11/19/19: Red and Blue
Full day of impeachment hearings on Capitol Hill; John Boehner honored on Capitol Hill
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Full day of impeachment hearings on Capitol Hill; John Boehner honored on Capitol Hill
Author and former broadcast journalist Luke Russert joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "Look for Me There," how he handled the loss of his father by traveling around the world, and his thoughts on the current state of the Republican party heading into the 2024 Presidential elections, with former House Speaker John Boehner making a guest appearance as well.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he would not run for the leadership position again after he was ousted from the role Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion unpacks McCarthy's comments. Plus, MIT political science professor Charles Stewart III looks at the historical trends that led to McCarthy's ouster.
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Former Speaker Boehner, asked whether he thought Trump would step back or the party would abandon him, replied, "Hope springs eternal."
A rare bipartisan budget deal was met with an avalanche of criticism from conservative groups, but House Speaker John Boehner says such inflexibility led to this fall's government shutdown; and, for 34 years, the former U.S. Embassy in Iran's capital, Tehran, was off limits to Westerners, but Elizabeth Palmer got a rare look inside.
Paul Ryan tells 60 Minutes why he expects to avoid the party in-fighting former Speaker John Boehner faced
Ted Cruz talked with CBS' "Face the Nation" to discuss his recent vice presidential pick, his chances against opponent Donald Trump, and former House Speaker John Boehner's recent remarks. This is an extended cut of an interview that aired May 1, 2016.
No target was safe from Larry Wilmore at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. See the "Nightly Show" host's full act.
No target was safe from Larry Wilmore at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. See the "Nightly Show" host's full act.
President Obama had one last chance to get some digs in on the media and politicians at the final White House Correspondents' Dinner of his presidency. Watch the president's remarks.
President Obama had one last chance to get some digs in on the media and politicians at the final White House Correspondents' Dinner of his presidency. Watch the president's remarks.
President Obama had one last chance to get some digs in on the media and politicians at the final White House Correspondents' Dinner of his presidency. Watch the president's remarks.
In a humorous video that aired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Obama revealed how he would ease his way into retirement. He gets a little help from Joe Biden and John Boehner too.
The GOP presidential candidate says recent criticism from the former House speaker proves that he is the real outsider in the race, not Donald Trump.
Actress Susan Sarandon says she's more afraid of Hillary Clinton than Donald Trump. The Academy Award winner explained on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" why she had to "break up" with Hillary Clinton.
Ted Cruz picked up a significant endorsement Friday ahead of Indiana's Tuesday's primary. The state's governor, Mike Pence, officially backed Cruz on a radio show hosted by Greg Garrison. CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez joins CBSN with more on how significant this endorsement will be for the Texas senator.
Former House Speaker John Boehner is getting vocal about the race for president. Boehner let loose on Ted Cruz, who is trying to turn the GOP against Donald Trump ahead of Indiana's crucial primary. CBSN political contributor Hogan Gidley joins CBSN with more on Boehner's remarks and if they will hurt Cruz's attempts to unite the Republican Party.
A TV station in Baltimore was evacuated after a man in an animal costume threatened to blow up the building; about 6,000 immigrants who escaped poverty and violence in East Africa have resettled in Lewiston, Maine
At a Stanford University forum, former House Speaker John Boehner didn't mince words about Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz. He referred to Cruz as "Lucifer," among other things. In Indiana, Cruz brushed off the insult. Julianna Goldman has more.
Former House Speaker John Boehner went after Republican candidate Ted Cruz, calling him "Lucifer in the flesh." Cruz slammed back, saying that Boehner is Trump's new "texting buddy." CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN to discuss the newest GOP feud.
Former House Speaker John Boehner joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "On the House: A Washington Memoir." In it, he discusses the lawmakers he calls "political terrorists," and the future of the Republican Party.
The former House speaker rose to his leadership position on a wave of Tea Party support in 2011 before resigning in 2015, and has been accused of opening the door to a new era of GOP extremism.
In his new book "One the House: A Washington Memoir," Former Speaker of the House John Boehner condemns the modern GOP for its extremism and polarization and criticizes former President Donald Trump. Boehner joined CBSN to discuss his role in the GOP's devolution and what he sees as the future of the party.
The former Speaker discusses his new memoir, "On the House," and why he says "crazies" have taken over the Republican Party.
In 2015 House Speaker and 13-term Republican Congressman John Boehner decided to end his career on the Hill, his departure hastened by clashes with ideologues within his own party. Now, in a scorching new memoir, "On the House," Boehner writes that those forces are hurting the country, and threaten the GOP's survival. Boehner talks with "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson about the January 6th insurrection, partisan media, and what he calls "political terrorists" who play to the party base.
Iran warns any new U.S. attacks will bring a "bad result," as President Trump acknowledges the ceasefire is faltering and violence flares in Lebanon.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
A deal is taking shape for the U.S. and Ukraine to jointly develop and build weapons that have been at the forefront of the wars in both Ukraine and Iran.
