Michigan voters brace for primaries
Michigan Democratic Senate hopefuls Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are gearing up for Tuesday's primaries. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Justin Wallin have more.
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Blanche nears possible Senate confirmation
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" ahead of his possible Senate confirmation. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
Blanche on track for Senate confirmation
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is on track for his Senate confirmation after formally rescinding the "anti-weaponization fund" that led to grievances among some Republicans. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Poll: 75% say inflation outpacing income
New CBS News polling shows many Americans don't think President Trump is doing enough to bring down prices. Political strategists Rina Shah and Amirah Sequeira join with analysis.
Democratic, GOP strategists on Blanche and more
President Trump on Thursday said he may pull his nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general until GOP Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office. Political strategists Usamah Andrabi and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
New forecast shifts 14 races toward Democrats
The University of Virginia's election forecaster Sabato's Crystal Ball has updated its outlook for this year's midterm elections, favoring Democrats in some House races and the Georgia Senate race. Sabato's managing editor, Kyle Kondik, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Rep. Ralph Norman on South Carolina Senate bid
A new poll from Emerson College shows a tight race to fill the late Lindsey Graham's Senate seat. Rep. Ralph Norman, who the poll showed with a slim lead over Graham's sister, Darline, joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign.
Cornyn, Tillis meet with Blanche amid AG hold
Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general is delayed as two Republican senators, John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, intend to vote no. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Tax deal scrutiny unnerves Trump affiliates
Several businesses with ties to President Trump are distancing themselves from a controversial tax settlement involving the Internal Revenue Service. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the scoop.
Political strategists react to Fauci hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced tense questioning from Sen. Rand Paul and other Republican lawmakers at a hearing on Wednesday, invoking the Fifth Amendment over 100 times. Political strategists Ofirah Yheskel and Jessica Anderson join with analysis.
Dingell urges Michigan Democrats to unite
The closely-watched Democratic Senate primary in Michigan between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is less than one week away. Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan joins "The Takeout" to weigh in on the divisions in the race.
Paul, Birx and Gounder on Fauci Senate hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over a hundred times at a Senate hearing Wednesday on the COVID-19 pandemic, citing GOP Sen. Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession" with him. Paul, former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx and CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder join "The Takeout" to unpack the hearing.
Fact-checking Paul's claim about COVID, animals
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins "The Takeout" to discuss claims made by Sen. Rand Paul about the COVID-19 pandemic and the contentious hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday with Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Dr. Deborah Birx on combative Fauci hearing
Former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx worked, in her words, in the trenches with Dr. Anthony Fauci during the COVID-19 pandemic. Birx joins "The Takeout" with her thoughts on Fauci's diaries, his actions during the pandemic and the debate over COVID's origins.
Sen. Rand Paul on contentious Fauci hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, angering Republican lawmakers. GOP Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who led the hearing, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Examining legality of Fauci diaries release
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has released some of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diary entries ahead of the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director's Senate hearing on Wednesday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the subpoena power behind the release.
Abdul El-Sayed clarifies "ogre" comment
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Monday addressed a controversial comment that some assumed was directed at Rep. Haley Stevens, his primary opponent. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Filmmaker shares rare footage of Lindsey Graham
Documentary filmmaker Alex Holder, who spent the last few years following Lindsey Graham, is sharing behind-the-scenes videos of his time recording the late South Carolina senator. Holder joins "The Takeout" to discuss what he took from the experience.
Lindsey Graham's funeral service concludes
President Trump, lawmakers and family members honored the life and legacy of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham at a funeral service in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on the ceremony.
Key takeaways from Michigan primary debate
Democratic Senate hopefuls Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed faced off Monday for the final time ahead of next week's primaries. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Takeaways as America honors Lindsay Graham
Memories of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham were abundant at the U.S. Capitol ceremony honoring the Republican from South Carolina who died unexpectedly in early July. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Watch: Thune remembers Lindsey Graham
Senate Majority Leader John Thune delivered remarks at a ceremony honoring late Sen. Lindsey Graham at the U.S. Capitol. Thune said he feels Graham's absence daily and recalled his trips with the Republican lawmaker around the world.
Democratic and GOP strategists on DNC turmoil
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is short on cash, and according to The New York Times, short on composure. Political strategists Joel Payne and Jesse Arm join to react to the allegation that Martin threw a phone at a staffer and to unpack the DNC's finances.
Races to watch with 99 days until midterms
Monday marks 99 days until the midterm elections. All 435 House seats are up for grabs, along with 35 Senate seats. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik join with analysis.
Sen. Ron Johnson on released Fauci diary entries
Ahead of Anthony Fauci's Senate testimony on Wednesday about the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kentucky GOP Sen. Rand Paul released thousands of entries from the diary of the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, who sits on the committee that will question Fauci, joins with his reaction.
