Pompeo says Venezuela's Maduro is a "true threat" to the U.S.
The secretary state's comments came on the same day Vice President Pence called on the United Nations to revoke the credentials of Maduro's representatives
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Venezuela ambassador visibly irked by Pence's admonishment at U.N.
"With all due respect, Mr. Ambassador, you shouldn't be here," he said, addressing the Venezuelan ambassador to the U.N.
Buttigieg brings religion into 2020 Democratic race
A devout Episcopalian, Buttigieg has been open about his faith on the campaign trail
Buttigieg criticizes Pence on gay marriage
Potential Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg recently sent a message to Vice President Mike Pence, saying his identity as a gay man has brought him closer to God. In the past, some Democratic candidates have been hesitant to discuss their faith. Emma Green, a reporter for The Atlantic, joins CBSN to discuss.
Buttigieg challenges Pence on LGBTQ rights
Mayor Pete Buttigieg, a potential 2020 candidate, took aim at Vice President Mike Pence in a speech on LGBTQ issues on Sunday. "My marriage to Chasten has made me a better man and yes, Mr. Vice President, it has moved me closer to God," said Buttigieg.
Buttigieg challenges Pence on LGBTQ rights: "Your quarrel is with my creator"
"My marriage to Chasten has made me a better man and yes, Mr. Vice President, it has moved me closer to God," said Buttigieg
U.S. warns Turkey against buying Russian arms
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is hosting the final day of NATO meetings in Washington. He's expected to meet with Turkey's foreign minister over the country's proposed missile defense system deal with Russia. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN with the latest developments.
JFK's space legacy & Trump's new moonshot
In the new book "American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race," historian Douglas Brinkley takes a closer look at America's first space missions and how the Kennedy administration changed space exploration. Brinkley joins CBSN to discuss JFK's legacy and why the Trump administration is now pushing for a new moonshot.
"American Moonshot" space race
Last month President Mike Pence spoke about the Trump administration's goal for a return to the moon by 2024. This echoes a call made by President John F. Kennedy in a 1961 speech to Congress. Kennedy's challenge set off a race to put a man on the moon before the Soviet Union. With the 50th anniversary of the moon landing coming this July, historian Douglas Brinkley joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the back story of the mission in his new book, "American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race."
U.S. planning to return to the moon
Vice President Mike Pence says the United States will return to the moon within the next five years. It would be the first trip to the moon in nearly 50 years. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN with the latest.
Pence says U.S. will send astronauts to the moon within 5 years
His comments come as NASA scrapped its first all-female spacewalk because it lacked enough well-fitting space suits for women
More rain expected for flooded Midwest
More rain is expected to worsen flood conditions in Nebraska and other parts of the Midwest. The flooding has destroyed homes and businesses, and caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. Otoe County, Nebraska, emergency management director Gregg Goebel joins CBSN to describe the conditions and the recovery efforts.
Nebraska governor on devastating flooding
A state of emergency is in effect in Nebraska after severe flooding caused devastating damage. The financial impact could be up to $1 billion, and more rain is expected. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts joins CBSN to discuss his state's response to the floods.
Flooding hits already struggling farmers hard
The Midwest is bracing for more flooding as rivers in 40 locations have risen to historic levels. Vice President Mike Pence will visit Nebraska Tuesday to survey the damage caused by flooding responsible for killing at least three people. Flood watches and warnings are in effect in more than a dozen states and more rain is on the way. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Mike Pence stumps for Trump ally Lindsey Graham
In a release, Graham praised Pence as "a strong ally and close friend"
Irish prime minister brings partner to meet VP Mike Pence
"I lived in a country where, if I'd tried to be myself at the time, it would have ended up breaking laws," the Irish prime minister said Thursday
Flake: Joe Biden "strikes fear" among GOP
Jeff Flake, former Republican senator from Arizona and CBS News contributor, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he thinks John Kasich and Larry Hogan would be "strong" if they decide to run against President Trump in the Republican primary. Flake also weighs in on reports that former Vice President Dick Cheney grilled Vice President Mike Pence on Mr. Trump's foreign policy.
Defining socialism: What it means and how it's shaping 2020
Democrats are debating it and Trump is campaigning against it. So, what is it?
In fiery CPAC speech, Trump blasts Democrats, Mueller probe
President Trump condemned the special counsel's Russia investigation and accused Democrats of having a fringe socialist agenda
Pence says Space Force to launch this year
Vice President Mike Pence said at CPAC Friday that under President Donald Trump, "We'll make sure America is as dominant in space as we are on land and air and sea."
Guaidó plans to take over Venezuela presidency
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says he will begin acting as president as soon as he returns to Venezuela. Guaidó traveled to Colombia,where he met with Vice President Mike Pence. Former USAID official Jeremy Konyndyk joined CBSN to discuss what's next for Guaidó and how President Maduro is responding.
Pence vows support for Venezuelan opposition
Speaking in Colombia, Vice President Mike Pence called for the Venezuelan army to stop supporting President Nicolás Maduro. Pence also met with opposition leader Juan Guaidó and said the U.S. will continue to support the opposition until democracy is restored. Meanwhile, several American journalists were detained at the Venezuelan presidential palace. CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest.
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Clashes over aid escalate in Venezuela
Vice President Mike Pence met with Venezuela's opposition leader in Colombia on Monday. This comes amid growing violence in Venezuela and efforts by the Trump administration to force out President Nicolas Maduro. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Pence announces new sanctions on Maduro regime in Venezuela
Maduro has managed to cling to power, or at least its semblance, in part because he has retained the loyalty of top military brass
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
Bad Bunny lyrics to know before his Super Bowl halftime show
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
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Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Ohio man charged with threatening to kill Vance, processing child abuse files
An Ohio man has been charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance while he was visiting his home state last month.
Jake Paul joins JD Vance to watch U.S. women's hockey team at Olympics
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
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Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
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Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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Ilia Malinin stunned by Yuma Kagiyama in Olympic figure skating short program
The U.S. ended Saturday in first place with 44 points. Japan was five points back going into the men's, women's and pairs free skates to decide the medals Sunday.
Jake Paul joins JD Vance to watch U.S. women's hockey team at Olympics
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
Italy nabs first gold medal of Milano Cortina Olympics in speedskating upset
Francesca Lollobrigida set a new Olympic record of 3 minutes, 54.28 seconds, shaving more than two-and-a-half seconds off the mark set by Dutch legend Irene Schouten four years earlier in Beijing.
4 suspects arrested after bombing at Pakistan mosque leaves 31 dead
Friday's attack was the deadliest suicide bombing in Islamabad in nearly 20 years.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
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Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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Twisted Sister cancels reunion shows as frontman Dee Snider resigns
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Winter Olympics kick off with opening cermony
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics marked its official start on Friday with an opening ceremony that included the traditional Parade of Nations and performances from Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. "CBS Saturday Morning" goes inside the event.
Three sisters chase Olympic dream
Sam, Lauren and Alli Macuga are competitive skiers across different disciplines who were hoping to represent Team USA at Milano Cortina. Lauren, who was a top contender in alpine, suffered an ACL injury in November that ended her season -- but she explains why the world hasn't seen the last of the Macuga sisters.
Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
The Dish: Noor Murad
Noor Murad's latest cookbook is a love letter to the Middle Eastern flavors she is known for using in her dishes.