Manafort’s lawyer speaks
Paul Manafort's attorney, Kevin Downing, spoke outside of the courthouse on Monday after Manafort and Richard Gates pleaded not guilty to 12 charges related to the special counsel's Russia investigation. Watch his remarks.
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Russia probe next steps
CBS News confirms an arrest is expected as early as today in connection with special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe. Chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports on what the indictment means for the case.
Russia probe arrest expected
CBS News has confirmed with multiple sources that a federal grand jury has approved charges in connection with Russia investigation, and the sealed indictment is expected to be made public sometime today. Jeff Pegues reports.
Dickerson weighs in
With a possible arrest coming down in Robert Mueller's investigation, Chief Washington correspondent and moderator of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson provides his insight on the top political stories heading into the new week.
Russia indictment
President Trump has called the investigation on Russian meddling in the 2016 election a "Witch Hunt," but the first arrest could come as early as Monday. Sources tell CBS News that a federal grand jury has approved Special Counsel Robert Mueller's first charges in the case. Paula Reid reports.
Russia probe charges
David Nakamura, White House reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN to discuss the political fallout of the charges.
Mueller's probe
CBS News chief Washington correspondent and "Face the Nation" anchor John Dickerson discusses the political implications of the first charges in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
White House silence
President Trump spent Saturday at his Virginia golf course, refraining from directly responding to news that a federal grand jury has approved charges relating to Robert Mueller's investigation. Errol Barnett has more.
Mueller charges
Sources confirmed to CBS News that a federal grand jury has approved Robert Mueller's first charges related to the Russia investigation. We could learn who is being charged with what as early as Monday. Paula Reid reports.
Russia probe charges
CBS News can confirm that charges have been filed in the Russia probe led by special counsel Robert Mueller. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid and CBSN political contributor and national political reporter for RealClearPolitics Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN earlier with details of the initial reports.
First charges in Russia probe?
The first charges in the Russia election meddling investigation have been filed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller CNN reported Friday night. It was approved by a federal grand jury and sealed by a federal judge, but it looks like we may have to wait a few days to get all the details. Errol Barnett reports.
Mueller charges: Report
CNN is reporting that the first charges have been filed in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, but have yet to confirm what the charges are. CBS News has not independently confirmed the report. CBSN political contributor and Associative Press White House correspondent Zeke Miller joins CBSN with the latest on the investigation.
Trump dossier
President Trump is discrediting the dossier linking his campaign to Russia after it was uncovered that the Clinton campaign funded part of it. After the FBI confirmed some aspects of the document, special counsel Robert Mueller announces his team is investigating it. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Trump campaign & WikiLeaks
Julian Assange confirmed Wednesday that a Trump campaign consultant contacted him. CBSN political contributors Zeke Miller, AP White House Reporter, and Sabrina Siddiqui of the Guardian join "Red & Blue" to discuss developments in the investigation into Russian election interference.
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WikiLeaks founder confirms that Trump campaign consultant contracted him; could Corker's seat go blue?
Trump dismisses dossier
President Trump called it a "disgrace" Wednesday that Democrats helped pay for some of the information in a dossier of allegations against him. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
"Putin's Revenge"
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Michael Kirk joined "Red and Blue" to discuss his latest film for Frontline, "Putin's Revenge." The two-part documentary takes a closer look at Russian President Vladimir Putin's rise to power, and why he has so much disdain for American democracy.
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Did Clinton and the DNC help fund research for the Trump dossier?; Flake will not seek re-election for the senate
Trump Russia Dossier
CBSN political contributor and Boston Herald columnist Michael Graham and Molly Hooper of "The Hill" join "Red & Blue" to discuss The Washington Post's report that claims Hillary Clinton's campaign helped fund research for the now-infamous Trump dossier.
Nunes on Russia probe
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes announced Tuesday that his committee would investigate a 2010 uranium deal struck with Russia amid allegations that Russian nuclear officials may have engaged in activities like bribery and extortion in their pursuit of uranium. Hear his remarks.
Protecting US extends into space
Space used to be a safe haven, one that the United States dominated. But in the last decade Russia and China have caught up, creating a three-way space race. As tensions with North Korea escalate, the U.S. military is preparing for a potential war above. Bianna Golodryga reports.
A daughter's mission to find missing mom
Nadia Ford retraces the steps she took in her homeland of Russia to find her mother, Alla Aleksenko, who disappeared in October 2014.
New "48 Hours"
A new episode of "48 Hours" this week takes a look at an international manhunt for a murderer. A mistake caught on traffic cameras may have exposed the suspect. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant joined CBSN to break down this story.
Sessions on Capitol Hill
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in a regular oversight hearing Wednesday. But Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation was on the mind of many in the room. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more.
