March for Our Lives protests held amid recent mass shootings
Speaker after speaker in Washington, D.C., called on senators to act or face being voted out of office.
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Speaker after speaker in Washington, D.C., called on senators to act or face being voted out of office.
Protesters in cities across the United States took to the streets to demand gun control legislation in the wake of several deadly mass shootings. Skyler Henry has more.
The U.S. House this week approved a wide-ranging gun control bill that has little chance of passing the Senate.
Thousands of people are expected to attend "March For Our Lives" rallies across the nation Saturday demanding stricter gun laws. Zoe Touray, a member of "March For Our Lives," and a mass school shooting survivor, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss the protests.
Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo is speaking out more than two weeks after 19 students and 2 teachers were killed in a mass shooting. He said he was not aware of 911 calls from inside the classroom and didn't believe he was in charge of the scene. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Pete Arredondo defended himself in his first extensive remarks since the massacre. The police response to the shooting has been heavily criticized.
A New York Times investigation into the Uvalde school massacre has exposed new details on law enforcement's response as injured victims waited for help inside the school. Congressman Tony Gonzales, a Republican who represents Uvalde, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with his reaction to that and why he voted against House legislation to tighten gun laws.
The student-led group, “March For Our Lives,” has scheduled gun safety protests across the country this Saturday. One of the group's founders explains to “CBS Mornings” how Uvalde prompted a return to the nation's streets and why there is hope that change will come this time.
The March For Our Lives movement was founded in 2018 after the deadly school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
The House passed new sweeping gun restrictions largely along partisan lines Wednesday, hours after the House Reform and Oversight Committee heard heart-wrenching testimony from an 11-year-old survivor of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Alex Gangitano, a staff writer at the Hill, joined CBS News for more on Congress' efforts to curb gun violence.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, now a partner with the Paul, Weiss law firm, joined CBS News to discuss a controversial proposal to share graphic images of victims of AR-15 shootings in order to "awaken" the public and push lawmakers to enact gun law reforms.
The legislation passed mainly along party lines 223-204, with five Republicans joining all but two of the Democrats.
Miah Cerrillo, a 4th grader at Robb Elementary School, recalled smearing herself in a classmate's blood to appear as if she were dead.
A California man is facing federal charges for the attempted murder of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Police say he was arrested near Kavanaugh's home armed with a gun and knife. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the latest on the case.
Doctors, families of victims, and survivors of mass shootings testified before the House Oversight Committee during a hearing on gun violence. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on the emotional testimony, and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on possible gun legislation on Capitol Hill.
The Justice Department has announced a team to review the law enforcement response to the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Ralph Cilento, a retired NYPD lieutenant commander and adjunct professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the missteps by the police.
A fourth grader at Robb Elementary School testified to lawmakers about what she did to survive as she watched a gunman kill her teacher and classmates. An Uvalde doctor described in graphic detail how bullets destroyed the bodies of the young victims. Nikole Killion reports.
Miah Cerillo, a fourth grader who survived the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, testified before the House Oversight and Reform Committee today. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano also spoke with Robin Lloyd, the managing director at Giffords, an organization that aims to end gun violence.
Miah Cerrillo, a fourth grader who survived the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and Felix and Kimberly Rubio, whose daughter was killed in the shooting, delivered emotional testimony before a House committee hearing on gun violence on Wednesday. Watch their statements.
Miah Cerrillo, the 11-year-old girl who covered herself in a classmate's blood and played dead during the Uvalde, Texas school shooting will speak to lawmakers Wednesday morning at a hearing about gun violence. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on what to expect from that hearing, as well as progress on bipartisan gun control talks and actor Matthew McConaughey's push for gun legislation.
Arnulfo Reyes said he was gathering his fourth-grade students under a table when he saw the gunman enter the classroom.
Actor Matthew McConaughey, who is from Uvalde, Texas, gave an impassioned speech at the White House about the 21 victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting and the need for gun reform. Nancy Cordes reports.
Former Texas Congressman Will Hurd, a Republican who represented the district where the Uvalde elementary school shooting happened, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss what needs to happen on gun control laws in Congress and his New York Times op-ed piece advocating for change.
The head of the Texas Department of Public Safety has said Pete Arredondo made the "wrong decision" to not order officers to breach the classroom more quickly to confront the gunman.
The Department of Homeland Security warns that online extremist forums are encouraging copycat attacks in the wake of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga about the threat posed by potential copycats.
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
The Senate is moving forward with Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday, despite President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
President Trump is holding a news conference to wrap up the Group of Seven summit in France.
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
The Senate is moving forward with Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday, despite President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
A new law in New York makes it the eighth state to provide a path for coerced debt relief for survivors of domestic violence.
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas.
President Trump is holding a news conference to wrap up the Group of Seven summit in France.
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
The Senate is moving forward with Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday, despite President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George is holding a lead with 64% of ballots counted.
President Trump is holding a news conference to wrap up the Group of Seven summit in France.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
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The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Iran as President Trump touts a framework agreement with Tehran to end the monthslong conflict.
Durand Bernarr talks about collaborations in his music, why his new album's title is a tribute to his father and his music journey since his viral Grammy speech earlier this year.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins are set to headline America250's "America's Block Party Concert," with Queen Latifah set to host. Rosie Rios, the chair of America250, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Harlan Coben talks about casting for the Netflix adaptation of his 2023 bestselling novel "I Will Find You." The series stars Sam Worthington, who describes how fatherhood impacted him in his role and how he sees his character.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
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.
Anthropic's senior staff is planning to meet with White House officials amid a recent dispute over the company's safety measures. Maria Curi, a tech reporter for Axios, has more.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
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NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The FBI says it foiled a plot to attack Sunday's UFC event at the White House. Court records detail an alleged plot to use drones carrying explosives and snipers to target certain event attendees. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Rex Heuermann, the man who pleaded guilty in April to the Gilgo Beach murders, is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. Tom Hanson reports on how the case unfolded.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
"We want to tell the American people what's in this deal," Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Mornings," adding that the public can expect to see the contents of the deal between Wednesday and Friday. Ed O'Keefe reports, and Imtiaz Tyab has more on President Trump's comments about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones entered the Republican runoff for Georgia governor as the frontrunner, backed by President Trump, but billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson has won the runoff, according to a CBS News projection. Jackson will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November general election. CBS News political director Fin Daniel Gómez reports.
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There are more than 800 confirmed cases of Ebola in central Africa and nearly 200 of those patients have died. Ramy Inocencio has more on the effort to control the spread.