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.
Senate holds "vote-a-rama" on ICE funding, rejects move to ban DOJ fund
The Senate will soon hold what's expected to be a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
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Iran says "no tangible progress" in talks; Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon truce
Iran says there's been no progress in talks with the U.S. after tit-for-tat strikes, as Hezbollah rejects new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Correction officer testifies she was not the orange shape seen near Epstein's cell
A former officer at the correctional facility where Jeffrey Epstein died testified before the House Oversight Committee that she was not the orange shape seen moving up the stairs of Epstein's cell tier the night he died.
House approves new Ukraine aid as Republicans defect
Several Republicans signed onto a Democratic-led discharge petition, circumventing GOP leaders on the issue.
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Coast Guard seizes dinghy Lynette Hooker allegedly "bounced off" in Bahamas
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
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Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12
There's been no word yet on if the Kennedy Center plans to remain open after July 5. It was to be closed for two years for extensive repairs beginning this summer.
Pentagon hires man who pleaded guilty in Jan. 6 riot for sensitive civilian job
A man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot as a 19-year-old — and later described the events of that day as a "disgrace" — now works for the Defense Department.
Sen. Wyden wants to know why Leon Black paid Epstein $170M for tax planning
Jeffrey Epstein was paid extraordinary sums by billionaire Leon Black, and Sen. Ron Wyden wants to know why.
What to know as California continues to count primary votes
Mail-in ballots and security measures contribute to counting delays in California's close contests, an election expert says, and last-minute voters in the governor's race may slow things down further.
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Search continues for Auburn University student missing in Japan
James "Weston" Higginbotham, an Auburn University student, went missing last week in Japan after his family says he went to an area near Kyoto known for its hiking trails.
Correction officer testifies she was not the orange shape seen near Epstein's cell
A former officer at the correctional facility where Jeffrey Epstein died testified before the House Oversight Committee that she was not the orange shape seen moving up the stairs of Epstein's cell tier the night he died.
Pentagon hires man who pleaded guilty in Jan. 6 riot for sensitive civilian job
A man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot as a 19-year-old — and later described the events of that day as a "disgrace" — now works for the Defense Department.
Sen. Wyden wants to know why Leon Black paid Epstein $170 million for tax planning
Jeffrey Epstein was paid extraordinary sums by billionaire Leon Black, and Sen. Ron Wyden wants to know why.
Trump says Bill Pulte won't be director of national intelligence permanently
Asked if Bill Pulte has the national security experience for the job, President Trump said he does because he's "smart."
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Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
The U.S. is minting more millionaires than ever. Here's why.
A stock market boom is elevating more Americans into the ranks of the nation's millionaires, a new study finds.
Dow soars nearly 900 points as Wall Street bets on Iran peace deal
Despite flare-ups in Middle East violence, investors remain optimistic that the U.S. and Iran will soon end the war.
Trump announces $700 million investment in coal industry
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
SpaceX plans record stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month in what could be the largest stock market debut ever, and it would put Elon Musk on course to becoming the first trillionaire.
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House approves new Ukraine aid as Republicans defect
Several Republicans signed onto a Democratic-led discharge petition, circumventing GOP leaders on the issue.
U.S. sanctions Cuban president as Trump administration puts pressure on its leaders
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, according to a filing on the Treasury Department website.
Correction officer testifies she was not the orange shape seen near Epstein's cell
A former officer at the correctional facility where Jeffrey Epstein died testified before the House Oversight Committee that she was not the orange shape seen moving up the stairs of Epstein's cell tier the night he died.
Pentagon hires man who pleaded guilty in Jan. 6 riot for sensitive civilian job
A man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot as a 19-year-old — and later described the events of that day as a "disgrace" — now works for the Defense Department.
Sen. Wyden wants to know why Leon Black paid Epstein $170 million for tax planning
Jeffrey Epstein was paid extraordinary sums by billionaire Leon Black, and Sen. Ron Wyden wants to know why.
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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
Details on promising pancreatic cancer drug
A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
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House approves new Ukraine aid as Republicans defect
Several Republicans signed onto a Democratic-led discharge petition, circumventing GOP leaders on the issue.
Search continues for Auburn University student missing in Japan
James "Weston" Higginbotham, an Auburn University student, went missing last week in Japan after his family says he went to an area near Kyoto known for its hiking trails.
House blocks Rep. Rashida Tlaib's war powers resolution on Lebanon
Democratic leaders came out against the resolution before the vote, saying they favor another one introduced by Tlaib on Wednesday.
