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Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh faced more protesters on the second day of his confirmation hearings. But he also fielded questions on two major issues looming over his confirmation: abortion rights and presidential pardons. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is leading the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Grassley joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the additional 42,000 pages of documents about Brett Kavanaugh given to the committee the night before confirmation hearings.
Lynda Tran, CBSN political contributor, Democratic strategist and founding partner of 270 Strategies, argues in her commentary published on CBSNews.com that Democrats can still play spoiler to Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination. She joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
There were fireworks on Capitol Hill Tuesday as Senate democrats interrupted day one of Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearing several times. Capitol Police also arrested 70 protesters. Katie Wellington, a former law clerk for Judge Kavanaugh, joins CBSN to discuss her experience.
The Senate Judiciary Committee began the confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh Tuesday. The proceedings followed the release of more than 40,000 pages of documents from Kavanaugh's time in the Bush White House, but Democrats are demanding more. Ilya Shapiro, Cato Institute senior fellow in constitutional studies, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Senate confirmation hearings are set to begin Tuesday for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will begin hearings on President Trump's second Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. The White House has provided a record number of documents on Kavanaugh, but announced late Friday that it will withhold 100,000 pages, citing presidential privilege. Paula Reid reports.
From the expiration of the net-neutrality rule to a ceremony remembering Vietnam War veterans, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Transcripts released by Senate Judiciary Committee contain testimony regarding June 2016 meeting between Trump campaign officials and a Russian lawyer thought by Trump Jr. to have dirt on Hillary Clinton
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared before a joint hearing of the Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committees on Tuesday. He discussed the privacy of Facebook users' data in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, as well as the company's handling of a Russian misinformation campaign on the platform during the 2016 election. Tech Republic senior writer Dan Patterson, Syracuse University assistant communications professor Jennifer Grygiel and CNET News executive editor Roger Cheng join CBSN to break down Zuckerberg's testimony.
President Trump's district court nominee Matthew Petersen could not answer basic legal questions during his confirmation hearing
Questions linger about how much the attorney general knew of efforts to contact Russians during the presidential campaign
Tuesday's much-anticipated hearing with top Facebook, Twitter and Google representatives left many questions unanswered
Accounts were removed in Oct. 2016, according to source familiar with prepared testimony Facebook will deliver to Senate Judiciary Committee
Republicans gave the special counsel a wide berth Monday, while Democrats argued the indictments and guilty plea are proof of a pattern
The attorney general, testifying before Congress, also defended Trump's firing of Comey and refused to divulge any of his private conversations with Trump
The chairman of the committee cautioned that there were still things to be worked out saying, "there's been agreement in principle, but the details have not been filled in yet"
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee has unanswered questions about alleged Russian attempts to influence the campaign
It's the committee's first DOJ oversight hearing since Attorney General Jeff Sessions assumed his post
This means the firing of FBI Director James Comey is not yet determined to be out of the scope of the special counsel's investigation
President's son has become key figure in Russia investigation since it emerged he agreed to June 2016 meeting with Kremlin-linked lawyer
Donald Trump Jr. will speak to committee staff members, as questions linger about a 2016 meeting at Trump Tower
Senate Judiciary Committee won't pursue subpoena for Paul Manafort, ex-Trump campaign manager
The leaders of the committee issued the subpoena late Monday to compel Manafort to attend Wednesday's hearing
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell intends to hold a floor vote to confirm Wray sometime before August recess
President Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding on nominees for both governor and for Senate.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
The USDA's own inspector general has repeatedly raised concerns about federal oversight of dog breeders.
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
The Trump admin. pressured attorneys to investigate allegations of antisemitism at elite universities even though there was no factual or legal basis to do so, former DOJ lawyer says.
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.
In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career – and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.]
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
"CBS Mornings" revealed the nominees for three categories at this year's VMAs, including artist of the year.
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss some of her favorite books coming to the big screen this year.
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Artificial intelligence and the data centers powering the technology have become a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has more.
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.
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
Alpha School is a private school that teaches students subjects like math and reading with artificial intelligence apps. Mackenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School, joins CBS News to discuss.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
New York Times technology reporter Mike Isaac joins CBS News to break down the landmark social media trial against Meta that's currently underway, with parents accusing the tech giant of designing its platforms to be addictive and harmful to children.
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but her defense is trying to prove in court that she suffered from postpartum psychosis and was overmedicated. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The body of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was found days after he went missing during a Fourth of July boat trip. NAACP general counsel Kristen Clarke explains why the civil rights organization is joining the Wells family in searching for answers.
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is generating endless discussion among true crime aficionados online, sparking theories and misinformation over the case. Kathryn Coduto, an assistant professor of media sciences at Boston University, explains why the case has taken social media by storm.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
President Trump took to social media on Tuesday to say there are no ongoing or planned talks with Iran aimed toward ending the war. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports on the latest developments and Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career – and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.]
Pitcher Tommy John, who in the 1970s underwent an innovative procedure on his injured pitching arm that would become famous as "Tommy John surgery," died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83. In this "Sunday Morning" story that aired Aug. 16, 1981, John talked with correspondent Heywood Hale Broun about his comeback after surgery, and about baseball's other comeback – returning to the field following the major league players' nearly two-month-long strike. [Also appearing are Yankee outfielder Lou Pinella and trainer Gene Monahan.]
A primary is underway in Alaska on Tuesday for an open Senate seat. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto takes a look at the state's unique primary system.
Florida is holding primary elections Tuesday with races for governor and both chambers of Congress. CBS News contributor Marc Caputo breaks down the contests and CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has a look at the national implications.