Kevin McCarthy says "you might see a much different Trump" in coming term
The former speaker, who was ousted by members of his party in 2023, encouraged Democrats to "take this opportunity to rebuild their party."
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John Dickerson on Trump's election lies
CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson says former President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 behavior is not a thing of the past and it matters in the 2024 election.
Matt Gaetz wins Florida primary
Rep. Matt Gaetz beat his opponent, former Navy pilot Aaron Dimmock, in their Florida Republican primary Tuesday. Dimmock was backed by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was ousted after a Gaetz-led effort. CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede has more.
Gaetz, Scott win primaries in Florida
Rep. Matt Gaetz, who led the effort to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, beat his primary challenger Aaron Dimmock in Florida Tuesday. Sen. Rick Scott, a former Florida governor, also won his primary. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Kevin McCarthy shares conversation with Trump
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy says former President Donald Trump "came so close to losing his life" but somehow remains upbeat. He shared his conversation with Trump following Saturday's shooting at a Pennsylvania rally.
Kevin McCarthy speaks after Trump injured
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss Saturday's Trump rally shooting. "We're supposed to be a more perfect union," said McCarthy, urging Americans to respect each other's opinions. "That's what democracy is about."
Virginia GOP primary race between Rep. Bob Good and John McGuire too close to call
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good's race against primary challenger state Sen. John McGuire is too close to call, with just 345 votes separating them.
GOP primary in Virginia too close to call
Primary voters went to the polls Tuesday in Oklahoma, Georgia and Virginia. In Virginia, a contentious Republican primary between Rep. Bob Good, who voted to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and Virginia State Sen. John McGuire, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, was too close to call on election night. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more on the primaries.
Nancy Mace defeats Kevin McCarthy-backed challenger in Republican primary
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has rallied behind primary challengers against the GOP members who voted last year to remove him from his post.
Key congressional races see primary votes
Republican voters in Nevada are picking a Senate nominee to battle Democratic incumbent Jacky Rosen, and in South Carolina, Rep. Nancy Mace is locked in a heated primary race that's shadowed by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has a breakdown of Tuesday's primary elections.
4 states holding primary elections
Voters in Georgia, Oregon, Kentucky and Idaho are casting their ballots Tuesday. Meanwhile, in California's 20th Congressional District, voters are choosing between two Republicans to fill former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's vacant seat. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall joins to preview the primary contests.
5/12: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Sen. Michael Bennet and former Secretary of the Treasury Hank Paulson. Plus, we have an interview with former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.
Should Johnson worry about MTG ouster threat?
Marjorie Taylor Greene is looking to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and political strategists Hogan Gidley and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" to examine if Johnson should be worried.
McCarthy: "Do not be fearful of a motion to vacate"
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy tells "Face the Nation" that he doesn't believe that the motion to vacate current Speaker Michael Johnson will be successful. Although McCarthy was removed from his post by a similar action, he said "do not be fearful of a motion to vacate."
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Rep. Michael McCaul and former counterintelligence official Sam Vinograd as Russia grapples with an attack at a Moscow concert hall that left more than 130 dead. Plus, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins.
House Republicans face wave of retirements
House Republicans are facing a wave of retirements amid dysfunction and infighting on Capitol Hill. The chairs of multiple important committees say they don't plan on running for reelection. CBS News' Major Garrett and Scott MacFarlane join to discuss what the exits mean for Congress and the Republican Party.
Kevin McCarthy to retire from Congress
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he will retire from Congress at the end of the year. McCarthy was the first speaker to be removed from his position in October. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Congress punts shutdown deadlines to March
Congress approved a short-term bill Thursday to keep the government funded through early March. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains what could happen next.
Looking back at U.S. politics in 2023
2023 has been a rough year in U.S. politics. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak joins with analysis.
Congress wraps up 2023 without achieving much
2023 in Washington, D.C., can be summarized just as much by what didn't happen -- as by what did. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "America Decides" to recap Capitol Hill's year of chaos and inaction and to preview lawmakers' busy January schedule.
John Dickerson on the Colorado Trump ruling
The Colorado Supreme Court's decision to bar Trump from the state's 2024 primary ballot put the 14th Amendment in the spotlight. And while the legal battle unfolds, voters are left to reach their judgment. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson explains.
ChatGPT on Kevin McCarthy endorsing Trump
As former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy leaves Congress, he has some new aspirations involving artificial intelligence — but what does AI think? CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson asked one platform to weigh in.
Senate delays recess for aid, border talks
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the chamber will return Monday, cutting into a scheduled holiday recess, to give negotiators more time to reach a deal on foreign aid and border security. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
DeSantis passes Haley, but still behind Trump
Donald Trump's support in Iowa is growing, according to a new poll from the Des Moines Register. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to explain why the former president's opponents are struggling to gain traction with one month left until the caucuses.
What it may take for U.S. to pass foreign aid
Congress is running out of time to pass an aid package for Ukraine and Israel. Political strategists Joel Payne and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to discuss what needs to happen for lawmakers to get the job done.
Ohio's GOP governor calls Trump's plans to deport Haitians a "mistake"
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
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Trump says U.S. will "go back to doing what we were doing" if Iran talks stall
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Paul, touch on COVID origins, Trump
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than a thousand pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what is likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
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Biden tapes released after legal battle, with references to classified material
Audio recordings that former President Joe Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released.
Trump asks Supreme Court to step into dispute over mail-in ballot executive order
A federal appeals court on Sunday left in place a lower court decision that blocked implementation of key parts of President Trump's executive order.
