Biden cracking down on "junk" health insurance plans
President Biden has rolled out a new set of initiatives intended to reduce health care costs.
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U.S. supporting Sweden joining NATO
President Biden will head to Europe for a five-day trip on Sunday, highlighted by the annual NATO summit in Lithuania. The number one item on the agenda: whether or not to expand the group's membership — after Biden hosted Sweden's prime minister yesterday. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby joins "America Decides" to discuss the White House's plan to urge all countries to agree to allow Sweden to join NATO.
White House cocaine investigation continues
The White House responded to the discovery of cocaine in the building in a press briefing Wednesday, but President Biden didn't answer shouted questions about it during a photo-op with Sweden's prime minister. There are still lingering questions over how the drug got there. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns is at the White House with the latest on the investigation.
Biden says his economic plans help red states
President Biden touted his economic agenda during a speech in South Carolina on Thursday. The president criticized Republican lawmakers for voting against the Inflation Reduction Act, while pointing out those measures are leading to job increases in red states. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins "America Decides" to discuss how the president is framing his economic policies to voters.
Talking "Bidenomics" in South Carolina
President Biden spoke at a plant in South Carolina Thursday, touting his administration's economic accomplishments and a plan the White House has dubbed "Bidenomics." He also called for a major commitment to improving the country's infrastructure. CBS News reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Nervous NATO allies on Russia's border look "to America for leadership"
With Russia's Vladimir Putin holding territory in Ukraine, America's Baltic allies are having "nightmares" about NATO unity - and American leadership.
Should Biden's 2024 campaign focus on unity?
President Biden stayed away from presidential politics at the White House's Fourth of July festivities with active-duty military families. In a speech, Biden asked the country to unify and defend democracy. Political strategists Maura Gillespie and Kristian Ramos join CBS News to discuss if a message of unity is the way to go in 2024.
Biden to meet with King Charles on upcoming European trip
President Biden has met with King Charles in the past before he became monarch and before Mr. Biden became president.
Student loan forgiveness plan struck down
The Supreme Court voted in a 6-3 decision to strike down the Biden administration's plan to forgive student loans through the HEROES Act. Biden responded by laying out a new plan to waive or modify student debt. Christina Ruffini reports.
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CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger answers your biggest questions after the Supreme Court ruling on Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
Court rejects student loan forgiveness plan
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court on Friday struck down a Biden administration plan to cancel billions of dollars in student debt. Major Garrett has the latest.
Biden speaks out after student loan ruling
President Biden delivered remarks criticizing the Supreme Court's decision to strike down his student loan forgiveness plan. In a 6-3 ruling Friday, the court's conservative majority said federal law does not allow the program to wipe out nearly half-a-trillion dollars in debt. Mr. Biden says he will take action to address the problem in other ways. Watch his full remarks and analysis in this CBS News Special Report.
Rulings on student debt, wedding website cases
The conservative Supreme Court majority on Friday struck down President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan while also ruling on a case involving LGBTQ rights, religious freedom and free speech. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports. Then CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson examines how the president could try to move forward with loan forgiveness.
Political fallout of Supreme Court decisions
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. And in a separate case, the justices ruled in favor of a designer who did not want to make wedding websites for same-sex couples. GOP consultant Terry Sullivan and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined CBS News to talk about the potential political fallout from the rulings.
Biden lays out "new path" for student loan relief after Supreme Court decision
"We'll use every tool at our disposal to get you the student debt relief you need to reach your dreams," President Biden said.
Here's what the Supreme Court ruling means for your student debt
Borrowers are now facing double whammy after high court rules against Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program.
Reaction to SCOTUS student loan decision
The fallout has already begun after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is unlawful. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, student loan expert Mark Kantrowitz, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion have more.
Loan forgiveness chances after SCOTUS ruling
After the Supreme Court's ruling invalidating the president's student loan forgiveness plan, is the Biden administration's effort to cancel student loan debt over? Dr. Laura McNeal, law professor at the University of Louisville and a lecturer at Columbia University, joins CBS News to share her perspective.
Breaking down the SCOTUS student loan ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is unlawful. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini have more on how the justices came to that decision.
Read the Supreme Court's Biden student loan forgiveness decision
The Supreme Court struck down President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, denying relief to 40 million Americans who stood to benefit from the program.
Democrats weigh future of affirmative action
The Supreme Court upended decades of legal precedent Thursday -- this time dissolving affirmative action in colleges. In response, the Biden administration announced a plan to promote diversity measures within colleges and universities. CBS News' Major Garrett and Nikole Killion report.
Biden responds to affirmative action ruling
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected affirmative action at U.S. colleges. A ruling stated that race-conscious admissions programs at both Harvard, a private university, and the public University of North Carolina, are unconstitutional. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Ed O'Keefe report.
2024 candidates focussed on fundraising
Former President Donald Trump's support fell a bit among Republicans following his indictment, according to an AP-NORC Center poll. Meanwhile, all the 2024 candidates are focused on fundraising before the end of the quarter. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Top White House adviser maps out Biden's economic agenda
Jared Bernstein, Council of Economic Advisers chairman, joins CBS News' chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa to discuss President Biden's new economic plan, which Mr. Biden unveiled Wednesday in Chicago.
What to know about sleep apnea after Biden revealed CPAP machine use
President Biden uses a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. Here's what to know about the sleeping disorder, which affects roughly 30 million Americans.
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Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward
In the first interview since his ex-wife's murder trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief in the aftermath.
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Iran warns new U.S. assault would see it expand "geography of the war"
As President Trump touts a looming decision on his next move in the war, Tehran says any "new aggression" would be met with different weapons in new places.
