Government shutdown to continue into next week
The government shutdown will now drag into next week after competing Republican and Democratic measures failed in the Senate on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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Why government shutdowns are so common in the U.S.
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Examining political messaging around shutdown
Republicans and Democrats are continuing to trade blame for the government shutdown as the standstill enters its second day. Eleanor Mueller, congressional reporter for Semafor, and Julia Manchester, national political reporter for The Hill, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Furloughed federal worker discusses shutdown
Federal workers are already feeling the uncertainty of the government shutdown. FDA Microbiologist Stephanie Rogers, a single mother of two who was furloughed Wednesday morning, joins "The Takeout" to share her concerns.
Analyzing the government shutdown blame game
Democrats and Republicans are pointing fingers at each other over the government shutdown. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Leslie Sanchez join to weigh in on the blame game.
White House says federal layoffs "imminent"
Wednesday marks day one of the first U.S. government shutdown in nearly seven years. Approximately 750,000 federal workers will not receive a paycheck until lawmakers on Capitol Hill can agree on a funding plan for the government, and the White House says some of those workers will be laid off. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Weijia Jiang report.
Gallego pushes back on GOP health care claims
Amid the government shutdown, Republican lawmakers are accusing Democrats of wanting to give undocumented immigrants free health care. Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona joins "The Takeout" to respond to the claim.
Where talks to end government shutdown stand
The federal government shut down on Wednesday, with Congress failing to reach a funding deal before a midnight deadline. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on talks to broker a deal.
Potential impact of shutdown on U.S. economy
Government shutdowns can be politically paralyzing for Washington, D.C., but this time it could send shockwaves through the U.S. economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Who benefits from a government shutdown?
Barring a breakthrough, the federal government will shut down just after midnight. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Terry Sullivan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
No signs of avoiding government shutdown
The U.S. is just hours away from a potential government shutdown. Congressional leaders have so far failed to reach a government funding agreement. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Sen. Duckworth on Trump's military address
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump summoned U.S. military generals and admirals from around the world to Quantico, Virginia, for an unprecedented gathering on Tuesday. Combat veteran and Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
Rep. DelBene on looming government shutdown
The federal government is set to shut down just after midnight, unless lawmakers reach a bipartisan breakthrough. Democratic Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Kelly Loeffler on government shutdown impact
Democrats and Republicans remain at odds as the federal government is set to shut down at midnight without congressional action. Kelly Loeffler, administrator of the Small Business Administration, joins "The Takeout" to discuss how a shutdown would impact her agency.
Shutdown nears with no deal reached
At midnight, the government is poised to shut down as congressional leaders and President Trump have failed to reach a deal. Ahead of the looming deadline, the Senate will attempt another vote on a funding bill Tuesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
Latest moves in multi-state redistricting battle
This weekend, Missouri's Republican governor is expected to sign a controversial new congressional map into law. It's the latest salvo in a redistricting battle. Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
The politics surrounding Comey's indictment
James Comey was once the nation's top law enforcement official as FBI director. Now he's a criminal defendant. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Joel Payne join "The Takeout" to weigh in on the politics behind the Justice Department's decision.
Democrats probing ouster of Virginia attorney
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are launching an investigation into the ouster of a federal prosecutor, one day after his replacement signed an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman of New York, who serves on the House committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Trump blames Democrats for looming shutdown
Officials from the White House have told federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffs if the government is unable to avert a shutdown by next week, according to a memo from the Office of Management and Budget. President Trump spoke on that warning Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Details on deal to keep TikTok online in U.S.
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, clearing the way for TikTok to remain operational in the U.S. under a new ownership model. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro dives deeper.
Jeffries slams Trump for canceling talks
President Trump has canceled a meeting with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The three had planned on discussing ways to avert a government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
House-passed GOP funding bill to avoid shutdown fails in Senate
A Republican measure to keep the government funded past Oct. 1 stalled in the Senate after clearing the House on Friday.
Congress goes on recess without funding deal
The federal government could be on the verge of a potential shutdown after the House and Senate left town without agreeing on a stopgap funding measure. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Rep. Krishnamoorthi on TikTok's future and more
President Trump said on Thursday that the U.S. is getting a "tremendous fee" in a proposed TikTok deal with China. Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois joins "The Takeout" to discuss what lawmakers want to see in the arrangement and more.
Missouri Democrat sounds off on redistricting
The Missouri State Legislature passed its newly-redrawn congressional map last week, which reshapes Missouri's Fifth Congressional District to make it more conservative. Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, whose reelection chances could be minimized by the change, joins "The Takeout" to weigh in.
