Trump blasts Mueller testimony
The president continues to dismiss the Russia investigation, after Robert Mueller spent the day testifying. He also claimed the Mueller report exonerates him of obstruction of justice. Ben Tracy reports.
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Pelosi unchanged on impeachment after Mueller hearings
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her position on impeachment wasn't changed by special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before two House committees on Wednesday. She and the chairmen of several committees investigating the president spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill about the hearings.
The impact of Mueller's testimony on Trump
After Robert Mueller's testimony on Capitol Hill, President Trump blasted his performance. But how does Mueller's testimony impact the president moving forward? Major Garrett and Paula Reid join the "CBS Evening News" to explain.
Robert Mueller faces lawmakers
Former special counsel Robert Mueller testified Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee and House Intelligence Committee about his investigation into Russian election interference and alleged collusion by the Trump campaign. CBSN legal analyst and former state prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe breaks down the details of his testimony.
Dems haven't yet ruled out impeachment
Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller appeared before two congressional committees on Wednesday. He mainly stuck to the script laid out in his written report, and sometimes appeared to struggle with questions. He said Russian election interference remains a threat, and emphasized that his investigation did not exonerate the President. Still, Mr. Trump declared victory. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump: Mueller testimony was a "disaster"
At the White House, President Trump derided Robert Mueller and called his testimony a "disaster." But the president quickly turned defensive when CBS News mentioned one of Mueller's few definitive statements: that Trump could be charged with a crime once he leaves office. Paula Reid reports.
Why the GOP sees Mueller's testimony as a win
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why Robert Mueller's marathon testimony Wednesday, at time, frustrated both parties and why Republicans are looking at it as a win.
What's next after Mueller hearing?
President Trump is declaring victory after yesterday's testimony from former special counsel Robert Mueller. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN from Capitol Hill with how Democrats are moving forward with their investigation.
Takeaways and analysis of Mueller hearings
Former special counsel Robert Mueller testified for more than 6 hours yesterday. CBS News' Laura Podesta reports on the highlights, then two CBSN political contributors, Molly Hooper and conservative columnist Michael Graham, joined CBSN to discuss what they took away from the hearings.
Mueller warns Russia is still meddling
Former special counsel Robert Mueller says Russia is working to interfere in the 2020 U.S. election right now. He made the remark during his second hearing with the House Intelligence Committee. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN to discuss the top moments from Mueller's testimony.
Trump calls Mueller's testimony a "disaster"
CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid has more on the White House's reaction to Robert Mueller's testimony, along with analysis from CBSN political contributors Antjuan Seawright and Molly Hooper.
Mueller corrects testimony on one question
Former special counsel Robert Mueller took a moment in testimony before the House Intelligence Committee to correct an answer he had given to Rep. Ted Lieu in his earlier appearance before the Judiciary Committee about whether President Trump could be charged with obstruction after he leaves office. Watch his statement.
Rep. Lieu asks Mueller about Trump
Robert Mueller testified that he didn't bring charges against the president because of Justice Department policy that says a sitting president cannot be indicted. He later corrected his statement.
Statute of limitations on charging Trump?
Former special counsel Robert Mueller said several times during his congressional testimony that President Trump could potentially face charges after leaving office. CBS News legal contributor Kim Wehle has more on what that might mean for Mr. Trump when he leaves office.
Nadler on "holding Trump accountable"
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler says the committee will be seeking the grand jury material underlying former special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report. Nadler also addressed growing calls by some Democrats to file articles of impeachment against the president.
Dems request Mueller investigation court docs
House Democrats asked a court for documents from the Mueller investigation. Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler says he needs them for an impeachment inquiry. Nancy Cordes reports.
Republicans block election cybersecurity bills
Just days after former special counsel Robert Mueller warned the House Intelligence Committee about the ongoing threat of hacking in the 2020 election, Democrats urged the passage of two cybersecurity bills. However, Republicans blocked the legislation. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Supreme Court blocks House from Mueller grand jury material
The order keeps details from the investigation of Russian interference out of the hands of Democratic lawmakers at least until early summer.
DOJ probe finds Comey violated FBI policies
A new report by the Justice Department's Inspector General finds James Comey violated FBI policies when he shared memos about his private conversations with President Trump. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the latest details.
Lewandowski asked about meeting with Sessions
Representative Karen Bass, a Democrat of California, pressed former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski on why he didn't want to leave a "paper trail" of his meeting with then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Lewandowski said it was because he wanted to "speak with Jeff in a more relaxed atmosphere." During the hearing, Lewandowski confirmed that President Trump wanted Sessions to say publicly that the president "should not have a special prosecutor in the Russia investigation because he hasn't done anything wrong."
Lewandowski questioned about Mueller report
There were fireworks as the House Judiciary Committee held its first hearings in its impeachment investigation. The president's former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski was grilled about an incident that Robert Mueller described as potential obstruction of justice by the president. Nancy Cordes reports.
Senators warn of more Russian interference
A new report by the Senate Intelligence Committee revealed bipartisan concern that Russia will meddle in the 2020 campaign. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined CBSN to discuss committee members' recommendations for the government and for Silicon Valley to combat the growing threat.
Barr orders review of Michael Flynn case
Calls for Attorney General William Barr to resign swelled after Barr ordered a review into the criminal case of President Trump’s former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Flynn plead guilty to lying to the FBI in charges stemming from Robert Mueller’s investigation into the 2016 election. Weijia Jiang breaks down the reactions to Barr’s latest move from Florida, where Trump is spending the weekend.
