Platner told to leave race amid allegations
Senate hopeful Graham Platner is under increasing pressure to drop out of his race ahead of a key ballot deadline after he was accused of sexual assault. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
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What are the limits of Trump's IRS deal?
The IRS is permanently blocked from pursuing claims against President Trump and his family members following a lawsuit settlement. Senate Democrats are now asking 11 organizations with ties to the Trumps to explain whether they are included in the deal. Bradley Blackburn has more.
Platner pressured to drop out of Senate race
Party leadership is pressing Maine Democrat Graham Platner to leave the Senate race following sexual assault allegations. CBS News' Fin Gómez explains what could happen if Platner drops out.
Democrats call on Platner to drop Senate bid
Politico reports that a woman Graham Platner dated claims he forced her to have sex against her will. The Maine Democratic Senate nominee denies the allegation. Aaron Zitner, reporter and editor in The Wall Street Journal's Washington bureau, joins with more.
Platner "taking the time to reflect" on campaign
A woman who dated Democratic Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner five years ago is accusing him of sexual assault in a new Politico report. Platner denies the allegation. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
Democrats withdrawing Platner endorsements
At least two Democrats, Rep. Ro Khanna of California and Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, have pulled their endorsements of Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault in an interview with Politico. Platner denies the allegation. Political strategists Ameshia Cross and Marc Short join with analysis.
Platner denies sexual assault allegation
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner says he's mulling the "best path forward" after a woman he dated told Politico he sexually assaulted her five years ago. Platner called the allegation "categorically false." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
AOC backs Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate bid
Michigan progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has scored an endorsement from Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, her first in a contested Senate primary for the 2026 cycle. Political strategists Joel Payne and Sarah Chamberlain join with analysis.
Axios: Harris reached out to Mamdani, activists
Axios reports that former Vice President Kamala Harris has reached out to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and pro-Palestinian activists. Political strategists Cassie Smedile and Hyma Moore join with analysis.
Cassidy on Trump and the Senate
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, who recently lost the primary in his state to a challenger endorsed by President Trump, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he thinks Congress will continue to hold Mr. Trump accountable after he and Sens. Thom Tillis and John Conryn leave, but he added "I don't know" if the president knows the Senate is a separate body from the presidency.
Bill Cassidy on shouting match with Trump
Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy got into a shouting match with President Trump in a private meeting on Wednesday, telling him the administration has not been honest with the American people about the conflict. Cassidy spoke with Margaret Brennan and Ed O'Keefe reports.
Senate Dems launch election observer training
Senate Democrats announced they're creating a new program to train congressional staff to serve as independent election observers. The staff members will be sent to polling locations to monitor voting procedures and ballot counting in states with Senate races. The House already has a similar program. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Cassidy on changing Iran war powers stance
The Senate on Wednesday rejected a measure to constrain President Trump's war powers in Iran after two key Republicans flipped their votes. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with one of those senators, Louisiana's Bill Cassidy, about the decision. Political strategists Matt Bennett and Doug Heye join with analysis.
Democrats rally for Talarico at Texas convention
Democrats from around the country are convening in Texas for the party's largest gathering this year. A top focus of the three-day convention will be on the state's upcoming Senate race. CBS News political contributor and Talarico campaign adviser Chuck Rocha joins to assess the state of the race.
What happened at Trump-Senate GOP meeting
President Trump held a tense meeting with Senate Republicans on Wednesday, hours after he suddenly canceled a signing ceremony for newly passed housing affordability legislation. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the details. Then, New York Times congressional correspondent Robert Jimison joins to discuss further.
Trump has shouting match on Capitol Hill
President Trump threw Capitol Hill into turmoil on Wednesday, abruptly canceling plans to sign a bill aimed at lowering housing costs. His closed-door luncheon with Republican senators turned into a shouting match over the war in Iran. The president wants senators to pass a different bill that would change voting rules. Caitlin Huey Burns reports.
Why did Trump cancel housing bill signing?
President Trump on Wednesday canceled plans to sign a bipartisan housing bill, demanding that lawmakers first pass the SAVE Act. Political strategists Ameshia Cross and Tricia McLaughlin join with analysis.
Sources: Trump and Cassidy had testy exchange
President Trump had a testy meeting with Republican senators focused mostly on the Iran war, sources say. CBS News' Taurean Small and Nikole Killion have the latest.
Senate votes to limit Trump's Iran war powers
In a rare rebuke of President Trump, four Senate Republicans joined Democrats to approve a resolution limiting the president's war powers in Iran. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Trump battles backlash over Iran war
President Trump is facing growing backlash over the Iran war. On Tuesday, the Senate voted to limit the president's war powers and some lawmakers, including Republicans, have questioned the U.S. deal with Iran. Nikole Killion reports.
