Government shutdown end in sight
The Senate passed a funding bill Monday night to reopen the government after several key Democrats broke ranks. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Nancy Cordes have more details.
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Fetterman addresses health care and shutdown
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman is among the Democrats who voted with Republicans on a bill that could end the government shutdown. Affordable Care Act subsidies have been at the center of the shutdown fight. Fetterman told "CBS Mornings" he wants to make health care more affordable, but slammed the shutdown, saying "our government should never be held as a hostage."
Shutdown deal leaves many Dems furious, with little to show on health care
The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party.
Where the government shutdown stands
The Senate advanced a House-passed funding measure late Sunday night to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. CBS News' Hunter Woodall and Nancy Cordes have the latest.
Details on Senate shutdown funding measure
Seven Democrats and one Independent joined Republican senators on Sunday night in voting to move ahead with a government funding bill. The deal would fund the government through Jan. 30, reverse the layoffs of federal workers during the shutdown and guarantees backpay. It does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies.
John Thune speaks on Day 39 of shutdown
Senators convened for a Saturday session on the 39th day of the record-breaking government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke as both sides still appeared far apart.
Airlines still ramping up cancellations
Flight reductions are affecting some of the busiest airports in the U.S., only a few weeks before the holiday travel season kicks into high gear. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more from Houston, and Caitlin Huey-Burns reports on the shutdown.
Flight cancellations ramp up at major airports
Airlines have canceled 1,400 commercial flights on Friday so far as part of FAA-mandated cuts due to the government shutdown-fueled air traffic controller shortage. CBS News' Karen Hua and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Sen. Bernie Sanders sounds off on health care
Senate Democrats proposed ending the government shutdown on Friday in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits. In a speech on the Senate floor, Sen. Bernie Sanders accused President Trump and Republicans of taking the U.S. health care system "to the verge of collapse."
Senate Democrats make offer to end shutdown
Sen. Chuck Schumer announced on the Senate floor Friday that Democrats are willing to end the government shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits.
Klobuchar on stakes of Trump tariffs case
The Supreme Court sounded skeptical on Wednesday about President Trump's sweeping tariff agenda. Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota attended the hearing and joins "The Takeout" with her takeaways.
Shutdown set to be longest in history
After another failed vote in the Senate, the U.S. is on the verge of breaking the record for the longest government shutdown in history. At 35 days, Tuesday ties the record for the longest stalemate, which was set during President Trump's first term in the White House. Although a deal has not been reached yet, there is some discussion about a path forward that could end the shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Senate vote fails to reopen government
The Senate's 14th vote on a House-passed continuing resolution to fund the government has failed, setting up the shutdown to become the longest ever in American history. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
How the Senate filibuster works
Congressional Republicans are pushing back on calls from the White House to end the filibuster so that Republicans don't need the help of Democrats to pass a bill to reopen the government. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains what the filibuster is, and why the Senate has held on to the rule for decades.
Trump calls on Senate Republicans to "get rid of the filibuster"
President Trump's call to terminate the filibuster could alter the ways the Senate and congressional dealmaking operate.
Comey asks court to toss indictment, arguing senator's questions were "confusing"
Former FBI Director James Comey is arguing his testimony in response to Sen. Ted Cruz's questions was "literally true" and cannot support a conviction.
Government shutdown becomes 2nd longest
Wednesday marked Day 22 of the government shutdown, the 22nd day of uncertainty for federal workers who don't know when they'll get their next paycheck. The path to reopening the government remains unclear. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Furloughed federal workers turn to food bank
The ongoing government shutdown is now the second-longest in U.S. history, and furloughed federal workers are feeling the real-world impacts. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Sen. Jeff Merkley delivers marathon 22-hour speech to protest Trump
Sen. Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat, delivered a marathon speech protesting President Trump's policies that stretched 22 hours and 37 minutes.
Sen. Merkley begins Senate marathon speech
Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon, began his marathon speech on the Senate floor Tuesday evening to protest President Trump's policies. Merkley accused Mr. Trump of "shredding our Constitution."
Katie Porter addresses tense viral videos
California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter responded to a question on Tuesday about her behavior in recent viral videos. Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter for The Washington Post, and Eleanor Mueller, Congress reporter for Semafor, join with analysis.
Rep. Hunt looks to unseat Sen. Cornyn
Sen. John Cornyn is in a tight race with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the state's Republican Senate primary, but they've got a new competitor after Rep. Wesley Hunt announced last week he's putting his name on the ballot. Hunt joins "The Takeout" to discuss his bid.
Family members of D.C. plane crash victims push for aviation safety reform
Family members of victims in January's plane crash near Washington, D.C., have been advocating for reforms in the wake of the tragedy.
