U.S. scientist stirs salty debate about British tea
The tradition of tea drinking runs deep in Britain, but trouble is brewing over the best brew thanks to one U.S. scientist. Ian Lee has the story.
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Packers hold impromptu tea party
Players from the Green Bay Packers joined one of their youngest fans for an impromptu tea party during training camp.
Face the Nation, 08.15.10
President Obama is up to his neck in political trouble with his liberal base while the Republican establishment tries to figure out what to do about its conservative wing and the Tea Party. Bob Schieffer is joined by four of the top figures from both ends of the political spectrum and two of Washington's top reporters to give analysis on the year of political irony.
Face the Nation, 07.18.10
Bob Schieffer spoke with two men with very different takes on Arizona's new immigration law--former Congressman J.D. Hayworth (R-Ariz.) and Governor Bill Richardson (D-N.M.); Schieffer also brings in the head of the NAACP, Ben Jealous, and one of the leaders of the Tea Party, David Webb to discuss NAACP's racism charges against elements of the Tea Party; Also, a final word on a real shakeup in Washington--its own Earthquake!
Face the Nation, 09.19.10
Bob Schieffer spoke with President Bill Clinton as the former president convenes his Global Initatives conference looking for solutions to the world's most pressing problems and got his take on the current state of American politics; Then, two voices on the right, Columnist and former Bush Administration official Michael Gerson and the GOP's legendary strategist and former Reagan Advisor Ed Rollins on where the Tea Party movement is going; Also, Schieffer shares how Democrats may have missed an opportunity to find a compromise on the tax cut debate.
Face the Nation 09.26.10
Tea Party candidates toppled establishment Republicans in seven states, but what exactly does this leaderless movement aim to do? Bob Schieffer spoke with two of it's surprise successes - Marco Rubio of Florida and Ken Buck of Colorado; Then, veteran political organizer Sal Russo, who some are calling "the Karl Rove of Tea Party Politics," explains where The Tea Party gets it's funding; Also, Schieffer comments on the awful cost of war.
Garrett gets emotional
After reading a fan's letter about political tolerance, Major Garrett gets emotional. Steve Chaggaris and guest Jenny Beth Martin, co-founder and national coordinator of the Tea Party Patriots, also react on "The Takeout."
Republican Sen. Thad Cochran narrowly defeated Tea Party challenger Chris McDaniel in a hotly contested primary battle Tuesday
Republican Sen. Thad Cochran narrowly defeated Tea Party challenger Chris McDaniel in a hotly contested primary battle Tuesday. McDaniel, who beat the six-term senator in the primary three weeks ago, triggering a runoff, plans to challenge the decision in court. Nancy Cordes reports.
Republican lawmakers grilled IRS Commissioner John Koskinen after learning key emails linked to Lois Lerner went missing, and that her hard drive had been destroyed
Republican lawmakers grilled IRS Commissioner John Koskinen after learning key emails linked to Lois Lerner went missing, and that her hard drive had been destroyed. The GOP believes the missing material could bolster accusations that Lerner and her department had placed extra scrutiny on Tea Party and other groups. Koskinen read emails from the IRS's IT department that seemed to rule out any foul play. Nancy Cordes reports.
Republican lawmakers are furious with the IRS for their claims that some of Lois Lerner's emails that are at the heart of a Congressional subpoena were lost
Republican lawmakers are furious with the IRS for their claims that some of Lois Lerner's emails that are at the heart of a Congressional subpoena were lost. Lerner's IRS division improperly scrutinized tea party supporters and other conservative groups that applied for tax-exempt status from 2010 to 2012. Nancy Cordes reports.
A look back at what we've been covering on “CBS This Morning"
A look back at what we've been covering on “CBS This Morning.”
Eric Cantor lost his Congressional seat in a GOP primary vote to Tea Party challenger, Dave Brat
A political earthquake in Virginia is shaking up Republicans across the country. Eric Cantor lost his Congressional seat in a GOP primary vote to Tea Party challenger, Dave Brat. Nancy Cordes reports.
