McConnell recovering from shoulder injury
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is recovering from a fall at his Kentucky home. The Republican lawmaker suffered a fractured shoulder, his communications director announced Sunday.
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Dems demand Senate address gun violence
Democrats are calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to reconvene the Senate for an emergency session addressing gun control. It's been nearly 15 years since a ban on assault-style weapons expired, but the Republican leader has resisted holding a vote on bipartisan legislation. Nancy Cordes reports.
Chuck Schumer & Peter King on gun legislation
Senate Minority Leader Schumer, a Democrat, and Rep. Peter King, a Republican, urged Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to bring background check legislation to the floor. The bill passed in the House in February. Watch their remarks.
Trump sees support for background checks
President Trump says he believes Republicans in the Senate want to get something done on gun control, particularly on background checks. But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he won't reconvene the Senate to do it. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and Bob Cusack, editor-in-chief of The Hill, join CBSN with the latest.
Will Congress tackle gun reform?
CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to report that a major union representing teachers and families of shooting victims is calling on Congress to take up gun violence prevention legislation.
Fact check: Trump on gun control
In the wake of the Odessa mass shooting, President Trump said that legislation on gun control was being considered in Congress. However, the president has also backtracked from supporting background checks, and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is not allowing any new gun control bills to advance in the Senate.
White House circulates gun legislation proposal to lawmakers
Attorney General William Barr is meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss gun legislation proposals under consideration by the White House. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss how Republicans and Democrats are reacting.
Pelosi & McConnell disagree with Trump's Syria plan
U.S. troops have begun to pull back from positions in northern Syria. America's Kurdish allies could soon be overrun by Turkish forces. There's also concern that 10,000 ISIS fighters could escape. The House speaker and Senate majority leader rarely agree on anything, but Monday they're both speaking out against President Trump's plan. David Martin reports.
Senator Mike Braun on impeachment
Indiana Republican Senator Mike Braun joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how his Republican colleagues are preparing for the possibility that the impeachment inquiry could lead to a trial in the Senate.
This week's impeachment recap
CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN to discuss recent developments in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
Rubio tapped as acting chairman of Senate Intel Committee
Rubio will serve as the acting chairman after Senator Richard Burr stepped down from the post during an investigation into his stock trades.
This week's impeachment inquiry highlights
CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN to recap developments in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump during the second week of December.
Full House impeachment vote this week
The House of Representatives is expected to hold a full vote on impeachment Wednesday. It is likely to pass along party lines, which would set up a Senate trial in January. Senators are already bracing for a contentious trial. CBS News' Laura Podesta joined CBSN AM with the latest.
McConnell rejects witnesses at Senate trial
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell responded to Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's demand for witnesses at a potential Senate impeachment trial, saying the House is responsible for conducting impeachment investigations. McConnell responded to Schumer in a speech from the Senate floor on Tuesday. Watch his remarks.
Trump impeached. What happens next?
The House of Representatives voted Wednesday night to impeach President Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN AM to break down the vote and explain what happens next.
McConnell slams "purely partisan impeachment"
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell condemned the impeachment of President Trump in a speech on the Senate floor Thursday, saying a "slapdash" process had resulted in "the most rushed, least thorough and most unfair impeachment inquiry in modern history." Watch his full remarks.
Pelosi may hold up Senate impeachment trial
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she may hold off on sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate unless Senator Mitch McConnell can show that the proceedings will be fair. CBS News' Paula Reid, USA Today's Nicholas Wu, and CBSN contributor Keir Dougall joined CBSN to explain what happens next in the impeachment process.
Newly released email details Ukraine aid delay
Email from a White House official is shedding light on the timeline of the Trump administration's move to withhold military aid from Ukraine - an issue at the center of President Trump's impeachment. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid joined CBSN AM with how the White House is responding to this development.
House lawyer: Trump could be impeached again
A lawyer for the House Judiciary Committee says Democrats could impeach President Trump again if new evidence of obstruction emerges. This comes as senators spar over how to proceed with the impeachment trial. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid joined CBSN AM with the latest.
Trump's impact on federal courts
According to The Washington Post, 1 in 4 federal circuit judges have been appointed by President Trump. Jessica Levinson, a professor at Loyola Law School, spoke to CBSN about the impact Mr. Trump's appointments will have on the courts for years to come.
