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Nancy Pelosi says a sitting president can be indicted
Incoming House speaker also says she is not ruling out the possibility of impeaching President Trump
Pelosi praises "transformative freshman class" in speech
Nancy Pelosi is expected to be elected speaker of the House of Representatives Thursday
No deal after Trump meets with Republicans, Democrats
Republicans and Democrats have been in a stalemate, with no clear path to ending the partial government shutdown
Nadler says Dems should "wait and see" on impeachment
The incoming House Judiciary Committee chairman also says he'll hold hearings on the deaths of two migrant children who died in CBP custody in December. "If kids die, they're apparently willing to have that," Nadler said
EPA implements its shutdown plan
EPA spokeswoman Molly Block said many of the agency's 14,000 employees were being furloughed
Shutdown expected to stretch into 2019 as sides are still "very far apart"
Lawmakers in the House were notified that no votes are expected to take place this week
2018: The year in polling - CBS News
The Trump presidency, women in Congress, #MeToo, the Kavanaugh nomination, Catholic priest abuse, guns -- here's a snapshot of the year in CBS News polling
Trump now describes his border wall as "steel slats"
Trump's description of the characteristics of his border wall evolve
Most Americans don't support building the wall
Fifty-nine percent of Americans oppose building a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico
Mac Thornberry says military funds shouldn't go to wall
Congress needs to "adequately fund border security," Thornberry told Major Garrett on "The Takeout" this week, as a partial government shutdown threatens in the weekend before Christmas
Senate approves stopgap spending measure to avoid shutdown
President Trump has recently said he would be "proud" to shut down the government to get funding for the border wall
Ryan bemoans "broken politics" in farewell address
Outgoing House Speaker Paul Ryan bemoans state of politics in America in his farewell speech today
Democrats support McConnell's short-term spending proposal
Democratic leadership supports the legislation, and a top Trump aide said he may support it
What judge's ruling means for people covered under Obamacare
"We expect this ruling will be appealed to the Supreme Court. Pending the appeal process, the law remains in place," White House press secretary said
Senate votes to end U.S. support for Saudi war in Yemen
The vote was largely symbolic, however, because the House will not be voting on the resolution this year
Mattis, Pompeo brief House members on Khashoggi murder
The defense secretary and State Department Secretary Mike Pomeo briefed House members on Capitol Hill in a closed-door session a day after CIA Director Gina Haspel briefed a smaller group
Trump says Mexico will pay for wall; Mexican president says he didn't talk wall funding with Trump
Trump and Obrador spoke on the phone Wednesday about immigration
House and Senate reach compromise on reforming sexual harassment policies
A vote in the Senate could take place as soon as this week
Washington could be getting a shutdown for Christmas
President Trump and Democrats made no progress towards a deal Tuesday, and a Dec. 21 deadline is approaching
Pelosi compares Trump to a skunk after Oval Office clash
The Democratic House leader and Sen. Chuck Schumer spared with the President in a bombastic White House meeting
Google CEO says "no plans to launch search in China"
Pichai also fielded questions on transparency, bias and accountability from a House panel
Google CEO will defend company's privacy efforts during congressional appearance
The tech giant's top executive is expected to be grilled by lawmakers on Tuesday over privacy concerns and accusations of political bias
Schiff says Trump faces "real prospect of jail time" after leaving office
The incoming chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said the Justice Department may indict the president the day he leaves the White House
Congress passes bill to keep government running through Dec. 21
Congress passed a two-week extension of government funding. Now the bill will go to the president to be signed
Judge in Minnesota orders ICE chief to appear in court
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
Key legislators seek DOJ records on Alex Pretti and Renee Good killings by next week
Congress is ratcheting up its scrutiny of the killing of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis, with some Democrats pressing the Justice Department for records on its investigation.
Noem facing internal scrutiny but expected to keep job, sources say
Kristi Noem's focus is expected to shift from interior enforcement operations to securing the southern border and other priorities, sources said.
Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Here's what to expect at the Fed's first interest rate meeting of 2026
Jerome Powell will announce the central bank's next interest rate decision on Jan. 28 amid political and legal turmoil involving the Fed.
Shapiro says Minneapolis mission "must be terminated," says Noem should be fired
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota "must be terminated" following the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents.
Handling of evidence on Alex Pretti's death raises concerns about probe's integrity
ICE's Homeland Security Investigations unit is leading the probe of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol officer.
"Doomsday Clock" moves to closest point yet to catastrophe
The "Doomsday Clock" is a metaphor for how close humanity is to self-annihilation.
