Ahead of midterms GOP incumbents on defense over 2017 tax vote in high-tax states
Democrats are slamming GOP incumbents over the state and local tax deduction cap that was part of the Republican tax cut
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Congress heads toward post-election fight over border wall
GOP leaders signal they're willing to engage in hardball tactics that could spark a partial government shutdown
Paul Ryan: New York Times op-ed author "obviously living in dishonesty"
"If you're not interested in helping the president, you shouldn't work for the president as far as I'm concerned," the House speaker said
Sen. McCain lies in state at U.S. Capitol
Senator John McCain returned on Friday to Capitol Hill, where he spent more than 35 years of his life. Mourners filed past his casket to pay their respects. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump warnings grow from forgotten Republicans
Republicans left behind are warning their party with increasing urgency, though it's unclear whether anyone's listening
Do Dems have a chance to unseat Wis. gov.?
Voters in Wisconsin headed to the polls for the state's primaries. Shawn Johnson, capitol bureau chief for Wisconsin Public Radio, speaks to CBSN about what to expect in the state's biggest races.
Paul Ryan's retirement fuels Democrats' hopes of picking up seat
Ryan's departure from the House is driving hopes among Democrats that they can pick up the seat that leans Republican
Jim Jordan says he's running for speaker
Jordan faces a race against Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who is supported by retiring Speaker of the House Paul Ryan
Measure to impeach Rod Rosenstein won't be brought up by House Freedom Caucus before recess
A handful of conservative members of Congress officially introduced articles of impeachment against Rosenstein Wednesday
Paul Ryan holds press conference after Trump's trade agreement
Ryan speaks to reporters after Trump announced a new agreement with the EU on trade
House GOP aims to expand tax law
The new tax proposals are aimed at giving Republican lawmakers a selling point as they prepare to leave Washington to campaign in their districts
Ryan: Trump "trolling" on security clearances
House Speaker Paul Ryan said the president is "trolling people" with his threat to revoke security clearances. The White House said Monday that Mr. Trump is currently "exploring" the idea of removing the clearances of several former intelligence chiefs including James Clapper, Michael Hayden and James Comey.
Paul Ryan says Trump "trolling" people on removing security clearances
Republican leaders hold press conference after White House suggested the president was considering pulling security clearances of some former intelligence chiefs
Push by liberal Democrats’ to abolish ICE delights GOP
"It's the craziest position I've ever seen, and they are just tripping over themselves to move too far to the left," says Ryan
Trump's tariffs cause concern in Washington
House Speaker Paul Ryan has voiced concern about the impact of tariffs the Trump administration recently placed on China, Mexico, Canada, and other countries. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN from Capitol Hill with more.
Ryan criticizes Trump tariffs
House Speaker Paul Ryan reiterated his opposition to President Trump's decision to impose tariffs on Chinese imports in an escalating trade war. "I think there are legitimate, absolutely unfair trade practices, particularly by China ... I just don't think tariffs are the right mechanism to do that," Ryan said at a press conference Wednesday.
Paul Ryan criticizes Trump's tariffs, saying they aren't "the right way to go"
In May, Ryan came out against the president's decision to move ahead with tariffs on steel and aluminum imports
Paul Ryan says Lisa Page has "obligation" to testify
House Speaker Paul Ryan told reporters that he was "very disturbed" ex-FBI lawyer Lisa Page did not appear for a closed-door interview with Congressional lawmakers and suggested that Congress coul hold her in contempt for not complying with a subpoena.
Ryan slams ex-FBI lawyer Lisa Page for not complying with congressional subpoena
"She was a part of the mess that we have uncovered over at DOJ. She has an obligation to come and testify," Ryan said of Page
Paul Ryan says Maxine Waters should apologize for Trump administration rhetoric
"There's no place for this. She obviously should apologize," said Ryan on Tuesday
GOP immigration plans falter as vote on compromise delayed
Republicans in the House split on a conservative immigration bill and had to postpone a vote on a second bill
What if immigration bills fail? Paul Ryan says, "We'll cross that bridge if we get to it"
The House will vote on immigration measures a day after Trump signed an executive order to address family separation
Immigration bill "not ready for primetime" Rep. Mark Meadows says
The House is expected to vote on immigration Thursday
Ryan: House will vote on immigration bill
House Speaker Paul Ryan says the House aims to pass legislation on Thursday to address immigration issues, including the Trump administration's family separation policy. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on the developments.
Ryan says House will vote Thursday on immigration bill that keeps families together
Ryan addressed reporters after Trump paid a visit to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to talk immigration legistlation
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
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U.S. touts number of barrels of oil escorted through Strait by U.S. military
The U.S. military has escorted one billion barrels of oil and over 2,000 commercial vessels out of the Persian Gulf in the last couple of months, the Pentagon said.
Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
Sheeran says situation in Gaza is "catastrophic and unjustifiable" at Philly show
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds fired at Moscow
Across the wider Moscow region, the attack killed two people and wounded 20, a local official said Sunday.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
Lawsuit says AI giants made illegal deal on technology's slowdown
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
Lawsuits filed over Nazi-looted art displayed in museums in Los Angeles, Auschwitz
Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazi regime orchestrated the largest art theft in world history, seizing over 600,000 works of art across Europe from Jewish families, collectors and museums.
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Lawsuits filed over Nazi-looted art displayed in museums in Los Angeles, Auschwitz
Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazi regime orchestrated the largest art theft in world history, seizing over 600,000 works of art across Europe from Jewish families, collectors and museums.
Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
Lawsuit says AI giants made illegal deal on technology's slowdown
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
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Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
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4 killed in U.S. strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, Pentagon says
The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military in Latin America to at least 231 in 69 strikes since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" about one year ago.
Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
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Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
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Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds fired at Moscow
Across the wider Moscow region, the attack killed two people and wounded 20, a local official said Sunday.
4 killed in U.S. strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, Pentagon says
The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military in Latin America to at least 231 in 69 strikes since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" about one year ago.
Lawsuits filed over Nazi-looted art displayed in museums in Los Angeles, Auschwitz
Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazi regime orchestrated the largest art theft in world history, seizing over 600,000 works of art across Europe from Jewish families, collectors and museums.
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
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From 2013: Cher on Bob Mackie, clothes and fashion statements
In this web exclusive recorded in 2013, Cher talked with correspondent Anthony Mason about her relationship with clothes, and her decades-long work with costume designer Bob Mackie, who dressed her for "The Sonny & Cher Show," TV specials, and stage productions. [Mackie died on Sept. 14, 2026 at age 87.]
Book excerpt: "Roll the Calls" by Ari Emanuel
In his memoir, the Hollywood superagent and mogul writes of coming to blows in the competitive entertainment universe – and, in one instance, being sidelined by the business end of a truck.
9/19: Saturday Morning
President Trump bans some journalists from the White House, how Apple broke into retail, plus Tex-Mex barbecue on The Dish.
Juanes' touching ode to his mother
Latin superstar Juan Esteban, known as Juanes, has won 29 Grammys and sold out venues across the world. He joined Lilia Luciano to discuss his career, new work and giving back to his home country of Colombia in a time of great need.
This Miss USA is a married mom
Justus Kelley made history after she became the first married woman and the first mom to earn the Miss USA sash and crown. Kelley shares her experience with the iconic pageant and speaks about her philanthropic work.
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Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
Inside digital closet organizer Starmoire
"What Not to Wear" stylist Stacy London and co-founder Ruth Foxe Blader share all about their new digital closet organizing service, Starmoire.
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.
How Apple's risky retail venture succeeded
Ron Johnson, Apple's former senior vice president of retail, explains how the tech company welcomed physical shoppers in his book, "Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius."
AI experts call for independent safety auditors
More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have signed a public letter to express the need for independent AI safety evaluators. Princeton computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, who signed the letter, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Patrick Clancy on life after trauma
In an exclusive interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy shares his side of the story, just weeks after his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict. Ross Douthat sat down with Patrick Clancy to discuss life after trauma and what lies ahead.
Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time. Watch more of the interview on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Holdout juror in Clancy case speaks
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case has released a statement. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
Grandmother sues Fargo, ND, over facial tech
A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo, North Dakota, after facial recognition software linked her to a crime she didn't commit, which led to a nearly six-month stay in jail. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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From 2013: Cher on Bob Mackie, clothes and fashion statements
In this web exclusive recorded in 2013, Cher talked with correspondent Anthony Mason about her relationship with clothes, and her decades-long work with costume designer Bob Mackie, who dressed her for "The Sonny & Cher Show," TV specials, and stage productions. [Mackie died on Sept. 14, 2026 at age 87.]
9/19: Saturday Morning
President Trump bans some journalists from the White House, how Apple broke into retail, plus Tex-Mex barbecue on The Dish.
The Dish: Hurtado BBQ
Chef and pitmaster Brandon Hurtado blends Texas tastes with Mexican American barbecue traditions at Hurtado BBQ.
Inside digital closet organizer Starmoire
"What Not to Wear" stylist Stacy London and co-founder Ruth Foxe Blader share all about their new digital closet organizing service, Starmoire.
Juanes' touching ode to his mother
Latin superstar Juan Esteban, known as Juanes, has won 29 Grammys and sold out venues across the world. He joined Lilia Luciano to discuss his career, new work and giving back to his home country of Colombia in a time of great need.