What is birthright citizenship, and can Trump end the right in the U.S.?
President Trump is seeking to end birthright citizenship, after years of criticizing the constitutional right.
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What to know about the legal fight over Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
RNC lawyer on SCOTUS mail-in ballots case
The Republican National Committee is challenging a Mississippi law that allows a five-day grace period for mail-in votes postmarked on or before Election Day. Mike Hurst, general counsel for the RNC and chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party, joins to discuss.
Stakes of SCOTUS case on mail-in ballots
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case that could change mail-in voting rules across the U.S. It stems from a Republican National Committee challenge to a Mississippi law allowing a five-day grace period for ballots postmarked on or before Election Day. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to break down the stakes.
Whistleblower on allegations against ICE
Ryan Schwank, who testified against ICE training practices under the Trump administration, joins CBS News with his lawyer, David Kligerman, to discuss what he alleges is a "deficient, defective, and broken" training program.
Former federal judge reacts to tariff ruling
The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's sweeping emergency tariffs on Friday. Michael McConnell, a former federal judge and one of the lead lawyers who argued against the levies, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction to the high court's decision.
Where Trump tariffs stand after SCOTUS ruling
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Trump's emergency tariffs in a 6-3 decision, ruling that a 1977 act did not give him the authority to impose the levies. Mr. Trump said he will use other laws to advance his tariff agenda. CBS News' Jan Crawford and Willie James Inman have more.
Trump addresses "nationalize elections" remarks
President Trump is pushing for Republicans to "nationalize" voting, despite the Constitution giving states the power to run elections. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Then, CBS News election law expert David Becker joins with analysis.
Comparing administrative and judicial warrants
CBS News has obtained a memo telling ICE agents that they can forcefully enter a home without a judicial warrant in certain instances. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
How the Constitution inspires future leaders
The "CBS Mornings" series "USA to Z," which brings stories from across the U.S. to celebrate 250 years of America, is focusing on "C" for Constitution. While just over half of Americans say "U.S. democracy is performing poorly or very poorly," Jan Crawford went inside the National Archives - home of the Constitution - and a classroom to see how future generations embrace what it stands for.
Could ICE agent in Good's shooting claim immunity from state charges?
The ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting could try to invoke immunity under the Constitution's Supremacy Clause to try to end state criminal prosecution.
SCOTUS takes up birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide if President Trump can end birthright citizenship. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Stakes of birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court says it will weigh in on President Trump's executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Court to hear birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to decide the legality of President Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship. CBS News politics reporter Melissa Quinn has more.
FBI seeks to interview Democrats in video
The FBI's Counterterrorism Division is planning to interview the six Democratic lawmakers who posted a video reminding members of the intelligence community and the military to refuse illegal orders. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Pentagon threatens to court-martial Mark Kelly
The Pentagon says it will investigate Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona after he joined other lawmakers in a video calling for U.S. troops to refuse unlawful orders. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Trump seems to acknowledge he can't run for a third term: "It's too bad"
President Trump appeared to concede Wednesday that he's not allowed to run for reelection in 2028, after teasing the idea on and off for months.
A history of America's Constitution
The checks-and-balances of our government have been increasingly tested in ways our founding fathers never anticipated, yet the Constitution remains, in the words of one expert, "absolutely eternal and timeless."
Historian Jill Lepore on the metaphor of America as a family
In this web extra, historian Jill Lepore, author of "We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution," talks with Tony Dokoupil about competing histories of America; polarization; and dissent as an act of patriotism.
Reporter's Notebook: Ben Franklin on humility
On Sept. 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution. Just before they did, Benjamin Franklin, 81 and too weak to speak, asked Pennsylvania delegate James Wilson to read his parting remarks, which were a lesson in humility for public debate. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
These United States: A history of the Constitution
Over the past several decades, the checks-and-balances of our government have been increasingly tested in ways our founding fathers never anticipated. Tony Dokoupil talks with Jill Lepore, author of "We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution," and Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, about our nation's bedrock document, which Rosen calls "absolutely eternal and timeless."
New documentary examines Trump and rule of law
The new PBS Frontline documentary, "Trump's Power & the Rule of Law," goes inside the showdown between President Trump, the courts and Congress. Filmmaker Michael Kirk joins "The Takeout" to discuss the project.
Ken Burns on "Face the Nation"
As the U.S. celebrates 249 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson spoke with documentarian Ken Burns about his new film on the American Revolution and the importance of telling the story of American history.
Group meets to handwrite the U.S. Constitution
With Americans almost evenly divided along party lines, Bradley Blackburn has found a nonpartisan group focusing on the fundamentals of what binds us.
Supreme Court, in birthright citizenship case, limits use of universal injunctions
The court ruled that universal injunctions issued by lower courts likely exceed the authority Congress has granted them.