McConnell says Senate can't hold trial without the articles
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell lambasted House Democrats over their impeachment of President Trump and indicated during a Senate floor speech that he and Democrats have made no progress in agreeing on rules for the Senate impeachment trial. He said that the House's "turn is over," but asserted that the Senate "can't hold a trial without the articles" of impeachment. The articles have not yet been sent to the Senate by the House.
McConnell on killing of top Iran general
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised the U.S. operation that killed top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani and called on senators to wait to hear from the Trump administration before "passing much public judgment on this operation and its potential consequences." McConnell spoke on the Senate floor Friday.
Schumer calls for impeachment trial witnesses
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, in a speech on the Senate floor Friday, called on Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to allow the introduction of witnesses and documents in the impeachment trial of President Trump. He accused McConnell of using "finger-pointing and name-calling" to avoid answering questions about whether witnesses should be called. McConnell, who spoke on the floor before Schumer, said he'd prefer not to vote on calling witnesses until after the trial is underway.
McConnell speaks on impeachment rules
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he has the support of enough Republicans to approve a resolution with rules governing President Trump's impeachment trial. McConnell said the resolution mirrors the procedures used in the Clinton impeachment trial in 1999.
Congressional standoff over impeachment trial
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he has the votes to begin the impeachment trial, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has not yet indicated when she'll send over the articles. CBS News legal analyst Jonathan Turley, a constitutional law professor at George Washington University, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down the constitutional stalemate.
House to vote today on must-pass defense policy bill
The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.
Trump says he's "crushing" inflation as GOP faces affordability concerns
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Ukraine launches attacks on Russia's shadow fleet in foreign waters
At least three oil tankers have been hit by explosions in what appears to be a stepped up unilateral effort by Ukraine to sink Russia's sanctions-dodging oil sales.
Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene fathers nearly 200 children
A genetic mutation that carries a 90% cancer risk has been passed on by an unwitting sperm donor to dozens of children, a Europe-wide investigation has revealed.
Democrats' path to power may come through hundreds of races far from Washington
In a new strategy memo, the leader of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee makes a case that the party has a "once in a generation" chance to flip over 650 state legislative seats.
Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
Venezuela's María Machado to miss Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, in hiding for almost a year, will miss the ceremony to collect her the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway.
Border Patrol agent indicted for allegedly sexually assaulting, robbing women
A Chicago Border Patrol agent is facing federal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting four women at Chicago area hotels while on the job in 2022.
1 killed in shooting at Kentucky State University, officials say
One person is dead and another was critically wounded in a shooting at Kentucky State University, officials said Tuesday.
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House to vote today on must-pass defense policy bill
The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.
$30 million settlement approved for family of teen killed by San Diego police
The settlement approved for Konoa Wilson's family exceeds the $27 million the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay the family of George Floyd.
Rod Paige, architect of No Child Left Behind policy, dies at 92
Under Rod Paige's leadership, the Department of Education implemented the No Child Left Behind policy that in 2002 became former President George W. Bush's signature education law.
Elon Musk suggests he wouldn't do DOGE over again
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
Army gynecologist charged with taking secret videos of 44 patients
Army Maj. Blaine McGraw, an OB-GYN at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood in Texas, was charged Tuesday with 54 specifications for indecent visual recording.
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GoFundMe fundraisers to pay for basic living expenses surged in 2025
Fundraising patterns reflect Americans' mounting affordability challenges, according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan.
MacKenzie Scott announces she donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
Why fighting inflation may not be the best way to make life more affordable
Beating back inflation is only half the battle in lowering the cost of living — you also have to think about people's pay, economists argue.
Trump says he's "crushing" inflation as GOP faces affordability concerns
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Instacart's AI-enabled pricing may be bumping up your grocery bill
Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.
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House to vote today on must-pass defense policy bill
The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.
Democrats' path to power may come through hundreds of races far from Washington
In a new strategy memo, the leader of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee makes a case that the party has a "once in a generation" chance to flip over 650 state legislative seats.
Rod Paige, architect of No Child Left Behind policy, dies at 92
Under Rod Paige's leadership, the Department of Education implemented the No Child Left Behind policy that in 2002 became former President George W. Bush's signature education law.
