What we know about the bipartisan border deal
Senate negotiators are preparing the final text of what could be the most consequential immigration legislation in nearly 40 years. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.
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Sen. Scott on the Republican party's future
Sen. Tim Scott was just steps behind former President Donald Trump when he claimed victory in the New Hampshire primary yesterday. Scott weighed in on the campaign between Trump and U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley, and what the future of the Republican party should look like.
Biden wins UAW endorsement
President Biden is gearing up for a potential clash with former President Donald Trump as he secures a major boost with the endorsement of the United Auto Workers. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes has more.
Biden wins New Hampshire primary as write-in
President Joe Biden won the Democratic primary in New Hampshire easily as a write-in candidate over challenger Dean Phillips. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more on the Biden campaign so far, and the signals that his team is already focused on the general election.
How will the U.S. respond to attack in Jordan?
President Biden has vowed to respond to the drone attack on a base in Jordan that killed three U.S. troops and injured more than two dozen others. David Martin and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan explain what that response could look like.
Senate, White House near border policy deal
Key border policy negotiators say the White House and Senate are near a deal. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa have the details.
Biden vows response after attack in Jordan
President Biden says the U.S. will respond to a drone attack that killed three American service members in Jordan on Sunday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and contributor Sam Vinograd have more.
Biden campaigns in South Carolina
President Biden was back in South Carolina over the weekend, just one week ahead of the Democratic presidential primary. Mr. Biden is looking to build momentum among Black voters in the state that helped save his campaign against Donald Trump in 2020. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson has more.
Trump, Haley condemn deadly drone attack
Both Nikki Haley and Donald Trump responded to the drone attack on a U.S. base in Jordan that killed three American service members. Trump said in a social media post that the attack was a "consequence of Joe Biden's weakness" while Haley called the attack shameful at a campaign rally. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
Senate on verge of bipartisan border deal
A bipartisan deal on border security with support in the Senate and from President Biden could come within the next few days. But the bill is facing opposition from former President Donald Trump and some of his allies in Congress, particularly in the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on that and House GOP efforts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Trump's legal battles after defamation case
Donald Trump has said he'll appeal the verdict ordering him to pay more than $83 million to E. Jean Carroll for defamation, but he's going to be busy with a host of other legal cases coming up for trial. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Biden envoy "very concerned" about another front in Israel-Hamas war
Amos Hochstein, a White House envoy and top energy adviser to President Biden, says "we should all be very concerned about another front" in the war between Israel and Hamas that would escalate to an all-out conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
UAW chief Shawn Fain explains Biden endorsement
Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers, explains why the union endorsed President Biden's reelection, saying he "cannot fathom" supporting former President Donald Trump.
Biden, senators on verge of striking immigration deal
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Congress is on the verge of striking a deal with the Biden administration that would enact sweeping new border controls, including the authority to pause asylum processing during spikes in migrant crossings, three people familiar with the talks told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports from the border in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Biden campaigns in South Carolina, Trump in Nevada
President Biden is in South Carolina this weekend ahead of his party's first primary of the year, while former President Donald Trump held a rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he did not mention the $83.3. million judgement against him in the E. Jean Carroll case. Christina Ruffini reports.
Trump campaign reacts to $80M+ damages ruling
A Manhattan jury on Friday ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll for defaming her. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak examines the potential political fallout from the decision.
Recent deepfakes raise new concerns about AI
A robocall impersonating President Biden and fake explicit images of Taylor Swift are the latest deepfakes raising questions about the threats of artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Johnson: Senate border deal "dead on arrival"
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson sent a letter to his GOP colleagues Friday warning legislation coming out of the Senate, if reports about what is in it are true, would be "dead on arrival" in the lower chamber. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Analyzing Haley's chances in GOP primary
Nikki Haley has vowed to stay in the race for the GOP presidential nomination, despite losing to Donald Trump in Iowa and New Hampshire and polling behind the former president in South Carolina by double digits. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBS News to discuss Haley's campaign as well as President Biden's reelection bid, third-party candidates and the situation at the southern border.
Biden heads to South Carolina this weekend
President Biden will be in South Carolina on Saturday after winning the New Hampshire primary with a write-in campaign and picking up an endorsement from the United Auto Workers this week. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on Mr. Biden's reelection efforts.
