CNN's Jim Acosta on covering the Trump White House

Candidate and then President Trump has repeatedly attacked the news media, calling stories he dislikes "fake news," while also spreading false statements from the lectern and via Twitter. CNN's chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta, who has been called the "enemy of the people" by the president, says the press corps' responsibility these days is not just to call balls and strikes, but also fouls. He talks with his colleague, CBS News' White House correspondent Chip Reid, about the role of the press corps today, and about his new book, "The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America."

• Jun 9, 2019
• 6:35

Lies

Every profession has its share of scandals, hoaxes and con men, and journalism is no exception. Meet Stephen Glass, who fabricated dozens of high-profile articles featured in national publications. Steve Kroft reports on one of the boldest journalistic frauds in history.

• May 11, 2005
• 12:35

Remembering Ed Bradley

CBS News' Ed Bradley, a giant of journalism who inspired a generation of reporters, died 10 years ago today

• Nov 8, 2016
• 14:26

John Dickerson on "60 Minutes" storytelling

The newest correspondent at "60 Minutes" talks about his path to the broadcast and why "the art of the interview" is one of his favorite things in journalism.

• Oct 20, 2019
• 4:03

Biden biographer on former president's legacy

Almost five months after former President Joe Biden left the White House, questions still swirl about how fit for the job he was when he was in the Oval Office. Franklin Foer, who wrote an account of Biden's first two years in office, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the former president's legacy.

• Jun 3, 2025
• 5:16

Major Garrett on growing up in San Diego

CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett revisits his hometown of San Diego, California, and showcases the locales that shaped him as a person.

• May 27, 2025
• 3:10

Ex-Jill Biden staffer on "Original Sin" book

The new book "Original Sin" digs into allegations that former President Joe Biden's inner circle fought to hide his mental decline during his time in office. Michael LaRosa, ex-spokesperson for former first lady Jill Biden, and Lauren Tomlinson, Republican strategist, join "America Decides" with their responses to the book.

• May 20, 2025
• 6:23

Voice of America to carry OAN programming

Voice of America will carry programming from One America News, a far-right television outlet widely known for promoting President Trump's false claims of 2020 election fraud. Political strategists Lance Trover and Jim Kessler join "America Decides" with analysis.

• May 7, 2025
• 7:02

Norah O'Donnell interviews Luke Russert

In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with Luke Russert about the passing of his father, beloved newsman Tim Russert, and his travels to 67 countries over three years - which are documented in his new book "Look For Me There: Grieving My father, Finding Myself."

• Jun 15, 2023
• 22:17

Journalist who died in Russian captivity was tortured, report says

Russia returned Vicktoriia Roshchyna's emaciated body with signs of torture and some organs removed, possibly to hide further traces of torture, the report said.

• Apr 29, 2025

The Washington Hilton's decades-long history with D.C. politics

The White House Correspondents' Dinner has been an annual tradition since 1921, bringing together presidential comedy and the press corps, and the Hilton has been its home for 57 years.

• Apr 26, 2025

Russia returns body of Ukraine journalist who died in detention

Victoria Roshchyna, who died at age 27, disappeared in August 2023 on a reporting trip in occupied east Ukraine.

• Apr 24, 2025

"60 Minutes" executive producer to step down

"60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens, whose career spans nearly four decades at CBS News, announced on Tuesday that he will depart the network, saying it has "become clear that I would not be allowed to run the show as I have always run it."

• Apr 22, 2025
• 1:06

World Press Photo for 2025 is of Gaza boy who lost arms in Israeli strike

A "quiet photo that speaks loudly," of a Palestinian boy who lost both arms in an Israeli strike, has been selected as the 2025 World Press Photo of the year.

• Apr 18, 2025

Russia convicts 4 journalists accused of working for Alexei Navalny

A Russian court convicted four journalists of extremism for working for an anti-corruption group founded by late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

• Apr 15, 2025

New book reveals details on Biden debate prep

A new book is offering a fly-on-the-wall account of the historically tumultuous 2024 presidential race. Chris Whipple, author of "Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History," joins "America Decides" to share the never-before-told details in his book.

• Apr 14, 2025
• 7:15

New book dives into Biden-Harris relationship

Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen, authors of "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House," join "America Decides" to discuss their book, which reveals new details about the dynamic between President Biden and Vice President Harris throughout the 2024 campaign.

• Apr 1, 2025
• 5:37

New book lays out reaction to Biden debate

It's been less than five months since the 2024 presidential election, and hitting the shelves on Tuesday is a new book offering insight into the highly unpredictable and unprecedented race. Amie Parnes and Jonathan Allen, authors of "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House," join "America Decides" with more.

• Apr 1, 2025
• 5:52

Examining Trump's bid to defund public media

President Trump has been making cuts to government-funded media outlets. With Voice of America already targeted, could PBS and NPR be next on the list? David Bauder, national media writer at the Associated Press, joins "America Decides" to discuss.

• Mar 31, 2025
• 5:23

Radio Free Asia employees fear deportation

The latest targets of President Trump's government cutbacks include Radio Free Asia. Its stated mission is to provide fair, objective, accurate and uncensored news and information to Asian nations where there are few, if any, free speech protections. Margaret Brennan reports that some RFA employees fear they could be deported.

• Mar 21, 2025
• 3:52

Report: U.S. support for free speech drops 3%

A new survey released Monday by the nonpartisan think tank Future of Free Speech found a 3% drop in support for free speech in the U.S., which puts America's rank at number 9 out of the 33 countries surveyed. The survey tracks global attitudes toward allowing controversial speech, criticism of the government, media freedom and an open internet. Executive Director Jacob Mchangama joins CBS News to unpack his organization's findings.

• Mar 17, 2025
• 4:20

Voice of America reporter on gutting of outlet

All full-time employees and contractors working for the government-funded international broadcaster Voice of America have been put on leave by the Trump administration as part of its push for significant cuts to the federal workforce. The outlet was founded in 1942 as a way to counter Nazi propaganda in occupied Europe. Liam Scott, Voice of America press freedom reporter, joins CBS News with his reaction.

• Mar 17, 2025
• 5:45

Trump dismantles Voice of America

President Trump is dismantling Voice of America and other government-funded news outlets. All full-time employees and contractors with the broadcaster have been put on leave with staff losing access to their headquarters over the weekend. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with the outlet's director about the news.

• Mar 17, 2025
• 4:08

Journalist killed in Mexico, at least the 3rd such murder this year

For years, Mexico has been one of the world's most dangerous countries outside a war zone for journalists.

• Mar 4, 2025

Trump White House taking control of press pool

Covering a president as part of the White House press pool dates back to the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The pool assignments are done on a rotating basis, which the White House Correspondents Association handled until this week. Now, the Trump White House will assign one or two slots in the pool. Marie Aberger, a former communications aide in the Obama administration, joins "America Decides" to examine the significance of the move.

• Feb 27, 2025
• 7:15

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