Senate ends Mayorkas impeachment trial
The Senate has rejected both articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
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How Mayorkas impeachment trial could play out
Senators will be sworn in as jurors Wednesday in the historic impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details on how the trial against the Homeland Security secretary is expected to play out.
Mayorkas articles of impeachment
House Republicans are presenting articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday. The upper chamber is compelled by Senate rules to convene as a court of impeachment after the articles have been transmitted. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Scott MacFarlane, and Camilo Montoya-Galvez explain what to expect.
Mayorkas impeachment articles delivered
House Republicans delivered articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday. Many Republicans in Congress want to punish Mayorkas for the Biden administration's handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, claiming that the secretary failed to enforce the nation's laws. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Nikole Killion report.
Baltimore bridge collapse relief bill released
Lawmakers presented a bill Thursday that would provide federal funds for recovery and reconstruction efforts in Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the bill's objectives.
Taylor Greene threatens to oust Johnson
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, took to social media Wednesday with another threat to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. Meanwhile, the House has delayed efforts to deliver two impeachment articles to the Senate against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Mayorkas impeachment article delivery delayed
House Republicans have postponed until next week sending articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Mayorkas articles of impeachment coming
The House of Representatives is expected to deliver two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following the latest efforts to punish Mayorkas for the Biden administration's handling of the U.S. immigration crisis.
History of cabinet impeachment trials
The House of Representatives is preparing to deliver two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down the history of impeachment efforts against presidential cabinet members.
Unpacking Arizona abortion ban ruling fallout
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled an abortion ban from 1864 can be enforced. Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, and Daniella Diaz, Politico congressional correspondent, join "America Decides" to examine how the decision could impact the 2024 U.S. elections.
Congress returns from 2-week break
Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill on Monday after a two-week-long break with several priorities left to address, including aid to Ukraine. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion unpacks the number of issues Congress hopes to tackle.
Mitch McConnell backs House TikTok bill that could lead to ban
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Congress returns to packed agenda
Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill after a two-week recess. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on if Congress will move forward with aid for Ukraine and funding for Baltimore following the deadly bridge collapse.
Mayorkas impeachment articles delivery
House Republicans will deliver two articles of impeachment to the Senate Wednesday against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane is following the latest from Capitol Hill.
Poll: Trump holds lead in 6 of 7 swing states
A new Wall Street Journal poll shows former President Donald Trump leading President Biden in several key battleground states. Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, and Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for Cook Political Report, join "America Decides" to break down the numbers.
West Virginia teen authors Senate resolution
West Virginia 18-year-old Rania Zuri is using her gap year before college to create a nonprofit that collects and donates books to low-income communities. She also managed to author a resolution that was passed by the U.S. Senate to designate National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Mayorkas impeachment articles headed to Senate
Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will send the Senate two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman dies at 82
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Remembering Joe Lieberman's legacy
Former Connecticut senator and vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman has died at the age of 82. His family says he died from complications after suffering a fall. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to discuss Lieberman's legacy.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Key Bridge collapse
Multiple people remain unaccounted for following the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins "America Decides" to discuss the latest on state and federal efforts.
Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package, averting shutdown
The package fully funds the government through September 2024.
Sen. Menendez won't run in Democratic primary
Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez announced Thursday that he would not file for the New Jersey Democratic primary in June. Menendez said he hopes his exoneration will happen this summer, and if so, he may run as an independent Democrat.
Ohio polling may signal trouble for Biden
CBS News exit polling found 39% of voters in Ohio approve of President Biden's job as president. NOTUS politics reporter Jasmine Wright and Politico congressional reporter Daniella Diaz join "America Decides" to unpack the data.
Border Patrol chief discusses Texas' SB4 law
U.S. Border Patrol chief Jason Owens sat down with CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez for his first sit-down interview in English as chief. It comes as the future of Texas' controversial SB4 immigration law is in the hands of a federal appeals court.
Bipartisan coalition forming to protect IVF
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on reproductive rights Wednesday, focused on broad protections for in vitro fertilization. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Maps show where winter storm threatens to bring snow, brutal cold this weekend
Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.
Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Trump says he won't take Greenland by force as allies push back at Davos
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
Appeals court pauses restrictions on tactics federal agents can use in Minnesota
A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily paused a judge's ruling that restricted the use of force federal agents can use on peaceful protesters in Minneapolis.
What to know about Trump's "Board of Peace"
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ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
Trump repeats false or exaggerated claims about Greenland as he pushes for U.S. ownership
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
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Justice Dept. kills cases cracking down on auto emissions cheating
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
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Ex-DOJ official urges sports leagues to create illegal gambling watchdog
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
Man pleads guilty in NC shooting that killed 5, including his brother and a cop
Austin David Thompson, now 18, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and other charges for a mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2022.
Former Iowa school superintendent to plead guilty to lying about citizenship
Former Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts is set to appear before a federal judge Thursday and is expected to plead guilty to charges of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms.
Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Maps show where winter storm threatens to bring snow, brutal cold this weekend
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Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in 3 decades
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Ryanair CEO on Elon Musk: "I suspect he's a bigger idiot than me"
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
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Ex-DOJ official urges sports leagues to create illegal gambling watchdog
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
Trump repeats false or exaggerated claims about Greenland as he pushes for U.S. ownership
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Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases
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Justice Dept. kills cases cracking down on auto emissions cheating
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ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
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Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
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New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
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Trump repeats false or exaggerated claims about Greenland as he pushes for U.S. ownership
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
3 journalists killed in Gaza, including cameraman who worked with CBS News
An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory's civil defense agency said. One of those killed, Abed Shaat, had worked for years as a cameraman for CBS News and other outlets.
Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
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Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
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Prince Harry says U.K. tabloid court battle is "not just about me"
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
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David Beckham responds amid family feud
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Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees announced
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Tech leaders discuss future of AI in Davos
Tech leaders have taken the stage this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how AI will impact jobs. Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
Nonprofit helps to cut down on screen time
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
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Suspect in murder of Ohio couple extradited
A Chicago man accused of murdering his ex-wife and her husband arrived in Ohio on Wednesday to face charges. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest on the investigation.
Jury deliberates in former Uvalde cop's case
A Texas jury began deliberations on Wednesday in the trial of the former police officer who is charged over his response to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases
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Florida Keys boat captain accused of selling cocaine found at sea
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
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Prince Harry testified for hours in a London courtroom as part of his yearslong battle with British tabloids. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Cameraman who worked for CBS News killed in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in Gaza, the territory's civil defense agency said. One of those killed, Abed Shaat, had worked for years as a cameraman for CBS News and other outlets.
Justices appear skeptical of Lisa Cook firing
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Trump backs off tariff threats over Greenland
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland, revealing he and the secretary-general of NATO reached "the framework of a future deal" regarding the island. Ed O'Keefe reports and Margaret Brennan has analysis.
St. Paul's Hmong community "afraid to leave their homes," mayor says
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