Trump AZ speech fallout
Politico national political reporter Gabe Debenedetti weighs in on the fallout from the President's campaign-style speech in Phoenix and the implications of Mr. Trump's attacks on fellow Republicans.
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Trump Arizona rally
CBS News political contributor and Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe breaks down the President's attacks on GOP senators and his threat to shut down the government over his proposed border wall.
Trump speech "revisionist history"?
CBS News contributor and Washington Post congressional correspondent Ed O'Keeffe joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss why President Trump's speech at an Arizona rally Tuesday night is reminiscent of his campaign rhetoric, and what Mr. Trump's continued criticism of fellow Republicans means for his agenda.
Trump in Arizona
President Trump toured an operations center on the Mexican border Tuesday where immigration officials showed off state-of-the-art equipment, including a Predator drone. So far, Mr. Trump has failed to convince the Republican Congress to pay for a border wall. Chip Reid has more.
Florida and Texas Republicans target voting laws
Republicans in several state legislatures are pushing efforts to change election laws, including adding new restrictions on voting by mail. Meanwhile, former President Trump is sparring with GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney about his false claim of fraud in the 2020 election. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss.
GOP senator blasts Trump
Sen. Bob Corker, a Republican from Tennessee, harshly criticized President Trump's handling of the violence in Charlottesville. In a statement, Corker questioned the president's "stability." John Dickerson, CBS News chief Washington correspondent and anchor of "Face The Nation," joins CBSN with more.
GOP lawmakers' critique of Trump
CBS News chief Washington correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the implications of Republicans like Sen. Bob Corker and Sen. Tim Scott critiquing President Trump after the president's response to the Charlottesville violence.
"Radical changes" for Trump?
Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker, a Republican and the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is publicly questioning the president's stability and competence. CBS News chief Washington correspondent and anchor of "Face The Nation" John Dickerson weighs in on what this criticism means.
Corker's comments
Prominent Republican Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee is calling for "radical changes" at the White House and calling into question President Trump's capability to do his job. Margaret Brennan has the latest.
White House turmoil
The White House is struggling to deal with the fallout following President Trump's response to Charlottesville. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with the latest.
Texas Rep. Hurd on Charlottesville
Rep. Will Hurd of Texas is one of three African-American Republicans in Congress. Hurd, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Select Committee on Intelligence, joins "CBS This Morning" from his hometown of San Antonio to discuss the outrage at President Trump's response to the deadly Charlottesville violence and how the Republican Party is broader than one individual.
Trump voters on Charlottesville
Vice President Mike Pence says he stands by the president's remarks on Charlottesville where Mr. Trump blamed "both sides" for last weekend's violence. Pence is not the only one defending Mr. Trump. Mark Strassmann spoke with three of the president's supporters about how they think Mr. Trump has responded.
Out of business
President Trump's comments on the Charlottesville attack were rebuked by national Republicans - including former Presidents George HW and W. Bush. In addition, after mass resignations on his business advisory councils, Mr. Trump announced he was disbanding them. Margaret Brennan reports.
Trump disbands council
After numerous top executives resigned from President Trump's manufacturing council, he decided to disband it. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joined CBSN to discuss.
Trump backlash continues
President Trump's comments on the violence in Charlottesville continues to create backlash for the White House. CBS News Radio White House correspondent Steven Portnoy joins CBSN to discuss the latest from the White House.
Trump's Charlottesville response
CBS News chief Washington correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss President Trump's comments on Charlottesville Tuesday where he blamed "both sides," why Republicans will need to distance themselves from the president even further, and the new challenges GOP lawmakers will face when tackling bipartisan issues.
Trump draws fire on Charlottesville
In a fiery exchange with reporters on Tuesday, President Trump backed off his Monday statement on the Charlottesville protests where he had denounced white supremacist groups. Instead, he repeated his original response from Saturday and said, "I think there's blame on both sides." Lawmakers, including leading Republicans, quickly condemned his comments. Margaret Brennan reports.
Biden to address vaccine hesitancy
President Biden is set to deliver remarks addressing the administration's pandemic response and vaccine rollout, including efforts to counter vaccine hesitancy. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss the latest on that and other developments in Washington.
GOP-led states consider election law overhauls
Former President Trump, backed by an overwhelming number of Republican voters, is pressing GOP leaders to address their concerns about the integrity of last year's elections. Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.
Political roundup
President Trump held a campaign-style rally Thursday evening in Huntington, West Virginia, where the state's Gov. Jim Justice announced he was switching from the Democratic party to the Republican party. Also Thursday, CBS News confirmed special counsel Robert Mueller is using a grand jury in its investigation into Russian meddling. Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran joins "Red & Blue."
Immigration bill
President Trump endorsed a Senate immigration bill that would slash legal immigration to the United States in half. The bill favors high-skilled, English-speaking immigrants. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss the details of this bill and the growing backlash.
