Ivanka Trump won't challenge Rubio for Florida Senate seat
The New York native and her family moved to Florida after her father was defeated by Joe Biden in the presidential election.
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Trump praises Kentucky AG on Taylor case
President Trump says he's spoken with the Kentucky governor amid the protests stemming from the Breonna Taylor case. He praised the state's attorney general in a press briefing Wednesday when asked about the case. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN with the latest.
Schumer invokes "two-hour rule" to block Senate committee hearings
The Senate minority leader said that "we can't have business as usual when Republicans are destroying the institution."
Senate panel's report on Russian meddling
The Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee has released a redacted version of its final report on Russian interference in the 2016 election. Among the findings is that former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's close contact with a business associate the panel deemed a "Russian intelligence officer" opened the door for Moscow to influence the Trump campaign. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" with the latest.
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., says enhancing upward mobility should be a focus of efforts to combat poverty
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., says government programs have alleviated the consequences of poverty without addressing the underlying lack of upward mobility.
Republicans argue the government is waging a losing battle in the war on poverty and that new strategies are necessary to turn the tide
Republicans argue the government is waging a losing battle in the war on poverty and that new strategies are necessary to turn the tide. One of the more dramatic ideas comes from Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who proposes turning over Washington’s anti-poverty programs -- and the trillions spent on them -- to the states. Nancy Cordes reports.
Florida Republican senator says Democrats' preoccupation with income inequality is misplaced
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., says policymakers should focus on enhancing social mobility, not fixing income inequality, if they truly want to combat poverty.
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., was one of the first politicians to criticize the proposed budget deal
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., was one of the first politicians to criticize the proposed budget deal. Rubio joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to defend his criticism and discuss his attempt for immigration reform.
6 GOP lawmakers sanctioned by China
China announced sanctions on 11 Americans for their critical views of Hong Kong. Six Republican lawmakers are on the list, including Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz. The move is in response to sanctions imposed on China by the Trump administration last week. CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish, a senior fellow at the Asia Society, joined CBSN to discuss the current state of diplomacy between the U.S. and China.
China bans U.S. senators in dispute over religious persecution
Ambassador for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback also barred over criticism of ruling Communist Party's treatment of minorities.
Rubio tapped as acting chairman of Senate Intel Committee
Rubio will serve as the acting chairman after Senator Richard Burr stepped down from the post during an investigation into his stock trades.
Former campaign managers preview SC debate
The Democratic presidential candidates will take the stage in Charleston, South Carolina, on Tuesday night ahead of the state’s primary. CBS News political contributors Terry Sullivan and Robby Mook, Marco Rubio and Hillary Clinton's respective 2016 campaign managers, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss what to expect from the candidates.
Mnuchin requests boost in funding for Paycheck Protection Program
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin said that he had spoken to congressional leaders to request an additional $250 billion
Rubio says U.S. should sanction China over human rights abuses
"I will never accept the notion that somehow, in order to be able to sell them more things, we have to look the other way on some of the grotesque human rights violations," Rubio told "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Senator Marco Rubio on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senator Marco Rubio that aired Sunday, January 5, 2020.
Rubio says U.S. strike on Iranian general "had to happen"
Rubio told "Face the Nation" that the strike that killed Qassem Soleimani was necessary to protect American lives.
This week on "Face the Nation," January 5, 2020
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Senators Marco Rubio and Chris Murphy will appear on "Face the Nation" this Sunday
Senators pressure social media giants to crack down on "deepfakes"
Senators Mark Warner and Marco Rubio are calling on 11 tech companies to develop a plan to deal with the proliferation of "deepfakes" on their platforms
Florida GOP lawmakers on climate change
Donald Trump praised Florida lawmakers for their response to Hurricane Dorian this week, specifically calling out lawmakers like Rick Scott who weighed in on the connection between climate change and stronger storms. Jim Defede, investigative reporter for CBS station WFOR in Miami, joined CBSN to discuss how the state's top lawmakers are addressing climate change.
