House Speaker Paul Ryan explains how his predecessor convinced him to take the job, and what advice Boehner gave him
House Speaker Paul Ryan explains how his predecessor convinced him to take the job, and what advice Boehner gave him.
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New House Speaker Paul Ryan believes he can work with Democrats on tax policy, infrastructure and funding the government
New House Speaker Paul Ryan believes he can work with Democrats on tax policy, infrastructure and funding the government. Scott Pelley reports on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
The portrait of former house speaker Dennis Hastert was taken down from the speaker's lobby following Hastert's guilty plea last week to hiding cash withdrawals he used to make hush money payments
The portrait of former house speaker Dennis Hastert was taken down from the speaker's lobby following Hastert's guilty plea last week to hiding cash withdrawals he used to make hush money payments.
Rep. Paul Ryan takes questions from the media at his first news conference since being elected speaker of the House
Rep. Paul Ryan takes questions from the media at his first news conference since being elected speaker of the House.
Rep. Paul Ryan holds his first news conference alongside other GOP leaders since being elected speaker of the House
Rep. Paul Ryan holds his first news conference alongside other GOP leaders since being elected speaker of the House.
The latest on the Republican Party’s decision to drop the presidential debate NBC News was scheduled to host in February
The latest on the Republican Party’s decision to drop the presidential debate NBC News was scheduled to host in February. The party is angry over the way the network's business news channel -- CNBC -- handled Wednesday night's Republican debate. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Plane catches fire on Ft. Lauderdale runway; Paul Ryan takes gavel as House speaker; and more stories you're clicking on
Plane catches fire on Ft. Lauderdale runway; Paul Ryan takes gavel as House speaker; and more stories you're clicking on.
The Republican party came together Thursday to elect Paul Ryan as the new speaker of the House
The Republican party came together Thursday to elect Paul Ryan as the new speaker of the House. After receiving the gavel, the speaker called for unity, saying that the House is broken and America knows it. Nancy Cordes reports with more friom Washington.
Joe Biden stays out of presidential race, Paul Ryan outlines House speaker bid conditions, and more stories you're clicking on
Joe Biden stays out of presidential race, Paul Ryan outlines House speaker bid conditions, and more stories you're clicking on.
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Vice President Joe Biden said he will not seek the the Democratic party's nomination for president; Julia, a new character on Sesame Street, lives with autism
Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan has agreed to run for speaker of the House -- if he has backing from all factions
Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan has agreed to run for speaker of the House -- if he has backing from all factions. Nancy Cordes reports on Ryan's conditions.
Republican Rep. Paul Ryan has announced he will run for House speaker but only if his conditions are met
Republican Rep. Paul Ryan has announced he will run for House speaker but only if his conditions are met. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes has details for CBSN.
Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the state of the 2016 race
Vice President Joe Biden appears to be distancing himself from presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and highlighting his closeness to President Obama, still leaving many to wonder whether he is posturing for a presidential campaign. Also, Rep. Paul Ryan has signaled his willingness to run for House speaker. Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the state of the 2016 race.
GOP leaders have urged Ryan to run, and his decision comes nearly a month after Speaker John Boehner said he's resigning
The Republican deadlock over the next speaker of the House could be about to break, as Ways and Means Committee chairman Paul Ryan now says he is willing to do the job -- his way. GOP leaders have urged Ryan to run, and his decision comes nearly a month after Speaker John Boehner said he's resigning. Nancy Cordes reports on what Ryan is demanding from his colleagues.
Paul Ryan said Tuesday night he wasn't positive about running, but that he would be 'willing to serve' as speaker if certain conditions are met
Paul Ryan said Tuesday night he wasn't positive about running, but that he would be 'willing to serve' as speaker if certain conditions are met. Nancy Cordes has more details.
Congressman Paul Ryan is still mulling a run to fill the House Speaker position
Congressman Paul Ryan is still mulling a run to fill the House Speaker position. Politico reporter Gabriel Debenedetti spoke to CBSN with the latest from the campaign trail.
With Congress in recess for a week, many Republicans are urging Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan to take over as speaker of the House
With Congress in recess for a week, many Republicans are urging Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan to take over as speaker of the House. The congressman has publicly said that he does not want the job, but CBS News has learned that he is considering a run. Weijia Jiang reports.
Paul Ryan is under growing pressure to run for speaker, but he stated that he doesn’t want the job
Paul Ryan is under growing pressure to run for speaker, but he stated that he doesn’t want the job. He may be the only one who can bring the fractured party together, Weija Jiang reports.
The push for a new House Speaker is underway. Will it be Paul Ryan? The first Democratic debate in the 2016 presidential race is set for this Tuesday night.
The push for a new House Speaker is underway. Will it be Paul Ryan? The first Democratic debate in the 2016 presidential race is set for this Tuesday night. Also, recent controversial comments from Ben Carson raise questions. Congressional reporter for the National Journal, Lauren Fox, joins "CBS This Morning"
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House Republicans now feel Paul Ryan is their best chance at electing a speaker of the House and uniting the party as a whole, but Ryan says he doesn't want the job
House Republicans now feel Paul Ryan is their best chance at electing a speaker of the House and uniting the party as a whole, but Ryan says he doesn't want the job. Nancy Cordes has the lastest.
