Democrats fight to reinstate sanctions on Russian oligarch
European allies have urged the U.S. to relax the sanctions, which they say threaten jobs
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Manafort allegedly shared data with Russian operative
Lawyers for Paul Manafort accidentally revealed in a court filing that there's evidence he shared polling data with an associate linked to Russian intelligence. It's the first time a former Trump official has been accused of sharing campaign information with Russian interests. Paula Reid reports.
Mueller's grand jury gets extension
The grand jury used by special counsel Robert Mueller has been granted an extension. Rebecca Roiphe, a professor of law at New York Law School and former assistant district attorney in the New York County District Attorney's office, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
Manafort filing reveals alleged campaign communications with Russian operative
Manafort's attorneys failed to properly redact their filing, revealing campaign contacts between Manafort and a Russian operative
Schiff says Trump faces "real prospect of jail time" after leaving office
The incoming chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said the Justice Department may indict the president the day he leaves the White House
Key takeaways from the latest round of court documents in Mueller's investigation
Key pieces of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation appear to be falling into place
Special counsel says Paul Manafort lied "on a variety of subject matters," breaching plea deal
The special counsel said last month that Manafort had voided his plea agreement by lying to federal investigators "on a variety of subject matters"
U.S. attorney recommends jail time for Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen
Cohen's sentencing, for campaign finance, fraud, and other charges, is scheduled for Dec. 12
Trump speaks at national law enforcement conference in Kansas City
President Trump is speaking in Kansas City after announcing major staff shakeups Friday morning
Trump lashes out at Mueller in Twitter rant ahead of expected Manafort, Cohen filings
In a early morning Twitter rant, the president lashed out at Mueller ahead of expected court filings in the Russia investigation
Court filings expected on Cohen, Manafort
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is preparing to release court filings in the cases of former Trump associates Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller explains what the documents may reveal.
New details in Mueller's Russia probe
President Trump praised his former campaign adviser, Roger Stone, for saying he would not testify against the president in the Russia investigation. Meanwhile, new details are emerging about other former Trump associates in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
Manafort says Ecuador's president asked him about Assange
Manafort spokesman says former Trump campaign chief "listened but made no promises" about Assange
Paul Manafort sentencing date set tentatively for March
Attorneys for special counsel Robert Mueller and former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort have agreed upon tentative sentencing date
Analysis: Michael Cohen's guilty plea
President Trump's former attorney said Thursday he lied to congress. David Smith, Washington bureau chief for The Guardian, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss Michael Cohen's guilty plea and the rest of the day's headlines.
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Trump says pardon for Manafort still a possibility; Hundreds of strangers honor Vietnam veteran at his burial
Trump: Pardon for Manafort not off the table
President Trump says pardoning his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort is not out of the question. The president said Wednesday he hadn't discussed a pardon, but wouldn't rule it out. Manafort could spend the rest of his life in prison after admitting to financial fraud. Special counsel Robert Mueller also accuses him of violating his plea agreement. Paula Reid reports.
Pardon for Manafort still a possibility
President Trump isn't ruling out the possibility of a pardon for his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort. In an interview with the New York Post, he said "Why would I take it off the table?" CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Possible presidential pardon for Manafort?
President Trump told the New York Post Wednesday that a presidential pardon for former his campaign's chairman Paul Manafort is not off the table. This comes just days after special counsel Robert Mueller alleged Manafort has lied to prosecutors, breaching his plea agreement. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to provide details.
Trump isn't ruling out pardoning Paul Manafort
The president claimed a pardon was "never discussed, but I wouldn't take it off the table"
Manafort lawyers have been briefing Giuliani on Mueller investigation
"They share with me the things that pertain to our part of the case," Giuliani told the AP
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Manafort denies meeting WikiLeaks founder
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is strongly denying any connection with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Manafort reportedly had secret meetings with Assange before WikiLeaks published emails from Hillary Clinton's campaign. Paula Reid reports.
Paul Manafort accused of lying
Special counsel Robert Mueller has said former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort lied to his team, even after taking a plea agreement saying he'd cooperate. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to provide more details about the newfound allegations against Manafort.
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Cassidy says he passed a note to Witkoff during heated Trump meeting
Sen. Bill Cassidy said that after his exchange with the president, he passed a note to Steve Witkoff, saying he would consider changing his war powers vote.