Republicans propose amendment to limit Supreme Court to 9 justices
The proposed amendment is in response to Democratic presidential candidates expressing support for enlarging the court
Trump supports "permanent" daylight saving time
More state and federal lawmakers say it's time to rethink daylight saving time. President Trump seems to agree
Rubio warns Venezuelan troops against "crime" of blocking aid
Standing at Venezuela's border with Colombia, U.S. senator tells Maduro's troops that following his orders would be a "crime against humanity"
Rubio won't primary Trump in 2020
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, was one of President Trump's fiercest critics on the campaign trail in 2016, but now he says he won't run against the president in the 2020 Republican primary. John McCormack, senior writer for the conservative magazine The Weekly Standard, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss how Rubio is embracing Mr. Trump.
March 1 a "hard deadline" for trade deal with China, U.S. trade rep says
"When I talked to the president of the United States, he's not talking about going beyond March," Amb. Robert Lighthizer said
Rubio reserving judgment on Trump's alleged ties to Cohen case
The Florida Republican says he sees "no reason to not stand by anybody in this moment" as multiple investigations continue
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Lebanese state media reports attacks by Israel despite announced ceasefire
The reported attacks came less than a day after diplomats briefed on the issue told CBS News Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to a ceasefire.
Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7M no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
Investigation
What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
Kennedy Center still weighing "partial closure," Trump admin. tells judge
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant 2-0 win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
1 killed, dozens injured after trains collide in England, British officials say
At least one person was killed and dozens more were injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British officials said.
James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
1 killed in large fire at luxury resort, several others injured
One person was killed and several others were hurt when a fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
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Kennedy Center still weighing "partial closure," Trump admin. tells judge
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
Given 8 months to live, a teen beat cancer thanks to an extraordinary friendship
In 2022, at the age of 14, Dylan Mwaniki was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. Four years later, he graduated from high school.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
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Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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Kennedy Center still weighing "partial closure," Trump admin. tells judge
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7 million no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
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Strange symptom leads to man's Stage IV cancer diagnosis
An app notification informed Joe Gillette that he had been diagnosed with aggressive, late-stage cancer.
Doctor has a special surprise for her patient
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
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1 killed in large fire at luxury resort, several others injured
One person was killed and several others were hurt when a fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
1 killed, dozens injured after trains collide in England, British officials say
At least one person was killed and dozens more were injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British officials said.
Climber trapped on Everest for days says avalanche saved him
Dawa Sherpa was airlifted to Kathmandu, where doctors treated him for frostbite, severe dehydration and a fractured thigh bone.
How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
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James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
"The War and Treaty" talk new music
Husband and wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as "The War and Treaty," talk to "CBS Mornings" about their new music, major collaborations, including with Whoopi Goldberg, and how they came up with their band's name.
Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mangione team no longer pursuing this defense
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's defense team for his New York state trial has announced it will no longer pursue a psychiatric defense. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with more insight.
Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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6/20: The Uplift
A Maryland mom has an extra reason to be proud on her son's graduation day. She gets to cross the stage and receive her diploma alongside him. Plus, Spellman College, an HBCU in Atlanta, celebrates seven women at the top of the 2026 graduating class.
Peeled paint in Reflecting Pool after algae bloom
President Trump's multi-million dollar makeover of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is not going swimmingly. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
The rise of fitness dating apps
The New York Times reports some singles are turning to fitness dating apps to find a relationship. Danielle Friedman, a contributor for the Times who wrote the piece, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
How Trump's Iran goals have changed
With a memorandum of understanding in place between the U.S. and Iran, "The Daily Report" takes a look at where things stand on some of the goals the Trump administration laid out for the conflict. CBS News' Sam Vinograd also joins with analysis.
Massive fire at resort in Dominican Republic
One person was killed and several others were hurt in a massive fire at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.