Trump wants Sessions to find author of "unfair" op-ed
The Justice Department is one of the few agencies that has not issued a statement denying authorship of the op-ed critical of the president
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Trump speculates about author of "unfair" op-ed
President calls Bob Woodward's book a "scam" and wonders if the anonymous op-ed writer is "a deep state person"
Are we going towards 2 constitutional crises?
USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss a chaotic week for President Trump, with Bob Woodward's upcoming book and an anonymous New York Times op-ed.
Trump rails at anonymous op-ed writer
A guessing game is gripping Washington with officials, including the president, searching for the identity of the anonymous writer of a scathing New York Times op-ed about "resistance" in the Trump administration. At least 28 senior officials, a majority of them from the president's Cabinet, have denied writing it. Weijia Jiang reports.
Speculation swirls over op-ed author
As the search for the anonymous senior administration official who authored a New York Times op-ed continues, some are suggesting that the use of the word "lodestar" might help identify its author. Jonathan Horn, a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
White House officials deny writing anonymous New York Times opinion piece
The search continues to identify an unknown author Thursday, a day after the New York Times published an anonymous opinion piece detailing the "resistance" within the Trump administration. Weijia Jiang, CBS News White House correspondent, joins CBSN to discuss what we know about the possible writer.
Officials deny writing anonymous op-ed
Nearly every member of President Trump's inner circle denied writing an anonymous New York Times op-ed that described an active resistance inside the White House. That includes Cabinet members and first lady Melania Trump. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Colbert urges Trump to flee the White House
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The day in politics: Op-ed fallout, Trump rally, Kavanaugh hearings
It was a dramatic day in Washington, with a flurry of denials about that bombshell op-ed and continued confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh
Trump officials deny authoring op-ed
Multiple senior officials are saying they were not behind the New York Times op-ed that claimed there's a secret resistance within the Trump administration. Vice President Mike Pence said the author should be ashamed. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid has more.
What is the meaning behind "lodestar?"
The internet is obsessing over one peculiar word: lodestar. And it may just hold a clue to guessing who penned the now-viral New York Times op-ed.
Paul Ryan: New York Times op-ed author "obviously living in dishonesty"
"If you're not interested in helping the president, you shouldn't work for the president as far as I'm concerned," the House speaker said
Trump responds to NYT op-ed
President Trump is responding to a New York Times op-ed written anonymously by someone claiming to be part of the so-called "resistance" within the administration. The writer claims to be working to block Mr. Trump's "worst inclinations." CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
NYT op-ed sparks debate
The New York Times published an op-ed Wednesday written by someone claiming to be part of the "resistance" within the Trump administration. But the anonymous article is getting a sharp reaction from inside and outside the paper. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
Pence, Pompeo deny penning anonymous op-ed ripping Trump
A running list of the Trump administration officials who have denied writing the New York Times' scathing op-ed
Trump slams anonymous New York Times op-ed
President Trump is accusing an unnamed top official in his own administration of being a traitor after The New York Times published an anonymous op-ed on Wednesday from a senior official who claims to be part of a "resistance" inside the administration. Major Garrett reports.
Anonymous senior Trump official on "resistance" within administration
"Many of the senior officials in his own administration are working diligently from within to frustrate parts of his agenda and his worst inclinations," the unnamed author says
Trump slams NYT op-ed
President Trump is suggesting the senior White House official who wrote an op-ed detailing chaos in the White House be charged with treason. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
NYT publishes anonymous op-ed on Trump
The New York Times has published an anonymous op-ed by a senior official that describes a "quiet resistance" to the president within his own administration "working diligently" to block Mr. Trump's "worst inclinations" and "amorality." Sabrina Siddiqui, CBSN political contributor and political reporter of The Guardian, and Kevin Cirilli, chief Washington correspondent for Bloomberg, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
The day in politics: "Resistance" op-ed, Kavanaugh hearings, Kim Kardashian West
From a mysterious op-ed slamming President Trump by a senior administration official to Kim Kardashian West's reform efforts, here's what happened Wednesday
Op-ed on "resistance" within Trump admin.
