U.S. service members seen wearing MAGA-inspired patches may have broken rules
The patches could fall under the DoD's strict guidelines against showing partisanship
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Trump holds Make America Great Again rally in Florida
President Trump visited the Florida Panhandle Wednesday to tour the area ravaged by last year's Hurricane Michael before holding a Make America Great Again rally. Ben Tracy reports from the president's rally in Panama City, Florida.
Trump declares "collusion delusion is over" at MAGA rally
In his first campaign rally since the attorney general released his summary of Mueller's report, the president celebrated the "complete" and "total" exoneration of his presidency
Why the latest MAGA rally was held in Michigan
President Trump held first Make America Great Again rally since special counsel Robert Mueller handed in his report in Michigan, the state he won by the slimmest margin. Detroit News politics and government editor Richard Burr joins CBSN to discuss why Michigan is so important.
Trump rally a blueprint for 2020 campaign
Days after the special counsel ended its investigation, President Trump declared the "collusion delusion is over" at a Make America Great Again rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Chip Reid joins CBSN from the rally.
Trump gives MAGA rally
At a Make America Great Again rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, President Trump announced the "collusion delusion was over" after special counsel Robert Mueller concluded his investigation.
Cesar Sayoc pleads guilty
The man who sent homemade bombs to Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and others pleaded guilty to criminal charges on Thursday. Cesar Sayoc now faces life in prison.
Controversy over Trump supporter's MAGA hat
A widely-viewed video this weekend showed a man in a "Make America Great Again" hat being asked to leave a New York City bar. That much is certain. Why Dion Cini was kicked out isn't as clear. CBS News digital reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the story.
Trump supporter kicked out of an NYC bar, but there's more to the story
A man says he was kicked for his MAGA hat. The bar's owner says it was because he was "loud and obnoxious," and used a racial slur
Woman taken into ICE custody after confronting man in MAGA hat
She has been ordered to appear before an immigration judge for removal proceedings
Student told she can't wear "MAGA" hat to high school
Student criticizes school district's dress code after being told she can't wear hat featuring well-known slogan
Trump weighs in on Jussie Smollett case
Police allege Jussie Smollett fabricated a hate crime to advance his career
Brothers questioned in Jussie Smollett case speak out
Ola and Abel Osundairo went from persons of interest in the case to potential suspects to being released without charges
In dueling rallies, Trump and O'Rourke tout divergent messages on immigration
The Texas border city became a focal point of the nation's contentious debate over immigration Monday night
"Empire" actor says he fought back in alleged hate-crime attack
"Empire" star who was victim of hate crime makes first public appearance since attack in Chicago
Restaurant owner bans "MAGA" hats, then apologizes
A partner and chef of a restaurant in the San Francisco area had tweeted a ban on "MAGA" hats
"Empire" actor after alleged hate-crime assault: "Justice will be served"
Smollett told police two white men shouting racial epithets and gay slurs attacked him in Chicago this week
Persons of interest sought in alleged Jussie Smollett attack
Smollett told police he was attacked by two white men early Tuesday who allegedly yelled "this is MAGA country"
"Empire" actor assaulted in possible hate crime, police say
The actor told Chicago Police a group of men yelled racial and homophobic slurs and wrapped a rope around his neck
Native American man and Trump supporter come together
A man in a "MAGA" hat and a Native American man came together at a rally in Covington, Kentucky yesterday, shaking hands and discussing getting dinner – days after a more contentious interaction between a Covington Catholic High School student, a Native American veteran and black activists went viral.
Native American, Trump supporter vow to "work together" after viral video
"A Trump supporter wearing his MAGA hat came to me ... he embraced me and wanted to shake my hand," Guy Jones said
Twitter nixes account that helped spread viral confrontation video
@2020Fight claimed to be a teacher and advocate named Talia with a photo appearing to show Brazilian model Natalia Cardoso
Trump backs students from Lincoln memorial confrontation
President says they were treated unfairly with early false judgments; school closes "to ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff"
Alyssa Milano: "The red MAGA hat is the new white hood"
"Without white boys being able to empathize with other people, humanity will continue to destroy itself," the actress and activist tweeted
Native American vet in viral video of confrontation speaks out
Nathan Phillips said he inserted himself between the students and a small group of protesters to diffuse the situation
Trump's claim of "control of the skies over Iran" raises questions about U.S. role
President Trump also asserted the U.S. knows "exactly where" Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei "is hiding."
