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Attorney General Barr skips House hearing on Mueller report; Museum exhibit honors Holocaust survivors.
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Judge questions scope of Mueller probe
President Trump's former campaign manager is still facing charges filed by special counsel Robert Mueller. A federal judge did not dismiss the indictment of Paul Manafort, but he was skeptical of Mueller's authority in the case. Jeff Pegues reports.
What's next for Russia probe?
CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Washington to discuss reports that the first charges have been filed in the investigation of Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Justice Department to defend Trump in defamation suit
House Democrats are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to reconsider the Justice Department's decision to take up the defense of former President Trump in a defamation lawsuit. The 2019 suit was filed by writer E. Jean Carroll after Mr. Trump denied her allegations of rape. Politico's senior legal affairs contributor Josh Gerstein joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on how the Biden administration is justifying that decision, and a battle to keep secret a memo that details former Attorney General William Barr's decision not to charge the former president with obstruction following the Mueller probe.
Robert Mueller to help teach course on Russia investigation
The six-session class is called "The Mueller Report and the Role of the Special Counsel."
Top political news: Trump vs. Mueller
Some lawmakers are responding to the possibility that President Trump could fire special counsel Robert Mueller. The president sent a series of tweets this weekend attacking the Russia investigation. His criticisms came after Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe on Friday. Caitlin Huey-Burns, national political reporter for RealClearPolitics, joins CBSN with the latest developments in Washington.
Trump lashes out at Mueller
In a series of tweets over the weekend, President Trump addressed special counsel Robert Mueller by name and attacked his investigation's credibility. Monday, Mr. Trump called the Russia probe a "total witch hunt." CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
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President Trump unveils opioid plan in New Hampshire; Lara Logan: People risked a lot to cover the Iraq war.
New Trump attorney a critic of the FBI
President Trump has been busy airing his frustration with the special counsel's investigation into Russian meddling. The president has also hired a new attorney who has been a tough critic of the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett has the latest.
Trump supporter turn out for Republicans
Dan Balz, Susan Davis, and Mark Landler discuss the Mueller investigation and President Trump's decision to fire Rex Tillerson as secretary of state.
Special counsel subpoenas Trump Org
The Russia investigation appears to be a step closer to President Trump as special counsel Robert Mueller subpoenaed documents from the Trump Organization. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joined CBSN from the White House with the latest.
White House shake-ups
President Trump would not say who would leave next but claimed "there will always be change" amid reports more top officials could make their exits from his administration. The Guardian political reporter Sabrina Siddiqui joins CBSN do discuss and the other top stories of the day
Russia investigation latest
After special counsel Robert Mueller subpoenaed the Trump Organization, the White House denied any instances of collusion. The news came on the same day the U.S. issued new sanctions against Russians against Russian persons and entities the U.S. government believes helped meddle in the 2016 elections and have engaged in cyber attacks. Bloomberg's chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joins CBSN to discuss.
Russia investigation latest
Special counsel Robert Mueller has issued a subpoena to the Trump Organization in recent weeks for documents, including some related to Russia. Criminal defense attorney Vinoo Varghese joins CBSN to discuss more on the Russia investigation.
Russian investigation
Special counsel Robert Mueller has subpoenaed the Trump Organization for documents, including some related to Russia. The subpoena could be an indication that the investigation is expanding. Also on Thursday, the U.S. announced additional sanctions on Russia for its election meddling and cyberattacks. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss the developments.
Mueller subpoenas Trump Organization
A subpoena from special counsel Robert Mueller orders the Trump Organization to turn over documents to investigators. The move comes as the government issued new sanctions against five Russian organizations and 19 people. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues has the latest.
This week's political wrap
Yahoo News White House correspondent Hunter Walker joined CBSN to discuss what the Trump administration is saying about plans for a meeting with Kim Jong Un. Walker also discusses his conversation with former Trump campaign aide Sam Nunberg ahead of Nunberg's testimony before Mueller's grand jury.
Russia probe focuses on Seychelles meeting
Special counsel Robert Mueller is looking into a 2017 meeting by Trump associate Erik Prince. During the transition, Prince met with a Kremlin-connected Russian banker in the Seychelles, but there are differing accounts of how it came about and why. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer Gabe Lipton explains.
Manafort pleads not guilty
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort pleaded not guilty Thursday to 18 counts of tax fraud and other charges in Virginia. Manafort faces separate charges in Washington as a result of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss Manafort's upcoming trials.
Latest on Sam Nunberg's subpoena
After spending much of Monday afternoon publicly saying he would rip up his subpoena, former Trump aide Sam Nunberg says he will cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid discusses what this means for the special counsel's investigation.
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Former Trump aide Sam Nunberg says he won't turn over emails; George Washington's tree knocked down.
Former Trump aide refuses to comply with Mueller
Former Trump campaign aide Sam Nunberg said Monday he will not comply with a subpoena from the special counsel, and dared Robert Mueller to arrest him. CBS News justice correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Sam Nunberg unloads on Mueller subpoena
Ex-Trump campaign adviser Sam Nunberg says he's refusing to cooperate with a subpoena to testify in the special counsel's ongoing Russia investigation.
10-page Democratic memo released
Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee released a memo Saturday rebutting claims made in a Republican memo distributed three weeks ago. The Democrats say that surveillance warrants requested for former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page were based on more than information solely obtained from the infamous Steele dossier. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with more on the memo.
