Can we talk? Most feel Americans get along, but vocal minority more active, divided — CBS News Poll
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GOP governors use stimulus funds
Republican governors are using the funds from the $350 billion set aside for state and local aid in President Biden's stimulus bill for projects to better their states, despite criticizing the legislation. Alan Rappeport, an economic policy reporter for The New York Times, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain.
Americans still divided over Capitol attack
Nearly a year after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, a CBS News poll found the country is still divided over what happened. Nikole Killion has more.
Americans with opposing political views learn to see each other beyond labels
A group called Make America Dinner Again is getting people with opposing views together to talk about them in a civil way.
Potential political turning points in 2022
Control of Congress and the future of abortion rights are just two political shifts that could make an impact in 2022. USA Today national political correspondent David Jackson joined CBSN to discuss what could be major turning points and issues in American politics this year.
Cheney on January 6 anniversary
Representative Liz Cheney, the vice chair of the House January 6 committee, said on "Face the Nation" that that panel "will not be deterred. At the end of the day, the facts matter and the truth matters."
Biden and Democrats to face test in midterms
President Biden will face a big test in the second year of his presidency as Democrats try to hold onto power in the 2022 midterm elections. CBS News contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBSN to discuss the year ahead.
Panel supports holding Meadows in contempt
The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol unanimously voted Monday night to recommend holding former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt for defying a subpoena. CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak discusses the vote and what's next for Meadows.
Senate passes deal to raise debt limit
In a 59-35 vote, the Senate passed a measure allowing for a one-time exemption to the filibuster so Democrats can raise the debt limit without Republican votes. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned the nation could enter default if the borrowing limit is not raised by December 15. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain the process ahead.
House passes bill to allow Senate Democrats to approve debt limit increase
The fast-track process would require Democrats in the Senate to introduce the legislation to raise the debt limit by a certain amount, rather than suspending the debt limit.
Nunes leaving Congress to work for Trump
Republican Congressman Devin Nunes, a longtime Trump ally from California, is resigning his seat in the House to become CEO of Trump's new media company. CBS Los Angeles reporter Tom Wait has details.
Massachusetts governor won't seek reelection
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker will not seek reelection. Politico reporter Lisa Kashinsky joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain how the Republican Party has shifted in the state, and what we can expect now that Baker is out of the race.
New Jersey GOP lawmakers sue over vaccine mandate
Republican members of the New Jersey State Assembly filed a legal challenge to new COVID-19 restrictions at the statehouse. Matt Friedman of Politico New Jersey joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Tanya Rivero to break it all down.
Life and legacy of Bob Dole
Washington is mourning the death of former senator and 1996 GOP presidential nominee Bob Dole, who died Sunday at age 98 after a battle with lung cancer. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports and joins Anne-Marie Green on CBSN to discuss Dole's life and legacy.
Congress works to avert government shutdown
The House of Representatives passed a short-term resolution Thursday that would temporarily fund the government through February 18. It's now up to the Senate to stop the shutdown, but as CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports, a group of Republican lawmakers could derail the effort. Anthony Adragna, a Politico reporter covering Congress and author of Politco's "Congressional Minutes," joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest from Washington.
GOP senators threaten shutdown over vaccine rule
Lawmakers have until the end of Friday to approve a short-term government funding deal, but they're running into resistance from a group of Senate Republicans over federal vaccine requirements. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Trump ally faces contempt charge in January 6 probe
A congressional committee investigating the Capitol riot voted to recommend that former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark be held in contempt of Congress. The vote on charges now moves to the full House. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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Intelligence sources tell CBS News that the CIA is confident the Russian government tried to influence the presidential election in favor of Donald Trump; Griffin Madden was one of the victims killed in the Oakland, California, warehouse fire
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Pop icon George Michael, who rose to stardom as part of the 80s duo Wham!, died Sunday at 53 years old, his publicist confirmed to CBS News; New York's Fifth Avenue has long been famous for its department store Christmas light shows
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Winter weather is causing travel headaches across the country; Two years ago, Olivia McConnell was leading a campaign for the woolly mammoth to be recognized as the South Carolina state fossil
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ISIS has claimed responsibility for the nightclub attack in Istanbul, saying that the gunman was avenging Turkey's role in Syria's bloody civil war; Tulane medical school in New Orleans prepares its students not just to be good doctors, but also how to include food in the conversation.
