Insider threat expert David Charney on why people spy
On "Intelligence Matters" this week with Michael Morell, psychiatrist David Charney delves into why people decide to betray their country
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Democrats increase probes into Trump
On Monday, the House Judiciary Committee issued requests for documents to 81 people and entities tied to President Trump. Niall Stanage, White House columnist for The Hill, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments, including the rest of Monday's political headlines.
Opinions on the Mueller probe don't move. Why not?
On this week's "Where Did You Get This Number?" podcast, we explore what Congress may do after the report is released and take an inside look at how polling is conducted around the report
NSA may end phone data collection
In 2013, NSA contractor Edward Snowden exposed a secret program to analyze call and text logs of Americans in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks. Now an aide to House minority leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy says the NSA has not used the system in months and it's unlikely the Trump administration will renew its legal authority when it expires at the end of the year. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to explain.
Who is Allen Weisselberg?
House Democrats are seeking information from the Trump Organization's chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg about so-called hush money payments weeks before the 2016 presidential election. Politico senior White House reporter Darren Samuelsohn and McClatchy White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez join CBSN's "Red and Blue" with the latest developments.
Democrats broaden probe into White House
Democrats issued a sweeping document request Monday. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss how Congress is widening its investigation into the White House.
Hickenlooper launches 2020 bid
Sen. Bernie Sanders held his first rally this weekend, as a second time presidential candidate. Meanwhile, a more moderate candidate entered the field. Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBSN political reporter, Ed O'Keefe, CBS News political correspondent, and Antjuan Seawright, a democratic strategist join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the large amount of 2020 contenders.
Poster at West Virginia GOP Day links Ilhan Omar to 9/11
A Democratic delegate alleged the Republican sergeant at arms said in an argument over the poster that "all Muslims are terrorists," the sergeant at arms later resigned
Paul to become deciding vote to block emergency declaration
Republican Kentucky senator says he'll join at least 3 others from his party, assuring the Senate will force President Trump to use his first veto to keep the declaration alive
Jones calls on Congress to "put some teeth" back in Voting Rights Act
The Alabama Democrat said Republican lawmakers across the country are working to suppress African-American votes
Michael Cohen accused of lying in testimony
On Thursday, two Republican members of the House Oversight Committee accused Michael Cohen of lying in his testimony the day before. The president's former attorney wrapped up his third day of testimony Thursday. Paula Reid reports.
In fiery CPAC speech, Trump blasts Democrats, Mueller probe
President Trump condemned the special counsel's Russia investigation and accused Democrats of having a fringe socialist agenda
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Trump's summit with Kim Jong Un ends early; Wisconsin woman creates dolls representing kids with disabilities
Opponents of Trump's national emergency have nearly enough votes
President Trump has pledged to veto the measure if it reaches his desk
Cohen slams Trump in testimony
President Trump's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, slammed his former boss in front of Congress Wednesday. Niall Stanage, a White House columnist for "The Hill," joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
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Michael Cohen testifies Trump broke the law during testimony; Methodist Church divided after vote to tighten ban on same-sex marriage
Michael Cohen testifies Trump broke the law
President Trump's former lawyer told a House committee Wednesday that Mr. Trump broke the law while in office. There were plenty of fireworks during the testimony, as Republicans hammered Cohen, who will soon begin a prison term. Nancy Cordes reports.
Cohen to GOP rep: "Shame on you"
During an exchange with GOP Rep. Jim Jordan at his high-profile hearing, Michael Cohen took issue with Jordan's suggestion he has shown no remorse for his crimes.
Bernie Sanders' massive fundraising haul
Sen. Bernie Sanders already has an edge over his 2020 rivals. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his massive fundraising haul.
Mark Harris says he will not run again in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
The Republican pastor cited "serious" health concerns in his decision
Capitol Hill preps for Michael Cohen hearings
President Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen is set to testify on Capitol Hill this week. The Hill's Julia Manchester joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Bannon warns 2019 will be "most vitriolic year" since before Civil War
The former White House chief strategist expects President Trump to face pressure from "many different angles" in the coming months
Transcript: CBS News interviews Puerto Rico's governor
During a wide-ranging interview in Washington, Rosselló told CBS News that Democrats taking on Trump need to make Puerto Rico a top issue
Governor urges Democrats challenging Trump to focus on Puerto Rico
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló told CBS News he no longer has a working relationship with President Trump
New election called in contested N.C. race
Republican Mark Harris ended his fight to be declared the winner in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District election Thursday. The race was marred by allegations of ballot-tampering by an operative Harris hired. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN to discuss what's next and when a new election might take place.
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Trump warns Iran to accept defeat as Israel kills another top commander
Trump warns Iran to make a deal on his terms "before it is too late," as Israel says it's killed the Iranian commander behind the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Trump official refers New York AG Letitia James for prosecution again
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago.
Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
TSA forced to consolidate lanes, may have to close small airports
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
House Dem accused of stealing FEMA funds set to face rare ethics "trial"
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is accused of using part of the $5 million to bolster her campaign and on luxury goods.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
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White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
Wreckage of crashed Air Canada plane being cleared from LaGuardia Airport runway
Since Monday, much of the wreckage had remained on the tarmac, blocking access to one of LaGuardia's two runways at one of the country's busiest airports.
MLB's "robot umpire" debuts in Yankees-Giants season opener
Major League Baseball's "robot umpire" made its debut in the season-opening New Yankees-San Francisco Giants game in Oracle Park.
