Speaker Johnson praises Trump ahead of address
In an interview with Tony Dokoupil, House Speaker Mike Johnson praised President Trump on tax relief, immigration enforcement and other first-year priorities ahead of the State of the Union address.
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Speaker Mike Johnson calls for "patience" on economy: "You don't flip a switch"
Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
Johnson on allegations of Gonzales' affair
House Speaker Mike Johnson told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that allegations of Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales' affair with his late staffer are "detestable," but said it's important to "allow all the facts to play out."
Full interview: House Speaker Mike Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses what to expect from President Trump's State of the Union address, and weighs in on the administration's trade policy, immigration crackdown, U.S. tensions with Iran and more in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Johnson blasts State of the Union boycott
House Speaker Mike Johnson urged lawmakers to "maintain decorum and the dignity of the office" while criticizing dozens of Democrats planning to boycott President Trump's State of the Union address in an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil airing tonight.
House Speaker denies request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at Capitol
House Speaker Mike Johnson's office has denied a request to have the late Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to past precedent.
2/25: The Takeout: Rep. Patrick McHenry
North Carolina Republican Congressman and House Financial Services Chairman Patrick McHenry joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss House Speaker Mike Johnson and the divide in the House over funding for Ukraine.
House passes government funding package
The House has passed a funding package to end the partial government shutdown that's been in effect since Saturday. The bill now heads to President Trump's desk for a signature. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
House clears procedural vote on funding package
The House cleared a key procedural hurdle Tuesday for a funding package that would end the partial government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Breaking down the budget fight in the House
The House is back in session Monday to consider a revised funding package to end the partial government shutdown that began over the weekend. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
House panel to consider funding package
The House Rules Committee is set to consider a funding package on Monday after a partial government shutdown began Saturday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Cassidy facing Trump-backed primary challenger
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a frequent critic of President Trump, now officially faces a primary challenge. Rep. Julia Letlow announced her candidacy on Tuesday, just one day after the president encouraged her to jump into the race. Political strategists Laurie Watkins and Alex Conant join with analysis.
Mike Johnson addresses U.K. Parliament
House Speaker Mike Johnson became the first in his position to address the United Kingdom's Parliament. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more details.
Johnson on Venezuela after Maduro's capture
House Speaker Mike Johnson took questions on the future of Venezuela and said Americans can "sleep well at night" after the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro.
Johnson reacts to Venezuela briefing
House Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. operation in Venezuela is not a regime change, but a demand for a change in behavior by the regime still in power despite Nicolás Maduro's ousting. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
10/5: Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins to discuss where the peace plan for Gaza stands, nearly two years after the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. Chuck Schumer weigh in on the congressional standoff fueling the government shutdown.
9/14: Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," House Speaker Mike Johnson joins to discuss the aftermath of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Meanwhile, Sens. Chris Coons of Delaware and James Lankford of Oklahoma join to talk about the rise of political extremism in the U.S.
Latest on health insurance tax credits
Lawmakers are preparing to depart from Capitol Hill without a resolution to a looming health insurance problem that will affect millions of Americans. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Johnson: "I have not lost control of the House"
Four House Republicans have defied Speaker Mike Johnson by signing onto a Democratic-led discharge petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Vote forced on extending ACA subsidies
A group of moderate Republicans has joined House Democrats to force a vote on extending health care subsidies. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
House set to vote on GOP health care bill
The House is expected to vote this week on a Republican plan to address rising health care costs as millions of Americans face skyrocketing insurance premiums in the new year. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
D.C. reporters on Vanity Fair's Trump story
NPR White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram and Juliegrace Brufke, who covers Congress for 24sight News, join CBS News with their reactions to an explosive Vanity Fair report on President Trump's inner circle.
Trump weighs in on GOP health care bill
The House is expected to vote on a GOP-led health care bill this week that would not extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, which expire Dec. 31. President Trump threw his support behind the bill in a news conference on Monday, saying people will get "better health care at a much lower cost." CBS News Taurean Small has the latest.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Johnson's grip on the House slips as Republicans defy leadership
House Republicans have repeatedly defied Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership amid growing frustration over how he's led the fractious majority.
Bill Clinton at Epstein deposition: "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong"
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
DOJ charging 30 more people for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
The criminal civil rights case has also ensnared journalist Don Lemon.
Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, officials say
A U.S. official says a laser weapon was used to down the drone in the area of Fort Hancock, a small community on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Stocks tumble as investors fret over inflation data, AI
Stocks fell in afternoon trading after a report showed higher-than-expected inflation and as Wall Street continues to fret over AI-related disruption.
Photo of Lutnick on Epstein's island removed from DOJ files now restored
A photo released last month as part of the Epstein files that showed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Epstein's island was removed from the DOJ's website before being restored Thursday night.
Pentagon official lashes out at Anthropic as talks break down
The Pentagon's top technology official told CBS News the military has offered compromises to Anthropic, amid a feud over whether its powerful AI technology will be restricted — but Anthropic called the offer inadequate.
Pakistan declares "open war" with Afghanistan as airstrikes rock Kabul
Pakistan bombed major Afghan cities and declared "open war" after Afghanistan's Taliban rulers claimed an unprecedented aerial attack on Islamabad.
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This tip can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your mortgage
Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level since 2022, and now borrowers can find even lower-cost loans, experts said.
Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
DOJ charging 30 more people for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
The criminal civil rights case has also ensnared journalist Don Lemon.
Rival bills want to make homebuying more affordable. Here's how.
Two competing bills would restrict big investors from buying single-family homes, but they take different approaches.
