U.K. Supreme Court rules on definition of woman
The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the country's 2010 law, the Equality Act, defines a woman based on the person's biological sex. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has more on the decision.
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Breaking down DOJ's lawsuit against Maine
The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Maine's Department of Education, accusing the state of "discriminating against women by failing to protect women in women's sports" in violation of Title IX. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the details.
Fencer disqualified after refusing to face opponent she says is trans
USA Fencing disqualified a fencer from a women's tournament in Maryland after she refused to face an opponent whom she says is transgender.
Trump tries to remove trans service members
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing back against a federal judge's ruling that blocks President Trump's executive order barring transgender people from the military. CBS News national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
2 transgender soldiers speak out on Trump's ban
A federal judge this week temporarily blocked an executive order from President Trump that seeks to ban transgender people from serving in the U.S. military. Two transgender service members spoke to Charlie D'Agata about why they want nothing more than the opportunity to serve their country. Then, Jan Crawford takes a look at how these court fights are shaping up.
Judge blocks transgender military service ban
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a ban on transgender people serving in the military. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Judge blocks Trump order barring transgender people from military
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled in favor of transgender active-duty service members and transgender people in the process of enlisting.
Reports finds increasing LGBTQ+ candidates
As President Trump targets transgender rights, the U.S. is seeing more LGBTQ+ representation at the ballot box. The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund tracked over a thousand candidates who ran for local, state or federal office in 2024, which was slightly up from 2020. President and CEO of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Evan Low tells "America Decides" that "we refuse to stay on the sidelines."
Senate Democrats block bill to ban transgender students in girls' sports
The House passed a similar Republican-led measure in January and President Trump signed an executive order on the issue last month.
Iowa removes protections for trans people
Iowa has become the first state to remove civil rights protections for transgender people. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the bill Friday, just a week after it was introduced in the state Legislature. The law takes effect in July and is already facing pushback.
Iowa governor signs bill ending transgender rights protections
Iowa's governor signed legislation removing gender identity protections on Friday from the state's civil rights code, despite large, intense protests.
Iowa rolls back protections for transgender people
Iowa is now the first state to remove civil rights protections for transgender people. Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the controversial bill into law Friday afternoon despite days of protests against the measure. Lana Zak reports.
Transgender service members to be removed from military, Pentagon memo says
Transgender troops will be removed from U.S. military service unless they obtain a waiver, according to the Pentagon's memo.
Pentagon plans to remove trans troops
The Pentagon issued a memo on Wednesday ordering the removal of transgender troops from the U.S. military. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Hunter Schafer says passport now lists her gender as male after Trump order
Model and actress Hunter Schafer said her new passport lists her gender as male despite selecting female while filling out paperwork.
5 charged with murder in killing of missing man from Minnesota
Five people have been charged by New York State Police with second-degree murder in the killing of a missing man from Minnesota who authorities said died following repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month.
5 arrested in killing of transgender man
Five people in New York have been arrested in connection with the killing of a transgender man from Minnesota. Authorities say the victim was tortured for over a month. Shanelle Kaul has more.
EEOC seeks to drop transgender discrimination cases
The requests by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission mark a major departure from its prior interpretation of civil rights law.
Man arrested in 2012 killing of trans performer in New York City
Henry Pacheco, 44, of Brooklyn charged with second-degree murder, arson and other charges, officials said.
U.S. Army bars transgender people from enlisting
The military announced in a social media post on Friday that it will no longer allow transgender people to enlist.
Second judge halts Trump's order targeting access to gender-affirming care
President Trump issued an executive order that seeks to restrict access to gender-affirming care for young people under the age of 19.
Judge blocks Trump order restricting access to gender-affirming care for now
President Trump's executive action sought to restrict access to gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.
Trump policies challenged on passports, gender-affirming care for minors
A group of transgender people sued in federal court over an order that led to the halting of allowing gender markers to be changed on passports and barring the use of the "X" marker used by many nonbinary people.
Trump signs order that will ban transgender athletes from women's sports
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
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Trump to sign 3 executive orders on transgender service members and DEI in military; Chinese AI startup DeepSeek sends U.S. stocks plunging.
Trump "wasn't worried" during White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
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New details emerge in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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Iran's foreign minister returns to Pakistan after U.S. envoys' trip canceled
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Islamabad on Sunday, where he is expected to participate in talks focused on ending the war with the U.S., Iranian state media reported.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Crew member on Boston-bound Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship falls overboard
Coast Guard teams have suspended the search for a crew member who fell off a Norwegian cruise ship while it was traveling from Bermuda to Boston.
5 injured in shooting near Indiana University following Little 500 races
Police said the shooting occurred after a fight outside Five Guys. The victims were women between the ages of 17 to 22 years old.
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Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.
5 injured in shooting near Indiana University following Little 500 races
Police said the shooting occurred after a fight outside Five Guys. The victims were women between the ages of 17 to 22 years old.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth join Margaret Brennan.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
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Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.
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Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth join Margaret Brennan.
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
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At least 16 dead in strikes across Ukraine and Russia on Chernobyl anniversary
Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia killed at least 16 people, authorities said, as the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by attacks near the plant.
Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sam Vinograd and AT Smith on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd and CBS News law enforcement analyst AT Smith that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Weijia Jiang on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House Correspondents' Association President and senior CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
Kacey Musgraves on "Middle of Nowhere"
A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including acclaimed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
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How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul 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.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
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U.K. ambassador: "Very confident" of security
Sir Christian Turner, the British ambassador to the U.S., told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is "very confident" that King Charles and Queen Camilla will have the "very best security" in their visit to the White House this week.
Podcast helps Louisiana police arrest 4 suspects in girl's 1982 murder
Police credited the podcast with generating crucial tips from the public and prompting new witnesses to approach investigators.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Trump speaks on WHCA shooting | Special Report
President Trump took questions Saturday night after a shooting broke out at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. A 31-year-old suspect is in custody. CBS News' Carissa Lawson and Tony Dokoupil anchored this special report.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Extended interview: Ben Sasse
The former Nebraska senator has metastatic pancreatic cancer. He spoke with 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley about where America has been and where it could still go. Editor's note: The video above is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, April 26, 2026. This extended version was condensed for clarity.
Retired Admiral William McRaven on honor
Retired Adm. William McRaven, who organized the mission to bring Osama bin Laden to justice, says that, to him, honor is "about upholding the values that were baked into our national DNA."
The Pigeon Mafia
They look like ordinary pigeons. But within the world of pigeon racing, some are worth more than luxury cars. Now, these feathered Ferraris are being targeted by international criminal networks.
Ben Sasse: The 60 Minutes Interview
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, dying of cancer, is using the time he has as "an opportunity to talk about bigger stuff." He reflects on America's future, and the importance of faith, community and family.
President Trump: 2026 60 Minutes Interview
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried and praised the actions of law enforcement.