George Santos charged with fraud, money laundering and more crimes
The embattled congressman pleaded not guilty in his first appearance in federal court.
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Where lawmakers can compromise on debt limit
President Biden hosted top congressional leaders at the White House Tuesday afternoon to discuss the debt ceiling standoff. Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Analytics, joins with a look at where talks could go in the coming weeks.
Biden, McCarthy speak out after debt summit
President Biden met with top congressional leaders Tuesday, trying to prevent the economic chaos a default would cause if an agreement isn't reached on the debt ceiling. After the meeting, the president pointed out how far apart the two sides are. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
DeSantis embraces controversial bills
In the final days of the Florida state legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to sign several conservative bills that could be a sneak peek at his platform for a potential 2024 Republican primary. These include a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, the ability for Florida residents to carry concealed guns without a permit and expansions to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill. Ed O'Keefe reports from Tallahassee.
DeSantis looks at 2024 run as Florida's legislature wraps up session
The GOP supermajority in Florida gave DeSantis conservative-friendly bills to fuel a possible presidential run.
New Hampshire governor on potential 2024 presidential bid
In an interview with CBS News chief elections & campaign correspondent Robert Costa, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu discusses his timeline for a potential 2024 presidential bid. Sununu also questioned former President Trump's 2024 viability. He blamed Trump for the '22 midterms losses saying, "the only thing worse than being a three-time loser is being a four-time loser."
DeSantis' ultra-conservative Florida record
The Florida state legislative session is in its final days and Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed several high-profile bills into law that he could use to his advantage in a 2024 Republican primary. These include a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, the ability for Florida residents to carry concealed guns without a permit, and a lowered threshold required for juries to impose the death penalty. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Asa Hutchinson on challenging Trump for 2024
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson directly criticized fellow GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump in a recent op-ed. Hutchinson joins Major Garrett on CBS News' "America Decides" to discuss his 2024 campaign and why he's challenging the former president.
Senate holds ethics hearing on Supreme Court
The Senate Judiciary Committee held an ethics hearing Tuesday about the Supreme Court following weeks of controversies involving the high court, including reports alleging that Justice Clarence Thomas did not disclose financial ties to a billionaire Republican donor. Some committee members said more ethical clarity at the court is needed, while others believe the hearing was targeted. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson on "Primetime" with more.
CBS News poll: Trump leads 2024 GOP field
58% of likely GOP primary voters said they'll vote for former President Donald Trump in a new CBS News poll. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto, Ed O'Keefe and Robert Costa join "America Decides" to discuss what the findings mean for the 2024 primary field.
Rep. Donalds on how debt limit fight will end
The House GOP narrowly passed legislation to raise the U.S. debt ceiling last week. Lawmakers are now raising concerns that the proposal could cut veterans' programs and benefits. Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds talks about how he sees the standoff coming to an end.
CBS News Poll: How GOP primary race could be Trump v. Trump fatigue
And why Trump is winning easily.
Bipartisan bill would ban kids under age 13 from using social media
The bill would also require children ages 13 to 17 to receive parental consent to create a social media account.
Senate unlikely to pass debt ceiling bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling bill is "dead on arrival" in the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent joins Anne-Marie Green and Nancy Chen to discuss the ongoing debt ceiling showdown. She also discusses how House Republicans are prioritizing border security.
Alyssa Milano on Equal Rights Amendment
The Senate failed Thursday to advance a resolution that would've removed a deadline for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution. The vote was 51-47 with most Republicans blocking the resolution, despite its co-sponsorship by Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins. Actress and activist Alyssa Milano, who has testified in support of the ERA, joins CBS News to discuss the vote.
House to vote on McCarthy's debt ceiling bill
The House is set to vote Wednesday on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's bill to raise the debt ceiling with spending cuts. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, join with the latest.
