Senate advances war powers resolution to limit further Trump strikes on Venezuela
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
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Congress gears up for busy week
Congress is readying itself for a busy week as the House is set to vote on a GOP-led health care plan and the Senate is set to debate the National Defense Authorization Act. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest from Capitol Hill.
House set to vote on GOP health care bill
The House is set to vote on a GOP-led health care bill this week after two proposals failed in the Senate last week. Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire Dec. 31. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
Extended interview: Sens. Padilla and Sheehy
In this extended interview, Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California and Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana sit down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to discuss their bipartisan effort to improve wildfire disaster aid, how they view the Senate's health care stalemate and more.
Padilla and Sheehy on health care stalemate
As it stands now, Congress will head into the new year without extending Affordable Care Act subsidies. Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana and Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California join "The Takeout" to discuss finding a health care solution, as well as their bipartisan proposal on wildfire recovery.
How end of ACA subsidies will impact premiums
In less than three weeks, millions of Americans who rely on the Affordable Care Act for their health insurance could see their premiums skyrocket. Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent at KFF, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Democrats, GOP still at odds over health care
The Senate on Thursday failed to advance a GOP measure aimed at addressing rising health care costs, along with Democrats' health care bill that would extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Extended interview: Paul Finebaum
College football analyst Paul Finebaum flirted with running for Senate in Alabama earlier in 2025, but ultimately decided to stick with his current gig. In this extended interview, Finebaum speaks with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett about backing off on the Senate bid, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and more.
Senate vote on competing health care measures
The Senate is set to vote on Thursday on competing health care measures from Democrats and Republicans amid a fast-approaching deadline that could increase costs for millions of Americans. Nikole Killion reports.
Paul Finebaum on not running for Senate, more
College football and SEC guru Paul Finebaum briefly considered a career change earlier in 2025 and came close to launching a Republican Senate bid in Alabama. Finebaum joins "The Takeout" to discuss why he decided against running and more.
Roger Marshall unpacks his health care bill
Future health care costs for millions of Americans hang in the balance as the deadline nears to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. The Senate will vote Thursday on two separate health care bills, one backed by Republicans and one backed by Democrats. Republican Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas, who has proposed his own bill, joins to discuss where things stand.
Online "764" network reportedly targeting kids
On Capitol Hill, a Senate Committee heard from experts who warn that predators are targeting and manipulating young people online. A growing number of reports point to a virtual network of abusers known as "764" who coerce young victims into hurting themselves or others. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches Senate bid
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas launched a bid for U.S. Senate on Monday. CBS News reporter Shawna Mizelle has the details.
Colin Allred on why he left Texas Senate race
Former Democratic Rep. Colin Allred of Texas announced Monday he's dropping out of the Lone Star State's Senate race, and is instead running for a newly drawn House seat. Allred joins "The Takeout" to explain his decision.
Sen. Reed reacts to Pentagon Signalgate report
A new Pentagon watchdog report finds Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth jeopardized sensitive military information when he shared details of strikes in Yemen over a Signal group chat, sources say. Democratic Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice agrees to pay nearly $5.2 million in back taxes
U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes.
What are the Epstein files that could be released by DOJ?
President Trump's signature on a bill passed by the House and Senate requires DOJ to release documents tied to investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. Here's what could be published.
Epstein files bill heads to Trump's desk
The bill that would force the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is heading to President Trump's desk after formally clearing the Senate on Wednesday. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Senate formally approves Epstein files bill
The Senate on Wednesday formally approved the bill to force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, sending it to President Trump's desk for signature. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are spending some of the day at the Kennedy Center for the US-Saudi Investment Forum. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
Senate agrees to pass Epstein files bill
The House on Tuesday voted almost unanimously to pass a bill that would compel the Justice Department to release any documents related to the Epstein investigation. Meanwhile, Senators, through the process of unanimous consent, agreed to send the bill to President Trump's desk for his signature without any amendments once it's received from the House. CBS News' Erica Brown has more.
Senate agrees to pass Epstein files bill
The Senate has agreed to pass the Epstein files bill as soon as it arrives in the chamber. It comes after no one objected to Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's unanimous consent request to pass the House legislation. Political strategists Terry Sullivan and Kendra Barkoff Lamy join with analysis.
Rep. Crockett on House passing Epstein bill
The House on Tuesday passed a bill that would force the Justice Department to release all files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
Shutdown ends without health care subsidies
For the first time in six weeks, the U.S. government is open. President Trump signed a bill last night to fund the government through the end of January. CBS News' Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.
Fetterman on mental health, his voting record
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his political journey to the Senate, mental health struggles and President Trump.
Congress one step closer to ending shutdown
Congressional lawmakers are moving forward on a deal to end the government shutdown, now in its 42nd day. CBS News' Taurean Small, Kati Weis and Weijia Jiang have all the latest.
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Trump hosting China's Xi at White House with AI and tariffs on the agenda
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
Judge blocks White House ban on news outlets, but reporters still denied access
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, but access has not yet been restored.
