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President Trump blasts Marjorie Taylor Greene after her "60 Minutes" interview; Supreme Court hears arguments over firing of FTC commissioner.
White House defends second strike on alleged drug boat; New details on National Guard shooting suspect's mental health.
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
The U.S. military used an aircraft painted like a civilian plane during its deadly Sept. 2 attack targeting a boat allegedly transporting drugs, officials say. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
The U.S. military used an aircraft painted like a civilian plane during the Sept. 2 boat strike, two officials confirm. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more details.
The latest reporting on former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's not guilty plea to drug trafficking charges and new details on his capture.
Pentagon officials briefed members of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees on Tuesday about U.S. operations in Venezuela. The closed-door briefings come more than a week after U.S. troops captured now-former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Former Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó fled to the U.S. after a failed coup against Nicolás Maduro in 2019. Guaidó joins "The Takeout" to discuss his hopes for his home country's future now that Maduro is in U.S. custody.
Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is jumping into the race for an Alaska Senate seat. She's likely to face Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan as Democrats look to flip four seats to retake the majority. Molly Ball, an independent political reporter, and Dave Levinthal, senior editor for NOTUS, join to discuss.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will meet with President Trump on Thursday, a White House official said.
President Trump on Sunday issued a warning to Cuba, a close ally of Venezuela that's now cut off from the country's oil shipments. CBS News Pentagon reporter and producer Eleanor Watson has more.
Mexico has become a key fuel supplier to Cuba since Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's capture by the U.S.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado will visit President Trump at the White House on Thursday, a White House official says. Paasha Mahdavi, director of the Energy Governance and Political Economy Lab at UCSB, joins CBS News with analysis.
Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Chuck Rocha join CBS News to weigh in on President Trump's foreign policy approach regarding Venezuela and Greenland.
President Trump is commenting on the safety of U.S. companies that may work in Venezuela to extract oil. This comes as Mr. Trump remarks on Cuba's access to Venezuelan oil. Rebecca Patterson, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins with more.
Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida says that Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has "earned" being in power. Machado will be meeting with President Trump this week.
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, who is also a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said that more military action in Iran would be a "massive mistake." President Trump has been briefed on military options, but no final decision has been made.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it's a "very real possibility" the U.S. could have a financial stake in Venezuelan oil as President Trump hosted oil executives at the White House and has pressed them to reenter Venezuela.
President Trump said, "We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not," earlier this week. But Greenland, a territory of Denmark and a NATO ally, is rejecting the threats. Willie James Inman has more details.
President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.
Southern Command said Marines and sailors launched from the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier for the pre-dawn operation.
The U.S. military seized a fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela. It comes as President Trump met with oil executives about investing in Venezuela's oil industry. Nancy Cordes and Charlie D'Agata have more.
The Trump administration has confirmed that U.S. forces seized another oil tanker linked to Venezuela. It comes as President Trump met with the executives from more than a dozen oil and gas companies on Friday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
A new piece argues that President Trump's base is finding itself at a crossroads, with the "America First" faction splitting off from the president's MAGA ideology. Michael Doran, the author of the piece and director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, joins with his perspective.
President Trump hosted Big Oil executives at the White House on Friday to discuss their potential involvement in his plan to rebuild and control Venezuela's infrastructure. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the details.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
President Trump said several members of his administration were involved in talks with Iran about the ongoing war.
Lawmakers and President Trump appear to be edging closer to a framework to wrap up the Department of Homeland Security shutdown — but a breakthrough has remained out of reach. CBS News contacted every House and Senate office to ask what they're doing to end the shutdown.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
A judge sharply questioned a lawyer for the federal government on Tuesday over the Pentagon's efforts to cut Anthropic's AI out of its classified systems.
Democrats have vowed to keep forcing votes on the issue as they seek public testimony from administration officials.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election for a Florida state House seat on Tuesday, flipping a district that is home to President Trump's estate, Mar-a-Lago.
The pilots killed in a collision between a jetliner and a fire truck on a New York runway have been identified as Capt. Antoine Forrest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther.
The Justice Department's investigation of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve found no evidence of a crime, a federal prosecutor privately conceded under questioning by a judge.
The pilots killed in a collision between a jetliner and a fire truck on a New York runway have been identified as Capt. Antoine Forest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther.
Arielle Konig took the stand to testify against her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, exactly one year after he allegedly tried to kill her by pushing her off a cliff during a hike in Hawaii.
Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election for a Florida state House seat on Tuesday, flipping a district that is home to President Trump's estate, Mar-a-Lago.
Democrats have vowed to keep forcing votes on the issue as they seek public testimony from administration officials.
A judge sharply questioned a lawyer for the federal government on Tuesday over the Pentagon's efforts to cut Anthropic's AI out of its classified systems.
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
The Justice Department's investigation of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve found no evidence of a crime, a federal prosecutor privately conceded under questioning by a judge.
Lawmakers and President Trump appear to be edging closer to a framework to wrap up the Department of Homeland Security shutdown — but a breakthrough has remained out of reach. CBS News contacted every House and Senate office to ask what they're doing to end the shutdown.
Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election for a Florida state House seat on Tuesday, flipping a district that is home to President Trump's estate, Mar-a-Lago.
A judge sharply questioned a lawyer for the federal government on Tuesday over the Pentagon's efforts to cut Anthropic's AI out of its classified systems.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Democrats have vowed to keep forcing votes on the issue as they seek public testimony from administration officials.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
The New Mexico Department of Justice has won a landmark trial against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
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.
The artificial intelligence company Anthropic is challenging the Pentagon in court after the Trump administration designated it a national security risk. Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush, joins with analysis.
The war with Iran is raising cybersecurity concerns in the U.S. Vik Desai, global cybersecurity strategy lead at Accenture, joins CBS News to discuss.
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
Arielle Konig took the stand to testify against her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, exactly one year after he allegedly tried to kill her by pushing her off a cliff during a hike in Hawaii.
The New Mexico Department of Justice has won a landmark trial against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Two weeks after a CBS News investigation into hospice care fraud in California, Congress is now probing the issue. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi is following the story.
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been arrested on murder charges for the shooting death of a Maryland man. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Prosecutors say Jose Medina, who is accused of killing a Loyola University student, missed his first court appearance Monday because he has been hospitalized and is undergoing treatment for tuberculosis. Medina is facing several charges in the fatal shooting, including first-degree murder. DHS says the alleged shooter is a Venezuelan man living in the U.S. illegally.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Trump says Vance and Rubio are involved in talks with Iran; Senate inches toward a potential DHS funding solution.
Hawaii residents continued recovery efforts on Tuesday after the worst flooding in 20 years battered the islands this month.
A debate over what to wear at two different restaurant chains is prompting renewed attention over dress codes. Tony Dokoupil has more.
Arielle Konig faced down the man who allegedly tried to murder her during a birthday hike one year ago, her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig. Matt Gutman reports on the trial.
A huge spike in oil futures trading minutes before President Trump announced talks with Iran is drawing suspicion about insider trading. Jill Schlesinger explains.