Retirements mount in Congress, with some frustrated by "chaos"
"People are lying a lot," says Rep. Ken Buck, a Colorado Republican. "And when you call out the lies, you're the bad guy."
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Trump, Haley battle for South Carolina voters
Days after former President Donald Trump attended the South Carolina-Clemson football game, Nikki Haley was in her home state making her pitch to voters. CBS News' Robert Costa and Aaron Navarro join "America Decides" to discuss the state of the Republican field.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Mitt Romney
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with Senator Mitt Romney about his place in the Republican party, his family’s influence and what’s next for him in politics.
Romney reckons with legacy in new biography
In the new biography "Romney: A Reckoning," retiring Utah Sen. Mitt Romney is sharing candid views of the Republican Party and the rise of former President Donald Trump. Author McKay Coppins joins CBS News to discuss how he challenged the senator to look back and examine his own role in the transformation of the GOP.
Mitt Romney on today's Republican Party
The Utah Senator and one-time GOP presidential nominee says he is no longer at home within a party dominated by Trump. He also talks about examining his legacy, as the subject of a new biography, "Romney: A Reckoning."
Mitt Romney on today's Republican Party
The Utah Senator and one-time GOP presidential nominee today says he is no longer at home within a Republican Party dominated by Donald Trump. Mitt Romney talks with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell about why he feels a large portion of his party doesn't believe in the Constitution, and about his reaction to the violence of January 6. He also discusses the example set by his father, George Romney, a former governor of Michigan; and revelations from McKay Coppins' new biography, "Romney: A Reckoning."
Mitt Romney says he doesn't "have a home" in the Republican Party
Preview: In a wide-ranging interview with Norah O'Donnell to air on "CBS News Sunday Morning" October 22, the Utah Senator weighs in on the GOP today, and discusses his decision to leave politics.
Book excerpt: "Romney: A Reckoning" by McKay Coppins
A new biography of the Republican Senator's career describes his determination to speak out on January 6, 2021 against President Trump's lies about his election loss, just as violent Trump supporters broke into the Capitol.
Romney says Jordan not first choice for speaker
Sen. Mitt Romney, who announced he will not seek reelection in 2024, said Jim Jordan is "probably not the first choice I would have made" for a new House speaker. Romney spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about why he thinks the House is having trouble electing a new speaker.
Romney: Jordan's not my first speaker pick
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney told Norah O'Donnell that he thinks House Republicans are "letting the tail wag the dog" by nominating Rep. Jim Jordan for speaker. Watch more of O'Donnell's interview with Romney on CBS Sunday Morning.
Schumer, Romney rush into Tel Aviv shelter during Hamas rocket attack
Sen. Chuck Schumer said a bipartisan group of U.S. senators visiting Israel was having lunch on Sunday when warning sirens went off.
Should there be age limits for politicians?
As Mitt Romney announces he will not run for re-election, some are considering if there should be age or term limits for politicians. A CBS News poll found the majority of voters want age limits and have concerns about politicians' performance past the age of 75. Nicole Killion has more.
Hunter Biden case and political fallout
President Biden is wrapping up an intense week. In just the past few days, House Republicans announced an impeachment inquiry and his son, Hunter, was indicted on gun charges. Ashley Etienne, a CBS News political contributor and former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist, joined CBS News to discuss these stories and more political news.
Romney: Trump base is populist, demagogue
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney called former President Donald Trump's base the "populist" and "demagogue" portion of his party after announcing he won't run for reelection in 2024. Political advisers Kristian Ramos and Kevin Madden join "America Decides" to assess the state of the Republican Party.
Romney cites House as a reason for retirement
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced Wednesday he will not run for reelection in 2024. Romney is not on board with the latest talk of presidential impeachment, saying he sees no evidence that the proceedings launched by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meet the standard. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Romney calls for new generation of leaders
Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection in 2024. "It's time for guys like me to get out of the way," Romney said to a gaggle of reporters in his office.
