Trump picks intel chief
Donald Trump chose former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats as his director of national intelligence Thursday even as he continues to publicly criticize the U.S. intelligence agencies. Jan Crawford has more.
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Undoing Obamacare
Republicans in Congress plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act once Donald Trump becomes president. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes explains how they plan to move forward.
GOP tries to repeal Obamacare
The Trump inauguration is more than two weeks away, but Congress is moving full speed ahead to get rid of Obamacare. The Senate narrowly approved a fast-track resolution on Wednesday to begin repealing the Affordable Care Act. The vote followed President Obama's visit with Democrats working to save his signature achievement. Nancy Cordes reports.
Obamacare battle
A battle is brewing between Democrats and Republicans over Obamacare. Moveon.org senior adviser and national spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre, American Conservative Union chairman and Republican Strategist Matt Schlapp and CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris join CBSN to discuss.
Trump on U.S. intel
In a recent tweet, President-elect Trump appeared to side with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange over U.S. intelligence. President of Diligence LLC Mike Baker, a former CIA covert operations officer, joins CBSN to discuss.
Obamacare fight
President Obama and Vice President-elect Mike Pence went to Capitol Hill Wednesday to ready their parties in the coming war over Obamacare. House Speaker Paul Ryan and Republicans were short on specifics. Nancy Cordes reports.
Obamacare battle
Top Democrats are saying that the Republican party's efforts to kill the Affordable Care Act will "make America sick again." Meanwhile, House Speaker Paul Ryan says costs under Obamacare have skyrocketed and the law should be repealed. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest details.
GOP's promises
CBS Radio News' Steve Dorsey reports on the news conference by House Republicans after meeting about the future of Obamacare. Vice President-elect Mike Pence made it clear that their priority is to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Obamacare showdown
President Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Mike Pence are on Capitol Hill today, meeting separately with members of their party about the future of the Affordable Care Act. Obama is urging Democrats to block any action to repeal the health care law, which Republicans have made a priority. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more.
Congress controversy
Was President-elect Trump's tweet the trigger for House Republicans reverse course on changing their ethics plan? Bob Cusack, editor-in-chief at The Hill, joins CBS to discuss the latest congressional controversy.
House GOP backtracks
House Republicans are abandoning their plan to gut the power of the independent Office of Congressional ethics after criticism by both Democrats and President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest on the controversy dominating the first day of the 115th Congress.
GOP drops ethics change
House Republicans held an emergency meeting to reverse their plans to strip power from the Office of Congressional Ethics. The meeting came after relentless criticism from President-elect Donald Trump and Democrats. CBS News' Nancy Cordes explains.
GOP reverses rule
Under fire from both Democrats and President-elect Donald Trump, House Republicans held an emergency meeting where they reversed course on a rule change, leaving the Office of Congressional Ethics as an independent watchdog. CBS Radio News' Steve Dorsey reports.
Congressional ethics
House Republicans started the new year with a controversial vote to diminish the power of the independent Office of Congressional Ethics to police misconduct by lawmakers. Politico's Edward-Isaac Dovere discusses the impact of this vote.
Congressional "to-do" list
Republican-led Congress is to take the reins this week. And one of the first orders of business is expected to be the dismantling of the Affordable Care Act. Catherine Rampell, "Washington Post" opinion columnist, joins CBSN with more on GOP priorities.
ACA fight
One of the first orders of business for the new president and congressional Republicans will be to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. President Obama will travel to Capitol Hill to try to save it. Jan Crawford reports.
Trump's divide with intel, GOP
USA Today's Washington bureau chief Susan Page joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how President-elect Donald Trump is casting doubts on the intelligence community's assessment of Russian influence on the U.S. elections, and how the Republicans will try to repeal Obamacare in the New Year.
Biden locks in high approval ratings
New polling from CBS News is shedding light on how Americans feel about the job President Biden has done in his first 100 days in office. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN's Lana Zak with a look at the latest numbers.
Tillerson's ties
Despite endorsements from some prominent members of the Republican foreign policy establishment, some lawmakers are concerned over Tillerson's relationship with Russia and other foreign countries. CBS News Foreign Affairs Correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with the latest.
Alleged Russian hacking
Two top Republicans in Congress say they support investigating possible Russian hacking in the 2016 presidential election. Ed O'Keefe, a reporter from the Washington Post, joins CBSN with the latest on a possible rift between some Republicans and Donald Trump.
War of words
President-elect Donald Trump is being critical of the CIA after claims of Russian interference with the 2016 presidential election. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with the latest.
Trump cancels announcement
President-elect Donald Trump has canceled a Thursday press conference where he planned to address the future of his business. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN with the latest details.
William Cohen on Trump
William Cohen, former secretary of defense under Bill Clinton, spoke to Scott Pelley Monday about President-elect Donald Trump's public bashing of the intelligence community. "I think it's a big mistake to belittle the intelligence community because it looks as if you're trying to politicize it," said Cohen.