The New York Times has published an op-ed by a senior Trump official who claims there is a "resistance" working within the administration "to frustrate parts of [Trump's] agenda and his worst inclinations." CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
If you're going to track your teen's location, here's how to approach it
"You don't want it to be something your teenager feels is being done to them," psychologist Lisa Damour says
Report: Actress who says Weinstein raped her paid off her own accuser
Actress paid $380,000 shortly after she said last October that movie mogul Harvey Weinstein raped her, the New York Times reported
Report: Asia Argento settled assault claim
The New York Times reports one of the leaders of the Me Too movement, Italian actress Asia Argento, is now accused of making a deal with a young actor who says he was sexually assaulted by Argento. Argento is one of the women accusing Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault. She reportedly arranged to pay Jimmy Bennett $380,000.
Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, describes "excruciating year"
Tells The New York Times he's extraordinarily stressed out, and discusses idea he's floating of taking Tesla private
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Maryland mom plans to self-deport after her child died while she was in ICE custody
A Maryland mother is planning to self-deport after she was taken into ICE custody, causing her to miss her son's death.
Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
King Charles says royals will help if police probe Andrew's Epstein ties
King Charles II says the royal family will support U.K. police as they look into a report that the monarch's brother Andrew shared secret info with Epstein.
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for public's help in search for missing mom Nancy
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
Ukrainian Olympian's tribute to war victims barred at Winter Games
International Olympic Committee bars a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet showing images of fellow athletes killed in Russia's invasion.
Judge rejects Trump administration's effort to obtain Michigan voter data
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
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Judge rejects Trump administration's effort to obtain Michigan voter data
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
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Stowaway with 789 pounds of cocaine pulled from harbor, Coast Guard says
The stowaway was first spotted as a barge was tugged into San Juan's Old Army Terminal port. Then officials saw them in the water.
U.S. hockey star Laila Edwards talks about historic Olympic debut
Hockey star Laila Edwards said she's "just so thankful" to represent Team USA at the Winter Olympics, making her historic debut on the ice Thursday.
Last sexual misconduct lawsuits against NFL QB Deshaun Watson dismissed
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has had the final two of nearly 30 civil lawsuits against him dismissed.
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Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
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Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
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Judge rejects Trump administration's effort to obtain Michigan voter data
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
Sen. Susan Collins announces reelection bid, setting up key Senate contest
Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced a widely expected reelection bid on Tuesday as focus turns to the Maine Senate race, which could be among the most consequential this cycle.
Warren and Hawley team up to try to break up "Big Medicine"
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Democrats reject latest White House offer on ICE with DHS funding expiring
Democratic leaders a say White House proposal doesn't make the grade as they demand new restrictions on ICE and threaten a shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
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Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
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Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
King Charles says royals will help if police probe Andrew's Epstein ties
King Charles II says the royal family will support U.K. police as they look into a report that the monarch's brother Andrew shared secret info with Epstein.
Ukrainian Olympian's tribute to war victims barred at Winter Games
International Olympic Committee bars a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet showing images of fellow athletes killed in Russia's invasion.
Son of Norway's future queen accused of raping sleeping woman
Marius Borg Hoiby, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's 29-year-old son, is on trial facing 38 charges, including raping four women and assaults against ex-girlfriends.
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Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
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AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent 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.
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Trial over social media addiction in kids begins
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction in children. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Latest news on Epstein files backlash
Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth Amendment during her congressional testimony on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. This comes as the world reacts to the latest batch of documents released by the Justice Department. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Holly Williams have more.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for help in new video
The search for Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, continues 10 days after she went missing in Arizona. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest news.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Jury selection begins for grief book author
Jury selection begins in the murder trial of a Utah woman who wrote a self-help book about grief after her husband died from a drug overdose. Prosecutors allege Kouri Richins gave her husband the deadly drug, which she denies. Carter Evans reports.
Stowaway with 789 pounds of cocaine pulled from harbor, Coast Guard says
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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