Elon Musk suggests he wouldn't do DOGE over again
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral runoff, breaking 30-year Democratic drought
Higgins defeated former city manager Emilio Gonzalez with 59% of the vote, pledging to tackle housing affordability, climate resilience, and restore trust at City Hall.
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Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
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Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene fathers nearly 200 children across Europe
A genetic mutation that carries a 90% cancer risk has been passed on by an unwitting sperm donor to dozens of children, a Europe-wide investigation has revealed.
Possible evidence of 2,100-year-old ceasefire uncovered in Israel
Archaeologists finished excavating foundations of the ancient wall that surrounded Jerusalem when the story of Hanukkah took place.
Trump says he'll "make a phone call" to stop Cambodia-Thailand clashes
President Trump helped end a simmering conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in the summer, but the ceasefire didn't last long.
Venezuela's María Machado to miss Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado will miss the ceremony, but says she'll arrive later "to embrace all my family and my children that I've have not seen for two years."
Sneaky dogs let horse and steer run amok in Aussie lawmaker's living room
Australian lawmaker Andrew Mackay says his pets are safe, but "now the outside animals know what aircon feels like," and someone drank from the fish tank.
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Lucas Bravo on new "Emily in Paris" season
Lucas Bravo, who stars as Gabriel in "Emily in Paris," talks about the new season of the show, what he loves about his character and working with Lily Collins. Plus, he discusses playing a villain role in the series, "The Seduction."
Mark Hamill, Tom Kenny on SpongeBob movie
Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, and Mark Hamill, the voice of the Flying Dutchman, speak with "CBS Mornings" about their new film, "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" and marking 26 years since the first episode aired.
Golden Globe nomination surprises and snubs
Hollywood's awards season is underway with Golden Globe nominations announced on Monday. "One Battle After Another" was a financial flop at the box office, but it earned the most nominations. There were also a handful of first-time nominees and some surprising snubs.
Details on Paramount bid for Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance has announced a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix reached a deal last week to buy part of the company. The Paramount Skydance offer to purchase the entire company was presented directly to Warner Bros. shareholders. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
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At least 6 families sue Character.AI
At least six American families are suing Character.AI, its co-founders and Google over the role its chatbot allegedly played in encouraging their children to take their own lives. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent for Puck News, joined CBS News to discuss.
Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave 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.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Army gynecologist charged with taking secret videos of 44 patients
Army Maj. Blaine McGraw, an OB-GYN at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood in Texas, was charged Tuesday with 54 specifications for indecent visual recording.
Watch: Body cam video of Mangione's arrest
For the first time, the public is seeing body camera footage from Luigi Mangione's arrest. It was released on Tuesday during the pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Shooting at Kentucky State University: police
Police say one person was killed and another was injured at Kentucky State University in Frankfort. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
FBI releases new photo of Ryan Wedding
The public is getting a new look at the man the FBI director called a "modern day iteration of Pablo Escobar," former skier and snowboarder Ryan Wedding. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest on the search.
Officer details searching Mangione's backpack
Luigi Mangione appeared at a court hearing on Tuesday, one year to the day since he was arrested on suspicion of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
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Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
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Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral race
Eileen Higgens won Miami's mayoral runoff election Tuesday. She is the first Democrat to be elected mayor of the city in more than 30 years. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports.
Ricki Lake reunited with family photos after fire
Nearly a year after her home burned down in the Palisades wildfire, Ricki Lake is celebrating a surprise discovery. An artist recently found some of the former talk show host's precious family photos at a flea market. Carter Evans has the story.
Australia's social media ban takes effect for kids
In Australia, millions of kids' social media profiles are going dark, as the country's new social media ban takes effect for anyone under 16. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Teen caring for sister after mom arrested by ICE
What began as a normal Monday morning for 18-year-old Jonathan Escalante quickly changed when his mother, Vilma Cruz, called to tell him that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents had pulled up behind her car in Kenner, Louisiana. Omar Villafranca reports.
Trump says tariffs are making farmers rich
President Trump delivered remarks on the economy in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Tuesday night. The address comes as CBS News polling finds only 32% of Americans think the economy is good. CBS News' Erica Brown reports.