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Pete Hegseth speaks after New Yorker report
CBS News has confirmed that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to serve as the next U.S. defense secretary, was forced to step down from a previous leadership role with a nonprofit due to accusations of financial mismanagement, sexual impropriety and repeated intoxication while on the job. "The New Yorker" first reported the allegations. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Hegseth on Capitol Hill.
Graham says Tuberville is an "outlier" on Putin and Ukraine
Sen. Lindsey Graham said his Republican colleague Sen. Tommy Tuberville is an "outlier" within the party when it comes to his stance on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine.
Senate confirms new Joint Chiefs chairman
The Senate confirmed Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as Joint Chiefs chairman Wednesday, breaking through Sen. Tommy Tuberville's months-long blockade on military promotions and confirmations. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Sen. Tuberville drops most military holds
The Senate approved hundreds of military promotions late Tuesday after Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville dropped his opposition despite no changes to the Pentagon's policy on abortion access for service members. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
GOP pushes to pair border policy, Ukraine aid
The clock is ticking for lawmakers to pass the White House's aid plan for Ukraine and Israel. House Speaker Mike Johnson is among the Republicans demanding that any national security package begins with securing the southern border. Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy, who is a part of bipartisan border security negotiations, joins "America Decides" to discuss where talks stand.
Senate confirms hundreds of military promotions after Tuberville drops hold
"I'm happy that after so much unnecessary delay by one senator we have finally moved forward and given these men and women the promotions they deserve," Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
Johnson: Reservations over expelling Santos
The House is set to vote on expelling Rep. George Santos as soon as this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on Speaker Mike Johnson's response to the efforts.
Senators divided on conditional aid to Israel
Multiple senators say they want to place conditions on aid for Israel, but Democrats in the upper chamber are divided about the issue. Democratic Sen. Jack Reed, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Dan Sullivan on U.S. military and China
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's continued blockade of military promotions is weakening the U.S. against China, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan tells CBS News. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the interview.
Senator speaks on Tuberville military holds
After an all-night effort on the Senate floor to break Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on 450 military promotions, Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan, a fellow Republican, tells CBS News he's not ready to back the Democrats' rule change.
Military families, retired service members lobby to end Tuberville's blockade
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change the Pentagon's abortion policy, employing maneuvers to hold up hundreds of military nominations and promotions.
Sen. Katie Boyd Britt on Israel-Hamas war
Alabama Senator Katie Boyd Britt joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and why she opposes a cease-fire. Her new book, "God Calls Us to Do Hard Things: Lessons from the Alabama Wiregrass," is set to be released this week.
House set to vote on GOP Israel aid bill
The GOP-led House is considering a $14.3 billion bill to support Israel, while the White House and Democrats on Capitol Hill want a supplemental bill that would also cover Ukraine aid and other national security interests. A vote on the bill is scheduled for Thursday. Meanwhile, in the Senate, Republican Tommy Tuberville is hearing it from members of his own party over his continued objections to military appointments. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
First woman confirmed to lead U.S. Navy
Admiral Lisa Franchetti is the new chief of naval operations, the first woman ever to be one of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Her appointment was held up, along with hundreds of others, by Sen. Tommy Tuberville. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Pressure on Tuberville to drop military holds
The Senate bypassed Sen. Tommy Tuberville to confirm three high-ranking military leaders Thursday after months of holdups. Tuberville has drawn bipartisan criticism for holding up almost 400 military nominations for months in an effort to protest Pentagon abortion travel policy. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
How Senators can bypass Tuberville's blockade
The Senate confirmed three military nominees Thursday -- a trickle of progress after Sen. Tommy Tuberville's months-long blockade. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains how lawmakers could get around the stoppage.
Tuberville pressured by Republicans on floor to end military nominations hold
For hours on the Senate floor Wednesday, a group of Republican senators publicly broke with Alabama GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville over his hold on military nominations.
Tuberville's hold-up of nominations draws ire
Sen. Tommy Tuberville's continued action to block the nominations of hundreds of military promotions, as an act of protest against a Biden administration policy that allows servicemembers paid time-off to travel out of state for abortion services, prompted anger from fellow Republican senators Wednesday, who attempted to pressure Tuberville to drop his hold on the nominations. Scott MacFarlane has the latest on the standoff.
