Red Hens everywhere feel ramifications of Sanders incident
Unaffiliated establishments that bear the same name face wrath and praise for the actions of one Virginia eatery
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Trump slams "filthy" restaurant that kicked out Sarah Sanders
The president attacked the appearance of the Red Hen, the Lexington restaurant that denied his press secretary dinner service last week
Red Hen and Sanders: can restaurants refuse to serve?
It's tricky legal and ethical terrain, but most Americans say small businesses can turn away anyone they want
Democrats split on confronting Trump officials
Democratic politicians are split over whether their supporters should confront Trump administration officials in public spaces, following White House press secretary Sarah Sanders being asked to leave a Lexington, Virginia, restaurant Friday night. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to explain the civility conversation that's taking over Washington this week.
Sanders' encounter kicks off debate
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders was recently asked to leave a restaurant in Virginia because she works for the Trump administration. The incident sparked backlash from both Democrats and Republicans. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Voters weigh in on Sarah Sanders' restaurant controversy
"CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor sat down with a diverse group of voters to discuss a number of issues impacting the country
Sarah Sanders' restaurant encounter kicks off debate about confronting Trump allies
Sanders, who was asked to leave a Virginia restaurant on Friday, isn't the only Trump aide or ally to face critics in recent days
Sanders responds to restaurant controversy
During Monday's press briefing, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders responded to her being asked to leave the Red Hen restaurant in Lexington, Virginia, on Friday. "Healthy debate on ideas and political philosophy is important, but the calls for harassment and push for any Trump supporter to avoid the public is unacceptable," she said.
Sarah Sanders responds to Red Hen controversy
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders responded after being asked to leave the Red Hen restaurant Friday
Commentary: The message "86-ing" Sarah Sanders sent to conservatives
The treatment of Sanders at the Red Hen restaurant is the very incarnation of the double standard many conservative Americans feel they've lived under for years
Sarah Sanders says she was asked to leave restaurant because she works for Trump
"Last night I was told by the owner of Red Hen in Lexington, VA to leave because I work for @POTUS and I politely left," Sanders tweeted
WH pressed on IG report, family separations
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders fielded questions on the president's reaction to the DOJ Inspector General's report on the handling of the Clinton email investigation. She was also asked about the administration's policy on separating families at the border. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid has more on the briefing.
Sanders on separation of families at border
The White House press secretary got into a heated exchange with reporters over the administration's policy of separating children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border. Sanders was adamant that the White House is simply "enforcing the law."
Sarah Sanders: I love my job
During the White House press briefing on Thursday, press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders addressed a CBS News report that she is planning her departure from the administration. Sanders said that she loves her job and working for the Trump administration. CBS News White House reporter Jacqueline Alemany, who broke the story of the high-profile White House employees who are eyeing exits, joins CBSN to discuss.
WH defends immigration policy
The Trump administration is defending immigration policies which separate families and often leave children in detention centers. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN to discuss lawmakers' reaction, and the upcoming immigration bills that are going up for debate.
Possible changes in WH staff?
CBS News White House reporter Jacqueline Alemany joins CBSN to discuss her report that White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders and deputy press secretary Raj Shah are thinking about leaving their positions. Sanders pushed back against the report, saying that she loves her job.
Sarah Sanders, Raj Shah planning their exits
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders and deputy press secretary Raj Shah are planning to leave their jobs in the Trump administration. Sanders is expected to leave at the end of the year. CBS News White House reporter Jacqueline Alemany joins CBSN to talk about her exclusive report.
Sanders responds to departure rumors
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders addressed CBS News' reporting regarding her possible future departure from the White House communications office. Sanders told reporters that "CBS got a little ahead of its skis" and that she continues to "love" her job.
Inside the former Walmart holding 1,500 immigrant children in Texas
The facility, which used to be a former Walmart, is nearly filled to capacity
Sanders doesn't deny report she plans to leave White House
"I can tell you that I show up here everyday. I love my job. I'm glad to work for the president, and each and every day I'll pray for clarity and discernment"
White House defends "moral" border policy that leads to separation of families
In heated exchanges at Thursday's press briefing, Sanders was pressed about remarks by Attorney General Jeff Sessions
Sarah Sanders, Raj Shah plan to leave White House
Two of the most visible members of the Trump administration are planning their departures, the latest sign of upheaval in a White House marked by high staff turnover. Press secretary Sarah Sanders and principal deputy press secretary Raj Shah are both heading for the exits, according to sources inside the White House and close to the administration. CBS News White House reporter Jacqueline Alemany joins CBSN to talk about her exclusive report.
Sarah Sanders, Raj Shah planning to depart the White House
Sanders has told friends she plans to leave by the end of the year, while Shah has not settled on an exact date
Fans react to Trump canceling Eagles event at White House
"I shed my blood for this country, and if I felt like I wanted to kneel in protest, that's my right. And its anyone else's also to protest in a peaceful manner"
LeBron, Curry agree: NBA champs won't visit White House
"I know no matter who wins this series, no one wants the invite anyway. It won't be Golden State or Cleveland going," LeBron James said."
