Rep. Mike Lawler ahead of State of the Union
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York joins CBS News to discuss President Trump's upcoming State of the Union address.
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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.
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler bashes lack of ACA vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will not hold a vote on a bill extending Obamacare subsidies this week. New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler joined CBS News with his reaction.
Face the Nation: Lawler, Whelan
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York, who represents a district heavily targeted by Democrats, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "all of the rhetoric needs to stop", and Paul Whelan, a Marine veteran who was imprisoned in a Russian labor camp for nearly six years until being released after a prisoner swap this summer, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" in his first interview since being freed about the first moments he realized he was free.
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler on potential shutdown
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler joins "The Takeout" to share how he feels about Tuesday night's looming government shutdown deadline.
Lawler to sit out N.Y. governor's race, seek reelection in House
Rep. Mike Lawler says he will run for reelection in New York's 17th Congressional District in the 2026 midterms, forgoing a bid for governor.
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.
Where House GOP remains at odds over budget
It took the House Ways and Means Committee 17 hours to advance the tax portion of President Trump's economic agenda along party lines, but Republicans remain divided. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Then, GOP Rep. Mike Lawler of New York joins to discuss his stance on deductions for state and local taxes.
Lawler: Signal leak should've never happened
Many Republican lawmakers on Wednesday described the leaked Signal group chat with top Trump administration officials as a "mistake." Some also downplayed the sensitive details on the Houthi strikes shared in the chat. Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York joins "America Decides" with his perspective on the situation.
10/15: The Takeout: Rep. Mike Lawler
For this edition of "The Takeout," Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) sits down with Major Garrett to discuss the removal of Kevin McCarthy as House speaker and the ongoing battle for the GOP leadership position. Lawler, a freshman lawmaker, also explains why he didn't support the choice of Rep. Steve Scalise.
Rick Scott denounces anti-Puerto Rico comment
Derogatory comments directed at Puerto Rico from former President Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden Rally have sparked outrage from both sides of the aisle. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Bryan Lanza join "America Decides" to discuss the fallout.
Lawler: "All" of extreme campaign rhetoric "needs to stop"
As former President Donald Trump has accused his adversaries of being the "enemy from within," Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York, who represents a district heavily targeted by Democrats, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "all of the rhetoric needs to stop."
Rep. Mike Lawler apologizes for wearing blackface at 2006 party
"The ugly practice of blackface was the furthest thing from my mind," the New York Republican said.
Democrat path to House majority
The road to the majority in the House of Representatives for Democrats may depend on races in New York and California. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Who is Sen. JD Vance, Trump's VP pick?
After weeks of speculation, former President Donald Trump selected Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice presidential pick on Monday. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson and New York Rep. Mike Lawler join to discuss.
N.Y. Court of Appeals orders redrawing of congressional maps
The battle for control of the House of Representatives in 2024 just got a lot more complicated and intense.
Santos could be expelled from House by 2024
A House Ethics Committee report investigating Republican Rep. George Santos of New York could be enough to sway other lawmakers to vote to expel him from Congress before 2024 comes around. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has the latest from Washington.
Republicans regrouping amid speaker stalemate
Rep. Jim Jordan failed to secure enough votes to become House speaker on the second ballot, leaving the lower chamber without a leader as Republicans' path forward remained unclear. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Rep. Mike Lawler of New York, who has voted for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy in both rounds, about what he thinks needs to happen next.
4 new members of Congress on what can get done
Four new members of Congress — Reps. Robert Garcia, Mike Lawler, Summer Lee and Zach Nunn — discuss the potential for bipartisan cooperation on crime, policing, immigration, the debt ceiling, spending and more.
Rep. Mike Lawler on debt limit, George Santos
New York Republican Congressman Mike Lawler joins "Red & Blue" to discuss a range of topics including debt limit negotiations, immigration reform, and the furor over his fellow Rep. George Santos.
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U.S. and Iran "not there yet" on a deal but "very close," Vance says
With the Strait of Hormuz still gridlocked and war raging in Lebanon, Iran and the U.S. both say there's no agreement yet.
Laos miner emerges from cave where group has been trapped, organization says
The lead rescue diver told "CBS Mornings" earlier Friday that teaching the trapped miners how to scuba dive might be the only way to free them.
Judge temporarily blocks DOJ work on $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
Bondi testifies behind closed doors in House Epstein probe
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before the House Oversight Committee on Friday about her handling of the Epstein files.
Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad in Florida
Blue Origin, which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, had successfully launched its third New Glenn Rocket last month.
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Air traffic control run by Compaq computers is safe but inefficient, FAA head says
As the summer travel season starts to take off, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford tells CBS News he has confidence in the system, despite hundreds of FAA facilities being run on decades-old technology.
Many artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup released
Most artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
How ChatGPT warped reality for these users: "Why would the AI lie to me?"
AI-fueled delusions can happen when chatbots respond to grandiose, paranoid or imaginary ideas with affirmation or encouragement.
5 dead, dozens injured as bus plows into vehicles in Virginia
The five deaths came in vehicles that were struck by the bus when it did not slow down for traffic.
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Teen released by ICE wants to stay in U.S.: "Doing the right things"
Ricardo Hernandez-Navarrete graduated from high school after being released by ICE, but he and his mother still face the possibility of deportation.
Judge temporarily blocks DOJ work on $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
5 dead, dozens injured as bus plows into 6 vehicles in Virginia
The five deaths came in vehicles that were struck by the bus when it did not slow down for traffic.
4 climbers fall on America's tallest peak as rescuers try to reach them
The climbers' conditions weren't immediately known, and rangers were seeking a weather window to reach the area by helicopter.
