie was dead. But one day later he released a note saying just that. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
New details in Idaho In-N-Out shooting
New information is coming out about the shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Idaho that killed three people over the weekend. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note
Investigators in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released two ransom notes, including one contradicting what the Arizona sheriff overseeing the case told CBS News.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released
Six months after Nancy Guthrie went missing, the Pima County, Arizona, sheriff has released two ransom notes, including one that claims Guthrie died "shortly after she was taken." Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Deadly shooting at Idaho In-N-Out
Officials say three people were killed and seven were injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out in Idaho over the weekend. Officials believe the shooter acted alone and are investigating possible motives. Lilia Luciano reports.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Hollywood on hot streak at the box office
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
Survey finds discontent among federal workers
According to the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, 64% of workers say it's unlikely they would choose a federal career again. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Latest on In-N-Out Idaho shooting
Three people were killed by a 24-year-old gunman at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday. Lilia Luciano breaks down what we know.
Fallout after OpenAI hacking incident
Matt Shumer, CBS News AI contributor, shares his thoughts on last month's incident where a rogue OpenAI model that was being tested hacked an outside company's data processing system.
Stevens on Israel, the Democratic Party
Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Haley Stevens speaks with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe about the Democratic Party, PAC donations and Israel as her primary race with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed comes down to the wire.