Trade, Taiwan and tensions with Iran are surefire topics for President Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned his position, stepping aside amid a swirl of reports that his tenure was coming to an end.
The operator of the MV Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
University of Toronto researchers say cellphone data shows a major drop not only in Canadian tourists visiting the U.S., "but also in business-related travel."
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
"I'd been checking the status feverishly to see if anything was in my bank account," one small business owner said.
CPI gas price index has surged 28% from a year ago, while overall energy costs are up nearly 18%, new inflation data shows.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
"I'd been checking the status feverishly to see if anything was in my bank account," one small business owner said.
CPI gas price index has surged 28% from a year ago, while overall energy costs are up nearly 18%, new inflation data shows.
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, a crucial step in President Trump's push to make Warsh the central bank's leader, replacing Jerome Powell.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned his position, stepping aside amid a swirl of reports that his tenure was coming to an end.
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, a crucial step in President Trump's push to make Warsh the central bank's leader, replacing Jerome Powell.
The Justice Department defended itself after the Wall Street Journal revealed it has received subpoenas in connection with a leak investigation.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
A recent survey by the Alzheimer's Association found most adults think maintaining brain health is very important, but they don't know what steps to take. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
Daily physical activity is one of the important steps to building healthy habits to lower the risk of dementia. As part of a three-part series, "Brain Health: From Awareness to Action," Alzheimer's Association President and CEO Joanne Pike joins "CBS Mornings" with tips on incorporating exercise into your routine as part of their "(re)think your brain" initiative. Learn more about their "6-Step Challenge" at rethinkyourbrain.org (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association)
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
The 18 Americans who were aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have returned to the U.S. and are now in quarantine. One remains in the biocontainment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center after testing positive. Ian Lee has more.
Russia tested a new long-range missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads, months after the last treaty with the U.S. expired.
Despite a fifth of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's fellow Labour Party lawmakers calling on him to step down, he says he'll "get on with governing."
University of Toronto researchers say cellphone data shows a major drop not only in Canadian tourists visiting the U.S., "but also in business-related travel."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the $1.5 trillion the Pentagon is seeking is "admittedly a historic budget."
Iran warns any new U.S. attacks will bring a "bad result," as President Trump acknowledges the ceasefire is faltering and violence flares in Lebanon.
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, the stars and executive producers of "Dutton Ranch," sit down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about reprising their "Yellowstone" roles for the series spinoff. The series premieres May 15 on Paramount+.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.
Inspired by a true story, Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers as they discover more than $20 million of cartel cash during a drug raid and reveals corruption within the department. But now the real-life officers involved in the raid are suing Damon and Affleck through their production company. Carter Evans reports.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Supreme Court ushers in a new era of gerrymandering; the legacy of CBS News Radio; motherless daughters; comedian Martin Short; rebuilding L.A.; remembering Ted Turner; and Martha Stewart prepares a Mother's Day breakfast.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand Tuesday in Elon Musk's high-profile lawsuit against Altman's company. Altman defended the company against Musk's allegations that OpenAI betrayed its founding mission by becoming a for-profit entity. New York Times tech reporter Natallie Rocha joins CBS News to discuss.
President Trump departed the White House for Beijing on Tuesday to attend a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Chris McGuire, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News to unpack the topics the leaders are expected to discuss.
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.
A hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the Canvas breach and threatened to leak data involving 275 million individuals if schools did not pay a ransom.
CBS News contributor Arthur Brooks offers advice on navigating hate from internet trolls and provides more details on what prompts negative discourse online.
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
The Justice Department announced criminal charges against the ship operator in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse that killed six people in 2024. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, California, faces a 10-year prison sentence for pleading guilty to acting as a covert agent for China. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel has more.
The search for Nancy Guthrie has spanned 100 days, and key evidence in the case is still under analysis. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
A suspect is in custody after appearing to be shooting at random near three college campuses in Massachusetts. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Two people are in critical condition after a gunman in Cambridge, Massachusetts, began randomly firing at cars on a busy street, officials say. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand Tuesday in Elon Musk's high-profile lawsuit against Altman's company. Altman defended the company against Musk's allegations that OpenAI betrayed its founding mission by becoming a for-profit entity. New York Times tech reporter Natallie Rocha joins CBS News to discuss.
President Trump departed the White House for Beijing on Tuesday to attend a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Chris McGuire, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News to unpack the topics the leaders are expected to discuss.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen and FBI director Kash Patel had a second tense exchange Tuesday during Patel's testimony before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee, this time over the firing of FBI agents.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen and FBI director Kash Patel had a heated moment Tuesday as Van Hollen questioned Patel about allegations of excessive drinking that were reported on by the Atlantic. The moment came during a Senate hearing on the 2027 fiscal budgets for various federal law enforcement agencies.
Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy asked Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about military options to open the Strait of Hormuz, and about reports of an apparent intelligence assessment on Iran's nuclear capacity that may contradict President Trump's past statements. The exchange occurred during a Senate panel hearing on the Pentagon's 2027 budget request.