Poll on feelings about Venezuela operations
A recent CBS News poll shows that most Americans are largely opposed to potential military action in Venezuela. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto reports.
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Poll shows Americans pessimistic about economy
Holiday shopping is kicking off, and a new CBS News poll shows only 32% of Americans think the economy is in good shape. Shanelle Kaul reports.
U.S. still beefing up military in Caribbean
As the U.S. military strengthens its position off the coast of Venezuela, a new CBS News poll finds more than two-thirds of Americans say they are opposed to U.S. military action there. Charlie D'Agata is following the rising tension from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Zelenskyy could visit U.S. this week
U.S. officials tell CBS News discussions are underway to bring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the U.S. as part of President Trump's push to end the war between Russia and Ukraine by Thanksgiving. Leigh Kiniry and Willie James Inman have the latest.
Kelly: Trump's rhetoric "very serious"
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, whose wife, former Rep. Gabby Giffords, was shot in 2011, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump's comments about Democrats are "very serious" and "his words carry tremendous weight." "Just like Gabby, somebody tried to assassinate him, and he should understand that his words, have you know, could have serious, serious consequences," Kelly said.
Crow on Trump's "seditious behavior" post
Rep. Jason Crow is one of the Democrats who President Trump accused of "seditious behavior" after making a video telling service members they can disobey illegal orders. Crow told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "we've seen before a pattern of insightful, dangerous rhetoric being used by the president, and then people acting on that," and said it is a "similar dynamic" to the rhetoric before the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Extended interview: Rep. Jim Clyburn
In his new book, "The First Eight," Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina tells the stories of eight Black congressmen who helped shape history after the Civil War. Clyburn joins "The Takeout" to discuss their legacy.
Trump brushes off Mamdani's despot comment
While at the White House on Friday, a reporter asked New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani about a moment in his victory speech where he called President Trump a "despot." Mr. Trump shrugged off the remark, saying, "It's not that insulting." Political strategists Tiffany Smiley and John McCarthy join with analysis.
Key takeaways from Trump-Mamdani meeting
President Trump hosted New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has the details. Then, political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Joel Payne join with analysis.
Former Venezuela ambassador on U.S. moves
House Democrats have introduced a bill that calls for funding to be cut off for American operations against Venezuela. Former top diplomat to Venezuela, Ambassador James Story, joins CBS News with more on why the U.S. may be building up military presence in the Caribbean.
Democrats fear violence after Trump post
Lawmakers are reacting to President Trump's social media posts about "seditious behavior" following a video from several Democrats linked to the U.S. military. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Trump meeting with NYC mayor-elect Mamdani
President Trump is meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday after a tense election. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Reactions to Trump "seditious behavior" post
Several Democrats who participated in a video with a stark warning for military members are now worried about their security after President Trump's response on social media included "seditious behavior" messages. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports as lawmakers react.
White House slams Democrats on military video
The White House says President Trump does not want to execute members of Congress after he posted about "seditious behavior." The comment follows a video release that included several Democrats with a warning to members of the military. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Trump threatens 6 Democratic lawmakers
Top congressional Democrats on Thursday called for President Trump to be "condemned forcefully" after he said on social media that Democratic lawmakers who urged military members to disobey illegal orders should be arrested and face trial for "seditious behavior." CBS News White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more from the White House.
White House on reaction to Trump post
President Trump accused Democrats of seditious behavior "punishable by death" on Thursday after a group of lawmakers posted a video on social media urging military members to "refuse illegal orders." CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Trump accuses Democrats of seditious behavior
President Trump on Thursday accused Democrats of seditious behavior "punishable by death" after a group of lawmakers posted a video on social media urging military members to "refuse illegal orders". CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Doug Brinkley on Dick Cheney's legacy
The funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney was held Thursday at the National Cathedral in Washington. Presidential historian Doug Brinkley joined CBS News to discuss Cheney's life and legacy.
Liz Cheney eulogizes Dick Cheney
Former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney eulogized her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, at his Washington National Cathedral funeral service. Cheney remembered growing up with her father and his decision to join George W. Bush's administration. CBS News' Major Garrett has more.
Trump's tense relationship with Dick Cheney
American lawmakers are gathered at the Washington National Cathedral to honor former Vice President Dick Cheney. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance will not be present. CBS News' Major Garrett and presidential historian Alexis Coe have more.
