Murkowski to vote to confirm Barrett to the Supreme Court
Murkowski was the only Republican who did not support Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation.
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The senators to watch during Supreme Court nomination fight
The fate of the next Supreme Court nominee, yet unnamed, rests with a narrowly divided Senate with weeks before the presidential election. Here are some of the GOP senators to keep an eye on.
Murkowski, Collins favor delay on court vote
Washington is gearing up for a political battle over filling the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the late liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says whoever President Trump nominates would get a Senate vote. But so far, two Republican Senators say they do not support filling the seat before the November election. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on that, and who President Trump is considering for the seat.
Murkowski opposes filling Supreme Court seat before the election
Murkowski is the second Republican, behind Senator Susan Collins of Maine, to voice opposition to filling the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat before the November election.
Republicans push to fill Ginsburg’s seat
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is vowing to hold a vote on President Trump’s eventual Supreme Court nominee, despite blocking former President Obama’s pick during an election year. Democrats are pushing back, insisting the vote be held after the November election. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump vows to campaign against Lisa Murkowski
Murkowski on Thursday voiced her agreement with former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' criticisms of the president.
GOP senator sides with Mattis, says she's "struggling" with Trump support
The Alaska senator said Mattis' statement was "true, honest and necessary and overdue."
Murkowski asks about calling Bolton
Senator Lisa Murkowski, one of four GOP senators who remain undecided on calling witnesses, submitted a question to President Trump's attorneys: "Why should this body not call Ambassador [John] Bolton?" CBS News White House reporter Kathryn Watson joins CBSN with analysis.
Mounting pressure for impeachment witnesses
Accusations reportedly raised in the manuscript of former national security adviser John Bolton's upcoming book are prompting Democrats and some Republicans to call for his testimony in the impeachment trial. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN AM with the latest from Capitol Hill.
GOP senator "disturbed" by McConnell's impeachment trial approach
Alaska's Lisa Murkowski says there should be distance between the White House and Senate, not the "total coordination" McConnell promised.
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Pence and Murkowski have "lovely interaction" after her no vote on Kavanaugh
Republicans on the floor treated Murkowski with kindness, even as President Trump predicted Alaskans would "never forgive her"
Trump says Alaska voters will "never forgive" Murkowski
Murkowski was the only Republican who did not vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court Saturday
Final vote on Kavanaugh is less than 24 hours away
All but one Republican senator now backs Kavanaugh
Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski make different decisions in Kavanaugh confirmation
The two moderate Republicans were instrumental in stopping the repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Trump mocks Blasey Ford during rally
Several Republican senators criticized President Trump Wednesday, for comments he made Tuesday during a rally in Mississippi. At the rally, the president mocked Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing his Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, of sexual assault. Axios reporter and associate news editor Alayna Treene joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser ahead of vote
The FBI could soon wrap up its inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. In Mississippi, President Trump attacked the credibility of Christine Blasey Ford, who accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault in the 1980s. Mr. Trump said Ford could not remember key details about when Kavanaugh allegedly assaulted her. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN to discuss the upcoming vote on Kavanaugh's nomination and its political effects.
These are the senators to watch on Brett Kavanaugh
His path to the Supreme Court rests in the hands of a few moderate Republicans and moderate Democrats
Committee vote scheduled for Brett Kavanaugh
The Senate Judiciary Committee announced Tuesday that it has scheduled a vote Friday for Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court for Friday. That vote will come a day after Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing him of sexual assault, testify before lawmakers. Washington Post congressional reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest developments.
Brett Kavanaugh developments - live updates: Senate Judiciary Committee schedules Friday vote
The administation continues to defend Kavanaugh's character and record as he faces ongoing allegations of sexual assault
Kavanaugh, accuser set for dramatic showdown but some Dems balk
Both slated to testify before Senate panel Monday, though some Democrats charge GOP is rushing the process
2 judges seen as leading contenders for Supreme Court
D.C. Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Chicago Circuit Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett and others may meet with the president this week
Battle already brewing over Trump's next Supreme Court pick
Senate Democrats want to delay a vote on whoever President Trump picks as Justice Anthony Kennedy's replacement
Net neutrality vote
The Senate voted Wednesday to repeal the Federal Communications Commission's dismantling of net neutrality regulations. PC Magazine software analyst Max Eddy spoke to CBSN about why he thinks this bill won't pass the House, and what individual states can do to protect net neutrality for their own residents.