How Trump's messaging on Iran has shifted since saying they "agreed to everything"
Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.
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Trump and Iran trade conflicting messages over prospect of talks
Iran balked at President Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.
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U.S. soldier's wife detained by ICE in Texas after immigration appointment
The wife of a sergeant first class was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaving Trump administration, in latest exit from Cabinet
She is taking a role in the private sector, according to the White House.
8 children killed in shooting in Louisiana as father targets his family
The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3 to 11 years old, police said.
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over story on alleged drinking
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims.
Witnesses in criminal probe of ex-CIA Director Brennan subpoenaed, sources say
The subpoenas went out shortly after the Justice Department appointed conservative Trump ally Joe DiGenova to formally take over the criminal investigation into John Brennan.
D4vd charged with murder in connection with death of 14-year-old girl
D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, is charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under 14, and mutilating a body.
Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
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2 Southwest planes came within 500 feet in close call near Nashville airport
Air traffic control told the pilots of a flight aborting a landing to turn right, which put them on a potential collision course with another 737 that had been cleared for takeoff from a parallel runway.
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus tapped as successor
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Kevin Warsh set to face lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing
Senators are likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.
How Trump's messaging on Iran has shifted since saying they "agreed to everything"
Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.
Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
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Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus tapped as successor
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Kevin Warsh set to face lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing
Senators are likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.
Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
United merger with American Airlines would hurt consumers, senators say
Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaving Trump administration
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is taking a role in the private sector, according to the White House.
Kevin Warsh set to face lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing
Senators are likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.
How Trump's messaging on Iran has shifted since saying they "agreed to everything"
Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.
Sen. Mark Warner's daughter dies at 36 after long diabetes battle
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia announced on Monday that his daughter Madison has died following a lengthy battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues.
Witnesses in criminal probe of ex-CIA Director Brennan subpoenaed, sources say
The subpoenas went out shortly after the Justice Department appointed conservative Trump ally Joe DiGenova to formally take over the criminal investigation into John Brennan.
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
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Canadian tourist killed in shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids
According to Mexico's security officials, a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least four people.
How Trump's messaging on Iran has shifted since saying they "agreed to everything"
Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.
For Jewish Iranians, war with Israel brings a flood of mixed emotions
Jewish Iranians tell CBS News the war with Israel has brought conflicting emotions, and they wish leaders in both countries would "let us live in peace."
Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record in Beijing
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
2 U.S. Embassy officials killed in car crash after Mexico drug lab raid
Authorities initially said the accident happened while the officers were returning from the drug raids, but the Chihuahua state prosecutor later said the Americans weren't involved in those operations.
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D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Details on charges against d4vd in teen's death
Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer d4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
What to know on the "Matlock" season finale
"Matlock" stars Skye P. Marshall and Jason Ritter join CBS News with more clues ahead of the show's season finale.
Indigo Girls' member reveals incurable medical disorder affecting her voice
Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo The Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two incurable movement disorders that will forever change the way that she sings.
D4vd expected to face murder charge
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is expected on Monday to charge singer-songwriter d4vd with murder, seven months after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas' body was found in a car that he owned. The 21-year-old musician was arrested last week. Matt Gutman reports.
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Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO
After 15 years, Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO. Starting in September, Cook will be the executive chairman of Apple's board of directors. New York Times technology correspondent Mike Isaac joins CBS News to discuss.
How internet culture is morphing our identities
A new book called "Screen People" argues that's what society has become: a people defined by screens, what we do with those screens and how we present ourselves on those screens. Author Megan Garber joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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.
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus tapped as successor
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record in Beijing
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
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.
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D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Dad who lost son in Louisiana shooting speaks out
Louisiana police say a gunman was targeting his own family when he opened fire over the weekend, killing eight children. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports.
Canadian tourist killed in shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids
According to Mexico's security officials, a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least four people.
Details on charges against d4vd in teen's death
Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer d4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
At least 2 killed in North Carolina shooting
Police in North Carolina say two teenagers were killed and several others were injured after a shooting on Monday morning near a middle school. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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.
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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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The beauty of Las Vegas' fakeness
Tony Dokoupil shares his thoughts on the charms of Las Vegas hidden in its inauthenticity.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Businesses start requesting tariff refunds
Beginning on Monday, businesses were able to apply for refunds for President Trump's tariffs that were later declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Jo Ling Kent reports on some of the issues they're running into.
Wildfire strands passengers on Amtrak train
A wildfire in Florida has brought train traffic to a standstill, stranding more than 200 people aboard an Amtrak train for nearly 24 hours. Cristian Benavides spoke with some of the passengers.
Southwest planes nearly collide over Nashville
The pilots of two Southwest Airlines jets had to scramble to avoid a mid-air collision over the weekend. Kris Van Cleave reports.