Trump criticizes both Putin and Zelenskyy as he pushes for Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump continued his criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy but turned the tables and also criticized Russia's Vladimir Putin as he pressed for a Ukraine war ceasefire.
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Russia targets Ukrainian military hospital as Trump lashes out at Putin
President Trump offered his most critical comments at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine.
McConnell blasts Trump's handling of Ukraine
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell took a shot at the Trump administration for how it has handled the war in Ukraine. He said the president and his advisers are pursuing an "illusionary peace" and that we're headed toward "a headline that reads, 'Russia wins, America loses.'" Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to discuss.
Putin floats idea of temporary government for Ukraine, without Zelenskyy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed putting Ukraine under temporary governance under the U.N. umbrella as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement of the three-year-old war.
France, U.K. lead charge to keep Europe united behind Ukraine
European leaders meet again to discuss Ukraine's security, and their own, with Trump pulling back and Russia "playing games."
Black Sea deal announced for Ukraine, Russia
The White House announced Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop fighting in the Black Sea to enable shipping. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Ukraine-Russia ceasefire is "far off," expert says
Negotiators from the U.S. and Russia held a marathon round of talks to end Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine. The Saudi Arabia meeting lasted about 12 hours, with no word on any concrete agreement. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins to discuss.
Zelenskyy calls for pressure on Putin as U.S. pushes for limited truce
U.S. officials are meeting separately with Ukrainian and Russian officials in hopes of hammering out a partial ceasefire in the 3-year war in Ukraine.
What's next for Ukraine-Russia war
President Trump expressed optimism about his separate calls this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Nina Khrushcheva, professor in the Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs of International Affairs at the New School, joined CBS News to discuss the calls and what happens next between Russia and Ukraine.
Zelenskyy to address European leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to deliver a virtual address to European Union leaders in Brussels Thursday, a day after speaking with President Trump about Ukraine's war with Russia. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.
Trump teases possible Xi Jinping visit
President Trump says his Chinese counterpart will visit Washington, D.C., in the "not so distant future." Jennifer Welch, chief geoeconomics analyst at Bloomberg, and Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, join "America Decides" to discuss what that visit could mean amid brewing trade tensions.
Trump doubles down on judicial criticisms
President Trump is doubling down on his criticisms of the judicial branch. Since he took office, there have been several cases of federal judges temporarily stopping the administration from dismantling agencies or firing government employees. Plaintiffs, such as employee unions and nonprofits, have questioned the legality of these moves, many of which are still being argued in court. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports, and CBS News Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on the case over deportation flights to El Salvador.
Takeaways from Trump-Zelenskyy call
President Trump held what he called a "very good" call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday. The two men focused on the partial agreement made with Russian President Vladimir Putin just a day before. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Charlie D'Agata report on what happens next in the ceasefire talks.
White House outlines Trump call with Zelenskyy
During Wednesday's press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt read out the White House's take on President Trump's phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Trump call with Zelenskyy: What we know
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy both say the call they held Wednesday morning was good. It came a day after Mr. Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Russia's war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on the war and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest from the White House.
Russia strikes Ukraine hospital hours after Trump speaks with Putin
Hours after Trump said Putin had agreed to halt attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, air raid sirens rang out and a drone hit a hospital in eastern Ukraine.
Trump says call with Zelenskyy was very good
President Trump held a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wednesday morning that he described in a social media post as very good. Mr. Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin Tuesday as the administration pushes for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has more.
Trump speaking with Zelenskyy
President Trump is speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wednesday morning after holding a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about the war in Ukraine. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more on Trump and Putin's call and Brian Taylor, director of the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs at Syracuse University, joins CBS News with analysis.
Ukraine's reaction to Trump and Putin's call
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he plans to speak with President Trump Wednesday in the wake of Mr. Trump's Tuesday call with Russian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on that and the president's continued attacks against a federal judge who issued a court order to stop the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to carry out deportations.
Arab world condemns Israel for Gaza strikes
The Arab world is condemning Israel after it launched a new series of deadly airstrikes across Gaza, shattering a fragile ceasefire that's been in place since January. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.
What Putin asked of Trump in Ukraine call
President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin spoke for at least 90 minutes Tuesday about what it would take to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Details from Trump and Putin's 90-minute call
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a call Tuesday about the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the call and Mark Cancian, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with analysis.
Inside Trump's call with Vladimir Putin
President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held a call Tuesday about the war in Ukraine amid continued fighting there. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more on what we know about the call and Nina Khrushcheva, a professor of international affairs at the New School, joined CBS News with analysis.
What Putin and Trump might be discussing
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are speaking Tuesday about the war in Ukraine. While Putin has said he accepts the idea of a ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy does not believe Putin is ready to end the war. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Holly Williams have more.
What to watch for in Trump-Putin talks
President Trump is expected to speak with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about a possible ceasefire deal with Ukraine. As negotiators work to end the war, Mr. Trump said they are already discussing "dividing up certain assets." Daniel Fried, former U.S. ambassador to Poland, joins "America Decides" with analysis.