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U.S. carries out more Iran strikes as Trump threatens "major military punishment"
The U.S. moves more refueling planes to the Mideast and adds medics at a major military hospital as the war with Iran spreads to another key waterway.
Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing forced labor concerns
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
DOJ to withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters over Air Force One story
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
GOP's Jack Smith referral fails to show he committed a crime, ex-prosecutors say
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House Republicans, former prosecutors say.
FDA says new cyclospora outbreak linked to unspecified product
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
House again rebukes Trump over Iran, while similar effort stalls in Senate
The votes in Congress follow the deaths of several U.S. service members who were killed in Iranian attacks, and as the cost of the war escalates.
Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
Bertha weakens to tropical depression after dumping rain along Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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Texas appeals court reverses injunction that closed midwife's clinics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Maria Rojas of performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license last year.
Remembering cameraman Derek Williams, "the mate you would want in any war zone"
Derek Williams died Wednesday, according to his family. He had been living with Parkinson's disease and was recently diagnosed with cancer.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 26)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
25 states sue FEMA and DHS, accuse Trump admin. of withholding funding
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
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Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing forced labor concerns
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
Tampa, Charleston airports to join new TSA privatized security initiative
The new Gold+ initiative would allow private contractors to handle passenger screening at three airports while the TSA retains federal oversight.
Fewer Americans own homes than thought, new Fed search finds
Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
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25 states sue FEMA and DHS, accuse Trump admin. of withholding funding
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing forced labor concerns
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
DOJ to withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters over Air Force One story
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
GOP's Jack Smith referral fails to show he committed a crime, ex-prosecutors say
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House Republicans, former prosecutors say.
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FDA investigating new cyclospora outbreak
U.S. health officials said they are investigating an additional outbreak of cyclospora, but do not know its source. Plus, Taylor Farms has reportedly shut down the plant where lettuce is suspected to have started the initial outbreak that has sickened thousands in at least 41 states. Carter Evans reports.
Measles outbreak "slowing," but newborn's family still can't meet her
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
FDA says new cyclospora outbreak linked to unspecified product
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
FDA panel considers loosening regulations for some peptides
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
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Remembering cameraman Derek Williams, "the mate you would want in any war zone"
Derek Williams died Wednesday, according to his family. He had been living with Parkinson's disease and was recently diagnosed with cancer.
Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
Middle East oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz
As Iran's attacks keep ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a trickle and oil prices surge, Gulf states are planning to invest billions in pipeline alternatives.
Former model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his Paris home
A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.
Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
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Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
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How to save on your next laptop amid AI boom
As the back-to-school shopping season begins, you can expect to pay more for certain items, like laptops, due to shortages stemming from artificial intelligence. Brian Westover, principal hardware writer for PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss how you can save money.
Study: ChatGPT solved complex cybersecurity task
New research from a cybersecurity company now indicates that artificial intelligence models are getting better at solving multi-part problems. Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro, who worked on the project and is a distinguished AI research scientist at SentinelOne, joins to unpack his team's research.
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.
OpenAI confirms "unprecedented" incident
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
Pastor sues OpenAI over ChatGPT advice
Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Contents of fist Guthrie ransom note revealed
Nearly six months after Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in Arizona, the full contents of a ransom note that might have come from her kidnapper are coming to light. Mark Strassmann reports on the latest developments in the search for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
Latest on Wisconsin police shooting
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is calling for accountability over the deadly police shooting of a man in Madison. Protests have erupted in the wake of the incident. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan has more.
2 men stabbed near Central Park
Two men were stabbed on Thursday near Central Park in New York City, just blocks apart. The victims are Asian and Jewish, and the attacks are being investigated as a possible hate crime. Tom Hanson reports.
Search for suspect in Florida dad's murder
A multistate search is underway for a woman wanted in connection to a murder investigation. Police say Isabelle Rose Johnson is suspected of killing a Florida father who was found in a shallow grave last month. Cristian Benavides reports.
NYPD says dozens rescued from human trafficking during World Cup
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
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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.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Contents of fist Guthrie ransom note revealed
Nearly six months after Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in Arizona, the full contents of a ransom note that might have come from her kidnapper are coming to light. Mark Strassmann reports on the latest developments in the search for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
U.S. attorney suing Trump administration
A U.S. attorney who served for less than an hour is suing the Trump administration over his firing. Roger Rogoff is asking a federal court to reinstate him as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the legal questions in this case.
Taco Bell's response to cyclospora outbreak
U.S. health officials are investigating a new outbreak of the parasite cyclospora that's linked to an unspecified product. Meanwhile, Taco Bell is reporting a major drop in foot traffic as concerns about fresh produce continue. Carter Evans has the latest update and Heather Haddon, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Latest on Iran war as Trump expands arsenal
The U.S. military is expanding its presence in the Middle East with the arrival of new equipment, as sources say concerns are growing within the Trump administration over rapid use of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles. Charlie D'Agata reports.
FDA panel makes peptide recommendation
An FDA advisory panel recommended easing restrictions on certain peptides on Thursday. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that can help regulate a variety of functions in the body. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reports.