Trump Jr. reaches deal to comply with congressional subpoena
The Senate Intelligence Committee subpoenaed the president's son to answer questions on previous Russia-related testimony
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Top House Dems press Trump administration on Obamacare position
Five Democratic committee chairmen are demanding Trump administration officials turn over documents related to the brief filed by the Justice Department in March arguing that the health care law should be completely overturned
McCarthy says Dems "more interested in subpoenas than solutions"
The GOP House Minority Leader denounced congressional Democrats for their myriad of investigations into President Trump
Full transcript of Mick Mulvaney on "The Takeout" podcast
White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney weighed in on Trump's tax returns and a wide range of topics on this week's "The Takeout" with CBS News' Major Garrett
Mulvaney says Congress will never see Trump's tax returns
White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney weighed in on Trump's tax returns and a wide range of topics on this week's "The Takeout" with CBS News' Major Garrett
Pelosi: Full House to vote on holding Barr in contempt "when we're ready"
The vote to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt will go to the floor for a full House vote
Democrats deliver petition with 10 million signatures calling for impeachment
"The complete chaos that you see before us with this current administration and this president — this is exactly why we have certain provisions in the United States Constitution"
The subpoena war between the White House and Capitol Hill is only getting started
The subpoenas are coming fast — and so are the Trump administration's rejections of them
Tax figures show Trump business losses of $1.17 billion over 10 years, report says
The New York Times said the president lost more money than "nearly any other individual American" between 1985 and 1994
Mnuchin rejects Democrats' demand for Trump's tax returns
"I have determined that the committee's request lacks a legitimate legislative purpose," the Treasury Secretary wrote
Rep. Dan Crenshaw stands by criticism of Ilhan Omar's 9/11 comments
Asked about deaths threats against Omar, Crenshaw told CBSN, "It's unfortunately part of the nature of this job"
Rep. Doug Collins: Democrats "know they can't" impeach Trump
"We have the best economy we've had in years, 50 years of unemployment," Collins said. "What were you impeaching him for?"
Swalwell says Trump is a "bad kid in the White House"
The California lawmaker and 2020 Democrat referenced his parenting of two children: "When my son misbehaves, we take a toy away"
Durbin: Trump gets "googly eyed" when talking to Putin
The Illinois Democrat slammed the president for his relationship with authoritarian leaders: "He gets on the phone with them and loses it"
House GOP leader blasts Nadler over Barr
McCarthy spoke with reporters after Barr declined to appear before a hearing convened by Nadler today
Bipartisan bill introduces bill to extend TPS for Nicaraguans
Lawmakers have also introduced bipartisan legislation to grant Venezuelans TPS, but the White House has not taken an official stance on it
Barr and House Democrats spar over conditions for hearing
The attorney general, who Democrats have accused of protecting the president, wants to be questioned only by members of Congress — not committee staff
Richmond says impeachment is "best way to get all the facts out"
The Louisiana Democrat sits on the House Judiciary Committee, which has the authority to draft articles of impeachment against presidents
Judges rule that Michigan must redraw gerrymandered districts
The ruling by three federal judges also requires special state Senate elections to be held in 2020
White House refuses request for Stephen Miller to testify on immigration
The committee requested that Miller testify on the Trump administration's controversial immigration policies
DOJ official to defy House subpoena on census citizenship question
Justice Department Civil Rights chief John Gore will not testify before the House Oversight Committee without counsel present
Mike Lee: Impeachment push would be a "mistake" for Democrats
The Utah Republican said none of special counsel Robert Mueller's findings have changed his view of President Trump
Cummings: Trump will be "emboldened" if Democrats "do nothing"
"He's going to be emboldened because he's said, 'Well, I got away with that,'" Cummings said
Dems decline Barr's offer to view a less redacted Mueller report
The proposal would allow 12 members of Congress to review a version of the report with fewer redactions
Mueller: Congress can use "obstruction-of-justice statutes"
The special counsel's office found that obstruction-of-justice statutes could be used on corrupt behavior not related to presidential conduct
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U.S. set to begin Iranian ports blockade and partial Strait of Hormuz blockade
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29.
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy"
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
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Lynette Hooker told friend in 2024 text: "I can't be out there with him"
Two years before her disappearance, Lynette Hooker temporarily split with her husband Brian, telling a friend, "Our marriage lasted 6 weeks cruising," and "It was bad. I can't be out there with him."
Congress returns with Iran war, DHS shutdown, expulsion votes on agenda
Lawmakers are returning to Washington to face major developments in the war with Iran, a lingering DHS shutdown and possible expulsion votes for some of their own members.
ICE detaining fewer non-criminals, driving a decline in detention population
The average daily ICE detention population declined by 12% from January to March, as a shakeup in DHS leadership suggests a potential shift in enforcement strategy.
Swalwell ends bid for California governor amid sexual assault allegations
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
Hungary's Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after 16 years in power
Partial official results show opposition leader Peter Magyar's party dominating the vote, in a bombshell election result with repercussions around Europe and beyond.
Pope says he has "no fear of the Trump administration" after president lashes out
Pope Leo has repeatedly warned that violence is becoming normalized and that religious language is at risk of being misused to justify it.
How dangerous trucking schemes are putting Americans at risk
In a scheme plaguing roadways, some commercial trucking networks are racking up safety violations and evading federal enforcement by dissolving bad records and operating under new names.
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Congress returns with Iran war, DHS shutdown, expulsion votes on agenda
Lawmakers are returning to Washington to face major developments in the war with Iran, a lingering DHS shutdown and possible expulsion votes for some of their own members.
Roblox introduces age-based accounts amid child safety concerns
The California-based company said it will assign users ages 5 to 8 to a Roblox Kids account and users ages 9 to 15 to a separate account called Roblox Select.
