Hispanic group zeroes in on three high-profile GOP senators
The conservative LIBRE Initiative Action PAC is rolling out endorsements for incumbent Senators Cory Gardner in Colorado, Thom Tillis in North Carolina, and John Cornyn in Texas.
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Republicans defend Trump in impeachment report
House Republicans have finished a report detailing their conclusions from the initial stages of the impeachment investigation, issuing a staunch defense of President Trump's dealings with Ukraine and accusing Democrats of conducting "an orchestrated campaign to upend our political system." CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joined CBSN to discuss.
Impeachment report expected to be released
The House Intelligence Committee is expected to release a report showing evidence against President Trump for potential articles of impeachment. On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee plans to hold its first public hearings in the impeachment inquiry. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss.
Feldman: This is what the framers anticipated
Noah Feldman of Harvard Law School testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday that the framers of the Constitution created impeachment for actions that align "precisely" with what President Trump is accused of doing. "The framers reserved impeachment for situations where the president abused his office. … In particular, they were specifically worried about a situation where the president used his office to facilitate his own reelection," Feldman said. "... That is precisely what the framers anticipated."
White House refuses to participate in House impeachment hearings
In a letter to House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler, President Trump's legal counsel said the impeachment inquiry "has violated basic principles of due process and fundamental fairness." But the White House rejected the committee's invitation on Friday to participate in the hearings. CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle talks to CBSN about what this means for the future of the impeachment process.
Day 7, Part 6: GOP report on impeachment inquiry
House Intelligence Committee senior investigative counsel Stephen Castor presented the Republicans' impeachment inquiry report at a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee on Monday, December 9. He said the record is filled with "conflicting and ambiguous facts" that "could be interpreted in different ways" and do not justify the impeachment of President Trump.
Day 7, Part 7: Democrats question witnesses
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler and Democratic staff counsel Barry Berke questioned the witnesses, House Intelligence Committee senior adviser and director of investigations Daniel Goldman and senior investigative counsel Stephen Castor, about the Democratic and Republican impeachment inquiry reports.
Day 7, Part 11: Heated questioning on impeachment
House Intelligence Committee senior adviser and director of investigations Daniel Goldman and senior investigative counsel Stephen Castor faced sharp questioning from members of the House Judiciary Committee about the Democratic and Republican impeachment inquiry reports.
Day 7, Part 12: Final rounds of questioning
House Intelligence Committee senior adviser and director of investigations Daniel Goldman and senior investigative counsel Stephen Castor faced final rounds of questioning from members of the House Judiciary Committee about the Democratic and Republican impeachment inquiry reports.
This week's impeachment inquiry highlights
CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN to recap developments in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump during the second week of December.
White House and Senate GOP coordinating on trial
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has discussed details of how a potential impeachment trial will work with the White House. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and National Journal Senate reporter Zach Cohen joined CBSN to discuss the next steps in impeachment and the rest of the week's political news.
2020 Daily Trail Markers
Businessman Andrew Yang is the only person of color to qualify for Thursday's debate at Loyola Marmount University in Los Angeles. 2020 campaign reporter Adam Brewster has been following his campaign on a bus tour through Iowa and joins CBSN for this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers.
Meadows: Biden isn't Trump's rival
As the full House prepared to debate and vote on articles of impeachment against President Trump, one of his key Republican allies, Rep. Mark Meadows, told CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes that Democrats should drop their investigation.
Pelosi weighs choice of impeachment managers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will not select her impeachment managers until Senate Republicans agree to a fair process in the trial. Yahoo News' Alexander Nazaryan joined CBSN to explain Pelosi's thinking and look at who some of the possible managers could be.
Trump steps up attacks
President Trump is going on the offense after being impeached by the House, stepping up his attacks on the process and people behind it. On Thursday, he took what looked like a victory lap in the Oval Office. Paula Reid reports.
House passes $3 trillion coronavirus aid bill
The House of Representatives voted to pass the largest relief package in U.S. history on Friday evening, but the $3 trillion bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate and White House. Meanwhile, President Trump is at Camp David with several Republican lawmakers this weekend after setting an ambitious target to develop a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year. Nikole Killion breaks down what's inside the historic relief package.
Democrats, GOP in impeachment deadlock
Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over how to proceed with President Trump's upcoming impeachment trial in the Senate. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for witnesses and White House documents, while Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calls House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's holding of the impeachment articles "absurd." CBS News' Marc Liverman joined CBSN AM with the latest.
2 GOP senators support war powers resolution
Republican Senators Mike Lee and Rand Paul say they will support Democrats in a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers. Lee called Wednesday's briefing on Iran from top Trump administration officials the worst in his nine years in Congress. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest reaction from Capitol Hill.
