John Boehner on how the rise of ideologues harms America
In a scorching new memoir, "On the House," the former House Speaker writes that "political terrorists" playing to the party base are hurting the country, and threaten the GOP's survival.
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House Speaker Paul Ryan explains how his predecessor convinced him to take the job, and what advice Boehner gave him
House Speaker Paul Ryan explains how his predecessor convinced him to take the job, and what advice Boehner gave him.
House Speaker Rep. John Boehner bids farewell to the chamber he led for nearly five years, making way for Rep. Paul Ryan will become the next House speaker.
House Speaker Rep. John Boehner bids farewell to the chamber he led for nearly five years, making way for Rep. Paul Ryan will become the next House speaker
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) is nominated by House Republicans while Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is nominated by House Democrats for the office of speaker of the House of Representatives
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) is nominated by House Republicans while Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is nominated by House Democrats for the office of speaker of the House of Representatives.
After nearly five years as House Speaker, Rep. John Boehner bids farewell to Congress
After nearly five years as House Speaker, Rep. John Boehner bids farewell to Congress. CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss.
During a September 27 appearance on "Face the Nation," the now-former House speaker discussed what impact the visit from Pope Francis had on his decision to step down
During a September 27 appearance on "Face the Nation," now-former House Speaker John Boehner discussed what impact the visit from Pope Francis had on his decision to step down.
Outgoing House Speaker John Boehner defended his cigarette smoking during a September 12, 2010 interview on "Face the Nation"
Outgoing House Speaker John Boehner defended his cigarette smoking during a September 12, 2010 interview on "Face the Nation."
The deal would also lift caps on spending and cut social programs
The White House and Congressional leaders have tentatively reached a breakthrough budget deal. The proposed agreement would prevent a government shutdown for the next two years. It would also lift caps on spending and cut social programs. Nancy Cordes reports on how the deadlock was broken.
The agreement raises domestic and military spending over two years while making long-term reforms to entitlements
A House of Representatives vote on the deal is expedited to be held Wednesday. The agreement raises domestic and military spending over two years while making long-term reforms to entitlements. It also raises the debt ceiling through March of 2017. Don Champion reports.
The House speaker is using his last days to push a bill extending Washington, D.C.'s program using federal funds for vouchers allowing low-income students to attend private and parochial schools
The House speaker is using his last days to push a bill extending Washington, D.C.'s program using federal funds for vouchers allowing low-income students to attend private and parochial schools
Preview: John Boehner on “political terrorists” in Congress
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on “CBS Sunday Morning” April 11, former House Speaker John Boehner, author of the scorching memoir “On the House,” talks with CBS News’ John Dickerson about two Congressional Republicans he deems to be “political terrorists.”
Sources tell CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes that the Wisconsin Republican is now considering a bid for House speaker -- but there's one big caveat before he agrees to run
Sources tell CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes that the Wisconsin Republican is now considering a bid for House speaker -- but there's one big caveat before he agrees to run
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the terrorist attack in Ankara, Turkey and the GOP's search for a new House Speaker
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the terrorist attack in Ankara, Turkey and the GOP's search for a new House Speaker
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The Carolinas are about to get the last thing they need: more rain; For most of her life, Brittany Peck has had two men vying for her love and attention: her father and stepfather.
House Republicans now feel Paul Ryan is their best chance at electing a speaker of the House and uniting the party as a whole, but Ryan says he doesn't want the job
House Republicans now feel Paul Ryan is their best chance at electing a speaker of the House and uniting the party as a whole, but Ryan says he doesn't want the job. Nancy Cordes has the lastest.
The Republican presidential candidate weighs in on the House GOP leadership race during an interview set to air Sunday on "Face the Nation"
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump weighs in on the House GOP leadership race during an interview set to air Sunday on "Face the Nation."
On the day he was expected to be nominated for Speaker of the House, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy surprised everyone by announcing he would not seek the position
On the day he was expected to be nominated for Speaker of the House, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy surprised everyone by announcing he would not seek the position. Nancy Cordes reports from Washington D.C.
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is officially in the race to replace John Boehner as House speaker
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is officially in the race to replace John Boehner as House speaker. Congressman McCarthy joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss his goals and how his leadership will differ from Boehner's.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the September 27, 2015 edition
Pope Francis ended a busy first visit to the United States by celebrating what is believed to be the largest mass ever in this country; Off the coast of San Diego, some of the world's best surfers gathered for a compeition this weekend -- the first-ever competition of its kind: the World Adaptive Surfing Championship
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Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the resignation of John Boehner, and the race for the white house.
CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes, Ed O'Keefe of the Washington Post, Kimberley Strassel of the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today's Susan Page discuss Speaker John Boehner’s career, the future of the GOP in Congress, and the 2016 race.
CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes, Ed O'Keefe of the Washington Post, Kimberley Strassel of the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today's Susan Page discuss House Speaker John Boehner’s career, the future of the GOP in Congress, and the presidential race.
When Pope Francis spoke to a joint session of Congress on Thursday, he urged his audience to see the humanity in others. While his words left an indelible mark on the House Speaker, not everything seemed to resonate with opponents of the GOP leader.
When Pope Francis spoke to a joint session of Congress on Thursday, he urged his audience to see the humanity in others. While his words left an indelible mark on the House Speaker, not everything seemed to resonate with opponents of the GOP leader.
Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Gov. John Kasich talks with CBS' "Face the Nation" to talk about extremists in the GOP, House Speaker John Boehner's resignation, and the state of the 2016 race to the White House
Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Gov. John Kasich talks with CBS' "Face the Nation" to talk about extremists in the GOP, House Speaker John Boehner's resignation, and the state of the 2016 race to the White House
House Speaker John Boehner says doing yoga is great for his back. The speaker says it does wonders for his golf game.
House Speaker John Boehner says doing yoga is great for his back. The speaker says it does wonders for his golf game.
House Speaker John Boehner joins CBS' "Face the Nation" to discuss his recent resignation from Congress, Pope Francis' visit, and the divides in the Republican party.
House Speaker John Boehner joins CBS' "Face the Nation" to discuss his recent resignation from Congress, Pope Francis' visit, and the divides in the Republican party.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
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Trump says he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader as war expands
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
House approves bill to fund DHS, but roadblocks remain in Senate
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, but Senate Democrats blocked similar legislation.
Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
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Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
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Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Trump vowed to revive manufacturing. Factory jobs are still vanishing.
Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
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Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
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College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
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U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
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Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
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Leibovitz on photographing influential women
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True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
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Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
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How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
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McMaster: Iranian regime "can't survive"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed reporters on the war with Iran at the U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday. Former Trump national security adviser H. R. McMaster joins with analysis.
White House source on why Noem got ousted
President Trump on Thursday replaced Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Hegseth, CENTCOM commander give Iran update
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an update on operations in Iran at the CENTCOM headquarters in Florida on Thursday. Former national security adviser H. R. McMaster joined after the news conference with analysis.
DHS operating with lame duck leader
The Department of Homeland Security, created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the lead agency in threat detection, is operating without full funding and now has a vacancy at the top after President Trump ousted Kristi Noem. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Marine Corps veteran on war in Iran
J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of the Military Times and Defense News and Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq war, joins CBS News to discuss the war in Iran.