Jason Rezaian on state of Iran tensions
Jason Rezaian, a journalist who spent 544 days unjustly imprisoned in Iran before being released in January 2016, joins "The Takeout" with his perspective on where tensions with the U.S. stand.
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Judge blocks DOJ from searching Washington Post reporter's phone and laptop
A federal magistrate judge has blocked the DOJ from searching through a Washington Post reporter's devices after they were seized by the FBI last month, instead ruling that the court would conduct a search.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Washington Post begins sweeping layoffs as it scales back news coverage
Former WaPo executive editor Martin Baron told CBS News the paper's coverage will be "dramatically diminished" because of the job cuts.
Ex-WaPo executive editor criticizes layoffs
The Washington Post laid off more than 300 journalists, about one-third of its staff. Martin Baron, the former executive editor of The Washington Post, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to talk about the recent layoffs at the newspaper.
How DHS responds to shootings
According to a new piece in The Washington Post, officers with the Department of Homeland Security have fired shots during arrests or at protesters 16 times since July 2025. Trump aides declared each one justified before waiting for investigations to be completed. Washington Post reporter David Nakamura joins to unpack his findings.
FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter
The FBI has searched the Alexandria, Virginia, home of a Washington Post reporter in connection with a classified documents investigation. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
How GLP-1 drugs are shifting consumer habits
The rise in the use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs across the U.S. is shifting not only scales, but also how Americans are spending their time and money. Washington Post retail reporter Jaclyn Peiser explains.
International law and alleged drug boat strikes
The Trump administration says it has the legal authority to target alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, but lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are speaking out after a newly revealed second strike. Allen Weiner, director of Stanford's Program in International and Comparative Law, joins with analysis.
Extended interview: Hanan Elatr Khashoggi
President Trump on Tuesday saluted and defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at his first White House visit since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi's widow, Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, sat down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to respond to Mr. Trump's comments.
Report: Possible AI scheme in publications
An investigation by The Washington Post claims that several publications, including Business Insider and Wired, have removed articles that appear to have been written by artificial intelligence and published under fake aliases. Scott Nover, media reporter for The Washington Post, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Reporter held captive in Iran on U.S. strikes
While serving as the Washington Post's correspondent in Tehran, Jason Rezaian was unjustly imprisoned in Iran for 544 days before being released in January 2016. He joins "The Takeout" with his perspective on the Israel-Iran conflict and last weekend's U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.
Behind The Headlines: The disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi
Jamal Khashoggi, a writer for The Washington Post who has written columns critical of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, last week and has not been seen since. U.S. intelligence reportedly intercepted Saudi communications portending a plot to detain Khashoggi, while Turkish officials have said they feared he has been murdered. Correspondent Holly Williams reports on the investigation into Khashoggi's apparent death, and how the Trump administration is responding.
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"People don't tell the truth," says Ben Bradlee, former executive editor of The Washington Post. And Bradlee knows a thing or two about lies, having helmed the Post during the Watergate scandal. Mike Wallace reports on Bradlee's life and career.
The Washington Post in 1974
Played on screen by Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, the Washington Post's Ben Bradlee and Katharine Graham spoke with 60 Minutes in 1974
How Elon Musk's views on race have shifted
President Trump's billionaire adviser Elon Musk is an outspoken opponent of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, but he hasn't always been. New reporting from The Washington Post examines when and how Musk's views shifted. Beth Reinhard, one of the article's writers, joins "America Decides" to break down the findings.
Trump firmly stands by April 2 tariffs pledge
Despite the stock market's recent instability, President Trump is standing firm on his promise of implementing reciprocal tariffs in early April. Washington Post opinions columnist Heather Long joins "America Decides" to examine how the tariffs are creating anxiety about a recession.
Warren Buffett on legendary Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham
The investor who was close friends with the Washington Post publisher talks about the woman who became a pivotal figure in Washington politics, whose story is told in a new documentary, "Becoming Katharine Graham."
Jeff Bezos makes changes to Washington Post
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos is implementing major changes to the outlet's opinion page, adjusting what columnists can and cannot write about. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down any legal red flags and whether it could set a precedent for other legacy media outlets.
Latest on effort to avert government shutdown
A government shutdown deadline is three days away, and lawmakers have yet to unveil their plan to avert it. Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for Politico, and Paul Kane, senior congressional correspondent for the Washington Post, join "America Decides" to weigh in on the push before Friday's cutoff.
Red states shifting agendas further right
New reporting reveals red states, energized by President-elect Donald Trump's victory, are already pushing for more conservative agendas. Washington Post national correspondent Molly Hennessy-Fiske joins "America Decides" to discuss her reporting on what lawmakers are trying to get approved.
Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post's decision to end endorsements
Billionaire Jeff Bezos said not endorsing a presidential candidate was a "principled" and "right" decision.
WaPo stops endorsing candidates: What we know
The Washington Post is dealing with the fallout from its decision not to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in 36 years. David Folkenflik, media correspondent at NPR, joins CBS News to examine the Post's decision and how its readers are responding.
Alleged China interference efforts: New details
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
AI to block cheats in new "Call of Duty" game
Activision's highly-anticipated "Call of Duty: Black Ops 6" debuted on all major gaming consoles at midnight Friday. But even on day one, the company already expects online cheaters to be an issue. Gene Park, reporter for The Washington Post covering video games and gaming culture, joins CBS News to explain how Activision hopes to use artificial intelligence to kick cheaters off its platform.
