China vows "forceful measures" in response to U.S.-Taiwan meeting
Beijing has already sailed warships close to the self-governed island, and one analyst says there's "absolutely no doubt" a response is coming.
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U.S. lawmakers to meet with Apple, Disney CEOs to discuss China
Rep. Ro Khanna told CBS News that the topics of discussion will include how U.S. companies can maintain a competitive edge with China while shifting product manufacturing back to the U.S.
Taiwanese president meets with McCarthy
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California on Wednesday. Taiwan is hoping that the U.S. will help protect it from China. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Taiwan's president meets with McCarthy
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen is meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston joined Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss the high-profile visit.
Taiwan's president to meet with House Speaker
Taiwan's president is meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California today. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins Lana Zak and Errol Barnett to discuss the high profile visit and China's reaction. She also weighs in on a recent opinion piece written by President Biden that encourages Americans to combat antisemitism.
McCarthy and Taiwan's president meet today
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen are holding a historic meeting today in California. Beijing is criticizing the meeting and says it violates the "One China" policy. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion discusses with Vladimir Duthiers and Shanelle Kaul.
China says U.S.-Philippines military deal "endangering regional peace"
China says the impact of the deal for U.S. forces to use more bases, including one near Taiwan, "will inevitably be increased military tension."
What to know as tension between the U.S. and China mounts over Taiwan
The U.S. is bound by law to help Taiwan defend itself from aggression, and analysts believe Beijing may be preparing for aggression.
China threatens "countermeasures" over Taiwan leader's plans in U.S.
Beijing warned that if Tsai Ing-wen meets the U.S. house speaker, it will be a meeting that "destroys peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait."
Aboard a Navy aircraft carrier in the Pacific
The U.S. Navy is preparing in case of a possible Chinese offensive against Taiwan. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell takes a look at what some of that training looks like aboard the USS Nimitz.
U.S. downplaying expected U.S. visit by Taiwan's president but China fuming
The Biden administration has been stressing to Beijing that the expected unofficial visit shouldn't be used as a pretext by Beijing to step up aggressive activity in the Taiwan Strait.
U.S. Navy responds to China’s naval buildup
China has spent the last 20 years building the biggest navy in the world. As tensions with that country continue to rise, Norah O’Donnell boarded the USS Nimitz to report on the U.S. Navy’s readiness.
The Economist editor on U.S.-China tensions
Concerns are growing over a direct confrontation between U.S. and China over Taiwan. Zanny Minton Beddoes, the editor-in-chief of The Economist, joined John Dickerson on Prime Time to discuss threats of superpower conflict and Silicon Valley Bank's failure.
China's President Xi calls for "reunification" with Taiwan
China's President Xi Jinping made Taiwan a priority during a speech as he closed the National People's Congress in Beijing on Monday, saying China should oppose pro-independence influence on Taiwan and reiterating a push for "national reunification". CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
Assessing the challenges faced by America's military
According to a Wall Street Journal article, the U.S. is tackling a new era of "great power" competition with China and Russia, but the American military is not quite yet ready for those challenges. Michael Gordon, a national security correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, who authored the article, discussed it with CBS News.
China says any U.S. concern over spying cargo cranes "overly paranoid"
As a new fear over possible Chinese intel-gathering on U.S. soil emerges, U.S. business leaders in Beijing watch the People's Congress for clues about the year ahead.
Dan Sullivan on U.S.-China tensions
Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska spoke to CBS News Friday about the growing tensions between the U.S. and China over Taiwan and Ukraine. Sullivan, a member of the Armed Services Committee, told CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge that the "most powerful" deterrence for China is predetermined economic and energy sanctions.
China says it "organized troops" after U.S. spy plane flew over Taiwan Strait
Chinese military officials condemned the U.S. Navy after a warplane was seen in international airspace over the Taiwan Strait.
U.S. lawmakers visit Taiwan
A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation met with the Taiwanese government last week to discuss the military and build relations. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe is joined by a member of the delegation, Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss, to discuss the visit, the growing tensions with China and the role of a new House select committee on competition with China.
U.S. warns China not to aid Russia in Ukraine
U.S. intelligence believes China may be considering sending lethal aid to Russia in its war with Ukraine. While there is no indication Beijing has decided to send the aid, the U.S. is warning China not to assist Russia in its war effort. Skyler Henry has more.
China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon over weapons sales to Taiwan
The sanctions' potential impact was unclear but they're part of China's push to isolate the island it claims as its own and the U.S. backs.
Why China not taking a U.S. crisis line call is "really dangerous"
One expert says amid "political environments of hostility and mistrust," without clear lines of communication used by both sides, things "could go wrong in a hurry."
U.S. secures military deal with Philippines
The United States and the Philippines announced an expansion of America's military presence there on Thursday, with U.S. forces granted access to four more military bases in an effort to ramp up deterrence against China. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more.
U.S. to expand military presence in Philippines in move to counter China
The United States and the Philippines have announced an expansion of America's military presence in the Southeast Asian country.
McMaster backs general's warning on China
General H.R. McMaster, who served as national security adviser to former President Trump, says that the Defense Department "has to be ready" for possible war with China, backing a memo from Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan warning the U.S. and China could be at war within the next two years. McMaster, who is also a CBS News foreign policy and national security contributor, joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett to discuss.