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Coast Guard seizes dinghy Lynette Hooker allegedly "bounced off" in Bahamas
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
Guide missing for a week on Mount Everest found alive: "Miracle"
A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing.
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From the archives: "Persepolis" author-filmmaker Marjane Satrapi
Iranian-French cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, who won acclaim for her graphic novel "Persepolis" about growing up in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution, died on June 4, 2026 at age 56. In this April 20, 2008 "Sunday Morning" interview, Satrapi talked with correspondent Serena Altschul about telling her family's story, and about adapting her black-and-white book into an Oscar-nominated animated film voiced by Catherine Deneuve and Chiara Mastroianni.
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.
Stars talk chemistry in "Office Romance"
Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, stars of "Office Romance," speak to "CBS Mornings" about the new romantic comedy, why Lopez calls herself a "hopeful romantic" and how Goldstein says he wrote the movie with his co-star in mind.
Kane Parsons talks "Backrooms" success
At just 20 years old, director Kane Parsons is making movie history. His film "Backrooms" landed the biggest opening ever for an original horror film and made Parsons the youngest director ever to top the box office. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the film's success, where he drew inspiration from and why he doesn't want to embrace AI.
Jon Hamm talks "Your Friends & Neighbors"
Jon Hamm previews "Your Friends & Neighbors" season 2 finale, saying "it is satisfying" and provides some answers for fans. He also talks about the relatability of the show's characters and reflects on "Mad Men."
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Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
ChatGPT user describes AI-fueled delusions
CBS News spoke with five people who say they were led to believe they had developed an emotional connection to an AI chatbot. They are now involved in a digital support group for people who say they experienced AI-fueled delusions or spirals. ChatGPT user Micky Small joins "The Daily Report" to share her experience.
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.
OpenAI CEO meets with lawmakers on Capitol Hill
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday to oppose proposals that would require developers to obtain government approval before releasing new artificial intelligence models. Jordan Rae Kelly, former director for cyber incident response on the National Security Council, joins with analysis.
Microsoft VP explains its AI assistant Scout
Microsoft announced a slew of new AI products during its annual Microsoft Build developers conference in San Francisco. Scott Hanselman, a Microsoft vice president, speaks with CBS News about the product.
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Details on alleged $30 million fraud ring
Federal law enforcement officials on Thursday announced that two Ohio state employees and two co-conspirators were indicted in connection with an alleged $30 million Medicaid billing fraud scheme involving children's behavioral health services that were never rendered. As part of the investigation, 14 vehicles were seized, including a Maserati, a Mercedes, a Bentley and a McLaren, according to a source. CBS News senior Justice Department Sarah Lynch has more.
Deadly shooting at high school graduation
One person was killed, and three others were injured during a high school graduation in Northern California, officials say. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
SCOTUS rules on "skinny label"drugmaker case
The Supreme Court issued a ruling backing a generic drugmaker accused of infringing Amarin Pharma patents for so-called "skinny labels." CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
More on Todd Blanche's law career
Todd Blanche, President Trump's former personal attorney and the current acting attorney general, is expected to be nominated to lead the Justice Department permanently, sources say. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Bolton expected to plead guilty, sources say
President Trump's former national security adviser during his first term, John Bolton, is expected to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information, sources tell CBS News. Contributor Jessica Levinson joins with more insight.
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Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
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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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Cal professors call for return of SAT, ACT exams
More than 1,300 faculty members from the University of California are calling for the return of entrance exams like the SAT and ACT for STEM applicants. Douglas Belkin, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal who's covered the topic, joined "The Takeout" to discuss.
D-Day veteran 82 years later
This weekend will mark 82 years since D-Day, the largest seaborne assault in history. Tony Dokoupil spoke with 107-year-old veteran Arthur Rose, who was a Navy lieutenant on that day.
WHO chief: Americans should not worry about Ebola
Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, said when asked about the risk of Ebola, "I don't think Americans should really worry about this." CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Flesh-eating screwworm infects Texas calf
A flesh-eating parasite has returned to the U.S. for the first time in over 50 years, popping up in southwest Texas. The screwworm burrows in the flesh of cattle, in this case, a calf, and the Department of Agriculture said it is "taking immediate action" to contain it. Jason Allen has more.
Update in Lynette Hooker search
On Thursday, the Coast Guard took custody of the dinghy Brian and Lynette Hooker were on the night of her disappearance. Cristian Benavides got an exclusive look at the ongoing investigation into the Michigan woman's Bahamas disappearance.