Sneaker trend gains momentum in Congress
A bipartisan "Sneakers Caucus" on Capitol Hill is aiming to bridge the political and generational divide through comfortable and fashionable footwear.
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UFO hearing comes amid calls for transparency
Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle are pressing the Pentagon and other government agencies for more answers about UFOs. Wednesday, they'll hear testimony about UFOs from three witnesses at a House hearing. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more from Capitol Hill.
House Oversight Committee to hold UFO hearing
A whistleblower is expected to tell Congress Wednesday that the Pentagon is hiding what it knows about "non-human intelligence." A House subcommittee will hold a hearing regarding "unidentified anomalous phenomena" -- also known as UFOs. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins with a preview of what to expect at the hearing.
Congress' to-do list before August recess
The clock is ticking on Capitol Hill as lawmakers will break for their traditional August recess on Thursday night barring any last-minute changes. There's still plenty left on the docket, including ongoing hang-ups over the bill that sets Pentagon policy. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on what members of both parties are racing to get done before they leave town.
Alabama defies court with congressional map
Alabama lawmakers on Friday refused to create a second majority-Black district while approving a new congressional map. The move appears to defy a recent Supreme Court order that said a map with only one majority-Black district out of seven likely violates the federal Voting Rights Act. Kareem Crayton, senior director for voting and representation at the Brennan Center, joined CBS News to discuss.
GOP rallies around Trump after target letter
Former President Donald Trump is staying defiant after receiving a target letter in the Justice Department's Jan. 6 investigation. Trump criticized investigators on the campaign trail in Iowa just hours after posting the revelation Tuesday on social media. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Fin Gómez join "America Decides" to discuss how Republicans are reacting.
Democrats urge Republicans to rescind RFK Jr. invitation to testify
Democratic presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to testify before a House panel Thursday.
Rep. Crane says he misspoke in saying "colored people" on House floor
His comment drew a swift rebuke from Democratic lawmakers and the Congressional Black Caucus.
Unpacking the planned PGA-LIV Golf merger
Tuesday's Senate hearing on the PGA Tour's potential deal with LIV Golf is putting one of America's most popular sports under the microscope. Brody Miller, golf writer for The Athletic, joins CBS News to break down the enormity of the possible merger.
Senators grill PGA officials over LIV deal
PGA Tour officials spent Tuesday defending its deal with Saudi-backed LIV Golf to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The PGA Tour's chief operating officer testified before the Senate that a dispute between the PGA and LIV was threatening the tour's future. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Rep. Adam Schiff discusses Senate bid
Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat will be up for grabs in California in 2024, and Katie Porter, Adam Schiff and Barbara Lee are the most prominent Democrats looking to succeed her. So far, the Schiff campaign has been dominant in the battle over fundraising. Rep. Schiff joins "America Decides" to make his case.
Lawmakers return with long to-do list
Lawmakers are back this week from their Fourth of July recess, and they have a long to-do list. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Why SCOTUS rejected a controversial theory
The Supreme Court Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected a controversial conservative theory that would have drastically changed federal elections in the U.S. The case stemmed from challenges to North Carolina's congressional map -- which the state's high court rejected as illegal gerrymandering. Jimmy Hoover, Supreme Court reporter at the National Law Journal, joins CBS News to break down the ruling and its implications for future elections.
Senate Jan. 6 report criticizes FBI, DHS
A new report accuses the FBI and Department of Homeland Security of downplaying warning signs ahead of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The investigation was led by the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
Delaware legislator aims to become first openly trans member of Congress
McBride's historic win in 2020 made her the first openly transgender state senator in the U.S.
Biden, Modi sidestep humanitarian concerns
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint session of Congress Thursday shortly after being welcomed to the White House by President Biden as part of a state visit. Human rights groups have accused Modi of discriminating against his country's Muslim population and silencing dissent. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Lawmakers respond to Hunter Biden's plea deal
Republican lawmakers are pushing ahead with their criticism of the Justice Department for the Hunter Biden plea deal, while a well-known Democratic senator is still flirting with the idea of a presidential run. CBS News' Major Garrett and Ed O'Keefe break down the latest in a panel discussion with Politico reporter Olivia Beavers and political correspondent Liz Landers.
What we know about Hunter Biden's plea deal
The president's son -- Hunter Biden -- has agreed to a federal plea deal that will likely mean he will not have to go to prison. According to a court filing made public Tuesday by the Justice Department, Biden will plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges. CBS News investigative correspondents Catherine Herridge and Jim Axelrod join with the latest.
Republicans criticize Hunter Biden plea deal
Hunter Biden has reached a plea deal with prosecutors following a federal investigation. The president's son has agreed to enter guilty pleas on two misdemeanor tax charges and admit to felony gun possession. CBS News' Catherine Herridge, Nikole Killion and Nancy Cordes report.
Democrats on GOP vow to keep probing Bidens
House Republicans on the Oversight and Accountability Committee are vowing to keep investigating President Biden and his family. New York Rep. Dan Goldman, a Democrat on the committee, joins "America Decides" to discuss how his party is responding.
GOP lawmakers, candidates react to Trump case
Capitol Hill is reacting to former President Donald Trump's federal arraignment in Miami on Tuesday. CBS News' Robert Costa and Scott MacFarlane join with the latest from Republicans in Congress and on the campaign trail.