Blinken goes to Israel; Biden calls for pause
Strikes and flares lit up the sky in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday. This came as Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed for the region for the second time in less than a month. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Scott MacFarlane report.
Why Tuberville's holding up key military nominations?
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, continues his hold on more than 370 military nominations as a protest to a Pentagon policy that pays for service members' travel expenses for abortions and other reproductive care. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane spoke to Tuberville after his Republican colleagues publicly chastised him Wednesday, claiming his tactics are harming America's military priorities.
Senate confirms new Joint Chiefs chairman, bypassing Tuberville blockade
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is blocking hundreds of military promotions and confirmations, but Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer began votes on three top military nominations Wednesday.
3 military branches without Senate-confirmed leaders for first time in history
The Navy on Monday joined the Army and Marine Corps in operating without a Senate-confirmed military leader because of Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on senior military nominations.
Blinken pushes against Rand Paul's blanket hold on diplomatic nominees
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said there would be no confirmed U.S. ambassadors to Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Lebanon by the end of the summer.
Tuberville addresses hold on military nominations
Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama told CBS News' David Martin Wednesday that he disavows recent comments he made regarding white nationalists. He also attempted to clarify his reasoning for putting a hold on more than 250 U.S. military nominations.
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U.S. Air Force VIP fleet being repainted in Trump's preferred palette, sources say
The Kennedy-era robin's egg blue that's currently on the planes is being updated to navy, red and gold.
4 dead in crash on Colorado highway involving dozens of vehicles, State Patrol says
The Colorado State Patrol says four people were killed in a crash on I-25 south of Pueblo involving at least 30 vehicles during what are being called "brownout" conditions with low visibility on Tuesday morning.
How "signal sniffer" technology is being used in the search for Nancy Guthrie
The "signal sniffer" being used in the Nancy Guthrie investigation was mounted on a helicopter on Monday.
10 skiers still missing in California after avalanche near Castle Peak
A group of 16 backcountry skiers was reportedly involved in the incident, the sheriff's office says. Ten remain unaccounted for.
No DNA match in database from gloves found during Nancy Guthrie search
The DNA profile was recovered from gloves found during the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona.
Rhode Island hockey game shooting victims identified as family members
Police in Pawtucket, Rhode Island said they are still searching for motive following Monday's deadly mass shooting at a high school hockey game, but said it was an attack targeting family members.
Bayer proposes $7.2 billion settlement to resolve weedkiller cases
Germany's Bayer has faced thousands of lawsuits after buying Roundup maker Monsanto in 2018 for $63 billion.
Epstein survivor tells CBS News how she was trafficked, and assaulted
Juliette Bryant says not long after meeting Jeffrey Epstein, he assaulted her, and she realized, "this is not a modeling opportunity, I've been kidnapped."
Anderson Cooper to depart "60 Minutes" at end of season
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
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How "signal sniffer" technology is being used in the search for Nancy Guthrie
The "signal sniffer" being used in the Nancy Guthrie investigation was mounted on a helicopter on Monday.
Kristi Yamaguchi says it's "imperative" for figure skaters to have a clean short program
Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito, collectively known as the "Blade Angels," began their Olympic medal campaigns in women's figure skating on Tuesday.
Alysa Liu carries Team USA to Olympic medal contention after short program
Team USA's Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito competed in the women's short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday and qualified for the free skate on Thursday.
Tesla robotaxis involved in 14 crashes since launching in Austin, Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said the electric vehicle maker plans this year to greatly expand its self-driving taxi business.
FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
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Tesla robotaxis involved in 14 crashes since launching in Austin, Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said the electric vehicle maker plans this year to greatly expand its self-driving taxi business.
FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
20% of U.S. jobs are highly vulnerable to automation, economists say
More than half of jobs in manufacturing and transportation could be automated over the next 20 years, according to Oxford Economics.
Bayer proposes $7.2 billion settlement to resolve weedkiller cases
Germany's Bayer has faced thousands of lawsuits after buying Roundup maker Monsanto in 2018 for $63 billion.
Warner Bros. Discovery restarts takeover talks with Paramount Skydance
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
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Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
Trump blames D.C., Maryland and Virginia for massive Potomac River sewage spill
President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Man arrested running toward Capitol with shotgun, police say
U.S. Capitol Police that the individual was in custody and that there did not appear to be other suspects or an ongoing threat.