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander arrested by ICE agents
NYC Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by ICE agents Tuesday at immigration court in Manhattan.
Trump to extend TikTok deadline another 90 days, White House says
The Trump administration has ignored a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem transported to hospital
Kristi Noem is "alert and recovering" after being hospitalized, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed.
U.S. appeals court weighs Trump's deployment of National Guard in L.A.
A panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit heard arguments on whether President Trump must return control of California National Guard to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Judge blocks Trump administration passport policy targeting transgender people
A Trump administration policy requiring people to select the gender assigned at birth on passport forms was halted by a federal judge.
Afghan ally detained by ICE after immigration court hearing
An Afghan man who worked alongside U.S. troops against the Taliban was detained by ICE officers after he attended a mandatory immigration hearing in San Diego.
7 charged with "largest jewelry heist in U.S. history," feds say
Seven Southern California men on Tuesday were charged for their part in what federal prosecutors called the "largest jewelry heist in U.S history" after they robbed a Brinks truck of nearly $100 million gold and jewelry in Lebec in 2022.
Minnesota senator confronts GOP colleague over "cruel" post on shootings
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota confronted GOP Sen. Mike Lee of Utah at the Capitol Monday over a social media post on the Minnesota lawmaker shooting.
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In governor's race, Democrat Abigail Spanberger makes appeal based on her bio
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is attempting to win the Virginia governor's office after her party lost the race in 2021.
New Mexico wildfires force evacuations for about 2,000 homes
Two wildfires in New Mexico are burning over 80,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders and an emergency response from state officials.
Melissa Hortman's parents in first TV interview: "The division needs to end"
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman's parents spoke to CBS News about the "unfair and tragic" shooting — and how America's "division needs to end."
2,000 more National Guard troops being sent to Los Angeles, Pentagon says
The 2,000 troops will join about 2,100 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines who are already deployed in L.A.
Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
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Trump to extend TikTok deadline another 90 days, White House says
The Trump administration has ignored a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
The GOP wants people up to age 64 to work for food stamps and Medicaid
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
Amazon CEO says rollout of generative AI will reshape company's workforce
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
Trump officials lift pause on ICE arrests at farms, hotels, restaurants
The Trump administration has lifted a short-lived pause on immigration arrests at farms, hotels and restaurants.
More states back $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
More states, territories and Washington, D.C., have signed on to a settlement with drugmaker Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over the opioid crisis, officials said.
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In governor's race, Democrat Abigail Spanberger makes appeal based on her bio
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is attempting to win the Virginia governor's office after her party lost the race in 2021.
2,000 more National Guard troops being sent to Los Angeles, Pentagon says
The 2,000 troops will join about 2,100 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines who are already deployed in L.A.
Judge blocks Trump administration passport policy targeting transgender people
A Trump administration policy requiring people to select their gender assigned at birth on passport forms was halted by a federal judge.
Afghan ally detained by ICE after immigration court hearing
An Afghan man who worked alongside U.S. troops against the Taliban was detained by ICE officers after he attended a mandatory immigration hearing in San Diego.
Trump to extend TikTok deadline another 90 days, White House says
The Trump administration has ignored a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
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Cannabis use may double risk of heart disease death, study finds
Due to the study's results on cannabis use health risks, an editorial note published alongside the research called for the drug to "be treated like tobacco: not criminalized but discouraged."
The GOP wants people up to age 64 to work for food stamps and Medicaid
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
CDC: At least 3% of measles cases this year were in fully vaccinated people
About three dozen of the nearly 1,200 measles infections in 2025 have been in people with two measles vaccine doses, the CDC says.
Judge strikes down some Trump research cuts linked to diversity, gender
A federal judge struck down sweeping Trump administration orders that resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of National Institutes of Health research grants.
CDC official overseeing COVID hospitalization data resigns in protest
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
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Meta 'concerned' by Iran telling citizens to stop using WhatsApp: Spokesperson
Iranian officials had warned people to stop using WhatsApp, Telegram and other "location-based applications," according to a report from the state-run broadcaster IRIB.
Trump weighs joining Israel on strikes of Iranian nuclear sites
The U.S. is considering targeting Iran's uranium enrichment facility at Fordo, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Trump's claim of "control of the skies over Iran" raises questions about U.S. role
President Trump also asserted the U.S. knows "exactly where" Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei "is hiding."
Israel hasn't hit Iran's Fordo nuclear facility yet. Here's why it might.
