Pardon of Joe Arpaio
Susan Page, Ben Domenech, Amy Walter, and Clarence Page discuss President Trump's pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the fate of Trump administration's legislative agenda.
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"Joe the Jailer" Arpaio pardoned
President Trump pardoned former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio. When 60 Minutes met him, he was "the meanest man in the West," enforcing tough punishment.
Senate candidate Kelli Ward interview
Arizona Republican Senate candidate Kelli Ward is running to replace retiring Sen. Jeff Flake, and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul called her "the only true conservative running for the Senate." Ward joined "Red & Blue" from CPAC to discuss gun control, immigration, and whether the Republican Party is still the party of fiscal responsibility.
Joe Arpaio to run for Senate
Former sheriff Joe Arpaio plans to run for Senate in Arizona. Arpaio was pardoned by President Trump over the summer after being convicted of defying a judge's order against racial profiling.
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Steve Bannon, President Trump's former chief strategist, has stepped down as the executive chairman of Breitbart News, and controversial former sheriff Joe Arpaio plans to run for Senate. Meanwhile, an oil tanker continues to burn in the East China Sea.
Legal scholar on "troubling" pardon
The legal and political worlds are reacting forcefully to President Trump's controversial pardon of Joe Arpaio. The former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, was convicted last month of criminal contempt for violating a judge's order to not detain undocumented immigrants. George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Washington to discuss the legal issues surrounding the president's decision and how it will affect Mr. Trump's relationship with the judiciary.
Trump's pardon and Harvey response
Shannon Pettypiece, White House correspondent for Bloomberg News, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss Hurricane Harvey, President Trump's pardon of former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the latest threat from North Korea.
Trump pardons Joe Arpaio
President Trump is facing sharp criticism for granting a pardon to Joe Arpaio, the former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. Arpaio gained notoriety for his aggressive action to arrest illegal immigrants. The pardon was granted just hours before Hurricane Harvey made landfall. Lawmakers and civil rights activists are questioning the president's decision and its timing. Errol Barnett reports.
Sheriff Joe speaks
President Trump said Friday night that he is pardoning controversial former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio. In an exclusive interview with CBS affiliate KPHO, Arpaio says the pardon "came from [Mr. Trump's] heart."
Trump pardons Arpaio
Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been pardoned by President Trump after being convicted of defying a judge's orders to stop using unlawful immigration tactics. The controversial sheriff was a vocal supporter of Mr. Trump throughout the 2016 campaign, and at a rally in Arizona on Monday, Mr. Trump all but said he would pardon the sheriff. Major Garrett joins CBSN with more.
Trump's first pardon?
President Trump may issue his first presidential pardon. CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan spoke with CBSN from outside Trump Tower in New York.
Trump pardoning ex-sheriff Arpaio?
President Trump appears to be considering using his first presidential pardon for former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio. The Phoenix-area sheriff was convicted last month of criminal contempt for detaining people he merely suspected of being undocumented immigrants. Margaret Brennan reports.
Court hears arguments in Arpaio's bid to erase conviction
The former six-term sheriff appealed a lower-court ruling that refused to expunge his conviction for disobeying a 2011 court order barring his traffic patrols that targeted immigrants
"America's Toughest Sheriff" Joe Arpaio running to reclaim his post
Controversial ex-sheriff in Arizona, 87, was pardoned by President Trump after being convicted of ignoring a court order to end traffic patrols targeting immigrants
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio sues CNN, Huffington Post, Rolling Stone
Arpaio filed a suit against three news organization seeking $300 million in damages, saying false statements have hurt his possible run for John McCain's Senate seat in 2020
Joe Arpaio sues New York Times for libel
The immigration hardliner and former Senate candidate sues New York Times, saying it has damaged his chances of running for Senate again
Who could fill McCain's Senate seat?
Arizona's Republican Governor Doug Ducey said will wait to announce his pick to fill John McCain's Senate seat until after the Vietnam war hero is buried this weekend. Phil Boas, the editorial director of The Arizona Republic, joined CBSN with more.
Arizona primaries to take place days after McCain's death - what to watch in politics this week
Arizona's GOP is no longer the party of McCain or Jeff Flake; Florida also holds primaries Tuesday, and one big issue there is toxic algae; women and political rookies are major candidates in several races Tuesday
Who's running to replace retiring Arizona senator?
