Trump frames foreign policy priorities
During the State of the Union, President Trump took credit for averting war with North Korea, while keeping his focus on threats in the Middle East.
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Recapping the State of the Union
Elaine Quijano recaps the State of the Union address with CBSN contributors Caitlin Huey-Burns, Nick Thompson, Ant Juan Seawright and Michael Graham.
Trump plans rally after State of the Union
President Trump is taking his message over wall funding to the Texas border area after it played a major role in his State of the Union address. Political contributors Antjuan Seawright and Leslie Sanchez join CBSN with analysis.
The state of the economy
President Trump had an optimistic take on the economy at last night's State of the Union address. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN to talk about what the president said and what it means for the economy.
Transcript: Mike Pence on government shutdown possibility
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor, Pence said he couldn't "guarantee" there won't be another shutdown
Analysis of State of the Union, Dem response
President Trump gave his second State of the Union address last night and Democrat Stacey Abrams delivered her party's response. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and CBS News contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBSN with each party's reaction.
Trump sets goal of ending HIV/AIDS
At his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Trump said he'd ask for more funding for efforts to defeat HIV and AIDS.
Crowd sings "Happy Birthday" at SOTU
At the State of the Union address, President Trump mentioned it was the 81st birthday of Judah Samet, a survivor of the Holocaust and last year's shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue on Pittsburgh. The crowd spontaneously sang "Happy Birthday," to cheers and applause.
Issues addressed in State of the Union
In his second State of the Union address, President Trump covered a wide range of issues, including immigration, North Korea and abortion. Michael Graham, a CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist, and Lynda Tran, a CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist, joins CBSN to break down the president's speech.
"Virtual wall" tech could help secure border
President Trump continued to push for a border wall during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, but a cyber wall is much closer to becoming reality. A tech company has already begun designing such a system. Nicholas Thompson, CBS News contributor and editor-in-chief of Wired, joined CBSN to discuss the intersection between technology and politics.
Pence on withdrawing troops from Syria
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor, Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. is prepared to "strike back at ISIS." His comments come after President Trump declared ISIS was defeated and announced plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.
VP: "No question" U.S. was headed toward North Korea confrontation
President Trump will meet with Kim Jong Un for a second summit later this month
VP: U.S. will be "prepared to strike back at ISIS" after withdrawal
In December, Trump claimed ISIS was defeated and announced a plan to withdraw troops from Syria
Ex-CIA chief's biggest concern about Trump-Kim summit
President Trump has tried to downplay North Korea's national security threat, despite continued efforts to advance their nuclear program
WH spokesman on Trump's State of the Union
After President Trump's wide-ranging State of the Union address, White House principal deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley joins CBSN to discuss the president's positions on immigration and the upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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Trump expected to seek common ground with Democrats during State of the Union; Texas rep wants Trump to make case for a border wall at State of the Union
Fact checking Trump's State of the Union
Here's a look at the president's claims on foreign and domestic policy
Taliban claims U.S. agreed to major Afghan withdrawal in 2 months
Negotiators for Islamist insurgent group say White House envoy promised half of U.S. forces would come out by end of April
Joshua Trump falls asleep during SOTU
It's OK, Joshua — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg did the same thing once
Dem leader to Trump on shutdown negotiations: "Stay out of it"
"The committees are making progress. The president's got to stay out of it. We can get it done," said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
Iowa voters sound off on Trump's SOTU
The 2020 race officially begins with the Iowa caucuses -- 362 days away. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller sat down with five Iowa voters at Drake University for their reaction to President Trump's State of the Union address. Two were Democrats, two were Republicans, and one was independent.
Trump lays out agenda to divided Congress in second State of the Union
The president implored lawmakers to "break decades of political stalemate" and "heal old wounds" just weeks after the shutdown
Schumer to Trump: Stay out of shutdown talks
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss his reaction to President Trump's second State of the Union address, and whether or not Congress is making progress toward a compromise as the government inches closer to another possible shutdown. He also addresses the threat of a nuclear North Korea.