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Trump pardon recipients face congressional probe over "pay-to-play" questions
Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers.
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Trump says war to end quickly as Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz
As President Trump again voices optimism that Iran will "make a deal" to end the war, Tehran declares itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.
A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Blanche: Immigrants who committed fraud to become U.S. citizens should worry
The acting attorney general is touting the administration's stepped-up denaturalization efforts.
14 tornadoes reported in Mississippi as storms ravage homes, knock out power
The storms collapsed hundreds of homes, downed trees and knocked out power lines in multiple counties, officials said.
Rubio and Pope Leo meet at the Vatican after weeks of tension
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV met Thursday at the Vatican to discuss the situation in the Middle East and other matters.
Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
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Texas mom says "no one is safe" after she spent 6 weeks in ICE custody
Meenu Batra exclusively spoke to CBS News about being detained by ICE, saying she was living and working legally in the U.S. when she was arrested.
A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Karoline Leavitt announces birth of her baby girl
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the birth of her baby girl, Viviana, or "Vivi" for short.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
14 tornadoes reported in Mississippi as storms ravage homes, knock out power
The storms collapsed hundreds of homes, downed trees and knocked out power lines in multiple counties, officials said.
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Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
The new TrumpRx program relies partly on connecting consumers with discount coupons offered by drugmakers. For insured patients, though, using a coupon can prove dicey.
Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Hottest U.S. gas prices in years leave drivers feeling burned
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
iPhone owners could get up to $95 from a new Apple settlement
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Karoline Leavitt announces birth of her baby girl
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the birth of her baby girl, Viviana, or "Vivi" for short.
Rubio and Pope Leo meet at the Vatican after weeks of tension
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV met Thursday at the Vatican to discuss the situation in the Middle East and other matters.
Blanche: Immigrants who committed fraud to become U.S. citizens should worry
The acting attorney general is touting the administration's stepped-up denaturalization efforts.
Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
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What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
The new TrumpRx program relies partly on connecting consumers with discount coupons offered by drugmakers. For insured patients, though, using a coupon can prove dicey.
Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
What's the hantavirus risk to the public?
A deadly strain of hantavirus broke out aboard a cruise ship for the first time, with more than 150 people on board. With three deaths among eight confirmed cases so far, Dr. Céline Gounder discusses the wider risks.
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What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
Is the Iranian regime really in a "state of collapse" as Trump claims?
As Trump pushes for a deal with an Iranian regime he portrays as deeply fractured, analysts say power in Tehran may be shifting, but that doesn't mean disarray.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Dozens of cocaine packages seized in Pacific, 11 rescued from shipwreck
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
Rubio and Pope Leo meet at the Vatican after weeks of tension
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV met Thursday at the Vatican to discuss the situation in the Middle East and other matters.
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Surprising "Survivor" tribal council ceremony
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals details of the latest "Survivor 50" episode and elimination ceremony, which had another surprise for the castaways.
Exclusive preview of "I Will Find You"
"CBS Mornings" has an exclusive preview of the new Netflix series "I Will Find You," which is based on Harlan Coben's 2023 novel. Coben, who is also an executive producer on the series, talks about what inspired the story and how closely he worked on the Netflix adaptation.
Documentary explores maternal healthcare
Christy Turlington Burns, the founder and president of the nonprofit "Every Mother Counts," speaks about her new documentary, which explores the state of maternal healthcare following the end of Roe v. Wade. She discusses the different risks for women and why this is personal for her.
How Ted Turner transformed media
Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, was a global media titan. Amol Sharma, a financial editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more insight.
How Ted Turner changed TV
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises. Michael Schneider, Variety's executive editor of TV, joins with more.
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What to know about Apple settlement
If you bought an iPhone recently you may be able to get some of your money back. Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a lawsuit over false advertising. Kelly O'Grady explains who is eligible.
Autonomous cars to be ticketed in California
Autonomous cars in California will no longer be immune to traffic tickets once a new law takes effect in July. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other top technology stories of the day.
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.
iPhone owners could get up to $95 from a new Apple settlement
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Employers are demanding AI skills. What's the best way to learn them?
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Dozens of cocaine packages seized in Pacific, 11 rescued from shipwreck
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
Blanche on U.S. citizenships being revoked
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the fears among naturalized U.S. citizens and the accusations of retribution by the Justice Department on behalf of President Trump.
Mother of 4 released by ICE speaks out
Meenu Batra, a certified court interpreter for more than 20 years, is speaking out after spending more than six weeks in ICE custody. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Note apparently written by Epstein emerges
A note apparently written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before his death has been made public. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
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Why is Trump claiming the U.S. won Iran war?
President Trump said Wednesday that he thinks the U.S. won the war with Iran. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Probe on some Trump pardon recipients
Senate and House Democrats launched a probe into the process for some of President Trump's pardons and commutations. CBS News' Gabe Kaminsky reports.
8 infected with hantavirus from ship outbreak
At least two Americans on board the MV Hondius, the cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak, are being monitored in the U.S. for potential symptoms. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest.
Trump claims Iran won't have nuclear weapons
President Trump is claiming that Iran is close to reaching a peace deal with the U.S. This comes as Israel resumed strikes in Lebanon following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Holly Williams report, and Jason Campbell, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins with more insight.