U.S. sees record-breaking 45,300 new coronavirus cases in one day
Governors in Florida and Texas are reversing course and tightening restrictions.
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Trump claims success despite uptick in infections
President Trump claimed success in his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic, despite a resurgence of infections nationwide. Meanwhile, Vice President Mike Pence defended the president's crowded rallies. Paula Reid reports.
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Vice President Mike Pence, Senator Tim Scott and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Wisconsin back in spotlight with visits by Trump and Pence this week
The president's visit to northern Wisconsin comes as a new poll in the state shows him trailing Joe Biden.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Pence talks with governors amid fallout from Trump's testing comments
Pence said the comments about slowing down testing for the coronavirus were just a "passing observation."
Pence says Trump remark on slowing testing was "passing observation"
Trump said at a rally on Saturday that increased testing means "you're going to find more cases," and added, "so I said to my people, slow the testing down please."
Pence wouldn't say "black lives matter" in interview on Juneteenth
The vice president said "all lives matter in a very real sense" when asked to say "black lives matter."
Mail-in ballots took days to count in Pennsylvania
A surge of mail-in ballots for the Pennsylvania primary left officials counting votes for days after the election. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Zak Hudak joins CBSN to discuss what happened and what it could mean for November.
Trump vows action on police reform
Vice President Mike Pence met with African American faith leaders in Pittsburgh on Friday. They discussed racial inequality just one day after President Trump promised to take action on police reform. CBS News' Skyler Henry and The Washington Post's "Power Up" anchor Jacqueline Alemany join CBSN with the latest out of Washington.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Black faith leaders tackle what's next after George Floyd's death
Calls for racial equity have coincided with a public health crisis that has also illuminated racial inequities in health care.
Pence says he was "encouraged" to stay at White House, not join Trump at church
The vice president gave an interview to CBS News Radio in Pittsburgh Friday.
White House task force warns protests may cause virus spike
Vice President Mike Pence and Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, spoke with governors Monday.
Pence delivers West Point commencement
Vice President Mike Pence delivered the commencement address at West Point Military Academy. The Class of 2019 is the Academy’s most diverse ever. Jericka Duncan reports.
Trump says "progress is being made" with Mexico
Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with top Mexican officials at the White House on Wednesday. They discussed the proposed tariffs on Mexico, which are set to kick in Monday. As CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports, Republicans on Capitol Hill are divided over the tariffs. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins Major Garrett on CBSN to discuss.
Pence says no Pride flags at embassies
The Trump administration has rejected requests by several U.S. embassies overseas to fly the rainbow flag, along with the U.S. flag, to show support for LGBTQ rights during Pride Month.
New book explores GOP's identity in Trump era
The modern Republican Party revolves around President Trump. A new book, "American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump," looks into the president's rise in 2016 and how the GOP changed around him. Author Tim Alberta joined CBSN to discuss the state of the Republican Party looking ahead to 2020.
Pence visits Texas migrant facility
Vice President Mike Pence will travel to the U.S.-Mexico border Friday to tour a migrant detention facility. He says migrants are receiving care that Americans would be "proud" of, despite a government watchdog report of turmoil. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Pence heads to the border
Vice President Mike Pence went to the border amid allegations that migrants are being held in squalid conditions. However, he tells a story that's different from the one being told by Democrats and some government inspectors. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Pence faces nearly 400 detained men in Texas
Vice President Mike Pence spent hours touring border patrol facilities on Friday, including the Donna tent city outside McAllen, Texas. In the second holding facility, the vice president was faced with nearly 400 men crammed behind caged fences with not enough room for them all to lie down. The men told reporters they'd been held there for nearly 40 days, and that they were hungry. Mireya Villareal reports
Pence on human exploration in space
The celebrations of Apollo 11's historic feat are happening all across America. In Florida, Vice President Mike Pence attended a ceremony at the Kennedy Space center. Major Garret sat down with him shortly after to discuss President Trump's plan to revive human exploration in space.
Mike Pence interviewed by Major Garrett
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with Vice President Pence for "The Takeout" podcast, parts of which aired Sunday on "Face the Nation." Watch the full interview.
Gingrich's potential space sweepstakes
Politico defense editor Bryan Bender joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss a plan Newt Gingrich, an Air Force lieutenant general, and Michael Jackson's former publicist want President Trump to consider. It would reportedly include a $2 billion prize to pitting billionaires against each other to see who can establish and run the first lunar base.
Pence defends staying at Trump resort
Vice President Mike Pence addressed the controversy surrounding his stay at the Trump Doonbeg golf resort in Ireland, amid concerns over taxpayer dollars going to the Trump Organization.