Party leaders are begging Wisconsin's Paul Ryan to run
The Republican majority in the House of Representatives is scrambling to find a new leader after Kevin McCarthy's unexpected bow-out of the race to succeed John Boehner. Party leaders are begging Wisconsin's Paul Ryan to run. Nancy Cordes reports.
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, tells CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes about what he hopes to accomplish this year
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, tells CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes about what he hopes to accomplish this year.
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., the House Budget Committee Chairman and 2012 Republican Vice Presidential candidate, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., the House Budget Committee Chairman and 2012 Republican Vice Presidential candidate, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about President Obama's ISIS strategy and his new book, "The Way Forward: Renewing the American Idea."
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., slammed President Obama’s budget and criticized the Democrats for being “out of ideas”
During his speech at CPAC 2014, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., slammed President Obama’s budget and criticized the Democrats for being “out of ideas.”
HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations
The Department of Health and Human Services says it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
New Year's Eve celebrations kick off as 2026 arrives Down Under
New Zealand and Australia were the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
Court order suggests officials pushed to prosecute Abrego Garcia after deportation
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, when crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Trump issues his first vetoes of this term
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock ordered to forfeit $5.2 million
The ringleader of what authorities called the largest pandemic fraud case in the United States has been ordered to forfeit more than $5 million.
Iran cracks down, detaining protesters after several days of unrest
As the U.S. and Israel back Iranians' right to protest against their leaders, authorities in Tehran detain students and declare a sudden holiday.
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs denies charges of strangulation, assault and battery
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
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Is anything open on New Year's Eve 2025? See which stores are operating.
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Body found amid search for missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
The body has not yet been identified, Texas officials said at a Tuesday news conference.
Black bear living underneath Altadena house shows no sign of budging
The 550-pound black bear has taken up residence in the crawlspace underneath Ken Johnson's home in California for a month.
Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
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California delays yanking 17,000 commercial driver's licenses
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
Is anything open on New Year's Eve 2025? See which stores are operating.
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
Silver is rebounding after its worst trading day in four years
Silver prices have more than doubled in 2025, outpacing this year's surge in gold prices, as investors seek safe haven investments.
Judge blocks White House from defunding CFPB as its funds were about to run out
A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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California delays yanking 17,000 commercial driver's licenses
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
Former Republican Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona says he has dementia
Former Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona announced his withdrawal from public life following a dementia diagnosis.
Democratic win in Iowa special election denies GOP a Legislature supermajority
Democrat Renee Hardman was elected to the Iowa state Senate in a year-end special election, keeping Republicans from reclaiming two-thirds control of the chamber and Legislature.
Trump issues his first vetoes of this term
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former U.S. senator and Native American, dies at 92
Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a Northern Cheyenne tribal chief who became a prominent American politician, has died.
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Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
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New Year's Eve celebrations kick off as 2026 arrives Down Under
New Zealand and Australia were the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Women Japanese lawmakers point to unique shortage — toilets for them
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including the prime minister, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.
Iran cracks down, detaining protesters after several days of unrest
As the U.S. and Israel back Iranians' right to protest against their leaders, authorities in Tehran detain students and declare a sudden holiday.
1 killed, dozens injured in head-on train collision near Peru's Machu Picchu
The head-on collision occurred between two trains on the line that services the historic Peruvian site Machu Picchu.
Spanish woman known for botched fresco restoration dies at 94
Cecilia Giménez's botched restoration of a century-old painting of Jesus Christ captured global headlines more than a decade ago.
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Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, when crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
George Clooney, his wife and their twins granted French citizenship
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
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OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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New details on charges against Stefon Diggs
Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of strangulation, assault and battery following an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month. Diggs' attorney, David Meier, said in a statement that the wide receiver "categorically denies" the allegations and "looks forward to establishing the truth" in court. CBS News Boston's Aaron Parseghian has more.
New Orleans marks 1 year since terror attack
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock ordered to forfeit $5.2 million
The ringleader of what authorities called the largest pandemic fraud case in the United States has been ordered to forfeit more than $5 million.
D.C. bomb suspect to stay detained for now
The man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., the night before Jan. 6, 2021, will remain in custody for now. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
DHS probes fraud at MN day care centers
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating after conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley posted a video that has gone viral, alleging potential fraud at a dozen day care centers in Minnesota. Jonah Kaplan reports.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Is this the police car of the future?
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is testing the nation's first self-driving patrol car. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave got a firsthand look.
Wine trends to watch in 2026
Ray Isle, the executive wine editor of Food & Wine, joins "CBS Mornings" to share his best wine and champagne recommendations to ring in the new year.
New details on charges against Stefon Diggs
Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of strangulation, assault and battery following an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month. Diggs' attorney, David Meier, said in a statement that the wide receiver "categorically denies" the allegations and "looks forward to establishing the truth" in court. CBS News Boston's Aaron Parseghian has more.
Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
New Orleans marks 1 year since terror attack
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.