Trump backs legal immigration cuts
President Trump is backing a Republican plan to cut legal immigration in half. He faces strong opposition over the most significant change to our immigration system in decades. The bill is tilted toward highly skilled immigrants and would make it harder for immigrants in the U.S. to bring their families along. Major Garrett reports.
Curbing immigration
President Trump joined with two GOP senators to announce the RAISE Act -- a plan to significantly reduce the level of legal immigration to the United States. CBS News' Chip Reid explains on CBSN.
Sen. Flake on "crisis of principle"
Republican Sen. Jeff Flake believes the GOP is no longer conservative. In his new book, the Arizona senator writes: "Never has a party so quickly or easily abandoned its core principles as my party did in the course of the 2016 campaign." Flake joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "Conscience of a Conservative," President Trump, and the Republican health care bill.
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The U.S. flexed its military muscle blasting a pair of bombers over the Korean Peninsula; One New York man has turned the beaches of Long Island into his personal art studio.
Venezuela's Machado says transition of power post-Maduro is "unstoppable"
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told CBS News any positive steps taken by the new post-Maduro government over the last month are due to pressure from President Trump.
ICE releases 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos from custody, lawyer says
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have been released from ICE custody, following a court order mandating their release, a lawyer familiar with their case tells CBS News.
New ICE memo gives deportation officers more leeway to conduct warrantless arrests
The memo suggests the rules are designed to give ICE greater flexibility to quickly arrest unauthorized immigrants who are not the original targets of an operation.
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Immigrant pursued by federal agents before Alex Pretti's killing speaks out
"I was there. I saw everything," Jose Huerta Chuma, who remains in hiding, told CBS News.
Massive release of Epstein files includes 3 million documents and photos
The Justice Department released more new documents Friday from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after the DOJ's original deadline to do so.
Partial government shutdown begins as funding lapses despite Senate deal
The Senate passed a deal on a package of spending bills late Friday, sending it to the House, though funding for dozens of government agencies has still lapsed.
Officials in Minnesota allege Bovino used language offensive to Jews on conference call
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino allegedly used language offensive to Jewish federal officials on a recent call, sources said.
Powerful storm hits an East Coast still buried under last week's snow
Blizzardlike conditions stemming from a "bomb cyclone" brought heavy snow to the Southeast and ushered in frigid temperatures to much of the East Coast.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic at Australian Open to complete career Grand Slam
At 22 years and 272 days, Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest man to complete a set of all four major singles titles.
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ICE releases 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos from custody, lawyer says
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have been released from ICE custody, following a court order mandating their release, a lawyer familiar with their case tells CBS News.
Ilia Malinin on the pursuit of perfection
The four-time national figure skating champion from Virginia, the only person in the world to have landed a quad axel in competition, is the heavy favorite for gold at this year's Winter Olympics.
On the hunt for bear in the Ozarks
Thanks to decades of conservation efforts, black bear populations are rebounding across the U.S. In Arkansas, hunters talk about their annual black bear hunt — a practice they acknowledge is complicated and contentious, yet central to their way of life.
The Grammy Awards are tonight. Here's how to watch live and what to know.
Music's biggest night returns Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Democrat Christian Menefee wins special election for U.S. House in Texas
Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday that will narrow Republicans' already-slim majority.
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Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
President Trump says he is nominating the government economist Brett Matsumoto to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
3 key questions for investors about Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh
Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, is in line to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell in May. Here's what Wall Street wants to know.
Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
A new $45 fee for travelers without Real IDs goes into effect Feb. 1
Passengers without Real IDs can still fly if they pay a $45 fee, which covers the cost of additional identity verification screening.
Saks to shutter most Saks Off 5th stores as bankrupt retailer cuts costs
Saks, which declared bankruptcy on Jan. 14, is set to hold going-out-of-business sales as it closes dozens of retail outlets.
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ICE releases 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos from custody, lawyer says
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have been released from ICE custody, following a court order mandating their release, a lawyer familiar with their case tells CBS News.
Venezuela's Machado says transition of power post-Maduro is "unstoppable"
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told CBS News any positive steps taken by the new post-Maduro government over the last month are due to pressure from President Trump.
Transcript: Mayors Eileen Higgins, David Holt, Quinton Lucas and Mark Freeman on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 1, 2026
The following is the full transcript of a panel with Mayors Eileen Higgins, David Holt, Quinton Lucas and Mark Freeman, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 1, 2026.
Transcript: María Corina Machado on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 1, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 1, 2026.
Democrat Christian Menefee wins special election for U.S. House in Texas
Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday that will narrow Republicans' already-slim majority.
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Extended Interview: Mel Robbins
In this web exclusive, author and podcaster Mel Robbins talks with Norah O'Donnell about "The Let Them Theory."
Book excerpt: "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins
In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring energy into things you cannot control – which includes changing other people.
A cop thought he had a muscle cramp. He ended up fighting for his life.
Sgt. Chris Johnson was told that his heart condition had nearly been "instantly fatal." Rapid medical care and rigorous therapy helped him recover.
Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Carter Center reaches major milestone in quest to eradicate Guinea worm
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
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Venezuela's Machado says transition of power post-Maduro is "unstoppable"
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told CBS News any positive steps taken by the new post-Maduro government over the last month are due to pressure from President Trump.
Transcript: Mayors Eileen Higgins, David Holt, Quinton Lucas and Mark Freeman on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 1, 2026
The following is the full transcript of a panel with Mayors Eileen Higgins, David Holt, Quinton Lucas and Mark Freeman, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 1, 2026.
More Russia-Ukraine peace talks set for next week, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the next round of peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations will take place on Wednesday and Thursday in Abu Dhabi.
Transcript: María Corina Machado on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 1, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 1, 2026.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic at Australian Open to complete career Grand Slam
At 22 years and 272 days, Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest man to complete a set of all four major singles titles.
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Jesse Welles: Keeping the spirit of American folk music alive
In an uncertain time, folk musician Jesse Welles – a four-time Grammy Award-nominee from Ozark, Arkansas – is reinvigorating the spirit and relevance of the protest song, spreading messages on such topics as health insurance and ICE agents.
Jesse Welles: Keeping the spirit of folk music alive
In an uncertain time, folk musician Jesse Welles is reinvigorating the spirit and relevance of the protest song, spreading messages on such topics as health insurance and ICE agents. The four-time Grammy Award-nominee from Ozark, Arkansas, talks with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about this powerful form of speech and song that can speak across generations.
Mel Robbins on leaning in
Mel Robbins' podcasts, TED Talk and bestselling books, including "The Let Them Theory," have spread her inspirational messages about positivity and empowerment. She talks about how she overcame her own sense of failure, and appreciates success later in life.
Jeff Tweedy of Wilco on the power of music
Jeff Tweedy has released more than two dozen records in his career, both as a solo artist and as frontman of the rock band Wilco. But he may have outdone himself with his latest triple-album "Twilight Override."
Extended Interview: Jeff Tweedy
In this web exclusive, Jeff Tweedy, front man of the rock group Wilco, talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about his solo project, a triple album called "Twilight Override."
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How the gramophone changed music
While Thomas Edison's cylinders were the first to play recorded sound, they were impractical – leading Emile Berliner to come up with a better way to play music: The gramophone, invented in 1887, which played flat discs. Jane Pauley reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Virginia woman was strangled with her child sleeping nearby, authorities say
Ten days before investigators say Katlyn Lyon Montgomery, 28, was strangled in her sleep in the Virginia apartment she shared with her 4-year-old daughter and a new roommate, she had broken up with Trenton Frye, a North Carolina man she met online months before.
Firefighter accused of staging a house fire to cover up a murder
It was Thanksgiving Eve 2020, and Melissa Lamesch was excited about the upcoming birth of her first child. Investigators would learn there was someone who was not as enthused — the expectant father, firefighter Matthew Plote.
Judge rules out death penalty for Mangione
A judge declared that Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty if convicted on federal charges in the 2024 killing of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. It's a big win for Mangione, though he still faces the possibility of life in prison.
Virginia woman strangled days after dumping her deceptive boyfriend
The prosecutor said Katlyn Lyon Montgomery's ex-boyfriend dressed as a "ninja" to sneak up on her while asleep in her Virginia apartment.
Why judge dropped 2 charges against Mangione
Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will not face the death penalty after a judge on Friday dismissed two counts that could have carried a death sentence. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins to take a look at the new ruling and what it means for the high-profile murder case.
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NASA's Artemis II slated to be a series of firsts
Extreme cold has forced NASA to reschedule its next moon mission. On Saturday, the massive Artemis II rocket stands on launch pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. Like Apollo 8 in 1968, it won't land on the lunar surface. Mark Strassmann has more on why the latest mission is considered groundbreaking.
NASA delays Artemis mission to moon due to cold weather
The first Artemis moonshot with a crew is now targeted for no earlier than Feb. 8, two days later than planned.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Nature: The waters of Bali
We leave you this Sunday morning in Indonesia exploring the warm waters off the coast of Bali. Videographer: Justin Grubb.
Full interview: America's mayors panel
Margaret Brennan talks to Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt; Mesa, Arizona, Mayor Mark Freeman; Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas; and Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins about the economy, immigration, data centers and other issues facing their cities.
Jesse Welles: Keeping the spirit of folk music alive
In an uncertain time, folk musician Jesse Welles is reinvigorating the spirit and relevance of the protest song, spreading messages on such topics as health insurance and ICE agents. The four-time Grammy Award-nominee from Ozark, Arkansas, talks with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about this powerful form of speech and song that can speak across generations.
A widow's grief, and an angel's compassion
After the death of her husband of 26 years, Rhea Holmes, of Syracuse, New York, was left with little money, and slipped into depression. Losing her job and her home, she eventually took to sleeping at the only place she felt she owned: her husband's grave. Then, along came an "angel." Steve Hartman reports.
Extended Interview: Mel Robbins
In this web exclusive, author and podcaster Mel Robbins talks with Norah O'Donnell about "The Let Them Theory."