Romney says he won't seek reelection in 2024
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says he will not seek reelection in 2024. In a video released on social media, the former Republican presidential nominee cited his age and said it's time for a younger generation to lead the U.S. before criticizing both President Biden and former President Trump. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
Mitt Romney says he's not running for reelection to the Senate in 2024
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah announced Wednesday he will not run for reelection to a second term in the Senate in 2024.
Manhattan DA lays out charges against Trump
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg laid out the 34 felony charges former President Donald Trump now faces in New York. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined Vladimir Duthiers and Shanelle Kaul to discuss the unsealed indictment and how Republican lawmakers are responding.
Republican leaders react to the charges against Trump
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killian, and CBS News security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga examined the indictment and how Republicans are reacting to his charges.
Will Utah's Great Salt Lake disappear?
Utah's Great Salt Lake has been in decline, owing to climate change, drought, and over-use of water resources, and is now one-third the size it was in the 1980s. A new scientific report warns that, without dramatic and immediate cuts in water consumption, the lake could vanish in just five years. Correspondent Lee Cowan talks with Sen. Mitt Romney, who co-sponsored a bill studying the lake's problems, and with experts who say aggressive action is needed.
Santos, Romney have tense exchange before State of the Union
Romney said he told Santos that he didn't belong in Congress.
In Utah Senate race, Lee acknowledges McMullin poses threat to reelection
Lee recently sent out fundraising emails with the subject line: "I'm losing."
Vote set on Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination
With support from Democrats and three Republicans so far, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is expected to become the next U.S. Supreme Court justice. Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what this means for the Biden administration, as well as an upcoming Senate vote to suspend normal trade relations with Russia.
Ivanka Trump testifies before Jan. 6 committee
Ivanka Trump testified before the January 6 committee, and former Trump legal advisor John Eastman turned over emails the committee had sought. All that plus the latest on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination as she inches closer to the highest court. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red & Blue" to discuss that and much more from Capitol Hill.
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American expected to be among hostages released on 6th day of cease-fire
An American citizen is expected to be among the hostages released by Hamas Wednesday, according to two sources familiar with the plan.
U.S. charges Indian national with plot to assassinate Sikh separatist in New York
Federal prosecutors in New York charged an Indian national with an alleged plot to kill a Sikh political activist living in the U.S.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has "reservations" about expelling George Santos
"There are people of good faith who make an argument, both pro and con, for the expulsion resolution for Santos," the Louisiana Republican said.
Suicide deaths hit record high, but declined for youth, CDC finds
While the number of suicide deaths reached a record high last year, the provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a hopeful decrease in younger age groups.
1 confirmed dead in U.S. military aircraft crash off Japanese island
A U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft crashed into the ocean near the Japanese island of Yakushima with 8 people onboard, and at least 1 was killed.
Biotech company developing drug to extend lifespan of large dogs
FDA finds a reasonable expectation of effectiveness for the drug designed to keep bigger breeds around longer, biotech firm says.
Students for Trump co-founder arrested on assault charges
Ryan Fournier, co-founder of the group Students for Trump, was arrested in North Carolina earlier this month.
3 people dead, 1 hospitalized after explosion at Ohio auto shop
A witness told CBS affiliate WKRC that the explosion felt like "an earthquake."
Rare gigantic rat caught on camera for first time
Researchers were able to attract "one of the world's rarest rodents" in their endangered habitat using glass oil lamps filled with sesame oil.
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Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchise throughout the U.S.
Vivek Ramaswamy's political director leaving to join Trump campaign
Brian Swensen, who served as Ramaswamy's national political director since the spring, confirmed to CBS News he is leaving.
EVs are less reliable than conventional vehicles, Consumer Reports says
Electric vehicles are experiencing the "growing pains" of new technology, one expert said.
American expected to be among hostages released on 6th day of cease-fire
An American citizen is expected to be among the hostages released by Hamas Wednesday, according to two sources familiar with the plan.
