Biden: Americans should "pay attention" to Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
President Joe Biden has made a historical pilgrimage to what he calls "America's freedom church" to mark Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
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This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 15
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," we examine the scandals roiling Washington, including the discovery of documents marked classified at President Biden's residence and former office and the controversy swirling around newly elected GOP Rep. George Santos, and hear from Reps. Daniel Goldman and Chris Stewart.
White House criticized over transparency
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses the criticism the White House is facing about transparency regarding the classified documents at President Biden's home and former office and what the administration is saying.
More classified documents found at Biden's home
Lawyers for President Biden found more documents marked as classified at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, than previously known, the White House acknowledged in a statement Saturday. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
More documents marked as classified found at Biden's home, White House says
A White House lawyer said that a total of six pages of documents marked as classified were found during a search of President Biden's private library.
The Saturday Six: Kate Winslet helps kid journalist, ringtail cat found and more
In case you missed it, the Earth's ozone layer is recovering and a little girl found an ancient fossil hiding underwater.
Special counsel prepares for Biden documents probe
The White House is under fire due to the possible improper handling of classified documents from when President Biden was vice president. Special counsel Robert Hur has been appointed to oversee the investigation. Adriana Diaz has the latest.
Rep. Comer on Biden documents probe
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins us to discuss her interview with Rep. James Comer, the Republican chair of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, which is investigating the classified documents found in President Biden's former office and Delaware home.
Comer says subpoenas are on the table for White House, Archives
Chairman James Comer said subpoenas could come as early as the end of January.
Biden's Wilmington home front and center in document drama
It's President Joe Biden's refuge from Washington. Now, it's central to a Justice Department inquiry.
Attorney Bob Bauer is representing Biden in the classified documents matter
Bauer was White House counsel in the Obama administration and a top attorney in Biden's 2020 presidential campaign.
Latest on Biden special counsel probe
Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed prosecutor Robert Hur to serve as special counsel in the probe into classified documents discovered at President Biden's former office and Delaware home. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on the appointee and what the next steps will be in the investigation.
Biden meeting with Japanese PM
President Biden is meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Friday. It's the first meeting between the two leaders since Japan announced its biggest military buildup since World War II. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the high-stakes meeting.
Congress reacts to Biden documents probe
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan says the investigation into classified documents found at President Biden's former office and home raises questions about the Justice Department. He spoke with Major Garrett for the upcoming episode of "The Takeout." Then CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined "Red and Blue" to break down where the investigation stands now that Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel.
Political fallout from Biden documents
Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the political fallout after a second batch of documents with classified markings were discovered at President Biden's home.
Special counsel for Biden docs probe
Robert Hur has been appointed as special counsel and will oversee the investigation into how documents with classified markings came to be located at two unauthorized locations connected to President Biden. Adriana Diaz reports.
Jordan and House Judiciary prepare to probe matters involving two presidents
"Right now there are tons of questions," the Ohio Republican and committee's chairman said on the CBS News podcast "The Takeout."
Legal expert on Biden documents probe
Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed Robert Hur, former U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland, as special counsel to investigate classified materials that were found in President Biden's home and a former office. CBS News national correspondent Adriana Diaz reported on the appointment. Then, David Weinstein, a former federal prosecutor, discussed what the investigation could look like.
Special counsel appointed in Biden documents probe
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday announced the appointment of Robert Hur as special counsel to oversee the investigation into classified documents found at the former office and home of President Biden. The announcement came hours after the White House acknowledged a small number of classified documents were found in Mr. Biden’s garage in Delaware. Adriana Diaz reports.
Special counsel to lead Biden documents probe
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the appointment of a special counsel to lead the investigation into classified documents discovered at President Biden's former D.C. office and his Wilmington home. Watch Garland's full statement and CBS News analysis in this Special Report anchored by Norah O'Donnell.
Special counsel inquiry into Biden documents
Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Richard Hur as special counsel to oversee the investigation into classified materials found at President Biden's home and former office. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join "Red and Blue" with the latest on this developing story.
Who is Robert Hur, the special counsel overseeing the Biden documents probe?