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President Obama and Vice President-elect Mike Pence went to Capitol Hill Wednesday to ready their parties in the coming war over Obamacare; McDonald's has opened a new restaurant just outside Vatican City -- but locals don't seem to be craving Big Macs
Senate reaches deal ahead of shutdown deadline to fund government, continue ICE talks
The deal comes ahead of the Saturday shutdown deadline, but it will also need the approval of the House, which isn't scheduled to return until Monday.
Prosecutors in Minneapolis say more could resign over handling of shootings
Prosecutors expressed concern to a U.S. attorney that they weren't allowed to probe the federal officers who shot and killed Renee Good or Alex Pretti, sources said.
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Border czar Homan speaks in Minnesota: "I'm staying till the problem's gone"
Border czar Tom Homan gave his first news conference Thursday morning since arriving in Minnesota at the request of President Trump.
Trump signs order launching new initiative to address drug addiction
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday to coordinate a federal government response to drug addiction.
Man arrested for impersonating FBI agent to try to free Luigi Mangione
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione.
Former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey gets 20 years in prison
Sean Grayson, who was found guilty of second-degree murder in the Sonya Massey shooting last year, is being sentenced in Springfield Thursday.
The U.S. dollar just fell to its lowest level in 4 years. Here's why.
The greenback has slumped as investors "Sell America." Several factors explain why the dollar is shedding value.
Severe cold persists as forecasters track another potential East Coast storm
Maps show where the next blast of Arctic air and a potential winter storm are expected to travel this weekend, according to the latest forecast models.
As Trump pressures Iran with "armada," Mideast allies urge him not to strike
Mideast allies including Turkey, Oman and Qatar are attempting to head off the possibility of U.S. strikes by brokering diplomatic talks.
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Prosecutors in Minneapolis say more could resign over handling of shootings
Prosecutors expressed concern to a U.S. attorney that they weren't allowed to probe the federal officers who shot and killed Renee Good or Alex Pretti, sources said.
The No. 1 skill employers are looking for from a LinkedIn expert
Job seekers can raise their chances of landing a position by highlighting a particular kind of work experience, says LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher.
Family shelters newborn calf inside amid extreme cold: "She was just frozen"
A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling in the deep freeze.
First Brands founder Patrick James, brother Edward indicted for fraud
The James brothers face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud and wire fraud.
Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
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The No. 1 skill employers are looking for from a LinkedIn expert
Job seekers can raise their chances of landing a position by highlighting a particular kind of work experience, says LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher.
First Brands founder Patrick James, brother Edward indicted for fraud
The James brothers face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud and wire fraud.
Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
The U.S. dollar just fell to its lowest level in 4 years. Here's why.
The greenback has slumped as investors "Sell America." Several factors explain why the dollar is shedding value.
Health care costs top Americans' list of financial worries, poll finds
Americans are more stressed out about their health care costs than they are about affording groceries or housing.
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Senate reaches deal ahead of shutdown deadline to fund government, continue ICE talks
The deal comes ahead of the Saturday shutdown deadline, but it will also need the approval of the House, which isn't scheduled to return until Monday.
Prosecutors in Minneapolis say more could resign over handling of shootings
Prosecutors expressed concern to a U.S. attorney that they weren't allowed to probe the federal officers who shot and killed Renee Good or Alex Pretti, sources said.
Troop deployments to U.S. cities cost nearly half a billion dollars in 2025
The Congressional Budget Office estimated deployments in 2025 to the cities of Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Memphis, Portland, and Chicago cost nearly half a billion dollars.
As Trump pressures Iran with "armada," Mideast allies urge him not to strike
Mideast allies including Turkey, Oman and Qatar are attempting to head off the possibility of U.S. strikes by brokering diplomatic talks.
Trump signs order launching new initiative to address drug addiction
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday to coordinate a federal government response to drug addiction.
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Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Gerber recalls some arrowroot biscuits over potential plastic, paper pieces
The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, the FDA said.