"Whale hunting": Inside Deutsche Bank's pursuit of business with Trump
"We are whale hunting," banker Rosemary Vrablic wrote to Deustche Bank executives in a 2011 email, referring to efforts to bring in Trump business.
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Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchise throughout the U.S.
EVs are less reliable than conventional vehicles, Consumer Reports says
Electric vehicles are experiencing the "growing pains" of new technology, one expert said.
This company says it has the secret to longer life for larger dogs
FDA finds reasonable expectation of effectiveness for drug designed to keep bigger breeds around longer, biotech firm says.
Inflation is cooling, but most Americans say they haven't noticed
About 60% of American workers say their income has lagged inflation over the past 12 months, survey shows.
Kraft introduces new mac and cheese option without the cheese
Kraft Heinz betting that consumers with a taste for plant-based foods will opt for vegan macaroni and cheese.
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Vivek Ramaswamy's political director leaving to join Trump campaign
Brian Swensen, who served as Ramaswamy's national political director since the spring, confirmed to CBS News he is leaving.
Students for Trump co-founder arrested on assault charges
Ryan Fournier, co-founder of the group Students for Trump, was arrested in North Carolina earlier this month.
"Whale hunting": Inside Deutsche Bank's pursuit of business with Trump
"We are whale hunting," banker Rosemary Vrablic wrote to Deustche Bank executives in a 2011 email, referring to efforts to bring in Trump business.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has "reservations" about expelling George Santos
"There are people of good faith who make an argument, both pro and con, for the expulsion resolution for Santos," the Louisiana Republican said.
U.S. charges Indian national with plot to assassinate Sikh separatist in New York
Federal prosecutors in New York charged an Indian national with an alleged plot to kill a Sikh political activist living in the U.S.
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Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchise throughout the U.S.
This company says it has the secret to longer life for larger dogs
FDA finds reasonable expectation of effectiveness for drug designed to keep bigger breeds around longer, biotech firm says.
Suicide deaths hit record high, but declined for youth, CDC finds
While the number of suicide deaths reached a record high last year, the provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a hopeful decrease in younger age groups.
U.S. life expectancy rose last year, still below pre-pandemic levels
The 2022 rise was mainly due to the waning pandemic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers said.
Ransomware attack affects U.S. hospitals
A ransomware attack on a national health care chain that operates 30 hospitals across six states has affected patients and facilities. Ardent Health Services said it took its network offline as a protective measure. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
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American expected to be among hostages released on 6th day of cease-fire
An American citizen is expected to be among the hostages released by Hamas Wednesday, according to two sources familiar with the plan.
U.S. charges Indian national with plot to assassinate Sikh separatist in New York
Federal prosecutors in New York charged an Indian national with an alleged plot to kill a Sikh political activist living in the U.S.
Book pulled over name of royal who allegedly made racist comment
In a 2021 interview with Oprah for CBS, the former Meghan Markle, who is half Black, said a member of the royal family questioned what her baby's skin tone might be. She and Prince Harry chose to keep the person's identity a secret.
Israeli military speaks to Bibas family after Hamas claims mom, 2 kids killed
Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said the IDF was "examining the reliability of the information."
Are quiet places going extinct? Meet volunteers trying to change that.
The nonprofit Quiet Parks International estimates that 90% of children will not experience natural quiet in their lifetime.
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Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
Wu-Tang Clan members open up about the group 30 years after debut album
Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Young Dirty Bastard sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
Wu-Tang Clan on 50 years of hip-hop
"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson sat down with Wu-Tang Clan members the RZA and Young Dirty Bastard to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
Mark Cuban says he's leaving "Shark Tank" after one more season
Cuban has appeared on "Shark Tank" since 2011 as a permanent investor, or "shark."
Kurt and Wyatt Russell talk working together
Actor Kurt Russell and his son, actor Wyatt Russell, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new sci-fi show "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters."