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Iran says it has offered a new proposal for peace talks with the U.S.
Iran says it's offered a new proposal for talks with the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
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Confrontation between officers and alleged shooter at D.C. gala lasted 7 seconds
Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner — carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket — first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II crew joined "CBS Mornings" Friday for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?
Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.
As Iran war hits key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices
The War Powers Resolution sets deadlines for the president to end hostilities without congressional approval.
Trump signs bill funding DHS, ending record-breaking 76-day shutdown
The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history came to an end on Thursday when President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security following a breakthrough on Capitol Hill.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
Home prices are dropping in one-third of U.S. cities. Here's where.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II crew joined "CBS Mornings" Friday for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
Meet the horses running in the Kentucky Derby
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Home prices are dropping in one-third of U.S. cities. Here's where.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?
Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.
"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists, as AI music floods in
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
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Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
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Confrontation between officers and alleged shooter at D.C. gala lasted 7 seconds
Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner — carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket — first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
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Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense"
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
Trump drops Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier
President Trump picked Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new nominee for surgeon general, and blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
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Iran says it has offered a new proposal for peace talks with the U.S.
Iran says it's offered a new proposal for talks with the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
Man arrested for allegedly dumping wife's body in zoo incinerator
Police arrested a man for allegedly incinerating his dead wife at the zoo where he worked, officials said, following the discovery of human remains.
U.K. raises terrorism threat level to "severe" after stabbing attack
The U.K. has raised its national threat level from "substantial" to "severe," citing the increasing threat of Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorism in the country.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
Jewish Londoners describe "utter horror" and living in fear after latest attack
"We've been warning about this for a long time," one local resident told CBS News. "It's like a tsunami — you see the smaller waves before the big one hits."
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A look at Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign
Spencer Pratt, who starred in the mid-2000s reality TV show "The Hills," released a new ad in his campaign for Los Angeles mayor that's getting attention online. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Stars preview "Devil Wears Prada 2"
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are reprising their iconic roles for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" 20 years after the original film was released. The stars speak to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and give an inside look at the movie.
Eliminated survivor contestant on new twist
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) The fifth member of the "Survivor 50" jury, who was eliminated during Wednesday's episode, talks about being voted off and a huge twist in the game.
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
New details in case against singer D4vd
Musician D4vd was in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday as prosecutors laid out a timeline and highlighted new details in their case against him in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The singer has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing.
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Elon Musk concludes testimony in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Elon Musk cross-examined in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk was cross-examined in his lawsuit against OpenAI on Thursday. In testimony on Wednesday, he said he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI. He is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying him and the public by abandoning its core mission as it transitioned from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. WIRED senior writer Maxwell Zeff joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists, as AI music floods in
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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.
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Did Jeffrey Epstein write a suicide note?
The New York Times is reporting that a note apparently left behind by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before his death has been tied up in court for years. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Camp Mystic will not reopen this summer
Camp Mystic's operators are no longer looking to open this summer after some victims and their families spoke out against the decision. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Details on correspondents' dinner encounter
New video shows how Cole Allen appears to rush the security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. This comes as more information about his movements emerges. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Man arrested for allegedly dumping wife's body in zoo incinerator
Police arrested a man for allegedly incinerating his dead wife at the zoo where he worked, officials said, following the discovery of human remains.
Fin Gómez on correspondents' dinner shooting
CBS News political director and executive director of politics and White House Fin Gómez reflects on the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack on "The Daily Report," saying he was proud of "our fellow colleagues."
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Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II crew joined "CBS Mornings" Friday for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
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.
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Artemis II pilot Victor Glover spoke about his dreams for space exploration, which includes astronauts making it to Mars one day. The crew also revealed if they would return to space.
Did Jeffrey Epstein write a suicide note?
The New York Times is reporting that a note apparently left behind by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before his death has been tied up in court for years. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Ron Howard, Artemis astronauts on Apollo 13's impact
Ron Howard joined "CBS Mornings" to talk about directing his 11995 film, "Apollo 13," and the duality of watching the Artemis II astronauts' liftoff in April. The crew also shared how Howard's film impacted them, and Howard recalled a story where he told Kevin Bacon, "You get 10 extra close-ups if you keep your mouth shut!"
Reid Wiseman on advice for students
While taking questions from students, Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman encouraged the live "CBS Mornings" studio audience to "find the thing you love doing" when considering your future.
Artemis astronauts talk food on mission
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