FDA approves another generic abortion pill
Federal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from abortion opponents.
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Pope criticizes those who say they're pro-life but support death penalty
Pope Leo XIV has for the first time waded into an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church.
Manchin on possible government shutdown
Major Garrett sits down with former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin to discuss whether Congress is headed toward a government shutdown as President Trump refuses to meet with Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer about the funding bill. Manchin also discusses how the Democratic Party has left West Virginia behind and whether he plans to pursue a future presidential run.
Takeaways from Kamala Harris' new book
Former Vice President Kamala Harris writes about her whirlwind 2024 presidential campaign in "107 Days," her new memoir that hit shelves on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin Gómez has details from the book.
Kamala Harris details 2024 run in new memoir
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' new memoir, "107 Days," about her 2024 presidential campaign, is now available. Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha and former Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Biden officially announces reelection campaign
President Biden released a video Tuesday morning announcing he is running for reelection in 2024. The announcement is exactly four years after he tossed his hat into the 2020 race. Weijia Jiang joins Gayle King from the White House for a CBS News Special Report.
Special Report: Biden addresses bank crisis
President Biden addressed the nation on Monday about the government's response to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank in California and Signature Bank in New York. He said the overall banking system remains sound and taxpayers will not bear the costs. Tony Dokoupil anchored a CBS News Special Report with reporting and analysis from Weijia Jiang at the White House, Errol Barnett outside Silicon Valley Bank's headquarters in Santa Clara, California, and business analyst Jill Schlesinger.
Google enters second court battle against DOJ over alleged monopoly
The two sides will spend the next two weeks presenting evidence in a "remedy" trial that threatens to dismantle the search giant's empire.
Extended interview: Rep. James Comer
In the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett interviews Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky about his letter urging tech CEOs to testify on the radicalization of social media platforms users. Plus, Comer reacts to his committee's work surrounding both the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and former President Joe Biden's autopen use.
Comer says some Biden pardons could be undone
Republicans, including President Trump, have criticized former President Joe Biden's use of the autopen, alleging it was part of an effort to cover up cognitive decline. Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky told CBS News' Major Garrett that some Biden moves could be undone. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Justin Sayfie join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
Reporter's Notebook: Harris on Biden campaign
In an excerpt of her new book "107 Days," former Vice President Kamala Harris addresses former President Joe Biden's run for a second term. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
Harris on Biden's decision to run again
In a new book, former Vice President Kamala Harris is sharing her thoughts on President Biden's decision to run for reelection in 2024. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Michigan judge tosses case against 15 accused fake electors
A Michigan judge has dismissed the criminal cases against 15 people accused of acting falsely as electors for President Donald Trump in the 2020 election.
Biden chooses Delaware as site for presidential library
The Joe and Jill Biden Foundation, this past week, approved a 13-person governance board that is charged with steering the project.
Navy reverses demotion of Rep. Ronny Jackson, ex-White House doctor under Trump and Obama
Rep. Ronny Jackson said the Navy has restored his retired rank of rear admiral.
Why did Trump revoke Harris' security detail?
The Trump administration has ended Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris. While vice presidents by law typically receive a detail for six months after leaving office, former President Joe Biden signed an executive order in January to extend Harris' detail to 18 months. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Samantha Vinograd have the latest.
Union president on members' party allegiances
It's no secret that the Republican Party has been winning with blue-collar voters as of late, notably union members. A new piece from the New York Times says union leaders are fighting for the Democratic Party to "appeal more to their rank and file." Jimmy Williams, president of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Appeals court allows Trump administration to cut billions in foreign aid
A divided panel of appeals court judges says the Trump administration can suspend or terminate billions of dollars of congressionally appropriated funding for foreign aid.
Authorities launch investigation into ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
Federal officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term.
Student loan interest resumes for millions
The Trump administration will begin collecting interest from federal student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan starting Friday. Kate Wood, loans expert and writer at NerdWallet, joins CBS News to discuss what borrowers need to know.
Ex-Clinton staffer explains how autopen works
President Trump has long criticized and even ordered an investigation into former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen, calling it one of the biggest political scandals in U.S. history. Jack Shock, who had the authority to wield former President Bill Clinton's autopen when he worked as the director of presidential letters and messages, joins "The Takeout" to discuss how the autopen works.
