Trump on U.S. intel
In a recent tweet, President-elect Trump appeared to side with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange over U.S. intelligence. President of Diligence LLC Mike Baker, a former CIA covert operations officer, joins CBSN to discuss.
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Trump doubts hacking
President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter to slam U.S. intelligence officials over their investigation of Russian hacking during the 2016 presidential campaign. CBS News security contributor Frank Cilluffo joins CBSN with more.
Trump slams U.S. intel
President-elect Donald Trump is slamming U.S. intelligence officials amid the investigation into Russian hacking during the presidential campaign. Trump will meet with the heads of the FBI, CIA and the Director of National Intelligence on Friday. Politico White House correspondent Eli Stokols joins CBSN with more.
Former chiefs of staff
As part of the transition, incoming Chief of Staff Reince Priebus met last month with the men who have done the job for other presidents, including Andrew Card and Bill Daley. Card, who served under President George W. Bush for five years, and Daley, President Obama's chief of staff from 2011 to 2012, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's Twitter habits and his questioning of U.S. intelligence on Russian hacking.
Trump's Twitter tirades
After the election, President-elect Trump said he would become more restrained on Twitter -- but that doesn't seem to be the case. Bloomberg Politics co-managing editor John Heilemann, Washington Post political reporter Anne Gearan, and CBS News political analyst Jamelle Bouie join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
Russian hack details
CBS News has learned that there may be new cases of Russian cyberattacks, raising concerns that the hacks may have been more extensive than originally thought. Jeff Pegues has more.
Trump's inside info?
New York Daily News Washington bureau chief Cameron Joseph discusses President-elect Trump's doubts about the Russia election hack allegations.
Trump & Russia
After President Obama implemented sanctions against Russia for allegedly meddling in the U.S. presidential election, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would wait until Donald Trump is in the White House before attempting to smooth out relations. USA Today's Susan Page breaks down President-elect Trump's transition.
Trump transition analysis
President-elect Donald Trump says he still has doubts about the possibility of Russia influencing the U.S. presidential election. The New York Times' Mark Leibovich joins CBSN to discuss Trump's comments.
Trump's Russia hacking stance
CBS News political contributor and New York Times Magazine chief national correspondent Mark Leibovich joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's latest claim to have inside information on the U.S. election hacking, casting doubt on Russia's involvement.
Protect yourself from hackers
Cyber hacking made some of 2016's biggest headlines. Russia allegedly orchestrated an email hack against the Democratic National Committee, and Yahoo revealed a billion user accounts were compromised. Wall Street Journal personal tech columnist Joanna Stern joins "CBS This Morning" to offer practical tips for thwarting hackers.
Trump's divide with intel, GOP
USA Today's Washington bureau chief Susan Page joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how President-elect Donald Trump is casting doubts on the intelligence community's assessment of Russian influence on the U.S. elections, and how the Republicans will try to repeal Obamacare in the New Year.
Trump casts doubt on intel
President-elect Donald Trump is expressing more doubt that Russian hackers interfered with the U.S. election. As the Obama administration's sanctions against Russia go into effect, the president-elect will sit down this week for a full briefing with the heads of the U.S. intelligence community. Jan Crawford reports.
Russian hacking latest
A plane carrying expelled Russian diplomats took off from Washington early on New Year's Day. Hours earlier, Donald Trump continued to openly doubt intelligence saying Russia interfered in the election and even claimed he himself would release more information on the hacking this week. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Confronting Russia in cyber age
Kimberly Marten, political science professor at Barnard College and Columbia University in New York, and James Norton, president and founder of cybersecurity firm Play-Action Strategies, join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the U.S. sanctions on Russia and how the country is confronting Vladimir Putin's government in the cyber age.
Response to Russia sanctions
President-elect Donald Trump praised Russian President Vladimir Putin for not immediately retaliating over sanctions imposed by the Obama administration for alleged cyberattacks targeting the U.S. election. While Mr. Trump will have authority to overturn the sanctions, he would face considerable opposition in Congress from Democrats and Republicans. Paula Reid reports.
Russian hackers
The U.S. intelligence community is blaming Russia for cyberattacks on the Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman in an effort to upend the election. Jeff Pegues reports on how Russian hackers may have infiltrated American computer systems and how they covered their tracks.
