Trump discusses phone call with Putin
President Trump said he mainly focused on the crisis in Venezuela in his hour-long conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Watch his remarks from the White House.
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Trump talks "Russain hoax" with Putin
President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone for over an hour. It was their first conversation since the release of the Mueller report. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump and Putin talk Mueller report in hour-long phone call
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone for the first time since Special Counsel Robert Mueller released his report. CBS News White House Correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more on what the two leaders discussed.
Plane makes fiery emergency landing
Russia investigators say 13 people have been killed, including two children, when a plane made a fiery plane landing in Moscow on Sunday. There were 78 passengers on board. Local reports said a fire was detected mid-flight.
Plane makes emergency landing in Russia
It’s a miracle anyone survived a fiery emergency landing in Russia on Sunday. The Aeroflot plane barreled down the runway, flames and smoke shooting out the back. Mola Lenghi reports.
At least 41 people killed on Russian jet
Russian investigators said they've recovered the black boxes from the jetliner that made a deadly emergency landing in Moscow. Forty-one people were killed when the plane burst into flames during a hard landing in Moscow Sunday. Roxana Saberi reports.
Deadly Russian plane fire under investigation
At least one American was among the 41 killed in a fiery plane crash in Moscow on Sunday. Passengers in the front jumped down emergency chutes as flames engulfed the rear. Roxana Saberi has more on the investigation.
Pompeo to meet with Russian officials
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has abruptly canceled a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and possibly Russian President Vladimir Putin next week in Sochi. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Republicans don't want Mueller to testify
The fight continues over the Mueller report. Now some Republican leaders are trying to convince the special counsel not to testify before Congress. Nancy Cordes explains.
Federal prosecutor to look into Russia probe
Attorney General William Barr has asked the U.S. Attorney in Connecticut, John Durham, to review the origins of the Russia investigation, making it the third third investigation of its kind. The Department of Justice's Office of Inspector General is examining the DOJ's handling of the investigation and the U.S. Attorney in Utah was previously asked to review aspects of the investigation.
Jim Sciutto on Russia & China's "Shadow War"
President Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G-20 summit in Japan next month. The meeting comes amid an escalation of what author Jim Sciutto calls a new type of warfare. Sciutto, CNN’s chief national security correspondent and anchor, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new book, "The Shadow War: Inside Russia's and China's Secret Operations to Defeat America." It highlights tactics he says both countries use to attack the U.S. and its allies. Sciutto also served as chief of staff to America's ambassador to China from 2011 to 2013.
Pompeo warns Lavrov about election meddling
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Russia, where he issued a stern warning against meddling in the U.S. election process. The two officials disagreed on a variety of issues beyond meddling, including Venezuela and Iran.
Trump Jr. strikes deal with Senate committee
The president's son, Donald Trump Jr. has agreed to answer questions from the Senate Intelligence Committee on his contact with Russians. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Pompeo meets with Putin
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Secretary Sergey Lavrov in Sochi earlier today. The trips come amid a number of disagreements between the U.S. and Russia, including Iran, Venezuela and election interference. Thomas Wright, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution Project on International Order and Strategy, joined CBSN for analysis.
Trump Jr. to testify before Senate committee
President Trump's oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., will return to Capitol Hill next month to testify in a Senate committee's Russia investigation. He was given a subpoena last week after skipping requests to testify. Nancy Cordes reports.
Russia welcomes delivery of ventilators from U.S. agency it banned
Delivery of 50 ventilators comes in exchange of "sincere humanitarian gestures," but it also highlights ongoing tension between Washington and Moscow.
Mueller report: Portions on Flynn to be public
A federal judge has ordered the release of some of the material withheld when the Mueller report was made public. It’s about former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and a phone call he had with Russia’s U.S. ambassador. It could reveal how others tried to obstruct Mueller’s investigation. Paula Reid reports.
AG defends review of Mueller probe
Attorney General William Barr defended his review of how the Russia investigation began. He said it will focus on U.S. intelligence gathering on associates of the Trump campaign in 2016. Paula Reid reports.
U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian bombers
Four Russian bombers and two fighter jets were intercepted near the coast of Alaska on Monday by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the organization said in a statement. The Russian planes were entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone when they were intercepted, but they remained in international airspace -- never entering American or Canadian airspace, according to NORAD.
