McCarthy says House will take up bill to raise debt ceiling with spending cuts
The speaker is vowing to pass legislation to raise the nation's debt ceiling — but only coupled with a cap on future federal spending.
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Budget and debt ceiling talks await Congress
Congress is in the middle of its two-week recess, but still has a lengthy to-do list awaiting lawmakers' return to Capitol Hill. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers explains some of the issues at hand.
China military drills simulate blockade of Taiwan
China has completed three days of military drills meant to simulate a blockade of Taiwan. The drills included an aircraft carrier and nuclear-capable bombers as tensions continue to ramp up following a meeting between House Speaker McCarthy and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
China conducts military drills near Taiwan
China has begun three days of military exercises around Taiwan, including encircling the island nation with warships and aircraft. The escalation comes after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California earlier this week. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Taiwan's leader meets with McCarthy in U.S.
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California on Wednesday despite threats of retaliation from China. McCarthy is the highest-ranking U.S. official to meet with Taiwan's leader on American soil since the U.S. established formal diplomatic ties with Beijing in 1979. Michael Swaine, director of the Quincy Institute's East Asia Program, joined John Dickerson to discuss.
China vows "forceful measures" in response to U.S.-Taiwan meeting
Beijing has already sailed warships close to the self-governed island, and one analyst says there's "absolutely no doubt" a response is coming.
Taiwanese president meets with McCarthy
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California on Wednesday. Taiwan is hoping that the U.S. will help protect it from China. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Manhattan DA lays out charges against Trump
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg laid out the 34 felony charges former President Donald Trump now faces in New York. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined Vladimir Duthiers and Shanelle Kaul to discuss the unsealed indictment and how Republican lawmakers are responding.
Taiwan's president meets with McCarthy
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen is meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston joined Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss the high-profile visit.
Taiwan's president to meet with House Speaker
Taiwan's president is meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California today. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins Lana Zak and Errol Barnett to discuss the high profile visit and China's reaction. She also weighs in on a recent opinion piece written by President Biden that encourages Americans to combat antisemitism.
McCarthy and Taiwan's president meet today
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen are holding a historic meeting today in California. Beijing is criticizing the meeting and says it violates the "One China" policy. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion discusses with Vladimir Duthiers and Shanelle Kaul.
Republican leaders react to the charges against Trump
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killian, and CBS News security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga examined the indictment and how Republicans are reacting to his charges.
House passes sprawling GOP energy bill to reverse Biden climate policies
The sweeping energy package counters virtually all of President Biden's agenda to address climate change.
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China threatens "countermeasures" over Taiwan leader's plans in U.S.
Beijing warned that if Tsai Ing-wen meets the U.S. house speaker, it will be a meeting that "destroys peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait."
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House Freedom Caucus offers deal to raise debt ceiling
The group called for the rollback of President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan and the cancellation of several climate change projects, among other cuts.
Biden unveils $6.9 trillion budget proposal
President Biden revealed his budget for the 2024 fiscal year that includes higher tax rates for corporations and the super-wealthy. He says the plan would cut the federal deficit by $3 trillion in 10 years, but it's not expected to pass Congress in its current form. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes explains how this budget will be used as a jumping-off point for debt ceiling negotiations.
McCarthy, Biden clash over spending
President Biden and House speaker Kevin McCarthy are at odds over raising the debt ceiling. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the reaction on Capitol Hill to the president's budget.
Fallout over McCarthy's release of Jan. 6 video to Fox
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's release of about 40,000 hours of Jan. 6 footage to Fox News host Tucker Carlson is sparking backlash from Republican lawmakers. It also comes as Fox News is defending itself against a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems. Newly released court documents as part of that lawsuit allege that Fox executives had misgivings about the network's 2020 election coverage. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on how lawmakers are reacting.
Biden to propose higher taxes for the wealthy
President Biden is expected on Thursday to release his new budget plan, which is expected to include new taxes for the wealthy to help fund Medicare for another 25 years. Mr. Biden's goal is to reduce the federal deficit by $2 trillion over a decade. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Nikki Battiste and Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Impact of McCarthy giving Jan. 6 footage
The blowback continues for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for giving Fox News Jan. 6 riot video. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the impact of all of this and the state of Republican Party.