Biden campaign's abortion rights strategy
CBS News has exclusive details into President Biden's 2024 campaign strategy, highlighting his plan to rally voters around the critical issue of abortion rights. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
U.S. and U.K. lead strikes on Houthis
President Biden said overnight that strikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen were meant to demonstrate that the U.S. and its allies "will not tolerate" the group's attacks in the Red Sea.
Defense secretary resumes duties in hospital
The White House says President Biden has full confidence in Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin despite not having been notified for three days about Ausin being admitted to an intensive care unit. Austin said he takes full responsibility about disclosure and is said to be recovering at Walter Reed and has resumed all of his duties. Weijia Jiang reports.
Vermont towns clean up as floodwaters recede
Communities in the Northeastern region of the U.S. are beginning to clean up from devastating floods after a torrential storm dumped two months' worth of rain in just two days. Vermont state officials said the event has caused tens of millions of dollars in damages to homes, local businesses, and cars while washing away local infrastructure. Meg Oliver reports.
Trump defamation trial wrapping up
Donald Trump briefly testified in his civil defamation trial Thursday. A jury will soon decide what damages, if any, he must pay to writer E. Jean Carroll. In between court appearances and campaign stops, the former president appears to be trying to kill a potential bipartisan border security deal in the Senate. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
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Justice Department releases initial trove of Epstein files under new law
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law. Follow live updates here.
Motive sought after suspect in Brown shooting, MIT professor's murder found dead
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
Greg Biffle's wife texted "we're in trouble" before crash, her mother says
Cathy Grossu, the mother-in-law of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, said she had seen the family a day before the fatal crash.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
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Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Stefanik ends bid for New York governor, says she won't seek reelection
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek reelection to Congress.
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Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Trump reaches deal with 9 major drugmakers to lower prices
Nine drug manufacturers will offer their drugs to Medicaid recipients at most-favored-nation discounts in exchange for tariff exemptions.
Judge in nursing home bankruptcy case gives families fresh hope
A bankruptcy judge blocked an attempt by a nursing home chain's primary investor to shield himself from settlement payments and liability in lawsuits over allegations of poor care.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
Stefanik ends bid for New York governor, says she won't seek reelection
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek reelection to Congress.
More than 60,000 pages of Epstein files already released so far this year
The latest deluge of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, released by the Justice Department, adds to a huge trove of documents and photos that have already been made public.
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Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
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U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
3 killed in knife attack in Taiwan, suspect falls to his death from store
Police said the suspect was declared dead at a hospital after jumping from the building's sixth floor, the Central News Agency reported.
Ukraine claims strike on oil tanker as Putin plays down peace prospects
Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.
Australia announces gun buyback plan just days after Bondi Beach attack
Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to "get guns off our streets," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
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Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
Kiefer Sutherland recalls "extraordinary" day on set with Rob Reiner
Kiefer Sutherland recalls Rob Reiner's reaction to filming Jack Nicholson's famous scene in "A Few Good Men."
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for robbery, drug convictions
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
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Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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.
Japanese woman marries AI boyfriend
People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.
TikTok nears deal to avoid U.S. ban
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a group of investors in America, a source familiar with the deal tells CBS News. Jo Ling Kent has more.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Epstein survivor on partial files release
The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.
New photos in initial trove of Epstein files
The Justice Department on Friday released a batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Erica Brown and Katrina Kaufman report.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Search for motive in Brown and MIT shootings
The manhunt for the suspect in Saturday's deadly shooting at Brown University is finally over. Police discovered 48-year-old Claudio Manuel Neves Valente dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday night. CBS News' Anna Schecter explains what led to the discovery.
New Epstein files: What we've learned so far
The Department of Justice has released hundreds of thousands of files related to the criminal prosecutions of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
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Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Epstein survivor on partial files release
The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.
Trump holding North Carolina rally on economy
President Trump is holding a rally in North Carolina on Friday as he works to turn around public opinion on the economy. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Doctor joins Secret Santa to surprise strangers
As you've no doubt heard, Santa Claus is coming to town. In fact, he's already been to Baltimore. Steve Hartman met him "On the Road."
Trump announces deals to lower drug prices
President Trump announced new agreements on Friday with nine pharmaceutical companies aimed at making certain prescription drugs cheaper. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the details.