Senators Cruz and Cramer move to ban vaccine and mask mandates
The two Republican senators want to end rules requiring masks on federal property and public transportation.
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Pence met with jeers at Florida event
When former Vice President Mike Pence took the stage in Florida to address a social conservative group, he was met with some jeers, and reporters in the room said some attendees called him a "traitor." Other potential 2024 presidential candidates expected at the event are Texas GOP Senator Ted Cruz and Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis. Politico Florida Bureau Chief Matt Dixon spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the next race for the White House.
Ted Cruz says U.S. Army ad shows "woke, emasculated military"
The ad features a female soldier raised by two mothers who decides to join the U.S. Army.
Texas primary analysis
We're following the latest on the Texas primary elections, which saw a shift towards stronger Democratic voter turnout. However, Republicans still cast more ballots. Washington Post reporter Mike DeBonis takes CBSN through the latest on that plus the day's other political headlines.
Rep. O'Rourke on potential gun legislation
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas Beto O'Rourke says that AR-15s do not belong on U.S. streets or in schools.
GOP tax bill provisions
Under the Senate tax bill, car dealerships would be able to fully deduct interest on loans thanks to Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul. An amendment by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz allows parents to pay for K-12 private school tuition using tax-free college savings accounts. Julianna Goldman reports on what other items are buried in the legislation.
Health care bill doomed?
The latest Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare is essentially dead after four GOP senators came out against it. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes talks to CBSN about why Senate leaders rushed this last-ditch effort, why it fell apart and what's next for health care legislation.
Ted Cruz on hurricane funding
Texas Senator Ted Cruz says FEMA funding for Harvey victims will be "massive," as other lawmakers criticize his past vote against Sandy relief.
Sen. Ted Cruz on Houston flooding
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is planning to meet President Trump during his visit to Texas Tuesday to examine Hurricane Harvey response. The senator was at the convention center Monday visiting the thousands of people seeking shelter. Cruz joins "CBS This Morning" over the phone to discuss what he's witnessed, and whether more should have been done to prepare for Hurricane Harvey.
Sen. Cruz on health care
Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, discusses the path forward for the Senate health care bill with Face the Nation moderator John Dickerson.
This is Face the Nation, March 19
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson sits down with Sen. Ted Cruz and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and unveils a new CBS News NationTracker poll with Elections Director Anthony Salvanto.
Trump in Iowa
Donald Trump hit a campaign rally in Iowa, hours after the FBI said it is reviewing new emails related to Hillary Clinton. The Republican nominee slammed Clinton for the latest revelations at a rally in Cedar Rapids. See Trump's full speech.
Clinton case reopened
The FBI recommended in July that no charges be filed against Hillary Clinton in the email investigation, but director James Comey said Friday that the FBI is reviewing new emails. This came as a surprise for the public and Clinton campaign. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN to discuss the timing of the announcement and Clinton's response.
FBI reviewing Clinton emails
The Clinton campaign is calling on the FBI to release the latest details on the investigation into the candidate's emails. In the past, the FBI has stressed the importance of transparency but no press conference was held on Friday amid the new developments. CBS News Justice and Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to break the case down.
Dickerson on emails
CBS News political director and "Face The Nation" moderator John Dickerson gives his take on what the discovery of new emails could mean for the Clinton campaign.
FBI probe timing
Before Friday, it looked like the FBI probe into Hillary Clinton's private emails had been closed. However, the timing of FBI Director James Comey's letter reopening the probe has angered some former Justice Department employees. Jeff Pegues has more.
Trump in N.H.
During Donald Trump's rally in Manchester, New Hampshire, Friday, he spoke about the news that the FBI discovered new emails in the probe into Hillary Clinton's private server. Trump also addressed trade deals, defeating ISIS and taking care of veterans. Watch his full remarks.
Clinton email connection
News that the FBI is looking at new emails in its investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server has shaken the 2016 presidential race. The emails were found as part of the FBI's investigation into Anthony Weiner's sexting scandal. Democratic strategist Lis Smith spoke to CBSN anchor Vladimir Duthiers about the latest developments.
Pence on email probe
Mike Pence spoke to supporters in Pennsylvania following the news that the FBI has found new emails related to the investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server. Pence said it shows "no one is above the law."
Strategy for Trump
With the election just 11 days away, FBI director James Comey dropped a bombshell in a letter to Congress stating new emails were found related to the investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server. CBSN political contributor Hogan Gidley, former communications director for Mike Huckabee's campaign, spoke to CBSN about the developing news.
Trump adviser on email probe
News that the FBI has discovered new emails related to its investigation of Hillary Clinton's private email server has rocked the presidential race with only 11 days to go. Senior adviser to the Trump campaign AJ Delgado joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Trump responds to email news
In New Hampshire Friday, Republican nominee Donald Trump made his first remarks after news broke that the FBI has found new emails related to the investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server. He called on the FBI to pursue the investigation and "right the horrible mistake that they made."
Trump in Geneva, OH
Donald Trump's third rally of the day came just after his running mate Mike Pence's plane skidded off a runway at NYC's LaGuardia Airport. In the midst of his speech, Trump told his supporters Pence was fine and that Trump made a great decision picking Pence as his running mate. See Trump's full remarks.