Tucker Carlson criticized for Jan. 6 comments
Fox News host Tucker Carlson is receiving widespread bipartisian criticism for claiming on his show that the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot was "mostly peaceful." Carlson aired footage from the Capitol that was recently provided to him by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Nikole Killion has the details.
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Iran says U.S. "crossed the point of no return" with attacks on ports
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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."
Virginia Supreme Court tosses out congressional map that favored Democrats
The congressional redistricting referendum was passed by Virginia voters last month and would have given Democrats a more favorable map.
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
What scientists will be looking for as government UFO files are released
The Pentagon's release of files might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
Trump ally Farage says elections mark "historic shift in British politics"
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Virginia Supreme Court tosses out congressional map that favored Democrats
The congressional redistricting referendum was passed by Virginia voters last month and would have given Democrats a more favorable map.
Deputy who killed Black man at grandma's home convicted of homicide
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
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Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
AI is as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April's job cuts
New data shows artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for layoffs, even as economists debate whether it is truly displacing workers.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
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Trump ally Farage says elections mark "historic shift in British politics"
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
Virginia Supreme Court tosses out congressional map that favored Democrats
The congressional redistricting referendum was passed by Virginia voters last month and would have given Democrats a more favorable map.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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."
Accused WHCD shooter seeks to disqualify Pirro, Blanche because they attended event
Attorneys for accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and other senior Justice Department leaders from the case because they were present during the incident.
USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
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Tracking hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.
5 states monitoring hantavirus ship passengers
After almost a full day of sailing, the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is slowly closing in on its destination, about 600 nautical miles away from Spain's Canary Islands. Tom Hanson has more details, and Dr. Jon LaPook has more about the virus.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
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Trump ally Farage says elections mark "historic shift in British politics"
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed by miners in Myanmar
State-run media reported that the newly found rough ruby was discovered in mid-April, just after the traditional New Year festival.
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Iran says U.S. "crossed the point of no return" with attacks on ports
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
Bear kills woman in Japan, 2 more fatal attacks suspected
Japan confirmed the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year.
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, killing at least 3 hikers, police say
Three hikers in an off-limits area died in an eruption of Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano, police said.
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Ben Abraham on his rise in music
Australian musician Ben Abraham has worked with multiple singers, from Sara Bareilles to Ben Platt. The singer-songwriter speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the highs and lows of his music journey and how he hopes he can "make a difference" through his art.
Dana White breaks down UFC 328
UFC president and CEO Dana White joins "CBS Mornings" to break down UFC 328, which is being held this weekend. The main event features undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight belt against former champion Sean Strickland.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Surprising "Survivor" tribal council ceremony
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals details of the latest "Survivor 50" episode and elimination ceremony, which had another surprise for the castaways.
Exclusive preview of "I Will Find You"
"CBS Mornings" has an exclusive preview of the new Netflix series "I Will Find You," which is based on Harlan Coben's 2023 novel. Coben, who is also an executive producer on the series, talks about what inspired the story and how closely he worked on the Netflix adaptation.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
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Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
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Mother of missing woman in Bahamas speaks out
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News finds security gaps at Hilton Hotel
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
DOJ yet to authenticate possible Epstein note
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Correspondents' dinner shooting analysis
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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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."
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Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
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Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
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U.S., Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz
Officials say U.S. forces returned fire on Iranian targets after three Navy destroyers were attacked as they transited the Strait of Hormuz. Holly Williams has the latest.
New UFO files released by U.S. government
The Pentagon released a fresh batch of files that include images of unexplained phenomena. Avi Loeb, a professor at Harvard University and Director of the Institute for Theory and Computation, joins with his reaction.
Gas prices rise as U.S., Iran trade fire
President Trump has insisted for days that a peace deal with Iran is close. But on Thursday he said "it might not happen, but it could happen any day." The uncertainty comes as gas prices in the U.S. continue to rise due to the conflict. Nancy Cordes reports.
Widow's death in mansion raises suspicion
A 67-year-old Beverly Hills widow was found dead on the floor below the staircase of her mansion. At first it appeared she fell over the railing, but as investigators looked into the case her death became more suspicious. Erin Moriarty reports.
Iran response on U.S. proposal expected today
The U.S. is expecting a response from Iran today on a proposal to end the war, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Holly Williams have the latest.