Romney: "I don't think that anybody can really assess" Putin's mental state
Reports have questioned Russian President Vladimir Putin's possible mental state.
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House passes bill to fund government
The House passed a short-term funding extension to avoid a government shutdown which now heads to the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen with the latest on getting the extension to President Biden's desk and other legislative priorities.
Mitt Romney says he tested positive for COVID-19
The 74-year-old Republican, who has been fully vaccinated and boosted, is asymptomatic.
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Pres. Trump lashes out at political opponents; Astronaut Christina Koch sets new record in orbit
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Pres. Trump declares victory after acquittal; Astronaut Christina Koch finally back on Earth.
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Senate votes in Trump's impeachment trial; Surviving Tuskegee Airmen honored across the U.S.
The 2012 Republican presidential nominee announced Friday that he would not run for the office for a third time
After hinting that he was considering another pass at the White House, 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney announced Friday that he would not run for the office for a third time. Romney said it was time for the next generation of party leaders to emerge. Julianna Goldman reports from Washington, D.C.
Senate's bipartisan infrastructure bill
The Senate is set to vote today on whether to begin debate on a bipartisan infrastructure bill. But Republican senators are opposed, saying they need more time. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to expect from today's vote and what the main sticking points are before the legislation can proceed.
COVID cases rising as vaccinations lag
The number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise again in the U.S. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn joins "CBSN AM" with more on the impact of the highly contagious Delta variant and what the Biden administration is doing to encourage vaccinations.
Doubt growing over bipartisan infrastructure deal
Shortly after President Biden announced Democrats and Republicans reached a compromise on a bipartisan infrastructure package, the deal is in doubt. Republicans are upset over Democrats' plans to push through a separate bill addressing issues like child care and climate change. Politico associate editor and White House correspondent Anita Kumar joined CBSN with the latest on where negotiations stand.
Biden ends infrastructure negotiations with Republican senators
The president will pivot to talks with a bipartisan group of senators to try to reach a deal on infrastructure.
Romney says he backs House-passed bill creating January 6 commission
The bill establishing a commission to study the January 6 assault passed the House last week.
Former Romney adviser on Israel conflict
Dan Senor, foreign policy adviser to Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign and author of "Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle" joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss the latest outbreak in violence between Israel and Hamas. Plus, the Biden Administration's response to the conflict and the broader implications on the region.
Mitt Romney announces Senate run
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, the Republican Party's presidential nominee in 2012, is officially running for Senate in Utah. The head of Utah's Republican Party has criticized Romney for not having enough ties to the state. He moved there after losing the 2012 election. Matt Canham, senior managing editor of the Salt Lake Tribune, breaks down the latest with CBSN.
Mitt Romney announces Senate run
Mitt Romney, the Republican Party's nominee for president in 2012 and former governor of Massachusetts, is officially running for the Senate in Utah. Romney, who has been critical of President Trump over the past year, wants the seat of longtime GOP Sen. Orrin Hatch, who is retiring. Anne-Marie Green reports.
Senate votes on immigration proposals
The Senate voted on four separate immigration proposals on Thursday. All of them failed. CBSN political contributor and national political reporter for RealClearPolitics Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss why lawmakers seem to be hitting a wall, and the rest of the day's political news.
"Highly likely" Romney will run
Republican strategist Dan Senor, former senior adviser to Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan in the 2012 presidential campaign, spoke with Republican members of Congress about the president's reported vulgar comments on immigration. Senor joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the fallout, the future of DACA, and whether Romney will run for Utah's Senate seat.
Retiring Republicans
More than two dozen Republican lawmakers say they will leave Congress by the start of 2019. Former communications director for Senator Marco Rubio and CBSN political contributor Alex Conant joins "Red and Blue" to discuss why there's a GOP exodus, and what this might mean for 2020.
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Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney was treated for prostate cancer over the summer, and a fire at Trump Tower in New York City resulted in three injuries.
Trump's verbal attacks
President Trump has gone after world leaders, Democrats, and the media since the start of the new year. Now, he has a new target: his former chief strategist Steve Bannon. Senior political correspondent for Bustle.com Erin Delmore joined CBSN to break down the president's latest feud.
Trump and Romney's history
Speculation is swirling that Mitt Romney could run for Sen. Orrin Hatch's seat when Hatch retires. Romney has been a prominent voice of Republican opposition to President Trump. Here's a look back at their contentious relationship.
Romney eyeing Senate run?
One of President Trump's critics, 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney, is eyeing a new political opportunity in Utah. The longest-serving Senate Republican, Orrin Hatch, says he'll retire after 42 years in Washington. Our sources expect the former Massachusetts governor to run for Hatch's Senate seat. Nancy Cordes reports.
Sen. Hatch to retire
The longest-serving Republican senator says he will not seek re-election in 2018, fueling speculation that 2012 presidential candidate Mitt Romney may run for his seat.
Is Trump's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund" legal? Experts weigh in.
The new fund raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
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Iran mulls latest U.S. proposal as Trump says war is in "final stages"
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Zelenskyy confirmed his most famous quote. I got pushback for reporting it.
Whether Zelenskyy had in fact uttered the line "I need ammunition — not a ride" was disputed by the Biden administration when I reported it. Now, the Ukrainian leader has confirmed he said it.
Trump lawyer-turned-critic Michael Cohen to apply for "anti-weaponization fund"
Michael Cohen, a Trump lawyer-turned-critic, is planning to apply for money from the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund," he told CBS News.
House bill would ban use of federal money for DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
Tennessee stops execution after failing to find vein for lethal drugs
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.
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Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
Sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief arrested in Florida, Rubio says
The sister of the head of a company that is accused of having close ties to Cuban government operations has been arrested in Miami, federal authorities announced.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show
Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.
Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare.
A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.
Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
World Cup expected to generate more in sports bets than the Super Bowl
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
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Sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief arrested in Florida, Rubio says
The sister of the head of a company that is accused of having close ties to Cuban government operations has been arrested in Miami, federal authorities announced.
Trump lawyer-turned-critic Michael Cohen to apply for "anti-weaponization fund"
Michael Cohen, a Trump lawyer-turned-critic, is planning to apply for money from the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund," he told CBS News.
Zelenskyy confirmed his most famous quote. I got pushback for reporting it.
Whether Zelenskyy had in fact uttered the line "I need ammunition — not a ride" was disputed by the Biden administration when I reported it. Now, the Ukrainian leader has confirmed he said it.
House bill would ban use of federal money for DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
7th and 8th judges rebuff Justice Dept.'s attempts to get voter rolls from states
The Justice Department has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., in an effort to gain access to their complete voter registration lists.
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New weight-loss drug Retatrutide in trials
A new weight-loss drug, so new it is not on the market yet, is showing promising results in trials, doing much more than what current medications can. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
U.S. steps up Ebola prevention efforts
The U.S. is stepping up efforts to prevent Ebola from entering the country through its airports, with one flight diverted to Canada on Wednesday evening. Ian Lee reports from Detroit.
U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Is "fibermaxxing" good for your health?
Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins with her take.
Vanessa Trump announces cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump announced on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with her doctors on a treatment plan.
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Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Divers killed in Maldives cave may have taken wrong tunnel: "No way out"
Finnish divers found the Italians in a corridor with a dead end inside the cave complex, Italy's la Repubblica daily reported.
Ukraine ups security as Russia holds nuclear strike drills with Belarus
Russia says "nuclear munitions" sent to Belarus for joint drills in the country that Moscow used as a launchpad for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
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All 24 "Survivor 50" castaways discuss season
Throughout the airing of "Survivor 50," castaways joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss their time on the show. In this marathon, relive the twists and turns and hear from all 24 contestants about what it was like to be a part of the 50th season.
"Survivor 50" finalists discuss strategy, how they planned to win
Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."
"Survivor 50" players on game strategies
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst joins Gayle King and the top five contestants from "Survivor 50" after the jury crowned a winner in the legendary game.
Survivor 50 winner describes show experience
(Warning: spoiler alert!) The "Survivor 50" final five contestants join Gayle King to discuss the season finale.
"Survivor 50" winner crowned
(Warning: spoilers ahead!) The "Survivor 50" winner has been crowned after a monumental season featuring some of the best in the game. Gayle King breaks down the wild finale.
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Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins 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.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
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Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
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Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
Tennessee stops execution after failing to find vein for lethal drugs
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.
Charges dismissed for ex-official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher
A judge has dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
Arrest made in Connecticut 40 years after woman's murder in Virginia
The body of 22-year-old Roberta Walls was found in a field in Virginia Beach on the morning of May 15, 1986.
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SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Single Gen Z women buying more homes than men
Data from the National Association of Realtors shows that 35% of single women ages 18 to 26 are buying homes compared to just 18% of single Gen Z men. However, as a whole, the age group is struggling to keep up with others when it comes to owning a home. Jessica Lautz, the deputy chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
What's stopping potential U.S.-Iran peace deal?
The Iranian government is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to end the war. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean analyzes the situation.
A theater summer camp for adults
Summer Camp isn't just for kids anymore. Each year, more adults are heading back to camp for a chance to sing, dance and take a break from burnout. Gwen Baumgardner unpacks the growing trend for grown-ups.
DNC releases 2024 election autopsy
The Democratic National Committee has released the long-awaited autopsy report on its 2024 election loss. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne breaks down the results.
Judges onboarded for deportation cases
CBS News has learned that the Trump administration brought on more than 80 new federal immigration judges this week to speed up deportation cases. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the exclusive report.