San Diego mayor on Senate housing bill
The Senate overwhelmingly approved one of the largest pieces of federal housing legislation in the last 20 years on Monday. San Diego Democratic Mayor Todd Gloria, one of the bill's biggest champions, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Trump touts Iran deal; Senate adopts resolution
President Trump traveled to a Mack Trucks facility in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, touting his economic agenda and the Iran agreement. The event came as the Senate adopted the House-passed Iran war powers resolution. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
Trump jokes he'll blame Vance if Iran deal fails
President Trump on Wednesday jokingly said he'll blame Vice President JD Vance if the preliminary deal with Iran falls through. Political strategists Matt Whitlock and Kendra Barkoff Lamy join with analysis.
Why Trump told DNI pick to skip hearing
The Senate delayed its confirmation hearing Wednesday for director of national intelligence nominee Jay Clayton after Republican Sen. Tom Cotton said President Trump directed Clayton not to appear. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
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Iran bombards U.S. allies after escalating war kills 3 American soldiers
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as at least 3 U.S. forces are killed and dozens wounded in the escalating conflict.
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, threatening Gulf Coast. See its path.
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Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
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Nearly 100 U.S. service members injured in Iranian strikes this month
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, most of whom have returned to duty, U.S. officials said.
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now
An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.
Key Arizona primaries to watch today
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FDA still probing Taylor Farms lettuce despite false positive test
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
NYT moves to quash subpoenas for phone records of reporters and family members
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
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Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Supreme Court will review Alaska's bid to seize plane over 6-pack of beer
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Video appears to show United employee threatening to call ICE on customer
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, threatening Gulf Coast. See its path.
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NYT moves to quash subpoenas for phone records of reporters and family members
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
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Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
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Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
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How 401(k) fees can cost tens of thousands in retirement savings
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The U.S. labor market may soon face a new crisis: Too few workers
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2 more convictions tossed in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now
An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.
Supreme Court will review Alaska's bid to seize plane over 6-pack of beer
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NYT moves to quash subpoenas for phone records of reporters and family members
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
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Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause
Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments.
FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms
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Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
FDA still probing Taylor Farms lettuce despite false positive test
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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Tourists stabbed near famed Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
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Nearly 100 U.S. service members injured in Iranian strikes this month
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Video of Moroccan man dying while pinned down by police sparks anger in Italy
The death of a Moroccan man as he was detained by Italian police in Bologna has sparked anger and a formal investigation.
Tate brothers detained as they face new charges, possible U.K. extradition
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the U.K., where they face rape and sex trafficking charges.
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Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Judge pauses in Paramount-WBD merger
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order to temporarily block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger from happening. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News.
Christopher Nolan describes challenges of creating "The Odyssey"
"The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries, pulled in more than $260 million worldwide over the weekend.
Christopher Nolan talks "The Odyssey"
Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan talks about his latest movie, "The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries. He tells "CBS Mornings" about what it was like working with the star-studded cast and challenges faced when creating the film.
"The Odyssey" wins big at the box office
"The Odyssey" raked in more than $264 million worldwide over the weekend. A majority of ticket buyers cited director Christopher Nolan as their primary reason for seeing the movie, according to PostTrack, a film industry research service. Adriana Diaz reports.
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
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Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
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Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
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2 more convictions tossed in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Tourists stabbed near famed Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
Tate brothers fight UK extradition
Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared in court in Miami on Monday as they fight an extradition request from the UK over new sex crime-related charges. Cristian Benavides reports from Miami.
What to know about the Tate brothers
Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared before a judge in Miami on Monday as British prosecutors seek extradition of the pair to face dozens of sex-related charges. Cristian Benavides has more.
Details on suspect in NYC explosion
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
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President Trump has signed an order imposing new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods from cement to wine and dairy products. They are set to take effect Aug. 19. Nancy Cordes reports.
See Tropical Storm Bertha's projected path
Tropical Storm Bertha formed on Monday and strengthened early Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the latest on the storm's path.
U.S. service member injuries rise
Almost 100 U.S. service members have been injured, with most returning to duty, in Iranian strikes in the Middle East this month, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told CBS News. It comes as the Iran war continues to escalate. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Eye Opener: Tropical storm in the Gulf
Severe weather slams much of the U.S. as Tropical Storm Bertha forms in the Gulf. Plus, a heavily armed Army veteran starts a fire at a federal building in New York City. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause
Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments.