What to know about Trump's inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump's announced that his inauguration on Monday will be indoors due to cold weather. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more details on the decision.
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How indoor inauguration impacts prep effort
The second inauguration of Donald Trump will be held indoors Monday in anticipation of frigid weather. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on reactions to the decision from Washington, D.C. Then, Kadia Goba, political reporter for Semafor, and Fin Gómez, CBS News political director, join to discuss further.
Democrats press for long-delayed plaque to honor Jan. 6 victims, police heroes
A 2022 law required a plaque to be placed on the west front of the Capitol complex to honor Jan. 6 heroes. It hasn't been installed.
Man who fled U.S. to avoid prison for Capitol riot captured in Canada
Anthony Vo told The Toronto Sun that he was "pretty much 99% sure" that Trump will pardon him once he takes office on Jan. 20.
Former Carter adviser on the late president
In the wake of Jimmy Carter's death in late December, one of the few surviving members of the 39th president's inner circle is recalling key moments from their decadeslong relationship. Gerald Rafshoon, Carter's former spokesman, recently sat down with CBS News' Robert Costa for an exclusive interview about his time working for the former president.
Jimmy Carter makes his final return to D.C.
Former President Jimmy Carter made his final return to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. His body will lie in state in the Capitol Building through Thursday ahead of his state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Lawmakers remember Jimmy Carter
Members of Congress Tuesday took part in a memorial for the late President Jimmy Carter. Meghan Hays, former director of message planning in the Biden administration, and Maura Gillespie, former adviser to former House Speaker John Boehner, join "America Decides" to discuss his life and legacy.
Kamala Harris reflects on Jimmy Carter
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. She discussed his legacy as president and his extraordinary work redefining what it means to be a former president.
Mike Johnson gives Jimmy Carter eulogy
House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter at a funeral service at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. He reflected on Carter's roots in Georgia, his Naval service, his presidency and his life after.
Jimmy Carter's casket taken into U.S. Capitol
Former President Jimmy Carter's casket was carried into the U.S. Capitol and into the Rotunda where he will lie in state until his funeral service on Thursday. Carter died at 100 and lived longer than any other U.S. president.
John Thune eulogizes Jimmy Carter
Senate Majority Leader John Thune delivers a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter from the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday.
Jimmy Carter's casket arrives at the Capitol
A military funeral procession arrived at the U.S. Capitol building Tuesday, with a horse and carriage carrying former President Jimmy Carter's casket. The motorcade route through Washington, D.C., mirrored his inaugural parade at the start of Carter's presidency in 1977. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Robert Costa and Douglas Brinkley report.
What was Jimmy Carter like?
Former President Jimmy Carter's casket arrived in Washington, D.C., and was taken to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. Nick Steen, who led Carter's Secret Service detail, Terry Adamson, Carter's longtime friend and former personal attorney, and CBS News contributor Douglas Brinkley talk about Carter's life and legacy.
Harry Dunn on Jan. 6 four years later
On Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol Hill police officers were on the front lines as supporters of then-President Donald Trump breached the Capitol building. One of those officers was Harry Dunn, who joins CBS News to reflect on that fateful day and share his thoughts on Trump's promise to pardon rioters when he takes office.
Americans mourn Jimmy Carter in Georgia
Thousands of mourners honored the life of former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Monday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
Harris oversees certification of Trump's win
Lawmakers gathered inside a peaceful Capitol for a joint session of Congress on Monday as Vice President Kamala Harris oversaw the certification of her defeat to President-elect Donald Trump and made his presidential election victory official. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.
Special Report: Jimmy Carter's life honored in Atlanta
A memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday at the Carter Center. His son, grandson and others paid tribute to Carter's life, work and legacy. His body will lie in repose until Tuesday, when he is transported to Washington, D.C. Jericka Duncan and Major Garrett anchored a CBS News Special Report.
Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
How Jimmy Carter's death impacted Americans
The body of former President Jimmy Carter will remain in his home state of Georgia Saturday through Monday, before being transported to the Capitol on Tuesday where he will lie in state. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Carter's body to lie in state at U.S. Capitol
Memorial services honoring former President Jimmy Carter begin this weekend. His body will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol starting Tuesday following a public viewing in Atlanta, Georgia. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on security measures and funeral processions.
FBI has new video in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case
Monday will mark four years since the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, but federal investigators still haven't identified the person who planted pipe bombs the night before the Jan. 6 riot. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest details.
Capitol police on threats towards lawmakers
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified Wednesday that there have been over 700 threats and at least 50 swatting calls made against lawmakers in the last month alone. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Illinois man pleads not guilty to assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be "fine just as soon as the pain and soreness subside."
How LGBTQ Americans are preparing for Trump
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly pledged to roll back rights for transgender people during his campaign. Kate Sosin, LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th, joins "America Decides" to discuss how those Americans are preparing for the incoming Trump administration.
Illinois man arrested, accused of attacking Rep. Nancy Mace on Capitol grounds
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be fine.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal takes effect as 3 hostages returned to Israel
The first three hostages were released Sunday after the ceasefire officially began. A total of 33 hostages will be released in the first phase of the deal.