CIA calls out Russia
Intelligence sources tell CBS News that the CIA is confident that the Russian government tried to influence the presidential election in favor of Donald Trump. Experts attribute the hack of the Democratic National Committee's emails and other intrusions to Russian hackers known as Fancy Bear and Cozy Bear, reports Jeff Pegues.
Trump denies Russia ties
President-elect Donald Trump reasserted over the weekend that he does not believe the Russian government tried to influence the presidential election in his favor. Trump is lashing out at the intelligence community, and continues to decline daily intelligence briefings, reports Major Garrett.
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Israel targets more Iran leaders as allies reject Trump's calls for help
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
House Oversight chairman subpoenas Bondi for testimony on Epstein files
The subpoena issued by GOP Rep. James Comer of Kentucky requires Bondi to appear for a deposition on April 14.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
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Live Updates: 2026 Illinois primary elections voting underway
The Illinois primary election for 2026 is today, March 17, with races for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House up for grabs. Get live updates and results from the polls.
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Chief Justice: Personal attacks on judges are "dangerous and it's got to stop"
President Trump has slammed the Supreme Court justices who voted to strike down most of his tariffs, claiming they "openly disrespect the Presidents who nominate them."
Senate GOP aims to begin marathon debate on SAVE America Act
The Senate is expected to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
Maine Democratic Senate primary grows bitter as party vies to unseat Susan Collins
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO.
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Chief Justice: Personal attacks on judges are "dangerous and it's got to stop"
President Trump has slammed the Supreme Court justices who voted to strike down most of his tariffs, claiming they "openly disrespect the Presidents who nominate them."
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Using AI for financial advice? Here's what to watch out for.
AI and other technologies can help you manage your financial life. But don't rely exclusively on such tools for money matters.
Spring break "takeovers" overwhelm some top Florida destinations
Spring break "takeovers," which are massive gatherings organized on social media, are overwhelming some top destinations and posing dangers.
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
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Using AI for financial advice? Here's what to watch out for.
AI and other technologies can help you manage your financial life. But don't rely exclusively on such tools for money matters.
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Diesel tops $5 a gallon for the first time since December 2022
Rising diesel prices could push up costs across the U.S. economy, as many goods move by diesel-powered trucks.
How much does becoming a homeowner at 30 boost your net worth?
Hopping on the property train earlier in life can significantly increase your wealth, a recent study found. Here's how much.
Costco recalls meatloaf meal due to salmonella risk
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
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Army general left classified maps of Ukraine war on train, watchdog finds
The Defense Department inspector general found Major General Antonio Aguto in separate incidents improperly handled classified documents and engaged in the "overindulgence of alcohol."
Chief Justice: Personal attacks on judges are "dangerous and it's got to stop"
President Trump has slammed the Supreme Court justices who voted to strike down most of his tariffs, claiming they "openly disrespect the Presidents who nominate them."
House Oversight chairman subpoenas Bondi for testimony on Epstein files
The subpoena issued by GOP Rep. James Comer of Kentucky requires Bondi to appear for a deposition on April 14.
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Live Updates: 2026 Illinois primary elections voting underway
The Illinois primary election for 2026 is today, March 17, with races for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House up for grabs. Get live updates and results from the polls.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor embraced by Obama dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori was 8 years old when he survived the Aug. 6, 1945 U.S. attack, only one and a half miles away from the blast.
EU rejects Trump's calls for deployments to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Despite Trump's repeated calls, the EU foreign policy chief says "nobody is ready to put their people in harm's way in the Strait of Hormuz."
Why the death of Iran's top security official is significant
Ali Larijani was among the most senior leaders of the regime still alive in Iran after top leaders were killed at the start of the war.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
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Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
Melissa Etheridge speaks with "CBS Mornings" about releasing her 17th studio album "Rise" later this month, writing about the loss of her son and grief.
Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
Kennedy Center votes to shut down ahead of Trump-backed renovation project
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
Stars walk Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and other celebrities appeared on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair party after the awards show. See some of the red carpet looks.
Did "Sinners" get snubbed at the Oscars?
The 2026 Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday. Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier breaks down the winners and the biggest upsets.
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U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims
A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
Solar farm development faces pushback
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
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.
Jury deliberates in social media trial
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Kouri Richins found guilty on all charges
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, was found guilty on all charges Monday, including aggravated murder. Her sentencing is now set for May and she faces the possibility of life in prison.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Kouri Richins, mom who wrote grief book, found guilty of murdering her husband
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
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Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
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Trumps slams allies in Oval Office meeting
President Trump reiterated his frustration with NATO allies on Tuesday while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office with Ireland's leader, Micheál Martin. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Illinois holds primary elections
Illinois is holding primary elections on Tuesday that will help determine who will fill retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's seat. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Storms cause power outages in Southeast U.S.
Storms sweeping through the Southeast took down trees and caused major power outages. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
Lava flowing on Réunion Island reaches ocean
Lava flowing from Piton de la Fournaise on France's Réunion Island reached the Indian Ocean for the first time in 19 years. Videos captured the lava flows spilling over the cliff. The volcano began erupting a month ago.
Top U.S. counterterrorism official resigns
Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday over the Middle East conflict, saying "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation." CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.