Hur served as the top federal prosecutor for Maryland from 2018 to 2021, having been appointed to the role by Trump and unanimously confirmed by the Senate.
What we know about the Biden documents
Here's what we know so far about the discovery of documents with classified markings at President Biden's former office in Washington and home in Delaware.
Special counsel to investigate Biden documents
Attorney General Merrick Garland has named Robert Hur as a special counsel to oversee an investigation into documents with classified markings found at President Biden's former office and private residence. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz has been following this story and joins us to discuss the latest.
Classified documents found in second location
CBS News has learned that more classified documents were found in at least one additional location associated with President Biden. The White House did not disclose the information until Monday after requests from CBS News. Adriana Diaz reports.
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Iran claims strikes on ships in Strait of Hormuz and U.S. base in Kuwait
Iran says it targeted U.S. facilities in Kuwait and struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that were under "aerial escort" from the U.S.
Spain sends over 25,000 migrants back to Morocco from Ceuta; dozens dead
The president of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, estimated that 60,000 migrants had entered the enclave from Morocco and said that at least 34 people had died.
Trump says Hamas agreed to next phase of Gaza peace deal, including disarmament
The president says Hamas and his international "Board of Peace" have agreed on the next steps in a peace deal that includes Hamas' disarmament in the Gaza Strip.
U.S. probing if Iran was behind cyberattack on water systems in 7 states
Malicious cyber activity affected technology at water systems in at least seven states this week, including Minnesota, leading authorities to dig into whether Iranian actors are behind the attack, CBS News has learned.
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Democrats demand training info on ICE agent who killed immigrant in Maine
Two Democrats are demanding details and records about the training of an ICE officer who shot and killed a Colombian immigrant in Maine, according to a letter obtained by CBS News.
Peptide vendor sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison: "An incredible trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly six years in prison after finding the business deceived customers and sold products that were adulterated with steroids.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
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Pentagon weighs eliminating civilian tenure at military academies, draft memo says
The Pentagon is considering a sweeping remake of military higher education, including an end to civilian tenure and a "line-by-line" review of courses, according to a draft memo obtained by CBS News.
Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
Lawsuit alleges that a drive storing $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
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Canelo Álvarez prepares for his return to the boxing ring
Boxer Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" about his return to the ring, building his career and his future in the sport.
New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
Lawyer for Rep. Miller's ex-wife files for restraining order amid abuse claims
The ex-wife of GOP Rep. Max Miller asked a court to issue a restraining order blocking Miller from contacting her lawyer, as the Ohio congressman faces allegations of abuse — which he denies.
Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems"
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
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New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems"
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
American Airlines makes its flight refund policy more restrictive
American Airlines is tightening its flight refund and cancellation policy. Here's what to know.
Poll analysis on cost of living and whether political parties have answers
Big majorities of Americans have said their incomes are not keeping up with inflation, and feel the president isn't focused enough on the issue.
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Lawyer for Rep. Miller's ex-wife files for restraining order amid abuse claims
The ex-wife of GOP Rep. Max Miller asked a court to issue a restraining order blocking Miller from contacting her lawyer, as the Ohio congressman faces allegations of abuse — which he denies.
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Democrats demand training info on ICE agent who killed immigrant in Maine
Two Democrats are demanding details and records about the training of an ICE officer who shot and killed a Colombian immigrant in Maine, according to a letter obtained by CBS News.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Ukrainian ambassador tracks how Kyiv's relationship with D.C. has evolved
The outgoing Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. says Ukraine has been able to combat what she said characterized as a prior, erroneous narrative that Russia was winning the war, now in its fifth year.
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Pentagon weighs eliminating civilian tenure at military academies, draft memo says
The Pentagon is considering a sweeping remake of military higher education, including an end to civilian tenure and a "line-by-line" review of courses, according to a draft memo obtained by CBS News.
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Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
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Spain sends over 25,000 migrants back to Morocco from Ceuta; dozens dead
The president of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, estimated that 60,000 migrants had entered the enclave from Morocco and said that at least 34 people had died.