First 3 hostages released in Gaza ceasefire deal. Here is what we know.
The women are the first three hostages to be released under the newly implemented ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas
TikTok starts restoring U.S. service after shutdown over divest-or-ban law
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to issue an executive order on Monday to postpone the ban on TikTok from going into effect.
Biden pardons Marcus Garvey, Don Scott and 3 others in final full day action
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott told CBS News through tears that he is "so very grateful."
Biden's presidency viewed negatively by most Americans — CBS News poll
President Biden's approval declined after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and fell even further amid the nation's inflation woes.
Poll: Trump's return to office greeted with optimism, high expectations
As Trump returns to White House, many expect lower prices, good economy. Fewer would buy Greenland. Democrats are concerned, exhausted by politics.
About 270,000 migrants waiting to enter U.S. via app Trump has vowed to end
The CBP One app allows migrants in certain parts of Mexico to request a time to be processed by American immigration officials at legal border entry points, also known as ports of entry.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he is "ready to vote for Kash Patel" for FBI director
Sen. Lindsey Graham said he plans to support Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI who has sparked controversy even among some former Trump officials.
Inauguration Day schedule for Trump's 2025 presidential swearing in
Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to President-elect Donald Trump.
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U.S. presidents who weren't inaugurated outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
President-elect Donald Trump's will be sworn in under the Capitol Rotunda, rather than outside. But he's not the only president inaugurated in an unusual location.
Biden pardons Marcus Garvey, Don Scott and 3 others in final full day action
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott told CBS News through tears that he is "so very grateful."
Who is and isn't attending Trump's 2025 inauguration?
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on Monday as his inauguration ceremony is set to take rare form inside the U.S. Capitol.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 19, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Brett McGurk join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he is "ready to vote for Kash Patel" for FBI director
Sen. Lindsey Graham said he plans to support Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI who has sparked controversy even among some former Trump officials.
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Trump launches his own $TRUMP meme coin, price soars overnight
Trump unveiled the so-called meme coin, which is designed to capitalize on the popularity of a certain personality, movement or viral internet trend, on social media.
Trendy "low-buy" challenges can be good for your wallet and mental health
A modified version of previously trendy "no buy" pledges, the low-buy version attracts a wider audience who finds the flexible approach more accessible and manageable.
DOJ lawsuit accuses Walgreens of filling millions of unlawful prescriptions
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Friday alleging Walgreens knowingly filled millions of unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances.
If TikTok goes, so will livelihoods: "We'd have to completely rebuild"
Experts say no other app offers the same financial opportunities as TikTok, while creators fear loss of income if it disappears.
Why is TikTok banned? What to know about the law
U.S. officials have long feared that the widely popular short-form video app could be used as a vehicle for espionage.
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Biden pardons Marcus Garvey, Don Scott and 3 others in final full day action
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott told CBS News through tears that he is "so very grateful."
Who is and isn't attending Trump's 2025 inauguration?
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on Monday as his inauguration ceremony is set to take rare form inside the U.S. Capitol.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 19, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Brett McGurk join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he is "ready to vote for Kash Patel" for FBI director
Sen. Lindsey Graham said he plans to support Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI who has sparked controversy even among some former Trump officials.
Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 19, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 19, 2025.
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Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.
A stuntman's body was changing. It took nearly a decade to find out why
Ray Kohn knew something was wrong, but it took several years dozens of doctor's visits to find an answer.
Trendy "low-buy" challenges can be good for your wallet and mental health
A modified version of previously trendy "no buy" pledges, the low-buy version attracts a wider audience who finds the flexible approach more accessible and manageable.
Removing fluoride from water supplies
On Thursday, the Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Servies. His nomination has raised alarms with health officials because of Kennedy's skepticism of vaccines and his vow that he will advise water systems to stop adding fluoride. Some cities have already made the move. Our CBS News Confirmed team visited one community.
Biden seeks last minute appeal of court ruling on fluoride in water
A federal court had ordered the Biden administration to take action over fluoride's potential health risks at higher levels.
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At least 80 killed in Colombia after failed peace talks, official says
At least 80 people were killed in northeast Colombia following failed attempts at peace talks with the National Liberation Army, a Colombian official said.
First 3 hostages released in Gaza ceasefire deal. Here is what we know.
The women are the first three hostages to be released under the newly implemented ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas
Taliban deputy rebukes education bans on Afghan women and girls
A senior Taliban figure says the group's leader should scrap education bans on Afghan women and girls.
Secret tunnel found on U.S.-Mexico border to be sealed off
The tunnel, discovered on Jan. 10, connects the Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez with the Texas city of El Paso.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal takes effect as 3 hostages returned to Israel
The first three hostages were released Sunday after the ceasefire officially began. A total of 33 hostages will be released in the first phase of the deal.
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Extended interview: Steve Guttenberg
In this web exclusive, actor Steve Guttenberg ("Police Academy," "Cocoon," "Three Men and a Baby") talks with "Sunday Morning" contributor Lisa Ling about his relationship with his late father (whom he called his "anchor") and his support as Steve built up a Hollywood career, which he experienced as "a regular person living an extraordinary life." He also talks about being a caregiver to his father after his diagnosis of kidney failure.
