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.
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Cassidy says he passed a note to Witkoff during heated Trump meeting
Sen. Bill Cassidy said that after his exchange with the president, he passed a note to Steve Witkoff, saying he would consider changing his war powers vote.
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Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid debate over "transit fees"
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a cargo ship near Oman on Thursday, further complicating the Iran-U.S. negotiations.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Trump's obsession with SAVE America Act drives Congress into standoff
The president and his conservative allies have stymied other legislation as they unsuccessfully try to pass a voting regulations bill that lacks even simple majority support in the Senate.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
LA investigating construction at warehouse involved in massive fire
Los Angeles building inspectors have launched an investigation into alleged unpermitted construction at a warehouse that erupted in flames last week — its second fire in two years.
Powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, hundreds dead or injured
Venezuela's acting president said the death toll from powerful twin earthquakes was likely to rise, as USGS modeling suggested thousands may have been killed.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
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LA investigating construction at warehouse involved in massive fire
Los Angeles building inspectors have launched an investigation into alleged unpermitted construction at a warehouse that erupted in flames last week — its second fire in two years.
Luigi Mangione's attorneys accuse federal prosecutors of violating his rights
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Hundreds of veterans snag free World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
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Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in case over cancer risks from weedkiller
The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge hits 3-year high
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
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Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Hundreds of veterans snag free World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
Just 2 votes separate candidates in mayoral race: "Every vote matters"
Christine Erickson is two votes ahead of Jamie Smith, the Minnehaha County Auditors and Elections Office said.
Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal
Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a U.S. official confirmed, leading a United Nations agency to pause an evacuation effort.
Trump's obsession with SAVE America Act drives Congress into standoff
The president and his conservative allies have stymied other legislation as they unsuccessfully try to pass a voting regulations bill that lacks even simple majority support in the Senate.
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Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
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Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal
Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a U.S. official confirmed, leading a United Nations agency to pause an evacuation effort.
Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Heat waves push more Europeans to embrace air conditioning
Only 20% European homes have AC, compared to 90% in the U.S., but as the climate changes, that vast gulf may be set to shrink.
Poland's deputy prime minister warns of possible Russian "false flag operation"
Poland's deputy prime minister tells CBS News he "wouldn't exclude the Russians doing some kind of false flag operation" to justify an attack on NATO.
Venezuela quake survivors describe devastation: "Everything collapsed"
A Caracas resident told CBS News that he "started to pray" when he felt the first earthquake hit Venezuela.
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William Holden, Joseph Cotten mark bicentennial
In the lead-up to America's bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten.
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
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How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
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.
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
U.S. aims to break AI reliance on China
The U.S. is trying to break the West's reliance on Chinese artificial intelligence supply chains with an international accord called Pax Silica. Its goal is to shore up supplies of essential components used in high-end computer chips, which power advanced AI models. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Lions player arrested on kidnapping charges
Terrion Arnold, a 23-year-old defensive player for the Detroit Lions and a former first-round pick and all-American at the University of Alabama, has been arrested on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping. He is denying it all. Tom Hanson reports.
Report of possible plea deal in Mangione case
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are accusing prosecutors of trying to manipulate public opinion against him, and calling a report of a possible plea deal "troubling." CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Luigi Mangione's attorneys accuse federal prosecutors of violating his rights
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Prosecutors drop Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge
New York prosecutors said they are dropping a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying him for a fourth time.
Space
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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Why Fed may raise interest rates this year
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge climbed to 4.1% in May, its highest level in more than three years. Greg Robb, economics editor at MarketWatch, joins with analysis.
Nonprofit hopes to mow its way to the White House
A decade ago, Rodney Smith Jr. noticed an elderly neighbor struggling to cut the grass. After stopping to help, he founded the Alabama nonprofit Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service. Now, he's hoping to honor the president for America's 250th birthday. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
U.S. to face Turkey in Men's World Cup match
The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team is facing Turkey in a match that, no matter the outcome, will be their last before moving on to the next round. But the stakes are still high, as Nicole Valdes reports, including pride, momentum and a potential record.
Trump's standoff with Congress over SAVE Act
Lawmakers canceled Friday's votes after President Trump refused to sign a bipartisan affordable housing bill until Congress passes a package of voter regulations known as the SAVE Act. Politico congressional reporter Mia McCarthy joins to discuss.
At least 30 aftershocks hit Venezuela
At least 30 aftershocks have struck Venezuela since two powerful earthquakes rattled the country on Wednesday. CBS News meteorologist Darren Peck has more.