Hungary's Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after 16 years in power
Partial official results show opposition leader Peter Magyar's party dominating the vote, in a bombshell election result with repercussions around Europe and beyond.
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Netanyahu facing tough reelection campaign
Hungary's Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in what he called a painful election. Meanwhile, in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing strong opposition ahead of a vote for his reelection coming up in the fall. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Is Hungarian leader and MAGA darling Viktor Orbán about to be ousted?
The latest polls indicate that Viktor Orbán, an international ally of President Trump, and his Fidedz party are trailing the rival Tisza party.
Vance praises Hungary's Orbán, accuses EU of influencing election
Vice President JD Vance visited Hungary to show support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a self-proclaimed proponent of "illiberal democracy."
Vance calls Iran ceasefire a "fragile truce," says some inside Iran are "lying"
Vice President JD Vance made the remarks in Hungary, where he is supporting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Tuesday ahead of Orbán's reelection bid.
Vance's message to Iran during Hungary visit
Vice President JD Vance visited Hungary and met with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, where he weighed in on Iran and the latest U.S. strike on Kharg Island as he endorsed Orbán ahead of a key election. CBS News' Olivia Gazis has more.
JD Vance visits Hungary's Viktor Orbán
Vice President JD Vance visited Hungary to endorse right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the country's upcoming high-stakes election. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
U.S., Hungary sign civil nuclear deal as Trump deepens ties with Orbán
Many of Hungary's neighbors say Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is eroding democracy, but President Trump is forging closer relations with the Putin ally.
Rubio meets Hungarian PM Orbán in Budapest
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Monday as he wrapped up his visit to Europe. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports.
USDA complying with order to pay SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced it will pay out SNAP benefits in full, following a court order to do so. The Justice Department has appealed the ruling. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.
Hungary's Orbán on Ukraine-Russia war
President Trump hosted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the White House on Friday, where they took questions from reporters on the Ukraine-Russia war and relations within the European Union. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Hungary's leader Orbán calls planned Trump-Putin summit "great news"
Hungary's strongman leader Viktor Orbán calls Trump's announcement of a meeting with Putin in his country great news for "peace-loving people."
U.S. lifts travel restrictions on Hungarian citizens
The Biden administration in 2021 imposed restrictions on Hungarian passport holders born outside of Hungary.
CPAC comes to Europe, highlighting alliance of Trump and global right
Trump administration officials, MAGA influencers and far-right leaders gathered in Poland and Hungary this week for CPAC, the Conservative Political Action Conference.
Full interview: Balázs Orbán, political director for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Balázs Orbán, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's political director, on February 21, 2025.
Orbán's political director on Trump and more
Many well-known figures in conservative politics are delivering remarks at this year's CPAC, and not all are from the U.S. Balázs Orbán, political director and adviser to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, took the stage Thursday and later spoke with CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan about the growing alliance between U.S. and Hungary conservatives.
Waltz: Orbán "clearly has a good relationship with Trump"
Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL), selected by Donald Trump to be the national security adviser in the new administration, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that far-right Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán "clearly has a good relationship" with the president-elect and that will be key to ending the war in Ukraine.
Inside Viktor Orbán's not-so-secret mission to elect Trump
Beyond the close public relationship between former President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is what sources have described as frequent exchanges delving deeply into political and governing strategy.
What JD Vance has said about U.S. foreign policy
Here's a look at what Ohio Senator JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has said about some of the major international issues they would have to deal with if they win in November.
Hungary's far right PM Viktor Orbán visits Trump after NATO summit
Hungary's nationalist prime minister, Viktor Orbán, traveled to Florida and met with former President Donald Trump following the NATO summit in Washington.
Full interview: Orbán's political director
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Balázs Orbán, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's political director, on July 11, 2024
Viktor Orbán's political director on Ukraine
As world leaders depart the NATO summit in Washington, D.C., Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will stop Thursday night at Mar-a-Lago to meet with former President Donald Trump. The problematic NATO ally has also become an icon within certain factions of the American conservative movement. His political director, Balázs Orbán, spoke with CBS News' Margaret Brennan ahead of the meeting.
Wait continues for Trump VP announcement
Donald Trump's pick for a running mate could be announced at any moment with Sen. Tim Scott, Gov. Doug Burgum, Sen. J.D. Vance and Sen. Marco Rubio seemingly the finalists for the role. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on that and the visit Trump is having with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Trump meeting with Hungary's Viktor Orban
Former President Donald Trump is expected to host Hungary's Viktor Orban at Mar-a-Lago Thursday, Bloomberg reports, less than a week after the Hungarian prime minister met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Orban has also held recent meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Stoltenberg: Orbán's visit to Moscow does not change NATO's position
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg tells "Face the Nation" that although far-right Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently visited Moscow, "that doesn't change the common decisions" the alliance has made regarding Ukraine. "The reality is that we are able to make decisions on how we are going to step up our support to Ukraine because we all want peace" Stoltenberg said.
Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.
Trump extends ceasefire in Iran indefinitely
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
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Parents of slain Loyola student Sheridan Gorman say, "We've got to make changes"
Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola freshman, was shot and killed in Chicago last month and an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela is under arrest.
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Trump extends ceasefire as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks remains
With a two-week ceasefire set to expire and Iran balking at the resumption of peace talks, President Trump said he would be extending the deadline to allow for Iran to "come up with a unified proposal."
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress before hearing on sanctions
The Florida Democrat stepped down shortly before a House Ethics Committee hearing to determine whether she should be punished.
