Norfolk Southern CEO grilled by lawmakers
The CEO of Norfolk Southern, Alan Shaw, testified on Capitol Hill Thursday, saying he is "deeply sorry" for the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last month. Roxana Saberi reports.
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Growing calls from Congress to ban TikTok
Some U.S. lawmakers are pushing to ban TikTok, the popular social media platform owned by a Chinese company, over national security concerns. The app is already banned on government devices, and federal agencies have 30 days to remove it. Nikole Killion has more.
2/12: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," just one day after U.S. fighter jets shot down a high-altitude object over Alaska, an unidentified item was taken down over the Yukon territory of Canada. We'll talk with two key lawmakers as frustration is mounting on Capitol Hill about what's going on here — and what more we can do to head off these intrusions.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 12
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," just one day after U.S. fighter jets shot down a high-altitude object over Alaska, an unidentified item was taken down over the Yukon territory of Canada. We'll talk with two key lawmakers as frustration is mounting on Capitol Hill about what's going on here — and what more we can do to head off these intrusions.
Lawmakers briefed about Chinese spy balloon
CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest information revealed about the Chinese spy balloon. She also previews Sunday's episode of "Face the Nation," during which lawmakers will further discuss the surveillance aircraft.
Senators seek access to Biden, Trump documents
Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee are pushing for access to the documents found in the homes of President Biden, former President Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and the moderator of "Face the Nation" Margaret Brennan join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the documents controversy.
Ex-GOP candidate arrested in shootings
Albuquerque police arrested a former Republican state House candidate in connection with recent shootings at the homes of Democratic lawmakers. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Santos refuses to resign from House seat
Members of GOP Representative George Santos' own party are calling for him to step down after he admitted to lying about his background and campaign finances. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey Burns joins CBS News Mornings to discuss her latest findings.
House panel to probe Biden documents
Republican lawmakers are demanding answers after CBS News reported that roughly 10 documents that were marked as classified were found in a building where President Biden had an office following his vice presidency. The documents were from when Mr. Biden was vice president. Adriana Diaz reports.
New York lawmakers become nation's highest-paid after 29% raise
The pay hike comes with restrictions, including a cap on outside income that will take effect in a couple years.
New session of Congress to begin Jan. 3
Congress' new session will begin Jan. 3 with the swearing-in of dozens of new lawmakers in both the upper and lower chambers. The return to the Capital comes just over a week after Congress passed a $1.7 trillion long-term spending plan, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Criminal case backlog crisis paralyzes courts
A CBS News investigation uncovers a nationwide criminal court backlog that hurts crime victims, the accused, and could threaten public safety. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
N.Y. governor on plan to fix court backlog
New York Governor Kathy Hochul shares her frustration with the criminal court backlog, the forces that created this crisis, and her two-year plan to address it.
Senate passes annual defense spending bill
The measure now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.
House Jan. 6 panel prepares criminal referrals
The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol says it will release the list of criminal referrals next week alongside the report of its findings. The panel may also refer the five Republican House members who defied their subpoenas to the House Ethics Committee. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Washington.
Fallen officer's family snubs GOP leaders
The family of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died a day after the January 6 attack, did not shake hands with Republican lawmakers Mitch McConnell or Kevin McCarthy at a ceremony honoring officers who responded to the riot. Sicknick's brother told CBS News that he snubbed them because they "can't stand up for what's right and wrong."
Colorado governor: State to consider expanding red flag laws
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said he expects state lawmakers to consider expanding "red flag" laws to potentially allow district attorneys to obtain extreme risk protection orders, used to confiscate guns from those deemed a threat to themselves or others.
House select committee holds first hearing on Capitol riot
The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot held its first hearing on Tuesday, with emotional testimony from four law enforcement officers who defended the building that day.
Political rhetoric and violence in U.S.
In the wake of the attack against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson and Doug Heye, former communications director of the Republican National Committee, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the increasingly violent political rhetoric.
Russian law targets LGBTQ rights
Russian lawmakers advanced a proposed expansion of a 2013 law targeting what Moscow deems LGBTQ “propaganda.” The move comes the same day Russian President Vladimir Putin is giving a high-profile speech. CBS News reporter Mary Ilushyna has the latest.
Jon Stewart's message to Congress on veterans
Former "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart, a longtime advocate for veterans, told Norah O'Donnell on "Person to Person" that lawmakers need to "hold up their agreement" and provide essential health care to veterans. "This is the cost of war," said Stewart. "Don't penalize veterans for your budgeting error."
1/7: CBSN AM
Pro-Trump mob forces lawmakers into lockdown; Ossoff and Warnock win Georgia Runoff
Could setting our clocks ahead and back soon be a thing of the past?
Six in 10 Americans said they preferred making daylight saving time permanent, according to a poll.
10/7: CBSN AM
Federal judge issues order blocking Texas abortion law; Abdulrazak Gurnah awarded Nobel Prize in Literature
Officer describes meeting with GOP leader
Michael Fanone, the Metropolitan Police Department officer who almost died during the Capitol riot, secretly recorded his conversations with lawmakers, including House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, in the months that followed. Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Hamas leader who helped plan Oct. 7 attacks has been killed, Israel says
Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in a "precise strike in the area on the City of Gaza," the Israel Defense Forces said Saturday.
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Israel strikes Lebanon as Iran says it "cannot trust the Americans"
Two days of talks in Washington between Lebanon and Israel produced an extension of the current ceasefire by 45 days.