Trump rolls out the red carpet for Xi despite U.S.-China tensions
It's not clear what specific goals President Trump wants to accomplish in his meeting with the Chinese leader.
Judge skeptical of Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge signaled he is skeptical of President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds.
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.
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U.S., Iran hold first talks since June as Trump threatens annihilation
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
Hurricane Polo a very powerful Category 4 storm off Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo intensified rapidly in the Pacific off the southwestern Mexican coast, growing into a Category 5 storm before weakening slightly to a Category 4. Here's the latest on its path.
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.
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York sexual assault case
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday morning for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley at his Manhattan apartment in 2006.
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.
Tropical Storm Nolo forms in Pacific, Hawaii under hurricane watch
Nolo is expected to become a hurricane sometime Thursday, and could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island.
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Judge dismisses Trump's 2024 lawsuit against Iowa newspaper over poll results
An Iowa judge sided with pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register, saying that allowing the lawsuit and its "faulty" claims to proceed could "discourage others from reporting on and debating public affairs."
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.
Hawaii is facing another hurricane watch as new storm closes in
Nolo is expected to become a hurricane sometime Thursday, and could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island.
Trump rolls out the red carpet for Xi despite U.S.-China tensions
It's not clear what specific goals President Trump wants to accomplish in his meeting with the Chinese leader.
Judge skeptical of Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge signaled he is skeptical of President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds.
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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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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.
Judge dismisses Trump's 2024 lawsuit against Iowa newspaper over poll results
An Iowa judge sided with pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register, saying that allowing the lawsuit and its "faulty" claims to proceed could "discourage others from reporting on and debating public affairs."
Trump rolls out the red carpet for Xi despite U.S.-China tensions
It's not clear what specific goals President Trump wants to accomplish in his meeting with the Chinese leader.
Cybercriminal group claims it stole FBI personnel and applicant data
A notorious cybercriminal group claims it breached the FBI on Monday and stole data about personnel and FBI applicants.
Judge skeptical of Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge signaled he is skeptical of President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds.
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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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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.
El Niño could cause 451,000 more heat deaths compared to normal year, group says
Researchers project nearly half a million more heat-related deaths from June 2026 to February 2027 compared with a typical year, as a result of El Niño.
Wife of scholar detained in China wants Trump to press Xi to release him
Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.
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U.S., Iran hold first talks since June as Trump threatens annihilation
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
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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.
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.
Zibby Owens on living "between chapters"
Zibby Owens sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot ."
"Lioness" star Michael Kelly on season finale
"Lioness" actor Michael Kelly sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss the season 3 finale of the popular series.
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How Meta AI agent Muse differs from chatbots
Meta is announcing its latest artificial intelligence tools and smart glasses at its annual showcase on Wednesday. CNET AI reporter Katelyn Chedraoui joins CBS News to discuss.
AI leaders call for international cooperation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei are among the artificial intelligence executives briefing the U.N. Security Council amid warnings about AI's possible threat to humanity. Fortune magazine reporter Eva Roytburg joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Meta set to launch camera-free smart glasses
Meta's smart glasses have sparked privacy concerns with some users recording people without their knowledge or consent. Now, the company is expected to launch a new pair of spectacles addressing those worries. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News with more.
Trump to meet with China's XI over AI
President Trump has downplayed the threat posed by artificial intelligence amid growing calls for AI regulation. MIT professor and artificial intelligence expert Max Tegmark weighs in on Mr. Trump's planned meeting with China's Xi Jinping.
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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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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.
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.
Could Boise's "Unknown Wanderer" be linked to Chicago Tylenol murders?
Boise police have identified a man known as the "Unknown Wanderer" who was found dead in a church in 1982, and revealed a possible link to the Chicago Tylenol murders.
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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.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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.
Bone Loss: A Silent Disease
About half of women over the age of 50 experience bone density loss, but most don't even know they have a problem. That's why Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein calls it a "silent disease." Dr. Wittstein has been at the forefront of understanding how joint pain and joint health evolve over a woman's lifetime. She tells Norah how you can reverse bone loss and what impact hormones have on bone density.
What do Trump, Xi hope to accomplish at summit?
Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday for talks with President Trump. Politico China correspondent Phelim Kine joins CBS News to examine the summit's goals.
Legal expert on Trump's media ban
President Trump's ban of CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House is being challenged with a First Amendment lawsuit, but the judge has yet to issue a ruling. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.
Gonzaga coach on Protect College Sports Act
The future of college sports could be decided this week on Capitol Hill, with the Senate expected to debate and vote on the Protect College Sports Act. Gonzaga University men's basketball coach Mark Few joins to discuss his support for the legislation.