Primary races to watch in Nevada, South Carolina, Maine
GOP South Carolina Reps. Nancy Mace and William Timmons face primary challenges Tuesday, and Nevada Republicans to choose candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen.
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Israeli strikes hit central, southern Gaza
Israeli military strikes in central and southern Gaza killed dozens of Palestinians Friday. CBS News' Chris Livesay is in Tel Aviv with the latest.
Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress on July 24
The decision to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress comes amid deep political divides across the U.S. over the war in Gaza.
U.S. schools in disrepair desperate for infrastructure money
Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
Rapper 50 Cent weighs in on Trump's 2024 bid
Rapper 50 Cent visited Capitol Hill on Wednesday with civil rights attorney Ben Crump to discuss economic disparities for Black entrepreneurs and initiatives to bridge the wealth gap. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion got to catch up with 50 Cent and ask him about former President Donald Trump.
Nanette Barragán on new immigration order
President Biden signed an executive order Tuesday allowing immigration officials to deport some migrants before processing their asylum claims. The administration's move comes after the Senate failed to pass a revived border deal in May. Democratic Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán of California, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, joins CBS News with her reaction.
Garland tells GOP House members, "I will not be intimidated"
Attorney General Merrick Garland told lawmakers the contempt resolution against him serves "no legitimate purpose."
Congressman's son steals the show during speech
Not many people get to be on the House floor during a congressional meeting, so when Rep. John Rose's 6-year-old son got the opportunity, he made sure it was memorable.
Mike Johnson's plans for a second Trump term
In an exclusive interview with Semafor, House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to push a legislative package to address a wide range of issues if former President Donald Trump is reelected in November. Kadia Goba, the article's author, joins CBS News with more.
Republicans slam Trump "hush money" verdict
Republican lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, are hammering the guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump's historic "hush money" criminal trial. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
YouTuber challenging incumbent GOP lawmaker
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales is fighting to keep his seat in a GOP primary runoff. He faces Brandon Herrera, a gun rights YouTuber with more than three million followers. CBS News politics reporter Hunter Woodall has the latest.
Congress fails to install plaque honoring Jan. 6 police officers
Top House Democrats are wondering why a small plaque to honor police officers who saved the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 was not completed or installed by the March 2023 deadline required by law — and still hasn't been. Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Young congressional staffers deal with threats
Many younger congressional staffers and interns are the people who end up manning the phones and social media accounts when the public calls in or posts threats. Scott MacFarlane takes a look at how they handle these threats.
New bill would criminalize "deepfake" porn
As more people become victims of so-called "deepfake porn," Congress is finally stepping in with a bill that would make it illegal to share nonconsensual intimate images online, with penalties of hefty fines and possible jail time. Jo Ling Kent spoke with those leading the effort.
"Sedition Panda" convicted of assaulting officer on Jan. 6
Jesse James Rumson, nicknamed "Sedition Panda," was convicted of assaulting a Prince George's County police officer on Jan. 6, 2021.
South Carolina map case ruling: Key takeaways
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of South Carolina Republicans on Thursday, saying they did not engage in illegal gerrymandering. In a 6-3 vote, the court said challengers failed to prove that race drove the redistricting process. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the ruling.
Why George Floyd Act has stalled in Senate
Saturday marks four years since the murder of George Floyd. Since then partisan disagreements in Washington, D.C., have stalled efforts to pass national police reform legislation. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more from Minneapolis.
Samuel Alito flag controversies: What to know
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is under increased scrutiny over a second controversial flag. Another flag used by Jan. 6 protesters was seen flying at Alito's vacation home last summer, according to The New York Times. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Congress considers bill that would make sharing deepfake porn illegal
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
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Trump campaign did not collude with Russia; Powerball jackpot reaches 750 million
Johnson to ask Netanyahu to address Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson is moving ahead with plans to ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress. Johnson said a letter inviting Netanyahu to do just that will go out this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis wins Georgia Democratic primary
Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis won the Democratic primary in Georgia as her prosecution of Donald Trump remains tied up in a state appellate court.
Jan. 6 defendant claims Trump will clear him
A Jan. 6 defendant on Monday predicted that former President Donald Trump will win in November and clear him of the charges he's now facing. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the significance of that claim and a new report on congressional aides fearing for the safety.
Top CEO pay is surging, report says
Paid compensation for chief executives of several Fortune 500 companies has risen dramatically over the last five years, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. WSJ writer Theo Francis joins to discuss why it's partly linked to a phenomenon known as the "Musk effect."
How top aides are addressing fears they have for safety of lawmakers, staff
Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
Clancy trial jury may be close to verdict or mistrial depending on one juror
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed Friday as jurors returned for a seventh day of deliberations following a stunning turn of events.
Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
Mark Sanchez files motion for guilty plea in stabbing incident
It wasn't immediately clear what charges Sanchez was pleading guilty to, but he is facing a felony battery charge and several misdemeanors, including unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.
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August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
American automakers urge Congress to ban Chinese vehicle sales in U.S.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
Gas prices surge just before Labor Day, as diesel hits record high
Diesel hit a record of $5.85 a gallon Friday, eclipsing its prior mark of $5.81, set in June 2022.
The Social Security Administration overpaid her. Now she owes $35,000.