"Piety & Power" author on rise of Mike Pence
The new book "Piety & Power" takes a closer look at the political rise of Vice President Mike Pence over the years. The book's author, Tom LoBianco, speaks to CBSN about the VP's career and the role faith plays in his politics.
Pence slams impeachment inquiry against Trump
Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss Vice President Mike Pence's tour of congressional districts represented by vulnerable Democrats who've come out in support of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Court order suggests officials pushed to prosecute Abrego Garcia after deportation
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
1 killed, dozens injured in head-on train collision near Peru's Machu Picchu
The head-on collision occurred between two trains on the line that services the historic Peruvian site Machu Picchu.
Body found amid search for missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
The body has not yet been identified, Texas officials said at a Tuesday news conference.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
ICE can access some Medicaid information for deportation efforts, judge says
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in an order Monday the Department of Homeland Security can receive biographical, contact and location information from the Medicaid program.
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs charged with strangulation, assault and battery
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
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Body found amid search for missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
The body has not yet been identified, Texas officials said at a Tuesday news conference.
Black bear living underneath Altadena house shows no sign of budging
The 550-pound black bear has taken up residence in the crawlspace underneath Ken Johnson's home in California for a month.
Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
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Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
Silver is rebounding after its worst trading day in four years
Silver prices have more than doubled in 2025, outpacing this year's surge in gold prices, as investors seek safe haven investments.
Judge blocks White House from defunding CFPB as its funds were about to run out
A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Ground beef recalled in 6 states over possible E. coli contamination
The recalled ground beef was sold to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington.
Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
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HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
Court order suggests officials pushed to prosecute Abrego Garcia after deportation
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
ICE can access some Medicaid information for deportation efforts, judge says
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in an order Monday the Department of Homeland Security can receive biographical, contact and location information from the Medicaid program.
More artists cancel Kennedy Center performances after board vote on name change
The Kennedy Center board, whose members were appointed by President Trump, voted earlier this month to add his name to the building.
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Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
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1 killed, dozens injured in head-on train collision near Peru's Machu Picchu
The head-on collision occurred between two trains on the line that services the historic Peruvian site Machu Picchu.
Spanish woman known for botched fresco restoration dies at 94
Cecilia Giménez's botched restoration of a century-old painting of Jesus Christ captured global headlines more than a decade ago.
Cable car accident leaves 4 hurt, 100 stranded on mountain for hours
Four people were injured and around 100 stranded visitors had to be rescued by helicopter after a cable car accident in northern Italy, officials said.
No sign of "broader terrorist cell" behind Bondi Beach attack, police say
Australian police say there's no evidence the Sydney father and son suspects in the attack on a Jewish holiday event got training or instruction in the Philippines.
Police compare Germany bank vault robbery to an "Ocean's Eleven" heist
Thieves apparently spent much of the weekend plundering deposit boxes inside a German bank vault after tunneling through from a parking garage.
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George Clooney, his wife and their twins granted French citizenship
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
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OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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D.C. bomb suspect to stay detained for now
The man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., the night before Jan. 6, 2021, will remain in custody for now. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
DHS probes fraud at MN day care centers
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating after conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley posted a video that has gone viral, alleging potential fraud at a dozen day care centers in Minnesota. Jonah Kaplan reports.
Latest on proceedings against Tyler Robinson
A Utah judge ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in the case against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of murdering Republican political influencer Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs charged with strangulation, assault and battery
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Police compare Germany bank vault robbery to an "Ocean's Eleven" heist
Thieves apparently spent much of the weekend plundering deposit boxes inside a German bank vault after tunneling through from a parking garage.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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We asked people to reflect on 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, Jericka Duncan asks people to reflect on the past year and look toward the next.
550-pound bear refuses to leave man's crawl space
A massive black bear has been living beneath a home in Altadena, California, for the past month. As Carter Evans reports, the problem has become unbearable.
HHS freezes all child care funding to Minnesota
The Department of Health and Human Services said it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations. Jonah Kaplan has the latest.
Search for missing Malaysia Airlines plane resumes
Almost 12 years after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished over the Indian Ocean with 239 people on board, the search for the Boeing 777's wreckage was scheduled to resume in the Indian Ocean -- supported by the latest advancements in deep-sea, self-guided drone technology. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Many states reporting higher than usual flu cases
There has been a recent surge in flu cases over the holidays. Previously, 14 states were reporting high or very high levels of flu. Now that number has more than doubled to 29 states across the country. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.