Democrats invite fired federal workers to Trump's address to Congress
The firings were part of the sweeping cuts spurred by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
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A Psychedelic Journey | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Thousands of veterans are traveling overseas seeking relief at psychedelic retreats. Sunday, Anderson Cooper follows nine veterans on a psychedelic journey to the west coast of Mexico.
One of last surviving Tuskegee Airmen dies at 100
Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, died this week at his home in Michigan. He was 100.
Doug Collins confirmed as veterans affairs secretary
Collins has promised to cut regulations across the department and elevate the quality of care for veterans.
U.S. veterans cross the border for psychedelic treatment in Mexico
A growing number of U.S veterans, desperate to treat PTSD, are turning to psychedelics. They're headed to other countries, where the drugs are more accessible for help.
Veterans with PTSD travel to other countries to access psychedelics
60 Minutes joined U.S. veterans with PTSD as they attend a week-long psychedelic retreat in Mexico. Nearly a year later, most of the vets say the experience with psilocybin was life-changing.
Vietnam vet finds purpose as the "Honey-Do Dude"
After his retirement, and following the death of his wife, Danny Chauvin of Mississippi was looking for purpose. He had served in the Army in Vietnam and been treated for PTSD and depression, and knew he needed to keep busy. So, he posted a note to Facebook offering his services as a handyman, and everything changed. Steve Hartman has his story in "On the Road."
Pentagon reaches settlement with LGBTQ+ vets
The Pentagon has reached a historic legal settlement with more than 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that would create "new and simpler processes to obtain updated discharge records and potential upgrades to Honorable Discharge status." CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod has the details.
Trump attends 125th Army-Navy game with key allies
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Would Hegseth ban women from combat?
Many veterans are concerned that Pete Hegseth would bar women from serving in ground-based combat units. CBS News' James LaPorta breaks down the concerns.
Army broadcast journalist credits MACV for getting her life back on track
Susan Budzyna Klein was exposed to life in the military at an early age. Klein traveled around the country with her dad before she joined the United States Army as a broadcast journalist and public affairs specialist.
Reaction to Pete Hegseth's latest controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his attorney have denied any wrongdoing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane report on the mixed response from GOP senators.
Trump transition team on Hegseth
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is dismissing misconduct concerns surrounding Pete Hegseth's past. CBS News' Nancy Cordes breaks down how the former president's team is reacting to reports of Hegseth's behavior while running several organizations to benefit veterans.
Pete Hegseth speaks after New Yorker report
CBS News has confirmed that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to serve as the next U.S. defense secretary, was forced to step down from a previous leadership role with a nonprofit due to accusations of financial mismanagement, sexual impropriety and repeated intoxication while on the job. "The New Yorker" first reported the allegations. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Hegseth on Capitol Hill.
How Clydesdale horses support non-profit
Folds of Honor is a non-profit that provides scholarships for the families of fallen and disabled military members and first responders. The organization says no partner is too big or too small — and one key partner’s size is undeniable. Dana Jacobson reports on how Clydesdale horses help support the group’s mission.
Detroit Lions help remodel home for disabled veteran
Kingsley Ifezue, 39, was honored, alongside his wife and two daughters.
"Dustoff" crews receive Congressional Gold Medal
During the Vietnam War, U.S. Army medevac teams flew into hostile combat areas, rescuing an estimated 900,000 wounded soldiers and Vietnamese civilians over the course of 11 years. Nearly 50 years on, those helicopter pilots and medics were awarded with the Congressional Gold Medal this week. Janet Shamlian reports.
How a U.S. Army veteran went from battlefields to mushroom farming
Former U.S. Army convoy commander Stephen Robinson is part of a new crop of "urban farmers": veterans turning to farming after fighting.
Pa. veteran shares story of breaking barriers as a woman during WWII
Women couldn't serve in combat roles during WWII, but thousands like 100-year-old Mae Warner joined the military in other ways to support troops fighting overseas.
How two California men were united by patriotism and a weathered flag
A weathered American flag outside 66-year-old Napoleon Fuller's Menifee, California home connected him with a Vietnam veteran. That connection gave him a renewed sense of pride.
Iraq War veteran Joe Dan Worley's purposeful life
Twenty years after being grievously wounded in the Battle of Fallujah, losing his left leg to a roadside bomb, the battlefield medic has recovered from his traumatic injuries, grown his family, and turned to music to honor his fallen comrades.
How the Budweiser Clydesdales help honor veterans and military families
The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales have partnered with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit helping military families, for more than 14 years.
Honoring women, the "forgotten" Vietnam veterans on Veterans Day
About 7,000 U.S. women served overseas as nurses during the Vietnam War. These veterans are working to ensure their contributions are honored on Veterans Day 2024.
How the Budweiser Clydesdales help veterans
The Budweiser Clydesdales, famous for their Super Bowl appearances, have been part of American culture for more than 90 years. Dana Jacobson visits their home in Missouri to see how these iconic horses are bred, trained, and help support veterans.
A veteran opened a garage in North Dakota - and a lifeline was born.
With a tiny volunteer staff of gearheads and veterans, North Dakota's Miracles for Vets has given away 45 vehicles to veterans — for free.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
After Lindsay Clancy mistrial, what happens next?
Here's what may happen next after a mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder case.
Smuggler who used tunnel under U.S.-Mexico border pleads guilty
Prosecutors said Mexican smuggler Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez helped run an illicit operation that charged migrants as much as $30,000 to cross into the U.S.