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Iran lashes out with missiles as Israel says war still intensifying
Iran retaliates for Israel's latest assassinations as Trump and Netanyahu give no indication the war is about to let up, 19 days in.
Trump hasn't decided on sending Americans after Iran's nuclear material, sources say
The Pentagon has prepared multiple options for President Trump as potential next steps in the Iran war.
Gabbard says Iranian regime is "intact but largely degraded" at Senate hearing
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told senators that the Iranian regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded" by ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Sen. Rand Paul confronts Sen. Markwayne Mullin at heated hearing
Sen. Markwayne Mullin appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee as the Senate considers his confirmation to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary.
Official warns some airports could shut down if TSA sick calls climb
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security don't receive funding.
Trump's judicial confirmations show signs of slowing compared to first-term boom
President Trump is likely to make less of an impact on the federal bench in his second term because of fewer vacancies, a slower pace of retirements and the potential for Democrats to regain control of the Senate in November.
Paul calls Mullin a "man with anger issues" in confirmation hearing
Sen. Markwayne Mullin is appearing before the Committee on Homeland Security after President Donald Trump nominated him to replace Kristi Noem as the Homeland Security Secretary.
Who is Josh D'Amaro, the new CEO of Disney?
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USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
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Travelers hoping to bypass some of the increasingly long wait times at U.S. airports can enroll in the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program, which is now operating at 65 locations.
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Paul calls Mullin a "man with anger issues" in confirmation hearing
Sen. Markwayne Mullin is appearing before the Committee on Homeland Security after President Donald Trump nominated him to replace Kristi Noem as the Homeland Security Secretary.
Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
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Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
WNBA, players' union reach agreement in principle on new pact
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
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Trump hasn't decided on sending Americans after Iran's nuclear material, sources say
The Pentagon has prepared multiple options for President Trump as potential next steps in the Iran war.
Paul calls Mullin a "man with anger issues" in confirmation hearing
Sen. Markwayne Mullin is appearing before the Committee on Homeland Security after President Donald Trump nominated him to replace Kristi Noem as the Homeland Security Secretary.
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Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
Federal judge strikes down Arkansas Ten Commandments in public schools law
An Arkansas law requiring that the Ten Commandments be prominently displayed in public school classrooms has been struck down by a federal judge.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
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.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
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A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
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.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Trump hasn't decided on sending Americans after Iran's nuclear material, sources say
The Pentagon has prepared multiple options for President Trump as potential next steps in the Iran war.
Children discover mysterious ancient skeleton next to playground
The skeleton is the latest in a series of bodies discovered in the city of Dijon that were mysteriously buried in a seated position while facing west.
Belgian soldiers to protect Jewish sites as Iran war fuels antisemitism
Italian soldiers are patrolling Rome's ancient Jewish quarter and Belgian troops will help secure Jewish sites as an official warns the threat of antisemitic violence "is very real."
Woman hospitalized after being startled by humanoid robot
Video widely shared online showed a woman angrily confronting a robot as it waved its metallic arms at her, while a crowd of onlookers gathered around.
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Iran lashes out with missiles as Israel says war still intensifying
Iran retaliates for Israel's latest assassinations as Trump and Netanyahu give no indication the war is about to let up, 19 days in.
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Behind the rise of The Last Dinner Party
The band The Last Dinner Party is coming to the U.S. next week to tour its second album, "From the Pyre." The members of the band spoke to Anthony Mason about how they met, their rapid rise to fame and the support they've had along the way.
Inside the Vanity Fair Oscar party
For more than 30 years, Vanity Fair has thrown an exclusive Oscar's after party. This year, the magazine's new global editorial director Mark Guiducci decided to trim the guest list, didn't allow press inside and even required guests to put a sticker over their phone camera for privacy. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" and gives an up-close look at the party.
Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
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Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
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How the military is using AI in war
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Landmark social media trial continues
A verdict could come as soon as Tuesday in the landmark trial against Meta and Google for allegedly fueling social media addictions. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson has 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.
U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims
A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
Solar farm development faces pushback
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Kouri Richins found guilty on all charges
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, was found guilty on all charges Monday, including aggravated murder. Her sentencing is now set for May and she faces the possibility of life in prison.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
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Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
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Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
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Sen. Ron Wyden questioned Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard about the intelligence agencies' assessment of Iran's capability of striking neighboring countries and blocking the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S. and Israel attacked the country.
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Key details from Markwayne Mullin hearing
Sen. Markwayne Mullin's Senate confirmation hearing to replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem began Wednesday with contentious remarks from Sen. Rand Paul. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
Warner presses Gabbard at Senate hearing
Sen. Mark Warner questioned Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard about her involvement with the FBI search at a Georgia elections office, foreign interference and why she omitted a portion of her prepared opening statement that said, "As a result of Operation Midnight Hammer, Iran's nuclear enrichment program was obliterated."
Ex-CIA official slams Kent's resignation
CBS News contributor and former CIA assistant director for counterterrorism Joseph Zacks slammed Joe Kent's resignation as director of the National Counterterrorism Center. "What troubles me even more in [Kent's] resignation is that he in fact, in my opinion, put a segment of the United States citizenry in danger," Zacks said.