Tax reform analysis
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN to discuss how the Senate's tax overhaul bill will affect the average American.
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In 1980, Illinois Congressman John Anderson lost the Republican presidential nomination to Ronald Reagan, then ran as an Independent. Anderson died Sunday night. He was 95.
Russian ambassador on probe
CBS News' Margaret Brennan had an interesting conversation with the new Russian ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov. He said the Russia investigation severely complicates his work. Many U.S. officials even refuse to meet him.
Tax plan impact
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Evening News" with details on how the tax plan will affect you.
GOP tax plans
Wall Street signaled its approval Monday of the tax cuts passed by the Republican-controlled Congress. The Dow closed at a record high, with financial stocks leading the way. President Trump called the overhaul a Christmas gift. What's in it? CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes unwraps the tax package.
Mulvaney on GOP tax bill
House and Senate Republicans are racing to combine their tax reform bills. Only on "CBS This Morning," White House budget director Mick Mulvaney says "ordinary, hard working Americans will pay less, and it will be simpler for them to pay" with the GOP tax bill, and the "corporate tax rate will come down."
Impact of GOP tax bill
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to break down what the Republican tax bill could mean for families.
GOP tax bill provisions
Under the Senate tax bill, car dealerships would be able to fully deduct interest on loans thanks to Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul. An amendment by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz allows parents to pay for K-12 private school tuition using tax-free college savings accounts. Julianna Goldman reports on what other items are buried in the legislation.
Combining GOP tax bill
House and Senate Republicans are racing to combine their separate tax reform bills. GOP lawmakers go to a conference committee today to sort out the differences in the two plans. Republicans want a finished bill on President Trump's desk by Christmas. Nancy Cordes reports.
Tax reform bill
It was overnight success for Senate Republicans. They narrowly passed a $1.5 trillion tax plan. It benefits corporations and the wealthy, but what's in it for everyone else? Errol Barnett reports.
Last-minute tax plan
Congressional reporter for the Washington Post, Ed O'Keefe, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Washington to discuss how Republican Senators were able to push through their sweeping tax overhaul in the early hours of Saturday morning and which parts of the bill will be a factor in the negotiations going forward.
Flynn pleads guilty
Michael Flynn on Friday pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Business Insider political correspondent Natasha Bertrand joined CBSN to break down the White House's response to this development.
GOP tax bill
Senate Republicans are working to get their tax plan passed by the end of the night Friday. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN from Capitol Hill to discuss the progress.
Tax bill
Senate Republicans spent Friday writing and rewriting their massive tax cut bill. GOP leaders say they now have the 50 votes needed to pass it, but the details of the bill and when the vote will happen are not clear. Nancy Cordes reports.
GOP tax bill: Who benefits?
The Senate expects to begin voting on amendments to its sweeping tax reform bill. A new congressional report finds the Republican plan would add $1 trillion to the budget deficit. That news led to a standoff on the Senate floor. Bloomberg Businessweek editor Megan Murphy joins "CBS This Morning" to break down the risks and rewards of the tax plan.
GOP tax plan challenges
Senate Republicans hope to hold a final vote today on their tax overhaul, but they will have to overcome cost and deficit concerns. CBS News chief Washington correspondent and "Face the Nation" anchor John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the GOP's efforts to pass a bill while simultaneously writing it, the difficulty of including trigger mechanisms in the plan, and the White House's plan to oust Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
GOP tax bill scramble
Senate Republicans are scrambling to save their tax bill. The legislation appeared to gain momentum Thursday when it picked up crucial GOP support. But a study, showing the massive tax cuts would add a trillion dollars to the annual deficit, brought it to a halt. Nancy Cordes reports.
Shutdown benefits?
The Washington Post is reporting President Trump has told confidantes that he could benefit politically from a government shutdown. Sean Sullivan, who broke the story for The Post, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss along with CBSN political contributor Sabrina Siddiqui of The Guardian.