Trump and Congress clash over investigations
A majority of Americans feel they have heard enough about the Mueller report, while over one-third wants to hear more, according to a new CBS News poll out Wednesday. Most say President Trump should cooperate with congressional investigators, but more than half want Democrats to drop the Russia matter and move on to other issues. CBSN's "Red and Blue" dives into the latest numbers.
Trump abruptly cuts off meeting with Dems
President Trump says congressional Democrats should stop investigating his presidency. He abruptly cut off a White House meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer Wednesday. The president says he was upset that Pelosi accused him of cover-ups. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump & Dems reached "full gridlock stage"
A huge blow-up between President Trump and Democratic leaders has done nothing to stop the rising call for impeachment hearings. Mr. Trump stormed out of a meeting with top Democrats at the White House Wednesday, three minutes after it started. Then he told reporters he won't work with Democrats until they stop investigating his administration. Major Garrett joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why "the people's business is being neglected."
Trump blows up infrastructure talks with Dems
President Trump is lashing out at Democrats as their investigations continue. He stormed out of a meeting on infrastructure with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and there are growing questions about whether the two sides can come together on key issues like the budget and immigration. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Trump expands AG's power over classified info
A potential clash looms between Attorney General William Barr and U.S. intelligence agencies after Barr was given extraordinary leeway to investigate the origins of the Russia investigation. Paula Reid reports.
Why Pelosi and Trump's relationship changed
Congressional reporter for Politico, Melanie Zanona, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss President Trump's decision to give Attorney General William Barr the power over what intelligence to declassify from the Russia probe, the president's escalating feud with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and growing calls from top Democrats to begin impeachment proceedings.
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War escalates, energy prices spike after Israeli strike on Iran gas field
As Iran retaliates for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, one analyst warns the war is "now hitting the plumbing of the global energy system."
ICE detainee deaths on record pace, with Afghan refugee latest to die
Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.
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Watch Live: Gabbard, intel officials testify at House hearing on threats to U.S.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and other top officials are appearing before the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday.
Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged leaks
The FBI is investigating Joe Kent — who resigned over the war with Iran — in connection with alleged leaks of classified information, sources say.
Pete Hegseth says "largest strike package yet" coming today in Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. has struck more than 7,000 targets across Iran since the war began.
Over a third of TSA officers call out at 3 major U.S. airports in single day
"The morale is getting worse by the day because no one knows when this is gonna end," said Cameron Cochems, a lead TSA officer in Boise, Idaho.
Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
Coast Guard investigating deaths of 2 crew members on barge off Alaska
Two tugboat crew members were killed and two others were injured in what the Coast Guard called a "confined space incident" aboard a barge in Alaska.
Rhode Island high school hockey team wins state title weeks after deadly rink shooting
Weeks after three of Colin Dorgan's family members were killed in a shooting at a Rhode Island hockey arena, he helped his team win the state championship.
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ICE detainee deaths on record pace, with Afghan refugee latest to die
Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.
Over a third of TSA officers call out at 3 major U.S. airports in single day
"The morale is getting worse by the day because no one knows when this is gonna end," said Cameron Cochems, a lead TSA officer in Boise, Idaho.
Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
Coast Guard investigating deaths of 2 crew members on barge off Alaska
Two tugboat crew members were killed and two others were injured in what the Coast Guard called a "confined space incident" aboard a barge in Alaska.
Pete Hegseth says "largest strike package yet" coming today in Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. has struck more than 7,000 targets across Iran since the war began.
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Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
U.S. gas prices rise as oil hits $111 a barrel
A barrel of Brent crude topped $111, while the U.S. benchmark also rose as the Iran war intensifies.
Wall Street is betting on Ukraine's drone technology
Swarmer is likely to be the first of many: a Ukrainian defense startup with an American face that leans on U.S. capital to scale production for both the Ukrainian and American militaries.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing economic uncertainty
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
How to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID and save time at airports
Travelers hoping to bypass some of the increasingly long wait times at U.S. airports can enroll in the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program, which is now operating at 65 locations.
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Pete Hegseth says "largest strike package yet" coming today in Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. has struck more than 7,000 targets across Iran since the war began.
Epstein's longtime lawyer to testify to House committee today
A lawyer who worked closely with Jeffrey Epstein for decades before becoming an executor of his estate will be questioned Thursday by the House Oversight Committee.
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Watch Live: Gabbard, intel officials testify at House hearing on threats to U.S.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and other top officials are appearing before the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday.
House Democrats walk out of tense briefing with Bondi over Epstein files
A group of House Democrats walked out of a closed-door briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi on the Jeffrey Epstein probe late Wednesday, as tensions over the DOJ's handling of the Epstein case continue to simmer.
Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged leaks
The FBI is investigating Joe Kent — who resigned this week over the war with Iran — in connection with alleged leaks of classified information, sources tell CBS News.
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Allina Health to be acquired by California-based nonprofit health system
Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
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Fugitive wanted in killing of Ecuadorian candidate arrested in Mexico
Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales is one of the alleged ringleaders of the Ecuadorian criminal gang "Los Lobos" and one of the country's most-wanted fugitives.
NATO allies eye anti-drone systems: "You need it as soon as possible"
An expert in modern warfare says Iran is highlighting NATO failures "to adapt to the drone threat," and Poland is using lessons from Ukraine to fix that.
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War escalates, energy prices spike after Israeli strike on Iran gas field
As Iran retaliates for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, one analyst warns the war is "now hitting the plumbing of the global energy system."
Costa Rica shutters its embassy in Cuba and orders diplomats to leave
Costa Rica on Wednesday closed its embassy in Havana and told Cuba's Communist government to pull its diplomats from Costa Rica.
Senate votes down effort to restrict Trump's Iran war powers
The Senate defeated a war powers resolution on Wednesday that aimed to block President Trump from ramping up the war with Iran, as the operation approaches a fourth week.
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Behind the rise of The Last Dinner Party
The band The Last Dinner Party is coming to the U.S. next week to tour its second album, "From the Pyre." The members of the band spoke to Anthony Mason about how they met, their rapid rise to fame and the support they've had along the way.
Inside the Vanity Fair Oscar party
For more than 30 years, Vanity Fair has thrown an exclusive Oscar's after party. This year, the magazine's new global editorial director Mark Guiducci decided to trim the guest list, didn't allow press inside and even required guests to put a sticker over their phone camera for privacy. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" and gives an up-close look at the party.
Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
Melissa Etheridge speaks with "CBS Mornings" about releasing her 17th studio album "Rise" later this month, writing about the loss of her son and grief.
Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
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Inside NVIDIA's new chip
NVIDIA's GTC conference brought big crowds to Silicon Valley this week, with hundreds of companies showcasing products powered by NVIDIA's chips. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
AI expert designs cancer vaccine for his dog
A tech entrepreneur in Australia, Paul Conyngham, said he used artificial intelligence to design a cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie. He joins CBS News with Páll Thordarson, director of the UNSW RNA Institute, who worked with Conyngham on the technology.
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.
Jury still deliberating in social media trial
Jury deliberations for a landmark social media addiction trial in California entered a fourth day Wednesday. CBS News' Elaine Quijano has the latest.
How the military is using AI in war
From intelligence to research and grant applications, artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in government and military operations.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
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.
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Fugitive wanted in killing of Ecuadorian candidate arrested in Mexico
Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales is one of the alleged ringleaders of the Ecuadorian criminal gang "Los Lobos" and one of the country's most-wanted fugitives.
Kouri Richins found guilty | "48 Hours" Podcast
Kouri Richins, Utah author and mother, was just found guilty for murder and attempted murder of her husband Eric Richins. The state accused her of killing him with a fentanyl-laced Moscow mule in 2022 after previously attempting to poison him via a sandwich on Valentine's Day. Monday evening the jury found her guilty on all counts including insurance fraud and forgery. In a special episode, "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales speaks with Skye Lazaro, former defense attorney for Richins, about the significance of the outcome and the key moments in court that let up to the verdict. This episode was recorded on March 17.
Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
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Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
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.
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Show and tell with The Last Dinner Party
The band The Last Dinner Party tell Anthony Mason how they met, their rapid rise to fame and the support they've had along the way.
Sneak peek: What the Neighbors Saw
ALL NEW: Late at night a couple watches as a rolled-up carpet is carted out of a nearby home. Soon after they learn the combative neighbor who lived there is missing. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, March 21 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. (Possible game delay)
3/18: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces tense confirmation hearing for DHS secretary job; DNI Tulsi Gabbard discusses Iran war on Capitol Hill.
WNBA players reach historic deal with league
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement. Jan Crawford has more.
Tax refund delays as IRS phases out paper checks
As the IRS pushes to phase out the use of paper checks, more than 800,000 tax filers are now facing delays in getting their refunds. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the details.