Latest on DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
The Justice Department's plans for an "anti-weaponization" fund continue to face lawmaker backlash and legal battles. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
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Voters head to polls in Iowa, California
Voters in California and Iowa are headed to the polls on Tuesday for some key primary races, including the buzzworthy Los Angeles mayoral race. CBS News' Julie Watts and Lana Zak have more.
White House backs off from DOJ fund
The Trump administration says it will stop work on the Justice Department's nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" amid backlash from both Republicans and Democrats. CBS News' Kathryn Watson has more.
Maine voters react to Graham Platner scandals
Some Maine voters backing Graham Platner's Democratic bid for U.S. Senate don't appear to be dissuaded by the latest scandals plaguing his campaign. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Iowa voters enter primaries
Iowa is holding key primaries for the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races as economic woes continue to plague farmers and others in the state. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Trump pausing DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
The Trump administration is halting the "anti-weaponization" fund that got bipartisan backlash and an unfavorable ruling in court. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Spencer Pratt makes push in LA mayor race
California is holding primary elections alongside five other states. All eyes are on the Los Angeles mayoral race and the state's gubernatorial race. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
DOJ on "anti-weaponization" fund news
The Department of Justice slammed a court's decision blocking the "anti-weaponization" fund that critics called a slush fund to aid allies of the Trump administration. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports after news emerged that the work on the fund would stop.
6/1: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump says Iran talks are continuing, Iran says otherwise; Graham Platner's wife addresses sexting scandal.
Vanilla Ice on Freedom 250 concert series
A number of artists have recently said they will not perform at the upcoming multi-day Great American State Fair at Washington, D.C.'s National Mall. It's being put on by the group Freedom 250, which the BBC says was launched by the Trump administration, with the president appointing its CEO. Rapper Vanilla Ice joins to discuss why he believes the show must go on.
Fallout from Platner sexting scandal
Maine's presumptive Democratic nominee for Senate, Graham Platner, is embroiled in controversy after the Wall Street Journal reported on sexually explicit text messages he allegedly sent to women outside of his marriage. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more on how Democratic lawmakers are reacting.
Trump snubs Mace with South Carolina endorsement
President Trump has weighed in on the South Carolina governor's primary, endorsing the opponent of Rep. Nancy Mace. Political strategists Harrison Fields and Dan Kanninen join with analysis.
California primaries enter final stretch
Several high-profile primaries in California will take place on Tuesday. Melanie Mason, California bureau chief for Politico, joins with analysis.
California voters gear up for primaries
Voters in California are gearing up for high-stakes primary races for governor, Los Angeles mayor and city council. CBS News' Fin Gomez breaks it down.
Iran says it's suspending talks with U.S.
Iranian state media say indirect talks with the U.S. have been halted and Iran is opening "other fronts" in the war in response to what it considers U.S. and Israeli ceasefire violations. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Charlie D'Agata have more.
Iowa prepares for primary elections
Iowa is holding primaries on Tuesday as voters there grapple with the economy and President Trump's policies. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Democrats make moves in South Carolina
Democrats are courting voters in South Carolina, a key state at play for the midterms and the 2028 presidential election. CBS News' Robert Costa reports.
Graham Platner explicit messages scandal
Graham Platner, the Democratic frontrunner for a Senate race in Maine, is facing growing backlash over allegations that he sent sexually explicit messages to multiple women, a scandal that sparked following apparent comments that his wife made to the campaign. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
"Anti-weaponization" fund gets more backlash
The Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund is on hold as a federal judge weighs its merits. This comes as more Republicans and Democrats decry its creation. Rupa Bhattacharyya, the legal director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, joins with more details.
Trump slams artists for "Freedom 250" cancelations
Between golf outings this weekend President Trump fired off a social media broadside, attacking a judge who ruled his name be pulled off the Kennedy Center and another who ordered a stop to the aboveground White House ballroom construction. He also targeted musical acts who have pulled out of "Freedom 250" celebrations. Olivia Gazis reports.
Jill Biden discusses Hunter Biden's pardon
In an exclusive "CBS Sunday Morning" interview, Rita Braver sat down with former first lady Jill Biden and talked about her husband's pardoning of their son Hunter. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Epstein survivor Annie Farmer on Bondi testimony
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified behind closed doors on Friday as a part of the House Oversight Committee's investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Annie Farmer, an Epstein survivor, reacts to Bondi's testimony.
