Will Congress work to regulate AI?
Some industry leaders are calling to slow the pace of development on artificial intelligence, but will Congress take action? CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
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Sources: Rubio not planning 2028 bid
Sources close to Secretary of State Marco Rubio tell CBS News that he has privately told supporters who have urged him to run for president in 2028 that he is not planning on launching a second White House bid. Dave Levinthal, senior editor at the Washington Sun, and Julia Manchester, White House correspondent for The Hill, join to discuss.
9/11: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Ceremonies held to mark quarter-century since 9/11 attacks; a look at the numbers 53 days away from the November midterm elections.
Political strategists on calls for AI regulation
Momentum appears to be growing on Capitol Hill for artificial intelligence regulation, following the resignation of an Anthropic researcher over concerns that AI could wipe out humanity. Political strategists Emily Cherniack and Marc Short join "The Takeout" to discuss.
RNC chair talks midterms from convention floor
Thursday marks Day 2 of the GOP's first midterm convention. Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters joins "The Takeout" from the convention floor to discuss his party's game plan for the November elections.
Scalise on Trump's $5,000 dividend promise
At the GOP midterm convention on Wednesday night, President Trump said the federal government would give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans stay in power after the midterms. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from the convention floor.
Rep. Lori Trahan on AI regulation
An employee for the artificial intelligence company Anthropic has resigned over concerns that AI could spiral out of control and destroy humanity. Democratic Rep. Lori Trahan of Massachusetts, a staunch advocate for AI regulation, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
9/9: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump bans some Canadian imports and threatens more tariffs; Anthropic employee quits over risk AI poses to humanity.
Explaining Missouri map mayhem
Missouri's midterm elections could be impacted after conflicting court orders on congressional redistricting. CBS News' Ian Lee explains.
Races to watch with 56 days until midterms
Tuesday marks 56 days until the midterm elections, where the balance of power of the U.S. Congress hangs in the balance. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik join with analysis.
9/1: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Lindsay Clancy jury unable to reach unanimous decision on Day 4 of deliberations; Trump warns Iran not to retaliate after latest U.S. strike.
Kalshi bans George Santos for life
The prediction market Kalshi is banning former Republican Rep. George Santos of New York for life. The company was investigating allegations that Santos engaged in insider trading over a bet on his attendance at this year's State of the Union address. NOTUS political reporter Kadia Goba and Puck Capitol Hill correspondent Marianna Sotomayor join to discuss.
3 Democrats running for Congress discuss races
Democrats are expressing confidence heading into the midterms as they debate the party's future. Three Democratic candidates running for Congress, Marni Von Wilpert of California, Christina Hines of Michigan and Zach Dembo of Kentucky join "The Takeout" to discuss this and more.
House returns with vote expected on Senate bill to prevent shutdown
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Barrett "still hopeful" for Canada trade deal
The developing U.S.-Canada trade war is set to affect consumers nationwide, but may have an outsized impact on the economies of states along the northern border. Republican Rep. Tom Barrett of Michigan joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and his bill aimed at preventing federal "overreach" on data centers.
Trump front-and-center in South Carolina runoff
President Trump is stumping for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina on Friday night as GOP voters prepare for the Senate runoff election just days away. NOTUS senior congressional editor Deirdre Walsh and Wall Street Journal national politics reporter Ken Thomas join to discuss.
AI-generated bills swamp congressional lawyers
Lawmakers and lobbyists are now using artificial intelligence to draft bills, but it turns out AI is currently terrible at the technicalities of federal law and regulations. Politico Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to discuss his recent article on the topic.
SCOTUS: Trump can continue ballroom work for now
The Supreme Court on Friday temporarily allowed President Trump's White House ballroom construction to continue. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has the details.
8/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett
USS Lincoln leaves Middle East after 9-month deployment; Supreme Court temporarily allows White House to continue ballroom construction.
What it was like to be Obama's "body man"
What if you had an assistant, babysitter, lunch companion, scheduler, and friend, all in one person? Well, lawmakers have that, and they're called "body people." Reggie Love, who served as former President Barack Obama's "body man" from 2007 to 2011, joins "The Takeout" to discuss his experience.
Graham: "Not that informed on national security"
At a debate ahead of South Carolina's GOP Senate primary runoff, Sen. Darline Graham said she's "not that informed on national security," drawing gasps from the audience. Bloomberg White House correspondent Jeff Mason and Associated Press politics reporter Matt Brown join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Board votes to add Trump to Kennedy Center
President Trump's name may once again appear on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It came down this summer after a federal judge said only Congress could order a name change, but the president's allies apparently have a new plan. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Forecast: Miller reelection shifts to "toss-up"
As scandal-plagued Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio continues his reelection bid, political forecaster Sabato's Crystal Ball says the race has moved toward the Democrats and is now a toss-up. Wall Street Journal politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez and NOTUS senior editor Dave Levinthal join to discuss.
Student athletes on future of college sports
President Trump is urging Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act, which would establish new guidelines and protections for name, image and likeness payments and regulate things like the transfer portal. Student athletes Ella Brooks, Henry Gibbs, Temple Landry and Ruben Rojas Betanzos join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Israel's Netanyahu addresses U.N. as many leaders walk out
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
Journalists regain access to White House after judge blocks Trump's media ban
Reporters whose White House access was revoked were allowed to enter the complex again, hours after a judge ordered the Trump administration to restore their press credentials.