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Oil prices back up as U.S. and Iran trade threats to expand 7-month war
As Iran responds to Trump's threat of annihilation with its own warning of a possible "new front" in the war, global oil prices are rising again.
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Navy reports 8 suicide attempts on carrier group that faced monthslong deployment
There have been eight suicide attempts across the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group since the beginning of its grueling monthslong deployment last year, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said.
Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate
With just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.
Hawaii under another hurricane watch as new storm closes in
Nolo is expected to become a hurricane sometime Thursday night and could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island.
Hurricane Polo is a powerful Category 5 storm off Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo intensified back into a Category 5 storm — the strongest on the hurricane scale — off Mexico's southwestern coast. Here's the latest on its path.
Australia says rogue OpenAI model hacked into its healthcare system
OpenAI hacked into Australia's healthcare system in June, but only informed the country's government in September.
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Hiker falls over 800 feet to his death after another found dead on same mountain
A hiker fell between 800 and 1,000 feet to his death over the weekend, after going over the side of a switchback trail on Washington state's Sauk Mountain.
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Election year "poop water" claims lead wealthy suburb to drop recycling plan
A Phoenix suburb ditched a plan to send recycled water from toilets and other sources directly to residents' taps after political candidates made unproven claims that the water is contaminated "poop water."
Florida gov. candidate Byron Donalds responds after Trump mentions removed from site
Some prominent references to President Trump were scrubbed from Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds' campaign website in recent weeks, but the Republican said he isn't backing away from the president's agenda.
Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate
With just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.
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Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu. See the breakdown.
The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.
Social Security tax hike "financially impossible" for many, expert says
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
Mortgage rates top 7% for the first time since May 2024
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
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Election year "poop water" claims lead wealthy suburb to drop recycling plan
A Phoenix suburb ditched a plan to send recycled water from toilets and other sources directly to residents' taps after political candidates made unproven claims that the water is contaminated "poop water."
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Trump hosting China's Xi at White House with AI and tariffs on the agenda
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
Judge blocks White House ban on news outlets, but reporters still denied access
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, but access has not yet been restored.
Florida gov. candidate Byron Donalds responds after Trump mentions removed from site
Some prominent references to President Trump were scrubbed from Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds' campaign website in recent weeks, but the Republican said he isn't backing away from the president's agenda.
Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate
With just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.
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Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
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Chinese analysts say Trump should "understand pressure doesn't work" on Xi
Trump must accept that pressure alone "doesn't work on Xi. It doesn't work on China, and it doesn't work on the Chinese people," experts tell CBS News.
Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
Australia says rogue OpenAI model hacked into its healthcare system
OpenAI hacked into Australia's healthcare system in June, but only informed the country's government in September.
Ambassador says son is fighting for his life after attack in West Bank
Neria Leiter, the son of Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, was seriously injured in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank.
6 people killed in bear attacks in Siberia: "Under siege"
Prosecutors said they opened a probe into criminal negligence, accusing local officials of failing to control bear numbers.
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First look at Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero"
"CBS Mornings" shares an exclusive first look at the video for Taylor Swift's new single, "Patient Zero."
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Taylor Swift releasing new music before VMAs
Taylor Swift announced a new single, "Patient Zero," and a deluxe version of her record-breaking album, "The Life of a Showgirl," this week as the VMAs and Grammy voting season approach. Bryan West, who covers Taylor Swift for USA Today, joins "The Daily Report."
Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Ugly legal fight for Dolly Parton's estate
Members of Dolly Parton's family and team appear to be feuding over her estate. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains.
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Will Trump and Xi take on AI during visit?
More details on alarming cases involving rogue AI models are emerging as President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, calls for regulation are growing louder. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
OpenAI model hacked Australia healthcare site
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is fuming after an OpenAI model hacked a government website in June. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio breaks down the details on the historic attack.
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.
Police accused of misusing Flock cameras
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.
OpenAI agent hacked Australian website
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese slammed OpenAI after revealing the technology company's AI agent hacked into an Australian government website. Jo Ling Kent has more.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Police accused of misusing Flock cameras
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.
Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
Rollercoaster linked to brain injuries
Over 100 Six Flags visitors are accusing the X2 rollercoaster in Southern California of leaving them with traumatic brain injuries. Carter Evans has more.
Dolly Parton's nephew facing court order
Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, who had announced her death in a video last month, was ordered by a court to stay out of most of her estate's affairs after threat accusations. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
American Idol contestant on trial for murder
Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, is on trial in Ohio for the murder of his wife. Ian Lee has the story.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Will Trump and Xi take on AI during visit?
More details on alarming cases involving rogue AI models are emerging as President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, calls for regulation are growing louder. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
OpenAI model hacked Australia healthcare site
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is fuming after an OpenAI model hacked a government website in June. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio breaks down the details on the historic attack.
Six Flags coaster allegedly injured over 100
A wave of lawsuits alleges the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California left riders with severe brain injuries. Six Flags says it does not comment on pending litigation.
Police accused of misusing Flock cameras
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.