Musk escalates budget bill criticism
Elon Musk escalated his attacks on the conservative budget bill in Congress, and some Republican lawmakers are agreeing with his take on U.S. debt and other provisions in the bill. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Johnson says he is "not upset" with Musk
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is not upset with Elon Musk after the entrepreneur blasted the conservative budget bill going through Congress. President Trump hasn't commented on Musk's remarks, and it's not clear whether the bill will make it to his desk by July 4. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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McCarthy: Johnson "fantastic" as speaker
House Speaker Mike Johnson scored a victory earlier in May when he wrangled enough votes to pass President Trump's budget bill. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins "The Takeout" to assess his successor's performance in the role.
Johnson Medicaid cuts in Trump bill
Speaker Mike Johnson, who oversaw the passage of President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in the House, insisted to "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that projections that nearly 200,000 people in his home state of Louisiana will lose Medicaid under the bill are actually targeting "waste, fraud and abuse." "There's a moral component to what we're doing," he said.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as Americans prepare for Memorial Day, Margaret Brennan speaks to some veterans serving in Congress about the value of public service and honoring those who've protected us. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson talks about the House's passage of President Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
What's in Trump's House-passed "one big, beautiful bill"
Republicans made a number of last-minute changes to the legislation that passed in the lower chamber early Thursday.
Key features of House GOP budget bill
The House delivered President Trump a narrow win on his budget bill Thursday. Lawmakers approved the legislation by a 215-214 vote after a marathon overnight session. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
How House GOP passed Trump's budget bill
House Republicans passed President Trump's budget bill by a single vote early Thursday morning. Leigh Ann Caldwell, chief Washington correspondent for Puck News, and Juliegrace Brufke, Capitol Hill reporter for 24sight News, join "America Decides" to discuss how the legislation came together after last-minute changes and its chances in the Senate.
Late changes to GOP bill that shifted votes
The House passed the GOP budget bill early Thursday morning by a narrow margin after last-minute changes were made to satisfy Republican holdouts. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns joins with more.
Trump celebrates House budget bill vote
President Trump is celebrating House Speaker Mike Johnson after the House voted to pass the Republican budget bill. Mr. Trump did not mention changes to Medicaid proposed in the package. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports from the White House.
Republican slept through House vote
One Republican lawmaker missed the House vote on the budget bill, narrowing the margins necessary to pass the legislation through the lower chamber, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. The bill passed by one vote. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Budget bill could add trillions to deficit
Divisions among House Republicans remain as they race to try and pass President Trump's legislative agenda. A new estimate from the Congressional Budget Office found the bill, in its current form, would raise the federal deficit by $3.8 trillion over ten years, mostly from the president's proposed tax cuts. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Timing of House vote on Trump budget bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Freedom Caucus met with President Trump on Wednesday amid a budget bill impasse. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Trump to meet with House Freedom Caucus
House Speaker Mike Johnson and several members of the House Freedom Caucus are expected at the White House Wednesday for a meeting with President Trump over his budget bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
House Rules Committee meets overnight
The House Rules Committee is still debating the Republican budget bill since beginning its session overnight, a rare move for such an important piece of legislation bound to impact most Americans. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
House committee meets overnight on GOP budget
The House Rules Committee convened in the middle of the night to debate holdouts on the Republican reconciliation bill. Speaker Mike Johnson wants the bill to pass in the lower chamber by Memorial Day. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
Trump urges Republicans to pass budget package
President Trump is urging House Republicans to stand united and pass his legislative agenda into law, but all indications show the GOP conference still has a ways to go before that can happen. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion have the details and Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his concerns.
Behind Trump's rare visit to Capitol Hill
President Trump is not publicly acknowledging a division among Republicans on the conservative budget bill moving through House committees. Mr. Trump visited GOP lawmakers to push for their support to get the bill into the Senate. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump on GOP meeting about budget bill
President Trump met with House Republicans on Capitol Hill as he tries to push for the budget bill's passage in the lower chamber by Memorial Day. Mr. Trump rebuked claims that he is losing patience with GOP lawmakers who are against parts of the bill. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Trump seeing Republicans on budget bill
President Trump is visiting House Republicans on Capitol Hill and is expected to urge lawmakers to push the budget bill through Congress' lower chamber to meet Speaker Mike Johnson's proposed Memorial Day deadline. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
House GOP eyes tax bill vote this week as disagreements persist
House Republicans plan to vote this week on legislation containing President Trump's second term agenda, including border and tax cut provisions.
What's next for House budget battle
House Republicans' massive budget plan barely made it out of committee for a second straight vote. Nikole Killion lays out the sticking points.
Final House vote on budget expected this week
President Trump is set to attend a House Republican conference at the Capitol on Tuesday after his budget bill cleared a key hurdle over the weekend. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on the status of the bill.
Trump to meet with House GOP in budget push
President Trump's budget plan moved out of committee Sunday night in an important victory for the legislation. Mr. Trump will head to Capitol Hill on Tuesday morning to meet with House Republicans as they prepare for a potential full floor vote later this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
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Trump says U.S. will "go back to doing what we were doing" if Iran talks stall
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
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Biden tapes released after legal battle, with references to classified material
Audio recordings that former President Joe Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released.
Trump asks Supreme Court to step into dispute over mail-in ballot executive order
A federal appeals court on Sunday left in place a lower court decision that blocked implementation of key parts of President Trump's executive order.
Bryan Kohberger challenges conviction in Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger, the man serving multiple life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students, filed a petition for post-conviction relief Monday.
