Trump: U.S. hit drug-carrying boat from Venezuela
President Trump announced Tuesday that the U.S. military "shot out" a drug-carrying boat from Venezuela.
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Markets react to Trump tariff ruling
An appeals court ruled last Friday that many of President Trump's tariffs are illegal, but declined to immediately block them. Akin Oyedele, deputy editor of newsletters for Business Insider, joined CBS News to discuss the market reaction to the decision.
New lawmaker push to release Epstein files
Democrats in Congress are making a new push for files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case as lawmakers return from their August recess. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on that and the looming government shutdown deadline.
Former CDC directors slam RFK Jr. in op-ed
Nine former directors of the CDC have penned an op-ed for the New York Times condemning Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decisions as "endangering every American's health." It's part of the continued fallout over the firing of the agency's director last week. Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Kids' deportations blocked: What to know
A judge this weekend blocked the deportation of hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children to Guatemala after lawyers notified the court that the children were being loaded onto planes. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Chicago officials believe troops are days away
Chicago officials say they're hearing it will be days, not weeks, before National Guard troops like the ones patrolling Washington, D.C., arrive in their city despite their objections. Nancy Cordes reports.
Analysis of ruling against Trump tariffs
A federal appeals court over the weekend ruled President Trump overstepped his authority when he imposed most of his reciprocal tariffs. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Trump reportedly making post-war Gaza plans
The Washington Post reports that after the war with Israel, the Trump administration is considering turning Gaza into a trusteeship run by the U.S. for 10 years as the enclave is redeveloped into a tourism and tech hub. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more.
Trump demands COVID data from drug companies
President Trump on Monday called for pharmaceutical companies to release data on the success of COVID vaccines. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on that and some of the other news coming out of the Oval Office.
Republican Joni Ernst not seeking reelection
Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst will not seek reelection to the Senate in 2026, multiple sources confirm to CBS News. Nikole Killion has more on the political shift before the midterm season.
CDC workers protest after director's firing
CDC workers in Atlanta are staging a protest after the White House announced that CDC Director Susan Monarez has been fired. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
White House: CDC director has been fired
The White House said again Thursday that CDC Director Susan Monarez has been fired. Monarez's lawyers had argued that she was still leaving the agency. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Details on CDC director's refusal to step down
CDC Director Susan Monarez is refusing to step down from her role, even after the Department of Health and Human Services announced that she no longer leads the organization. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Kyla Scanlon on Trump move to fire Fed governor
Economic commentator and New York Times bestselling author Kyla Scanlon joins CBS News to discuss President Trump's plan to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and Nvidia's upcoming earnings report.
Trump comments on Taylor Swift, takes questions
President Trump took questions on a host of issues following his Cabinet meeting Tuesday at the White House, speaking about the Federal Reserve, his crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement and more.
Trump wants death penalty for murders in D.C.
President Trump said Tuesday that the death penalty will be sought for murders that take place in Washington, D.C., as the administration's crime crackdown in the city continues. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
States told to enforce English for truckers
Washington, California and New Mexico are being put on a deadline to begin enforcing the Department of Transportation's new English language requirements for commercial truck drivers. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Trump move to fire Fed governor: What we know
President Trump announced his firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday following months of public attacks against the central bank. Cook and her attorney responded Tuesday saying the president has no legal basis for the move and that they plan to file a lawsuit challenging the firing. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Jo Ling Kent have more.
Democrats voting on key resolutions
Democrats are voting on key resolutions at the Democratic National Committee summer meeting. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more details.
Democrats rally at DNC summer meeting
The Democratic National Committee began its summer meeting on Monday in Minneapolis. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos breaks down highlights from the first day.
Democrats look ahead to 2026 midterm elections
The Democratic National Committee kicked off its summer meetings in Minneapolis on Monday. CBS News political editorial producer Hunter Woodall breaks down how Democrats are looking ahead to the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump says he's fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook
President Trump announced Monday that he's fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after months of public attacks against the central bank. In a letter posted on social media, Trump accused Cook of making false statements on mortgage documents, actions he claimed were "gross negligence" and "potentially criminal."
House committee subpoenas Epstein estate
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena to the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, requesting more than a dozen categories of documents. Lawmakers are also looking for entries within a book created by Epstein's associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, for his 50th birthday. The Wall Street Journal reported last month that President Trump had allegedly signed a letter in that book. The president denied the report and called it "fake" in a defamation lawsuit against the publication.
DNC chair urges Democrats to "fight"
Top Democrats emphasized party unity and railed against President Trump's policies on the first day of the Democratic National Committee's annual summer meeting in Minneapolis Monday. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
Trump says he wants more cases like Intel deal
President Trump said Monday that he hopes to have more deals like the agreement announced with tech company Intel last week that gave the U.S. government a 10% stake in the company. Peggy Collins, Washington bureau chief for Bloomberg News, and Julia Manchester, national political reporter for the Hill, joined "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Watch Live: Brown University shooting suspect found dead in New Hampshire
The suspect in the Brown University mass shooting has been found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire.
"Fraud tourists" went to Minnesota to make money off state programs, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors announced new indictments Thursday in the widening Minnesota fraud scandal, this time involving two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to the state.
House Democrats release 68 more photos from Epstein estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and wife, kids among 7 killed in plane crash, officials say
Seven passengers aboard a business jet that crashed Thursday at a regional airport in North Carolina have died, the State Highway Patrol said.