U.S. dad travels to Canada for son's medicine
President Trump says his next major priority is lowering the cost of health care and prescription drugs. In his State of the Union address, the president said his administration's policies led to a decline in drug prices last year. He called on Congress to do more. Tony Dokoupil reports on one family that travels to Canada for medication.
SOTU: Trump calls for border compromise
In his State of the Union address, President Trump urged Democrats to work with Republicans. The president insisted he will build a wall along the Mexican border, but he did not mention the 35-day government shutdown that began when he and Democrats deadlocked on the issue. Major Garrett reports.
Nepal flash flood rescue efforts intensify as death toll nears 600
Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters ferried people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people.
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Iran war hits 6-month mark with no end in sight
President Trump insists Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war, but Tehran, and crucially China, say his economic warfare tactics will fail.
Family says Virginia man missing in Nepal floods was "in his happy place"
Anil Goel sent his family in the U.S. a photo of his tour group at the Nepal-Tibet border just before the area was hit by a wall of mud and water.
Judge temporarily blocks new Postal Service rules for mail voting
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
How long will the Lindsay Clancy trial jury take to reach a verdict?
The Lindsay Clancy trial jury continued their deliberations Friday and it could be days before they reach a verdict, a legal expert says.
U.S. military uses laser to shoot down 3 cartel drones at southern border, Pentagon says
The U.S. military this week used a laser to shoot down three drones along the U.S.-Mexico border that were allegedly operated by drug cartels, the Pentagon said.
Marine One has trouble communicating with air traffic control again
The incident happened about an hour after the National Transportation Safety Board released new details about a similar incident in early August.
Good Good Golf's very bad, bad week amid backlash over Callaway ad
Good Good Golf will no longer sponsor an upcoming PGA tournament, while Callaway said it has ended its partnership with the company.
Norway's King Harald V, Europe's oldest monarch, dies at 89
King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest monarch, has died, the royal court says. He was 89.
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Good Good Golf's very bad, bad week amid backlash over Callaway ad
Good Good Golf will no longer sponsor an upcoming PGA tournament, while Callaway said it has ended its partnership with the company.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Aug. 30): "By Design"
"Sunday Morning" presents its annual edition touching on all aspects of design, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Husband and wife take on marathons with a racing wheelchair and a mission
Jamie and Amy Shinneman are teaming up for their fifth marathon, with him on foot and her in a racing wheelchair.
Marine One has trouble communicating with air traffic control again
The incident happened about an hour after the National Transportation Safety Board released new details about a similar incident in early August.
U.S. military uses laser to shoot down 3 cartel drones at southern border, Pentagon says
The U.S. military this week used a laser to shoot down three drones along the U.S.-Mexico border that were allegedly operated by drug cartels, the Pentagon said.
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Good Good Golf's very bad, bad week amid backlash over Callaway ad
Good Good Golf will no longer sponsor an upcoming PGA tournament, while Callaway said it has ended its partnership with the company.
Judge rules Trump administration illegally punished AI firm Anthropic
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
Netflix offers extended pre-launch look at Grand Theft Auto 6
The latest GTA game is scheduled to drop on Nov. 19, more than 13 years after the last installment was released.
Fed's Cook responds to Trump firing threat, calls attacks "unfounded and untrue"
A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."
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Marine One has trouble communicating with air traffic control again
The incident happened about an hour after the National Transportation Safety Board released new details about a similar incident in early August.
U.S. military uses laser to shoot down 3 cartel drones at southern border, Pentagon says
The U.S. military this week used a laser to shoot down three drones along the U.S.-Mexico border that were allegedly operated by drug cartels, the Pentagon said.
