07/13: Red and Blue
New polls show Biden leading in key states; Pres. Trump doubles down on push to reopen schools
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White House looks to scale back spending bill
President Biden and congressional Democrats are trying to hammer out an agreement on a reduced price tag for Mr. Biden's social spending bill with the new target being between $1.9 trillion and $2.2 trillion. Meanwhile, the White House unveiled its plans to roll out COVID-19 vaccinations for children between the ages of 5 and 11 in anticipation of authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss.
Trump fires back against Bolton
President Trump criticized his former national security adviser, John Bolton, after Bolton said he's unfit for office. Ben Tracy reports.
Biden slams Trump over COVID-19 response
Joe Biden slammed President Trump's response to the coronavirus outbreak during a speech in Pennsylvania on Wednesday. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee also laid out the steps he would take to reopen the economy safely. Jennifer Epps-Addison, the president and co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Biden facing pressure over VP pick
Joe Biden continues to face enormous pressure to pick a woman of color as his running mate. Ed O'Keefe joins Major Garrett to discuss the former vice president's options and when a decision could be made.
Trump executive order on policing in the works
President Trump says his administration is working on an executive order on policing, while top Senate Republicans plan to unveil their reform package this week. This comes as Mr. Trump prepares to resume campaign rallies later this month. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Top military general calls Trump photo-op a "mistake"
General Mark Milley says he was wrong to join President Trump for a photo-op outside a church near the White House. Military force was used to clear protesters from the area last week. Weijia Jiang reports.
6/18/20: Red and Blue
John Bolton bashes Pres. Trump in new book; Pres. Trump set to hold first rally in months
6/16/20: Red and Blue
Senate holds hearing on police reforms; Virginia Rep. Riggleman loses Republican primary.
State of the union as Americans face crisis
The White House is currently weighing police reform legislation. Meanwhile, Joe Biden is resisting calls from protesters to defund the police, but is proposing reforms. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News political contributor Joel Payne and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion join the CBSN special, "Red & Blue: State of Our Union," to discuss the latest news.
White House fence covered with messages of hope
A security fence was built last week to keep protesters away from the White House is now being covered with protest signs and messages of hope. Nikole Killion reports.
Trump to pull National Guard from D.C.
President Trump says he's in the process of ordering the National Guard to withdraw from Washington D.C. Attorney General William Barr on Sunday denied a CBS News report that he came close to deploying active-duty troops to the city streets. Nikole Killion reports.
Trump lashes out at James Mattis
President Trump is reacting to scathing criticism by former Defense Secretary James Mattis' over the president's response to George Floyd protesters. Meanwhile, Mattis' remarks have been commended by some Republicans on Capitol Hill. Paula Reid has the latest.
6/11/20: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump holds roundtable discussion on race; Religious leaders condemn Trump's church photo
Trump tells governors to "dominate" protests
President Trump ripped into the nation's governors for being weak in their response to nationwide protests. He also called for reinforcements to secure the areas around the White House, including the National Guard. Paula Reid has the latest.
Trump praises National Guard response
President Trump on Sunday praised the National Guard for their response to protests nationwide, while blaming violence on anarchists. He said he wanted to declared Antifa a domestic terrorism organization, although it's unclear how this designation could work since there are no domestic terrorism statues under federal law. Nikole Killion reports.
Trump mocks those wearing face coverings
As the number of COVID-19 deaths reaches 100,000, President Trump continues to criticize people who wear face masks, calling it politically correct. Ben Tracy reports.
Pompeo defends Trump's firing of State Dept. IG
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is defending President's Trump's decision to fire State Department Inspector General Steve Linick, and downplayed reports Linick was investigating him. Nancy Cordes reports.
CDC quietly releases new guidelines
A Trump administration official tells CBS News there are some CDC staffers who worry their "science is getting squashed" and are frustrated over how President Trump — not medical experts — has control over the public messaging. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump defends taking hydroxychloroquine
President Trump will continue to take hydroxychloroquine after the FDA has warned it is not safe or effective for treating COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump says he's taking hydroxychloroquine
President Trump says he's taking the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine — an anti-malaria drug that he's repeatedly promoted in treating coronavirus. However, last month the FDA warned about the risks of taking the drug and said it had not been shown to be effective against COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump clashes with experts over reopening
President Trump took issue with Dr. Anthony Fauci's warning to Congress that reopening the country too quickly could lead to another spike in infections. The president said Fauci "wants to play all sides of the equation" and called his response "not an acceptable answer." Paula Reid reports from the White House.
Supreme Court debates release of Trump's financial records
Supreme Court justices on Tuesday heard arguments on whether President Trump can be forced to turn over his private financial records, including income tax returns. The extraordinary decision is expected this summer. Jan Crawford reports.
Coronavirus vaccine trials underway
The Federal Drug Administration is moving fast on a potential coronavirus vaccine developed by drugmaker Moderna with the help of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Jon LaPook has the details in CBS News' series "Racing to a Cure."
Dr. Fauci warns of reopening U.S. too soon
The nation's top public health experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, are warning against reopening the U.S. economy quickly as some states grapple with containing the virus. Nancy Cordes reports.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
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Trump again says Iran ceasefire is over, but U.S. will keep talking
Efforts are underway to get U.S.-Iran peace talks back on track after the most intense exchange of attacks since the ceasefire took effect.
Parents of teen found dead on island don't believe he chose to stay behind
Christine and Elmore Wonsley said they don't believe their son would've stayed on the island when his friends left by boat.
Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Trump admin. to back tariffs on Russian oil in effort to end Ukraine war, sources say
The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. A bipartisan bill would impose heavy financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil,
Trump not expected to veto housing bill, U.S. official says
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
Pentagon releases new set of UFO files: "Unlike anything I had seen"
The U.S. military released a new batch of files related to UFOs, including one report from a Navy pilot who said a mysterious object was "unlike anything I had seen" in 28 years of service.
Charlie Kirk's family cites "overwhelming evidence" against alleged killer
Charlie Kirk's family said the end of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing "marks an important step forward in the pursuit of justice."
Man partially sucked out of plane window during flight, passenger says
A woman says she saw a fellow passenger on her Ryanair flight get his head and shoulders sucked out of a window that broke during their trip between Greece and Germany.
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Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
Former Afghan general charged with drug and firearm offenses in U.S.
A former member of Afghanistan's National Assembly was arrested and charged with conspiring to illegally import heroin and methamphetamine into the U.S.
Charlie Kirk's family cites "overwhelming evidence" against alleged killer
Charlie Kirk's family said the end of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing "marks an important step forward in the pursuit of justice."
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Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
Trump not expected to veto housing bill, U.S. official says
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
Ex-Epoch Times CFO pleads guilty in $67 million money laundering scheme
The former CFO of The Epoch Times, a conservative multinational media company, interrupted jury selection at his money laundering trial to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge in a $67 million fraud scheme.
EasyJet accepts takeover offer from Apollo, over Castlerock's bid
British budget airline EasyJet says it's reached an agreement in principle for a £5.7-billion ($7.7-billion) takeover by U.S. private equity firm Apollo, topping a rival offer from fellow American private equity investor Castlelake.
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Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
Former Afghan general charged with drug and firearm offenses in U.S.
A former member of Afghanistan's National Assembly was arrested and charged with conspiring to illegally import heroin and methamphetamine into the U.S.
Charlie Kirk's family cites "overwhelming evidence" against alleged killer
Charlie Kirk's family said the end of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing "marks an important step forward in the pursuit of justice."
Vance family to rent home in Virginia countryside
Sources familiar with the decision say the rental property would supplement — not replace — the official vice presidential residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington.
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Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
I tried eating Erling Haaland's World Cup "Viking diet" for a day
Can a normal human handle soccer star Erling Haaland's calorific bonanza? CBS News' Leigh Kiniry found out the hard way.
What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
What to know about infant botulism
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
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Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
Prince Harry, Meghan visit King Charles after security controversy
Prince Harry and Meghan have a rocky relationship with the prince's father.
Trump admin. to back tariffs on Russian oil in effort to end Ukraine war, sources say
The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. A bipartisan bill would impose heavy financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil,
Man, 26, arrested after former British politician found dead in her home
Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
At least 12 killed by wildfire in southern Spain
The cause of the blaze hasn't been determined, but Spain has been among the many European nations hit by severe heat waves, with temperatures peaking at almost 106 in the country's south.
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Sean Evans on Netflix "Hot Ones" spinoff
"Hot Ones," hosted by Sean Evans, has become one of the hottest series on YouTube. He talks to Vladimir Duthiers about his celebrity-filled show, his new Netflix spinoff, "Hot Ones: Extra Heat," and who he wants to interview next.
Meg Cabot on new "The Princess Diaries" book
Author Meg Cabot returns to Genovia to reinterpret "The Princess Diaries" in her new graphic novel, "The Princess Diaries: The Graphic Novel." Cabot tells "CBS Mornings" that she's excited to revisit the characters from the original films and "introduce them to a new generation."
Book excerpt: "Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music, 1969-2000" by Barry Walters
Barry Walters, a writer for such publications as Rolling Stone and Spin, explores how LGBTQ songwriters, musicians, execs and fans reshaped pop culture in the late 20th century, as queer messages in music became less coded.
Director of "Aces," breaks down docuseries
"Aces: The ATP No. 1 Club" is a new docuseries on the greatest male tennis players of all time. It features rare interviews from legends who reached number one in the world. Pat Dimon, the director of "Aces," joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Jon Batiste performs "Georgia On My Mind"
Jon Batiste performs the Ray Charles classic, "Georgia On My Mind," as America rings in its 250th birthday.
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AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
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.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
Deepfake vulnerabilities in Meta's new AI tool
Meta has launched a new AI-imaging tool called Muse that could make public Instagram users vulnerable to deepfakes. Muse allows other Instagram users to use photos from public accounts to make AI images without explicit approval or knowledge. CNET AI reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more.
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
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Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
New details on Mexican man killed by ICE
New details are emerging about what led to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death. The Mexican man was wrongfully shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. Shawna Mizelle has the latest.
Man, 26, arrested after former British politician found dead in her home
Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
Records: Alibaba sold dangerous drugs in U.S.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba knowingly sold dangerous drugs to U.S. consumers, but the DOJ did not prosecute, according to public records probed for a CBS News investigation. Senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch breaks down her reporting and why charges weren't pursued.
Video before ICE kills Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
New video appears to show the moments before U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Trump maintains ceasefire is over
President Trump said Friday that Iran has asked for peace talks to continue, but maintained that the ceasefire agreement is over. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports on the details.
Former NTSB chair on Ryanair incident
A Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a window dislodged during the flight, injuring a passenger whose head and shoulders were sucked out. Former National Transportation Safety Board Chair Robert Sumwalt joins to discuss.
Iran's apparent plot to kill President Trump
Israeli officials tipped off the Trump administration about an apparent Iranian plot to assassinate him as the war between the two countries continues, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. CBS News Charlie D'Agata breaks down what we know.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
New details on Mexican man killed by ICE
New details are emerging about what led to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death. The Mexican man was wrongfully shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. Shawna Mizelle has the latest.