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"I'm glad she's there": Flake on elevator activist at SOTU
Jeff Flake, said that he was glad that Ana Maria Archila, who confronted him in an elevator amid the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, will be a guest at the State of the Union, invited by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Jeff Flake on SOTU
Former Senator and CBS News contributor Jeff Flake joined "CBS Evening News" to discuss the State of the Union. President Trump is expected to seek common ground with Democrats, something Flake believes is possible.
Woman who confronted Jeff Flake going to State of the Union
Ana Maria Archila is known for confronting Jeff Flake in an elevator during the Kavanaugh hearings and telling him about her own sexual assault
Flake: "I will not be a candidate" in 2020
Former Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona served in the Senate from 2013 until earlier this month. The frequent critic of President Trump called for greater political civility and unity in his farewell address. Jeff Flake joins "CBS This Morning" to announce what's next for him, including his new role as a CBS News contributor.
Jeff Flake: "I will not be a candidate" in 2020
The former Republican senator who emerged as an outspoken Trump critic is joining CBS News as a contributor
Flake says he won't vote to advance judicial nominees until bill protecting Mueller gets a vote
The bill would protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller from being fired by Trump
Graham says he supports bill to protect Mueller
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally to President Trump, says he would support legislation to protect Robert Mueller's job
Arizona Senate candidates balance local, national issues in key midterm race
Immigration, tax reform and health care are all key issues for voters in the heated Arizona Senate race
Kavanugh's impact on 2018 midterms
Judge Brett Kavanaugh has been confirmed to the Supreme Court, but tensions over his nomination are far from eased. John Harris, editor-in-chief and co-founder of Politico, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss how the confirmation battle will impact the midterm elections.
Kavanaugh sworn in as Supreme Court justice
Kavanaugh was confirmed by a narrow margin Saturday
With all senators decided, Kavanaugh confirmation looks likely
A final vote could take place as early as Saturday
Senators react to Trump's comments about Christine Blasey Ford
Democrats and Republicans both condemned President Trump's comments about her at a rally in Mississippi
Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser ahead of vote
The FBI could soon wrap up its inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. In Mississippi, President Trump attacked the credibility of Christine Blasey Ford, who accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault in the 1980s. Mr. Trump said Ford could not remember key details about when Kavanaugh allegedly assaulted her. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN to discuss the upcoming vote on Kavanaugh's nomination and its political effects.
In New Hampshire, Jeff Flake talks about Kavanaugh, laments "sickness" in political system
Sen. Flake, R-Arizona, was greeted by protesters outside of the Capitol, in Boston and Manchester
Author discusses the "catalytic" power of women's rage
In her new book, Rebecca Traister places the anger of women today in its historical context and shows us where it could take the country in the future
Kavanaugh probe extended
President Trump expanded the FBI investigation into the allegations of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh Monday. CBS chief Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss the one condition that must remain for the probe to be completed.
Long before Kavanaugh, Flake sparred with fellow GOP
In 2006, 60 Minutes spoke with then-Ariz. Congressman Jeff Flake about his mission to end government waste – often putting him at odds with his own party
FBI investigating Kavanaugh allegations
The FBI has begun a weeklong investigation into sexual misconduct claims against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after some senators called to delay a confirmation vote last week. President Trump is reportedly limiting the scope of the investigation, but the president says the FBI has free rein to interview whoever it deems appropriate. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN to discuss the state of the investigation and the confirmation process.
Woman who confronted senator over Kavanaugh: We "connected"
Sexual assault survivor Ana Maria Archila talks about her interaction with the senator, and a lawmaker's responsibility
Assault survivor on confronting Sen. Flake
Ana Maria Archila was one of the two women who publicly confronted Sen. Jeff Flake in an elevator over Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination. Archila, an activist and co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy, a liberal advocacy group based in New York City, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the tense moment and why she doesn't think Kavanaugh should be confirmed as a justice.
Commentary: Kavanaugh's confirmation process is not supposed to work this way
If we're going confirm or reject judges over feelings instead of their records, then the point of the courts is lost already
The compromise on Kavanaugh's confirmation
Sen. Jeff Flake explains why he insisted on a week-long FBI investigation into the allegations of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh. 60 Minutes spoke with Flake and other members of the Senate Judiciary Committee about the drama on Capitol Hill last week
Jeff Flake & Chris Coons: compromising on Kavanaugh
After delaying the Kavanaugh vote, the senators talked to 60 Minutes about give-and-take in politics: "Our nation can't survive if it doesn't exist"
Jeff Flake: No re-election made compromise possible
The senator tells 60 Minutes there was "not a chance" he could have come to Kavanaugh agreement if he had to worry about running again
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Journalist in Iran's Evin Prison pleads for medical help for U.S. captives
CBS News has obtained a voice memo recorded by Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who has been detained in Evin Prison for over a year.
Homan defends conditions at N.J. ICE detention center: "The spaghetti was good"
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "
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Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal
It remains unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal to end the Iran war amid continued hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Trump says he wants Pulte to "start the process" of shrinking intel office
President Trump told the Wall Street Journal he may even want to terminate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence altogether.