On Tuesday, voters in six states chose the GOP established candidate, rather than tea party favorites
On Tuesday, voters in six states chose the GOP established candidate, rather than tea party favorites. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Primary voters in six states go to the poll Tuesday
Primary voters in six states go to the poll Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Louisville, Ky., on the race between Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Tea Party-backed Matt Bevin.
Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) criticized the Obama administration for contributing to the nation's massive income gap by making Americans too dependent on government
Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) criticized the Obama administration for contributing to the nation's massive income gap by making Americans too dependent on government. He also stressed what he said is the need for lower taxes in order to spark the economy, and said the best way to stop Obamacare is to provide better health care solutions.
Republican challenging Trump says he lost his radio show
Joe Walsh says he received notice about his radio show before sitting down for an interview on CNN
Face The Nation, 5.23.10
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs speaks on how the government is handling the oil spill, Senator Alexander (R-Tenn.) examines on if the Tea Party is helping or hurting the Republican Party, and Joe Sestak who took on the White House and the Democratic establishment in Pennsylvania.
Face the Nation, 10.17.10
Bob Schieffer spoke with former head of the Democratic National Committee Howard Dean, Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC), Republican Strategist Liz Cheney, and former advisor to President Clinton Bill Galston on if Republicans and Democrats will find a way to work together after the midterm elections. Also; Bob Schieffer has a final word on why spring is fine but fall is better.
Face the Nation, 04.03.11
Bob Schieffer spoke with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on how the U.S. is handling the situation in Libya and if parties can work together to avoid a government shutdown; Also, Bob Schieffer comments on the importance of telling the truth.
Face The Nation, 04.18.10
Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) makes his Sunday television debut and Pulitzer winning columnist Kathleen Parker weighs in. And; Bob Schieffer on life before jet planes and volcanic ash.
Face the Nation, 11.14.10
The Tea Party's new hero Senator-elect Rand Paul (R-Ky.) discusses how he plans to reduce spending and reduce the federal workforce; Then, Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has some advice for President Obama and the rest of his party; Also, Bob Schieffer makes his 2011 political forecast.
Face the Nation, 04.24.11
Bob Schieffer is joined by Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Rep. Tim Griffin (R-Ark.), and Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) to discuss America's involvement in Libya and Syria, raising the debt ceiling, and President Obama's investigation into rising gas prices; Also, Bob Schieffer comments on the royal wedding.
Face the Nation, 08.07.11
Bob Schieffer spoke with David Axelrod, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Gov. Howard Dean (D-Va.) on what caused the downgrade of the U.S. credit rating and how to fix it; Also, a look back on the life of Elmer Staats, former head of the Government Accountability Office.
DOJ announces settlement with Tea Party groups
The groups' applications for tax-exempt status had been unfairly delayed by the IRS because their applications had "Tea Party" or "Patriots" in the title
Palin, McCain Reunite
Sarah Palin appeared at a campaign rally for her former presidential running-mate, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who faces a challenging primary election for his Senate seat. Ben Tracy reports.
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Iran says it "cannot trust" U.S. in negotiations as Trump says "we control" strait
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, President Trump also claimed to have "wiped out" Iran's armed forces.
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Pentagon's rush to counter drone threat may pose safety risks, specialist says
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" with Xi as Beijing summit ends
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their summit in Beijing on Friday with both countries looking to claim the visit as a win.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.
Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday
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U.S. moving to indict Cuba's Raúl Castro, sources say
The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.
Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, Africa's CDC says
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
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Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday
Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
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Pentagon's rush to counter drone threat may pose safety risks, specialist says
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (May 17): "By Design"
"Sunday Morning" presents its annual edition touching on all aspects of design, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair?
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Why are so many U.S. CEOs in China with Trump, and what do they want?
More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.
Jury awards $49.5 million to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family
A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
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Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
Exclusive
Pentagon's rush to counter drone threat may pose safety risks, specialist says
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.
