Rep. Sarah McBride on Iran briefing
House members received a classified briefing on Iran on Friday. Republicans and Democrats had very different interpretations. Delaware Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Lawmakers concerned about Trump's war powers
U.S. involvement in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict has raised concerns among members of Congress. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) introduced a resolution on Tuesday to prohibit U.S. involvement. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Why Blue state governors are at House hearing
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on their states' immigration policies. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
House set to vote on rescissions package
House lawmakers are set to vote on the $9.4 billion rescissions package to implement some of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts that take aim at foreign aid and public broadcasting. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
Republicans race to meet budget bill deadline
Senate Republicans are still debating the GOP budget bill, trying to meet President Trump's July 4 deadline. Also, the House Budget Committee is set to consider a rescissions package. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
House expected to vote on cuts package
The House is expected to vote on the rescission package to claw back more than $9 billion in appropriated government funds. Siobhan Hughes, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Jeffries calls on GOP to oppose Trump bill
The tax and spending bill that started the breakup between President Trump and Elon Musk can pass Congress with simple majorities in the Republican-controlled House and Senate. So how do Democrats get their voice back? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois asked House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer on budget bill
Several key Republican senators share Elon Musk's concerns that the budget bill will drive up the deficit and are pushing for significant changes to the package. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Trump's sales pitch for the "big, beautiful" budget bill doesn't match the facts
The White House and GOP leaders say President Trump's budget bill cuts the deficit and spares Medicaid. Analysts say it does neither.
Lawmakers continue forward with budget bill
A new estimate from the Congressional Budget Offices found the massive Trump budget bill could raise the federal deficit by more than $2 trillion over the next decade. Along with that, Elon Musk is calling on senators to kill the legislation. A group of senators met with President Trump at the White House on Wednesday to discuss the path forward. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports and Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
House Budget chair on Musk's bill criticism
House Republicans keep warning their Senate GOP counterparts: Don't tinker with the economic bill they passed with one vote to spare. The Senate, however, is doing just that. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington of Texas joins "The Takeout" to discuss where that could leave the Trump economic agenda.
McCarthy: Johnson "fantastic" as speaker
House Speaker Mike Johnson scored a victory earlier in May when he wrangled enough votes to pass President Trump's budget bill. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins "The Takeout" to assess his successor's performance in the role.
RNC chair on political landscape under Trump
Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley joins "The Takeout" to discuss the first four months of President Trump's second term, the GOP budget bill and more.
Charlie Rangel, longtime Congressman from Harlem, dies at 94
Charles Rangel, the longtime U.S. congressman from New York City and the last surviving member of the "Gang of Four," has died. He was 94.
Budget bill slammed as "fiscal failure"
The Trump administration is touting the spending cuts in the House-approved budget bill, but a nonpartisan analysis calls the legislation a "fiscal failure." Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
What's in Trump's House-passed "one big, beautiful bill"
Republicans made a number of last-minute changes to the legislation that passed in the lower chamber early Thursday.
Republicans aim to punish states that insure unauthorized immigrants
A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
Key features of House GOP budget bill
The House delivered President Trump a narrow win on his budget bill Thursday. Lawmakers approved the legislation by a 215-214 vote after a marathon overnight session. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
How House GOP passed Trump's budget bill
House Republicans passed President Trump's budget bill by a single vote early Thursday morning. Leigh Ann Caldwell, chief Washington correspondent for Puck News, and Juliegrace Brufke, Capitol Hill reporter for 24sight News, join "America Decides" to discuss how the legislation came together after last-minute changes and its chances in the Senate.
House passes Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in razor-thin vote
The budget package addresses President Trump's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
Why GOP hardliners aren't backing Trump budget
The House Rules Committee is holding a marathon hearing to try and pass President Trump's massive budget plan to the floor for a vote. A small but influential group of hardline Republicans are refusing to fully back the bill.
Timing of House vote on Trump budget bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Freedom Caucus met with President Trump on Wednesday amid a budget bill impasse. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Rep. Keating pushes Rubio on Putin
Democratic Rep. Bill Keating asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio if Russian President Vladimir Putin is "a war criminal" while he questioned him at a House hearing on Wednesday. "Crimes have been committed in the war on Ukraine and there will be accountability for that," Rubio responded.
Rubio and Rep. Sherman exchange at House hearing
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman got into some fiery exchanges during Wednesday's House Committee On Foreign Affairs hearing.
House committee meets overnight on GOP budget
The House Rules Committee convened in the middle of the night to debate holdouts on the Republican reconciliation bill. Speaker Mike Johnson wants the bill to pass in the lower chamber by Memorial Day. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
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Israel strikes Lebanon as Iran says it "cannot trust the Americans"
Two days of talks in Washington between Lebanon and Israel produced an extension of the current ceasefire by 45 days.
GOP Sen. Cassidy fights to hold onto seat in Louisiana primary
Louisianans are voting Saturday in the state's Senate primaries as Sen. Bill Cassidy fights to hold onto his seat, facing a Trump-backed primary challenger.
Thousands march in "Unite the Kingdom," far-right rally in central London
Police estimated that around 60,000 people attended the "Unite the Kingdom" march, making it one of the largest right-wing mobilizations seen in Britain in recent years.
Days after Trump's summit in Beijing, Putin will meet with China's Xi
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
Frequent burials, at least 80 dead as Congo grapples with Ebola outbreak
Officials first announced the outbreak on Friday, with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases.
Hamas leader who helped plan Oct. 7 attacks has been killed, Israel says
Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in a "precise strike in the area on the City of Gaza," the Israel Defense Forces said Saturday.
