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The GOP-controlled House approved this week the creation of a new subcommittee on the so-called "weaponization of the federal government." The resolution to create the subcommittee gives it broad power to investigate the executive branch and any agency that falls under its jurisdiction. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explained what Republicans hope to investigate, and why Democrats are calling the committee dangerous.
The House adjourned Tuesday evening after failing to elect a speaker after three rounds of voting. Rep. Kevin McCarthy fell short after a number of Republican lawmakers refused to support him. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains what comes next for Congress and whether the GOP can bridge its divides.
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has held up the president's social spending plan, which Democratic leaders had hoped would pass before the end of the year. Plus, Representative Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio, was one of the lawmakers former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows texted ahead of the Capitol insurrection. Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor and Politico White House correspondent Chris Cadelago join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest from the nation's capital.
Lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday to address the rise of domestic terrorism in America. Testimony focused on the failure of the U.S. government to adequately address growing white nationalism and domestic extremism in the years leading up to the attack on the Capitol on January 6. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the details of the hearing, including scrutiny some Republicans are facing for alleged ties to "Stop the Steal" rallies.
Peter Navarro, former trade adviser in the Trump administration, has been subpoenaed by the Justice Department as part of its investigation into the January 6 attack on the U.S Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss that and other developments.
The House select committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy along with four other Republican lawmakers. The panel is seeking information about their constant with the White House leading up to, during and after the attack. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Rep. Jim Jordan pressed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the Biden administration's border policies.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faced heated questions from GOP Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio and other Republican members of Congress during a hearing Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Nikki Battiste to discuss.
Jordan's office said it was a message he had forwarded from a conservative Washington lawyer.
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights says five states' bans on school mask mandates may violate the civil rights of students with disabilities. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives' January 6 commission is preparing to request the phone records of hundreds of people related to the U.S. Capitol attack. CBS News legal analyst and professor at Loyola Law School Jessica Levinson joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi denied the appointments of two Republicans, Rep. Jim Jordan, and Rep. Jim Banks, to the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol. In a thinly veiled reference to the two men's past comments on the riots, Pelosi blamed the move on a need for "integrity," leading to swift backlash among Republicans who accuse the Speaker of playing politics. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot is in disarray. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy pulled all five of his Republican picks after Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of them. This all comes as Senate Republicans blocked a key vote on a bipartisan infrastructure bill. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports from Capitol Hill and Nikole Killion joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy says he will pull GOP members from a bipartisan committee investigating the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol and launch a separate Republican probe after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of his picks for the committee. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what this means for the investigation.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's recommendations for the January 6 committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot. In response, McCarthy threatened to pull all of his picks for the panel and pursue an investigation led by Republicans. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the developments.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced five Republicans to join a Democratic-led investigation of the Capitol riot, setting the stage for a partisan battle. The Washington Post's congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, and more on how Senator Chuck Schumer's push for a procedural vote is threatening the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
House Republicans voted Wednesday to remove Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership position, after she slammed former President Donald Trump and her colleagues for promoting baseless claims of election fraud. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, a prominent Trump ally, spoke with Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to discuss the vote, whether Cheney was "canceled," and whether the former president will run for office again.
CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" co-host Caitlin Huey-Burns about how individual donors are driving major fundraising hauls for House Republicans.
Gaetz is wondering if Spears is being "overprotected" by her conservatorship.
The award is the nation's highest civilian honor.
Day 2 of the 2020 Republican National Convention will include speeches by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and first lady Melania Trump. This comes after President Trump and other Republican officials and supporters slammed Joe Biden on the first day of the RNC. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the highlights, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with deeper analysis.
The 2020 Republican National Convention got underway Monday morning in Charlotte, North Carolina. Unlike last week's Democratic National Convention, all 336 Republican delegates have been invited for an in-person roll call despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with a look at what to expect.
Ohio GOP Congressman Jim Jordan criticized House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and the probe of President Trump's Ukraine contacts as Democrats pursue an impeachment inquiry. Jordan said Republican members understand why Ambassador Sondland is not appearing before Congress.
House Democrats are expected to release new transcripts from two key figures in their investigation. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland and former special envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker are both considered crucial witnesses. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy join CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan made impassioned remarks Wednesday while questioning William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, at the first public impeachment hearing. Jordan said, "You're their star witness. You're their first witness." Taylor responded: "I don't consider myself a star witness for anything ... I'm not here to take one side or the other."
