Coping with "Parkinson's on steroids," Rep. Wexton navigates gridlocked Congress
Rep. Jennifer Wexton was diagnosed with a severe variant of Parkinson's Disease earlier this year, forcing her to retire at the end of her term.
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Santos faces expulsion push by his own party
The Republican chairman of the House Ethics Committee filed a motion Friday to expel New York Rep. George Santos following the committee's damning report. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Why is House GOP struggling to get work done?
The House of Representatives went home early for Thanksgiving because the chamber couldn't get its work done. Congressional scholar Philip Wallach joins CBS News to examine the reasons behind the chaos -- and to provide potential solutions.
Congress reacts to Santos ethics report
New York Rep. George Santos announced Thursday he won't seek reelection in 2024 following a damning House Ethics Committee report that says there's evidence the Republican broke the law. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane shares how lawmakers are responding.
Mike Lawler calls on George Santos to resign
The House Ethics Committee released a report Thursday that found evidence Rep. George Santos broke the law. New York Republican Congressman Mike Lawler joins "America Decides" to discuss Santos' future in the House.
Breaking down the George Santos ethics report
New York Republican Rep. George Santos said Thursday he won't run for reelection in 2024. His announcement came after the House Ethics Committee released a report that found evidence he broke the law. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
George Santos will not seek reelection
Rep. George Santos will not seek reelection after the House Ethics Committee released its report finding "substantial evidence" of wrongdoing by the Republican congressman from New York. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Defendant in attack on Rep. Angie Craig sentenced to 27 months in prison
Kendrid Hamlin pleaded guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her apartment building in February.
Can Mike Johnson avoid Kevin McCarthy's fate?
More than 90 House Republicans voted against Speaker Mike Johnson's bill to keep the government funded. Washington Post national politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez and Semafor political reporter Kadia Goba join "America Decides" to analyze the potential political ramifications for Johnson.
Schumer pushes Senate to pass funding bill
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing the Senate to pass House Speaker Mike Johnson's two-step spending plan to avert a government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
House Republicans request interview with Hunter Biden ally Kevin Morris
Entertainment lawyer Kevin Morris helped pay Hunter Biden's unpaid taxes and penalties.
How the House government funding bill passed
The House on Tuesday passed a two-step plan from Speaker Mike Johnson to fund federal agencies into the new year, sending the legislation to the Senate days before the approaching deadline to avert a government shutdown. The short-term measure cleared the House in a 336 to 95 vote. Known as a continuing resolution, it received substantial support from House Democrats, who helped ensure its passage over the objections of dozens of Republicans. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
House passes stopgap bill to avoid shutdown
Tempers flared across the Capitol on Tuesday, with accusations of a physical attack by one House member and a senator challenging a union president to a fight. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
House passes short-term government funding bill
The House passed a short-term government spending bill, a key step in temporarily avoiding a government shutdown. The vote came after Rep. Tim Burchett accused former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of elbowing him in the back. Scott MacFarlane has all the latest from Capitol Hill.
House passes short-term funding plan to avert government shutdown
The House voted to keep government agencies funded until at least Jan. 19 in a bipartisan vote.
Spending bill will likely need Democrat votes
House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to prevent a government shutdown will be considered by the House on Tuesday, according to a notice sent to lawmakers late Monday night. Johnson will likely have to rely on Democrats to pass the stopgap measure. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Andy Kim on Sen. Menendez and 2024 campaign
Rep. Andy Kim is running to unseat his fellow Democrat and New Jerseyan, the indicted Sen. Bob Menendez. Kim sat down with CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion to discuss his campaign.
McCarthy denies elbowing GOP congressman
Tennessee Republican Rep. Tim Burchett accused former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of elbowing him from behind during an interview with a radio reporter Tuesday. McCarthy denied the claims. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Will Biden sign GOP's funding bill if it passes?
The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on Speaker Mike Johnson's proposed two-step plan to prevent a government shutdown. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe asked the president if he would sign that stopgap bill.
Democrats may support GOP stopgap bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he expects there will be enough bipartisan support for his proposed two-step plan to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down how many votes Johnson will need to get his plan through the House.
House to consider stopgap funding measure today to avert government shutdown
Congress faces a Friday deadline to fund the government and avert a shutdown.
Johnson may need Democrats to avoid shutdown
What does it take to avoid a government shutdown? For Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, it probably means working with Democrats. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains.