DOJ can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
Supreme Court weighs campaign finance limits in GOP-backed challenge
Congress has enacted limits on how much money a political committee can spend in coordination with a federal candidate.
DOJ faces call for internal probe into legal opinion on Venezuelan boat strikes
A bipartisan group of former ethics officials is asking for an internal Justice Department investigation into the legal opinion justifying strikes against alleged drug boats.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.
Grammy-nominated musician killed by driver with over 100 arrests
Roderick Macleod, 70, was walking his dogs when he was allegedly struck by a driver with dozens of prior arrests.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Taliban detains 4 men for dressing up as "Peaky Blinders" characters
For the Taliban religious police, four young friends' passion for Thomas Shelby's flat cap fashion was a step too far in the "spread of harmful cultures."
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Why fighting inflation may not be the best way to make life more affordable
Beating back inflation is only half the battle in lowering the cost of living — you also have to think about people's pay, economists argue.
Supreme Court weighs campaign finance limits in GOP-backed challenge
Congress has enacted limits on how much money a political committee can spend in coordination with a federal candidate.
Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Instacart's AI-enabled pricing may be bumping up your grocery bill
Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.
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Why fighting inflation may not be the best way to make life more affordable
Beating back inflation is only half the battle in lowering the cost of living — you also have to think about people's pay, economists argue.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Instacart's AI-enabled pricing may be bumping up your grocery bill
Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Trump says he's letting Nvidia sell advanced chips to China
President Trump says the U.S. will take a 25% cut of sales of advanced Nvidia chips to China.
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Supreme Court weighs campaign finance limits in GOP-backed challenge
Congress has enacted limits on how much money a political committee can spend in coordination with a federal candidate.
Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Treasury Dept. informs Erika Kirk that Turning Point USA not under investigation
A producer for "The Charlie Kirk Show" podcast said there had been false claims about the finances of Turning Point USA.
Mace criticizes GOP leaders for "restrictive and ineffective" control of House
Rep. Nancy Mace, a South Carolina Republican, criticized House GOP leaders in an op-ed for what she called their "restrictive and ineffective" control of the chamber.
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Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
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Ukraine reportedly attacks Russia's shadow fleet in foreign waters
At least three oil tankers have been hit by explosions in what appears to be a stepped up unilateral effort by Ukraine to sink Russia's sanctions-dodging oil sales.
In Denmark, concern about Russia's threats and U.S. interest in Greenland
Some Danes say they are worried about security because of what they see as the growing threat from Russia and concerns over the reliability of the Trump White House as an ally.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Japan warns of possible megaquake, potential 98-foot tsunami
Officials said the megaquake advisory is not a prediction and the probability of a magnitude 8 or larger quake is only about 1%, but there's hope it will serve as a wake-up call.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.
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Lucas Bravo on new "Emily in Paris" season
Lucas Bravo, who stars as Gabriel in "Emily in Paris," talks about the new season of the show, what he loves about his character and working with Lily Collins. Plus, he discusses playing a villain role in the series, "The Seduction."
Golden Globe nomination surprises and snubs
Hollywood's awards season is underway with Golden Globe nominations announced on Monday. "One Battle After Another" was a financial flop at the box office, but it earned the most nominations. There were also a handful of first-time nominees and some surprising snubs.
Mark Hamill, Tom Kenny on SpongeBob movie
Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, and Mark Hamill, the voice of the Flying Dutchman, speak with "CBS Mornings" about their new film, "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" and marking 26 years since the first episode aired.
Details on Paramount bid for Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance has announced a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix reached a deal last week to buy part of the company. The Paramount Skydance offer to purchase the entire company was presented directly to Warner Bros. shareholders. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
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At least 6 families sue Character.AI
At least six American families are suing Character.AI, its co-founders and Google over the role its chatbot allegedly played in encouraging their children to take their own lives. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent for Puck News, joined CBS News to discuss.
Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Ghislaine Maxwell documents could be released
A federal judge said that the Justice Department can release grand jury documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell's 2021 sex trafficking case. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more on what to expect.
Parents speak out about domestic violence
The parents of a woman who was fatally shot in a domestic violence incident spoke with CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter to raise awareness about the pervasive crime plaguing the U.S.
Funds raised after drunk raccoon is rescued
A Virginia animal shelter that rescued a raccoon that broke into a liquor store and got drunk has raised more than $150,000 with merchandise on the incident. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
Judge on Ghislaine Maxwell case records
A federal judge said Tuesday that the Department of Justice can unseal the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more details.
Audio in probe of pilot apparently on drugs
New audio has been released depicting the moments before an off-duty pilot, who was apparently on drugs, allegedly tried to turn off a jet's engines while it was in the air. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
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Campaign finance limits before Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is weighing whether to overturn a decision that limits the amount of money political parties can spend on candidates. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
Hegseth to brief "Gang of Eight" lawmakers
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is briefing the group of top lawmakers known as the "Gang of Eight" about the U.S. strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
GoFundMe crowdfunding spike for essentials
Crowdfunding website GoFundMe released its 2025 "Year In Help" report Tuesday. It showed a spike in people asking for donations to buy essentials like food. CBS News investigative correspondent Tom Hanson has more.
Ghislaine Maxwell documents could be released
A federal judge said that the Justice Department can release grand jury documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell's 2021 sex trafficking case. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more on what to expect.
Bill would tie Pentagon funds to boat footage
Congress is working to withhold part of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel budget until the Pentagon releases footage of the strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.