Crowds gather at anti-Trump "No Kings" rallies across the U.S., worldwide
Crowds hit the streets Saturday in cities and towns across the country to vent their anger over President Trump's policies in "No Kings" protests.
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U.S. military strikes a seventh alleged drug boat in Caribbean, Hegseth says
The U.S. military struck another alleged drug-carrying vessel on Friday, killing three people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, in the seventh known attack since last month.
Fearing ICE, migrants worship in hiding
Many undocumented immigrants across the United States say they are too afraid to attend church, after President Trump, on his first day in office, ended an old policy of designating places of worship as sensitive locations that were off-limits to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Priests and pastors at congregations across the country tell CBS News that attendance has dropped sharply as a result. Now, pastors are taking unprecedented measures — like locking doors during services and hiring volunteers at the doors to make sure ICE agents don't enter, welcoming worshippers into their homes for private gatherings, and delivering communion directly to their doors — to ensure their communities can still practice their faith, even in hiding.
Stellantis, Whirlpool boost American manufacturing
This week, Stellantis and Whirlpool became the latest companies to boost their American manufacturing footprints. Stellantis, the maker of Jeep, plans to add 5,000 jobs. Whirlpool announced a $300 million investment and new jobs in Ohio. Kelly O'Grady has more.
Two survivors of boat strike to go home: Trump
President Trump posted a video of a U.S. military strike on a submersible suspected of smuggling drugs on Saturday. Two people were killed in the Thursday strike but the two survivors were brought to a Navy ship. Mr. Trump says the U.S. will send the them back to their home countries for detention and prosecution. Willie James Inman has more.
"No Kings" protests express frustration with Trump
Nationwide "No Kings" rallies occurred around the U.S. in response to what organizers called an abuse of power by President Trump. Elise Preston has more.
U.S. man accused of Oct. 7 connection
Federal prosecutors have accused a man living in Louisiana of taking part in the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. CBS News' Kati Weis has more and Sam Vinograd has analysis.
The facts about IVF costs amid Trump promises
President Trump has promised to dramatically decrease the cost of drugs for in vitro fertilization, or IVF, in the U.S. Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Trump commutes George Santos' sentence
President Trump announced that he has commuted former New York Rep. George Santos' sentence on Friday. White House reporter Willie James Inman has more details.
CBS News rides along with ICE in Portland
Portland, Oregon, has emerged as a high-profile setting for President Trump's immigration crackdown. CBS News rode along with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents for a first-hand look at ongoing efforts to deport undocumented immigrants. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez discusses what he saw.
Trump says he hopes Tomahawks not needed
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Opinion writer on small business health
Americans may have recently heard that several issues are spelling death to small businesses, perhaps at the hands of tariffs, mass deportations, inflation, or something else. However, an opinion piece from The Hill suggests that there is evidence to suggest these businesses are not in trouble at all. Gene Marks, founder and president of a small business consulting firm, The Marks Group, joins "The Takeout" to discuss his piece.
Trump sends message to Nicolas Maduro
The U.S. military struck a vessel suspected of carrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, but did not kill everyone on board. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more details.
What did Zelenskyy, Trump discuss in D.C.?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Trump at the White House on Friday and discussed Ukraine's desire for Tomahawk missiles. The U.S. invented Tomahawk missiles in the 1980s when Cold War tensions with the Soviet Union ran high. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports and former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor has analysis.
Zelenskyy seeks Tomahawk missiles from Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Trump on Friday afternoon. It was his third visit to the White House since the start of Trump's second term. Zelenskyy is pressing the White House for more advanced weapons like long-range Tomahawk missiles. CBS News' Willie James Inman and Margaret Brennan report.
Zelenskyy expected to press Trump for increased long-range weapons, targeting help
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with President Trump at the White House today.
U.S. flew B-52 bombers off coast of Venezuela
The U.S. military flew three B-52 bombers on missions near the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, as the Trump administration continues to exert pressure on the country.
Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine war
President Trump said "great progress" was made in his call with the Russian president Thursday.