The agency told a woman that she has 30 days to pay it back. Otherwise, it would cut her benefits by 50% while it collects what it overpaid.
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Trump is sitting on a $400 million war chest. But how will he spend it?
Securing American Greatness, a nonprofit with ties to Mr. Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc., unveiled its first ads to air nationwide.
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Illinois senators blast FAA for holding air traffic controller raises "hostage"
The Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act set aside $140 million to give controllers a 3.8% pay raise, but they have so far only received the 1% raise given to all government employees.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Trump names new acting Army secretary after Driscoll resigns
President Trump has named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary, following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Federal prosecutor fired after investigating ICE officer for civil rights offenses
A federal prosecutor in Minnesota who was investigating an ICE officer for possible civil rights crimes has been fired, four sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
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Price of diesel in U.S. hits record as Vance downplays Iran war impact
Vance says gas prices could have been "much higher were it not for our efforts," as the Iran war pushes pump prices to expected Labor Day weekend records.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
2 Nepal workers rescued from tunnel 9 days after floods; more voices heard
Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel as emergency teams continued efforts to reach others believed to be trapped and still alive inside, officials said.
DOJ reviving dormant prize law to try to claim Iranian oil tankers
The Justice Department is planning to try to use a legal regime last used during the Spanish-American War to speed up the seizure of ships and their cargo during the Iran conflict.
"Supersized" El Niño's harshest weather ahead includes heat, drought, floods
A new forecast predicts with almost 100% certainty that El Niño will remain in place until early 2027, peaking later this year.
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Wahlberg and Abdul-Mateen talk "By Any Means"
The murders of real civil rights activists in Mississippi inspired "By All Means," a crime thriller which explores the two figures working to build trust and serve justice. Stars Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joined "CBS Mornings" to share their experience with the film.
KIND Snacks founder on his new podcast
"Shark Tank" judge and KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new podcast, "Build or Break," where he sits down with fellow entrepreneurs and industry disruptors.
Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, a feminist icon and a pioneer in the women's liberation movement, has died at 92. CBS News' Jarred Hill looks back at her historic career.
Adria Arjona talks career, "Onslaught" role
Adria Arjona sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new movie, "Onslaught," and working with Michael B. Jordan on "The Thomas Crown Affair."
Artists sue AI-generated music company
Jason Isbell, Guy Forsyth and other musicians filed a class action lawsuit against Suno, claiming the AI platform used their music to train its model without permission. Jo Ling Kent has more.
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Testing London's first self-driving taxis
The first self-driving taxis have launched in London. Uber has 15 vehicles operating in the city with a required supervisor in the car. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry took an autonomous ride with Wayve co-founder and CEO Alex Kendall, whose AI technology is powering the robotaxis in London's iconic Westminster.
Why NYC is banning AI in some classes
New York City Public Schools is banning the use of artificial intelligence in most classrooms for the next year. New York City Councilman Eric Dinowitz joins with more.
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.
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AI interviews rolling out for some federal hires, sources say
The federal government will shift into using artificial intelligence in the interview process for some job applicants in the coming days, according to U.S. officials.
Hack exposes millions of ID scans on dark web
The FBI is investigating a recent hack that put more than 150 million U.S. and Canadian driver's license scans for sale online. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency joins with more.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Lindsay Clancy: Drama in the Deliberation Room
As jurors struggle to reach a verdict in the Lindsay Clancy trial, "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex unpack escalating jury-room tensions, the impact of the closing arguments on jurors, and discussions on postpartum mental health at the heart of the case.
Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
After several days of deliberations, the jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy is still deadlocked. Clancy's lawyer asked that a dissenting juror be dismissed, but the judge refused. Shanelle Kaul and legal analyst Caroline Polisi have more details.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer singles out a juror
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer claimed in court that a juror "spurned the instructions" on how to reach a verdict. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe reports.
Clancy's lawyer files new emergency motion
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, has filed an emergency motion requesting for the court to stop holding sidebars on any subsequent proceedings and instead handle all matters in open court. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Trump commutes former Philadelphia labor leader "Johnny Doc's" prison sentence
President Trump agreed to commute the rest of former Philadelphia labor leader Johnny Doc's prison sentence, his lawyer says.
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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.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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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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Wahlberg and Abdul-Mateen talk "By Any Means"
The murders of real civil rights activists in Mississippi inspired "By All Means," a crime thriller which explores the two figures working to build trust and serve justice. Stars Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joined "CBS Mornings" to share their experience with the film.
Venus and Serena Williams at U.S. Open
Venus and Serena Williams will team up for the U.S. Open women's doubles. Tennis champion Bethanie Mattek-Sands joins CBS News with more details.
Republicans eye Trump's war chest
President Trump is sitting on a $400 million war chest. With November around the corner, some Republicans wonder when he's going to open it up. Ed O'Keefe has more.
2 hydropower workers rescued in Nepal
After nine days, rescuers in Nepal reached a group of workers trapped underground in a tunnel, pulling out two men. Chris Livesay has more.
Labor Day travel costs soar
Airfare is up 20% from last year, and gas is almost $1 more per gallon than it was in 2025. Diesel fuel costs just hit an all-time high. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at rising travel costs ahead of the busy holiday weekend.