Trump doubles down on dubious immigration claims ahead of midterms
When pressed, Mr. Trump said, "There's no proof of anything. There's no proof of anything. But there could very well be"
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Pence and Murkowski have "lovely interaction" after her no vote on Kavanaugh
Republicans on the floor treated Murkowski with kindness, even as President Trump predicted Alaskans would "never forgive her"
Pence on standby in case tie-breaker in Kavanaugh vote is needed
Brett Kavanaugh is closer than ever to Supreme Court confirmation but Republicans can only afford to lose two votes
Pence says China is engaged in "unprecedented effort" to influence Americans
"China wants a different American president," Pence says
Indiana Senate race
President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are throwing their weight behind Republican Senate challenger Mike Braun in Indiana, where Pence previously served as governor. Kaitlin Lange, state politics reporter for the Indianapolis Star, spoke to CBSN about whether Braun will be able unseat the incumbent, Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly.
Pence presents flag at Korean War Memorial
The American flag Vice President Mike Pence presented was flown during the repatriation ceremony of recently recovered remains of presumed U.S. soldiers killed during the Korean War.
Pence presents flag used at repatriation ceremony to Korean War Veterans Memorial
The flag was used during a ceremony when recovered remains of presumed U.S. soldiers killed in the war were returned to U.S. soil
Pence on 9/11: "Our spirit cannot be broken"
Vice President Mike Pence marked the 17th anniversary of the attacks on September 11th at the Pentagon on Tuesday. He said that the country should never forget the lessons of 9/11 and "remain ever vigilant in the defense of our nation and our people."
Pence on 9/11 anniversary: "We will not be intimidated"
The administration is marking the 17th anniversary of the attacks on the nation
VP Pence clarifies NYT op-ed remarks
Vice President Mike Pence is firmly dismissing the critical New York Times op-ed written by an anonymous senior administration official. Pence told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that the author "doesn't know what really happens in this White House" and should resign.
Distraction for White House intensifies
No one has come forward to claim responsibility for the critical New York Times op-ed written by an anonymous senior official in the Trump administration, but it is clear the writer's explosive claims will haunt the administration for a while. Major Garrett reports.
VP Pence responds to NYT op-ed
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan interviewed Vice President Mike Pence this week, where he commented on the anonymous New York Times op-ed. He called for the author to "do the honorable thing and resign"; Pence also said he'd be willing to meet with special counsel Robert Mueller if asked. Brennan joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
Pence willing to sit down with Mueller
"We've provided any and all information and we'll continue to do that," Vice President Mike Pence said about a potential interview with special counsel Robert Mueller on "Face the Nation."
Pence: NYT op-ed "assault on our democracy"
On "Face the Nation," Vice President Mike Pence told moderator Margaret Brennan that the anonymous author of the New York Times "resistance" op-ed "should do the honorable thing and resign."
Pence confident about Kavanaugh confirmation
Vice President Mike Pence tells "Face the Nation" he "has every confidence" that Brett Kavanaugh has the votes to be confirmed and take a seat on the Supreme Court.
Open: This is "Face the Nation"
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Vice President Mike Pence, Sen. Mark Warner, DNC Chair Tom Perez and RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel. Plus, Mark Leibovich of the New York Times joins our panel to talk about his new book on the future of football.
Full interview: Pence on "Face the Nation"
Vice President Mike Pence sat down with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss Bob Woodward's new book, the anonymous New York Times op-ed, the Mueller investigation and Brett Kavanaugh.
Pence: Woodward book shows a "complete misunderstanding of how this White House works"
"I know this president has great respect for the men and women who serve in this Cabinet. And these accounts are very foreign to me," Pence said
Pence: Anonymous New York Times op-ed "an assault on our democracy"
"Whoever this was, they should do the honorable thing and resign," Pence said of the anonymous author
Pence has "every confidence" Kavanaugh will win confirmation battle
The Judiciary Committee will likely vote on Kavanaugh's nomination next week, and the full Senate vote is expected before the Supreme Court's upcoming term
Transcript: Vice President Mike Pence on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Vice President Mike Pence airing Sunday, August 9, 2018, on "Face the Nation"
Pence says he's willing to sit for interview with Mueller
Pence said that he's "fully cooperated" with Mueller's team over the past year and would be "more than willing to continue to provide any and all support" to aid the investigation
What is the meaning behind "lodestar?"
The internet is obsessing over one peculiar word: lodestar. And it may just hold a clue to guessing who penned the now-viral New York Times op-ed.
Pence, Pompeo deny penning anonymous op-ed ripping Trump
A running list of the Trump administration officials who have denied writing the New York Times' scathing op-ed
Trump Organization CFO granted immunity
Federal prosecutors have granted immunity to the chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg, in exchange for his testimony in Michael Cohen's case. Politico reporter and co-author of Politico Playbook, Daniel Lippman, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by surging energy prices.