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Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid debate over "transit fees"
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a cargo ship near Oman on Thursday, further complicating the Iran-U.S. negotiations.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
Trump's obsession with SAVE America Act drives Congress into standoff
The president and his conservative allies have stymied other legislation as they unsuccessfully try to pass a voting regulations bill that lacks even simple majority support in the Senate.
Powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, hundreds dead or injured
Venezuela's acting president said the death toll from powerful twin earthquakes was likely to rise, as USGS modeling suggested thousands may have been killed.
Jury reaches verdict in trial of Palisades Fire arson suspect
A jury has reached a verdict in the case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the blaze that turned into the deadly and destructive Palisades Fire in 2025.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Sioux Falls mayoral candidates separated by 2 votes: "Every vote matters"
Christine Erickson is two votes ahead of Jamie Smith, the Minnehaha County Auditors and Elections Office said.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
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Hundreds of veterans snag World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark's throat
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Trump's obsession with SAVE America Act drives Congress into standoff
The president and his conservative allies have stymied other legislation as they unsuccessfully try to pass a voting regulations bill that lacks even simple majority support in the Senate.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
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Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in case over cancer risks from weedkiller
The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge hits 3-year high
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
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Hundreds of veterans snag World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
Sioux Falls mayoral candidates separated by 2 votes: "Every vote matters"
Christine Erickson is two votes ahead of Jamie Smith, the Minnehaha County Auditors and Elections Office said.
Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal
Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a U.S. official confirmed, leading a United Nations agency to pause an evacuation effort.
Trump's obsession with SAVE America Act drives Congress into standoff
The president and his conservative allies have stymied other legislation as they unsuccessfully try to pass a voting regulations bill that lacks even simple majority support in the Senate.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
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Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
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Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal
Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a U.S. official confirmed, leading a United Nations agency to pause an evacuation effort.
Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Are deadly heat waves driving Europeans to embrace air conditioning?
Only 20% European homes have AC, compared to 90% in the U.S., but as the climate changes, that vast gulf may be set to shrink.
Poland's deputy prime minister warns of possible Russian "false flag operation"
Poland's deputy prime minister tells CBS News he "wouldn't exclude the Russians doing some kind of false flag operation" to justify an attack on NATO.
Venezuela quake survivors describe devastation: "Everything collapsed"
A Caracas resident told CBS News that he "started to pray" when he felt the first earthquake hit Venezuela.
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New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
Clive Davis biographer remembers music icon
Record label executive and starmaker Clive Davis died at 94 on Monday. His influence spans genres and decades. Music critic and Davis biographer Anthony DeCurtis reflects on the life and legacy of Clive Davis.
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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.
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
U.S. aims to break AI reliance on China
The U.S. is trying to break the West's reliance on Chinese artificial intelligence supply chains with an international accord called Pax Silica. Its goal is to shore up supplies of essential components used in high-end computer chips, which power advanced AI models. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Prosecutors drop Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge
New York prosecutors said they are dropping a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying him for a fourth time.
Searches conducted in NYPD bribery probe
The FBI, NYPD and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York carried out searches across New York City Wednesday as part of a bribery investigation into current and former members of the NYPD. The searches stem from an ongoing investigation into the conduct of former NYPD chief of department Jeffrey Maddrey, a source says. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons
Mo Strategies, a firm linked to President Trump, is lobbying for pardons, according to a CBS News investigation. CBS News' Gabe Kaminsky has more.
Eric Adams' former chief of staff arrested
Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested as part of a federal bribery probe, sources say. Meanwhile, the FBI and NYPD are investigating former NYPD officials for bribery. CBS News' Anna Shecter has more.
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The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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President Trump says he won't sign a bipartisan housing bill until the Senate passes the SAVE America Act. NOTUS congressional reporter Paul Kane joins with the latest from Capitol Hill.
Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran hit a cargo ship with a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. Former CIA officer and Marine Corps veteran Elliot Ackerman joins with analysis.
Quakes among strongest in Venezuelan history
Rescue efforts in Venezuela are underway after two deadly earthquakes hit on Wednesday. At least 188 people are dead, 1,500 are injured and 157 are missing, according to Venezuelan officials. The BBC's Vanessa Silva reports and Dr. Lucy Jones, a seismologist, has more.
Trump calls on House Republicans to unify
President Trump continues to demand legislation requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and voter identification at polling sites. That's driven Congress into a standoff. On social media Thursday, the president told House Republicans to unify. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Key inflation gauge at highest level since 2023
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge climbed to 4.1% in May, its highest level in more than three years. Josh Schafer, Barron's Investor Circle Newsletter editor, joins with analysis.