12/2/19: Red and Blue
House Republicans release impeachment report; White House unveils 2019 Christmas decorations.
House Republicans release impeachment report; White House unveils 2019 Christmas decorations.
The Senate has confirmed President Trump's pick for energy secretary Monday. Gavin Bade, a reporter for Politico Pro, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss Rick Perry's legacy and the new head of the department, Dan Brouillette.
The outgoing energy secretary, in an interview with Fox News, said he told Trump he had been chosen by God to carry out God's plan
Kurt Volker, the former special envoy to Ukraine, strongly defended himself in his prepared opening statement, denying that he along with U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland and Energy Secretary Rick Perry formed a separate "irregular" channel informing Ukraine policy - an effort for which they became known as the "three amigos."
President Trump gave an at times campaign-style speech during a shale conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The president slammed Democrats over the impeachment inquiry, and made the case that his energy policies are boosting the economy.
Dan Brouillette is currently the deputy energy secretary
Rick Perry tells Trump he'll resign as Energy Secy; NASA prepares for first all female spacewalk
Perry has served since the beginning of the Trump administration
House Democrats issued a subpoena yesterday to Energy Secretary Rick Perry. This follows the president's claims that Perry was the one who asked him to speak with the president of Ukraine in their July phone call. Axios White House and national politics reporter Alayna Treene joined CBSN to discuss the significance of these developments.
House Democrats are issuing new subpoenas in their impeachment inquiry into President Trump. This week they subpoenaed Energy Secretary Rick Perry along with two associates of the president's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani. "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to break down everything that's happened this week in Washington.
A second whistleblower has emerged, deepening the political challenge for President Trump as he faces an impeachment inquiry. The attorney representing the whistleblower says that person has "firsthand knowledge" of the phone call with Ukraine's president. Politico White House reporter Daniel Lippman joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest.
The U.S. Energy Department has since suspended shipments of low-level radioactive waste from Tennessee to Nevada
The release isn't the first time the department has associated "freedom" with natural gas
Bestselling author Michael Lewis is out with "The Fifth Risk," turning his critical eye toward the federal government
A well-connected GOP fundraiser, he served in the past as an adviser to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and to Texas Gov. Rick Perry, also a close friend
Perry denounced reports of the switch in roles as "fake news"
According to the AP, Trump is considering ousting the embattled Veterans Affairs head after facing chaos within his own department
Simon Edelman has filed a federal whistleblower complaint alleging he was terminated from the agency after he provided the photos to two media outlets
The independent, GOP-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said the proposal wouldn't help the nation's grid
Nearly 60 percent of Trump nominees for science-related jobs do not have a master's or doctorate in a science or health field, AP analysis finds
Government report says "there are no convincing alternative explanations" for rising temperatures and a changing climate
Energy secretary says electric-powered lights shine "righteousness" on "those types of acts"
Lawmakers in both parties are asking why a small Montana company was granted a $300 million, no-bid contract to help rebuild transmission and distribution lines
CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News Political Director Steve Chaggaris share a pile of donuts with Secretary of Energy Rick Perry.
He also had some words of advice for his fellow Cabinet members about the perils of private airline travel
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
Trump could significantly restrict abortion without ever imposing a federal ban, some experts say. Here's how he could do it.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
A divided three-judge panel ruled last month a recently adopted congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
Powerful storms with damaging high winds threatened several states in the Southeast early Friday.
Barron Trump, the 18-year-old son of former President Donald Trump, had been chosen as a Republican National Convention delegate along with three of his siblings.
The top 10 baby names for 2023 have been revealed – and two names reign supreme.
The decision to cut back on the number of stores carrying LGBTQ-themed items comes after some customers objected to the product line.
In a reversal experts believe was the first of its kind, Shenandoah County's school board voted 5-1 to rename Mountain View High School as Stonewall Jackson High School and Honey Run Elementary as Ashby Lee Elementary.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
Annual wildfires and flooding are keeping major insurance companies from covering homeowners in California and Florida.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
Annual wildfires and flooding are keeping major insurance companies from covering homeowners in California and Florida.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
A divided three-judge panel ruled last month a recently adopted congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
The three-judge panel upheld Steve Bannon's conviction for not responding to a subpoena from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
Should you worry about the potential impact of the H5N1 virus on humans? CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the current risk and what officials are watching for.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
Video posted online shows the Rev. Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce —protesters from Just Stop Oil — gluing themselves to the display.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
There's new reporting on the controversy surrounding the Miss USA organization. Both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA relinquished their crowns and titles this week amid reports of a work environment that included bullying and harassment. Natalie Morales as more on the possible hidden message found in one of the pageant winner's statements.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Earlier this week, both Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava gave up their titles. In a resignation letter obtained by CBS News from a source familiar with the matter, Voigt accused organization leadership of creating a "toxic work environment."
Season three of the hit Netflix show "Bridgerton" is out next week and centers around wallflower Penelope Featherington and her seemingly unrequited crush, Colin Bridgerton. Anthony Mason visited the "Bridgerton" set during filming in December 2022, and recently spoke with star Nicola Coughlan over a cup of tea in New York at Lady Mendl's.
As the new season of the Netflix series approaches — with a release date set for May 16 — fans can look forward to seeing Nicola Coughlan in a new light.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
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.
The tech giant disclosed Thursday that a database was accessed through a Dell portal, which contains a database of customer information. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joins CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Witness testimony continued Friday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022. Read has pleaded not guilty and her lawyers argue local law enforcement officials are framing her. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has the latest on the testimony.
Bailey Boswell was convicted of murder in the 2017 death of Sydney Loofe. Boswell's boyfriend was also convicted and sentenced to death.
Edrick Lamont Faust, 48, was charged with murder, and various other charges in connection with the 23-year-old first-year law student's death, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced.
How an unusual clue ended life on the run for fugitive William Greer, wanted for killing his girlfriend Tammy Myers and hiding her body.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Rios Cuellar, have been indicted in an alleged bribery scheme.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
A line of severe thunderstorms, near hurricane force winds and a possible tornado tore through the Florida Panhandle, including the city of Tallahassee, early Friday, leaving a long trail of destruction to homes and businesses. Christian Benavides has the latest from Tallahassee.
If you buy more items than you need to get a discount, you might be guilty of "spaving" -- or spending more to save money. While retailers' clever marketing ploys convince you you're getting a deal, the practice often leads to overspending. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo explains the financial pitfall and how to avoid it.
There's new reporting on the controversy surrounding the Miss USA organization. Both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA relinquished their crowns and titles this week amid reports of a work environment that included bullying and harassment. Natalie Morales as more on the possible hidden message found in one of the pageant winner's statements.
The United Nations says more than 100,000 Palestinians have fled Rafah over the past few days due to increased Israeli bombardment. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss the state of the war and the U.S. response.
Health officials are ringing alarm bells over new cases of bird flu in livestock. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBS News to explain the risk to humans.