Jim Justice expected to announce Senate bid
West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice is expected to announce a bid for U.S. Senate Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Chris Christie weighs presidential bid
Chris Christie, the former governor of New Jersey, is calling himself "the viable Trump alternative" for Republican voters in 2024. Kevin Sheridan. a founding partner of Protean Public Affairs, former RNC spokesperson and senior adviser to the Romney-Ryan 2012 campaign, joins CBS News to discuss what he thinks Christie needs to do to win over 2024 voters.
Hutchinson to formally launch 2024 campaign
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson will officially launch his 2024 bid for president on Wednesday — becoming the latest Republican to do so. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has a look at what Hutchinson brings to the race.
GOP debt ceiling bill to get committee vote
The House Rules Committee is taking up House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's bill to lift the debt ceiling Tuesday, and a full House vote could come as early as Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined with the latest.
McCarthy seeking support for spending bill
Rep. Kevin McCarthy is facing his first major test as House Speaker: getting support for his debt limit and federal spending plan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
What Tucker Carlson's exit means for the GOP
Tucker Carlson and Fox News parted ways Monday, the network announced in a statement. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined to break down the departure's potential impact on the Republican Party heading into 2024.
McCarthy says House will pass debt limit bill
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he has the votes to pass his debt ceiling bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined with more.
Iowa AG on the Faith and Freedom Conference
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says Iowa Republicans want a candidate who can "take our country back" in 2024.
Latest on 2024 presidential field
President Biden could announce his reelection campaign as early as next week, sources say. CBS News anchors Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers speak with political contributor Ashley Etienne and former RNC spokesperson Kevin Sheridan about how the field is shaping for 2024.
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Iran touts its trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
Army to nix drone battalion set up to absorb lessons from Ukraine war
The decision to phase out the Army drone battalion comes amid tension between senior officers who envisioned the unit and the acting chief of staff of the Army.
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.
Iran set to impose longer prison terms for any contact with foreign media
Iranians could soon face up to two years in prison for daring to communicate in any way with a foreign news outlet, embassy or institution.
New details about Trump's plans for Kennedy Center and White House ballroom
The latest court filings in cases involving the Kennedy Center and the White House ballroom project detail the work being done at the two institutions.
8 dead in charter plane crash near remote military radar site in Alaska
The crash of a small plane in Alaska chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is under investigation.
Trump appears on radio show of Michael Cohen, fixer-turned-foe, after detente
President Trump appeared on the radio show of Michael Cohen, his fixer-turned-foe, in a stunning public reunion that would have been impossible to imagine several years ago.
Drug mix-up at Nashville hospital causes dire complications in 4 patients
Four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown received incorrect medications last week, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
Neutrogena shares statement on Hayden Panettiere after backlash
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
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Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
New York Times defamed ex-college player, must pay him millions, jury says
An Alabama jury awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed a former college basketball player, Kai Spears, of the Alabama Crimson Tide, in a story about a fatal shooting.
Storms soak Northeast as possible tornadoes reported in New York, Delaware
Heavy rain and winds were pounding the Northeast U.S. as storms tore through a beach on Long Island and knocked out power in Delaware's capital city.
8 dead in charter plane crash near remote military radar site in Alaska
The crash of a small plane in Alaska chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is under investigation.
National Weather Service confirms tornado struck N.Y.'s Atlantic Beach
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado struck Long Island's Atlantic Beach Thursday evening. It's the first confirmed tornado in Nassau County since 2021.
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Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
Coinbase CEO says CLARITY Act will prevent another FTX collapse
Brian Armstrong made the case for the cryptocurrency legislation, which is scheduled for a Senate vote in September.
Clear Eyes eye drops recalled nationwide over contamination risk, FDA says
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
FTC says "personalized pricing" based on consumer data could violate law
The FTC warned businesses against changing prices based on their analysis of a customer's personal data, which could violate consumer law.
Walmart says it is using $2.9 billion in tariff refunds to lower prices
The company told CBS News it will direct the refunds toward groceries and general merchandise.
