McConnell announces August recess cancelled
The senate majority leader announced the move in a statement, blaming "historic obstruction by Senate Democrats"
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Romney says he wouldn't point to Trump as role model for grandchildren
"He has departed in some cases from the truth, and has attacked in a way that I think is not entirely appropriate," Romney said in an interview with NBC News
Rubio "not very optimistic" North Korea will give up nukes
Rubio tells "Face the Nation" that the North Korean regime is "playing a game" with their nuclear capabilities
Is Medicare-for-all a winning message for midterm elections? DSCC chairman weighs in
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, charged with helping Democrats win their Senate races in the fall, talked about why candidates will be focusing on health care in their campaigns
House poised to act on prison reform
A conservative from Georgia and Congressional Black Caucus Democrat from Queens are pushing Congress to take its first steps in criminal justice reform
Former Bush ethics czar: Trump White House "well beyond" Watergate
The former White House chief ethics counsel says "we have far more evidence of abuse of power" with President Trump
Blankenship will pursue West Virginia Senate seat in third-party bid
Blankeship lost the Republican primary in early May, and West Virginia has a "sore loser" clause that could affect his bid to run on the Constitution Party ticket
Primary update
President Trump turned Pennsylvania red, but Democrats are hopeful they can pick up some seats in the 2018 midterms Washington Post congressional reporter Sean Sullivan joined CBSN to discuss Tuesday's primary results.
Senate passes bill to reinstate net neutrality
Net neutrality required equal treatment for web traffic, preventing internet providers from blocking websites or slowing traffic, or speeding internet access for companies that paid more. The FCC in 2017 voted to undo the rules
Email challenges Pruitt account on motorcade lights, siren
EPA administrator Scott Pruitt testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Wednesday
State legislatures tackle sexual harassment
Amber Phillips from the Washington Post joined Red and Blue to discuss what state legislatures and Congress are doing to prevent sexual harassment.
GOP efforts to move forward with Wisconsin judge riles Dems
The move to go ahead with a hearing for Michael Brennan and a vote on the floor has Democrats crying foul
After contentious hearing, Gina Haspel secures crucial committee votes
But three Democrats on the Intelligence Committee, along with an independent, say they'll vote against Haspel. John McCain is also urging his colleagues to vote no on Haspel
Patrick Morrisey projected to win West Virginia primary
"Don't feel sorry for me," Don Blankenship told supporters
How to watch Tuesday's big primaries
How to watch coverage of West Virginia's Democratic and Republican primary elections Tuesday May 8, 2018. Indiana, Ohio and North Carolina are also holding primaries today
Families of those killed in mine disaster criticize Blankenship
Blankenship, who's running for a U.S. Senate seat, recently served a year in prison for workplace safety crimes, in relation to the worst mining disaster in 40 years, the explosion at Upper Big Branch mine, in West Virginia in 2010
A year after failed Obamacare repeal vote, Democrats see election cudgel
They're trying to use the vote as campaign weapon, hammering Republicans for voting to replace a popular statute with a bill Congress' own budget experts said would have driven up premiums and the ranks of the uninsured
The big seven races that will decide who controls the Senate
Why Arizona, Indiana, Nevada, North Dakota, West Virginia, Missouri, and Tennessee are all states to watch
GOP Senate hopeful defends ad calling McConnell "Cocaine Mitch"
Don Blankenship, who's hoping to become the GOP's Senate candidate in West Virginia, has been harshly critical of McConnell
Trump on midterms
President Trump urged his supporters at a campaign-style rally to "fight like hell" in November's midterm elections. "We're gonna win the House and we're gonna win the Senate," Mr. Trump said in Washington, Michigan.
Senate committee advances bill to protect Mueller
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he will not hold a full Senate vote on the measure
Trump's nominee to run Veterans Affairs hits snag in Congress
The VA Committee is reviewing accusations against Jackson involving improperly dispensing meds and excessive drinking on the job. Trump said he told Jackson, "What do you need this for?"
"Real Indian" running against Elizabeth Warren defends "Fake Indian" sign
Campaign bus emblazoned with controversial slogan is parked outside Shiva Ayyadurai's campaign headquarters, just a mile from Warren's house
VA nominee Ronny Jackson clashed with another Naval officer in 2012
Ronny Jackson had a dispute with Obama's physician
On 4/20, Schumer introduces bill to decriminalize marijuana
"It's time we allow states, once and for all, to have the power to decide what works best for them," Sen. Schumer
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U.S. imposes military blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29.
Congress returns to grapple with Iran war, DHS shutdown, expulsion votes
Lawmakers are returning to Washington to face major developments in the war with Iran, a lingering DHS shutdown and possible expulsion votes for some of their own members.
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy"
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
Trump faces backlash over post depicting him like Jesus
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account after it had received backlash from conservatives and Christians.
Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
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Lynette Hooker told friend in 2024 text: "I can't be out there with him"
Two years before her disappearance, Lynette Hooker temporarily split with her husband Brian, telling a friend, "Our marriage lasted 6 weeks cruising," and "It was bad. I can't be out there with him."
FBI raids home of suspect accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's house
The 20-year-old suspect is accused of traveling from Spring, Texas, to San Francisco to target OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and carry out the attack.
Meet Péter Magyar, the man replacing Viktor Orbán as Hungary's prime minister
President Trump has lost his biggest cheerleader in Europe, but he may find common ground with his new counterpart, Péter Magyar.
Swalwell ends bid for California governor amid sexual assault allegations
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
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FBI raids home of suspect accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's house
The 20-year-old suspect is accused of traveling from Spring, Texas, to San Francisco to target OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and carry out the attack.
Beef, that all-American food, is getting harder for Americans to afford
The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives?