Russian diplomats depart
Within hours of Vladimir Putin's announcement that U.S. diplomats would not be expelled from Russia, a convoy of Russians from one of the compounds closed by the Obama administration arrived at the Russian embassy in Washington. Intelligence experts said the sanctions would have little impact on Russian covert operations. Jan Crawford reports.
Putin's next move
In an unexpected move, Russian President Vladimir Putin declined to take retaliatory measures against the U.S. after dozens of Russians were expelled from the country. Elizabeth Palmer has more on Putin's strategy and the message he is trying to send to Donald Trump.
Russian sanctions fallout
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will not expel U.S. diplomats in response to Obama's sanctions on Russia over hacking during the campaign. Instead, he's waiting until President-elect Donald Trump comes into power, hoping for improvement in U.S.-Russia relations. The Hill's Jordan Fabian breaks down the impact of the Russia sanctions.
Trump on Russia sanctions
President-elect Donald Trump says "we ought to get on with our lives," rather than focus on Russian hacking and sanctions. This week he also had harsh words for President Obama's handling of the transition of power. Bloomberg's John Heilemann joins CBSN with more.
U.S.-Russia sanctions
After President Obama imposed santions on Russia for hacking during the campaign, Russian President Vladimir Putin called it a "provocation." New York Times correspondent David Sanger joins CBSN to discuss the sanctions, and how this dispute will impact President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with Russia.
NYT's David Sanger on Russia
New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger has written extensively about Russia's efforts to influence the 2016 election. In his latest article, Sanger called U.S. government actions against Russian meddling "the strongest American response yet to a state-sponsored cyberattack." Sanger joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the impact of the U.S. retaliation.
Syria cease-fire mostly holds
The Syrian cease-fire agreement appears to be mostly holding after it went into effect midnight local time. The deal was brokered by Russia and Turkey, two countries on opposite sides of the civil war. If the cease-fire lasts, peace talks are scheduled for January. Holly Williams reports from Istanbul.
Heilemann on Russian sanctions
Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's response to Russian sanctions imposed by President Obama, and whether the Obama administration is trying to box in Mr. Trump before he takes office.
Acting attorney general issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization fund"
The order came after Republican senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
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U.S.-Iran negotiations set to begin Monday, Trump says, after calling off strikes
President Trump said negotiations with Iran are set to begin Monday after announcing on Saturday that he canceled a pending attack on Iran.
Trump admin. touts its transparency. Yet few Iran war details have been shared.
The Trump administration is offering the public less information about the Iran war and its direction, even as the costs continue to mount.
Sen. Moreno says ex-son-in-law Max Miller shouldn't serve in Congress
GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio said his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, shouldn't serve in Congress amid swirling abuse claims, as Miller vowed to stay in the race for another term and strongly denied all allegations of misconduct.
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ICE detentions set Trump-era high in July, as immigration crackdown widens
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.
Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting suspect identified after 3 killed, 7 wounded
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
What's behind the $4B funding cut for California's high-speed rail?
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump "has to try to figure out a way out of" Iran war
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly also voiced concerns about the Pentagon's funding requests, calling the approach "irresponsible — and now they want a blank check."
Fast-moving wildfires in Washington destroy hundreds of homes
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called the blazes burning through the area the "worst natural disaster our region has faced."
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Acting attorney general issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization fund"
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Rep. Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after "hit-skip crash" in Toledo, police say
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur's office said the congresswoman was a passenger and she was on her way to a church service when her vehicle was struck on Sunday.
Sen. Moreno says ex-son-in-law Max Miller shouldn't serve in Congress
GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio said his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, shouldn't serve in Congress amid swirling abuse claims, as Miller vowed to stay in the race for another term and strongly denied all allegations of misconduct.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Rep. Mike Turner join Margaret Brennan.
Rep. Turner says infrastructure should be "hardened" as U.S. probes water cyberattack
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said critical infrastructure assets "need to be hardened" as investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind malicious cyber activity that affected technology at water systems in U.S. states last week.
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Hugging Face CEO calls hack by rogue OpenAI model "very weird and unprecedented"
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
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Acting attorney general issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization fund"
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Hugging Face CEO calls hack by rogue OpenAI model "very weird and unprecedented"
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
Rep. Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after "hit-skip crash" in Toledo, police say
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur's office said the congresswoman was a passenger and she was on her way to a church service when her vehicle was struck on Sunday.