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U.S. Air Force VIP fleet being repainted in Trump's preferred palette, sources say
The Kennedy-era robin's egg blue that's currently on the planes is being updated to navy, red and gold.
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FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
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Belgium accuses U.S. envoy of disinformation for antisemitism claim
Belgian authorities call the U.S. ambassador's intervention in the case of three Jewish religious figures "dangerous disinformation."
Epstein survivor tells CBS News how she was trafficked, and assaulted
Juliette Bryant says not long after meeting Jeffrey Epstein, he assaulted her, and she realized, "this is not a modeling opportunity, I've been kidnapped."
Iran calls talks with U.S. "more constructive" as Trump's threat looms
Iran and the U.S. traded threats and warnings even as negotiators sat down to discuss a deal to avert a war, but Tehran says "we now have a clearer path ahead."
Russia hammers Ukraine again as U.S. brokers 3rd round of peace talks
The U.S. is brokering a 3rd round of Russia-Ukraine talks, but there's little hope of a breakthrough to end the deadliest war on European soil in 80 years.
Bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, wins gold in 5th Olympic appearance
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
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Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper to depart "60 Minutes" at end of season
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies at 95
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall died on Sunday at the age of 95. Duvall starred in classics like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now." Vladimir Duthiers looks back at his career.
Robert Duvall dies at 95
Robert Duvall, known for his roles in "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now" and more, has died at 95, his wife announced in a social media post Monday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Robert Duvall, Oscar winner who starred in "The Godfather," dies at age 95
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
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"Signal sniffer" inventor on Nancy Guthrie
Investigators in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance are using a device called a "signal sniffer" to try to detect transmissions from her pacemaker. David Kennedy, former NSA hacker and inventor of the pacemaker signal detector, joins CBS News to discuss his work with law enforcement in the search.
Potential impacts of AI
Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his now viral article, "Something Big Is Happening." He writes that AI's "capability for massive disruption could be here by the end of this year." Shumer explains why he wrote the article, and his message to concerned readers.
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.
Viral essay urges people to prepare for AI
If you've been on social media this week, you've likely seen an ominous warning about artificial intelligence in your feed: "Something big is happening." An essay from the CEO of an AI company, Matt Shumer, likens the current moment to February 2020, right before the start of COVID. Nate Soares, co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," joins to discuss.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
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How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
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.
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How "signal sniffer" technology is being used in the search for Nancy Guthrie
The "signal sniffer" being used in the Nancy Guthrie investigation was mounted on a helicopter on Monday.
Probe into New Mexico ranch Epstein once owned
State lawmakers in New Mexico have launched an investigation into a ranch once owned by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports.
Guthrie investigators probing gun purchases
DNA tested from gloves found near the home of Nancy Guthrie did not come back with a match from inside the house or the national database, the Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Georgia school shooting survivors testify
Survivors of the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting took to the stand Tuesday in the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the suspected gunman, who is accused of buying the gun and ammunition allegedly used during the attack. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
Rhode Island shooting victims identified
Officials on Tuesday gave an update on Monday's shooting at a high school hockey game in Rhode Island. At least two people died; the suspect is also dead, officials say.
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Fresh crew arrives at International Space Station to boost numbers back to 7
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
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Ten skiers missing after California avalanche
Crews are working to rescue a group of 16 skiers who encountered an avalanche Tuesday in California. Ten of those skiers are unaccounted for while six are awaiting rescue.
Probe into New Mexico ranch Epstein once owned
State lawmakers in New Mexico have launched an investigation into a ranch once owned by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports.
"Crying horse" toy taking over China's internet
A frowning stuffed horse has sold by the tens of thousands in China, garnering hundreds of millions of mentions on Chinese social media. Tony Dokoupil has more on its symbolism.
U.S., Iran wrap up second round of nuclear talks
U.S. and Iranian negotiators say there's been progress in their nuclear talks, even as the U.S. assembles a massive naval force in the region and Iran launches military exercises nearby. Imtiaz Tyab has details.
Student victims testify in school shooting trial
Apalachee High School students took the stand as part of the trial of Colin Gray, the father of a teen investigators say killed two teachers and two students and wounded others during a 2024 school shooting in Georgia. Skyler Henry has details.