Angry town halls
On their week off from Congress, some lawmakers are facing growing outrage from constituents in their home districts. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss.
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Town hall protests
GOP senators and congressmen have recently run into some testy exchanges with voters. The Trump administration claims the protesters are professional agitators, but that's not what Nancy Cordes found.
Future of Obamacare
One of the signature Republican issues is repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the GOP will be going it alone on the issue, at least in the early months. Robert Draper, writer-at-large for the New York Times Magazine, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the potential impacts of the GOP health care plan, and whether Democratic opposition has any leverage.
Obamacare's future
Robert Draper, a writer for The New York Times magazine, joined CBSN to discuss his cover story, "Will Obamacare really go under the knife?" Draper discusses how Obamacare went from being a lightening-rod issue for Democrats to a rallying cry for Republicans.
Town hall protests
Congressional Republicans are getting grilled at events in their district by constituents upset about a possible Obamacare repeal, among other hot-button issues. One California representative had to be escorted out by police. Nancy Cordes reports.
GOP Obamcare repair?
It appears Republicans shifted their slogan on Obamacare from "repealing" to "repairing." Republican strategist and CBS News contributor Frank Luntz joined CBSN to discuss.
Should you enroll in Obamacare?
More than 11 million people have signed up for health plans under the Affordable Care Act in 2017. Their plans will take effect at the beginning of March. But with President Trump vowing to repeal the law, many people are unsure about enrolling. Bloomberg News White House correspondent Shannon Pettypiece joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss questions about sign-ups.
Breaking down Trump's week
President Trump signed an "extreme vetting" order saying that measures would keep terrorists out of the U.S. and continues to work towards other campaign promises such as replacing 'Obamacare.' CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with more on President's first week.
Trump GOP speech
President Donald Trump arrived in Philadelphia Thursday to address a gathering of Republican members of Congress. He spoke about fulfilling his campaign promises and his recent executive actions targeting illegal immigration and the Affordable Care Act. Here is the full speech.
Future of Obamacare
The president has taken his first step toward fulfilling one of his biggest campaign promises: repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. He signed an executive order allowing federal agencies to change or delay parts of the law. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Ezra Klein, editor-in-chief of Vox.com, join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the future of Obamacare.
Price on reform
An emotional Sen. Michael Bennet questioned Rep. Tom Price, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act and its impact on the national debt.
Repealing Obamacare
A new report by the Nonpartisan Congressional Budget office says repealing Obamacare could increase the number of uninsured people to 32 million in 10 years.
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Repealing Obamacare
Barbi Appelquist survived liver cancer as a child. But as an adult, that meant insurance companies could reject her based on a prexisting condition. The Affordable Care Act enabled her to find a private insurance that covered her pre-existing condition. But now everything is in flux. Mireya Villarreal has the story.
Repealing Obamacare
President-elect Donald Trump says the plan to replace Obamacare is nearly finished. Though he declined to provide details, he said his plan would allow everyone to get insurance. USA Today's Susan Page joins CBSN to discuss Trump's healthcare plan as president.
Trump replacement for Obamacare
President-elect Donald Trump says he is almost ready to unveil his proposal to replace Obamacare. Trump told the Washington Post the plan will provide "insurance for everybody." Bloomberg News White House correspondent Shannon Pettypiece joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Mr. Trump's healthcare goals.
Obama's "60 Minutes" interview
President Obama leaves office in one week. For his final network TV interview as commander-in-chief, Mr. Obama sat down with "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft and discussed the incoming administration and why he is not underestimating President-elect Donald Trump. Watch the full interview Sunday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Latest in politics
Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks continue in Washington, the Senate took the first steps to potentially repeal Obamacare -- and a new investigation into the FBI and DOJ was opened over the handling of the Clinton email investigation. Politico national political reporter Gabriel Debenedetti joins CBSN to discuss the latest political highlights.
Obamacare repeal underway
The Senate voted 51 to 48 on Thursday to fast-track the repeal of Obamacare. As Don Dahler reports, Americans are still divided on the law nearly seven years after its passage.
Senate intel briefing
The Senate will be briefed by intel officials on the alleged Russian hacking during the presidential campaign. Meanwhile, Republican senators have approved the first step to repeal Obamacare. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN from Capitol Hill to discuss.
Dismantling Obamacare
CBS News' Nancy Cordes explains the budget measure Senate Republicans approved overnight, making it easier to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Sen. Tim Kaine
Sen. Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's former running mate, is one of the Democrats taking part in this week's Trump Cabinet confirmation hearings. Kaine sits on the Foreign Relations Committee, considering Rex Tillerson's nomination for secretary of state. On Monday night, Kaine and other Democrats pushed Republicans not to repeal Obamacare without replacing it. Kaine joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss "fixing" the Affordable Care Act and the questions he has for Tillerson.
