Lawmakers grill D.C. mayor over crime
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser took questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill about crime in the nation's capital and President Trump's federal intervention. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
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D.C. mayor testifies on Capitol Hill
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is testifying on Capitol Hill as focus remains on crime in the nation's capital. This comes as legislators approach a potential government shutdown if a new funding bill is not passed. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
D.C. leaders speak at House hearing
D.C.'s Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chair Phil Mendelson and Attorney General Brian Schwalb appeared before a House committee to testify about the district's crime policies. Gregory Jackson, Jr., the former deputy director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, also spoke at the hearing. Watch their opening statements.
Chicago-area military base may help ICE agents
As Illinois lawmakers demand that President Trump keep the National Guard out of Chicago, the administration has requested that a military base in the state support immigration operations. Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
Trump responds to Minneapolis school shooting
President Trump has ordered flags on federal lands to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of Wednesday's shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more on the administration's response.
Latest news on National Guard in D.C.
Washington, D.C., has sued President Trump over his takeover of the city's police force, arguing it plainly violates federal law. Meanwhile, hundreds of additional National Guard troops arrived in the nation's capital Wednesday. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest details, Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina discusses his thoughts on the situation and CBS News' Taurean Small reports on further reaction from Congress.
Tennessee latest to promise troops to D.C.
Tennessee is the latest state to pledge National Guard troops for Washington, D.C., announcing it will send 160 guardsmen to the U.S. capital. Six Republican-led states are now committing soldiers to President Trump's crackdown. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
D.C. mayor questions crime crackdown
As National Guard troops from at least six states head to Washington, D.C., as part of President Trump's crime crackdown, Mayor Muriel Bowser claimed the federal takeover of city police was "not about crime." CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the latest.
Trump says he expects Congress to extend federal takeover of D.C. police
President Trump said the White House will seek "long-term extensions" from Congress to maintain federal control of the D.C. police as part of a push to crack down on crime.
What will National Guard troops do in D.C.?
President Trump announced Monday he's deploying National Guard members to Washington, D.C., in an effort to make the nation's capital safer. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Eleanor Watson have the latest.
Trump deploys National Guard to D.C., takes control of police in crime crackdown
President Trump said that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and that the federal government has taken control of the D.C. police.
D.C. mayor reacts to National Guard deployment
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke to reporters Monday after President Trump announced he is deploying National Guard members to the city in an effort to crack down on crime.
Trump says homeless should leave D.C. "IMMEDIATELY," after floating federal takeover
President Trump is hinting at further federal police action in D.C., teasing a press conference on Monday aimed at "ending the Crime, Murder, and Death."
Man charged with murder in D.C. shooting
Officials on Thursday provided an update on the shooting outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., that killed two Israeli Embassy staffers Wednesday night.
Two Israeli Embassy employees killed in D.C.
Authorities provided an update on the shooting that killed two Israeli Embassy employees outside of the Capital Jewish Museum near an FBI office on Wednesday night. Police said the suspect, Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, was arrested by museum security and chanted, "free, free Palestine," while in custody.
D.C. mayor on midair plane crash
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke with CBS News' Nicole Sganga about Wednesday night's midair collision of an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter. Crews are still working on recovery efforts in the Potomac River, but officials don't believe there are any survivors.
DC votes to end "tipped minimum wage"
A lower pay structure for tipped workers will be phased out, with employers required to pay every staffer at least $16.10 an hour by 2027.
7/17: Face The Nation
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” with inflation now hitting over 9%, we have a string of guests to talk about the state of the American economy as experts fear a recession is coming. Plus, more on the subpoena to the U.S. Secret Service sent by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol with member Rep. Adam Kinzinger.
U.S. apprehends record number of migrants
Border patrol authorities say the number of migrants apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border could surpass 2 million by the end of September. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez spoke with migrants and officials about the border crossings and joins "CBS News Mornings" from near the border.