Judge rules Trump administration illegally punished AI firm Anthropic
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
Judge temporarily blocks new Postal Service rules for mail voting
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
El-Sayed says he's spoken with Jeremy Moss after Hasan Piker's comments
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
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2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
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Family says Virginia man missing in Nepal floods was "in his happy place"
Anil Goel sent his family in the U.S. a photo of his tour group at the Nepal-Tibet border just before the area was hit by a wall of mud and water.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Men buy museum tickets, then steal 200-carat diamond necklace
Police said the two men did not wear masks, paid to enter the museum and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras.
Tigers, jaguars, bison found in raid on fuel smugglers near U.S. border
Smuggling gasoline and diesel from the U.S. into Mexico and reselling it tax-free is a huge money-maker for organized crime gangs, including drug cartels.
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Iran war hits 6-month mark with no end in sight
President Trump insists Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war, but Tehran, and crucially China, say his economic warfare tactics will fail.
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Dolly Parton's sister praises generous nature
Tributes pour in for country music icon and humanitarian Dolly Parton. Thousands of fans signed a petition asking officials to name Nashville's airport after her. Plus, her family is sharing more information.
Exclusive look at Grand Theft Auto VI
Netflix is sharing a look at the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI, set to be released in November. Jordan Minor, a gaming writer at PCMag and author of "Video Game of the Year," joins "The Daily Report."
How Dolly Parton supported the Black community
Nashville historian David Ewing joins "The Daily Report" to break down how Dolly Parton used her royalties from Whitney Houston's rendition of "I Will Always Love You" to uplift the Black community in the city.
Closing arguments in trial of man accused in Tupac's murder expected Monday
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Dolly Parton offered to try experimental drugs if "no hope" in her cancer battle
"She told me recently that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future," Stella Parton said in a Facebook post.
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OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
Bill Gates' dire warning about AI
Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.
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.
Meta settles social media addiction suit
A series of lawsuits accused tech giant Meta of purposefully designing social media apps to entice users and cause social media addiction. Meta will pay out $17 billion in a landmark settlement. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Why does the Meta settlement matter?
Meta's multi-billion dollar settlement with 47 states over social media addiction could result in some major changes to social media rules, especially for children. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins with more.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
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.
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Veteran describes the power of the outdoors
Alex Othmer, the founder and board president of Guardian Revival, joins CBS News with more on his mission to bring veterans and first responders outdoors to better support their mental health.
Lindsay Clancy trial jurors have a question
The jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have a question for the judge, CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports. Also, legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe weighs in.
German man convicted for 1994 rape and murder of U.S. tourist
Amy Lopez, 24, was discovered by children and had stab wounds, severe head injuries and injuries consistent with strangling.
Lindsay Clancy trial jurors weigh charges
Jurors in the trial of Lindsay Clancy are deliberating after hearing days of testimony about the mother killing her three young children.
Breaking down Clancy trial closing arguments
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial is now in the jury's hands after closing arguments occurred in court. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
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.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Duo team aims to inspire through racing
Amy and Jamie Shinneman plan to run their fifth marathon together in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 30 as part of their mission to race all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors. But what sets them apart from other individual runners is that they compete together as a team. Amy has Bethlem myopathy, a rare form of muscular dystrophy, so Jamie pushes her in a racing wheelchair. They hope their story can inspire others with disabilities to chase big dreams, too.
Venezuelan dad deported to Liberia
The Trump administration's immigration crackdown has reached record arrest numbers. Many detained immigrants are being sent to countries that are not their own. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to a Venezuelan dad who was deported to Liberia.
Veteran describes the power of the outdoors
Alex Othmer, the founder and board president of Guardian Revival, joins CBS News with more on his mission to bring veterans and first responders outdoors to better support their mental health.
Dolly Parton's sister praises generous nature
Tributes pour in for country music icon and humanitarian Dolly Parton. Thousands of fans signed a petition asking officials to name Nashville's airport after her. Plus, her family is sharing more information.
Nepal could see another deadly flood
Scientists believe a partial glacier collapse caused a deadly wall of water that flooded villages and towns on the Nepal and Tibet border. Now, rescue workers are urgently searching for the hundreds of people who have been reported missing.