Senate impeachment trial expected to begin Jan. 21
The Senate is likely to start the impeachment trial against President Trump next Tuesday, January 21. Two Republican senators tell CBS News that Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is telling his conference the trial will start next week and could last several weeks.
Trump lawyers prep impeachment witness list
After first demanding an "immediate trial," President Trump is now calling for the articles of impeachment to be dismissed. Two senior administration officials say they do not believe extra witnesses should be called in the Senate trial, but the White House believes there will likely be enough Republican defectors to pass a vote to hear from more people. Weijia Jiang reports that Mr. Trump's lawyers are prepared with their own list of witnesses should that happen.
Argument over witnesses at impeachment trial
President Trump's historic impeachment trial officially kicks off Tuesday. Ahead of it, Democrats are intensifying calls for new witnesses to testify in the Senate. Joseph Moreno, a former Justice Department national security prosecutor, joins CBSN to explain the legal arguments on both sides.
What to expect on day 2 of impeachment trial
House Democrats and President Trump's legal team spent more than 12 hours debating Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's rules for the impeachment trial. By nearly 2 a.m., Republicans managed to approve their rules largely along party lines. Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and a Democratic strategist, and Republican strategist Lauren Claffey joined CBSN to discuss lawmakers' strategy moving forward.
Impeachment trial legal analysis
Republicans voted to not adopt any of the Democrats' 11 amendments to the Senate impeachment trial rules, setting up opening arguments in the case. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to break down day one of the trial.
Politico: Trial may hinge on Sen. Alexander
Politico's John Bresnahan joined CBSN to discuss why both Democrats and Republicans are watching how retiring Republican Senator Lamar Alexander will vote on witnesses in the impeachment trial.
Inside the impeachment trial room
President Trump's legal team had their first opportunity on Saturday to present their case after the House impeachment managers spent three days giving their opening arguments. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joined CBSN to discuss what lawmakers have been doing inside the Senate chamber all week.
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Trump demands Iran pay compensation following new conditions for reopening strait
President Trump signaled he would be piling economic pressure on Iran as the stalemate continued and Tehran laid out new conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
7.4 earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing over 100 people
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake's epicenter was San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
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Trump signs order on vaccination recommendations
President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
Judge dismisses charges against billionaire Adani, but sharply criticizes DOJ
A federal judge dismissed fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani at the DOJ's request. But in an unusual twist, he refused to dismiss charges against some co-defendants and criticized the DOJ's handling of the case.
Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist completes testimony with tense exchange
Lindsay Clancy's first psychiatrist was back on the witness stand Monday, completing her testimony in the Massachusetts murder trial.
Contiguous U.S. breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
Temperatures last month averaged 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit as above-average warmth blanketed the U.S.
Blanche sworn in as attorney general, formally taking reins at DOJ
Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend.
5 takeaways from Zuckerberg's essay on his vision for superintelligence
In a 6,500-word post, the Meta CEO argues that superintelligence should be shared "with as many people and businesses as possible."
Powerball jackpot reaches $905M for tonight's drawing as prize surges
With no winner since May, the Powerball grand prize ballooned to the eighth largest in history.
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Powerball jackpot reaches $905M for tonight's drawing as prize surges
With no winner since May, the Powerball grand prize ballooned to the eighth largest in history.
Court clears way for social media addiction suits against tech giants
Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players.
Why Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over salmonella and cyclospora outbreaks
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Contiguous U.S. breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
Temperatures last month averaged 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit as above-average warmth blanketed the U.S.
Blanche sworn in as attorney general, formally taking reins at DOJ
Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend.
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Court clears way for social media addiction suits against tech giants
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Why Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over salmonella and cyclospora outbreaks
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5 takeaways from Zuckerberg's essay on his vision for superintelligence
In a 6,500-word post, the Meta CEO argues that superintelligence should be shared "with as many people and businesses as possible."
Mark Zuckerberg's yacht missed boat's call for help, spokesperson says
The issue arose when a skiff ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska and called for assistance from nearby ships.
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño items at Walmart, Target over salmonella risk
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
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Judge dismisses charges against billionaire Adani, but sharply criticizes DOJ
A federal judge dismissed fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani at the DOJ's request. But in an unusual twist, he refused to dismiss charges against some co-defendants and criticized the DOJ's handling of the case.
Blanche sworn in as attorney general, formally taking reins at DOJ
Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend.
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Trump signs order on vaccination recommendations
President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
AOC shares her egg-freezing journey. Here's what to know about the process.
"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Trump taps staff secretary Will Scharf to be next White House counsel
Will Scharf, who is responsible for overseeing President Trump's paperwork and executive orders, will start Sept. 1, the president announced.