Bryan Kohberger challenges conviction in Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger, the man serving multiple life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students, filed a petition for post-conviction relief Monday.
Suspect among 3 killed in Seattle shooting; teen arrested, 3rd suspect sought
Police believe a suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival in Seattle was among those who were killed, as another suspect remains on the loose and a teenager is in custody.
Savannah Guthrie asks alleged kidnappers to "do the right thing" in new video
In her Instagram post, the "Today" show host said her family had "done our part" and would "never stop looking for" their 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February.
Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
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In Michigan Senate Democratic debate, Stevens and El-Sayed spar over outside spending
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Paul, touch on COVID origins, Trump
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than a thousand pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what is likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
Ohio's GOP governor calls Trump's plans to deport Haitians a "mistake"
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
Georgia man who ran toward Capitol with shotgun pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, told police officers who apprehended him outside the Capitol that he intended to confront members of Congress and "scare them into speaking the truth."
Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
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Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
The biggest weather risk for homeowners? It's no longer hurricanes.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
Coca-Cola resumes Fairlife milk production after ransomware attack
Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories.
Cracker Barrel CEO who oversaw controversial logo redesign to step down
Masino will be replaced on Aug. 10 by David Deno, most recently the CEO of Bloomin' Brands.
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In Michigan Senate Democratic debate, Stevens and El-Sayed spar over outside spending
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Paul, touch on COVID origins, Trump
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than a thousand pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what is likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
Ohio's GOP governor calls Trump's plans to deport Haitians a "mistake"
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
Georgia man who ran toward Capitol with shotgun pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, told police officers who apprehended him outside the Capitol that he intended to confront members of Congress and "scare them into speaking the truth."
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Biden tapes released after legal battle, with references to classified material
Audio recordings that former President Joe Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released.
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Cyclospora outbreak impact on eating habits
Amid the outbreak of cyclospora, a CBS News poll finds 40% of Americans say they are buying or eating less produce. Nearly half of those polled say they have little or no confidence in the FDA to deal with the outbreak. Carter Evans reports.
Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite, have been reported in 41 states. The outbreak comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff; disbanded a national advisory committee on how to prevent microbial contamination in food; winnowed down an early-warning surveillance program for specific pathogens; and further delayed a rule that would have required tracing contaminants from field to store. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who see the current compromises of food safety as "a national wake-up call."
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Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
Knife attack in Paris thwarted by quick-thinking bystander, witness says
Officials say the motive behind a violent attack on three women in Paris is unclear, but the suspect shouted incoherently after being tackled by bystanders.
Berlin Pride attack suspect with ISIS ties raised red flags, group says
Officials said Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German-born citizen with Lebanese roots, plowed a vehicle into celebrants at one of Europe's largest Pride events.
Fugitive in 1973 murder of iconic singer Victor Jara is captured
Former military officer Nelson Haase was convicted in the death of Jara, who was tortured and murdered with 44 bullets on September 16, 1973.
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Trump says U.S. will "go back to doing what we were doing" if Iran talks stall
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
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"The Odyssey" movie sparking interest in book
Moviegoers are turning out in droves for the IMAX spectacle "The Odyssey," but they're also flocking to something else: the 2,700-year-old source material. Matt Gutman has more.
Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks new special
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paul de Gelder talks high-risk shark mission
Shark attack survivor and advocate Paul de Gelder talks to "CBS Mornings" about his high-risk mission to search for one of the largest sharks in the North Atlantic as part of this year's "Shark Week" on the Discovery Channel. He also addresses how he overcame his fear of sharks.
The adventurous life of supermodel Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second." (Originally broadcast Jan. 25, 2026.)
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Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
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.
Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Kohberger says he was misled into guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger is claiming he was misled when he pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four Idaho college students. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest development in the case.
Ex-husband testifies in Lindsay Clancy trial
The trial for Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of murdering her three small children, began Monday with her ex-husband taking the stand. Shanelle Kaul reports.
New details on Berlin Pride attack suspect
CBS News has learned that the 21-year-old man accused of plowing his vehicle through Berlin's Pride celebration on Saturday night had previously received a suspended sentence for charges related to his attempt to join ISIS. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest from Berlin.
A look at Germany's deradicalization programs
Bill Braniff, executive director of the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab at American University, joins "The Daily Report" to break down the attack that took place at an LGBTQ+ pride event in Berlin, Germany and new details on the suspect's time in a deradicalization program.
Police: At least 3 suspects in Seattle shooting
Court documents say at least three suspects were involved in Sunday's shooting at a Seattle food festival. One suspect is in custody, another is at large, and the police believe one died at the scene. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Extended interview: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, tells CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez that President Trump is making a mistake with his plan to ramp up arrests and deportations of Haitian migrants. "Haiti is hell today," DeWine says, "So you'd be sending people … back to hell."
Trump's "Freedom 250" funding scrutiny
An attempt by House Republicans to crack down on hard-to-trace fundraising methods used by left-leaning organizations could force President Trump's "Freedoom 250" project to disclose more information about its finances. CBS News' Gabe Kaminsky reports.
Joe Biden tapes released after legal battle
Audio recordings of former President Joe Biden's interviews with his ghostwriter, which Biden fought to keep sealed, were released Monday. CBS News investigative reporter Josh Boswell reports on what they reveal.
Trump downplays defense stockpile concerns
President Trump is downplaying concerns about dwindling defense stockpiles after months of on-and-off fighting with Iran. Bradley Bowman, senior director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Center on Military and Political Power, joins with analysis.
Kohberger says he was misled into guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger is claiming he was misled when he pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four Idaho college students. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest development in the case.