Trump faces backlash over post depicting him like Jesus
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."
Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
Congress returns to grapple with Iran war, DHS shutdown, expulsion votes
Lawmakers are returning to Washington to face major developments in the war with Iran, a lingering DHS shutdown and possible expulsion votes for some of their own members.
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Beef, that all-American food, is getting harder for Americans to afford
The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives?
Roblox introduces age-based accounts amid child safety concerns
The California-based company said it will assign users ages 5 to 8 to a Roblox Kids account and users ages 9 to 15 to a separate account called Roblox Select.
Stock hold steady, oil stays above $100 after partial blockade begins
Global oil prices jumped to over $100 a barrel as investors fret over Trump's partial naval blockade of the vital trade route.
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
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FBI raids home of suspect accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's house
The 20-year-old suspect is accused of traveling from Spring, Texas, to San Francisco to target OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and carry out the attack.
Trump faces backlash over post depicting him like Jesus
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."
Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
Pakistan pushing for Round 2 of "Islamabad Process" after failed Iran talks
A senior Pakistani government source told CBS News that Islamabad is in active contact with Washington and Tehran to bring them back to the negotiating table over the Iran war.
Congress returns to grapple with Iran war, DHS shutdown, expulsion votes
Lawmakers are returning to Washington to face major developments in the war with Iran, a lingering DHS shutdown and possible expulsion votes for some of their own members.
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Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
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Meet Péter Magyar, the man replacing Viktor Orbán as Hungary's prime minister
President Trump has lost his biggest cheerleader in Europe, but he may find common ground with his new counterpart, Péter Magyar.
U.S. territories brace for powerful super typhoon in western Pacific
Super Typhoon Sinlaku is expected to cross the island chain that includes Guam in the western Pacific Ocean with winds of up to 175 mph.
Knife attack that killed 3 girls could have been prevented, U.K. inquiry finds
The attack sparked nationwide riots and was one of the most shocking acts of violence in recent British history.
Pakistan pushing for Round 2 of "Islamabad Process" after failed Iran talks
A senior Pakistani government source told CBS News that Islamabad is in active contact with Washington and Tehran to bring them back to the negotiating table over the Iran war.
Premier League soccer player killed in attack on team bus in Ghana
Dominic Frimpong was killed after the team's bus was attacked by a group of suspected armed robbers, officials said Monday.
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"Margo's Got Money Troubles" stars on series
Michelle Pfeiffer and Elle Fanning talk with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new series "Margo's Got Money Troubles." The two discuss what drew them to the project and their characters, and what it's like to work together again.
Britney Spears voluntarily checks into rehab after California DUI arrest in March
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
4/12: Sunday Morning - The Money Issue
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?
American Girl: Celebrating girl power
Founded in 1986, American Girl has created dolls, books and accessories that tell the stories of young girls in every American era. On the toy's 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood.
Scarlett Johansson on becoming a skin care mogul
The actress has played many roles in her career – and now, the Tony-winner and two-time Oscar-nominee has taken on another: launching her new line of products, called The Outset, designed for people with sensitive skin (like hers).
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New warning over AI
Former AI company founder and CEO Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" to break down Anthropic's report about one of its AI models, Claude Mythos Preview. In the report, the company warned the program was "too powerful" to be released to the public and it worried about the program, which is designed to find security flaws in software, falling into the "wrong hands."
Sam Altman voices safety concerns
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, shared a personal blog post and photo of his family saying, "In the hopes that it might dissuade the next person from throwing a Molotov cocktail at our house, no matter what they think of me," following an attack outside his home last week. Altman suggested the incident was connected to the broader debate over AI, saying, "we should deescalate the rhetoric and tactics."
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.
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Extended interview: Sen. Dave McCormick on AI
In this web exclusive, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) talks with Robert Costa about how energy and the rise in artificial intelligence go hand-in-hand; America's rivalry with China over AI; and nuclear power.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Knife attack that killed 3 girls could have been prevented, U.K. inquiry finds
The attack sparked nationwide riots and was one of the most shocking acts of violence in recent British history.
Swalwell reacts as more allegations emerge
Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell is facing more allegations of sexual misconduct. CBS News Sacramento's Julie Watts reports.
Latest on Swalwell amid assault allegations
Campaign colleagues and other lawmakers are calling for California Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, to step down from Congress as more details emerge about sexual misconduct allegations against him. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Lynette Hooker texts to friend about husband
Lynette Hooker's text messages to a friend in 2024, following her split with husband Brian Hooker, are emerging as questions linger about her disappearance in the Bahamas. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Premier League soccer player killed in attack on team bus in Ghana
Dominic Frimpong was killed after the team's bus was attacked by a group of suspected armed robbers, officials said Monday.
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Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
How an 8-year-old designed a zero-gravity indicator for Artemis II
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew stakes their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Trump on Iran, Pope Leo comments
President Trump addressed reporters at the White House on Monday, taking questions about Iran and his criticisms of Pope Leo XIV. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest on President Trump's comments at an event on his policy to tax tips.
Middle East expert on Strait of Hormuz
Jon B. Alterman, the Zbigniew Brzezinski chair in global security and geostrategy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump deletes AI image depicting him as Jesus
President Trump deleted a social media post depicting him as Jesus Christ after receiving widespread backlash over the AI-generated image. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.
Strait of Hormuz blockade ramps up tensions
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain strained as President Trump said the U.S. military would blockade the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman, a former CIA officer and Marine Corps veteran, joins with more.
Social media AI image depicts Trump as Jesus
President Trump received backlash over an AI image shared on his social media account that depicts Mr. Trump as Jesus Christ. The photo was posted after Mr. Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.