Nitrogen gas executions are constitutional, federal judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that execution by nitrogen gas doesn't violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, rejecting an Alabama inmate's claim that it causes excessive suffering.
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Data center frenzy is spurring a jobs boomlet for blue-collar workers
The rush to build thousands of U.S. data centers is driving demand for some workers, though economists project fewer permanent jobs.
Treasury Dept. is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
Trump Accounts app is now available. Here's what to know.
The Trump Accounts app allows parents to open new tax-preferred investment accounts for their children, including a $1,000 government contribution.
First inflation report under new Fed chief shows prices still rising
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
3M sued for $1.4 billion by Australia over "forever chemicals" at defense bases
Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.
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Judge temporarily blocks DOJ work on $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
Nitrogen gas executions are constitutional, federal judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that execution by nitrogen gas doesn't violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, rejecting an Alabama inmate's claim that it causes excessive suffering.
Death toll from U.S. boat strikes climbs after survivors not found
The death toll from the Trump administration's series of strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats has risen to at least 199 people.
Bondi testifies behind closed doors in House Epstein probe
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before the House Oversight Committee on Friday about her handling of the Epstein files.
Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks raise questions about Trump's health agency cuts
Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response.
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Kenyan court blocks opening of U.S. Ebola quarantine center on air base
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks raise questions about Trump's health agency cuts
Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response.
Rubio: No more Ebola patients allowed in U.S.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
Americans speak on health insurance costs
In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs.
Uganda closes its border with Congo over Ebola outbreak
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
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Laos miner emerges from cave where group has been trapped, organization says
The lead rescue diver told "CBS Mornings" earlier Friday that teaching the trapped miners how to scuba dive might be the only way to free them.
AI warfare is here and the U.S. Army is practicing for it, robots and all
In the U.S. military's latest war games, AI took a front seat. A top commander told CBS News "it's not going to go away, and we ignore it at our own peril."
Kenyan court blocks opening of U.S. Ebola quarantine center on air base
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
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U.S. and Iran "not there yet" on a deal but "very close," Vance says
With the Strait of Hormuz still gridlocked and war raging in Lebanon, Iran and the U.S. both say there's no agreement yet.
Romania says Russian drone hit apartments, lightly wounding 2 people
The Russian drone struck an apartment building, wounding two people, Romanian officials said.
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Shrey Parikh wins 2026 Scripps spelling bee
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 98th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. Lilia Luciano reports.
Book excerpt: "Marilyn: The Lost Photographs, The Last Interview"
To mark the centenary of Marilyn Monroe, her last interview and last formal photo shoot, for Life Magazine writer Richard Meryman and photographer Allan Grant, are now presented in an expanded edition for the first time.
AI-generated movie director on why he used AI
"Dreams of Violets" is the first movie created entirely by artificial intelligence to debut at the Tribeca Film Festival. It's a fictional drama about five strangers who witnessed something very real, the massacre of Iranian civilians back in January. Ash Koosha, the film's director and producer, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect sentenced to 15 years in prison
An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
Many artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup announced
Many artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
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Is AI a helpful tool for finding love?
Dating apps are matching up with artificial intelligence as romance-seekers demand new ways to find love. Venture capitalist Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" with more details.
Examining the public sentiment on AI
Pope Leo has released the first encyclical of his papacy, focusing on humanity and, in part, warning of the risks posed by the growing use of artificial intelligence. The message comes amid growing dissent among young people over AI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins 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.
Google worker arrested over Polymarket bets
A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to make $1 million on Polymarket. Dustin Gouker, publisher of the Event Horizon newsletter on prediction markets, joins CBS News to discuss.
Robinhood to allow AI to make stock trades
The digital investing platform Robinhood is now allowing AI agents to trade stocks and make credit card purchases for users. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins with the details.
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
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Judge on DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from moving forward with work on the new "anti-weaponization" fund, including making any payouts. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Probe on E. Jean Carroll lawsuits funding
The Department of Justice is investigating the outside funding that Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll received for her civil lawsuits against the president. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Suspect in killings of 3 elderly men in Hawaii arrested after massive manhunt
A man wanted in connection with the killings of three elderly men was caught after a massive search of Hawaii's Big Island that had left residents on edge.
What did FBI find in ex-CIA official's home?
In a raid earlier this month, the FBI said it found tens of millions of dollars in gold, cash and luxury goods in the home of a former CIA official. Charlie D'Agata has more on the allegations and the loot.
Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect sentenced to 15 years in prison
An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
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Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Economist predicts World Cup winner
German economist Joachim Klement, who has predicted the past three World Cup winners, joins CBS News' Ramy Inocencio about his 2026 pick.
New data shows Americans are saving less
New government data shows Americans are saving less as the U.S. grapples with inflation and higher costs linked to the Iran war. Kristin Myers, ETF editor-in-chief for Asset TV, joins with more.
Is AI a helpful tool for finding love?
Dating apps are matching up with artificial intelligence as romance-seekers demand new ways to find love. Venture capitalist Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" with more details.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine expects massive attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells "Face The Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that a massive Russian attack in Ukraine is expected over the weekend. This comes as Zelenskyy urges the U.S. to expand deliveries of Patriot missile systems. Brennan joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" with more details.
Chris Whipple on Jill Biden's debate comments
Vanity Fair contributor Chris Whipple, who has written books and reported extensively about former President Joe Biden's time in office, joined "CBS Mornings" to talk about former first lady Jill Biden's "CBS Sunday Morning" interview, where she shared she was "frightened" watching her husband's 2024 debate performance.