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, topping expectations
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
Senate passes reconciliation bill to fund ICE for 3 years, without DOJ fund ban
Senate Republicans passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies following a "vote-a-rama." The measure didn't ban the administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.
Anthony Head, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso" star, dies at 72
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leak
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
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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 says he wants Pulte to "start the process" of shrinking intel office
President Trump told the Wall Street Journal he may even want to terminate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence altogether.
Judge blocks Trump policies that halted many legal immigration cases
A federal judge blocked a series of measures that have prevented officials from granting asylum, green cards and other legal immigration benefits to many immigrants.
Anthony Head, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso" star, dies at 72
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Man gets life in prison for double murder scheme in affair with au pair
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer, claimed he shot Joseph Ryan after he came across Ryan attacking his wife.
Senate fails to extend key surveillance program as deadline nears
A procedural vote failed in the Senate early Friday, and a provision of the spy powers law is set to expire June 12.
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Second Facebook privacy settlement payment is coming soon
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
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.
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Judge orders detention of ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars
Former CIA official David Rush was arrested in May after FBI agents found gold bars worth about $40 million at his home while probing whether he had lied about his educational and military background, according to court records.
Trump says he wants Pulte to "start the process" of shrinking intel office
President Trump told the Wall Street Journal he may even want to terminate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence altogether.
Judge blocks Trump policies that halted many legal immigration cases
A federal judge blocked a series of measures that have prevented officials from granting asylum, green cards and other legal immigration benefits to many immigrants.
Senate fails to extend key surveillance program as deadline nears
A procedural vote failed in the Senate early Friday, and a provision of the spy powers law is set to expire June 12.
Homan defends conditions at N.J. ICE detention center: "The spaghetti was good"
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "
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In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
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.
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Mom of American missing in Japan says they argued over ChatGPT
James "Weston" Higginbotham went missing one week ago while on a family vacation in Japan.
Rare Roman-era gold ring found by metal detectorist
The Ilminster Ring was originally found by an amateur metal detectorist in 2018 and bought this week for more than $100,000.
Thieves who stole 2,500-year-old gold relics from museum sentenced
A Netherlands court said the three men warranted a custodial sentence "because of the nature and gravity" of their crime.
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Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal
It remains unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal to end the Iran war amid continued hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
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Anthony Head, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso" star, dies at 72
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
What to expect ahead of the 2026 Tony Awards
The 2026 Tony Awards are taking place at New York City's Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, at 8 p.m. ET. Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti joins with her take on Broadway's biggest night.
Nick Jonas talks new movie "Power Ballad"
Nick Jonas speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new film "Power Ballad." He explains how he reflected on his own life for the movie, why it's relatable and what it was like working with Paul Rudd. Jonas also reveals what's next for him.
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain during the same time that musician Bad Bunny is expected to be there. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more on a potential meeting.
Laverne Cox on career, trauma and healing
Laverne Cox made history as the first openly transgender actress nominated for a primetime Emmy for her role in "Orange is the New Black" - but before her award-winning career she almost quit Hollywood. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about confronting her childhood trauma, her healing journey and more.
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Anthropic on global pause on AI development
Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
Alarm over computer "worms" created with AI
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot 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.
New details on SpaceX IPO plans
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.
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.
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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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Judge orders detention of ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars
Former CIA official David Rush was arrested in May after FBI agents found gold bars worth about $40 million at his home while probing whether he had lied about his educational and military background, according to court records.
Man attacks 21-year-old over lake access
Steven Dana, 70, is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after a video emerged of him attacking a 21-year-old man who was riding a jet ski in Massachusetts' Lake Maspenock with friends. CBS News Boston's Anna Meiler reports.
Man gets life in prison for double murder scheme in affair with au pair
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer, claimed he shot Joseph Ryan after he came across Ryan attacking his wife.
Thieves who stole 2,500-year-old gold relics from museum sentenced
A Netherlands court said the three men warranted a custodial sentence "because of the nature and gravity" of their crime.
Actor James Handy fatally stabbed, police say
Actor James Handy, famous for his roles in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," was stabbed to death at a home in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles on Wednesday, officials say. His girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, was arrested on suspicion of murder. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
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.
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Man attacks 21-year-old over lake access
Steven Dana, 70, is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after a video emerged of him attacking a 21-year-old man who was riding a jet ski in Massachusetts' Lake Maspenock with friends. CBS News Boston's Anna Meiler reports.
CENTCOM disputes Iran claims on warnings
The U.S. military is disputing Iran's claims that it fired missiles and drones to warn U.S. warships to retreat. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Meet "The Baklava Guy" at the Knicks games
Jacob Komarow, known as Roy Donk or "The Baklava Guy" giving out sweet treats outside Knicks games in New York City, joins CBS News with more on his mission to unite basketball fans with the popular pastry.
Remembering the legendary 1973 Belmont Stakes
The 2026 Belmont Stakes are taking place on Saturday in New York. CBS News' Jon LaPook recalls the legendary 1973 Belmont Stakes, where Secretariat took the Triple Crown and made sports history.
Trump admin. reacts to latest jobs report
The Trump administration is touting the latest jobs report, claiming it shows the president's economic policies are working. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.