Lawmakers demand answers at hearing on hospice fraud
Congress asks experts, advocates and victims how to combat hospice fraud, after a CBS News investigation uncovered widespread signs of potential fraud in California.
FBI investigating deaths, disappearances of staff at government labs
The disappearances and deaths of 10 government workers tied to nuclear or space technology have sparked speculation online. President Trump said the cases are "hopefully, coincidence."
Will gas dip below $3 a gallon this year? Here's what experts think.
It could take months for U.S. gas prices to recede to their level before the outbreak of war in Iran, economists and energy experts say.
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Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
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Parents of slain Loyola student Sheridan Gorman say, "We've got to make changes"
Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola freshman, was shot and killed in Chicago last month and an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela is under arrest.
Louisiana shooting exposes "dangerous gaps" in domestic violence, gun laws
After the mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, advocates are urging policymakers to reform domestic violence and gun control legislation.
Contract reveals fundraising deal for Trump's East Wing overhaul
The agreement, which was signed this fall, ensures donor anonymity, establishes a fee structure and institutes a ban on foreign contributions.
Florida opens criminal probe over ChatGPT's alleged role in FSU shooting
Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI after reviewing conversation logs between ChatGPT and a Florida State University student accused of killing two people last year.
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Meta failed to protect social media users from scam ads, lawsuit alleges
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
UPS, FedEx and DHL file for tariff refunds. What it means for consumers.
Shippers have pledged to share refunds with customers who paid tariffs once the government issues refunds.
Will gas dip below $3 a gallon this year? Here's what experts think.
It could take months for U.S. gas prices to recede to their level before the outbreak of war in Iran, economists and energy experts say.
Kevin Warsh testifies that the Fed will remain "strictly independent"
Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.
Who will run the Federal Reserve if the Senate doesn't confirm Trump's pick?
President Trump is fighting to reshape the Federal Reserve by replacing Chair Jerome Powell with Kevin Warsh — but if the Senate doesn't confirm Warsh by next month, it's not clear who will run the nation's central bank.
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Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
Contract reveals fundraising deal for Trump's East Wing overhaul
The agreement, which was signed this fall, ensures donor anonymity, establishes a fee structure and institutes a ban on foreign contributions.
Lawmakers demand answers at hearing on hospice fraud
Congress asks experts, advocates and victims how to combat hospice fraud, after a CBS News investigation uncovered widespread signs of potential fraud in California.
Trump extends ceasefire in Iran indefinitely
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
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Trump says U.K.'s Starmer can "recover" as Epstein scandal hits him again
Trump says British leader Keir Starmer has "time to recover" from the latest scandal over his decision to tap an Epstein associate as his U.S. ambassador.
Iran war shows "era of fossil fuel security is over," says U.K energy secretary
President Trump recently encouraged the U.K. to "drill baby, drill" in the oil-rich North Sea.
NATO intercepts Russian bombers and fighter jets over Baltic Sea
The Russian mission included two supersonic Tu-22M3s, as well as about 10 fighters, the French detachment said.
Mass murder trial in El Salvador for almost 500 alleged MS-13 members
Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members, including several alleged leaders, are on trial collectively in El Salvador, accused of thousands of murders.
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Trump extends ceasefire as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks remains
With a two-week ceasefire set to expire and Iran balking at the resumption of peace talks, President Trump said he would be extending the deadline to allow for Iran to "come up with a unified proposal."
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Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Details on charges against D4vd in teen's death
Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer D4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
What to know on the "Matlock" season finale
"Matlock" stars Skye P. Marshall and Jason Ritter join CBS News with more clues ahead of the show's season finale.
Indigo Girls' member reveals incurable medical disorder affecting her voice
Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo The Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two incurable movement disorders that will forever change the way that she sings.
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Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
John Ternus to become Apple CEO
Tim Cook announced he would be stepping down as Apple CEO on Monday. Jo Ling Kent reports on John Ternus, the mechanical engineer preparing to take the wheel.
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.
Where does Apple go after Tim Cook?
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in September after 15 years at the helm of the company. CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue joins to discuss Cook's legacy and where Apple's future could lead.
Florida opens criminal probe over ChatGPT's alleged role in FSU shooting
Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI after reviewing conversation logs between ChatGPT and a Florida State University student accused of killing two people last year.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
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DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its nonprofit investigations into extremist groups. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
New details about Mexican pyramid shooting
Mexican authorities say a gunman atop the Pyramid of the Moon, one of Mexico's most popular archaeological sites, shot at tourists and taunted first responders on Monday. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports on the new details.
Louisiana shooting exposes "dangerous gaps" in domestic violence, gun laws
After the mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, advocates are urging policymakers to reform domestic violence and gun control legislation.
FBI investigating missing staff at labs
The FBI is investigating possible connections in the cases of 10 missing or dead scientists and staff who worked at sensitive nuclear or space technology laboratories. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Florida opens criminal probe over ChatGPT's alleged role in FSU shooting
Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI after reviewing conversation logs between ChatGPT and a Florida State University student accused of killing two people last year.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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What is "nuclear dust"?
Over the past several days, President Trump has made multiple statements on the U.S. goal to seize Iran's "nuclear dust." "The Daily Report" dives into what the president means by "nuclear dust" and how much Iran has. Will Todman, the chief of staff of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department at CSIS, has more analysis.
Op-ed author on "The Economics of Religion"
New data shows young men are showing a renewed interest in religion. CBS News contributor Roland Fryer wrote a piece for the Wall Street Journal arguing that religions thrive when they demand more of their participants. He joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Iran war puts medical supply chain at risk
The war with Iran has disrupted one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, and the global pharmaceutical supply is getting caught in the middle. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more details.