U.S. stocks sink, oil prices rise amid Trump's blockade plan
Global oil prices jumped over $100 a barrel as investors fret over Trump's threat to launch a partial naval blockade of the vital trade route.
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Lynette Hooker told friend in 2024 text: "I can't be out there with him"
Two years before her disappearance, Lynette Hooker temporarily split with her husband Brian, telling a friend, "Our marriage lasted 6 weeks cruising," and "It was bad. I can't be out there with him."
What Brian Hooker says happened the night his wife vanished in Bahamas
During a nearly 40-minute phone conversation, Brian Hooker told friends in descriptive detail what led to the incident where his wife allegedly went missing.
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Roblox introduces age-based accounts amid child safety concerns
The California-based company said it will assign users ages 5 to 8 to a Roblox Kids account and users ages 9 to 15 to a separate account called Roblox Select.
U.S. stocks sink, oil prices rise amid Trump's blockade plan
Global oil prices jumped over $100 a barrel as investors fret over Trump's threat to launch a partial naval blockade of the vital trade route.
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
Chinese electric vehicles pull into the lead
China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in electric vehicles. Last year, the Chinese car company BYD overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of EVs, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them.
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Pakistan pushing for Round 2 of "Islamabad Process" after failed Iran talks
A senior Pakistani government source told CBS News that Islamabad is in active contact with Washington and Tehran to bring them back to the negotiating table over the Iran war.
Congress returns with Iran war, DHS shutdown, expulsion votes on agenda
Lawmakers are returning to Washington to face major developments in the war with Iran, a lingering DHS shutdown and possible expulsion votes for some of their own members.
ICE detaining fewer non-criminals, driving a decline in detention population
The average daily ICE detention population declined by 12% from January to March, as a shakeup in DHS leadership suggests a potential shift in enforcement strategy.
Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy"
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
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Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
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Pakistan pushing for Round 2 of "Islamabad Process" after failed Iran talks
A senior Pakistani government source told CBS News that Islamabad is in active contact with Washington and Tehran to bring them back to the negotiating table over the Iran war.
Premier League soccer player killed in attack on team bus in Ghana
Dominic Frimpong was killed after the team's bus was attacked by a group of suspected armed robbers, officials said Monday.
Pope says he has "no fear of the Trump administration" after president lashes out
Pope Leo has repeatedly warned that violence is becoming normalized and that religious language is at risk of being misused to justify it.
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U.S. set to begin Iranian ports blockade and partial Strait of Hormuz blockade
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29.
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy"
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
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Britney Spears voluntarily checks into rehab after California DUI arrest in March
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
4/12: Sunday Morning - The Money Issue
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?
American Girl: Celebrating girl power
Founded in 1986, American Girl has created dolls, books and accessories that tell the stories of young girls in every American era. On the toy's 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood.
Scarlett Johansson on becoming a skin care mogul
The actress has played many roles in her career – and now, the Tony-winner and two-time Oscar-nominee has taken on another: launching her new line of products, called The Outset, designed for people with sensitive skin (like hers).
Extended interview: Scarlett Johansson
In this web exclusive, actress Scarlett Johansson talks about how dealing with her sensitive skin for years led to her founding a new line of skin care products, The Outset. She also discusses her life-changing roles, and the impact of artificial intelligence.
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Sam Altman voices safety concerns
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, shared a personal blog post and photo of his family saying, "In the hopes that it might dissuade the next person from throwing a Molotov cocktail at our house, no matter what they think of me," following an attack outside his home last week. Altman suggested the incident was connected to the broader debate over AI, saying, "we should deescalate the rhetoric and tactics."
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
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.
Extended interview: Sen. Dave McCormick on AI
In this web exclusive, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) talks with Robert Costa about how energy and the rise in artificial intelligence go hand-in-hand; America's rivalry with China over AI; and nuclear power.
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications of such facilities in their backyards, are fighting back. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa examines the drive to construct AI data centers, and the debate between opponents and AI advocates.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Premier League soccer player killed in attack on team bus in Ghana
Dominic Frimpong was killed after the team's bus was attacked by a group of suspected armed robbers, officials said Monday.
Remains of missing woman discovered in hidden grave decades later
Kimberly Langwell, a mom in Beaumont, Texas, had dinner plans with her teenage daughter and boyfriend on July 9, 1999 – but she never came home from work. It would take more than 20 years before one man's long-kept secret would expose her killer.
Authorities seize 5 tons of cocaine from banana, wine shipments
The drugs were seized at London Gateway, a deep-sea container port about 30 miles from London.
Latest on woman missing in the Bahamas
Lynette Hooker was reported missing in the Bahamas one week ago by her husband, Brian, who said she fell off their boat. Hooker was arrested on Thursday in connection to his wife's disappearance. "CBS Saturday Morning" speaks with people who knew the couple to learn more.
Malnourished boy found locked in utility van since 2024, police say
A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor.
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Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
How an 8-year-old designed a zero-gravity indicator for Artemis II
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew stakes their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
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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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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New poll on Trump's handling of the economy
A recent CBS News poll shows Americans are reacting negatively to the U.S. economy and how President Trump is handling certain key issues. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Kevin Sheridan join CBS News with their take on the data.
Latest on Iran war after peace talks fail
Vice President JD Vance announced that the U.S. and Iran did not reach a deal during talks in Pakistan over the weekend. This comes as President Trump calls for a blockade at the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Artemis II crew speaks out after splashdown
The Artemis II crew is reacting to their historic flight to the moon after a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Details on Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in the Hungarian election, ending 16 years in power. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Trump blockade at Strait of Hormuz expected
President Trump called for a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran collapsed over the weekend in Islamabad, Pakistan. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Imtiaz Tyab report, and Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett joins with more insight.