Cruise lines dodge a tax bullet, thanks to Alaska
Concerned about the impact it would have on the state's economy, its two GOP senators got a new tax removed
House tables Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
Biden says U.S. won't supply Israel with weapons for Rafah offensive
Biden said in an interview with CNN he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
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Whistleblower speaks out on quality issues at Boeing supplier
Former Spirit AeroSystems worker Santiago Paredes was responsible for checking 737 Max fuselages before they were shipped to Boeing.
3 killed as storms slam Southeast after tornadoes strike Midwest
Wednesday's deadly weather comes after a series of deadly and powerful tornadoes struck the Midwest on Monday and Tuesday.
U.S. to empower asylum officials to reject more migrants earlier in process
The Biden administration is planning to announce a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
New Mexico AG again accuses Meta of failing to address child exploitation
A sting, part of "Operation MetaPhile," led to the arrests of two men at the same New Mexico motel Tuesday.
Georgia court will review decision allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump case
Judge Scott McAfee allowed District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case involving former President Donald Trump if Nathan Wade resigned, which he did.
Barron Trump selected as Florida delegate to Republican National Convention
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
Deputies burst into wrong apartment, fatally shot airman, lawyer says
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
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Barron Trump selected as Florida delegate to Republican National Convention
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
3 killed as storms slam southeast U.S. after tornadoes strike Midwest
Wednesday's deadly weather comes after a series of deadly and powerful tornadoes struck the Midwest on Monday and Tuesday.
New Mexico AG again accuses Meta of failing to address child exploitation
A sting, part of "Operation MetaPhile," led to the arrests of two men at the same New Mexico motel Tuesday.
Deputies burst into wrong apartment, fatally shot airman, lawyer says
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
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Whistleblower speaks out on quality issues at Boeing supplier
Former Spirit AeroSystems worker Santiago Paredes was responsible for checking 737 Max fuselages before they were shipped to Boeing.
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Hyundai finance unit accused of illegally seizing U.S. soldiers' cars
Justice Department accuses Hyundai Capital America of failing to obtain court orders before repossessing service members' cars.
Rents are rising far faster than wages, especially in these U.S. cities
The median U.S. rent now hovers around $2,000 a month, consuming a growing chunk of people's paychecks.
Hy-Vee, Schnucks recall cream cheese spreads due to salmonella risk
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
1 in 24 NYC residents is a millionaire, more than any other city
If it feels like everyone in New York City is richer than you, it's because they probably are.
The federal government can do more about home costs than you think
The cost to buy a home is historically high, but Congress and the administration can do much more, experts say.
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Barron Trump selected as Florida delegate to Republican National Convention
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
House tables Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
U.S. to empower asylum officials to reject more migrants earlier in process
The Biden administration is planning to announce a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
RFK Jr. says he suffered from a parasitic brain worm and mercury poisoning
Kennedy campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear said in a statement that "the issue was resolved more than 10 years ago, and he is in robust physical and mental health."
The federal government can do more about home costs than you think
The cost to buy a home is historically high, but Congress and the administration can do much more, experts say.
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Over 321,000 U.S. children lost a parent to overdose over 10 years, study finds
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
Hy-Vee, Schnucks recall cream cheese spreads due to salmonella risk
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
Study seeks to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers
The American Cancer Society is trying to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers.
Tweens are obsessed with skin care. Experts share do's and don'ts
The trend of teens and tweens obsessing over skin care is "at its max," one dermatologist says.
Study raises concern over exposure to flame retardant chemicals in some car seats
According to a new study, "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful" flame retardants.
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Flight attendants charged with smuggled drug money to Dominican Republic
Four flight attendants who worked at major international airlines and flew from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic were charged for allegedly smuggling drug money.
Prince Harry is in London, but won't see King Charles
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games but his spokesman said he will not meet with his father, King Charles III.
Historic ship delivers Olympic flame to France for the Summer Games
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
At least 100 dead and dozens still missing amid flooding in Brazil
Nearly 400 municipalities have been affected by the worst natural calamity ever to hit the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.