How politics have changed since Biden's exit
It's been one year since former President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race. Since then, there have been historic political moments, from the first woman of color getting a major party's nomination to attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Fin Gómez take a look at where the Democratic Party stands since that moment, and what's in store for its future.
Examining the state of U.S. politics
It has been six months since President Trump's second term began, and one year since former President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. CBS News political director and executive director Fin Gomez joins to examine the state of U.S. politics.
Judge stops Biden-era medical debt rule
In the final days of his presidency, the Biden administration announced a rule to remove medical debt from Americans' credit reports. A federal judge in Texas last week blocked that rule from taking effect. Noam Levey, senior correspondent at KFF Health News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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U.S. strikes Iran after Trump accuses Tehran of "foolish violation" of ceasefire
The U.S. carried out retaliatory strikes against Iran on Friday after Iranian forces hit a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier.
Race to find survivors as Venezuela's earthquake death toll soars
The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela killed more than 900 people, and that toll is likely to keep rising as frantic rescue and recovery operations ramp up.
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Buttigieg says he was separated from his children after false report
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for public school students
The reading list will take effect starting in 2030.
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
"Regime Change" authors on Trump's "information bubble" and use of power
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
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Nurse who went above and beyond gets special send-off: "You're an angel"
Wynola Wayne received a special retirement send-off after 58 years as a nurse. One former patient, Marco Houpe, said, "If it wasn't for her then, I wouldn't be here today."
Video shows Boeing 777 making very low pass over Texas airfield
Data from flight tracking service FlightRadar24 showed the plane was no more than 25 feet above the ground during the low pass as it approached the Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center airport Wednesday.
Appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
Buttigieg says he was separated from his children after false report
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
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Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is spending trillions on AI. Investors want proof it'll pay off.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
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Buttigieg says he was separated from his children after false report
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Epstein's assistant grilled by lawmakers over Amex travel booked for women or girls
U.S. lawmakers recently grilled Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant Lesley Groff about Epstein's use of American Express to book travel for multiple women or girls.
"Regime Change" authors on Trump's "information bubble" and use of power
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
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Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
4 people convicted over insecticide deaths of tourist family at hotel
Investigators initially suspected food poisoning, but that was quickly dismissed after Turkish media reported that their hotel was dealing with a bedbug infestation.
Ukraine launches huge drone attack on Russia and occupied Crimea
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will ramp up attacks on Russia in an operation "aimed at compelling it to end the war."
AI helps decode new secrets from scrolls burned by Mount Vesuvius
An 18th-century archaeological dig uncovered a library of intact but charred scrolls. Their contents have been unreadable until recently.
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Appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
Comedian Druski to make history at BET Awards
Comedian and entertainer Druski will host the BET Awards on Sunday. At 31, he's the youngest host in the show's history. He gave "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson a preview of what to expect.
William Holden, Joseph Cotten mark bicentennial
In the lead-up to America's bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten.
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
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California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
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.
Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes
Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
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Billionaire Leon Black testifies on Epstein
Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday. After Black ended the interview, the committee issued two subpoenas. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and the U.S. strike on Iran.
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Mistrial ruled in Palisades Fire arson case
A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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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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Patients give beloved nurse special send-off
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story of a beloved nurse who got no ordinary retirement send-off after 58 years on the job.
Escaped giraffe spotted near Texas ranch
After spending two weeks on the loose, a giraffe named Gracie was spotted Friday just miles from the Texas ranch she escaped in the Texas Hill Country. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. loses first 2026 World Cup match to Turkey
The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team suffered its first loss of the 2026 World Cup Thursday night, but will still advance to the knockout round to face Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday. Nicole Valdes has more.
U.S. strikes Iran in response to ship attack
The U.S. struck back at Iran Friday after an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said U.S. aircraft hit Iran's missile and drone storage locations. Nikole Killion reports.
Red flag wildfire alerts issued for 8 states
Red flag wildfire warnings were posted Friday in eight states from the Pacific Northwest to the Desert Southwest, with gusts of dry air creating blowtorch-like conditions. Carter Evans reports.