Trump to take Qatari Air Force One to Ireland, sources say
The September trip will be the first time the new plane is flown overseas since Mr. Trump traveled to Turkey for a NATO summit.
Indictment details alleged lies by ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting
The federal indictment against ICE officer Christian Castro has been unsealed, detailing charges accusing him of lying to investigators about a north Minneapolis shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in January.
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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
American automakers urge Congress to ban Chinese vehicle sales in U.S.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
Gas prices surge just before Labor Day, as diesel hits record high
Diesel hit a record of $5.85 a gallon Friday, eclipsing its prior mark of $5.81, set in June 2022.
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Smuggler who used tunnel under U.S.-Mexico border pleads guilty
Prosecutors said Mexican smuggler Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez helped run an illicit operation that charged migrants as much as $30,000 to cross into the U.S.
Trump to take Qatari Air Force One to Ireland, sources say
The September trip will be the first time the new plane is flown overseas since Mr. Trump traveled to Turkey for a NATO summit.
Trump is sitting on a $400 million war chest. But how will he spend it?
Securing American Greatness, a nonprofit with ties to Mr. Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc., unveiled its first ads to air nationwide.
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Illinois senators blast FAA for holding air traffic controller raises "hostage"
The Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act set aside $140 million to give controllers a 3.8% pay raise, but they have so far only received the 1% raise given to all government employees.
Trump names new acting Army secretary after Driscoll resigns
President Trump has named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary, following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
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Is a far-right party on the precipice of power in a German state?
AfD Saxony-Anhalt is a racist extremist group, according to the German state's intelligence agency. The party may well trounce its rivals in this weekend's state election.
Andrew Tate indicted on trafficking, money laundering charges by Romanian prosecutors
Romanian prosecutors have indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors and money laundering.
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Price of diesel in U.S. hits record as Vance downplays Iran war impact
Vance says gas prices could have been "much higher were it not for our efforts," as the Iran war pushes pump prices to expected Labor Day weekend records.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
2 Nepal workers rescued from tunnel 9 days after floods; more voices heard
Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel as emergency teams continued efforts to reach others believed to be trapped and still alive inside, officials said.
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Wahlberg and Abdul-Mateen talk "By Any Means"
The murders of real civil rights activists in Mississippi inspired "By All Means," a crime thriller which explores the two figures working to build trust and serve justice. Stars Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joined "CBS Mornings" to share their experience with the film.
KIND Snacks founder on his new podcast
"Shark Tank" judge and KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new podcast, "Build or Break," where he sits down with fellow entrepreneurs and industry disruptors.
Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, a feminist icon and a pioneer in the women's liberation movement, has died at 92. CBS News' Jarred Hill looks back at her historic career.
Adria Arjona talks career, "Onslaught" role
Adria Arjona sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new movie, "Onslaught," and working with Michael B. Jordan on "The Thomas Crown Affair."
Artists sue AI-generated music company
Jason Isbell, Guy Forsyth and other musicians filed a class action lawsuit against Suno, claiming the AI platform used their music to train its model without permission. Jo Ling Kent has more.
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Testing London's first self-driving taxis
The first self-driving taxis have launched in London. Uber has 15 vehicles operating in the city with a required supervisor in the car. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry took an autonomous ride with Wayve co-founder and CEO Alex Kendall, whose AI technology is powering the robotaxis in London's iconic Westminster.
Why NYC is banning AI in some classes
New York City Public Schools is banning the use of artificial intelligence in most classrooms for the next year. New York City Councilman Eric Dinowitz joins with more.
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.
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AI interviews rolling out for some federal hires, sources say
The federal government will shift into using artificial intelligence in the interview process for some job applicants in the coming days, according to U.S. officials.
Hack exposes millions of ID scans on dark web
The FBI is investigating a recent hack that put more than 150 million U.S. and Canadian driver's license scans for sale online. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency joins with more.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer appeals
The state's highest court, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), reviewed Lindsay Clancy's defense's request to stop a mistrial declaration. CBS News has live team coverage.
SJC hearing on possible Clancy mistrial
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, filed an emergency appeal after Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan said he would be declaring a mistrial. The Supreme Judicial Court held a virtual meeting on his appeal.
Indictment details alleged lies by ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting
The federal indictment against ICE officer Christian Castro has been unsealed, detailing charges accusing him of lying to investigators about a north Minneapolis shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in January.
Clancy's lawyer files emergency appeal
Lindsay Clancy's attorney, Kevin Reddington, has filed an emergency appeal before the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts to prevent Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan from calling a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Clancy murder trial jury says it's deadlocked
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial says it's deadlocked and will not be able to reach a verdict in the case. Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan said he will declare a mistrial but issued a one-hour stay. Tony Dokoupil anchored this CBS News special report.
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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.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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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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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer appeals
The state's highest court, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), reviewed Lindsay Clancy's defense's request to stop a mistrial declaration. CBS News has live team coverage.
SJC hearing on possible Clancy mistrial
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, filed an emergency appeal after Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan said he would be declaring a mistrial. The Supreme Judicial Court held a virtual meeting on his appeal.
Clancy's lawyer files emergency appeal
Lindsay Clancy's attorney, Kevin Reddington, has filed an emergency appeal before the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts to prevent Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan from calling a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The history behind Labor Day
Labor Day, a federal holiday, dates back to 1894 and represents the achievements of American workers and the movement for safe and fair labor. Randy Korgan, secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 1932, comments on the history and future of American labor.
Vance on Iran war
Vice President JD Vance says he wouldn't call the conflict with Iran a war and provides more details on the latest tensions with Tehran. CBS News' Aaron MacLean has more.