Lawmakers react to Trump signing Epstein files bill
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are reacting to the latest moves to compel the Department of Justice to release all materials related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Potential release of Epstein files coming
President Trump announced on social media that he signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act and added that the materials may reveal the "truth" about Democrats. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Scott Jennings on new book about Trump's 2nd term
Thursday marks 10 months since President Trump's second inauguration. The new book "A Revolution of Common Sense" favorably evaluates Mr. Trump's second term thus far. Author Scott Jennings joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Rep. Arrington explains why he's retiring
Thirty-seven members of the U.S. House are not seeking reelection in 2026. Republican Rep. Jodey Arrington of Texas is one of them. Arrington joins "The Takeout" to explain why he's retiring.
White nationalist Nick Fuentes' plans for GOP
White nationalist Nick Fuentes is aiming to influence Republican candidates and voters ahead of the midterm elections. The Free Press' Tanner Nau joins "The Takeout" to discuss. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
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Iran reports no new strikes by U.S. for first time in 2 weeks
The U.S. did disable a vessel in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to evade the blockade on Iranian ports.
Maine Democrats meet to select Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner
Maine Democrats are gathering Saturday to select a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot, with former state Senate President Troy Jackson poised to secure the nomination.
Trump speaks at White House Correspondents' Dinner, in redo after April attack
President Trump is attending the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Substance in work van of man killed by ICE tested negative for drugs, prosecutor says
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
India education minister resigns after weeks of "Cockroach" protests
India's education minister resigned Saturday after weeks of protests that demanded his removal over irregularities in the education system.
NYC double stabbing suspect facing hate crime charges
The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other things.
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ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
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Maine Democrats meet to select Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner
Maine Democrats are gathering Saturday to select a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot, with former state Senate President Troy Jackson poised to secure the nomination.
Substance in work van of man killed by ICE tested negative for drugs, prosecutor says
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
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ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
"The child is terrified": Doctors on front lines of measles comeback speak out
Confirmed measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high, and it's only July.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
FDA investigating new cyclospora outbreak
U.S. health officials said they are investigating an additional outbreak of cyclospora, but do not know its source. Plus, Taylor Farms has reportedly shut down the plant where lettuce is suspected to have started the initial outbreak that has sickened thousands in at least 41 states. Carter Evans reports.
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India education minister resigns after weeks of "Cockroach" protests
India's education minister resigned Saturday after weeks of protests that demanded his removal over irregularities in the education system.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
Costa Rica captures top fugitive "Diablo," wanted by U.S.
Alejandro Arias-Monge, 41, had a $500,000 U.S. bounty on his head for alleged drug trafficking.
Meet the "Steel Warriors" melting down knives to empower British teens
A charity is turning thousands of knives taken off London streets into a new type of weapon to counter youth violence: Free outdoor gyms.
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
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ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Lawmakers weigh AI "kill switch"
Days after OpenAI revealed one of its models went rogue and hacked into another company's servers, House lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the federal government to effectively shut down models that may put the public at risk. Jo Ling Kent explains.
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 to save on your next laptop amid AI boom
As the back-to-school shopping season begins, you can expect to pay more for certain items, like laptops, due to shortages stemming from artificial intelligence. Brian Westover, principal hardware writer for PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss how you can save money.
Study: ChatGPT solved complex cybersecurity task
New research from a cybersecurity company now indicates that artificial intelligence models are getting better at solving multi-part problems. Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro, who worked on the project and is a distinguished AI research scientist at SentinelOne, joins to unpack his team's research.
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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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WHCA scholarship recipients relive shooting
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.
High security for correspondents' dinner
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will have a redo in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, after the original event was interrupted in April when a gunman stormed in. It'll be a scaled-down event with scaled-up security. Nicole Sganga reports.
Georgia school shooting suspect pleads guilty
Nearly two years after a school shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, a 16-year-old pleaded guilty to killing two fellow students, two teachers and wounding nine other people in Georgia. Jericka Duncan reports.
Judge to decide on D4vid's murder trial
A judge is set to decide whether to move forward with a jury trial of singer D4vid in the case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's murder after the doctor who performed her autopsy delivered a disturbing testimony in a preliminary hearing. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Upper West Side double stabbing suspect facing hate crime charges
The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other things.
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SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
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.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Trump speaks at correspondents' dinner
President Trump attended and spoke at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C. The April correspondents' dinner was disrupted by an active shooter.
How a man's daily routine saved his life
At the Shrimp Basket restaurant in Pensacola, Florida, a customer consistently ordered a cup of gumbo for lunch and for dinner for 10 years. When he didn't show up one week, the chef went to his house to check on him. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story, months later.
SpaceX launches 13th test of Starship rocket
SpaceX on Friday launched the 13th flight test of its Starship V3 rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
WHCA scholarship recipients relive shooting
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.
How Jordan became a target in the Iran war
Since the Iran war began in February, Jordan has largely avoided the kind of onslaught Tehran has aimed at places like Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. With recent attacks, and one that killed three U.S. soldiers, that's changed. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata examines why.