Berlin Pride attack suspect with ISIS ties raised red flags, group says
Officials said Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German-born citizen with Lebanese roots, plowed a vehicle into celebrants at one of Europe's largest Pride events.
Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
3 killed, 4 wounded in Seattle shooting; 15-year-old suspect arrested
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival in Seattle, police said. A 15-year-old suspect was in custody.
Savannah Guthrie asks alleged kidnappers to "do the right thing" in new video
In her Instagram post, the "Today" show host said her family had "done our part" and would "never stop looking for" their 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February.
Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
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Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
Bryan Kohberger challenges conviction in Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger, the man serving multiple life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students, filed a petition for post-conviction relief Monday.
Trump asks Supreme Court to step into dispute over mail-in ballot executive order
A federal appeals court on Sunday left in place a lower court decision that blocked implementation of key parts of President Trump's executive order.
Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Savannah Guthrie asks alleged kidnappers to "do the right thing" in new video
In her Instagram post, the "Today" show host said her family had "done our part" and would "never stop looking for" their 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February.
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Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
The biggest weather risk for homeowners? It's no longer hurricanes.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
Coca-Cola resumes Fairlife milk production after ransomware attack
Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories.
Cracker Barrel CEO who oversaw controversial logo redesign to step down
Masino will be replaced on Aug. 10 by David Deno, most recently the CEO of Bloomin' Brands.
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Biden tapes released after legal battle, with references to classified material
Audio recordings that former President Joe Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released.
Trump asks Supreme Court to step into dispute over mail-in ballot executive order
A federal appeals court on Sunday left in place a lower court decision that blocked implementation of key parts of President Trump's executive order.
Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
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GOP targeted progressive dark money. That could boomerang on Trump.
The Trump-linked group Freedom 250 staged America's birthday with tens of millions that it is not required to disclose.
Pentagon lists 4 killed in Iran war under "Overseas Operations Casualties"
Four U.S. service members who were listed in a Pentagon casualties database as having died during the Iran war are now listed as "Overseas Operations Casualties."
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Cyclospora outbreak impact on eating habits
Amid the outbreak of cyclospora, a CBS News poll finds 40% of Americans say they are buying or eating less produce. Nearly half of those polled say they have little or no confidence in the FDA to deal with the outbreak. Carter Evans reports.
Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite, have been reported in 41 states. The outbreak comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff; disbanded a national advisory committee on how to prevent microbial contamination in food; winnowed down an early-warning surveillance program for specific pathogens; and further delayed a rule that would have required tracing contaminants from field to store. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who see the current compromises of food safety as "a national wake-up call."
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Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
Knife attack in Paris thwarted by quick-thinking bystander, witness says
Officials say the motive behind a violent attack on three women in Paris is unclear, but the suspect shouted incoherently after being tackled by bystanders.
Berlin Pride attack suspect with ISIS ties raised red flags, group says
Officials said Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German-born citizen with Lebanese roots, plowed a vehicle into celebrants at one of Europe's largest Pride events.
Fugitive in 1973 murder of iconic singer Victor Jara is captured
Former military officer Nelson Haase was convicted in the death of Jara, who was tortured and murdered with 44 bullets on September 16, 1973.
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Trump says U.S. will "go back to doing what we were doing" if Iran talks stall
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
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Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks new special
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paul de Gelder talks high-risk shark mission
Shark attack survivor and advocate Paul de Gelder talks to "CBS Mornings" about his high-risk mission to search for one of the largest sharks in the North Atlantic as part of this year's "Shark Week" on the Discovery Channel. He also addresses how he overcame his fear of sharks.
The adventurous life of supermodel Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second." (Originally broadcast Jan. 25, 2026.)
7/26: New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
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Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
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.
Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Teen detained in connection with Seattle shooting
Seattle officials say a 15-year-old is in custody in connection with a shooting near the Space Needle on Sunday. Authorities believe a second suspect may still be at large. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Bryan Kohberger challenges conviction in Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger, the man serving multiple life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students, filed a petition for post-conviction relief Monday.
Officials give update on Seattle shooting
Authorities in Seattle on Monday gave an update on Sunday night's shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. Three people were killed and four were wounded. CBS News' Anna Schecter provided further context on the news conference.
Chiefs assistant coach's son charged in shooting
Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy's son, Elijah, has been charged in the shooting of his mother in Virginia and is being held without bond, authorities say. Mia Bieniemy, 57, was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
Suspect in Berlin Pride attack linked to ISIS
Abdul Ballout, the suspect accused of plowing his vehicle into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event, killing at least one and injuring dozens, tried to join ISIS and was headed to a deradicalization program, police say. Chris Livesay shares all the new details.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Oil prices fall, big tech preps for earnings
Oil prices fell on Monday as President Trump's decision to pause strikes on Iran fueled hopes for diplomacy. Meanwhile, top tech stocks including Amazon and Meta are preparing for the release of their new earnings reports. Yahoo Finance reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump says he has "plenty of time" in Iran talks
President Trump says Iran wants to come to the table and make a deal as the U.S. pauses strikes after nearly two weeks of hitting the country. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.
Teen detained in connection with Seattle shooting
Seattle officials say a 15-year-old is in custody in connection with a shooting near the Space Needle on Sunday. Authorities believe a second suspect may still be at large. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
Officials give update on Seattle shooting
Authorities in Seattle on Monday gave an update on Sunday night's shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. Three people were killed and four were wounded. CBS News' Anna Schecter provided further context on the news conference.