Senators press contractors on errors in Medicaid eligibility systems
As contractors position themselves to cash in on a gush of new business managing Medicaid work requirements, a cadre of senators have launched an inquiry into the companies paid billions to build eligibility systems.
What stands out from Bondi's Senate testimony?
Senators on the Judiciary Committee grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi on Capitol Hill for the first time since her confirmation Tuesday. She pushed back against questions from Democrats on several issues, including investigations into President Trump's adversaries, National Guard deployments and the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Court order suggests officials pushed to prosecute Abrego Garcia after deportation
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Alleged D.C. pipe bomber appears in court to contest continued detention
Brian Cole was arrested and charged earlier this month for allegedly planting two pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic Party headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
ICE can access some Medicaid information for deportation efforts, judge says
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in an order Monday the Department of Homeland Security can receive biographical, contact and location information from the Medicaid program.
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs charged with strangulation, assault and battery
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
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Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Silver is rebounding after its worst trading day in four years
Silver prices have more than doubled in 2025, outpacing this year's surge in gold prices, as investors seek safe haven investments.
More artists cancel Kennedy Center performances after board vote on name change
The Kennedy Center board, whose members were appointed by President Trump, voted earlier this month to add his name to the building.
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Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
Silver is rebounding after its worst trading day in four years
Silver prices have more than doubled in 2025, outpacing this year's surge in gold prices, as investors seek safe haven investments.
Judge blocks White House from defunding CFPB as its funds were about to run out
A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Ground beef recalled in 6 states over possible E. coli contamination
The recalled ground beef was sold to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington.
Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
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HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
Court order suggests officials pushed to prosecute Abrego Garcia after deportation
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
ICE can access some Medicaid information for deportation efforts, judge says
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in an order Monday the Department of Homeland Security can receive biographical, contact and location information from the Medicaid program.
More artists cancel Kennedy Center performances after board vote on name change
The Kennedy Center board, whose members were appointed by President Trump, voted earlier this month to add his name to the building.
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Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
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Spanish woman known for botched fresco restoration dies at 94
Cecilia Giménez's botched restoration of a century-old painting of Jesus Christ captured global headlines more than a decade ago.
Cable car accident leaves 4 hurt, 100 stranded on mountain for hours
Four people were injured and around 100 stranded visitors had to be rescued by helicopter after a cable car accident in northern Italy, officials said.
No sign of "broader terrorist cell" behind Bondi Beach attack, police say
Australian police say there's no evidence the Sydney father and son suspects in the attack on a Jewish holiday event got training or instruction in the Philippines.
Police compare Germany bank vault robbery to an "Ocean's Eleven" heist
Thieves apparently spent much of the weekend plundering deposit boxes inside a German bank vault after tunneling through from a parking garage.
U.S. and Iran trade threats as tension soars 7 months after U.S. strikes
After meeting with Israel's Netanyahu, Trump said he'd heard Iran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program, "and if they are, we're going to have to knock them down."
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George Clooney, his wife and their twins granted French citizenship
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
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OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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D.C. bomb suspect to stay detained for now
The man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., the night before Jan. 6, 2021, will remain in custody for now. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
DHS probes fraud at MN day care centers
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating after conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley posted a video that has gone viral, alleging potential fraud at a dozen day care centers in Minnesota. Jonah Kaplan reports.
Latest on proceedings against Tyler Robinson
A Utah judge ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in the case against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of murdering Republican political influencer Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs charged with strangulation, assault and battery
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Police compare Germany bank vault robbery to an "Ocean's Eleven" heist
Thieves apparently spent much of the weekend plundering deposit boxes inside a German bank vault after tunneling through from a parking garage.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Search for Malaysia Airlines flight resumes
It has been about 12 years since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared over the Indian Ocean with 239 people on board. As of Tuesday, the search for the plane is back on. Aviation journalist and host of the "Finding MH370" podcast, Jeff Wise, joins to discuss how crews are approaching the operation this time around.
Protests erupt across Iran amid economic woes
Protesters have taken to the streets of Iran's capital city as the country faces some of its worst economic pressures in years. Iranian journalist and women's rights activist Masih Alinejad joins to discuss.
National Guard troops arrive in New Orleans
Members of the Louisiana National Guard were deployed to New Orleans on Tuesday ahead of the city's New Year's celebrations. Thursday marks one year since 14 people died in a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street just hours after the city rang in 2025. CBS News reporter Kati Weis is there with more.
Israel to bar 37 humanitarian groups from Gaza
Israel says it will bar dozens of humanitarian groups from working inside the Gaza Strip starting this Thursday for failing to comply with its new vetting procedures. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has the details.
Trump says U.S. struck facility: What we know
President Trump says a recent U.S. strike took out a "big facility" linked to alleged drug boat operations in the Caribbean. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.