GOP Sen. Cassidy fights to hold onto seat in Louisiana primary
Louisianans are voting Saturday in the state's Senate primaries as Sen. Bill Cassidy fights to hold onto his seat, facing a Trump-backed primary challenger.
Trump says U.S. has killed Islamic State leader in Nigeria
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Colorado governor commutes Trump ally Tina Peters' prison sentence
Colorado's governor on Friday announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit
President Trump told reporters he made "no commitment either way" to China's Xi Jinping regarding U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan.
Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike after failing to reach new contract
The strike stems from an inability to reach a deal on a new four-year contract. The MTA and unions agreed to the terms of the first three years, but disputes arose about the final year.
Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
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New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A longtime Atlanta principal retired, then returned to his school as a handyman
David White retired as the longtime principal at the Burgess-Peterson Academy in Atlanta, and then returned to the school as its handyman.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
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Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment?
College grads outearn people without a degree within 15 years, even after paying for tuition, study finds.
How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair?
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
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.
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
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GOP Sen. Cassidy fights to hold onto seat in Louisiana primary
Louisianans are voting Saturday in the state's Senate primaries as Sen. Bill Cassidy fights to hold onto his seat, facing a Trump-backed primary challenger.
Trump says U.S. has killed Islamic State leader in Nigeria
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
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A hospital worker felt healthy. Then he had 3 heart attacks in 4 days.
Tommy Bell thought he was in good shape. But a series of heart attacks painted a more complicated picture.
New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
Health officials battle new Ebola outbreak
Doctors are monitoring an Ebola epidemic in Africa that may be to blame for dozens of deaths so far. Lilia Luciano reports and spoke with a U.S. doctor who recovered from the virus.
The origins of hantavirus
The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship was caused by the Andes virus, the only known strain to spread from person to person. Rodents are known to carry hantavirus, but what's the disease's origin story? Ramy Inocencio explains.
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Hamas leader who helped plan Oct. 7 attacks has been killed, Israel says
Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in a "precise strike in the area on the City of Gaza," the Israel Defense Forces said Saturday.
Trump says U.S. has killed Islamic State leader in Nigeria
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit
President Trump told reporters he made "no commitment either way" to China's Xi Jinping regarding U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan.
U.S. reups $6M reward for American missing in Afghanistan for 12 years
Paul Edwin Overby Jr. vanished in May 2014 while researching a book in Khost province, Afghanistan, the FBI said.
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Inside look at "Jack Ryan: Ghost War"
John Krasinski and Michael Kelly join "CBS Mornings" to discuss reuniting for the movie, "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War," after starring in the TV series "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" for four seasons. They discuss the movie, their friendship and how they balance it all with their busy family lives.
Previewing new season of "Couples Therapy"
Dr. Orna Guralnik speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the new season of the docuseries "Couples Therapy," which features Guralnik counseling four new couples on how to tackle issues in their relationships, including major political differences and infidelity.
Yellowstone spinoff "Dutton Ranch" premieres
Yellowstone actors Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are reprising their roles as the fan-favorite onscreen couple Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in the newest "Yellowstone" spinoff, "Dutton Ranch." CBS News' Julianne Ferreira has more.
From the archives: Outspoken film critic Rex Reed
Film critic Rex Reed, whose clever and barbed opinions about movies – and movie stars – made him a fixture for decades in print and on television, died on May 12, 2026 at age 87. In this Feb. 4, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, Reed talked with Mo Rocca about how he came to live the life of an A-Lister himself. He also dispensed his unvarnished opinions about that year's best picture Oscar-nominees.
"Survivor" contestants on double elimination
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals the castaways voted off during Wednesday's episode of "Survivor 50" in another double elimination. They discuss being part of the franchise and their legacies in the game.
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Waymos get in Atlanta traffic jam
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 becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
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.
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.
How the Trump-Xi summit could impact AI race
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
Closing arguments held in OpenAI case
Lawyers presented closing arguments Thursday in the OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against its CEO, Sam Altman. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
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Terror plot foiled, suspect under arrest
A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.
Iraqi man charged with terror plot: officials
An Iraqi national was arrested and charged with planning to carry out several terror attacks in the U.S., including at a New York City synagogue and other prominent Jewish centers in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Arizona. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Sources: Iraqi national planned synagogue attacks
Federal prosecutors charged an Iraqi national on Friday with planning several terrorist attacks in the U.S. as retribution for the Iran war. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Iraqi national accused of plotting attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is facing federal charges for allegedly plotting several terror attacks in the U.S., including targeting a Jewish institution in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Jake Rosen report.
Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
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."
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5/16: The Uplift
David Begnaud meets a man who has attended the Kentucky Derby for 79 years in a row – and his dying wish to make it there one last time.
Principal retires and returns as a handyman
58-year-old David White retired after 33 years in education, the last 15 spent as an elementary school principal in Atlanta. But after "just hanging out with the cat," he decided to go back to school as a handyman. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story.
Analyzing Jerome Powell's legacy
Friday marked Jerome Powell's last day as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. CBS News producer Emily Pandise takes a look at his legacy.
What role does Raúl Castro play in Cuba?
The U.S. is taking steps to indict Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba, U.S. officials say. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Wife of Army soldier released from ICE
The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army soldier detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement was released on Thursday after a month in custody. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.