FIFA official resigns in protest of World Cup investment plan
The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a $20 billion privatization plan, but soccer's governing body is doubling down and criticizing the media.
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Iran claims strikes on ships in Strait of Hormuz and U.S. base in Kuwait
Iran says it targeted U.S. facilities in Kuwait and struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that were under "aerial escort" from the U.S.
Famed climber Nirmal Purja among 10 missing on Pakistan peak; 4 bodies recovered
Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing on Pakistan's Broad Peak located four bodies and were looking for the others, officials said. Acclaimed climber Nirmal Purja was among the missing.
Ukrainian ambassador tracks how Kyiv's relationship with D.C. has evolved
The outgoing Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. says Ukraine has been able to combat what she said characterized as a prior, erroneous narrative that Russia was winning the war, now in its fifth year.
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swings into theaters
Just weeks after "Supergirl" underperformed at the box office, the ninth live-action Spider-Man film since 2002 is expected to premiere with a projected global opening of as much as $465 million. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss.
From the archives: Spider-Man creator Stan Lee
The creator of such superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four, Stan Lee (1922-2018) was a comic book genius whose characters made him a superhero himself to legions of fans. In this report that originally aired Jan. 17, 2016, Lee talked with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan about his marvelous life story that, fittingly, was published in comic-book form.
Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
Lawsuit alleges that a drive storing $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winner for "Once" (which became a Tony Award-winning musical), died July 29, 2026 at age 56. In this March 17, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, Hansard talked with Anthony Mason about growing up as a street performer in Dublin, and his meteoric rise to fame as a member of the rock band The Frames and (with Markéta Irglová) half of the duo The Swell Season. Also: A web extra featuring Hansard busking on the streets of New York City.
Actor Jared Leto facing allegations
Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct, which he has denied. In a new BBC documentary, four women accuse Leto of targeting them when they were underage. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
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Is Iran targeting the U.S. water supply?
Investigators are examining whether Iran was involved with a series of cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and other states. Nicole Sganga reports.
U.S. probing Minnesota water systems hackings
The U.S. is investigating whether Iran hacked more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota, CBS News has learned. Nicole Sganga reports.
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.
Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems"
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
Altman expresses support for AI slowdown
Emily Birnbaum, a corporate lobbying reporter at Bloomberg News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C., mean for the industry as he voices his support for pacing AI development.
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How plants feel
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 sent to the U.S.
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.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
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.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
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.
How AI data centers impact the environment
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.
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Dad who gave gun to school shooter sentenced
Colin Gray, the father of the teen who was convicted of killing four in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors said he ignored warning signs, giving his son an assault-style semiautomatic rifle and ammunition as a gift.
Concerning cyberattacks on water facilities
The U.S. is investigating whether Iran is behind the attacks on water facilities in at least seven states. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Rep. Max Miller denies abuse allegations
Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller has drawn scrutiny after his ex-wife said he abused her and their young daughter. Miller denies the allegations. Democrats want an ethics investigation.
New details on Nancy Guthrie investigation
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who has led the local investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, spoke to CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti and revealed more details on the probe.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
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.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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All eyes are on Israel's response after President Trump announced that Hamas agreed to the next phase of the Gaza peace plan. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Aaron MacLean report.
Canelo Álvarez on his drive to fight and win
With over 60 wins and world titles across four weight divisions, champion boxer Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez has become an icon in Mexico. "CBS Mornings" sat down with Álvarez to learn what drives him.
Trans athlete debate heats up in the WNBA
The debate over transgender athletes has overtaken the WNBA after a co-owner of the Seattle Storm was fined for her heated exchange with fans of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. Cunningham is known for her stance against trans athletes in women's sports.
Dad who gave gun to school shooter sentenced
Colin Gray, the father of the teen who was convicted of killing four in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors said he ignored warning signs, giving his son an assault-style semiautomatic rifle and ammunition as a gift.
Why some menopausal women try testosterone
Some menopausal women are taking testosterone or other forms of hormone replacement therapy in order to circumvent certain symptoms. Dr. Taraneh Shirazian explains the potential risks and benefits.