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President Trump's attorney said last month that Mr. Trump was not involved in his son's statement about the meeting with a Kremlin-linked lawyer. Now, the White House is saying Mr. Trump helped craft the statement. Jeff Pegues reports.
Topics covered in today's White House briefing included police brutality, unrest in Venezuela, the Trump-Russia investigation, and Fox News' retracted story on Seth Rich. CBS News correspondent Chip Reid joins CBSN from the White House to break it all down.
A Washington Post report claims that President Trump personally dictated a misleading statement about a controversial meeting Donald Trump Jr. had with a Russian lawyer. Politico White House reporter Josh Dawsey joins CBSN with more on the developing story.
President Trump reportedly dictated Donald Trump Jr.'s first explanation of his campaign meeting with a Russian lawyer. Trump Jr.'s statement was misleading, telling only part of the story. Jeff Pegues reports.
The Kremlin responds to news sanctions imposed on Russia; poll: Most Americans say the president is creating unnecessary drama
Russia has decided that 755 U.S. Embassy personnel in Russia have to go. About 100 of them are diplomats who will return to the U.S. The U.S. is also barred from its storage facility in Moscow. Relations between the U.S. and Russia have grown worse ever since President Trump was elected. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Russia is ramping up its retaliation against the U.S. over new sanctions. Russian President Vladimir Putin told the U.S. Sunday to slash its diplomatic staff in Russia by 755 people. His order comes in response to expanded sanctions passed by American lawmakers. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Moscow.
Russia says it is withdrawing its troops from an area near the Ukrainian border following weeks of heightened tensions. Later this week, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will travel to Ukraine to reaffirm the relationship between the two countries. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins CBSN to discuss why Ukraine is so important to Russia, and why the U.S. wants to see peace preserved in Ukraine.
A bill slapping new sanctions on Russia is headed to the president's desk. The Senate voted 98 to two on Thursday to punish Russia, Iran and North Korea for various violations. It puts Congress on a collision course with President Trump over Russia. The White House has not said whether the president will sign the bill. Charlie D'Agata reports.
A bill that would slap new economic sanctions on Russia for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election is winding its way through Congress, although it's currently hung up in the Senate. The Russians understandably oppose the bill, but so do other critics, who warn of consequences to American and European companies. Charlie D'Agata reports from Moscow.
Russia is already considering how to retaliate as Washington moved one step closer to imposing new sanctions. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said the move "defied common sense" and would only worsen relations. He warned that the two countries are now steering into uncharted territory. Charlie D'Agata reports.
During a joint news conference with the prime minister of Lebanon, President Trump told reporters once again he's "disappointed" in Attorney General Jeff Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia investigation. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Trump leaves open possibility of firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions; Wrestler turns politics into a contact sport
President Trump gave Attorney General Jeff Sessions a very public thrashing Tuesday and left open the possibility of firing him. The president made it clear that Sessions is a thorn in his side for recusing himself from the Russia investigation. Major Garrett reports.
President Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner claims he had no "improper contacts" with Russian officials. Today, he appears before a House Intelligence Committee panel, after giving similar Senate testimony yesterday. The Hill's White House correspondent Jordan Fabian joins CBSN with the more.
The Kremlin said Tuesday that Russian banker Sergey Gorkov did not need or receive the backing of the Kremlin to meet with Jared Kushner. As for Ambassador Sergey Kislyak, he has gone to ground since returning to Russia a few days ago. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Jared Kushner returns to Capitol Hill Tuesday morning for a second private meeting with Congressional investigators. On Monday, Kushner met with Senate staff who were looking into Russian interference in the presidential election. He acknowledged four private meetings with Russians, but said none of the contacts were improper. Margaret Brennan reports.
Trump urges Republicans to keep their promises on health care; 57-year-old artist embraces "impermanent" art form
The president's son-in-law, who is a key White House adviser, answered questions Monday in the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election and whether anyone in the Trump campaign was involved. Jared Kushner appeared voluntarily before the Senate Intelligence Committee -- behind closed doors -- and then made a rare public statement. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Following his closed-door meeting with the Senate Intelligence Committee, White House Senior Adviser Jared Kushner, who is President Trump's son-in-law, makes a statement about his contacts with Russia during Mr. Trump's campaign.
President Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner claims he did nothing wrong in four meetings he had with Russians during the campaign and transition. Washington Post political investigations reporter Rosalind Helderman joins CBSN ahead of his closed Senate Intelligence Committee hearing with more on the story.
Jared Kushner will testify Monday before the Senate Intelligence Committee. The committee has been storing up questions about Kushner's contacts with Russian officials and businessmen that he initially did not disclose. Nancy Cordes reports.
President Trump's legal team is pushing back on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Mr. Trump's finances. NYU law professor and Just Security editor-in-chief Ryan Goodman joined CBSN to break down what would happen if the president fired Mueller, and the latest report on Attorney General Jeff Sessions -- and the new details on his meeting with Russia's ambassador.
Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation is now looking into former Trump campaign manager Paul Manfort's overseas businesses. This comes as the president and White House aides have been raising questions about Mueller and his team. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garret joins CBSN with the details.
As investigations continue into the Trump administration's ties to Russia, President Trump's lawyers are reportedly exploring ways to build a case against Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. Washington Post reporter Rosalind S. Helderman joins CBSN to discuss these efforts to combat Mueller's investigation.
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
Iran accused the U.S. of escalating tensions in the region and said it's preparing its own response if Washington goes ahead with new strikes.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Most migrants who entered the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta have been returned to Morocco, Spain's authorities said Saturday.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.
Large Pride events in Hamburg and Amsterdam are underway after last week's deadly ramming attack in Berlin.
The body of a missing girl was found in the Passaic River in New Jersey after a two-day search, officials said.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Large Pride events in Hamburg and Amsterdam are underway after last week's deadly ramming attack in Berlin.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.
The expedition lost contact with its base camp after an avalanche struck Broad Peak as they attempted to scale the mountain.
Kyiv said the strikes had killed four people, and the city's mayor reported 15 people, including two boys aged 13 and 17, were wounded and transported to hospital.
French wine region under fire threat, latest on migrants entering Spanish territory, plus all about sake.
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
Actors Laysla de Oliveira and Jill Wagner are here to discuss the ongoing third season of the hit Paramount+ spy thriller "Lioness."
Anthropic claims its artificial intelligence models went rogue during testing and hacked into three other companies. Less than two weeks ago, OpenAI reported a similar incident for one of its models. Stephen Witt, author of "The Thinking Machine," joins to unpack the situation.
The U.S. government is investigating whether Iran is behind a cyberattack on water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 community water systems were impacted. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
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 families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Investigators are examining whether Iran was involved with a series of cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and other states. Nicole Sganga reports.
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
For the first time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office released a pair of emails allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, who said she had died shortly after she had been abducted. Tom Hanson reports.
Possible ransom notes released by the Pima County Sheriff's Department in the hopes of identifying Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper or kidnappers include specific details about Guthrie's white Apple Watch and allege that she died unexpectedly of a medical condition and "is buried in nature." CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks it down.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
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.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
French wine region under fire threat, latest on migrants entering Spanish territory, plus all about sake.
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"