Sessions testimony
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified under oath Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the first time since his confirmation hearings. The grilling quickly got around to Russian meddling in the U.S. election, and whether Sessions had misled the committee about his contacts with the Russian ambassador. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest AI companies signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
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New text messages from days after alleged gang rape at Cornell University
CBS News New York has exclusively obtained screenshots from a source presented as text messages between Jane Doe and one of the defendants in a lawsuit alleging rape at a fraternity house at Cornell University in 2024.
Hegseth to announce a 20% cut to generals and admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to call for a 20% cut in the number of generals and admirals across the U.S. military on Wednesday, a Pentagon official told CBS News.
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Iran says it expects response to ceasefire plan already rejected by Trump
President Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty in wife's murder
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.
Attorney says there's "no evidence" Lindsay Clancy admitted killing her kids
In a surprising turn in Lindsay Clancy's first hearing since her mistrial in early September, her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued that there was no evidence she killed her kids.
What to know as Tennessee plans to execute first woman in 200 years
Christa Pike is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday in Tennessee. If it proceeds as planned, she would be the first woman executed in Tennessee since at least 1820.
Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes at heated Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his handling of his investigations into President Trump during a Senate hearing that grew contentious at several points.
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Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says
Hundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post.
Attorney says there's "no evidence" Lindsay Clancy admitted killing her kids
In a surprising turn in Lindsay Clancy's first hearing since her mistrial in early September, her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued that there was no evidence she killed her kids.
2 indicted in connection with counterfeit Ozempic scheme in Florida
Two Indian citizens are accused of smuggling counterfeit Ozempic to distributors in the U.S. at discounted prices.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty in wife's murder
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.
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Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says
Hundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post.
Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
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Hegseth to announce a 20% cut to generals and admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to call for a 20% cut in the number of generals and admirals across the U.S. military on Wednesday, a Pentagon official told CBS News.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
2 indicted in connection with counterfeit Ozempic scheme in Florida
Two Indian citizens are accused of smuggling counterfeit Ozempic to distributors in the U.S. at discounted prices.
Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.
Thune to ramp up midterm campaign stops as GOP defends Senate majority
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is set to travel to states with key Senate races in the coming weeks as the GOP fights to hold on to its majority in the upper chamber.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Pope Leo draws massive crowds in France. Is Catholicism making a comeback?
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about writing his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
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Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering wife
Caleb Flynn, a pastor and former "American Idol" contestant, was convicted by a jury Tuesday of murdering his wife. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Author John Grisham on "The French Illusion"
Author John Grisham has published over 50 bestselling books. Now, Grisham is breaking into the spy genre with "The French Illusion," which tells the story of a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
Blu DeTiger is excited for her new album
Emerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger started on TikTok and moved on to share the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her music, including her upcoming album, "N.Y. Baby."
Country star speaks out on AI data centers
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
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Trump says AI leaders can police themselves
President Trump said he sees no need for the government to rein in or slow down artificial intelligence development. After meeting with a group of major tech leaders on Tuesday, he stuck with that position. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump and tech leaders sign AI "constitution"
President Trump met with key AI leaders at the White House on Tuesday, with the group signing what Mr. Trump called an AI "constitution" aimed at self-policing and safety. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
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.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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"American Idol" contestant found guilty of murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant and music pastor, was found guilty of murdering his wife. Ian Lee has details from the court.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney questions killings
CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down why Lindsay Clancy's attorney might have decided now to question whether she committed the killings of her three children during a hearing on the timing of a potential new trial.
U.K. police defend letting terror suspects go
British authorities defended their decision to let a group of young men go free, even as investigators look into a suspected terror plot near an air base there that was used by the U.S. military in its war against Iran. Ramy Inocencio reports from London.
Details on latest Lindsay Clancy hearing
Lindsay Clancy was back in court on Tuesday, her first appearance since a mistrial was declared earlier this month. Clancy's attorney argued for the first time that there is no evidence that Clancy killed her three small children, something he did not dispute in her first trial. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer argues against retrial
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney cast doubt Tuesday on whether she committed the murders of her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has new details.
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NASA plans Starliner test flight after astronauts got stuck at space station
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Ethics expert on Trump's new TV ads
Christopher Swartz, former acting chief of ethics law at the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the controversy over a series of new White House television ads paid for by taxpayers.
"American Idol" contestant found guilty of murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant and music pastor, was found guilty of murdering his wife. Ian Lee has details from the court.
A nor'easter newlywed story
After North Carolina got battered by the nor'easter last Friday, a couple had few guests who could make it to Hatteras Island for their wedding. So, they turned to social media to invite everyone on the island to celebrate.
Update on key races 35 days before midterms
A new poll from Marist shows Democrats leading the Senate and gubernatorial races in Ohio just 35 days before the midterms. CBS News' political director Fin Gómez breaks it down.