Iran has long been suspected of hiding work toward a nuclear weapon at its underground Fordo enrichment site.
Captain Cook's Endeavour confirmed to be in Rhode Island waters
The location of the HMS Endeavour, a lost ship belonging to 18th-century British explorer Captain James Cook, has been confirmed as Rhode Island's Newport Harbor.
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Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
R. Kelly hospitalized for overdose, claims murder plot in prison, lawyer says
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
Inside the addictive world of "The Traitors"
Set in a real Scottish castle, "The Traitors" blends deception and Alan Cumming's theatrical flair to become a reality TV hit.
Meet the NYC dad who won a Pedro Pascal look-alike contest
Pushed by his wife, NYC dad George Gountas entered a Pedro Pascal look-alike contest and won a year of burritos.
Roy Wood Jr. on baseball's most iconic play
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about "Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run," a new Roku Original produced by MLB Studios. The film dives into the history and cultural power of baseball's most iconic play, featuring stars like Freddie Freeman.
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Amazon CEO says rollout of generative AI will reshape company's workforce
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
AI data centers are driving up energy bills
An increase in demand for artificial intelligence may be increasing the cost of your electric bills. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter explains.
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.
Scammers use AI to create fake job applicants
Artificial intelligence is being used to create realistic video and audio to impersonate people, in some cases looking for love or deceiving companies looking to hire. In a 2024 study, half of the businesses surveyed said they'd experienced AI deepfake fraud. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
AI users form relationships with technology
Some people are using AI as an emotional outlet — and developing a real relationship with artificial intelligence. It's a trend that people and AI companies are hesitant to talk about, but does appear to be on the rise.
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Invasive Asian needle ants pose risks
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
This T. rex ancestor is "missing link" to apex predators, scientists say
Apex predators, like the Tyrannosaurus rex, eventually arose from smaller-bodied tyrannosauroid dinosaurs called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, the study's researchers said.
What to know about invasive ant with fatal sting reported in multiple states
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
Japanese probe's second straight attempt at moon landing a failure
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
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Sen. Tina Smith on Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed over the weekend in a politically motivated shooting. Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota, a friend of the Hortmans, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the rise of political violence in the U.S. and her confrontation with Sen. Mike Lee over his post on the shootings.
Congress seeking more security funds
In the wake of Saturday's deadly shooting of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, Senators met with the Sergeant at Arms and the U.S. Capitol Police to discuss security for its members. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke with Rep. Hortman's family and Scott MacFarlane has more.
A fact check on Gov. Walz's appointment of Vance Boelter
About six years ago, Boelter was appointed to the Minnesota Governor's Workforce Development Board by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. But what exactly does being appointed to that board mean?
Reprimand in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial
The judge in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial reprimanded both the prosecution and defense Tuesday after information from a sealed proceeding appeared in a news article. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Jury asks three questions in Karen Read trial
Jury deliberations are still ongoing in in the Karen Read murder trial. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has more.
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NASA evaluating data indicating air leaks aboard space station are sealed
If initial results hold up, NASA says the delayed launch of a commercial research mission to the station could come as early as Thursday.
Commercial crew launch delayed while ISS air leak assessed
NASA wants to evaluate recent efforts to stop a small but persistent air leak in the Russian segment of the space station.
Axiom-4 mission delayed due to leak
NASA delayed the Axiom Mission 4 launch on Wednesday after SpaceX detected a liquid oxygen leak during a Falcon 9 rocket inspection. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Report: Pentagon, NASA push SpaceX competitors
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Kraft Heinz removing all artificial food dyes
Kraft Heinz, the maker of Jell-O, Capri-Sun, Kool-Aid and more, says it will remove artificial dyes entirely from its products or replace them with natural colors. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
Trump supporters divided on Israel-Iran
President Trump's supporters are at odds on potential U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict as Mr. Trump considers joining Israel in strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa reports.
Congress split on U.S. role in Iran conflict
As President Trump considers joining Israel in its strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Congress is split on the possibility of further U.S. involvement in the conflict. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
B-2 bomber could target Iran's Fordo site
As Israel and Iran continue to exchange strikes and the Trump administration weighs its options, the B-2 Spirit Bomber is drawing attention. It can carry a "bunker-buster" bomb, capable of penetrating 200 feet inside a target. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more on the aircraft.
Pentagon sends more forces to Middle East
The Pentagon is sending additional forces towards the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Approximately 40,000 U.S. troops are currently in the Middle East. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more details.