Trump blasts Clintons
WikiLeaks' newly released 'Bill Clinton Inc.' memo provided fresh fodder for Donald Trump, who has accused the Hillary Clinton of engaging in pay-to-play tactics. CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Bill Clinton Inc.
In the latest dump of hacked emails, WikiLeaks may have given Americans the most detailed look to date at the relationship between the Clinton Foundation and Bill Clinton's personal business interests. CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran and defends foreign policy
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
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5 moments from Patrick Clancy's 60 Minutes interview
Patrick Clancy sat down with 60 Minutes in New York City for a lengthy conversation about his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's struggles with mental health, his grief and the social media frenzy surrounding him.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
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Trump says he's deciding between deal or driving Iran "into hell"
President Trump tells the U.N. he has a "big decision to make" on whether to make a deal or drive Iran "into hell."
Hurricane Polo grows into powerful Category 5 storm off Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified in the Pacific off the southwestern Mexican coast, growing into a Category 5 storm. Here's the latest on its path.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose, autopsy finds
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was accidental.
3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
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Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
What is the White House press pool and how does it work?
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
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Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
Diesel prices just hit a new record. Would a U.S. export ban bring relief?
Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.
Have an Apple iPhone 15 or 16? How to file a claim for up to $95.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
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Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
What is the White House press pool and how does it work?
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
Senators press Rubio to prioritize release of American held in Iran
Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen and former journalist for U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Farda, has been imprisoned in Iran since September 2024.
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Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
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Georgia couple who survived Nepal flood shares their story
Mita and Hemant Parikh decided to split from their group and take a side trip during their long-planned pilgrimage. They're now safely back home, but none of the families they were traveling with have been found.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
Senators press Rubio to prioritize release of American held in Iran
Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen and former journalist for U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Farda, has been imprisoned in Iran since September 2024.
U.S. fighter jet crashes at air base in Germany, injuring pilot
The U.S. Air Base Spangdahlem said that the pilot ejected and was receiving medical care.
Trump signs agreement giving U.S. broad military authority in Greenland
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
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Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose
A South Carolina coroner revealed Tuesday that actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Judge Judy reflects on 30-year career
Judith Sheindlin, known on TV as Judge Judy, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her 30-year career as she passes the torch to her son, Adam.
Grandmaster Flash talks new book on hip-hop
Grandmaster Flash speaks with Nate Burleson about his new book, "Birth of a Culture," where he gives readers an intimate look at his role in the birth of hip-hop.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose, autopsy finds
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Fat Bear Week is here: Meet Backpack, Bucky and other chunky contenders
Sixteen bears are facing off in Fat Bear Week 2026, the highly anticipated tournament among the chunkiest bears at the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
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How a "swarm" of AI agents hacked a company
Experts are worried about the dangers of "swarms" of AI models coming together to accomplish a complex task for nefarious reasons. CBS News' Megan Cerullo breaks down what this means.
Downloads surge for Meta's new AI agent Muse
Meta's new AI personal assistant, Muse, has reached the top of the U.S. App Store charts, surpassing competitor ChatGPT. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten details how the app's popularity is helping Meta play catch-up in the AI race.
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.
Trump rejects calls to rein in AI
At the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, President Trump told world leaders that the U.S. rejects efforts to rein in artificial intelligence. Stephen Witt, a journalist focused on AI, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Political donations form family tied to suspected Chinese spy
A family tied to a suspected Chinese spy made $4.4 million in donations to California politicians, including Gov. Newsom, a CBS News investigation found. CBS News' Josh Boswell breaks it down.
Man shot by ICE: "I'm not doing well"
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot in the back by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Austin, Texas. Garces Perez's lawyer says he had a work permit and was seeking asylum but had missed a deportation order sent to an old address. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
"Looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
Online personality "Clavicular," whose real name is Braden Peters, faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge. He denies the allegations.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers take next steps
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers filed a motion to dismiss her case and asked the judge to investigate the lone holdout juror after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
Latest on Nolan Wells case
A grand jury has declined to charge anyone in connection with the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more details.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashes in Germany
For the second time in less than a week, a U.S. F-16 fighter jet has crashed, this time during a training mission in western Germany, according to the military. They said the pilot ejected safely.
Political donations form family tied to suspected Chinese spy
A family tied to a suspected Chinese spy made $4.4 million in donations to California politicians, including Gov. Newsom, a CBS News investigation found. CBS News' Josh Boswell breaks it down.
Foreign policy expert on Trump's U.N. speech
President Trump suggested to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that he could "annihilate" Iran. David Tafuri, a foreign policy commentator and former State Department official, joins "The Daily Report" to share his analysis on that and Mr. Trump's comments about artificial intelligence.
Southern California braces for Hurricane Polo
A potential nor'easter is threatening the Atlantic shoreline with possible strong winds, along with heavy rains and coastal flooding. At the same time, a Category 5 hurricane is brewing just off the coast of Mexico, and Southern California is on alert for impacts later this week. Carter Evans reports from Malibu and Rob Marciano has the forecast.