Paul Manafort released to home confinement
President Trump's former 2016 campaign chairman Paul Manafort has swapped prison for home confinement over fears of catching the coronavirus. Manafort is serving a 7.5-year sentence after being convicted on witness tampering and other charges uncovered during Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Looking back on Trump's decision to fire Comey
On May 9, 2017, President Trump fired FBI director James Comey. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge join Lana Zak to look back at the impact of the crucial moment in the Trump presidency.
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Iran's supreme leader gives first statement as oil prices go up, markets down
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
Police responding to attack at Michigan synagogue; suspect killed
Two law enforcement sources tell CBS News a suspect in the alleged synagogue attack in the Detroit area is dead, adding the suspect was confronted and killed by synagogue security after the suspect rammed a vehicle into the synagogue.
Gunman opens fire at Old Dominion University, injuring 2; suspect killed
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
Senate fails again to advance DHS funding as tempers flare over stalemate
The Senate failed for a fourth time to advance a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, with no deal in sight.
Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Iran won't surrender "in a million years," analyst says
The U.S. and Israel had a "flawed assumption" that the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would lead to the collapse of the regime, said an expert on the region.
Officer took ambulance sent for man dying from police shooting, report says
The report raised questions about what took place after the shooting, which left Dyshan Best bleeding with fatal injuries.
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
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Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
Lawsuit alleges David Protein understates calories and fat of its bars
Plaintiffs claim that David Protein bars contain "way more" calories and fat than what's displayed on the label.
Senate passes sweeping bipartisan housing bill, but House roadblocks remain
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
Gunman opens fire at Old Dominion University, injuring 2; suspect killed
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
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Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
Lawsuit alleges David Protein understates calories and fat of its bars
Plaintiffs claim that David Protein bars contain "way more" calories and fat than what's displayed on the label.
Massive emergency oil release fails to stem investor fears
Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.
As pennies begin to disappear, states grappling with "rounding" problem
As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.
Will Iran war-linked leap in gas prices boost EV sales?
Whether the Iran war-linked leap in the price of gas will give a shot in the arm to EV sales will depend on a variety of factors, experts say, so the answer isn't clear-cut.
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Senate passes sweeping bipartisan housing bill, but House roadblocks remain
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
Dad of 3 felt forced to quit TSA job amid shutdown: "Family has to come first"
More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.
Clyburn, 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat, running for reelection
Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced Thursday he will seek an 18th term in Congress.
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U.S. imposes sanctions over North Korean scheme to fund weapons program
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program.
First week of Iran war cost U.S. over $11 billion, military told lawmakers
The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
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Disease once linked to mining hits workers in countertops industry
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization hurdles
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
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Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
How do other countries view the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran?
CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
Paralympian Oksana Masters "on top of the world" after winning 22nd medal
Oksana Masters said she was shocked to win her 22nd Paralympic Medal in Milan.
Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet in Japan
The pipe, with a diameter of 11.5 feet, towered as high as 42 feet at one point, according to the Osaka construction department.
Strike in Strait of Hormuz may be message to U.S., analyst says
The strike appears to have come without warning, and shows that Iran and its proxies can target ships even without mining the Strait of Hormuz.
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Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
John Grisham on his first-ever spy novel
John Grisham, who has written 52 bestsellers, reveals the name of his new novel on "CBS Mornings" and talks about how writing about espionage compares to his legal thrillers.
Spoiler alert! Latest "Survivor elimination
The fourth contestant eliminated from "Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being voted off and playing the game again.
Misty Copeland on Timothée Chalamet comments
Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, said Timothée Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren't for opera and ballet and their relevance in that medium." Her response comes after Chalamet's comments on ballet and opera sparked backlash.
Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best supporting actor nominees
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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Memory chip shortage could raise tech prices
An explosion in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing is shrinking the supply of memory chips, which is having a major impact on the price consumers pay for everyday tech. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
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 Hollywood is grappling with AI
AI-generated artist Tilly Norwood and the company behind her released a new music video speaking directly to her critics. As AI evolves, Hollywood faces questions over legal protections, copyright infringement and human labor. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Details on Pentagon removal of Claude
CBS News exclusively obtained a Pentagon memo from earlier this month that went out to several senior defense leaders and commanders. It ordered the removal of Anthropic's AI technology from key national systems. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Old Dominion University confirms shooting
Two people were injured Thursday during a shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, according to an alert. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Gunman opens fire at Old Dominion University, injuring 2; suspect killed
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
Cops on potential bomb near Mamdani's home
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards and Sgt. Luis Navarro are being lauded for their actions during a tense encounter outside Gracie Mansion involving a potential explosive device. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
NYPD cop who chased down bomb suspect had just one thought: "Catch the bad guy"
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards hopped a metal barrier to chase down a suspect accused of throwing IEDs during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion.
Officials downplay risk of attacks off West Coast
Officials are downplaying the risk of Iranian drone attacks against California after an FBI memo said the regime "allegedly aspired" to target the Golden State. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports. Then, former FBI Special Agent Jeff Harp joins with analysis.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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Early details on Michigan synagogue shooting
Michigan law enforcement members responded Thursday to reports of an active shooter at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, a suburb of Detroit. Lindsey Reiser anchors CBS News' coverage.
Sheriff gives update on Michigan temple shooting
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says authorities responded Thursday to an "active shooter situation" at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Tony Dokoupil anchors CBS News' special report.
Clyburn announces reelection campaign
85-year-old Democratic South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn has announced his reelection campaign. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
How to help teens cut down screen time
Parents concerned about long screen time among teens are turning to these tools to help them curb the habit. CBS News' Meg Oliver has more.
Reports of "active shooter" at Michigan temple
Police are responding to an "active shooter situation" at a synagogue in West Bloomfield, MIchigan. CBS News Detroit reports.