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In efforts to prevent breaches in Washington, the National Park Service and Secret Service plan to install temporary half-inch steel spikes atop the White House fence. This security is to keep intruders from climbing over the White House fence. Jeff Pegues reports.
Harper Lee was as the White House put it, a "giant of American literature." The author of "To Kill a Mockingbird" died Thursday night at the age of 89. President Obama was a huge fan and so was his predecessor. Anthony Mason reports.
The White House released findings of its own investigation into the recent scandal at the VA. Anthony Mason reports.
The White House wants to begin offering COVID-19 booster shots to the general public as soon as next week. An FDA panel is meeting today to debate whether to OK that. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with more on that plus other issues on the president's agenda.
Earlier this week, rapper Nicki Minaj tweeted misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine, prompting backlash from doctors and governments around the world. Now the White House is offering to connect her with doctors to discuss the vaccine. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discusses how this situation came to be, then talks with CBSN anchor Lana Zak about President Biden's economic agenda.
The Health Minister of Trinidad and Tobago said they found "absolutely no reported side effect or adverse event of testicular swelling" stemming from the COVID vaccine.
China is reacting to a new initiative set up by the U.S., UK and Australia that will allow Australia to build nuclear submarines, CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from London. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the pact other news from the White House.
Two senior U.S. vaccine regulators who are leaving the FDA have come out against the White House plan to roll out COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. A group of international scientists published research in The Lancet on Monday concluding that while a third dose is beneficial to the immunocompromised, the average person does not need it yet. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at the Children's Hospital of New Orleans, joined CBSN to discuss the controversy.
The Inaugural Homeland Security Enterprise Forum is underway in Virginia. National Cyber Director Chris Inglis spoke at the conference and with CBS News investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge on the nation's digital defense strategy. She joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on their discussion.
President Biden is hitting back after Republican governors and lawmakers criticized him over new COVID-19 vaccine mandates. During a visit to a middle school in the nation's capital Friday, the president accused some GOP governors of being "cavalier" with the health of children and their communities. This comes as the Delta variant continues to fuel cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the U.S. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on the president's COVID-19 action plan, then joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
The FBI has released declassified documents from an investigation into Saudi Arabia's potential link to some 9/11 hijackers. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge spoke with CBSN's Lana Zak about what is in the documents and what it means. Read more here.
President Biden unveiled his most expansive actions yet in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, including vaccine mandates for federal workers and large companies. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details and joins Anne-Marie Green on CBSN to discuss the president's action.
President Biden has unveiled sweeping new vaccine mandates for American workers, the latest move in the administration's fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Vaccines will be required for federal employees and contractors. Employees at companies with 100 or more workers will also have to get vaccinated or be tested for the virus weekly. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
President Biden will lay out his administration's latest plans to fight COVID-19 later today. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to explain the latest on that plus other developments including the fight over Texas' abortion law.
Former President George W. Bush spent nine hours in the sky aboard Air Force One on 9/11 over fears it was unsafe to return to the White House. Ann Compton, a former White House correspondent for ABC News, was one of the few reporters also on board Air Force One that day. She joins CBSN's Lana Zak to describe what that day was like, 45,000 feet in the air.
President Calvin Coolidge and the first lady were known animal lovers, and received many unusual animals as gifts. One in particular, a raccoon, made its mark as perhaps the last exotic pet to live at the White House. Mo Rocca reports. (This story originally aired November 27, 2020.)
The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning companies and organizations to watch out for potential ransomware attacks this Labor Day weekend. The U.S. has seen a number of high-profile attacks on holidays this year. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's Lana Zak with tips to stay protected.
The Northeast is recovering after the remnants of Hurricane Ida battered the region. Plus, top U.S. health officials ask the Biden administration to scale back their rollout of a COVID-19 booster shot. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN's Lana Zak to preview this week's "Face the Nation."
The White House says it is closely watching "active" threats from ISIS-K in Afghanistan. Pentagon officials say it's "possible" the U.S. could collaborate with the Taliban to fight the terror organization. Andrew Mines, a research fellow for George Washington University's Program on Extremism, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with what to know about ISIS-K.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House and met with President Biden, two years after his name became central to the investigation that led to former President Trump's first impeachment. Watch his and Mr. Biden's remarks at their bilateral meeting.
During his first Oval Office meeting with President Biden on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought support from the White House on a range of issues. Meanwhile Republicans are seizing on an opportunity to attack President Biden's decisions in Afghanistan ahead of the 2022 midterms. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, USA Today White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian, and Insider politics reporter Oma Seddiq join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is finally getting his White House meeting.
In a speech, President Biden defended his decision to pull the U.S. military out of Afghanistan, pushing back on criticism that the withdrawal was anything but a success as Americans and allies are still trying to flee the country. Meanwhile, Mr. Biden is set to meet with Ukraine's president, who was at the center of the first impeachment investigation into President Trump. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss.
President Biden addressed the nation from the White House a day after the last U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan, and defended his administration's handling of the situation. "After 20 years of war," he said, "I refused to send another generation of America's sons and daughters to fight a war that should have ended long ago." Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report with senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, national security correspondent David Martin, and foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata.
The White House is ramping up screening efforts to process people evacuated from Afghanistan. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss how the U.S. is vetting these evacuees.
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
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.
Christine and Elmore Wonsley said they don't believe their son would've stayed on the island when his friends left by boat.
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.
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
The 1.5-mile-long bridge, which spans the Detroit River and connects the Motor City with Windsor, Ontario, is expected to open on July 27.
A small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing several people and prompting the government to temporarily ground Flamingo Air flights.
The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. A bipartisan bill would impose heavy financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil,
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Roman Butzlaff brought together a group of neighbors who say they would have barely known each other if not for a little boy, who lived in a neighborhood but needed a village.
Three men who witnessed a fatal shooting involving federal immigration officers in Houston say no officer was threatened, a lawyer who has spoken with them said.
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
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.
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
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.
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
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 said the end of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing "marks an important step forward in the pursuit of justice."
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
Can a normal human handle soccer star Erling Haaland's calorific bonanza? CBS News' Leigh Kiniry found out the hard way.
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
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.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
A small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing several people and prompting the government to temporarily ground Flamingo Air flights.
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
Prince Harry and Meghan have a rocky relationship with the prince's father.
The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. A bipartisan bill would impose heavy financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil,
Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
"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.
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."
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.
"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 the Ray Charles classic, "Georgia On My Mind," as America rings in its 250th birthday.
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
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.
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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 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.
Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
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.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Championship weekend at Wimbledon has arrived, but it will not include the "Fery-tale" British matchup that tennis fans had been hoping for. Matthew Futterman, senior writer for tennis at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to preview the gentlemen's singles final.
A sweeping bipartisan housing affordability bill is set to go into law at midnight on Friday, without President Trump's signature. The president says his decision not to sign the bill is a protest against lawmakers' failure to pass his package of voting reforms and restrictions. Bruce Marks, founder and CEO of the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Senior U.S. officials say Iran privately told mediators that it made a mistake in shooting at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The officials say Iran blamed the attacks on hardliners who are trying to undermine negotiations. Elliot Ackerman, a CBS News contributor and a former CIA officer, has more.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
The old adage "it takes a village to raise a child" was turned on its head when it took a child to unite a village in North Carolina. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story.