With all Israeli hostages recovered, U.N. pushes for next steps in Gaza
With all Israeli hostages now recovered from Gaza, there's a push for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to move to phase-two, but that brings its own challenges.
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Here's what to expect at the Fed's first interest rate meeting of 2026
Jerome Powell will announce the central bank's next interest rate decision on Jan. 28 amid political and legal turmoil involving the Fed.
Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
Judge tosses Justice Department lawsuit seeking Oregon voter rolls
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Oregon in September seeking its voter registration list, which contains the sensitive information of nearly 3.8 million registered voters.
UPS to slash workforce by up to 30,000 jobs this year
UPS executive said the delivery company is moving to cut costs and plans to offer a voluntary separation program for full-time drivers.
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Here's what to expect at the Fed's first interest rate meeting of 2026
Jerome Powell will announce the central bank's next interest rate decision on Jan. 28 amid political and legal turmoil involving the Fed.
Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
UPS to slash workforce by up to 30,000 jobs this year
UPS executive said the delivery company is moving to cut costs and plans to offer a voluntary separation program for full-time drivers.
Social media giants face trial over allegations their tech is addictive
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
Newsom probing TikTok over alleged suppression of anti-Trump content
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he's launching a probe into allegations that TikTok censored content critical of President Trump.
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Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Judge tosses Justice Department lawsuit seeking Oregon voter rolls
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Oregon in September seeking its voter registration list, which contains the sensitive information of nearly 3.8 million registered voters.
Judge in Minnesota orders ICE chief to appear in court
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
Shapiro says Minneapolis mission "must be terminated," says Noem should be fired
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota "must be terminated" following the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents.
Alex Vindman, Army vet who testified against Trump, enters Florida Senate race
Alex Vindman, a key figure in President Trump's first impeachment, is running for the U.S. Senate in Florida as a Democrat.
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Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Academy of Pediatrics vaccine reccomendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
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Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Experts warn "AI slop" distorting history as world remembers the Holocaust
Holocaust memorial officials and historians say a proliferation of "entirely fabricated" digital content is distorting the Nazi's wartime horrors.
With all Israeli hostages recovered, U.N. pushes for next steps in Gaza
With all Israeli hostages now recovered from Gaza, there's a push for the Israel-Hamas peace plan to move to phase-two, but that brings its own challenges.
Milan mayor says ICE agents not welcome for Winter Olympics
As reports say ICE will join the U.S. security detail at the Winter Olympics in Milan, the Italian city's mayor calls it "a militia that kills."
Australia sizzles in blistering heat wave with temperatures as high as 120
Parts of Australia were sweltered in record temperatures of close to 122 degrees as the country sweated through a prolonged heat wave even as bitter cold covered much of the U.S.
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Natalia Lafourcade reflects on music career
Natalia Lafourcade is the most awarded woman in Latin Grammy history with 20 awards. This year, she's up for best Latin pop album at the Grammys, which would be her fifth Grammy if she wins. Lafourcade spoke to Anthony Mason about her music journey and rise to fame.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
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Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
Social media giants face trial over allegations their tech is addictive
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
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.
Newsom launches probe into TikTok content
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched an investigation into TikTok's content, accusing the social media platform of suppressing content that is critical of President Trump. The probe comes just days after a deal was finalized to reduce its Chinese ownership and keep it running in the U.S. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
"Narco sub" sinks with more drugs aboard after record cocaine haul seized
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Latest news on Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists on Pretti shooting
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Differing accounts of Alex Pretti shooting
The federal government's accounts of the most recent shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving immigration officials, appear to clash with evidence emerging. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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Amy DuBois Barnett on new book
Author and former media executive Amy DuBois Barnett joined CBS News with more on her experience at Ebony and Teen People, and her new novel "If I Ruled The World."
Former envoy on combating antisemitism
Noa Tishby, Israel's former special envoy for combating antisemitism and delegitimization, joined CBS News with her take on the rise of antisemitism and conflict in the Middle East as the world marks Holocaust Remembrance Day.
U.S. carrier strike group nears Iran
More military might is approaching the Middle East and nearing Iran, the U.S. military's Central Command confirmed. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Beatrice Dixon on building her company
Beatrice Dixon talks about the challenges that she's overcome in life and shares her journey to building her business, The Honey Pot Company, which launched in 2014. The feminine care brand includes plant-derived washes, wipes and more.
Millions of Americans in frigid temperatures
Deaths linked to the winter storm that swept across the U.S. are climbing. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Nashville, Tennessee, and Rob Marciano has the latest weather forecast.