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TSA forced to consolidate lanes, may have to close small airports
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
House Dem accused of stealing FEMA funds set to face rare ethics "trial"
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is accused of using part of the $5 million to bolster her campaign and on luxury goods.
As wealth taxes gain traction, Warren proposes levy on the ultra-rich
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill would raise taxes on households worth more than $50 million and on billionaires.
Wreckage of crashed Air Canada plane being cleared from LaGuardia Airport runway
Since Monday, much of the wreckage had remained on the tarmac, blocking access to one of LaGuardia's two runways at one of the country's busiest airports.
FEMA resumes disaster mitigation program following judge's order
FEMA will make $1 billion available for the BRIC program, which helps local governments harden against natural hazards like fires, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes.
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As wealth taxes gain traction, Warren proposes levy on the ultra-rich
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill would raise taxes on households worth more than $50 million and on billionaires.
USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them.
With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.
Trump waives summer gasoline regulations to ease fuel prices
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
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TSA forced to consolidate lanes, may have to close small airports
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
House Dem accused of stealing FEMA funds set to face rare ethics "trial"
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is accused of using part of the $5 million to bolster her campaign and on luxury goods.
Trump says he doesn't call Iran conflict a "war" due to need for approval from Congress
President Trump suggested late Wednesday he's avoiding describing the military conflict with Iran as a "war" because of concerns around the fact that Congress hasn't authorized military force.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FEMA resumes disaster mitigation program following judge's order
FEMA will make $1 billion available for the BRIC program, which helps local governments harden against natural hazards like fires, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes.
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CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
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.
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Alleged Hezbollah member on U.S. terror list is arrested in Ecuador
The Syrian man has been identified as a terrorist threat by the U.S. for belonging to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in national park again
Twin mountain gorillas were recently born in the Virunga National Park, renowned for its biodiversity but threatened by conflict.
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Trump warns Iran to accept defeat as Israel kills another top commander
Trump warns Iran to make a deal on his terms "before it is too late," as Israel says it's killed the Iranian commander behind the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Trump says he doesn't call Iran conflict a "war" due to need for approval from Congress
President Trump suggested late Wednesday he's avoiding describing the military conflict with Iran as a "war" because of concerns around the fact that Congress hasn't authorized military force.
As Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, it's borrowing from Ukraine's playbook
Trump says Iran's navy is "gone," so how does it still have a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz? Part of the answer may lie off Ukraine's Black Sea coast.
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MLB's "robot umpire" debuts in Yankees-Giants season opener
Major League Baseball's "robot umpire" made its debut in the season-opening New Yankees-San Francisco Giants game in Oracle Park.
New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
"NCIS" star on show's 500th episode
Rocky Carroll, who has played the role of Director Leon Vance on "NCIS" for nearly two decades, joins to discuss the show's 500th episode, which aired Tuesday.
Rocky Carroll on major "NCIS" twist
(Alert: Spoilers ahead!) Actor Rocky Carroll, who has played beloved "NCIS" director Leon Vance for 18 season, talks with "CBS Mornings" about a shocking twist in the series in the show's 500th episode and what he would tell his younger self.
Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
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New Mexico attorney general on win over Meta
A Los Angeles jury ruled against Meta and Google on Wednesday, finding the companies liable for reports of damage done to young people by social media. That verdict came less than 24 hours after a similar ruling in New Mexico, where a jury found Meta violated state consumer protection law and endangered children. New Mexico attorney general Raúl Torrez joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Why regulating AI is so difficult
For years, governments have attempted to regulate new, emerging technologies on a global scale. Roland Fryer, a CBS News contributor and author of the Wall Street Journal op-ed "The Economics of Regulating AI," breaks it down.
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.
Breaking down verdict in social media trial
In a landmark social media trial, Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating products that led to addictive behavior. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Meta, YouTube found liable in addiction trial
A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that alleged the platforms knowingly made their services addictive and harmful to minors. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the verdict.
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Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
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.
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Alleged Hezbollah member on U.S. terror list is arrested in Ecuador
The Syrian man has been identified as a terrorist threat by the U.S. for belonging to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mom vanished: "It is unbearable"
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
Wife of Hawaii doctor testifies at his trial
Arielle Konig testified that her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, attempted to stab her with a syringe, and when that failed she said he repeatedly bashed her head with a rock during a birthday hike one year ago. Gerhardt Konig has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of his wife. Matt Gutman reports.
Verdict in landmark trial against Meta
A jury in New Mexico found Meta, which operates Facebook and Instagram, misled users about safety and enabled child sexual exploitation on its platforms. A judge has ordered the tech giant to pay $375 million in civil damages. Meta says it will appeal the verdict.
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Fireball captured on video as meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest sky
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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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Sneak peek: Denise and Aaron Quinn Get the Last Word
ALL NEW: A couple is attacked as they slept. They later team up with law enforcement and get their assailant to confess to more crimes. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports Saturday, March 28 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
3/25: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Long TSA lines continue continue across the country as DHS shutdown hits Day 40; White House says Trump will "unleash Hell" if Iran doesn't make a deal.
Doctor's nutrition tips for young athletes
As young athletes work to balance classes and competition, doctors are underscoring the need for proper hydration and nutrition. Gwen Baumgardner reports from Los Angeles, with updated guidelines about the water and carbs needed before taking the field.
Watch: Growing TSA lines around U.S.
Travelers around the country faced growing security lines on Wednesday as the partial government shutdown continued and TSA agents worked without pay.
Democrats flip district that includes Mar-a-Lago
In a Florida special election on Tuesday, Democrats flipped a state House seat in a district that includes President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Doug Heye join "The Takeout" with analysis.