Replacing Obamacare
Senator Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, says he has his own plan for replacing Obamacare that he will unveil this week. The Kentucky senator spoke with CBS News Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes in an interview Monday. Cordes spoke with CBSN's Elaine Quijano for "Red & Blue" about her reaction to their conversation.
Cory Booker discusses how Democrats hope to stop Obamacare repeal
Senator Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, says the plan is simple. "We are going to do everything we can to stop them," he says.
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Two days of talks in Washington between Lebanon and Israel produced an extension of the current ceasefire by 45 days.
Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Colorado governor commutes Trump ally Tina Peters' prison sentence
Colorado's governor on Friday announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit
President Trump told reporters he made "no commitment either way" to China's Xi Jinping regarding U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan.
Trump says U.S. kills Islamic State leader in Nigeria
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike after failing to reach new contract
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Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
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New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A longtime Atlanta principal retired, then returned to his school as a handyman
David White retired as the longtime principal at the Burgess-Peterson Academy in Atlanta, and then returned to the school as its handyman.
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.
Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
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Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
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How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair?
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
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Trump says U.S. kills Islamic State leader in Nigeria
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
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Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit
President Trump told reporters he made "no commitment either way" to China's Xi Jinping regarding U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan.
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New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
Health officials battle new Ebola outbreak
Doctors are monitoring an Ebola epidemic in Africa that may be to blame for dozens of deaths so far. Lilia Luciano reports and spoke with a U.S. doctor who recovered from the virus.
The origins of hantavirus
The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship was caused by the Andes virus, the only known strain to spread from person to person. Rodents are known to carry hantavirus, but what's the disease's origin story? Ramy Inocencio explains.
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, Africa's CDC says
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
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Trump says U.S. kills Islamic State leader in Nigeria
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit
President Trump told reporters he made "no commitment either way" to China's Xi Jinping regarding U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan.
U.S. reups $6M reward for American missing in Afghanistan for 12 years
Paul Edwin Overby Jr. vanished in May 2014 while researching a book in Khost province, Afghanistan, the FBI said.
Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
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Inside look at "Jack Ryan: Ghost War"
John Krasinski and Michael Kelly join "CBS Mornings" to discuss reuniting for the movie, "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War," after starring in the TV series "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" for four seasons. They discuss the movie, their friendship and how they balance it all with their busy family lives.
Previewing new season of "Couples Therapy"
Dr. Orna Guralnik speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the new season of the docuseries "Couples Therapy," which features Guralnik counseling four new couples on how to tackle issues in their relationships, including major political differences and infidelity.
Drake releases three new albums
In a surprise, Drake dropped three new albums Thursday night, including "Iceman." It's the Canadian rapper's first new music since his explosive public feud with Kendrick Lamar.
Yellowstone spinoff "Dutton Ranch" premieres
Yellowstone actors Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are reprising their roles as the fan-favorite onscreen couple Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in the newest "Yellowstone" spinoff, "Dutton Ranch." CBS News' Julianne Ferreira has more.
From the archives: Outspoken film critic Rex Reed
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Waymos get in Atlanta traffic jam
Atlanta residents woke up to Waymo traffic jams on Friday. The driverless cars took over a quiet cul-de-sac. Skyler Henry has more details.
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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How the Trump-Xi summit could impact AI race
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
Closing arguments held in OpenAI case
Lawyers presented closing arguments Thursday in the OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against its CEO, Sam Altman. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
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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.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
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.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
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What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
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Terror plot foiled, suspect under arrest
A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.
Iraqi man charged with terror plot: officials
An Iraqi national was arrested and charged with planning to carry out several terror attacks in the U.S., including at a New York City synagogue and other prominent Jewish centers in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Arizona. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Sources: Iraqi national planned synagogue attacks
Federal prosecutors charged an Iraqi national on Friday with planning several terrorist attacks in the U.S. as retribution for the Iran war. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Iraqi national accused of plotting attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is facing federal charges for allegedly plotting several terror attacks in the U.S., including targeting a Jewish institution in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Jake Rosen report.
Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
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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.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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Principal retires and returns as a handyman
58-year-old David White retired after 33 years in education, the last 15 spent as an elementary school principal in Atlanta. But after "just hanging out with the cat," he decided to go back to school as a handyman. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story.
Analyzing Jerome Powell's legacy
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What role does Raúl Castro play in Cuba?
The U.S. is taking steps to indict Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba, U.S. officials say. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Wife of Army soldier released from ICE
The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army soldier detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement was released on Thursday after a month in custody. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.