As Trump sows doubt, U.S. NATO commander oversees war games
President Trump appears to pivot away from Ukraine and America's NATO allies, as the alliance rehearses for a theoretical invasion of Europe.
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Trump's Ukraine policy alarms Europe leaders
There is alarm in Europe as leaders try to come to terms with the major foreign policy shift on Ukraine from the Trump administration. This week President Trump blamed Ukraine for Russia's invasion and when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy said Mr. Trump was living in a "disinformation space," Mr. Trump called Zelenskyy a dictator. Sarah Wheaton, chief policy correspondent for Politico Europe, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Trump's Ukraine comments rattling European allies
The diplomatic dispute between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has upended international protocols and rattled U.S. allies in Europe. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins to discuss.
NATO holds military drills amid growing tensions
In Romania, which shares a border with Ukraine, NATO is holding its largest combat exercises of the year. The drills come as European leaders are expressing rising concern over the military alliance's future amid President Trump's shifting U.S. foreign policy. Haley Ott reports.
Trump to meet with French and British leaders
One day after an angry exchange between Presidents Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy met in Kyiv with Keith Kellogg, Mr. Trump's special envoy. A planned joint news conference was canceled, but Zelenskyy said they had a "good discussion," and it gives him hope of reaching an agreement with the U.S. The Ukraine war will be the topic when Mr. Trump meets at the White House with the French president and British prime minister. Robert Costa has the latest.
What does Russia want from peace talks?
One day after President Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator and two days after he falsely claimed Ukraine started the war with Russia, Zelenskyy met Thursday with Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg. Barbara Starr, senior fellow with the University of Southern California's Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
U.S. cancels news conference with Zelenskyy
The U.S. canceled a joint news conference Thursday between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Trump's envoy to the European nation amid a public rift between the two world leaders. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.
Zelenskyy meets with U.S. officials
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with the U.S. envoy to Ukraine and Russia a day after President Trump called him a dictator. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
NATO military drills highlight new fears
As NATO conducts large-scale military exercises, European allies worry about the future of U.S. backing amid President Trump's attacks on Ukraine and its leadership.
Vice President Vance to give remarks at CPAC
Vice President JD Vance will deliver remarks Thursday at the Conservative Political Action Conference. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Trump calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy a "dictator"
President Trump drew bipartisan criticism after he called Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator without elections." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Trump calls himself king in social media post
President Trump on Wednesday posted a social media message that read in part "long live the king" as he announced his administration's challenge to congestion pricing in New York City. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on that and Mr. Trump's comments about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump calls Zelenskyy a dictator: What to know
President Trump on Wednesday called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator and accused him of duping America into providing billions of dollars in assistance. Mr. Trump had previously blamed Ukraine for Russia's invasion. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Elizabeth Palmer have the latest.
Breaking down Trump's claims about Zelenskyy
As President Trump prepares to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending his invasion of Ukraine, he picked up his rhetorical attacks on the president of the invaded country, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Elizabeth Palmer has been monitoring the situation.
Trump calls Zelenskyy a "dictator" after blaming Ukraine for Russia's invasion
"A Dictator without Elections, Zelenskyy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left," President Trump wrote.
Global implications of Trump's Zelenskyy criticism
Nearly three years into the war in Ukraine, another one has broken out between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and President Trump. Margaret Brennan explains.
Where does U.S. money to Ukraine go?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is accusing President Trump of spreading disinformation after Trump's Mar-a-Lago news conference remarks on Tuesday. Mark Cancian, senior adviser with the defense and security department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins "The Daily Report" to help clarify.
How could Trump-Zelenskyy feud affect talks?
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's relationship appears to be dissolving as the two leaders exchange criticisms. Trump called Zelenskyy a dictator after the Ukrainian leader accused Trump of spreading disinformation. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports.
JB Pritzker takes jabs at Trump tariffs
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker slammed President Trump during his State of the State address on Wednesday, saying tariffs would increase the cost of everyday goods. Pritzker, a chief critic of Mr. Trump, could be one of the many Democrats hoping to run for president in 2028. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" with analysis.
Trump calls Zelenskyy a "dictator"
President Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator" in a social media post on Wednesday. The back-and-forth comes a day after the U.S. and Russia met to discuss a peace plan for the war in Ukraine. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump slams Zelenskyy, envoy in Ukraine
Tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are rising over the U.S. efforts to work with Russia's Vladimir Putin to end the war with Ukraine. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
U.S. envoy in Ukraine after Trump blames Zelenskyy for Russia's invasion
Moscow gloats, Ukraine's leader says Trump is operating in a Russian "disinformation space" as the U.S. president echoes Putin's own defense of his war.
Zelenskyy: Trump in a "disinformation space"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said President Trump is living in a Russian "disinformation space" after Mr. Trump seemingly blamed Ukraine for Russia's invasion. For reaction to the comments, CBS News was joined by Nina Khrushcheva, professor in the Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs of International Affairs at the New School and great-granddaughter of former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev.
Trump suggests Ukraine started war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to comments made by President Trump, who suggested that Ukraine started the war and not Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion nearly three years ago. Meanwhile, the Kremlin says Mr. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet in person before the end of next week.
Trump executive order for regulatory agencies
President Trump has signed an executive order meant to give him more control over regulatory government agencies. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump "wasn't worried" during White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
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New details emerge on shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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Iran's foreign minister returns to Pakistan after U.S. envoys' trip canceled
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Islamabad on Sunday, where he is expected to participate in talks focused on ending the war with the U.S., Iranian state media reported.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Trump says he "wasn't making it that easy" for Secret Service during shooting
In an interview with "60 Minutes," President Trump described the moment he was rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a gunman charged a security checkpoint.
Human remains found in search for missing Florida doctoral student
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, whose body was found Friday.
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
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Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
Human remains found in search for missing Florida doctoral student
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, whose body was found Friday.
Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says
The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday.
Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.
5 injured in shooting near Indiana University following Little 500 races
Police said the shooting occurred after a fight outside Five Guys. The victims were women between the ages of 17 to 22 years old.
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Prediction markets in hot seat over rogue bettors and insider trading
Incidents in which people apparently used exclusive knowledge to score handsome profits raise the question: Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events - or dens of insider trading?
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
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Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says
The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday.
Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth join Margaret Brennan.
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
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Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says
The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday.
At least 16 dead in strikes across Ukraine and Russia on Chernobyl anniversary
Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia killed at least 16 people, authorities said, as the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by attacks near the plant.
Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sam Vinograd and AT Smith on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd and CBS News law enforcement analyst AT Smith that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
Kacey Musgraves on "Middle of Nowhere"
A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including acclaimed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
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How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
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Human remains found in search for missing Florida doctoral student
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, whose body was found Friday.
Breakdown of correspondents' dinner shooting
Nancy Cordes has a timeline of Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, details on the suspect and info on the site of the attack.
U.K. ambassador: "Very confident" of security
Sir Christian Turner, the British ambassador to the U.S., told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is "very confident" that King Charles and Queen Camilla will have the "very best security" in their visit to the White House this week.
Podcast helps Louisiana police arrest 4 suspects in girl's 1982 murder
Police credited the podcast with generating crucial tips from the public and prompting new witnesses to approach investigators.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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6 questions from Ben Sasse's town hall
As he battles stage four pancreatic cancer, former Sen. Ben Sasse takes questions on his health, American health care, the state of the country and more in this CBS News Things That Matter town hall.
4/26/2026: Shots Fired; Ben Sasse; The Pigeon Mafia
First, President Donald Trump: The 2026 60 Minutes Interview. Then, Ben Sasse: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, a report on the pigeon mafia.
4/26: CBS Weekend News
Breakdown of White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting; alleged gunman wrote that he expected more security.
Trump dismisses attack conspiracy theories
In an extended 60 Minutes interview, President Trump dismissed White House Correspondents' Dinner attack conspiracy theories, saying people spreading them are "more sick than they are con people."
Tony Dokoupil on political violence in America
Tony Dokoupil shares his thoughts on Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.