Migrants bused to New York and D.C. caught in political battle
The Texas governor has bused thousands of migrants to New York City and Washington, D.C., since April.
Face The Nation: Hochstein, Furman, Bowser
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on energy from Biden's coordinator, Amos Hochstein who says Gulf states have "more room" to boost oil supply; Jason Furman says Democrats' tax plan would "unambiguously bring inflation down"; Mayor Muriel Bowser's federal plan to stop migrants from being tricked onto buses
Primary preview: Virginia, D.C. mayor, Alabama Senate runoff
Each of the two GOP candidates in Alabama's U.S. Senate primary runoff Tuesday can say they at one point had Trump's endorsement in the race.
D.C. to require proof of vaccination for many indoor settings
"I don't make any of these types of decisions lightly," Mayor Muriel Bowser said.
D.C. mayor on violent crime rise, reopening
Washington, D.C.'s Mayor Muriel Bowser joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the nationwide increase in violent crime and the push to "defund the police." Plus, she also talks about the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations in her city.
Teacher denied maternity leave after stillbirth
Elizabeth O'Donnell, an elementary school teacher in Washington, D.C., was denied maternity leave last December after delivering a stillborn. Her story inspired a new bill signed into law by Mayor Muriel Bowser. O'Donnell joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss her story.
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Trump threatens Iran strikes, says it's too soon for new direct talks
Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.
Jeffrey Epstein's possible suicide note released by judge
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Blanche: Obama's concerns about DOJ targeting Trump critics are "extraordinarily rich"
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche denied to CBS News that the Justice Department is engaging in a retribution campaign against President Trump's critics, pushing back on criticism from Barack Obama.
Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion by officials in Fulton County, Georgia, to return ballots and other materials from the 2020 election that were taken by the FBI earlier this year.
Rudy Giuliani out of ICU after hospitalization for pneumonia
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
Ted Turner, media tycoon who founded CNN, dies at age 87
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Suspect arrested in Oklahoma party shooting that killed 1, injured 22
Police said they have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting Sunday during a party that left one woman dead and 22 other people wounded.
Kentucky Derby winner skipping Preakness Stakes, won't make Triple Crown run
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
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Jeffrey Epstein's possible suicide note released by judge
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion by officials in Fulton County, Georgia, to return ballots and other materials from the 2020 election that were taken by the FBI earlier this year.
Suspect arrested in Oklahoma party shooting that killed 1, injured 22
Police said they have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting Sunday during a party that left one woman dead and 22 other people wounded.
Retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife in Tennessee found dead
Craig Berry, 53, was found dead on Wednesday of an apparent gunshot wound, the Stewart County Sheriff's Office said.
Kentucky Derby winner skipping Preakness Stakes, won't make Triple Crown run
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
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iPhone owners could get up to $95 from a new Apple settlement
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Food manufacturer Cento is committing "tomato fraud," lawsuit alleges
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Gas prices top $4.50 a gallon, reaching highest level since July 2022
Gas prices are now 52% higher than prior to the Iran war, with drivers paying $1.56 more per gallon, data shows.
Ted Turner, media tycoon who founded CNN, dies at age 87
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
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Rudy Giuliani out of ICU after hospitalization for pneumonia
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
Jeffrey Epstein's possible suicide note released by judge
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Blanche: Obama's concerns about DOJ targeting Trump critics are "extraordinarily rich"
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche denied to CBS News that the Justice Department is engaging in a retribution campaign against President Trump's critics, pushing back on criticism from Barack Obama.
Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion by officials in Fulton County, Georgia, to return ballots and other materials from the 2020 election that were taken by the FBI earlier this year.
FBI searches office of Virginia lawmaker who helped lead redistricting effort
An FBI spokesperson said in a statement that an investigation is ongoing and there is no threat to public safety.
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What's the hantavirus risk to the public?
A deadly strain of hantavirus broke out aboard a cruise ship for the first time, with more than 150 people on board. With three deaths among eight confirmed cases so far, Dr. Céline Gounder discusses the wider risks.