South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
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Gymnast Jordan Chiles granted appeal in Olympic bronze medal ruling
A gymnastics medal disputed by the United States and Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics is heading for a fresh legal review in a Swiss court.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Why Trump's threatening to punish Iraq if a former leader is reelected
Trump says if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is reelected, the U.S. "will no longer help Iraq." Here's what's behind the intervention in Iraq's democracy.
Indonesian couple caned for sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol
The Sharia police chief in Indonesia's Banda Aceh province is unapologetic about the latest canings, imposed for behavior he said, "tarnishes our name."
Small plane crash in Colombia kills all 15 passengers, including lawmaker
Authorities say a small plane has crashed in a rural area of Norte de Santander province in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board.
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Alex Warren on journey to music career
Alex Warren's hit song "Ordinary," a love letter to his wife, became Billboard's song of the summer in 2025. He spoke to "CBS Mornings" about his music journey and the challenges that came along the way, including losing his father to cancer at a young age. Natalie Morales reports.
Longtime high school band director wins 2026 Music Educator Award
"CBS Mornings" reveals Jennifer Jimenez, a longtime high school band director in Miami, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Music Educator Award.
Ralph Macchio looks back on playing "The Karate Kid"
On Jan. 29, 2026, the Library of Congress named "The Karate Kid" – a beloved 1984 tale of a young boy learning important life lessons from his mentor, a martial arts instructor – to the National Film Registry, to be preserved for future generations. In this 2024 interview with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan, "Karate Kid" star Ralph Macchio talked about auditioning for the role; his relationship with co-star Pat Morita, who played Mr. Miyagi; and why he believes the film has resonated with audiences.
New batch of movie classics added to National Film Registry
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
Bruce Springsteen releases new song, "Streets of Minneapolis"
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
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Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
New AI features for Gmail users
This month, Google launched a suite of new features for Gmail. Google's AI assistant, Gemini, can now filter through junk, summarize an inbox and even help users write emails. Blake Barnes, Gmail vice president of product, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
TikTok's new privacy policy is sparking a backlash. Here's what to know.
Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Man testifies he didn't plot wife's killing
A man accused of double homicide in Virginia returned to the stand on Thursday as he testified that he did not plot to kill his wife despite having an affair with his family's au pair. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Man allegedly tried to free Luigi Mangione
A man armed with a "barbeque type fork" allegedly tried to free Luigi Mangione by impersonating an FBI agent on Wednesday night. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Man arrested for allegedly impersonating FBI agent to try to free Luigi Mangione
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione, according to federal court filings and a law enforcement source.
Details on Sean Grayson's 20-year sentence
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey in 2024, has received a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. CBS News correspondent Karen Hua has more.
Sonya Massey's family on Grayson's sentence
Sonya Massey's family is reacting to the sentencing of former deputy Sean Grayson, who was convicted of murder for fatally shooting Massey during a 911 response. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.
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Artemis II crew undergoes intense training for rare moon mission
For months, the Artemis II crew and flight controllers have been simulating malfunctions to prepare for their upcoming trip around the Moon.
Inside Artemis II astronauts' training
NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II astronauts include three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day flight. Mark Strassmann got a look at how they're training.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Tom Homan on Minnesota immigration operations
Border czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday that he is working on a plan to draw back federal agents from Minnesota. Some Border Patrol agents, including Gregory Bovino, have already left the state following backlash from last weekend's shooting of Alex Pretti. CBS News' Ian Lee and Nicole Sganga have more.
Inside Trump's first Cabinet meeting of 2026
President Trump held his first Cabinet meeting of 2026 on Thursday, avoiding the topic of immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and declining to call upon Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins with his takeaways.
Durbin: DHS funding to get separate vote
Senators have reached a deal to separate five bipartisan bills from legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security, as Democrats call for reforms to ICE. Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Omar Fateh says no ICE wind down seen yet
Reuters reports that federal immigration officers in Minneapolis have received new instructions since the arrival of border czar Tom Homan. Minnesota State Sen. Omar Fateh joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Homan holds talks with Minneapolis leaders
Border czar Tom Homan made his first public remarks Thursday since being ordered to take over immigration operations in Minneapolis. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports on the impact Homan is having on the ground in the Twin Cities.