Washington wrap
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is defending his position amid reports the President is looking to replace him and ahead of a trip to Europe. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are hoping to pass a tax plan by the end of the week. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss.
GOP Tax Plan
The Senate will vote on the GOP tax bill Friday, after debating the plan throughout the night. CBS New congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill.
Trump anti-Muslim retweets
President Trump's retweeting of inflammatory, anti-Muslim messages from a far-right British group drew rare criticism from British Prime Minister Theresa May, who called the group a "hateful organization." CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to break down the potential impact of the rift.
Senate advances tax bill
The Senate voted along party lines Wednesday evening to begin debating the GOP tax bill. Colin Wilhelm from Politico joins CBSN, and says senators could vote on a final version of the bill by the end of this week.
Trump on N. Korea launch
President Trump vowed the U.S. will "handle" the threat after North Korea's latest missile launch. Kim Jong Un's regime called it "the most powerful" intercontinental ballistic missile it has ever tested. Yahoo News chief Washington correspondent Olivier Knox joins CBSN with more on that and other political headlines.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
Trump and Netanyahu meeting at Mar-a-Lago to discuss Gaza peace plan
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the peace plan for Gaza.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding by billions
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
Second pilot involved in New Jersey helicopter crash dies, police say
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
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Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan.
Mine in South Korea to offer U.S. new source of a critical war metal
China dominates the supply of critical minerals such as tungsten, but a U.S. push for alternative sources has found one, deep inside a South Korean mountain.
"Hail and farewell": A tribute to those we lost in 2025
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
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Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
5 money moves to make in 2026, according to financial experts
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
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Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Trump and Netanyahu meeting at Mar-a-Lago to discuss Gaza peace plan
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the peace plan for Gaza.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding by billions
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
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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.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
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Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Trump and Netanyahu meeting at Mar-a-Lago to discuss Gaza peace plan
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the peace plan for Gaza.
Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash
British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a highway crash in Nigeria that reportedly killed two other people.
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What went through Bondi Beach hero's mind as he tackled a gunman?
Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed tells CBS News in an exclusive interview why he sprang into action, risking his own life to save people he'd never met.
Body found in search for Spanish soccer coach and children in Indonesia
The family holiday in the park area turned tragic for Valencia CF Women's B coach Fernando Martín, 44, when the boat carrying him, his family, four crew members and a local guide sank.
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Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Elizabeth Palmer looks back on her life.
MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
2025: The year's top books
"Sunday Morning" checks out the bestselling fiction and non-fiction of the past year.
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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.
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.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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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
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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.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Bondi Beach hero speaks out on deadly attack
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled a gunman on Australia's Bondi Beach during a violent ambush targeting a Jewish community gathering on the first day of Hanukkah, is speaking out as he heals from his injuries. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
DOJ on man accused of planting D.C. bombs
The Department of Justice says Brian Cole, who was arrested in Virginia and charged with transplanting and planting two IEDs at the DNC and RNC in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the U.S. Capitol riots, walked agents through his alleged plot. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
Knife attack in Suriname kills at least 9 people, police say
The attack took place in Richelieu in the Commewijne district about 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of Paramaribo.
Man says wife was killed by pipe coming through car windshield
Todd Kendhammer said his wife Barbara was killed in a freak accident, but a Wisconsin jury didn't believe him. Can his new attorneys upend the case with what they say is critical new evidence?
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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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Bondi Beach hero speaks out on deadly attack
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled a gunman on Australia's Bondi Beach during a violent ambush targeting a Jewish community gathering on the first day of Hanukkah, is speaking out as he heals from his injuries. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
DOJ on man accused of planting D.C. bombs
The Department of Justice says Brian Cole, who was arrested in Virginia and charged with transplanting and planting two IEDs at the DNC and RNC in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the U.S. Capitol riots, walked agents through his alleged plot. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Trump meeting with Netanyahu
President Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as questions linger about the future of the U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza. CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.
Bank of America CEO on Federal Reserve
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Helicopters collide in New Jersey
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