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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on reproductive rights Wednesday, focused on broad protections for in vitro fertilization. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
The Senate will consider a bill proposing a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. if the app doesn't divest from its Chinese-based parent company ByteDance. The House passed the bill with bipartisan support on Wednesday while TikTok users took to Capitol Hill to protest the legislation. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord and X were grilled by lawmakers for hours on Wednesday during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about their child safety policies. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports on the fiery hearing and shares what the tech executives had to say.
Five of the most powerful tech CEOs faced intense questioning on Capitol Hill Wednesday over the risks their social media platforms pose to minors. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports on what executives told senators.
Top executives from companies like Meta, TikTok and X testified about online child safety before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Lawmakers grilled the tech leaders about exploitation and endangerment of minors on social media platforms. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Sen. Josh Hawley.
The chief executive officers of tech companies dominating the U.S. market are appearing Wednesday in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee as parents and families of online child exploitation victims listen to their testimony. The hearing is part of an effort to pass legislation after years of inaction by Congress in regulating social media companies. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held an ethics hearing Tuesday about the Supreme Court following weeks of controversies involving the high court, including reports alleging that Justice Clarence Thomas did not disclose financial ties to a billionaire Republican donor. Some committee members said more ethical clarity at the court is needed, while others believe the hearing was targeted. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson on "Primetime" with more.
Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee want Congress to impose a code of conduct on the Supreme Court. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson talks about the arguments for and against the request.
"Senate Republicans will not take part in sidelining a temporarily absent colleague off a committee just so Democrats can force through their very worst nominees," McConnell said.
Feinstein, who has been absent since February because of health problems, asked for a temporary replacement on the panel.
Senators questioned the head of Ticketmaster's parent company on the disastrous pre-sale event for Taylor Swift's upcoming tour. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the hearing, plus President Biden's meeting with Democratic leaders at the White House.
"Ticketmaster should look in the mirror and say, 'I'm the problem, it's me,'" one senator quipped.
Ticketmaster is taking questions Tuesday from lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee, who are looking into the lack of competition in the ticketing industry following the fiasco involving the presale for Taylor Swift's upcoming "Eras" tour. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Federal regulators are looking into the ticket seller after thousands of Swift fans were unable to buy concert tickets.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will investigate allegations that then-President Trump used the Justice Department to go after political opponents. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge breaks down the claims and what happens next.
Judiciary Committee chair Sen. Dick Durbin calls the allegations in a book by former U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman "astonishing."
The Senate Judiciary Committee held its 10th hearing to discuss gun violence in America on Wednesday, focused on mass shootings and the widespread access to assault-style weapons. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with Robert Spitzer, distinguished service professor at SUNY Cortland, about what lawmakers need to do to address gun violence in the U.S.
Gary Whitfield Jr., the former commissioner of the Buffalo Fire Department whose 86-year-old mother was fatally shot last month at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, pressured senators to address the rising threat of domestic terrorism during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Watch his opening statement.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is one step closer to making history as the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. She's expected to be confirmed later this week now that three Senate Republicans are supporting her nomination. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss why the senators are breaking party lines.
The Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocked 11-11 on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court, but it will advance to a full Senate vote, where she is expected to be confirmed. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red and Blue" with more on what happens next.
Despite the Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocking on advancing her nomination, Jackson is likely to be confirmed with three Republican senators having pledged support.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is voting to move the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the full Senate. She's expected to be confirmed as the first African American woman to serve on the high court later this week.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to hold a key vote determining Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's future in the Supreme Court. If they vote in favor of the judge, she will move one step closer to being the first African American woman to serve on the high court. Congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green to lay out how the vote is expected to proceed.
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn joins "Red and Blue" to discuss his thoughts on the Senate Judiciary Committee's Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Clyburn also weighs in on his own political future.
Follow live updates as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial resumes in New York.
Over 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography, will receive a settlement from the Justice Department.
Antisemitic chants and even threats against Jewish students have brought the tension of the Middle East onto U.S. college campuses.
Scammers have been increasingly successful in leveraging their romantic grip on victims by turning them into unwitting co-conspirators, or "money mules."
Former President Donald Trump could receive a large windfall from his newly public media company, Trump Media & Technology Group.
Authorities in Washington state are searching for a former officer accused of killing two women and abducting a child.
The Senate is expected to approve the foreign aid package this week after months of disagreement in Congress.
A Minnesota state senator now faces charges in connection to a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home earlier this week.
The photo of Prince Louis is said to have been taken by his mother Catherine, Princess of Wales.
Follow live updates as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial resumes in New York.
Angel Carter Conrad talks about her brother Aaron Carter, his death and how she hopes his legacy and previously unheard music can help others.
Over 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography, will receive a settlement from the Justice Department.
Trump made 10 social media posts that were "threatening, inflammatory," prosecutors said, arguing he should pay a fine for each post.
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Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Former President Donald Trump could receive a large windfall from his newly public media company, Trump Media & Technology Group.
Proposed deal "threatens to deprive consumers of the competition for affordable handbags," federal agency says.
A bill that could ultimately ban TikTok in the U.S. will soon head for a vote in the Senate. Here's what experts say to expect next.