Iran men's soccer team heading to Turkey for World Cup preparations
Iran and the U.S. cut diplomatic ties in 1980, and the players are expected to use their time in Turkey to complete the necessary procedures for obtaining visas.
Maldives suspends search for remains of 4 Italians after military diver dies
The remains of the 4 Italians are believed to be deep inside an underwater cave.
Version of hantavirus behind deadly outbreak matches known strain, France says
Genomic analysis showed the virus found aboard the MV Hondius shows no evidence of new characteristics so far.
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Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A longtime Atlanta principal retired, then returned to his school as a handyman
David White retired as the longtime principal at the Burgess-Peterson Academy in Atlanta, and then returned to the school as its handyman.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
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Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment?
College grads outearn people without a degree within 15 years, even after paying for tuition, study finds.
How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair?
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
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Thousands march in "Unite the Kingdom," far-right rally in central London
Police estimated that around 60,000 people attended the "Unite the Kingdom" march, making it one of the largest right-wing mobilizations seen in Britain in recent years.
Days after Trump's summit in Beijing, Putin will meet with China's Xi
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
GOP Sen. Cassidy fights to hold onto seat in Louisiana primary
Louisianans are voting Saturday in the state's Senate primaries as Sen. Bill Cassidy fights to hold onto his seat, facing a Trump-backed primary challenger.
Trump says U.S. has killed Islamic State leader in Nigeria
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
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Version of hantavirus behind deadly outbreak matches known strain, France says
Genomic analysis showed the virus found aboard the MV Hondius shows no evidence of new characteristics so far.
Frequent burials, at least 80 dead as Congo grapples with Ebola outbreak
Officials first announced the outbreak on Friday, with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases.
A hospital worker felt healthy. Then he had 3 heart attacks in 4 days.
Tommy Bell thought he was in good shape. But a series of heart attacks painted a more complicated picture.
New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
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Iran men's soccer team heading to Turkey for World Cup preparations
Iran and the U.S. cut diplomatic ties in 1980, and the players are expected to use their time in Turkey to complete the necessary procedures for obtaining visas.
Eurovision reaches its grand final in Austria clouded by politics and protests
This year's field of 35 contestants is the smallest since 2003.
Thousands march in "Unite the Kingdom," far-right rally in central London
Police estimated that around 60,000 people attended the "Unite the Kingdom" march, making it one of the largest right-wing mobilizations seen in Britain in recent years.
Former mayor and aide killed in shooting in Colombia weeks before election
Colombia's presidential elections are scheduled for May 31, marking the end of the term for Gustavo Petro, the country's first leftist president.
Frequent burials, at least 80 dead as Congo grapples with Ebola outbreak
Officials first announced the outbreak on Friday, with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases.
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Eurovision reaches its grand final in Austria clouded by politics and protests
This year's field of 35 contestants is the smallest since 2003.
"Survivor" superfan builds her own tribe
The "Survivor" season 50 finale premieres on Wednesday, and "CBS Saturday Morning" meets Sarah Polakiewicz, a "Survivor" superfan in Atlanta who built her own community around the show.
"Dutton Ranch" stars on Texas transition
Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, and Finn Little of "Dutton Ranch" sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss their characters' transitions from Montana to Texas, and more on the new "Yellowstone" spinoff.
Taj Mahal performs "Time"
Five-time Grammy winner and blues legend Taj Mahal is best known for hits like "Corinna" and "Statesboro Blues," and has collaborated with The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton during his career that spans six decades. His latest album, "Time," was recorded with his long-time bandmates "The Phantom Blues Band." Here's Taj Mahal performing "Time."
Taj Mahal performs "Queen Bee"
Five-time Grammy winner and blues legend Taj Mahal is best known for hits like "Corinna" and "Statesboro Blues," and has collaborated with The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton during his career that spans six decades. His latest album, "Time," was recorded with his long-time bandmates "The Phantom Blues Band." Here's Taj Mahal performing "Queen Bee."
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Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
Waymos get in Atlanta traffic jam
Atlanta residents woke up to Waymo traffic jams on Friday. The driverless cars took over a quiet cul-de-sac. Skyler Henry has 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.
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
How the Trump-Xi summit could impact AI race
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
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Details on charges against Mohammad Al-Saadi
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national, is facing federal charges for his alleged terror plots targeting Jewish institutions around the U.S.
Terror plot foiled, suspect under arrest
A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.
Iraqi man charged with terror plot: officials
An Iraqi national was arrested and charged with planning to carry out several terror attacks in the U.S., including at a New York City synagogue and other prominent Jewish centers in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Arizona. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Sources: Iraqi national planned synagogue attacks
Federal prosecutors charged an Iraqi national on Friday with planning several terrorist attacks in the U.S. as retribution for the Iran war. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Iraqi national accused of plotting attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is facing federal charges for allegedly plotting several terror attacks in the U.S., including targeting a Jewish institution in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Jake Rosen report.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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The Dish: Scott Conant
Chef and restaurateur Scott Conant goes back to his culinary roots with home-cooked Italian food in his family home.
"Survivor" superfan builds her own tribe
The "Survivor" season 50 finale premieres on Wednesday, and "CBS Saturday Morning" meets Sarah Polakiewicz, a "Survivor" superfan in Atlanta who built her own community around the show.
"Dutton Ranch" stars on Texas transition
Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, and Finn Little of "Dutton Ranch" sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss their characters' transitions from Montana to Texas, and more on the new "Yellowstone" spinoff.
Breaking down Trump's China trip
Patrick McGee, who wrote "Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company," joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to break down President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping.
Inside China's "dark factories"
Fully automated manufacturing plants in China, or "dark factories," could overhaul modern manufacturing and eliminate the need for human workers.