Trump says proposed arch to commemorate country's anniversary is for "me"
A model of President Trump's proposed triumphal arch to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary was seen on the Resolute Desk as the president held a press conference with FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi in the Oval Office on Wednesday. The renderings and model show an arc that looks similar to France's Arc de Triomphe, built across from the Lincoln Memorial, on the Virginia side of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. When asked on Wednesday who the arc is for, Trump told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe: "Me."
The merits of the case against John Bolton
The Department of Justice has indicted President Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports and Caroline Polisi has analysis.
Analyzing Trump's strategy on call with Putin
President Trump says he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hungary in the coming weeks after what he called a "very productive" phone call with Putin on Thursday. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
What are the charges against John Bolton?
Prosecutors have charged President Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton, with 18 criminal counts. The indictment comes after the FBI searched Bolton's home and office in August. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Details on John Bolton's indictment
A grand jury in Greenbelt, Maryland, just indicted President Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton. This comes after court documents made public last month showed that Bolton was under investigation for potential mishandling of classified information. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.
Trump says cost of IVF drugs will decrease "dramatically" thanks to price negotiations
President Trump says his administration will "dramatically slash the cost of IVF" by negotiating lower drug prices, though the move falls short of his pledge to have IVF fully covered by insurance or the government.
Trump wants to "get Russia done," end Ukraine war after Gaza ceasefire
President Trump is once again turning his attention to ending Russia's war on Ukraine after brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Trump says he wants to move to 2nd phase of Gaza peace plan "as quickly as we can"
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the Gaza peace plan.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Second pilot involved in New Jersey helicopter crash dies, police say
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
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OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan.
Mine in South Korea to offer U.S. new source of a critical war metal
China dominates the supply of critical minerals such as tungsten, but a U.S. push for alternative sources has found one, deep inside a South Korean mountain.
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OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
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Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Trump says he wants to move to 2nd phase of Gaza peace plan "as quickly as we can"
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the Gaza peace plan.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
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Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
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Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Trump says he wants to move to 2nd phase of Gaza peace plan "as quickly as we can"
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the Gaza peace plan.
Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash
British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a highway crash in Nigeria that reportedly killed two other people.
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What went through Bondi Beach hero's mind as he tackled a gunman?
Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed tells CBS News in an exclusive interview why he sprang into action, risking his own life to save people he'd never met.
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Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Elizabeth Palmer looks back on her life.
MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
2025: The year's top books
"Sunday Morning" checks out the bestselling fiction and non-fiction of the past year.
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OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. 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.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Bondi Beach hero speaks out on deadly attack
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled a gunman on Australia's Bondi Beach during a violent ambush targeting a Jewish community gathering on the first day of Hanukkah, is speaking out as he heals from his injuries. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
DOJ on man accused of planting D.C. bombs
The Department of Justice says Brian Cole, who was arrested in Virginia and charged with transplanting and planting two IEDs at the DNC and RNC in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the U.S. Capitol riots, walked agents through his alleged plot. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
Knife attack in Suriname kills at least 9 people, police say
The attack took place in Richelieu in the Commewijne district about 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of Paramaribo.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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D.C. pipe bomb suspect confessed, DOJ says
The man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021, told investigators he believed the 2020 election was tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the Justice Department said in a court filing Sunday. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Winter storm moving into Northeast
Americans across the country are experiencing miserable weather conditions with another winter storm moving into the Northeast and the West Coast expected to get more rain this week. CBS News' Rob Marciano, Jessica Burch and Samantha Chaney have more.
Trump meeting with Netanyahu about Gaza
President Trump is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the future of Gaza on Monday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Bondi Beach hero speaks out on deadly attack
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled a gunman on Australia's Bondi Beach during a violent ambush targeting a Jewish community gathering on the first day of Hanukkah, is speaking out as he heals from his injuries. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
DOJ on man accused of planting D.C. bombs
The Department of Justice says Brian Cole, who was arrested in Virginia and charged with transplanting and planting two IEDs at the DNC and RNC in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the U.S. Capitol riots, walked agents through his alleged plot. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.