Bondi says Epstein files had "redaction errors"
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files on Capitol Hill on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Democratic socialist Chris Rabb on primary win
Last week's primary elections likely gave democratic socialists another voice in Congress. Democratic voters in Pennsylvania's Philadelphia-based 3rd Congressional District, the most Democratic district in the nation, nominated Chris Rabb. Rabb joins "The Takeout" to discuss the significance of his victory.
5/28: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump and Iran yet to give final approval on 60-day truce, sources say; Trump administration building Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.
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U.S. launches more Iran strikes as threats to oil trade deepen
President Trump has threatened to bomb one Iranian bridge or power plant for every ship that's attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, as one shipping insider says "nothing is going through."
House GOP advances $95B plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
Nolan Wells' cause of death undetermined, family's autopsy shows
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
House and Senate take different paths to avoid shutdown before midterms
Another deadline to fund the government is looming this fall in Congress, and lawmakers seem eager to avoid another costly impasse ahead of the midterm elections.
DOJ sues 2 Chinese companies over immersion water heaters that can ignite
The Justice Department is trying to force the two Chinese companies to recall immersion water heaters used for bathtubs and pools.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
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Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
House GOP advances $95 billion plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a man, lawsuit claims
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
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House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a man, lawsuit claims
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
Kalshi debuts a midterm election hub to predict race outcomes
The site claims its hub will provide accurate insights into election outcomes based on traders' bets.
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Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
House GOP advances $95 billion plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
House and Senate take different paths to avoid shutdown before midterms
Another deadline to fund the government is looming this fall in Congress, and lawmakers seem eager to avoid another costly impasse ahead of the midterm elections.
DOJ sues 2 Chinese companies over immersion water heaters that can ignite
The Justice Department is trying to force the two Chinese companies to recall immersion water heaters used for bathtubs and pools.
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ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a man, lawsuit claims
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
FDA recalls antihistamine tablets. Here are the affected products.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
Agency set to sweep up medical data says some identifying info will be removed
The Office of Personnel Management said it will "pseudonymize" medical records it collects on more than 8 million people — federal workers and retirees, and their family members.
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First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
5,700 more deaths than usual recorded in France during heat wave
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear cooperation deal
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power on Saudi soil, the U.S. Department of Energy announced Wednesday.
France becomes first EU country to ban social media for kids under 15
As lawmakers approve a social media ban on kids and phones in high schools, Macron says France is "leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children."
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Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
Anson Mount previews new "Star Trek" season
Anson Mount previews the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He talks about his introduction to "Star Trek" and why he thinks it's the best season yet.
Tenisha Warner, widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, opens up about being a single mom
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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New tech could help millions of paralyzed people
New findings identified a technology that could restore movement and sensation for millions of paralyzed people living with spinal cord injuries. Bradley Blackburn has the story.
OpenAI says new model hacked on its own
OpenAI says its new artificial intelligence model hacked another company on its own in what the company called "an unprecedented cyber incident." Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
France becomes first EU country to ban social media for kids under 15
As lawmakers approve a social media ban on kids and phones in high schools, Macron says France is "leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children."
U.S. tech execs warn of Chinese AI models: WSJ
U.S. tech giants are concerned about cheap Chinese AI models, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. Amrith Ramkumar, a tech policy reporter at The Wall Street Journal who contributed to the story, joins to discuss.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Details from Nolan Wells' independent autopsy
An independent autopsy for Nolan Wells, the Mississippi teen who was found dead after a July Fourth boat party, has been released. Skyler Henry reports.
Hearing begins for singer D4vd
A multi-day hearing began Tuesday in Los Angeles where the singer known as D4vd is facing murder and other felony charges in the death of a teenage girl. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner and Jessica Levinson have the latest.
Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Sneak peek at new toys for holiday season
While the holiday season is still months away, it's already prime time for the toy industry. Bradley Blackburn got a look at some of the new items that could be on kids' lists in December.
New tech could help millions of paralyzed people
New findings identified a technology that could restore movement and sensation for millions of paralyzed people living with spinal cord injuries. Bradley Blackburn has the story.
Trump, Iran trade energy infrastructure threats
President Trump on Wednesday said that for every Iranian drone or missile attack in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. will "bomb and destroy one bridge or power plant." Iran said if the U.S. hits civilian targets it will seek to halt all oil flow from the region. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Samantha Vinograd have the latest.
OpenAI says new model hacked on its own
OpenAI says its new artificial intelligence model hacked another company on its own in what the company called "an unprecedented cyber incident." Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
Melinda French Gates on tracking blood work
Melinda French Gates told Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she's been tracking all her blood work in a spreadsheet "for a very long time." "It's easier than when I sit down with my doctor and she's pacing through the computer to look at it. I'm like, here's the spreadsheet," French Gates said.