Arizona's primary will narrow down race for retiring Republican Sen. Jeff Flake's seat
Senate primary splits Arizona conservatives between Joe Arpaio and Kelli Ward
The divide could pave the way for the more moderate candidate, Rep. Martha McSally
Senate hopeful Joe Arpaio silent on Trump policies
"I am not a 'yes man,' but I do support the majority of his policies, his agenda, and I'm going to continue doing that," Arpaio said at a news conference
Democrats get giddy about a perennial target: Arizona
Democrats hope that a primary between three Republicans helps them get a shot at an open U.S. Senate seat
McSally spokesperson blames staffer for video flub
The Arizona congresswoman appeared to leave a positive comment on one of her own Facebook videos
$7M settlement in man's death at jail run by Joe Arpaio
Excluding the $7 million settlement, Maricopa County has paid $33 million in jail-related claims filed during Arpaio's tenure as sheriff
Five Senate races worth watching in 2018
Democrats have a chance of winning back the Senate, but only if they can defend a host of vulnerable incumbents
Russia calls Trump's demand for Ukraine ceasefire in 50 days unacceptable
As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."
Senate to move on Trump request to cut foreign aid, public media funding
Some senators have concerns as Congress faces a Friday deadline to act on the rescissions request.
2025 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
FBI shares images of Iran officials accused in Robert Levinson's abduction
The FBI released seeking information posters for three Iranian intelligence officers accused in the 2007 abduction of retired FBI special agent Robert Levinson.
ICE says many in immigration detention no longer qualify for bond hearings
The Trump administration has dramatically curtailed the ability for those facing deportation to be released from immigration detention.
Federal judge halts CFPB rule to remove medical debt from credit reports
The ruling targets a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would have removed medical debt from 15 million credit reports.
"Varsity Blues" mastermind opens new service, must disclose past, judge says
Rick Singer, the mastermind behind the college admissions bribery scheme, can operate a new college counseling service as long as he discloses his criminal past, a federal judge ruled.
Trump attends major energy and AI summit in Pittsburgh
Some political leaders and big names from the tech and AI industries were at the Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
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John MacArthur, influential evangelical preacher, dies at 86
The Rev. John MacArthur, longtime pastor of the Grace Community Church in the Los Angeles area, has died at the age of 86.
"Varsity Blues" mastermind opens new service, must disclose past, judge says
Rick Singer, the mastermind behind the college admissions bribery scheme, can operate a new college counseling service as long as he discloses his criminal past, a federal judge ruled.
Federal judge halts CFPB rule to remove medical debt from credit reports
The ruling targets a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would have removed medical debt from 15 million credit reports.
Bondi ousts Justice Department's top ethics official
Joseph Tirrell, who led the Departmental Ethics Office, wrote on LinkedIn that he received a letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi on Friday terminating him.
ICE says many in immigration detention no longer qualify for bond hearings
The Trump administration has dramatically curtailed the ability for those facing deportation to be released from immigration detention.
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Federal judge halts CFPB rule to remove medical debt from credit reports
The ruling targets a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would have removed medical debt from 15 million credit reports.
How do you stop an AI model from turning Nazi? What the Grok drama reveals.
The latest Grok controversy is revealing not for the extremist outputs, but for how it exposes a fundamental dishonesty in AI development.
Which countries could Trump hit with 100% tariffs over ties with Russia?
More than a dozen countries stand in the crosshairs of Trump's threat to impose 100% tariffs over their economic ties to Russia.
CPI rose in June to 2.7% annual rate, highest since February
The Consumer Price Index in June rose 2.7% on an annual basis, in line with economists' predictions.
Nvidia says Trump admin. letting it sell advanced computer chips to China
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the Trump administration is letting it sell its advanced H20 computer chips to China — a reversal in policy.
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Bondi ousts Justice Department's top ethics official
Joseph Tirrell, who led the Departmental Ethics Office, wrote on LinkedIn that he received a letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi on Friday terminating him.
ICE says many in immigration detention no longer qualify for bond hearings
The Trump administration has dramatically curtailed the ability for those facing deportation to be released from immigration detention.
Russia calls Trump's demand for Ukraine ceasefire in 50 days unacceptable
As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."
Mike Waltz fields questions at confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador
Mike Waltz, President Trump's former national security adviser, testified Tuesday at his Senate confirmation hearing to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Senate to move on Trump request to cut foreign aid, public media funding
Some senators have concerns as Congress faces a Friday deadline to act on the rescissions request.
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Popular yogurt recalled nationwide due to possible plastic pieces
Plastic pieces were discovered in the dome toppers of YoCrunch products, the FDA said in a recall alert.
The rise in body image concerns among kids
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Nicotine pouch ingestions among children have surged, new study finds
The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found a 763% increase in the rate of reported nicotine pouch ingestions among children younger than 6 from 2020 to 2023.