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Photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Patrick Clancy in his own words, only on 60 Minutes
This Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media since his ex-wife's murder trial.
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House speaker declares Iran nuclear issue "taken care of"
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion — most of it on munitions — and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
Investigation
A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who suddenly died after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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Ross Fire 100% contained after more than 3 weeks
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
Virginia fines a Microsoft data center for emissions violations
As part of the settlement with Microsoft, the tech giant has agreed to invest $2.4 million toward an environmental project underway in Loudoun County.
AI doesn't have rights or feelings, Microsoft's AI chief says
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.
Senate Democrats meet with El-Sayed, rallying around Michigan nominee
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with Senate Democrats as they look to rally around his candidacy in the final sprint to November's election.
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AI doesn't have rights or feelings, Microsoft's AI chief says
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods perks
Amazon said it is increasing its minimum pay for operations workers by $1 an hour and adding grocery discounts for all U.S. employees.
Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
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Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk?
U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.
House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who suddenly died after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
ISIS-K member sentenced to 20 years in prison in case tied to Kabul bombing
An Islamic State group member was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport.
Virginia fines a Microsoft data center for emissions violations
As part of the settlement with Microsoft, the tech giant has agreed to invest $2.4 million toward an environmental project underway in Loudoun County.
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How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
Investigation
A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
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Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk?
U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who suddenly died after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
ISIS-K member sentenced to 20 years in prison in case tied to Kabul bombing
An Islamic State group member was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport.
Village votes to leave U.K. in symbolic protest of plan to house asylum seekers
Residents of Piddington voted overwhelmingly to leave the United Kingdom in a symbolic referendum over plans to house asylum seekers nearby.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
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Judge Judy's son takes up the gavel in new show
Judge Judy has been a staple of daytime TV for 30 years, but now televised courts are becoming a family affair with her son, Adam Levy, picking up the gavel and donning the robe for "Adam's Law." Judge Levy joins CBS News to preview the new show.
Ed Sheeran speaks out on Macklemore decision
Ed Sheeran spoke out Tuesday after facing backlash for dropping Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestinian statements onstage. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Ed Sheeran breaks silence amid controversy
The rapper Macklemore was bumped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. concert tour for pro-Palestinian comments that some say crossed a line into prejudice. Now, four additional supporting acts have quit in solidarity and the headliner has addressed the controversy. Carter Evans reports.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
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House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
Reporter's first impressions of iPhone Duo
Apple has announced its first foldable iPhone called the Duo. While pre-orders for the nearly-$2,000 phone are just a month away, some people got their hands on it at Apple's launch event. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti was one of them and joins CBS News 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.
Alabama attorney general candidate on AI, more
House lawmakers are heading home for recess until after the midterms, leaving artificial intelligence regulation still stalled in Congress. Alabama Republican candidate for attorney general Katherine Robertson, who is currently leading a state investigation into OpenAI, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
AI doesn't have rights or feelings, Microsoft's AI chief says
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.
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Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
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FBI probing potential father-son serial killers
FBI agents are investigating two potential serial killers, a father and his son, possibly involved in the killings of at least five women. Jericka Duncan reports.
Officials: Foreign actor breached tanker network
Federal authorities have confirmed that a foreign actor compromised the network of two oil tankers that were heading towards Texas in August. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
Lindsay Clancy hires new lawyer for retrial
Lindsay Clancy has hired Martin Weinberg, one of Karen Read's attorneys, as she faces a retrial for the killings of her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Family blames abortion ban for woman's death
Tierra Walker, 37, died of preeclampsia when she was 20 weeks pregnant. Her family filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other doctors, alleging that the state's abortion ban led to her death. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Navy vet's murder solved after suspect who gave DNA dies by suicide
A veteran's 1987 murder has been solved, after the now-deceased suspect's DNA matched evidence at the scene of the killing, authorities said.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Michael Whatley on high tariffs, gas prices
President Trump is traveling to North Carolina to stump for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with Whatley ahead of the president's appearance.
Experimental weight loss drug sold illegally
Retatrutide, an experimental weight loss drug still undergoing clinical trials at Eli Lily, is being marketed online and illegally sold to U.S. clients, a CBS News investigation found. CBS News investigative reporter and producer Daniel Gilbert has the story.
Fed raises interest rates amid rising prices
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years on Wednesday, a sign of concern about rising prices. Meanwhile, the cost of diesel fuel hit a new record on Wednesday, for the eighth day in a row. Nancy Cordes reports on rising prices and Kelly O'Grady has more details on the Fed's decision.
Harris to campaign with El-Sayed in Michigan
CBS News has confirmed that former Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign with Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. Political strategists Ofirah Yheskel and Greta Joynes join "The Takeout" with analysis.
FBI probing potential father-son serial killers
FBI agents are investigating two potential serial killers, a father and his son, possibly involved in the killings of at least five women. Jericka Duncan reports.