Half of $18B paid out by Medicaid in MN may be fraudulent, official says
About half or more of the roughly $18 billion in claims paid out by Medicaid to Minnesota-run programs may have been fraudulent, and at least 14 programs were likely exploited, a federal prosecutor said Thursday.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Florida man who killed 2 in home invasion is state's 19th execution this year
A man convicted of killing a couple during a home‑invasion robbery, and later confessing to three additional murders, was the 19th person executed in Florida this year.
Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
MIT professor remembered as brilliant scientist amid search for his killer
The still-unsolved shooting death of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro this week has sent shockwaves through the campus.
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Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
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Brown University shooting suspect found dead in New Hampshire
The suspect in the Brown University mass shooting has been found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 21)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for robbery, drug convictions
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Tren de Aragua leader known as "The Unspeakable" charged in U.S. federal court
Federal prosecutors allege Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, 42, grew Tren de Aragua from a prison gang to a global crime syndicate.
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TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Instacart to pay $60M in refunds over allegations it deceived customers
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
Trump announces "warrior dividend" for military. Here's what to know.
The president announced the one-time payments during his White House address on Wednesday. Here's what to know about timing, taxes and more.
Small businesses face affordability crunch as tariff and other costs rise
Some small business owners say they're struggling to stay afloat because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs.
CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
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TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Who is Erica Knight, the FBI's so-called "Kash Whisperer?"
An FBI media adviser has emerged as one of Kash Patel's fiercest public defenders and promoters of the bureau under his leadership.
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Kennedy Center Board votes for new name to be Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
Democrats push for last-minute vote on expiring health care subsidies
House Democrats called for GOP leaders to hold a last-minute vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits Thursday.
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Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
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TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Texas rabbi shot trying to help faces long recovery after Australia attack
As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.
Teen inmate captured weeks after escaping prison with bedsheets
The inmate and another detainee fled an overcrowded jail after sawing through their cell bars with blades that investigators suspect were delivered by drone.
China fumes as White House announces record $10B in arms sales to Taiwan
The Trump administration's announcement of plan to sell Taiwan a record $10 billion worth of weapons draws an angry response from China.
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Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for robbery, drug convictions
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Gloria Gaynor on how "I Will Survive" empowered her through a dark time
Gloria Gaynor told "CBS Mornings" her hit 1978 song gave her hope during one of the most difficult periods of her life.
Neil Patrick Harris talks new game show
Neil Patrick Harris says he's always loved game shows. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about how his passion started during his childhood and what it's like now hosting his own game show, "What's in the Box."
How Gloria Gaynor became the queen of disco
Gloria Gaynor's 1978 hit "I Will Survive" has been a motivational anthem for decades. The "Queen of Disco," a 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about how the iconic song changed her outlook on life.
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Instacart to pay $60M in refunds over allegations it deceived customers
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
Helping teens develop healthy phone habits
Helping teens develop healthy habits around social media use and screen time is important when they first receive a smartphone. Pediatric psychologist Ann-Louise Lockhart, an Instagram brand spokesperson and author of the new book "Love the Teen You Have," joins "CBS Mornings" to share some advice and tools, such as Instagram Teen Accounts, that parents can use to help their teens. For more information on Instagram Teen Accounts, visit familycenter.meta.com. (Sponsored by Instagram)
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.
How artificial intelligence grew in 2025
In 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into the U.S. economy and people's everyday lives grew to historic levels. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to recap how the transformative technology expanded over the past year, and what we can expect in 2026.
OpenAI, Amazon in talks over $10B investment
OpenAI, the developer for ChatGPT, and Amazon are in talks over a possible $10 billion investment. Mark DeCambre, editor-in-chief for MarketWatch, joins with more.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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New Hampshire search connected to Brown shooting
Police searched an area in Salem, New Hampshire, Thursday night in connection with the recent killings at Brown University and MIT, sources told CBS News Boston. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports and retired FBI special agent and profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole joins with analysis.
New Hampshire search connected to Brown shooting
Police are searching an area in Salem, New Hampshire, in connection with the Brown University mass shooting and the killing of the MIT professor, sources told CBS News Boston. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports and Jeff Harp, retired FBI assistant special agent in charge, joins with analysis.
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Brown University shooting suspect found dead in New Hampshire
The suspect in the Brown University mass shooting has been found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire.
Arrest warrant for Brown shooting suspect
An arrest warrant has been issued in the Brown University shooting, sources say. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Tren de Aragua leader known as "The Unspeakable" charged in U.S. federal court
Federal prosecutors allege Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, 42, grew Tren de Aragua from a prison gang to a global crime syndicate.
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Breaking down the November CPI report
Geoeconomics correspondent Erin Delmore joins CBS News to discuss the latest numbers on inflation.
New Hampshire search connected to Brown shooting
Police searched an area in Salem, New Hampshire, Thursday night in connection with the recent killings at Brown University and MIT, sources told CBS News Boston. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports and retired FBI special agent and profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole joins with analysis.
Strategists break down the year in politics
Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBS News to discuss some of the biggest political stories of 2025.
Ukrainian families seeking answers about kids
Earlier this year, Ukraine's National Information Bureau estimated nearly 20,000 children have been forcibly removed to Russia, Belarus and other regions. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has more.