Family tied to suspected Chinese spy gave $4.4M to Newsom, Calif. politicians
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
Presidential TV pool suspended after Trump bans CNN
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
Flights to resume at NYC-area airports following equipment outage, FAA says
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
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JB Pritzker reveals he's lost 80 pounds with GLP-1s, asked about possible 2028 run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
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Bill Gates says Trump's AI views point to societal blind spot
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney requests investigation into holdout juror
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his truthfulness on a jury questionnaire.
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Man shot by ICE being detained with bullet still in his back, lawyer says
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
Lindsay Clancy's attorney requests investigation into holdout juror
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his truthfulness on a jury questionnaire.
Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
Family tied to suspected Chinese spy gave $4.4M to Newsom, Calif. politicians
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
Paramount Skydance reaches antitrust deal with states over Warner Bros. Discovery purchase
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
Paramount Skydance reaches antitrust deal with states over Warner Bros. Discovery purchase
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Bill Gates says Trump's AI views point to societal blind spot
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
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Man shot by ICE being detained with bullet still in his back, lawyer says
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
Family tied to suspected Chinese spy gave $4.4M to Newsom, Calif. politicians
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
Presidential TV pool suspended after Trump bans CNN
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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"Pictures to hurt you": A war photographer's final testament to Vietnam
"I want my pictures to hurt," British war photographer Sir Don McCullin told CBS News ahead of the publication of his final book: "Vietnam."
After 9 women murdered, police link 1 death to possible love triangle
The discovery of the nine bodies has fueled fear and anger, as authorities investigate whether a serial killer or killers were responsible.
Iran's early attacks on Bahrain caught Navy families and sailors by surprise
The scale and duration of Iran's response appeared to take the U.S. goverenment by surprise, three sources who were in Bahrain at the time told CBS News, in part because families hadn't yet been required to evacuate.
Italy's Meloni plans to limit foreign student numbers, ban face coverings in schools
Meloni said the government would bring the proposed legislation to the Council of Ministers, after which it would require parliamentary approval to become law.
Police officer wounded in shooting near synagogue on Yom Kippur
Police have not said what led to the shooting or whether the synagogue or Jewish community was targeted.
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Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst on 51st season
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's upcoming 51st season, which features some new twists and turns.
Ed Sheeran does first concert since backlash
Ed Sheeran performed alone at his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from the tour for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage, resulting in Sheeran's other openers leaving as well. Sheeran told fans he "never wanted to be an activist musician" amid the controversy. Vlad Duthiers has the latest.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Star Trek tech catches up with present day
This month marks 60 years since the first episode of Star Trek aired on TV, and Dave Malkoff shows how all these years later, the future is now.
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Jim VandeHei on Trump press ban, AI and more
Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei found a silver lining in the ongoing AI doom-and-gloom and co-wrote a modern survival guide called "Simplify: Do 50% More with 50% Less." Vandehei joins "The Takeout" to discuss the book, artificial intelligence and the Trump administration.
Tech companies sued over alleged AI slowdown
A new lawsuit alleges that several leading artificial intelligence companies violated antitrust laws by agreeing to a coordinated slowdown. Renée DiResta, associate research professor at Georgetown University's Massive Data Institute, joins with analysis.
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.
Betting apps accused of fueling addiction
Betting apps are being accused of fueling addictive behavior, especially for vulnerable gamblers. Alex Klavens, a data journalist for The New York Times, interviewed former DraftKings employees who claim the platform may have been targeting addicts. He joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his findings.
New poll shows worries about AI harm
Recent polling data shows that a large portion of Americans believe AI models could be used by other countries to harm humans. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Man shot by ICE agent facing deportation
Protesters are speaking out in Austin, Texas, following another shooting involving a federal immigration officer. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Attorney: Man shot by ICE agent still detained
An investigation is underway in Austin, Texas, after a federal immigration agent shot a man in the torso on Sunday. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
After 9 women murdered, police link 1 death to possible love triangle
The discovery of the nine bodies has fueled fear and anger, as authorities investigate whether a serial killer or killers were responsible.
Another shooting involving an ICE agent
A federal immigration agent shot a Venezuelan migrant in Austin, Texas, officials say. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Criminologists on Patrick Clancy interview
Meghan Sacks and Amy Shlosberg, criminologists and professors of criminology at Fairleigh Dickinson University, join "CBS Mornings" to break down Patrick Clancy's "60 Minutes" interview.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Banned news organizations sue Trump
CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Monday announced a lawsuit over President Trump's White House ban against them, calling it a "blatant violation" of the first amendment. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Concerns about Brazilian meat imports
In what it says is an attempt to bring down beef prices, the Trump administration is importing 660 million pounds of Brazilian beef. But "Fast Food Nation" author Eric Schlosser warns that this move will only lead to more food safety problems. Schlosser joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Jim VandeHei on Trump press ban, AI and more
Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei found a silver lining in the ongoing AI doom-and-gloom and co-wrote a modern survival guide called "Simplify: Do 50% More with 50% Less." Vandehei joins "The Takeout" to discuss the book, artificial intelligence and the Trump administration.
Idaho independent Todd Achilles on Senate run
A series of independents are mounting competitive Senate campaigns in red states, including Army veteran and former Idaho State Rep. Todd Achilles, who is running against 83-year-old Republican Sen. James Risch. Achilles joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign.
Cuban deputy foreign minister on oil blockade
Cuba's power grid collapsed on Friday, leaving millions on the island without electricity, marking the sixth known outage since President Trump cut off fuel to the country in January. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman spoke with Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossio about the blockade.