Rhode Island Rep.-elect Gabe Amo's priorities
The House Democratic Caucus is gaining a new member after the 2023 special election in Rhode Island. Rep.-elect Gabe Amo joins "America Decides" to discuss his top priorities as Congress has just days to avert a government shutdown.
Johnson's funding plan faces GOP opposition
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are once again facing a deadline to avert a government shutdown on Friday. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
Johnson's strategy to avoid shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a two-step plan to avoid a government shutdown that is now just four days away. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion looks at the proposal from Capitol Hill.
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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins
The leaders of Lebanon and Israel agreed to start a 10-day truce at 5 p.m. Eastern Time Thursday.
U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct, which he denies
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
Controversial surveillance program extended by House but only until April 30
The House OK'd a short-term renewal until April 30 of FISA, the controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted, refusing President Trump's push for a longer extension.
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ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Democrat Analilia Mejia projected to win N.J. House District 11 seat
CBS News projects that Democrat Analilia Mejia will win the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
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.
Musician d4vd arrested on suspicion of murder in teen's death, LAPD says
Singer and songwriter d4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murder for the death of a 14-year-old whose dismembered body was found last year in a Tesla belonging to the singer.
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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.
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ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Dozens of safety violations found at Tenn. munitions factory after deadly blast
A munitions company that handles explosives for the U.S. military is facing a fine of over $3 million after an explosion killed 16 people last year.
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This is the fastest-growing job for young workers, LinkedIn says
Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.
NPR gets $113 million in gifts, including $80 million from Connie Ballmer
NPR said the donation from Ballmer, the largest to the public radio network by a living donor, will help offset the loss of federal funding in 2025.
Trump admin set to launch tariff refund portal. Here's what to know.
A federal agency will open a portal on April 20 that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs as investors shrug off Iran war fears
With another round of U.S.-Iran peace talks on the horizon, investors are optimistic that the war will wind down.
Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
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Controversial surveillance program extended by House but only until April 30
The House OK'd a short-term renewal until April 30 of FISA, the controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted, refusing President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct, which he denies
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
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ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
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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.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
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U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Cuban leader says country will "be ready" for possible U.S. attack
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.
Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote
Few Republicans have been willing to distance themselves from the president as the war's end remains uncertain.
Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday thatthe U.S. military can "make the transition" from the blockade to "major combat operations."
Setback for ex-U.S. Marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese aviators
An Australian judge turned away an appeal by former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan to avoid extradition to the U.S. over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago.
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Surprise twist in "Survivor 50" elimination
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
More on Live Nation, Ticketmaster ruling
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg on "The Audacity"
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
What happened to influencer Clavicular?
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
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.
How hackers are using AI to breach networks
U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself.
New report on utility companies and AI
U.S. utility companies are planning to invest $1.4 trillion over the next five years to help strengthen the nation's power grid, according to a new report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan nonprofit consumer education organization PowerLines. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more details.
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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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Police: Politician killed wife, himself
Police in Virginia say the former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax died after he shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself. Nicole Sganga reports.
Divorce battle preceded Fairfax murder-suicide
Just after midnight on Thursday, police say former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife and then himself in their home. Both of their teenage children were home at the time of the incident. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Sharp increase in ICE detention deaths
New JAMA network research data shows a sharp increase in the number of people who died while in ICE detention last year. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
ICE agent accused of assault for pulling gun on 2 people on highway, charges say
Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault in the Feb. 5 incident.
Damon Jones expected to plead guilty in pair of alleged gambling cases
Damon Jones was among dozens of people, including alleged mafia figures and athletes, charged last year in connection with a pair of gambling schemes.
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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.
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.
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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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What to know about Strait of Hormuz, Iran war
Lindsey Reiser anchors a special CBS News 24/7 report on the blockade against Iranian ports, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the current state of the war with Iran.
What Americans think about Iran, economy
CBS News' Lana Zak spoke with some Americans about their thoughts on the conflict with Iran and its impact on the economy.
Where Trump's goals in Iran stand now
President Trump has repeatedly claimed that the war with Iran is "almost over." He has also stated multiple times that the U.S. is close to accomplishing "all of its goals" in Iran. CBS News' Robert Costa reports and Michael Doran, director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at the Hudson Institute, have more.
Trump continues feud with Pope Leo
Earlier this week, President Trump turned his criticism toward an unlikely subject- Pope Leo. Michael O'Loughlin, the executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter, joins "The Daily Report."
4/16: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Ceasefire begins between Israel and Lebanon; U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues for a fourth day.