Steve Guttenberg talks the L.A. wildfires, and caring for his hero dad
As the Palisades Fire exploded in his hometown, the actor was moving abandoned cars so emergency vehicles could get through. He spoke about the importance of making a difference; and about caring for his late father, Stanley, whom he calls his "anchor."
Steve Guttenberg on caring for a hero, and being one
As the Palisades Fire exploded, Steve Guttenberg, one of the biggest movie stars of the 1980s and '90s, was moving abandoned cars so emergency vehicles could get through. Six sleepless days later, and with much of his hometown reduced to ruins, he was still there to help protect his and his neighbors' homes. He spoke with CBS News contributor Lisa Ling about the importance of making a difference; and about caring for his late father, Stanley, whom he calls his "anchor," and whom he writes about in the book "Time to Thank: Caregiving for My Hero."
Perle Mesta, the renowned social queen of Washington
The widow of a steel magnate, socialite Perle Mesta used her fortune to host inclusive dinner parties in Washington, D.C., in the 1940s and '50s, becoming known as "The Hostess with the Mostes' on the Ball" (after Irving Berlin celebrated her in the musical, "Call Me Madam"). Mesta became one of the most famous women in the world, and her influence – on politics and on the social scene – is examined by Meryl Gordon in her new biography, "The Woman Who Knew Everyone." CBS News' Erin Moriarty talks with Gordon; with 99-year-old former journalist Marie Ridder, who attended some of Mesta's parties; and with Washington insider Sally Quinn, who doubts that any power broker today could pull off what Mesta once did so brilliantly: getting Democrats and Republicans to sit down at a dinner table and see eye-to-eye.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including director David Lynch, the visionary behind "Blue Velvet," "Twin Peaks" and "Mulholland Drive"; and Milwaukee Brewers sportscaster and actor Bob Uecker.
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TikTok starts restoring U.S. service after shutdown over divest-or-ban law
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to issue an executive order on Monday to postpone the ban on TikTok from going into effect.
Clock is ticking for TikTok and its American users
TikTok said it will be forced to go dark on Sunday and called on the Biden administration for clarification on the new law. A White House spokesperson Saturday called TikTok's statement a "stunt." Ali Bauman has the latest details on the situation.
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.
Breaking down Supreme Court's TikTok ruling
The Supreme Court upheld a law on Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. beginning Sunday. The Biden administration will not enforce the ban, meaning it will fall on the Trump administration after the president-elect is sworn in the following day. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford and Alan Rozenshtein, associate professor of law at the University of Minnesota, join "America Decides" to unpack the ruling.
If TikTok goes, so will livelihoods: "We'd have to completely rebuild"
Experts say no other app offers the same financial opportunities as TikTok, while creators fear loss of income if it disappears.
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Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
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Allegations of manipulated evidence fuel day care worker's clemency push
Melissa Calusinski was convicted and sentenced to 31 years in prison for the death of a 16-month-old in her care, but her attorneys argue that critical evidence that might have cleared her was manipulated.
Threat made to murder victim was a joke, says suspect
Adam Fravel is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Maddi Kingsbury, the mother of their two children. He maintains his innocence.
Police volunteer in India convicted in rape, murder of doctor
Protests erupted in West Bengal last August after the body of a trainee doctor was found with multiple injuries in a hospital lecture hall.
Man sought after "So I raped you" message denied bail after extradition
The appearance by Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, came a day after he arrived back in the U.S. from France where he was detained in April.
Calls for clemency in Melissa Calusinski case
Melissa Calusinski, an Illinois daycare worker convicted of killing a 16-month-old in 2009 when she was 22 years old, insists she is innocent. She's turning to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who has the power to grant clemency and release her, to review her case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
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FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Details on Blue Origin launch of Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket early Thursday, sending a test satellite into orbit. The mission wasn't a complete success though, as the booster crashed while trying to land on a platform in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Aid begins moving slowly into Gaza
Aid has begun slowly moving into Gaza as the ceasefire took effect between Israel and Hamas on Sunday morning. Imtiaz Tyab reports from the Rafah crossing.
Kaine: Hegseth would be a "very dangerous Secretary of Defense"
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine, who was one of the senators on the Armed Services Committee who questioned Trump's pick for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth closely, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes Hegseth would be a "very dangerous Secretary of Defense."
Soeripto: Connecting Gazan children is a "real moment of hope and peril"
Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that amid the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, the organization is trying to connect more than 17,000 separated Gazan children with their family members "It's a real moment of hope and peril at the same time," she said.
Graham: "I'm ready to vote for Kash Patel"
No date has been set for Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's controversial choice to lead the FBI. Despite comments by former Trump administration officials about Patel and what Patel wrote in his book, Graham tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is "ready to vote for Kash Patel."
McGurk: Ceasefire leaves "nothing to chance"
As the first three Israeli hostages held by Hamas were released to the Red Cross, Brett McGurk, the White House National Security Council coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the ceasefire deal is a "detailed, complex arrangement to leave nothing to chance."