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The first open hearings in the House inquiry into President Trump will begin in one week. The acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine will be first to testify. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
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The first open hearings in the House inquiry into President Trump will begin in one week. The acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine will be first to testify. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
For the first time, House impeachment investigators are hearing testimony from someone who was on the call between President Trump and Ukraine's president. Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the White House's top national security expert on Ukraine, says he told his superiors twice that military aid was being improperly tied to politics. Nancy Cordes reports.
The House of Representatives will hold a historic vote on impeachment Thursday while investigators look for high-level witnesses to testify. Meanwhile, the Washington Post reports it was a White House lawyer who put the summary of President Trump's phone call with Ukraine's president under high security. Nancy Cordes reports.
At a rally Friday President Donald Trump attacked Democrats, the news media, and the so-called "Deep State" over Congress' impeachment inquiry, after further testimony from administration officials about the president seeking dirt from Ukraine about his political opponents in exchange for military aid.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons pushed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the Trump administration's efforts to decrease funding for Ukraine as the war with Russia continues. Hegseth alluded to the U.S. picking up more responsibilities on the conflict than its European partners.
Sen. Mitch McConnell questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the Trump administration's response to the Russia-Ukraine war and the stalled peace talks between the two nations. When Hegseth brought up the Biden administration's policies, McConnell said, "relitigating the past, it seems to me, is not helpful."
A top State Department official, David Hale, is testifying in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump. Democrats want answers from him about the removal of former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch. This comes as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo becomes increasingly involved in the inquiry. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
One of President Trump’s most supportive witnesses in the impeachment inquiry has changed his testimony to confirm a quid pro quo with Ukraine. The ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, now tells lawmakers that the Trump administration held up military aid as it pushed Ukraine’s government to investigate Democrats. Nancy Cordes reports.
House Democrats have released two new transcripts from the impeachment inquiry into President Trump — and one includes a major revision describing a quid pro quo with Ukraine. Politico's White House reporter Nancy Cook and the Washington Post's congressional reporter Mike DeBonis join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the significance of Gordon Sondland's updated testimony.
The first transcripts released in the House impeachment inquiry show the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine felt intimidated when she heard what President Trump said about her to Ukraine's president. At a Kentucky rally, Mr. Trump slammed the impeachment inquiry. Nancy Cordes reports.
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The House released the first transcripts of closed door depositions in the impeachment inquiry. The hearings were held with the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and a former top aide to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe takes a look at how the 2020 campaign is being impacted by reports that President Trump pressured Ukrainian leaders to investigate debunked accusations against former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter.
From President Trump attacking his critics over 160 times this week on impeachment to text messages revealing a coordinated effort by the administration to pressure Ukraine, this is the week that was in Washington.
The Texas Republican sits down with Margaret Brennan to talk Hong Kong and the president's rhetoric on the Ukraine controversy.
Congressman Jim Himes, a Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, says lawmakers need to know who exactly gave the order to withhold military aide to Ukraine.
Ukraine's president says a new prisoner exchange with Russia is ongoing and will take days, as both sides continue launching hundreds of attack drones.
Russia and Ukraine have swapped more prisoners as part of an agreement reached during a round of direct peace talks. BBC News diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams is following the story.
Ukraine says that a large Russian drone-and-missile attack has targeted the city of Kharkiv, killing at least three people and injuring 21.
Russia pummeled Ukraine's second-largest city Kharkiv on Saturday, using drones, bombs and missiles.
In this extended interview for "The Takeout," Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado sits down for breakfast at The Dubliner in Washington, D.C., with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to discuss why he's going back to Army training, his take on modern warfare and more.
The original version of "The Takeout" featured long-form interviews conducted in a restaurant in Washington, D.C., or around the U.S. Those conversations are also part of the new show. Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado sat down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett for a breakfast chat about his fitness regimen and more.
Russia hit Ukraine with a massive attack that killed multiple people, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack was reportedly in response to Ukraine's planned drone strike that damaged Russian military bombers. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest updates.
Stocks climb on solid jobs report; Key witness in Karen Read trial, Jennifer McCabe, returns for cross-examination.
White House releases 2026 budget proposal increases for military, cuts in health and energy; A horse trainer's community was devastated by the Eaton Fire. Now he's eyeing a Kentucky Derby win.
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into his probes of President Trump.
CBS News New York has exclusively obtained screenshots from a source presented as text messages between Jane Doe and one of the defendants in a lawsuit alleging rape at a fraternity house at Cornell University in 2024.
Lindsay Clancy was back in a Massachusetts courtroom for the first time since her murder trial ended in a mistrial.
Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements.
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Hurricane Polo is expected to bring heavy rains and flooding to parts of the southwestern United States.
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Attorneys for JMSN say the use of the song is a violation of federal copyright law and demand the ad be withdrawn.
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists, who were banned by Trump from White House grounds this month, asked a federal court to block the press ban until the case is resolved.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about writing his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
Author John Grisham has published over 50 bestselling books. Now, Grisham is breaking into the spy genre with "The French Illusion," which tells the story of a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
Emerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger started on TikTok and moved on to share the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her music, including her upcoming album, "N.Y. Baby."
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition "American Idol" is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair.
President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting with AI leaders to discuss the technology and potential safety guardrails. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
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.
President Trump is set to meet with the AI leaders shaping the new technology, as concerns about safety mount and China competes to dominate the market. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
OpenAI halted its rollout of a new model, GPT-6.1 Astra, over safety concerns. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, is in court for a hearing on a potential new trial against the Massachusetts mother. Reddington suggested during the proceedings that prosecutors did not prove that Clancy actually committed the killings. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump. Here's his opening statement.
A construction worker in Michigan died after crashing his car following a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuit. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to the man's family.
President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reacting to news that officials in the U.K. released five men suspected of plotting a terror attack near an air force base. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
The Senate approved the "Protect College Sports" bill late Monday night, meant to establish federal framework to regulate aspects of college sports like the transfer portal and name, image and likeness rights. Nikole Killion reports.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, is in court for a hearing on a potential new trial against the Massachusetts mother. Reddington suggested during the proceedings that prosecutors did not prove that Clancy actually committed the killings. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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