Biden says U.S. won't supply Israel with weapons for Rafah offensive
Biden said in an interview with CNN he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
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Miss Teen USA gives up title days after Miss USA resigned
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
Travis Kelce joins upcoming horror TV series "Grotesquerie"
"Grotesquerie" star Niecy Nash took to social media to show off her new co-worker, Travis Kelce, on the new horror-drama TV series by "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.
Steve Albini, rock musician and producer behind Nirvana and Pixies albums, dies at 61
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
Actor Hoa Xuande on his rise in Hollywood
As part of AAPI month, "CBS Mornings" partnered with the organization Gold House to celebrate its A 100 list, which recognizes this year's most impactful Asian-Pacific leaders. One of the honorees is actor Hoa Xuande. You may recognize him for his lead role in the HBO show "The Sympathizer." He stars alongside Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. Jo Ling Kent met the rising star, whose unlikely Hollywood journey shows no signs of stopping.
Carl Lamarre breaks down Drake, Kendrick feud
Billboard's Carl Lamarre joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the heated feud between hip-hop artists Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
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Microsoft: More workers are adopting AI
A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.
The ethical challenges of AI on battlefield
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how millions work and the same is true for militaries worldwide. Autonomous weapons systems are already on the battlefield in Ukraine and Gaza. Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff, research professor at U.S. Army War College, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Spirit AeroSystems whistleblower speaks out
Santiago Paredes spent a decade doing final inspections on 737 fuselages for Spirit AeroSystems, one of Boeing's largest suppliers. He says he filed an ethics complaint when his managers asked him to speed up inspections about where he was finding issues, and when he was ignored, he eventually resigned. He spoke exclusively to Kris Van Cleave.
TikTok sues over U.S. law that could ban app
TikTok filed a lawsuit over U.S. legislation that could ban the social media app. It says a new law demanding it sever ties with the Chinese government is unconstitutional and is a free speech issue. However, supporters of the law say it's essential for national security.
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Video shows plasma swirling on sun in "exquisite detail"
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
NASA simulation mimics flying into black hole's "point of no return"
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Long-awaited Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Hammerhead flatworm sightings in Canada
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
Ingenuity, NASA's "little 'copter that could" (and did!)
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
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Deputies burst into wrong apartment, fatally shot airman, lawyer says
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
Flight attendants charged with smuggled drug money to Dominican Republic
Four flight attendants who worked at major international airlines and flew from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic were charged for allegedly smuggling drug money.
Former U.S. soldier convicted in cold case murder on Army base in Germany
A man was convicted in the 2001 murder of Amanda Gonzales, a U.S. Army soldier who was 19 at the time of her death.
Mom accused of throwing son to his death in crocodile-infested canal
Indian police have arrested the parents of a 6-year-old deaf and nonverbal boy who's body was found in a canal with signs of a crocodile attack.
Cruise ship worker accused of stabbing woman, 2 guards at sea
The worker stabbed a woman and two guards who tried to intervene before being subdued and held in a "shipboard jail," the affidavit says.
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Thick atmosphere detected around planet twice as big as Earth
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
Video shows plasma swirling on sun in "exquisite detail"
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
Starliner launch delayed to at least May 17 to replace suspect valve in Atlas 5 rocket
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
NASA simulation mimics flying into black hole's "point of no return"
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
What to know about Boeing's Starliner launch
Boeing's Starliner space capsule is set for a historic launch Monday night. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood looks at the long-awaited mission into orbit, and what it could mean for the future of space travel.
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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U.S. reviewing planned Israel weapons sales
The Biden administration says it paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week because of concerns that the Israeli military could use them in Rafah where more than one million civilians are sheltering. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
Examining the rise of 6-week abortion bans
Seventeen states in the U.S. now ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy or sooner, with some exceptions. Elizabeth Dias, national religion correspondent for The New York Times, joins "America Decides" to explain the history of six-week abortion bans and their increasing visibility.
What Biden needs to do to win Pennsylvania
The Biden campaign continued its focus on abortion rights Wednesday, with Vice President Kamala Harris speaking on the issue near Philadelphia. The stop comes as CBS News polling finds the presidential race is neck and neck in the Keystone State. Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Biden campaign adviser, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Public school leaders grilled on antisemitism
The leaders of three large public school districts faced questions Wednesday from a House panel about antisemitism. They denied allegations they let the incidents run rampant at their schools. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has details on the hearing.
Microsoft: More workers are adopting AI
A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.