Sen. Moreno says ex-son-in-law Max Miller shouldn't serve in Congress
GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio said his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, shouldn't serve in Congress amid swirling abuse claims, as Miller vowed to stay in the race for another term and strongly denied all allegations of misconduct.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Rep. Mike Turner join Margaret Brennan.
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She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
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.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
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.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
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.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
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.
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Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 2, 2026.
Firefighting helicopters collide in Greece amid European wildfire crisis
The aircraft were Bell helicopters operating over the Psatha area west of Athens, each with a two-person crew.
Trump admin. touts its transparency. Yet few Iran war details have been shared.
The Trump administration is offering the public less information about the Iran war and its direction, even as the costs continue to mount.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 2, 2026.
Spain's Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge
Dozens died, and the tiny enclave of Ceuta was thrown into chaos earlier this week after a rush of migrants entered from Morocco.
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Scarlett Johansson, skin care mogul
Actress Scarlett Johansson has played many roles in her career – and now, the Tony-winner and two-time Oscar-nominee has taken on another: launching her new line of products, called The Outset, designed for people with sensitive skin (like hers). She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her skin struggles, and how husband Colin Jost has been a "guinea pig" for her products. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Art made of money
Philadelphia-based artist Stacey Lee Webber has invested small coins and bills into her sculptures and jewelry – art made entirely of money. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks with the money-making artist whose creations can cost a pretty penny. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
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Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of Bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?
Summer movies are experiencing a renaissance
The summer blockbuster may be having its own blockbuster comeback. After years of streaming dominance, audiences are again packing theaters. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
A new high for roller coasters
Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on how the ups-and-downs of today's amusement park industry are being ridden via new technologies in roller coaster design, including the New Texas Giant (a hybrid wooden-and-steel roller coaster), and the Tormenta Rampaging Run (a "giga dive" coaster), at Six Flags Over Texas. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
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Hugging Face CEO calls hack by rogue OpenAI model "very weird and unprecedented"
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
CEO of AI firm Hugging Face on OpenAI hack
ChatGPT maker OpenAI revealed that its technology hacked into another AI company on its own during internal testing. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, whose company was hacked, described the "very weird and unprecedented" incident in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" -- and offered suggestions on how future incidents could be prevented.
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.
Resistance grows nationwide against AI data center boom
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications of such facilities in their backyards, are fighting back. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa examines the drive to construct AI data centers, and the debate between opponents and AI advocates. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Does your phone eavesdrop on you?
When ads pop up on your phone for products after you've happened to mention them, is it an indication that advertisers are eavesdropping on you? Correspondent David Pogue checks out the facts about highly-targeted advertising, and why it sometimes gets weirdly specific. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
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.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
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.
How plants feel
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 sent to the U.S.
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.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
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.
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New details on deadly In-N-Out shooting
New details are emerging about this weekend's deadly mass shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. At least three people were killed in the attack and seven others wounded. Lindsey Reiser reports.
Officials give update on In-N-Out shooting
Idaho authorities on Sunday offered new details about Saturday's shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant that killed three people and wounded several others. Jericka Duncan anchored CBS News' coverage.
Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
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.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
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.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
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.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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U.K. gyms built with knives taken off streets
More than ten tons of weapons from Britain's streets have been melted down and transformed into outdoor gyms across London. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports.
Dog rescue hires a cat to help boost adoptions
Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco has brought on a cat to help determine how open the adoptable canines are to living with a feline. Itay Hod reports.
Inside the new melanoma treatment TIL
A treatment for advanced melanoma that's newly approved by the FDA is giving cancer patients new hope. Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte, or "TIL" therapy, uses an individual's own tumor to help fight the disease. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Some in Gen Z ditching smartphones
Gen Z grew up glued to smartphones, but a growing number are choosing to disconnect. They're ditching social media and, in some cases, their smartphones altogether. CBS News' Maya Blackstone reports.
Revisiting President Herbert Hoover's legacy
In West Branch, Iowa, the newly reimagined Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum wants to shed a fresh light on what historians consider a mixed legacy. Lana Zak reports.