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Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products
Taylor Farms, the company linked to this summer's lettuce-related parasite outbreak, is now recalling jalapeño pepper products after new concerns about salmonella. Tom Hanson reports.
Trump orders new vaccine recommendations
As kids head back to school amid the worst measles outbreak in decades, President Trump signed an executive order slashing the number of vaccines recommended for children. Ed O'Keefe has the details and Dr. Jon LaPook discusses what parents should know.
Why Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over salmonella and cyclospora outbreaks
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
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Trump signs order on vaccination recommendations
President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
AOC shares her egg-freezing journey. Here's what to know about the process.
"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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Italian businessman is mastermind behind journalist bomb attack, police say
Valter Lavitola, a former journalist and import-export businessman who owns a restaurant in Rome, was close to former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi.
7.4 earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing over 100 people
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake's epicenter was San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
Wildfires rage, force evacuations in western U.S., Canada amid drought
More than 40 large wildfires are burning in the West, fueled by severe drought, as over 100 blazes scorch parts of western Canada.
Undersea power cable diverted after "Harry Potter" fans complain
The CEO of Etchea Energy described being inundated with calls after inadvertently planning an underground cable beneath a memorial to the fictional "Harry Potter" character.
London police seize record $10 million in supercars in one weekend
One of the vehicles impounded was a Ferrari Monza SP2, which can sell for as much as $5 million at auction.
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Jury selection begins in Tupac Shakur trial
Nearly 30 years after the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, jury selection is underway for the man charged in connection with the murder, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins CBS News to discuss.
Riley Green talks upcoming album
Country music star Riley Green joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his upcoming album, "That's Just Me," which is set for release in mid-September.
Meet Paw Patrol look-alike contest winners
The winners of a Paw Patrol look-alike contest join "CBS Mornings" ahead of the "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" which premieres Aug. 14.
Taylor Swift songs in White House socials
Some Taylor Swift songs were removed from several White House social media videos. CBS News contributor Caroline Polisi has more.
Tales from Gay Talese
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Meta debuts new AI model; Sanders' regulatory push
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday called for more regulation of artificial intelligence, saying companies are losing control of the technology. On the same day, Meta released a new AI tool. Axios tech and policy reporter Maria Curi joins to discuss.
Court clears way for social media addiction suits against tech giants
Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players.
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.
5 takeaways from Zuckerberg's essay on his vision for superintelligence
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Protecting the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world. (Originally broadcast April 26, 2026.)
Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
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Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist back on stand
Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Tufts, is back on the stand Monday as the Massachusetts murder trial enters its third week. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Man who allegedly arranged Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing is on trial in Las Vegas
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
2 killed in New York Harbor boat capsize
The captain of a boat that overturned in New York Harbor was charged with reckless endangerment. Twelve people were saved, but a mother and her 5-month-old daughter died. Michael George reports.
Family of murdered photographer wonders if his killer acted alone
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Survivor's testimony key in helping convict ex-boyfriend of murder
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D4vd Charged with Murder
Following the discovery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains in a vehicle registered to D4vd last fall, what were the key developments that led to charges this week? On this episode of "Case by Case," we examine all of the new details coming out of the case against singer-songwriter David Anthony Burke, who professionally goes by D4vd. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales and CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman break down what we know so far about Celeste's death and the alleged abusive relationship she had with the singer.
The Au Pair Affair: Banfield Sentenced to Life
On Friday, June 5, Brendan Banfield was sentenced to life in prison without parole for orchestrating an elaborate plot to murder his wife, Christine Banfield, while carrying on an affair with the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães. The scheme involved luring an unsuspecting man, Joseph Ryan, to the Banfield home and attempting to frame him for the crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green and "48 Hours" producer Michelle Sigona share the most passionate moments from victim impact statements. You'll also hear from Brendan Banfield in court as he maintained his innocence.
Inside D4vd's Preliminary Hearing in Murder Case
A preliminary hearing offers the clearest look yet at the case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who is charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green is joined by Los Angeles Times investigative crime writer Richard Winton to unpack the latest courtroom developments, the prosecution's strategy, the defense's response, and the evidence that could determine whether the case advances to trial.
Disturbing New Allegations Against D4vd
On April 29, prosecutors released a brief outlining their case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who has been charged in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. On this episode of "Case By Case," we examine the state's timeline of events, including the allegation that D4vd stabbed Celeste and went to great lengths to cover up the crime. Plus, an update on Nick Reiner who appeared in the same court just hours before D4vd. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty and Los Angeles Times crime writer Richard Winton dig into the new details on both stories.
Zuckerberg's vision for superintelligent AI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making the case for putting superintelligent AI in the hands of everyone, not just a few companies or governments. Charles Rollet, tech correspondent for Business Insider, joins CBS News to discuss.