Republican lawmakers divided over defense of Trump
Most Republicans rushed to former President Donald Trump's defense when he was indicted in Manhattan in April -- with some calling it a politically motivated move. But the party hasn't been as united in its response to the latest Florida indictment. CBS News' Robert Costa, Catherine Herridge and Ed O'Keefe report.
What's next for Congress after debt standoff?
With President Biden signing the debt ceiling bill over the weekend, some House Republicans who did not vote for it have voiced their discontent with Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the future of his role. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
GOP rep. says he's not ruling out a government shutdown
A shutdown would occur if Congress doesn't approve or extend government funding in the fall.
House passes debt ceiling deal and sends it to the Senate
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
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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, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Neighborhood comes together to give young boy a memorable trick-or-treat birthday
When a mother posted a note on Facebook asking if anyone in her neighborhood would allow her son to trick-or-treat at their homes in July for his 11th birthday, more than 100 neighbors said yes.
Judge lets Pentagon move forward with firing Stars and Stripes journalists
The Pentagon accused two of the Stars and Stripes journalists of insubordination after one of them had told "CBS Sunday Morning" in a July interview that she worked for Stars and Stripes, "not for the Pentagon, not for any administration, not for any policymaker."
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
Trump says Lindsay Clancy "did a horrible, horrible thing"
Shortly after the judge overseeing Lindsay Clancy's murder case declared a mistrial, President Trump called it a "terrible situation" and a "horrible tragedy."
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Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
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.
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Top military officials faced polygraphs over leaks on munitions, sources say
Some of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military were subjected to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping leak probe, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News.
Judge extends block on Postal Service's new Trump-backed mail-in ballot requirements
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
Judge lets Pentagon move forward with firing Stars and Stripes journalists
The Pentagon accused two of the Stars and Stripes journalists of insubordination after one of them had told "CBS Sunday Morning" in a July interview that she worked for Stars and Stripes, "not for the Pentagon, not for any administration, not for any policymaker."
Trump says Lindsay Clancy "did a horrible, horrible thing"
Shortly after the judge overseeing Lindsay Clancy's murder case declared a mistrial, President Trump called it a "terrible situation" and a "horrible tragedy."
Supreme Court sides with Republicans in fight over broadcast ad rates
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
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.
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Senior aides to U.K.'s Nigel Farage step down in scandal over undercover report
Two senior aides to Nigel Farage, the firebrand leader of the U.K.'s populist Reform party, have stepped down in the wake of an investigative news report.
Is a far-right party on the precipice of power in a German state?
AfD Saxony-Anhalt is a racist extremist group, according to the German state's intelligence agency. The party may well trounce its rivals in this weekend's state election.
Andrew Tate indicted on trafficking, money laundering charges by Romanian prosecutors
Romanian prosecutors have indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors and money laundering.
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Iran war is "small potatoes" for U.S., Trump says
President Trump downplayed the war with Iran and also defended Vice President JD Vance saying it wasn't a war.
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.
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New movies to look out for this fall
The fall movie season is here. Variety senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson joins CBS News to preview some of the films coming out over the next few months.
Beyoncé drops "B-Day" 20th anniversary edition
Beyoncé is celebrating her birthday on Friday by dropping a 20th anniversary edition of her defining album, "B'Day." SiriusXM Radio host Lamar Dawson joins CBS News with a look at Queen Bey's album and other pop culture news.
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.
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FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
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.
U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
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.
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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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FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
Aggressive passenger duct-taped mid-flight
A man was duct-taped to his first-class seat on an American Airlines flight and later arrested after allegedly exhibiting violent behavior, and forcing the flight to be diverted. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
What Lindsay Clancy mistrial ruling means
The Massachusetts trial of Lindsay Clancy, the mother charged with murdering her three young children, ended in a hung jury on Friday. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi has legal analysis.
How the Lindsay Clancy case got to a mistrial
Was Lindsay Clancy legally responsible for the killing of her three young children? After 41 days, we are no closer to an answer as the judge has ruled a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi break down how the case ended with a hung jury.
Clancy attorney speaks out after mistrial
Lindsay Clancy's criminal defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, held a news conference on Friday after a judge declared a mistrial in the case. Watch his full remarks.
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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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Reform U.K. accused of breaking foreign funding law
Reform U.K.'s annual convention comes amid fresh controversy after an undercover investigation alleged that senior figures in Nigel Farage's party discussed securing foreign funding, which is prohibited under British law. Reform denies wrongdoing, saying it was the victim of a hoax. CBS News reporter Inaya Folarin Iman has the details.
New movies to look out for this fall
The fall movie season is here. Variety senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson joins CBS News to preview some of the films coming out over the next few months.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
Beyoncé drops "B-Day" 20th anniversary edition
Beyoncé is celebrating her birthday on Friday by dropping a 20th anniversary edition of her defining album, "B'Day." SiriusXM Radio host Lamar Dawson joins CBS News with a look at Queen Bey's album and other pop culture news.
NFL opposes certain prediction market bets
The NFL is demanding that prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket stop offering risky bets that can be easily influenced by one person. Mark Strassman has the story.