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The Cradle Act would allow new parents to tap into their Social Security savings, and later delay their retirement, to take paid time off after the birth or adoption of a child
Republican senators Joni Ernst and Mike Lee are unveiling a new proposal for paid family leave. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with the two lawmakers about their plan and their push for a bipartisan effort on the bill. The full story airs Wednesday on "CBS This Morning."
Republican Sens. Joni Ernst and Mike Lee are unveiling a new proposal for paid family leave. The Cradle Act would allow new parents to tap into their social security savings, and later delay their retirement, to take paid time off after the birth or adoption of a child. Watch their extended conversation with CBS News' Nancy Cordes on Wednesday, March 13, on "CBS This Morning."
CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett eats breakfast tacos with Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Committee.
One of the most powerful women in American politics reluctantly shared some personal details of her private life. Sen. Joni Ernst said she is a survivor of rape and domestic violence. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Sen. Joni Ernst is calling herself a survivor and speaking out for the first time about being sexually assaulted in college. The Iowa Republican told Bloomberg News Wednesday she was raped by someone she knew while attending Iowa State University. Ernst also opened up about unrelated, alleged physical abuse in her marriage. The 48-year-old became emotional during a meeting Wednesday with constituents.
The fourth-ranking Senate Republican accused her ex-husband in divorce documents of physically assaulting her before she was elected to the Senate
Ernst, elected to this week to be a member of Senate leadership, defended the deployment of troops to the southern border, saying it is good skill-building for soldiers' future missions
The following is a transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa that aired Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, on "Face the Nation"
Ernst talked about the Supreme Court confirmation process with CBS News' Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast this week
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why she is "anxious" to review the FBI findings from the inquiry into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. While Ernst believes accuser Christine Blasey Ford went through a traumatic incident, she says she doubts Kavanaugh's involvement. Ernst also says the new trade deal with Canada and Mexico is a "great win for Iowa farmers and ranchers."
Joni Ernst says her support of Judge Brett Kavanaugh shows women that "we are innocent until proven guilty"
"I would just caution the president as we move forward with any discussions with Russia. Obviously Russia is not our friend," Ernst warned on Sunday
Ernst said she would caution President Trump against working with Russia to oust Iranian forces from Syria
The Iowa Republican said it looks like Pruitt is "trying to undermine the president's promises to American farmers"
"What we don't want to do as a nation is start stripping rights away from law-abiding citizens," said Ernst of gun reforms
Ernst joined us to discuss the president's tariffs, the March for Our Lives in Washington and the National Rifle Association
"Science is on our side, I think basic human decency is on our side," said Sen. Lindsey Graham Thursday
Citizens Against Government Waste revealed its annual compilation of pork-barrel projects in the federal budget
The comments by Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst come as the GOP-controlled Senate moves forward on its plan to dismantle the health care law
Pence will travel across the country to engage voters to get behind Republican candidates ahead of 2018
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst says she wishes the president "would spend more time in Washington, D.C"
Activists emboldened by Trump administration call for government to cut off payments to Planned Parenthood
America's largest women's health network is a century old, but efforts in Washington to defund it pose biggest challenge yet
Oil prices remain volatile due to Iran war "re-escalation risks," as Tehran says it has shared another set of revised peace deal terms with the U.S.
Mr. Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers who were believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was locked down following the midair crash during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
A mother and daughter hid in the basement of the home they moved into just two weeks ago when a destructive tornado tore across their Nebraska community.
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Mr. Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
The combined company will serve about 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Mr. Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
The Senate's rulemaker delivered a blow to GOP plans to fund security for President Trump's overhaul of the East Wing of the White House.
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
A crisis pregnancy center in Sandpoint, Idaho, wants to expand women's healthcare three years after the labor and delivery unit at the town's hospital closed and its OB-GYNs moved out of state.
Outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in two African countries have prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
It is believed the tiger was owned by a woman who describes herself as Germany's "Tiger Queen," CBS News partner BBC News reported.
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday rescuers located the bodies of four Italian divers who were believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll.
Nine people died at the scene from gunshot wounds and one woman died while being transported to the hospital, prosecutors said.
Two Americans were arrested in Japan after social media posts showed a person jumping into an enclosure at the zoo where viral baby monkey Punch found fame.
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought the father-son relationship of Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen.
In this web exclusive, Jon Favreau, the creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," and director of the new film "The Mandalorian and Grogu," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the myth of "Star Wars," the influences on the story (including Japanese samurai films), and expanding the universe for a new audience. He also talks about working with Robert Downey Jr. on his film "Iron Man," and about cooking, the subject of his 2014 movie, "Chef."
Director Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the handmade feel of the "Star Wars" universe, and how father-son relationships have always been at the heart of the stories set in a galaxy far, far away. He also discusses bringing his improv roots to directing Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man."
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques.
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
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.
Atlanta residents woke up to Waymo traffic jams on Friday. The driverless cars took over a quiet cul-de-sac. Skyler Henry has more details.
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
New York Judge Gregory Carro ruled Monday that a gun and notebook found in the search of Luigi Mangione's possessions can be used as evidence in his state murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Three people are in custody after a string of shootings in Austin, Texas. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
A New York judge ruled Monday that certain evidence from Luigi Mangione's backpack can be used in his state trial for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is appearing in court Monday for a hearing on his New York state case. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
After the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, his lawyers are set to hold a press conference Monday to discuss new developments in the case. Meanwhile, prosecutors say they may seek the death penalty in a retrial.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
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."
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.
New York Judge Gregory Carro ruled Monday that a gun and notebook found in the search of Luigi Mangione's possessions can be used as evidence in his state murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
President Trump's approval rating has slipped to its lowest level since 2023, with more than half of Americans saying his policies are making the economy worse, a CBS News poll shows. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.
President Trump warned Sunday on social media that "the clock is ticking" for Iran to accept a peace agreement. Iran said Monday that it responded to the latest proposal via Pakistani mediators. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest, while global affairs analyst Jonathan Wachtel joins with more insight.
Georgia is set to hold key primaries on Tuesday, including a race between three Republicans challenging incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff. Meanwhile, Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his reelection bid to Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, who advanced to a runoff. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Fin Gómez have the latest.
United Nations delegates from Iran and Israel spoke to CBS News' Anna Shecter about the tensions fueled by global conflicts.