Follow live updates as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial resumes in New York.
Trump made 10 social media posts that were "threatening, inflammatory," prosecutors said, arguing he should pay a fine for each post.
The Senate is expected to approve the foreign aid package this week after months of disagreement in Congress.
As of the end of March, more than 187,000 Ukrainians have arrived in the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program, resettling with resounding efficiency and relatively little controversy.
The NYPD made several arrests at a pro-Palestinian protest outside NYU's Stern School of Business in Gould Plaza.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Warmer weather is prime time for ticks that can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses. Here's how to spot them and get rid of them.
Tires emit huge volumes of particles and chemicals as they roll along the highway, and researchers are only beginning to understand the threat. One byproduct of tire use, 6PPD-q, is in regulators' crosshairs after it was found to be killing fish.
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.
To reduce recidivism, some rural counties are hiring community health workers or peer support specialists to connect people leaving custody to mental health, substance use treatment, medical services and jobs.
The photo of Prince Louis is said to have been taken by his mother Catherine, Princess of Wales.
The wreck is "partly disintegrated," but some remnants have been "very well preserved."
A new U.K. law means asylum seekers arriving on British shores without prior permission can be deported to East Africa.
In his final letter before he vanished on Mount Everest, George Mallory said his chances of reaching the world's highest peak were "50 to 1 against us."
As of the end of March, more than 187,000 Ukrainians have arrived in the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program, resettling with resounding efficiency and relatively little controversy.
Eric Church is revered as one of country music's most respected figures, often described as Nashville's renegade. But he admits that even after his success, he sometimes still sees himself as an outsider.
Angel Carter Conrad talks about her brother Aaron Carter, his death and how she hopes his legacy and previously unheard music can help others.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Bebe Neuwirth is back on Broadway, starring as Fraulein Schneider in the new revival of "Cabaret."
Chanel Miller, celebrated for her profound memoir "Know My Name," steps into a new creative realm with her children's book, "Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All." The story, both written and illustrated by Miller, follows two young friends on an adventurous quest through New York City to return misplaced socks from Magnolia's parents' laundromat.
Country music star Eric Church has had a standout year, marked by the opening of his new bar, restaurant and venue called “Chief's” in Nashville. In addition to launching this highly-anticipated spot, Church is playing a 19-show residency there.
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Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is at the center of a global competition for semiconductor dominance. It's a battle that also puts her at the center of two of the hottest global national security hotspots. Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes spoke with Raimondo for the broadcast.
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.
A bill that could ultimately ban TikTok in the U.S. will soon head for a vote in the Senate. Here's what experts say to expect next.
More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
A photo taken two days after the sinking of the RMS Titanic apparently shows the iceberg that doomed the so-called unsinkable ship in 1912. CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Despite how terrifying sharks might seem, the creatures are critical to the survival of the world's oceans. Oceans generate 50% of the oxygen on the planet and absorb 90% of excess heat created by global warming. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy spoke with conservationists in the Bahamas.
A new CBS poll finds that most of the public favors the U.S. taking steps to address climate change. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
Climate change could cause a $38 trillion income loss per year globally by 2049, according to a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down the numbers.
A recent report by the United Nations warned that 1 million species are at risk of extinction because of climate-related issues, and some scientists say the number could be even higher. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Over 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography, will receive a settlement from the Justice Department.
Authorities in Washington state are searching for a former officer accused of killing two women and abducting a child.
A Minnesota state senator now faces charges in connection to a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home earlier this week.
Scammers have been increasingly successful in leveraging their romantic grip on victims by turning them into unwitting co-conspirators, or "money mules."
Prosecutors objected some of the survey questions about Bryan Kohberger and the deaths of four University of Idaho students.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
In two weeks, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is scheduled to launch its first piloted test flight, bringing two veteran NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. Astronaut Matt Dominick joined CBS News from the ISS to talk about the mission and life in space.
A process called cryopreservation allows cells to remain frozen but alive for hundreds of years. For some animal cells, the moon is the closest place that's cold enough.
The Lyrid meteor show is set to peak as the week begins.
April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will reach peak illumination on Tuesday, but it will appear full from Monday morning through Thursday morning.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
A 10-foot-long alligator was wrangled and relocated after wandering onto the tarmac at MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa, Florida.
Donald Trump's Tuesday began with a contempt hearing over whether the former president violated a gag order in his ongoing "hush money" trial in New York. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson have more on the hearing and the rest of the case.
A Brazilian woman brought a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair into a bank branch and tried to get him to sign for a loan, police said. Bank staff became suspicious and called the police, who said he had been dead for hours. Local media reported that the family's lawyer disputed the account offered by police, saying "the facts did not happen as stated" and that the man had arrived at the bank alive.
The organization that's supposed to keep performance-enhancing drugs out of the Olympics denied Monday that it is soft on China's athletes. But U.S. anti-doping officials don't buy that, especially after an investigation revealed that Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned drug were allowed to compete in the Tokyo games in 2021. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Voters will also be choosing their candidates in Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race Tuesday as the commonwealth holds its primary contests. Democratic Sen. Bob Casey is seeking his fourth term against two-time Republican Senate challenger David McCormick. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak has more.