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2 senators call on FAA to study impact of reduced flight attendant staffing
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
FDA blocked melanoma drug as confusion reigned under Makary
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
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The origins of hantavirus
The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship was caused by the Andes virus, the only known strain to spread from person to person. Rodents are known to carry hantavirus, but what's the disease's origin story? Ramy Inocencio explains.
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, Africa's CDC says
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
FDA blocked melanoma drug as confusion reigned under Makary
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
RFK Jr. says he won't run for president in 2028
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to address the interests of his MAHA supporters, who view him as their hope for the future, while being a good soldier in the eyes of the Trump White House.
Teens help save man having a heart attack
Three South Florida teenagers helped a 65-year-old having a heart attack. Matt Gutman has the story.
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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
Coast Guard stops boats holding 3 tons of cocaine, opens fire on one
The crew of the Tahoma, a 270-foot Coast Guard cutter, made the interdictions about 90 miles off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
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Iran says it "cannot trust" U.S. in negotiations as Trump says "we control" strait
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, President Trump also claimed to have "wiped out" Iran's armed forces.
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Inside look at "Jack Ryan: Ghost War"
John Krasinski and Michael Kelly join "CBS Mornings" to discuss reuniting for the movie, "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War," after starring in the TV series "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" for four seasons. They discuss the movie, their friendship and how they balance it all with their busy family lives.
Previewing new season of "Couples Therapy"
Dr. Orna Guralnik speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the new season of the docuseries "Couples Therapy," which features Guralnik counseling four new couples on how to tackle issues in their relationships, including major political differences and infidelity.
Drake releases three new albums
In a surprise, Drake dropped three new albums Thursday night, including "Iceman." It's the Canadian rapper's first new music since his explosive public feud with Kendrick Lamar.
Yellowstone spinoff "Dutton Ranch" premieres
Yellowstone actors Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are reprising their roles as the fan-favorite onscreen couple Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in the newest "Yellowstone" spinoff, "Dutton Ranch." CBS News' Julianne Ferreira has more.
From the archives: Outspoken film critic Rex Reed
Film critic Rex Reed, whose clever and barbed opinions about movies – and movie stars – made him a fixture for decades in print and on television, died on May 12, 2026 at age 87. In this Feb. 4, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, Reed talked with Mo Rocca about how he came to live the life of an A-Lister himself. He also dispensed his unvarnished opinions about that year's best picture Oscar-nominees.
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Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
How the Trump-Xi summit could impact AI race
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
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.
Closing arguments held in OpenAI case
Lawyers presented closing arguments Thursday in the OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against its CEO, Sam Altman. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
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Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday
Coast Guard stops boats holding 3 tons of cocaine, opens fire on one
The crew of the Tahoma, a 270-foot Coast Guard cutter, made the interdictions about 90 miles off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia.
Cartel leader "The Gardener" hit with U.S. charges after dramatic capture
Jalisco cartel boss Audias Flores Silva was arrested in an operation by Mexican Navy special forces based on information provided by U.S. agencies.
Former death row inmate granted bond after nearly being executed 3 times
An Oklahoma judge granted bond to former death row inmate Richard Glossip on Thursday, laying the groundwork for his first release from prison since 1997.
Software CEO convicted for running $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme
Brett Blackman was convicted on charges including healthcare and Medicare fraud, and faces decades in prison.
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NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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5/16: The Uplift
David Begnaud meets a man who has attended the Kentucky Derby for 79 years in a row – and his dying wish to make it there one last time.
Powell's legacy as Federal Reserve chair
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's last day comes after a tense tenure through a pandemic, economic turmoil and a rocky relationship with President Trump. CBS News' Emily Pandise reports.
Soldier reacts after ICE took wife
Army Sgt. 1st Class Jose Serrano says his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, is back home after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained her for a month. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Americans being monitored for hantavirus
U.S. officials say the number of Americans being monitored after a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has risen. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Expert on "Thucydides trap"
Political scientist and Harvard University professor Graham Allison joined CBS News with more on his research about the "Thucydides trap," which Chinese President Xi Jinping apparently mentioned to President Trump during their summit in China.