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Pakistan says it's set to host U.S.-Iran talks soon
It's unclear if the talks would be direct or indirect, and Washington and Tehran aren't commenting. This, as Iran warns the U.S. not to start ground operations.
Documents reveal 2 close calls 1 day before deadly crash at D.C. airport
A former Reagan airport air traffic controller is speaking out about years of ignored warnings preceding the 2025 deadly midair collision that killed 67 people, saying "it worked until it didn't."
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Trump administration scaling back asylum crackdown, sources say
The unprecedented move amounted to an indefinite suspension of all asylum requests filed outside of immigration court, regardless of the applicant's nationality.
Homan says ICE will keep assisting TSA until "airports feel like they are 100%"
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
U.S. military needs to keep up as drones advance, former Marine says
Iran is launching deadly drone strikes on U.S. forces and allies in the Middle East. The same weapons have been used for years in Ukraine, where drones have transformed warfare.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
Rep. Jim Himes accuses Trump of "flat-out lying" about negotiating with Iran
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes accused President Trump of lying about U.S. negotiations with Iran on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Cardinal temporarily barred from entering Jerusalem's Church of Holy Sepulchre
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said it was "the first time in centuries" that heads of the church were unable to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at the sacred site.
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Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
UConn shocks Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan in Final Four
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
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Trump administration scaling back asylum crackdown, sources say
The unprecedented move amounted to an indefinite suspension of all asylum requests filed outside of immigration court, regardless of the applicant's nationality.
Artemis II astronauts say they're "ready to go" for moon launch
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Bank of America reaches $72.5 million settlement in Epstein lawsuit
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Education Department tells 7.5 million SAVE borrowers to prepare for repayment
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
How soon will TSA lines return to normal after the shutdown ends?
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
Should you rely on AI to do your taxes? Experts warn of risks.
About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance.
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
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Trump administration scaling back asylum crackdown, sources say
The unprecedented move amounted to an indefinite suspension of all asylum requests filed outside of immigration court, regardless of the applicant's nationality.
Ex-Surgeon General says social media needs to be regulated "similar to cigarettes"
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Homan says ICE will keep assisting TSA until "airports feel like they are 100%"
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
Iran warns troops will be "set on fire" if U.S. launches ground operation
"As long as the Americans seek Iran's surrender, our response is clear: Far be it from us to accept humiliation," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker, said Sunday.
Transcript: Tom Homan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Tom Homan, Trump administration border czar, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.
Transcript: Jerome Adams on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Jerome Adams, surgeon general in the first Trump administration, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.
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Michael Jordan on NASCAR, basketball and the one title he won't claim
Michael Jordan reflects on his life after basketball, his move into NASCAR, and the pressure that still comes with his competitive drive and fame.
Olivia Munn's "no symptoms" cancer diagnosis fueled lifesaving mission
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
Olivia Munn shares her breast cancer journey
Olivia Munn is busier than ever, starring in the new series "Your Friends and Neighbors," raising two kids and juggling a packed career. But as Tracy Smith reports in our Sunday Profile, an unexpected diagnosis reshaped her life in ways she never imagined.
3/29: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The story of Elizabeth Tsurkov's 903-day captivity in Iraq; Olivia Munn's breast cancer journey; Michael Jordan's drive to change NASCAR; the reinvention of "Cats" on Broadway; and New York's botanical superhero.
Brandon Uranowitz on reviving "Ragtime"
Tony Award-winner Brandon Uranowitz sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his journey to landing his latest role in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center.
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Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson 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.
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
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Denise and Aaron Quinn Get the Last Word
A couple is attacked as they slept. They later team up with law enforcement and get their assailant to confess to more crimes. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
Attack survivors, not believed by police, get the last word against kidnapper
After their kidnapping case drew national attention because they were accused of making it up, Denise Huskins Quinn and Aaron Quinn worked with law enforcement to help uncover additional crimes committed by their attacker – helping to bring justice to other victims and reclaiming their own story.
French police stop apparent bomb attack outside Bank of America building
The incident occurred in the middle of the night, while the office was closed. No employees were injured, according to the bank.
Tiger Woods released from jail after arrest
Tiger Woods was released from the Martin County jail in Florida following his DUI arrest after a rollover crash on Friday.
Colombian navy says it shut down 30 drug labs, seized 2 tons of cocaine
The Colombian navy said it also seized thousands of gallons of smuggled fuel, preventing "the strengthening of illicit economies."
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Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Astronauts prepare for Wednesday moon launch
The Artemis II crew is in quarantine ahead of a launch scheduled for Wednesday. If all goes well, the crew will fly around the far side of the moon, going farther from Earth than any human in history. Mark Strassmann reports.
Artemis II astronauts say they're "ready to go" for moon launch
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
What would success mean for Artemis II flight?
The 322-foot rocket set to launch Artemis II stood ready on the pad at the Kennedy Space Center on Saturday. It will be the first crewed moonshot in over a half-century. Mark Strassmann is there.
Meet the rescue team behind the astronauts as Artemis II's launch approaches
A global team of Air Force rescuers is on standby, ready to come to the aid of the Artemis II crew after their space launch.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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3/29/2026: Inside the Tower; Unmanned; Wonder of the World
First, investigating the D.C. midair plane crash. Then, a look at the drone arms race transforming modern warfare. And, inside Son Doong, the world's largest cave passage.
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Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
How drones have shifted warfare
From Ukraine to the Middle East, drone technology has drastically changed how wars are fought. Haley Ott has more.
Weather forecast for NASA's moon launch
While NASA is prepared for Wednesday's launch, the weather could have other plans. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.