"If John Bolton testifies or doesn't testify it's not going to change the fundamental facts," he told Major Garrett on "The Takeout" this week.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
Talks between Oman and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and their respective territorial waterways have made progress, two sources told CBS News.
The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, was killed in a confrontation with police in a suburb of Berlin, police said.
Most see conflict lasting months or years longer now; Republicans say U.S. should continue to press until it wins more concessions.
Forests in Spain and France have been parched by successive heatwaves since May that have brought drought to many areas.
Senator Bernie Sanders said the major obstacle progressive candidates are facing in the midterm elections is massive spending in key races by the "billionaire class."
A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Elizabeth "Liz" Waddell was last seen at Grand Anse Beach on Wednesday, July 22, the Royal Grenada Police Force said on social media.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz join Margaret Brennan.
Senator Bernie Sanders said the major obstacle progressive candidates are facing in the midterm elections is massive spending in key races by the "billionaire class."
A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz also said military assets are being moved into the region. GOP Sen. John Kennedy and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders also weighed in on Iran.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz join Margaret Brennan.
Senator Bernie Sanders said the major obstacle progressive candidates are facing in the midterm elections is massive spending in key races by the "billionaire class."
A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
The following is the full transcription of an interview with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, an Independent, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 26, 2026.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite, have been reported in 41 states. The outbreak comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff; disbanded a national advisory committee on how to prevent microbial contamination in food; winnowed down an early-warning surveillance program for specific pathogens; and further delayed a rule that would have required tracing contaminants from field to store. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who see the current compromises of food safety as "a national wake-up call."
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
The Centers for Disease Control said the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four more states and sickened thousands. In the weeks following the initial reports, some consumers expressed confusion about what's safe and what's not. Ali Bauman has more details.
Hernando Salcedo was diagnosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer after mild symptoms. Chemotherapy made him feel worse than before his diagnosis.
Elizabeth "Liz" Waddell was last seen at Grand Anse Beach on Wednesday, July 22, the Royal Grenada Police Force said on social media.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz also said military assets are being moved into the region. GOP Sen. John Kennedy and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders also weighed in on Iran.
The following is the full transcription of an interview with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, an Independent, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 26, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy, a Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 26, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 26, 2026.
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second." (Originally broadcast Jan. 25, 2026.)
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
During his half-century in television, Peter Lassally (who died last Sunday at age 93) played producer and confidant to late-night hosts David Letterman, Craig Ferguson, Tom Snyder, and Johnny Carson. Mo Rocca has a remembrance of the man they called "The Host Whisperer."
Twenty years after her single "Put Your Records On" made her an international star, the two-time Grammy-winner is embarking on a tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of her breakout debut album.
In this web exclusive, British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae talks with Seth Doane about growing up in Leeds and feeling on the margins; the influence of Billie Holiday and Kurt Cobain on her music; the breakout success of "Put Your Records On"; the devastating loss of her first husband; finding love again; and what aging has taught her.
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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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.
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.
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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 were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
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.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
The 1979 murder of 18-year-old California college freshman Catina Salarno changed the course of her family's lives—sparking a decades-long battle to keep her killer in prison.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will have a redo in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, after the original event was interrupted in April when a gunman stormed in. It'll be a scaled-down event with scaled-up security. Nicole Sganga reports.
Nearly two years after a school shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, a 16-year-old pleaded guilty to killing two fellow students, two teachers and wounding nine other people in Georgia. Jericka Duncan reports.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
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.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
At least one person was killed and several others were injured Saturday when a car plowed into a crowd Saturday during Berlin, Germany's, LGBTQ+ parade. On Sunday, police shot and killed a suspect, officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter anchors this report on what we know about the attack.
A 21-year-old man accused of ramming his rented vehicle into the Berlin LGBTQ+ Pride parade on Saturday, killing at least one person, was killed by police on Sunday, a senior police official in Germany told CBS News. The official said the suspect charged towards police with a knife and officers opened fire, shooting the suspect. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Anna Schecter have more.
Four U.S. soldiers were killed in the Middle East region last week as the war with Iran escalated. On Wednesday, President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attended their dignified transfer.
Missed the second half of the show? U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz, Sen. John Kennedy and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb join.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the current pause in U.S. strikes on Iran is "giving diplomacy some space" but noted that additional American military assets are still moving into the region. Waltz also discussed the Trump administration's civil nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia.