Democratic Sen. Jon Tester announces run for reelection in Montana
Tester's move is a boost to Democrats' hopes of maintaining a seat in the GOP-leaning state as they try to hang on to their narrow Senate majority.
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Zinke wins GOP nomination in race for new Montana House seat
Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has won an unexpectedly tight race to become the Republican nominee in the race for a new U.S. House seat representing western Montana.
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First charges in Russia investigation to be revealed Monday; Trucking industry faces serious driver shortage
Offshore drilling plan
President Trump is moving to vastly expand offshore drilling, from the Atlantic to Arctic Oceans. The Sierra Club's lands protection program director Athan Manuel joins CBSN to discuss why environment groups are calling the plan "shameful" and "dangerous."
Whitefish deal questions
Some in Congress are calling for an investigation into the huge government contract awarded to a tiny company, Whitefish Energy, to help rebuild Puerto Rico's power grid. David Begnaud reports from Whitefish, Montana, the headquarters of the company -- and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's hometown.
Tracking down Whitefish Energy
The White House is denying that political connections led to a contract to restore electricity in Puerto Rico. The $300 million contract was awarded to a small electrical company in Whitefish, Montana, which is also the hometown of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. David Begnaud reports.
Whitefish Energy
A tiny Montana company scored a $300 million, no-bid contract to rebuild Puerto Rico's electrical grid. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud went to Whitefish, Montana, to find out more.
Whitefish Energy controversy
When Hurricane Maria knocked out power to Puerto Rico last month, Whitefish Energy had only two employees -- and no experience with a disaster of that magnitude. It now has a $300 million contract to restore power on the island. Members of the House Natural Resources Committee are questioning why the company was chosen.
Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke lands job at mining firm
Zinke says his work won't constitute lobbying
David Bernhardt confirmed as Interior Secretary
Democrats have called for Bernhardt to be investigated for his previous conduct as an oil and agribusiness lobbyist
Zinke defends himself against investigations after leaving office
Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke still faces the threat of congressional probes
Ryan Zinke to resign
President Trump announced that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will step down by the end of the year. Errol Barnett reports.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to step down
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will be leaving the Trump administration at the end of the year. President Trump announced the departure on Twitter. Errol Barnett reports.
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Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to step down at end of year; Suspect arrested in killing of American student in the Netherlands.
Trump: Interior Secretary Zinke will leave administration
"The Trump Administration will be announcing the new Secretary of the Interior next week," Trump tweeted
"Christmas gift to polluters"? Trump administration seeks rollback of water rules
Environmental groups said it would have a sweeping impact on how the country safeguards the nation's waterways
Zinke accuses Democrat who wants him to resign of being a drunk
"It's hard for him to think straight from the bottom of the bottle," the interior secretary wrote about a top House Democrat
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke cleared in Utah monument probe
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke cleared of wrongdoing following a complaint that he redrew the boundaries of a national monument in Utah to benefit a political ally
Interior secretary blames "environmental radicals" for California fires
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said in an interview on Brietbart that "environmental radicals" are to blame for the deadly wildfires in California
After mistaken announcement, HUD official out of a job
The administration had moved to replace current Acting Inspector General Mary Kendall of the Interior Department
Watchdog finds security for Zinke vacation cost taxpayers $25,000
The interior secretary, who faces multiple watchdog probes, did not specifically request the security detail
Interior Dept watchdog investigating Zinke is still on the job despite her rumored ouster
Current Acting Inspector General Mary Kendall is still in her position even as administration seeks to replace her
Zinke approves ban on new mining claims on public land near Yellowstone
Two proposed gold mines raised concerns that an area drawing tourists from the around the globe could be spoiled
After denying link, interior secretary says climate change impacts wildfires
Zinke, a Trump appointee, contradicted earlier statements where he has discounted the role of climate change in the fires
Zinke on climate change and California wildfires
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told CBS News' Wiejia Jiang that the "best science" has to be involved in managing the wildfires in California.
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Oil prices soar as Trump threatens to invade Iran, seize its resources
Energy markets remain volatile as Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
What to know about the legal fight over Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
How quickly will airport security lines ease after TSA workers get paid?
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
U.S. military needs to keep up as drones advance, former Marine says
Iran is launching deadly drone strikes on U.S. forces and allies in the Middle East. The same weapons have been used for years in Ukraine, where drones have transformed warfare.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Fighter jets intercept plane near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
Fighter jets were scrambled over Palm Beach after a civilian plane breached restricted airspace near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, officials said.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
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Brent crude touches $115 a barrel, while U.S. stocks recover some losses
With stocks cheaper than they were before the Iran war, some investors are looking for an opportune time to buy.
DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
Meet the astronauts about to make history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
Human bone found on beach traced back to banker missing since 1999
A human bone discovered on a California beach in 2022 has been traced back to a former banker who vanished from that area more than two decades ago.
What to know about the legal fight over Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
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Brent crude touches $115 a barrel, while U.S. stocks recover some losses
With stocks cheaper than they were before the Iran war, some investors are looking for an opportune time to buy.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Bank of America reaches $72.5 million settlement in Epstein lawsuit
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Education Department tells 7.5 million SAVE borrowers to prepare for repayment
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
How quickly will airport security lines ease after TSA workers get paid?
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
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DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
What to know about the legal fight over Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
California sheriff says election fraud probe delayed by suits and court filings
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says his election fraud probe of the Proposition 50 Special Election last fall has come to a halt due to "politically motivated lawsuits and court filings."
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
Thieves grab paintings by 3 masters from Italian museum in under 3 minutes
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions from an Italian museum in under three minutes, reports say.
Fugitive accused of killing 2 cops is shot dead after 7-month manhunt
Desmond Freeman fled into dense bushland in August last year after shooting and killing two police officers who came to search his rural home.
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Oil prices soar as Trump threatens to invade Iran, seize its resources
Energy markets remain volatile as Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.
Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
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Extended Interview: Stars of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Tony Award-winner André De Shields, Ken Ard, Junior LaBeija and Leiomy, who star in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca learns some tricks from the dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, the directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
David Oyelowo on new psychological thriller
Award-winning actor David Oyelowo speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the psychological thriller "Newborn." The film follows Chris Newborn as he tries to rebuild his life and reconnect with family after serving seven years in solitary confinement. Oyelowo explains how he prepared for his role and speaks about losing his father to cancer on the first day of shooting the movie.
Michael Jordan on NASCAR, basketball and the one title he won't claim
Michael Jordan reflects on his life after basketball, his move into NASCAR, and the pressure that still comes with his competitive drive and fame.
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Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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.
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
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Thieves grab paintings by 3 masters from Italian museum in under 3 minutes
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions from an Italian museum in under three minutes, reports say.
Fugitive accused of killing 2 cops is shot dead after 7-month manhunt
Desmond Freeman fled into dense bushland in August last year after shooting and killing two police officers who came to search his rural home.
Denise and Aaron Quinn Get the Last Word
A couple is attacked as they slept. They later team up with law enforcement and get their assailant to confess to more crimes. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
Attack survivors, not believed by police, get the last word against kidnapper
After their kidnapping case drew national attention because they were accused of making it up, Denise Huskins Quinn and Aaron Quinn worked with law enforcement to help uncover additional crimes committed by their attacker – helping to bring justice to other victims and reclaiming their own story.
French police stop apparent bomb attack outside Bank of America building
The incident occurred in the middle of the night, while the office was closed. No employees were injured, according to the bank.
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Artemis II to launch this week
NASA is hoping to lift off Wednesday on its Artemis II mission that will send a four-member crew on a nine-day trip around the moon and back before splashing down off the coast of San Diego. Mark Strassmann has more.
Meet the astronauts about to make history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Astronauts prepare for Wednesday moon launch
The Artemis II crew is in quarantine ahead of a launch scheduled for Wednesday. If all goes well, the crew will fly around the far side of the moon, going farther from Earth than any human in history. Mark Strassmann reports.
Artemis II astronauts say they're "ready to go" for moon launch
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Former NASA astronaut describes rocket launch
Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, a retired NASA astronaut, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to share what it's like to launch into space ahead of the Artemis II moon mission launch set for Wednesday.
French minister on joining Iran war
France's Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Éléonore Caroit joined CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more on France's position on the Iran war and the growing tensions in the Middle East.
Extended Interview: Stars of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Tony Award-winner André De Shields, Ken Ard, Junior LaBeija and Leiomy, who star in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca learns some tricks from the dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, the directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."