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Trump appears on radio show of Michael Cohen, fixer-turned-foe, after detente
President Trump appeared on the radio show of Michael Cohen, his fixer-turned-foe, in a stunning public reunion that would have been impossible to imagine several years ago.
Liberia receives first group of "third country" deportees from U.S., officials say
The West African nation of Liberia received the first group of "third country" deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, including migrants from Latin America, U.S. officials told CBS News.
USS Abraham Lincoln leaving Middle East after 9-month deployment
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
Aisha Wahab wins special election to serve out remainder of Eric Swalwell's term
The partial term for California's 14th Congressional District ends January 2027, after which the candidate chosen in the November election will serve the next full term.
Dan Green wins crowded GOP primary in Florida's 9th District
Green will face Democratic Rep. Darren Soto after gerrymandering reshaped the district to heavily favor Republicans.
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Drug mix-up at Nashville hospital causes dire complications in 4 patients
Four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown received incorrect medications last week, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Melanoma vaccine shows promising results
An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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Iran set to impose longer prison terms for any contact with foreign media
Iranians could soon face up to two years in prison for daring to communicate in any way with a foreign news outlet, embassy or institution.
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.
Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people at pachinko parlor
Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match, engulfing the building, killing five and injuring 10 others.
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Iran touts its trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
Liberia receives first group of "third country" deportees from U.S., officials say
The West African nation of Liberia received the first group of "third country" deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, including migrants from Latin America, U.S. officials told CBS News.
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Katherine LaNasa on "The Pitt"
Award-winning actor Katherine LaNasa discusses her recent Emmy nomination for her role as charge nurse Dana Evans on hit HBO series "The Pitt."
Nashville teen has big dreams of musical fame
High school senior and singer Kingston Kharif has dreams of making it big beyond the Nashville, Tennessee, scene. Nicole Valdes spoke with Kingston about his early successes and future goals.
Neutrogena shares statement on Hayden Panettiere after backlash
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"The Takeout" says goodbye to original chairs
The red chairs on "The Takeout" set, like the show, are unpretentious. But there is a season for all things, and it is now time to say goodbye. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett bids a fond farewell to the beloved seats.
What Harry, Meghan's return could look like
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K. more than six years after stepping away from their roles in the royal family and settling in California. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins to discuss.
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Do AI smart glasses privacy protections work?
As tech companies like Meta push their AI wearables, many are concerned with privacy protections. Anna Schechter has more.
Coinbase CEO says CLARITY Act will prevent another FTX collapse
Brian Armstrong made the case for the cryptocurrency legislation, which is scheduled for a Senate vote in September.
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.
Book publishers forced to navigate AI
Book publishers are grappling with the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on the publishing industry. Tisha Morris, an entertainment attorney and author, joins CBS News with more insight.
Data on how people are using AI chatbots
Recent data from the AI Observatory shows more people are using artificial intelligence chatbots for more intimate issues. Shayne Longpre joins with more on the recent study.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Chaplain's testimony on Clancy conversation
A chaplain who prayed with Lindsay Clancy took the stand in her murder trial. Trial lawyer and former prosecutor Mark Eiglarsh joins CBS News with more.
Tupac Shakur murder suspect recounts shooting in audio played to jury
Jurors heard Duane "Keffe D" Davis tell detectives his nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur.
Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people at pachinko parlor
Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match, engulfing the building, killing five and injuring 10 others.
Explaining postpartum psychosis
Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters rallied outside the courthouse on Thursday, where she's on trial for murder in the killings of her three children. Shanelle Kaul reports on postpartum psychosis, the rare, but treatable illness Clancy's defense team argues made her not responsible for the crime.
New York State Capitol terror plot foiled
The FBI announced the arrest of a 35-year-old woman they said had converted to Islam, expressed support for terrorism online, and allegedly developed a plan of her own to blow up the New York State Capitol. Meg Oliver reports.
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
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Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Katherine LaNasa on "The Pitt"
Award-winning actor Katherine LaNasa discusses her recent Emmy nomination for her role as charge nurse Dana Evans on hit HBO series "The Pitt."