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Sports Illustrated AI accusations
Sports Illustrated is being accused of publishing product reviews from authors that don't actually exist and had AI-generated headshots. The magazine's parent company has denied the allegations, saying the articles were written and edited by humans from a third party. Todd Spangler, New York digital editor for Variety, joined CBS News to discuss the scandal.
Ransomware attack affects U.S. hospitals
A ransomware attack on a national health care chain that operates 30 hospitals across six states has affected patients and facilities. Ardent Health Services said it took its network offline as a protective measure. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Google to start deleting inactive accounts
Starting this week, Google will be deleting inactive accounts as part of its updated security policy. Betty Lin-Fisher, a consumer news reporter for USA Today, joined CBS News to talk about the purge.
Amazon using AI to help with delivery
Amazon says its 2023 Black Friday sales were the highest in the company's history. Amazon executive Beryl Tomay joins CBS News to discuss how artificial intelligence and robots are helping get packages to your doorstep.
How AI is changing breast cancer screenings
Some doctors are using AI to assist in reading mammograms and breast sonograms. According to a recent study, doctors who use AI can detect up to 20% more cancers. CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook takes a look at how the new tool can help save lives.
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Blind golden mole detected in South Africa for first time in 87 years
The team used a scent-detecting Border Collie dog, Jessie, to find traces of two De Winton's golden moles.
What to know about the COP28 climate summit
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries will gather in Dubai, U.A.E., starting Thursday for the U.N.'s annual climate talks. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explains what's on the agenda.
Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
COP28 climate summit: Who's going, who's not, and will it matter?
The global U.N. climate summit known as COP28 gets underway this week in Dubai. Here's what to know — and why it matters.
World's largest iceberg is "on the move" for first time in 37 years
The iceberg, which once hosted a Soviet research station, split from the Antarctic coastline in 1986, but then became grounded in the Weddell Sea.
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Moms of shot Palestinian students speak out
The mothers of two of the three Palestinian college students who were shot and wounded in Vermont last Friday will soon be reunited with their children. Tamara Tamimi, Kinnan Abdalhamid's mother, and Elizabeth Price, the mother of Hisham Awartani, joined CBS News to speak about their sons.
Ex-prison guard sentenced for failing to help inmate who later died
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Ex-WWE star "Sunny" Sytch gets 17 years in prison for DUI crash
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Yoga guru held in France on suspicion of sexually exploiting followers
A man identified as international yoga guru Gregorian Bivolaru is accused of exploiting followers and is facing charges of trafficking, kidnap and rape in France.
Alex Murdaugh sentenced to another 27 years for financial crimes
Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced for stealing $12 million from his clients and family law firm, in addition to the life sentence he is serving for the murders of his wife and son.
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Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
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SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship rocket but test flight falls short
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SpaceX to launch second Starship test flight
The most powerful rocket ever built is set to attempt its second test flight Saturday. The FAA has cleared SpaceX's Starship for launch. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood examines what sets the rocket apart from other recent launches.
How to view the Leonids meteor shower this week
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Russia says it launched new attack on Ukraine
The Russian Defense Ministry said it has launched an attack on Ukrainian military infrastructure from a warship in the Black Sea, hitting its intended targets with four cruise missiles. Ukraine didn't immediately comment on the Russians' claim. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with NATO foreign ministers Wednesday morning about the war. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
New group of hostages expected to be released
Another group of hostages is expected to be released by Hamas soon, with one American expected to be in the group. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab, Margaret Brennan and Robert Berger have the latest.
House to vote on Santos expulsion Thursday
House Speaker Mike Johnson said the House will vote on expelling Rep. George Santos on Thursday, and Santos said he expects the vote to pass. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
White House hopeful on future hostage returns
The Biden administration is hopeful that American citizens being held by Hamas will be released, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Latest on Israel-Hamas cease-fire
A possible extension to the temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is still in the works with multiple countries working to broker a deal. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.