FDA approves new blue food dye derived from gardenia fruit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new blue color additive derived from the fruit of the gardenia, a flowering evergreen, for use in a variety of drinks and candies.
Disaster registry may offer false sense of security, disability advocates warn
Several states have registries to prioritize help for vulnerable residents in natural disasters. But many disability advocates say they endanger people with mobility problems by giving a false sense of security.
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Erotic ancient mosaic stolen by Nazi captain returns to Pompeii
The mosaic shows a pair of lovers who are partially undressed. The tile may have been in a bedroom floor, Pompeii officials said.
FBI shares images of Iran officials accused in Robert Levinson's abduction
The FBI released seeking information posters for three Iranian intelligence officers accused in the 2007 abduction of retired FBI special agent Robert Levinson.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
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AI-generated porn scandal rocks oldest university in Hong Kong
The university sparked outrage over a perceived lenient punishment after it said it had only sent a warning letter to the student and demanded he apologize.
Men sentenced to over 4 years in prison for cutting down iconic tree
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for cutting down the iconic Sycamore Gap Tree in a "deliberate and mindless" act.
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Erotic ancient mosaic stolen by Nazi captain returns to Pompeii
The mosaic shows a pair of lovers who are partially undressed. The tile may have been in a bedroom floor, Pompeii officials said.
Nick Offerman brings humor and heart to "Smurfs" role
Nick Offerman talks about his role in the new "Smurfs" movie and how its message about community and purpose mirrors his own beliefs.
Cal Raleigh makes Home Run Derby history
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John Morgan's next chapter
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Nick Offerman joins new "Smurfs" movie
Nick Offerman joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about voicing Ken, the brother of Papa Smurf, in the new "Smurfs" movie that follows the tiny blue heroes on a daring rescue mission.
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How do you stop an AI model from turning Nazi? What the Grok drama reveals.
The latest Grok controversy is revealing not for the extremist outputs, but for how it exposes a fundamental dishonesty in AI development.
Nvidia says Trump admin. letting it sell advanced computer chips to China
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the Trump administration is letting it sell its advanced H20 computer chips to China — a reversal in policy.
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.
Trump attends major energy and AI summit in Pittsburgh
Some political leaders and big names from the tech and AI industries were at the Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit
Court blocks FTC's "click-to-cancel" rule
A Federal Trade Commission rule that would have made it easier for Americans to cancel unwanted online subscriptions was set to go into effect Monday, but a federal appeals court struck it down last week. Shira Ovide, writer of the Tech Friend newsletter at the Washington Post, joins CBS News' "The Daily Report" with more.
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What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
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Teenager wants to cure skin cancer with soap
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How to vet scientific research
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North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
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AI-generated porn scandal rocks oldest university in Hong Kong
The university sparked outrage over a perceived lenient punishment after it said it had only sent a warning letter to the student and demanded he apologize.
Beyonce's unreleased music stolen in Atlanta
Beyonce's unreleased music, footage, show plans and concert set lists for her "Cowboy Carter" tour were stolen from a rented car in Atlanta on July 8, police said. CBS News' Michael George has the latest details.
Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen in Atlanta after car break-in, police say
Unreleased music by Beyoncé was stolen from a vehicle in Atlanta last week as the singer was in town for her Cowboy Carter Tour, according to police.
Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini convicted in Lake Tahoe murder case
Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini has been found guilty in the murder of his father-in-law and the attempted murder of his mother-in-law at their home in Lake Tahoe more than four years ago.
Man gets 65 years in prison for killing woman whose daughter remains missing
Jose Morales, 48, was convicted by a jury of murder and evidence tampering in Christine Holloway's killing. Their baby daughter, Vanessa, disappeared at the time and remains missing.
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What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Massive black hole merger forms one 225 times the mass of the sun
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
Privately funded crew returns to Earth after space station visit
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
Mars rock could fetch millions at auction
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Axiom space crew returns from historic trip
Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary and the U.S. are returning from the International Space Station following the historic Axiom Mission 4 trip. CBS News' consultant Bill Harwood joins with more details.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Trump heads to Pittsburgh for AI announcement
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Animals threatened by Arctic sea ice melt
Tuesday is "Arctic Sea Ice Day," created underscore the needs of animals in northern Canada threatened by Arctic sea ice melt. Alysa McCall, director of conservation outreach for Polar Bears International, and Kieran McIver, director of field operations for polar Bears International, joined CBS News to talk about the day.
Waltz faces questions about Signal group chat
Mike Waltz was on Capitol Hill Tuesday for his confirmation hearing to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Father of 3 Marines violently detained by ICE
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