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Trump hosting China's Xi at White House with AI and tariffs on the agenda
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
Iran war powers measure falls short in Senate, despite new GOP support
The Senate rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers in Iran, though the Democrat-led effort picked up one new GOP supporter.
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Oil prices back up as U.S. and Iran trade threats to expand 7-month war
As Iran responds to Trump's threat of annihilation with its own warning of a possible "new front" in the war, global oil prices are rising again.
Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
Netanyahu says "shame on you" to Mamdani, claims "Jews no longer feel safe"
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to revive third-country deportation policy
The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court to revive its policy of deporting some migrants to places other than their country of birth.
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New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
Netanyahu says "shame on you" to Mamdani, claims "Jews no longer feel safe"
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
Why the bond market is freaking out, and what it means for your money
Investors are increasingly nervous about rising inflation, which could require the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.
Iran war powers measure falls short in Senate, despite new GOP support
The Senate rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers in Iran, though the Democrat-led effort picked up one new GOP supporter.
Mortgage rates are back above 7%. How much higher could they climb?
Rates are "far more likely to go up than down by the end of the year," a senior economist at Realtor.com told CBS News.
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New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
Why the bond market is freaking out, and what it means for your money
Investors are increasingly nervous about rising inflation, which could require the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.
Mortgage rates are back above 7%. How much higher could they climb?
Rates are "far more likely to go up than down by the end of the year," a senior economist at Realtor.com told CBS News.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Small businesses roll the dice on Kalshi to manage their risks
Hundreds of small businesses are using the prediction market to hedge against a range of business risks, according to Kalshi. Here's how.
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Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to revive third-country deportation policy
The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court to revive its policy of deporting some migrants to places other than their country of birth.
DOJ says it's moving to end more than 50 decades-old school desegregation cases
The Justice Department said Thursday it was seeking to end more than 50 long-standing consent decrees dating back decades that sought to curb unlawful racial segregation that was prevalent during the Jim Crow era.
Netanyahu says "shame on you" to Mamdani, claims "Jews no longer feel safe"
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
Iran war powers measure falls short in Senate, despite new GOP support
The Senate rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers in Iran, though the Democrat-led effort picked up one new GOP supporter.
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Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
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.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
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Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartel
The operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.
U.K. prime minister teases possible return of booze to soccer matches
British leader and soccer fan Andy Burnham told reporters a four-decade ban on alcohol in stadium bleachers at men's games is "discrimination."
Was Hitler behind niece's death? Documents raise questions about alibi
Newly unearthed records have cast doubt on Adolf Hitler's whereabouts at the time of his niece's suspicious 1931 death, Der Spiegel reported.
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Sylvester Stallone jokes about one of his wildest jobs before fame
Sylvester Stallone said he took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before the bruised but unbowed Rocky Balboa.
Sylvester Stallone on cleaning lion cages
Sylvester Stallone took on a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before becoming a Hollywood legend. He tells correspondent Tracy Smith about one of his wildest gigs. Watch more of their conversation this weekend on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Kim Kardashian on "Team Moms: Baseball"
Kim Kardashian and the producers of "Love Island" teamed up to create "Team Moms: Baseball," a new reality show exploring the cutthroat world of elite kids' sports. Kim Kardashian and producer Natalie Ento sat down with "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner to explain more.
First look at Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero"
"CBS Mornings" shares an exclusive first look at the video for Taylor Swift's new single, "Patient Zero."
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
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Andreessen Horowitz introduces AI school
The Horowitz Andreessen Academy is offering students a college alternative focused on artificial intelligence. CEO Gagan Biyani joins CBS News to discuss the revolutionary idea.
Rogue AI agent hacks government website
Australia says an OpenAI model hacked a government website containing health information. CBS News' 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.
Will Trump and Xi take on AI during visit?
More details on alarming cases involving rogue AI models are emerging as President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, calls for regulation are growing louder. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
OpenAI model hacked Australia healthcare site
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is fuming after an OpenAI model hacked a government website in June. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio breaks down the details on the historic attack.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
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.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
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.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
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.
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Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartel
The operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.
Police accused of misusing Flock cameras
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.
Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
Pittsburgh doctor attacked and killed while he slept, wife also stabbed
Dr. Idris Evans, a physician and medical director from UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, was killed in an overnight stabbing.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
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 launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
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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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
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.
Pastor Ezra Jin free from Chinese persecution
A Christian leader was released from a Chinese prison in July after President Trump pleaded his case with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Chinese government arrested Ezra Jin in Beijing along with dozens of other religious leaders after church raids. Jin and his daughter, Grace Jin Drexel, join CBS News.
Nolo threatens Hawaii; nor'easter heads East
The U.S. is facing extreme weather across multiple regions, with Hawaii bracing for Tropical Storm Nolo and the East Coast preparing for a nor'easter. CBS News meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.
Tillis on China and Iran
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that he would like to see President Trump press Chinese President Xi Jinping about supporting Iran through oil purchases and by providing the regime with satellite targeting data. "If we want to build a relationship, a productive relationship with XI Jinping and China, we also have to hold them accountable for things that are just simply unacceptable," Tillis said.
Netanyahu defends Israel in U.N. speech
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his country's military actions at the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday, with many diplomats walking out as he took the podium. CBS News' Olivia Gazis and Courtney Kealy join with analysis.