Russian officials to meet alleged spy accused of trading sex for favors
The Russian embassy said in a Facebook post that consular officials will meet with Butina and will provide her "all necessary help"
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Some say the commander in chief giving more credence to Putin's word than to U.S. intelligence agencies, creating a hardship for those who serve
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Trump says he'd hold Putin accountable
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White House clarifies Trump's comments
The White House is clarifying President Trump's comments about whether he believes Russia is still trying to interfere with U.S. elections. It comes as more lawmakers are criticizing the Mr. Trump for his remarks during a press conference with Vladimir Putin. Niall Stanage, White House columnist for The Hill, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
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President Trump addressed Russian meddling in an interview Wednesday night with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor
Trump on his meeting with Putin
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor, President Trump publicly blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russian meddling in the 2016 election. He also revealed what he told Putin about meddling, when they talked privately at a summit earlier this week.
Woman accused of being a Russian spy
Federal prosecutors are accusing a 29-year-old woman of being a Russian spy. They say Maria Butina allegedly "took steps to develop relationships with American politicians." CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Trump says he believes U.S. intel, but declines to say Putin lied
President Trump sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor after returning from his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
WH backtracks Trump's comments on Russia
The White House is walking back again after Trump told reporter's "no" when asked if Russia is currently targeting the U.S. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told CBS News' Major Garrett the president was actually saying "no" to answering questions.
Trump touts success of Putin meeting
President Trump claims no U.S. president has been tougher on Russia than him, as fallout continues over his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. New York Magazine national correspondent Gabe Debenedetti joins CBSN with a look at Mr. Trump's remarks.
Rep. Ros-Lehtinen on Trump's Russia comments
Florida Republican Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen joins CBSN with her take on President Trump's comments at the Helsinki summit. She says Russia is "an adversary, not a friend" and calls Putin "a problem for the United States." Ros-Lehtinen went on to say that Mr. Trump "continues to fight the truth and he should not fight with reality."
Trump on whether he holds Putin responsible for election meddling: "I would, because he's in charge of the country"
The commander in chief sat down for his second interview with CBS News' Jeff Glor in the last few days
WH on Trump's reversal of Russia comment
In Wednesday's press briefing, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders defended President Trump's reversal of his comments on Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election from the Helsinki summit Monday.
Trump on Russia targeting the U.S.
At a Cabinet meeting Wednesday, President Trump said "no" when a reporter asked if he believes Russia is still targeting the United States. Later, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that the president's "no" was in reference to answering questions.
Trump vs. U.S. intelligence findings
President Trump said Tuesday he accepts the U.S. intelligence community's conclusion that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, but said it could have been done by "other people" as well. CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend joins CBSN to discuss the response.
Trump says he's been tough on Russia
President Trump denied that Russia is still targeting the U.S., once again parting ways with the conclusions of the U.S. intelligence community. Mr. Trump also told reporters at a Cabinet meeting that there's "never been a president as tough on Russia as I have been."
Trump attacks summit critics
One day after President Trump said he accepts U.S. intelligence community findings that Russia meddled in the 2016 election, the president lashed out at his critics on Twitter. He wrote that top intelligence officials "loved" the news conference he held with Russian Vladimir Putin. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
White House defends Trump's walk-back of Russia comments
"The president saw a need to clarify the position," White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Prosecutors want suspected covert Russian agent kept in jail
Accused foreign agent Maria Butina allegedly offered sex in exchange for placement at a special interest group
Trump claims he misspoke about Russian meddling
President Trump on Tuesday said he accepts the U.S. intelligence community's findings that Russia interfered with the election. His comments came one day after he failed to blame Russia during a press conference with Vladimir Putin, sparking criticism from members of his own party. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Grand jury indicts Russian national Maria Butina
Butina was arrested Sunday and is alleged to have tried to infiltrate U.S. political organizations on behalf of a high-ranking Russian official
Trump backtracks on summit statements
President Trump backtracked Tuesday on statements he made disputing the U.S. intelligence community's assessment that Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential election. The Hill's Julia Manchester joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest.
Lawmakers respond to Trump-Putin summit
President Trump is facing criticism over remarks he made following his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Lawmakers are criticizing Mr. Trump over his comments that he believes Putin -- who said Russia did not interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election despite assessments by U.S. intelligence agencies that says otherwise. Molly Hooper, CBSN political contributor and Capitol Hill reporter for The Hill, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest.
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Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
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Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, according to defense officials.
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1 missing U.S. soldier in Morocco was trying to save another, officials say
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SCOTUS lets redistricting ruling take effect immediately, sparking angry exchange
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
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Coinbase to lay off 700 workers as crypto company embraces AI
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Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said.
Infamous drug lord pens letters from U.S. prison, citing "cruel punishment"
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Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
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Education Dept. probing all-women's Smith College for admitting trans women
The U.S. Department of Education says it's opened an investigation into Smith College, an all-women's institution in Massachusetts, for admitting transgender women.
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A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
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Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia. National Public Radio correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with neurologist Dr. Jonathan Rosand about how making changes to your daily habits might just be the prescription needed.
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U.K. counter-terror police investigate arson at ex-London synagogue
Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital.
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Hantavirus possibly transmitted human to human on stricken cruise ship, WHO says
The WHO said Tuesday that Spain would allow the vessel to dock in the Canary Islands for a "full investigation" and "full disinfection."
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested as U.S. guides ships through Strait of Hormuz
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The U.S. military says it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people, as the number of recent strikes continues to ramp up.
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Dolly Parton shares health update
In a video posted to social media on Monday, Dolly Parton said she's been having immune and digestive issues, plus chronic kidney stones. Parton, who canceled a previously postponed Las Vegas residency, said her health is "improving every day" but she isn't performance-ready.
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"CBS Mornings" reveals the nominees for six major categories for the 79th annual Tony Awards, which air June 7 on CBS.
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni reach settlement
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Beyoncé returned to the Met Gala and was joined by Blue Ivy and Jay-Z. Celebrities wore colorful, intricate garments, paying homage to the Met's exhibit "Costume Art" and the dress code "Fashion is Art." PEOPLE's Brittany Talarico joins CBS News with more highlights.
2026 Tony Awards nominations are announced. See the full list.
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Coinbase to lay off 700 workers as crypto company embraces AI
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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.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
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In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
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Judge apologizes to Cole Allen for treatment
A federal judge apologized to Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting case, for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions at the D.C. jail where he's being held. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Gunman shot near Washington Monument
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Cole Allen moved off suicide watch
Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was moved off suicide watch in jail ahead of his appearance in court on Monday. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
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In a video posted to social media on Monday, Dolly Parton said she's been having immune and digestive issues, plus chronic kidney stones. Parton, who canceled a previously postponed Las Vegas residency, said her health is "improving every day" but she isn't performance-ready.
Pentagon on Iran war, Strait of Hormuz
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine held a presser at the Pentagon and discussed Project Freedom, a U.S. operation in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' James LaPorta and Ramy Inocencio have more.
Tony Awards nominees revealed
"CBS Mornings" reveals the nominees for six major categories for the 79th annual Tony Awards, which air June 7 on CBS.
Man on hantavirus-stricken cruise ship speaks
The World Health Organization said a cruise ship quarantined off West Africa will continue to Spain's Canary Islands after two passengers with the dangerous hantavirus are medically evacuated. Seven passengers are believed to have gotten the virus and three have died. Tom Hanson has more on the outbreak, and CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins to discuss what to know about hantavirus.
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni reach settlement
Just weeks before they were set to go to trial, "It Ends With Us" co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. Jericka Duncan reports.