Schumer says GOP will buck Trump on immigration if they feel "heat"
"Even the handful of Republicans who are pro-immigration, or not as anti-immigration, will not buck McConnell or Trump unless they feel the heat," Schumer told reporters
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Gillibrand defends handling of sexual harassment allegations
"These are challenges that affect all of our nation's workplaces, including mine," Gillibrand said of claims of sexual harassment
Sen. McSally on reporting military rape: "The system victimized me again"
Martha McSally revealed before the Senate Armed Services Committee this week she had been raped by a superior officer while serving in the Air Force
Top Democrats urge Trump to back protections for Venezuelans
The legislation would allow Venezuelans living in the U.S. who have fled the country's collapsing economy to qualify for TPS protections
Martha McSally: Sexual abuse in military is a national security threat
The Arizona Republican revealed Wednesday she had been raped by a superior officer while serving in the Air Force
Teen testifies he defied mom to get vaccinated
Ethan Lindenberger, an 18-year-old whose mother opposes vaccines, testified before a Senate committee about how he decided to get vaccinated and what he learned about the importance of immunizing against infectious diseases like measles. Watch his opening remarks.
Kirsten Gillibrand says she's the "best candidate" to take on Trump
"I am the best candidate to run against President Trump because I can bring this country back together," said Gillibrand
Booker introduces bill to legalize marijuana, with support from 2020 rivals
Four of Booker's opponents for the nomination are among the co-sponsors of his Marijuana Justice Act
Senate rejects "born-alive" bill as anti-abortion advocates reignite debate
The bill's introduction and subsequent debate underscores something larger than the bill itself
House approves first major gun control bill in 25 years
The bill is the first of two that Democrats are bringing to the House floor this week as part of an effort to tighten gun laws
Trump heads to Vietnam summit
President Trump left Washington on Monday to attend a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam. Before the president boarded his flight, he expressed optimism about North Korea's willingness to denuclearize. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to discuss what to expect from the upcoming summit.
Feinstein's heated exchange with students goes viral
"You come in here and say 'it has to be my way or the highway' and I don't respond to that," Feinstein told about 15 students at her San Francisco office
Graham vows to hold hearing on McCabe's "stunning" 25th Amendment comments
"I'm going to do everything I can to get to the bottom of the Department of Justice FBI behavior toward President Trump and his campaign"
Coons: Trump's emergency declaration sets "terrible precedent"
Coons said the move represents an "excessive use of executive power" and sets a "terrible precedent"
Lindsey Graham says Trump has to "do it on his own" to build the wall
President Trump declared a national emergency to build the border wall on Friday
Republicans respond to Trump’s national emergency declaration
Some Republicans have voiced opposition to Trump's decision to use presidential power to acquire funds to build a wall
Congress passes bill averting shutdown, Trump vows to declare emergency
The compromise bill contains $1.375 billion for border fencing, far less than the $5.7 billion requested by Trump
William Barr sworn in as new attorney general at the White House
Barr was confirmed by the Senate earlier on Thursday
Senate passes bill to fund government, avert shutdown
The measure is also expected to pass in the House and signed into law by President Trump
Senators outraged by testimony about living conditions on military bases
The plague of problems on bases across the country includes mold, lead paint and even rats
Barr nomination to be attorney general advances in Senate
The Senate is expected to vote to confirm Barr before the end of the week
Ex-astronaut running for Senate
Mark Kelly, the retired NASA astronaut turned gun safety activist, has announced he's running for Senate as a Democrat in Arizona. The 2020 election is for the seat formerly held by the late Sen. John McCain.
Astronaut Mark Kelly announces Senate bid
"Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" Kelly said as he announced his Senate run as an Arizona Democrat
Elizabeth Warren officially launches 2020 presidential campaign
The rally for Warren's announcement took place in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the site of a 1912 strike by textile workers
Trump's nominee for attorney general clears Senate hurdle
The nomination will now be sent to the full Republican-controlled Senate, where Barr is also expected to have enough support to be confirmed in a vote that could come as early as next week.
Minneapolis police chief says "people have had enough" after fatal shooting
The police chief said federal immigration enforcement "tactics are very obviously not safe, and it is generating a lot of outrage and fear in the community."
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Judge grants temporary restraining order against DHS after Alex Pretti's killing
U.S. District Court Judge Eric Tostrud granted a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Saturday, barring the department from altering or destroying evidence in the killing of Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis.
Videos, witness accounts of deadly shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Prett in Minneapolis.
Bondi seeks Minnesota voter rolls, welfare data to "help bring back law and order"
Attorney General Pam Bondi is pushing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to let the federal government access state voter rolls and welfare data, as tensions flare in Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed by immigration agents.
Latest forecast maps show fresh predictions for winter storm
As millions of Americans hunker down for the winter storm, 20 states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency.
Sen. Angus King says he won't vote for package with ICE funding
Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine said Sunday that he won't vote for a package to fund the government if it includes funding for ICE, but he urged that "we don't have to have a shutdown."
Power out for hundreds of thousands, roadways snarled with ice from storm
Power outages were reported across the South as a monster storm began wreaking havoc across much of the country.
Flight cancellations today top 10,000 — most in a single day since pandemic
Flight cancellations are continuing to mount as the U.S. is being hit with dangerous winter weather from a storm moving across the country.
Man killed by federal officer in Minnesota worked as ICU nurse, his parents say
The 37-year-old man killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis is identified by his family as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was "very upset with what was happening" in the ICE crackdown.
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Sen. Angus King says he won't vote for package with ICE funding
Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine said Sunday that he won't vote for a package to fund the government if it includes funding for ICE, but he urged that "we don't have to have a shutdown."
Minneapolis police chief says "people have had enough" after fatal shooting
The police chief said federal immigration enforcement "tactics are very obviously not safe, and it is generating a lot of outrage and fear in the community."
Power out for hundreds of thousands, roadways snarled with ice from storm
Power outages were reported across the South as a monster storm began wreaking havoc across much of the country.
Flight cancellations today top 10,000, most in a single day since pandemic
Flight cancellations are continuing to mount as the U.S. is being hit with dangerous winter weather from a storm moving across the country.
Videos, witness accounts of deadly shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Prett in Minneapolis.
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Here's what it takes to achieve an 800 credit score
Only one in four Americans has a credit score above 800, which is considered exceptional, according to industry data.
Bank of America may introduce credit card with 10% APR
Facing pressure from President Trump, credit card issuers are exploring ways to ease borrowing costs.
How to heat your home safely as fierce winter storm grips the U.S.
Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.
What to know about EVs as the winter storm brings bone-chilling temps
Cold weather can reduce the efficiency of electric vehicles, shortening their driving range. These tips can help.
Tesla Cybertruck sales plunged 48% in in 2025
Other Tesla vehicles also struggled to attract buyers, with sales of its X, S and Y models all sinking from the previous year.
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Sen. Angus King says he won't vote for package with ICE funding
Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine said Sunday that he won't vote for a package to fund the government if it includes funding for ICE, but he urged that "we don't have to have a shutdown."
Minneapolis police chief says "people have had enough" after fatal shooting
The police chief said federal immigration enforcement "tactics are very obviously not safe, and it is generating a lot of outrage and fear in the community."
Bondi seeks Minnesota voter rolls, welfare data to "help bring back law and order"
Attorney General Pam Bondi is pushing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to let the federal government access state voter rolls and welfare data, as tensions flare in Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed by immigration agents.
Transcript: Sen. Angus King on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Angus King, a Maine independent, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
Transcript: Steve Scalise on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
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Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
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
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
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.
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Transcript: Sen. Angus King on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Angus King, a Maine independent, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
Transcript: Steve Scalise on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
Transcript: Brian O'Hara on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
Behind the scenes of Shen Yun
The Falun Gong dance troupe produces what it describes as a vision of "China before communism." The touring company says it's been targeted by Beijing. Now former performers are suing, alleging forced labor and untreated injuries, allegations Shen Yun disputes.
How Trump's designs on Greenland are testing the U.S.-Denmark alliance
President's Trump's designs on acquiring the world's largest island "one way or the other" have stirred feelings of betrayal among Danes and Greenlanders. Mo Rocca gives us a history lesson about an island that is 80 percent covered in ice.
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The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including the iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
"Wonder and awe": The art of Ruth Asawa
In her choice of media, sculptor Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) employed a resourcefulness that stemmed from her early years on a farm – and in a WWII detention camp for Japanese Americans. She's now the subject of a retrospective at New York's Museum of Modern Art.
"Wonder and awe": The art of Ruth Asawa
Artist Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) made a name for herself as a sculptor in the San Francisco Bay Area, creating works using a wide range of media, employing a resourcefulness that stemmed from her early years on a farm in Southern California – and in a detention camp for Japanese Americans during World War II. She's now the subject of a retrospective on view at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Faith Salie reports.
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Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul 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.
Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
YouTube looks to get rid of fake AI videos
YouTube says it wants to get rid of fake AI videos flooding social media feeds on its platform. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what's driving the change.
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Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
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Daughter defends loving dad now accused in her mom's cold case murder
For more than 30 years the murder of Debe Atrops in suburban Oregon remained unsolved. Then, an Oregon cold case team took a fresh look at the case and thought there was enough to prosecute Bob Atrops, Debe's estranged husband at the time. Their daughter thinks they have the wrong man.
Did a secret obsession lead a "genius" to murder a Yale grad student?
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
Official: Feds blocked shooting scene access
Drew Evans, the superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Prevention, spoke after federal agents killed a Minneapolis man on Saturday. Evans said federal investigators blocked his agency's access to the shooting scene.
Officials on 5-year-old boy detained by ICE
Trump administration officials are denying accounts from witnesses who say they saw what occurred during a Minnesota ICE raid where a 5-year-old boy and his father were detained.
Jury selection date set in Mangione trial
At a pretrial hearing on Friday, a judge set the date for jury selection in the case of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman was in the courtroom and has the details.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Winter storm dumps snow and ice across U.S.
A massive winter storm blanketed a large portion of the U.S. with heavy snow and ice. CBS News Miami meteorologist Shane Hinton has the latest forecast, while CBS News' Nicole Valdes and Tom Hanson have more.
Face the Nation: Scalise, King, Hillman
Missed the second half of the show? House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Sen. Angus King and Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman join.
Full interview: Canadian Ambassador Hillman
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, a portion of which aired on Jan. 25, 2026. Editor's note: This interview was recorded on Jan. 23, 2026.
Scalise criticizes "failed local leadership" in MN
GOP House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said "we ... all feel sorry about what happened in Minneapolis" after Saturday's shooting by an immigration agent, but he pointed to "failed local leadership."
Canadian amb.: U.S.-Canada deal "not doomed"
Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador in D.C., told CBS News the U.S. and Canada are "not in the middle of a divorce, but we are in the middle of a change." She also said Canada is "deeply committed to Arctic defense."