What's next for those aboard cruise ship?
Investigators are racing to control a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the first ever recorded on a cruise ship. More than 140 people are still on board, including 17 Americans. Tom Hanson reports.
3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
What we know about cruise hantavirus outbreak
A rare form of hantavirus is believed to have spread person-to-person on board a cruise ship. Three people are dead, four more are ill and nearly 150 others are stranded aboard the ship, where they will stay potentially for months until they are cleared to leave. Tom Hanson has more.
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3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
13-year-old student kills 2 women at school in Brazil
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
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Trump threatens Iran strikes, says it's too soon for new direct talks
Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.
3 killed in U.S. strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people.
Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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How Ted Turner transformed media
Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, was a global media titan. Amol Sharma, a financial editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more insight.
How Ted Turner changed TV
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises. Michael Schneider, Variety's executive editor of TV, joins with more.
Anthony Mason launches YouTube show
CBS News' Anthony Mason is launching a new YouTube show called "Alchemy with Anthony Mason." It's a long-form interview program celebrating artists and the creative process.
Obama tells Colbert what he worries about in today's politics
In an interview on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," former President Barack Obama had some pointed words about the power of the executive branch.
Nathan Lane on fulfilling lifelong dream
Actor Nathan Lane, who stars in the play "Death of a Salesman," was nominated for his seventh Tony Award. He spoke to "CBS Mornings" about why it was a lifelong dream for him to star in the play and his personal connection to his character.
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Autonomous cars to be ticketed in California
Autonomous cars in California will no longer be immune to traffic tickets once a new law takes effect in July. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other top technology stories of the day.
iPhone owners could get up to $95 from a new Apple settlement
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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.
Employers are demanding AI skills. What's the best way to learn them?
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OpenAI co-founder's diary surfaces in Musk trial
The high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI now involves testimony about a co-founder's personal diary. Vanity Fair contributor Tom Dotan joins to discuss.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
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In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Possible Epstein suicide note released
A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of an apparent suicide note possibly written by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News has not independently verified the note. Anna Schecter has the latest.
Retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife in Tennessee found dead
Craig Berry, 53, was found dead on Wednesday of an apparent gunshot wound, the Stewart County Sheriff's Office said.
Driver accused of chasing child on sidewalk
A woman in Washington state is accused of trying to run over a child on an e-bike. Police say she later attempted to break into a home. The child was not harmed in the incident and the woman is now facing felony charges.
New development in Lynette Hooker case
Authorities are looking for the owners of a sailboat as they continue to investigate the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, the American who went missing in the Bahamas while sailing last month. Cristian Benavides reports.
13-year-old student kills 2 women at school in Brazil
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
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5/6: CBS Evening News
Health officials work to contain deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise; President Trump threatens Iran with more attacks if it doesn't agree to a deal.
Former CNN president on Ted Turner's life
Ted Turner, a businessman and philanthropist who launched CNN, died on Wednesday at 87. Jonathan Klein, the president of CNN from 2004 to 2010, joins "The Daily Report" to remember Turner's life.
Trump calls Iran conflict a "skirmish"
President Trump touted U.S. actions against Iran on Wednesday. The comments came one day after he paused the Project Freedom initiative to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz to allow peace negotiations to move forward. CBS News' Holly Williams reports, and Samuel Helfont, an associate professor of strategy and policy at the Naval War College, has more.
Breaking down Spirit's liquidation process
A lawyer for bankrupt Spirit Airlines said the rising cost of fuel "engulfed" the airline, drained its liquidity, and derailed its restructuring efforts. There's a sense of urgency to expedite the liquidation process because lawyers say it would benefit creditors and customers. Bob Allen, managing editor of Nomadic Aviation Group, which handles private flight operations for the aircraft leasing industry, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Possible Epstein suicide note released
A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of an apparent suicide note possibly written by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News has not independently verified the note. Anna Schecter has the latest.