State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers
Refund amounts for State Farm customers will vary based on their place of residence and insurance premiums.
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Stocks tumble as investors fret over inflation data, AI
Stocks fell in afternoon trading after a report showed higher-than-expected inflation and as Wall Street continues to fret over AI-related disruption.
This tip can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your mortgage
Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level since 2022, and now borrowers can find even lower-cost loans, experts said.
Rival bills want to make homebuying more affordable. Here's how.
Two competing bills would restrict big investors from buying single-family homes, but they take different approaches.
State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers
Refund amounts for State Farm customers will vary based on their place of residence and insurance premiums.
Trump Media & Technology Group says it may spin off Truth Social
President Trump's media company, which is merging with a fusion energy player, is exploring whether to spin off Trump Social as a publicly traded concern.
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Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
DOJ charging 30 more people for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
The criminal civil rights case has also ensnared journalist Don Lemon.
Rival bills want to make homebuying more affordable. Here's how.
Two competing bills would restrict big investors from buying single-family homes, but they take different approaches.
Scouting America to alter policies to maintain military support, Hegseth says
Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
Bill Clinton at Epstein deposition: "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong"
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
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Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
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Rare 2,000-year-old treasure unearthed by metal detectorists
The find was made on a farmer's land in western Wales, museum Amgueddfa Cymru said.
Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
Boy's birth brings hope for Amazon tribe facing possible extinction
One official calls a newborn boy "a symbol of the resistance of the Akuntsu people, but also a source of hope for Indigenous peoples."
U.S. clears some diplomatic staff to leave Israel amid tension with Iran
As Trump leaves the threat of war on the table amid nuclear talks with Iran, the State Department urges Americans to "consider leaving Israel" while they can.
U.S. offers $10 million for capture of cartel bosses "The Frog" and "Achilles"
The U. S. is offering $5 million each for information on Rene Arzate Garcia and his brother Alfonso Arzate Garcia.
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Book excerpt: "Never Mind the Happy" by Marc Shaiman
In his memoir, the Tony Award-winning composer of such hits as Broadway's "Hairspray" writes of his half-century in show business, which grew in part from his youthful worship of Bette Midler - an adoration that would grow into a collaboration.
"Sinners" composer on blues music journey
For Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Goransson, creating the score for "Sinners" was a challenge, explaining he had to find his "voice within the blues." He describes his unlikely personal connection to the music and how he met the film's director.
"Scream" creator on directing latest movie
"Scream" writer and creator Kevin Williamson describes his passion for horror films and being asked to direct a "Scream" movie for the first time, at the request of one of the returning stars. Natalie Morales reports.
Bobby J. Brown, "The Wire" and "Law & Order: SUV" actor, dies at 62
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Morgan Freeman on AI replicating his voice
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman, who has starred in more than 100 movies in his six-decade career, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about narrating the docuseries "The Dinosaurs" and how he's fighting the use of artificial intelligence to replicate his iconic voice.
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Pentagon's deadline nears for Anthropic
The Pentagon's Friday afternoon deadline for Anthropic on granting use of its AI technology for certain military matters is rapidly approaching. Axios tech reporter Maria Curi joins CBS News with more.
Official on Pentagon-Anthropic standoff
Emil Michael, the U.S. under secretary of defense for research and engineering, speaks with CBS News' Jennifer Jacobs about how the military can benefit from artificial intelligence and defends the Pentagon's stance in its dispute with Anthropic over the use of the AI model Claude. Michael says the military has "made some very good concessions" and hopes Anthropic will do "the right thing" and reach a deal.
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.
Pentagon's clash with Anthropic over AI use
The Pentagon's ultimatum for Anthropic on the use of its AI technology could impact U.S. military readiness. Tara Copp, a national reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Pentagon vs. Anthropic on use of AI
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth set a deadline for Friday afternoon that involves Anthropic granting all lawful use for its AI technology. Amrith Ramkumar, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Bill Clinton opening statement for deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is being deposed by members of the House Oversight Committee over his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Did ICE lie before detaining NYC student?
Columbia University acting president Claire Shipman described the ICE detention of student Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva, claiming agents gained entry to a residential building by stating they were police seeking a missing child. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Bill Clinton's turn for Epstein deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is up next for a deposition before members of the House Oversight Committee regarding his alleged links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Latest news Columbia student taken by ICE
Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva has been released after ICE took her from one of the institution's residential buildings. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Epstein files questionings continue
Kentucky Republican Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick may be asked to testify on his knowledge of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's dealings. This comes as former President Bill Clinton prepares for his deposition. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
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How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Artemis II moon rocket hauled off launch pad for repairs
Fixing the Space Launch System rocket's helium pressurization problem has pushed the Artemis II launch to at least April 1.
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Trump slams Iran negotiations
President Trump says he is not happy with the way Iran carried out negotiations on its nuclear program in Geneva. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
U.S. shoots down another drone near border
The U.S. shot down a Border Patrol drone near the Texas border. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Iran doubt impacts gas prices, Wright says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Texas and boasted about eased costs at the gas pump under the Trump administration, although he conceded prices are high amid uncertainty on Iran. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe spoke to Wright at a Corpus Christi gas station.
Inside the transformation of Hollywood
Hollywood is known for its iconic sign, Walk of Fame and studio lots bringing movies to life – but in 2026 the future of the entertainment industry is changing. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Pentagon's deadline nears for Anthropic
The Pentagon's Friday afternoon deadline for Anthropic on granting use of its AI technology for certain military matters is rapidly approaching. Axios tech reporter Maria Curi joins CBS News with more.