2/1/18: Red and Blue
President Trump's word of the week: "Unity"; Season of protest.
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Trump has read Nunes memo
The White House says President Trump has read Rep. Devin Nunes' memo and is sending it back to the House Intelligence Committee for release Friday. AP White House reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN to explain the controversy surrounding its release.
SOTU in 3 minutes
In his first State of the Union address, President Trump spoke about tax reform, job creation, the economy, immigration and foreign relations. He also announced he plans to keep Guantanamo Bay open. These are the highlights from his speech.
State of the Union address
President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address Tuesday in Washington D.C. Mr. Trump laid out his plan for family-based immigration and pledged to make America "great again for all Americans." He also touched upon tax reform and job creation. Watch his remarks.
Surveillance memo vote
The House Intelligence Committee voted along party lines to release a memo alleging surveillance abuses by the FBI. But Democrats have written their own memo to counter claims by the GOP. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
Rep. Maxine Waters on SOTU boycott
President Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address, but a number of Democrats won't be in attendance. Congresswoman Maxine Waters joins CBSN to explain why she's boycotting the speech.
State of the Union preview
As President Trump prepares to give his first State of the Union address, Democratic strategist Emily Tisch Sussman and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBSN to debate what he needs to do to have a successful night.
Trump says he wants unity
President Trump says he wants to mend divisions and bring unity with his State of the Union address. CBS News digital managing editor for politics Will Rahn joins CBSN to explain the challenges the president faces.
Andrew McCabe leaves FBI
The FBI's Deputy Director Andrew McCabe announced Monday that he is stepping down from his post at the bureau. He was originally slated to retire in March. The sudden change is raising all sorts of questions in Washington. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to analyze what this means for the Russia investigation and more.
1/29/18: CBSN Evening News
U.S House panel votes to release memo; Super blue blood moon coming
Where is Melania?
First lady Melania Trump hasn't made many public appearances since reports came out claiming President Trump's lawyer paid hush money to a porn star Mr. Trump allegedly had an affair with. Sarah Ellison from the Washington Post joins CBSN to discuss her profile of the first lady for Vanity Fair, and what we might be able to expect from her at the State of the Union on Tuesday.
Panel analyzes immigration reform
CBSN political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez, Democratic strategist and former DHS consultant under former President George W. Bush Mustafa Tameez and Washington Post congressional reporter and CBS News contributor Ed O'Keefe join "CBSN Originals" for a closer look at the White House's immigration plan and how lawmakers are reacting to it.
Border wall effect on Native American reservation
The Tohono O'odham Nation straddles 75 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border. The region is used by drug cartels and people trying to cross into the United States. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal discusses the newest "CBSN Originals" documentary, "The Wall - A Nation Divided."
McCabe steps down
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is stepping down from his post, but there are competing narratives about why he's leaving. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
Clinton at Grammys
The former secretary of state participated in a skit among different stars auditioning to narrate "Fire and Fury" during the 60th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday.
WH immigration plan
Jennifer Jacobs, Dan Balz, Rachael Bade, and Ed O'Keefe sit down to discuss the reports that President Trump wanted to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller and what the White House immigration proposal entails.
Marc Short on Mueller
White House Legislative Affairs Director Marc Short responds to reports that President Trump wanted to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller and discusses the White House's proposal on immigration reform.
Kushner Co. court case
A judge ruled Friday that Kushner Co., the real-estate company once ran by Jared Kushner, could not keep the identities of its business partners secret.
Native nations on Trump wall proposal
If President Trump gets the $25 million he wants to build a southern border wall, the project will face many obstacles -- including opposition from native nations. The wall would run right through the Arizona desert that belongs to one of America's largest tribes -- and it would divide thousands from their nation on the Mexican side of the border. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Wynn resigns at RNC
Sexual misconduct allegations against casino titan Steve Wynn shook the Las Vegas strip Friday. The fallout was felt in Washington too as Wynn resigned as the RNC's fundraising chairman. Carter Evans reports.
White House fights
The White House has released an immigration plan, which includes a path for citizenship and $25 billion for a border wall, ahead of President Trump's first State of the Union address. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump slammed a report that he wanted to fire special counsel Robert Mueller as "fake news." CBSN political contributor and RealClearPolitics' national political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses the latest in Washington.
Trump-Mueller controversy
President Trump is calling a New York Times report that he tried to fire special counsel Robert Mueller "fake news." The newspaper says it happened last June and that the president only backed off after White House lawyer Don McGahn threatened to resign. CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller explains the controversy.
1/25/18: Red and Blue
NYT: President Trump ordered Mueller firing; Shutdown strategy
Path to citizenship
The White House presented a plan to Congress on Thursday for what it wants out of immigration reform. Amber Phillips from the Washington Post joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN to analyze how lawmakers may react.
Missing FBI texts recovered
The Department of Justice says it has recovered five months worth of text messages that the FBI claimed it had lost due to a "technical misconfiguration." The exchanges were between two former special counsel investigators: Peter Strzok and Lisa Page. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
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U.S. and Iran to continue talks amid heightened tensions
U.S. and Iranian delegations are expected to continue negotiations in Oman via mediators after a week of intense attacks between both sides.
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.
Journalists reportedly issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
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.
10 injured in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv
Ukrainian military said its air defenses shot down or suppressed two missiles and 111 drones, while Russia claims its forces targeted drone production facilities in Kyiv.
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.
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.
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Journalists reportedly issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
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.
A boy's simple habit of waving to his neighbors transformed his community
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.
Detainees say ICE officer shot Houston driver through passenger window, lawyer says
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.
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Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
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.
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Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
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 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.
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U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
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.
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U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain battle deadly wildfires that killed at least 12
The fire has scorched some 25 square miles of forest and farmland, about the size of Manhattan.
Pitbull sets record for largest gathering of people wearing bald caps
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
10 injured in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv
Ukrainian military said its air defenses shot down or suppressed two missiles and 111 drones, while Russia claims its forces targeted drone production facilities in Kyiv.
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Pitbull sets record for largest gathering of people wearing bald caps
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
Full Interview: Dave Portnoy
Founder and president of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy, sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Kelly O'Grady to discuss his new book, "Cancel Me If You Can." He describes how he is understood, or misunderstood, in the public eye, what his motivations are and more.
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.
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
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.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
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.
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.
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Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
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.
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.
Police investigating murder of 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.
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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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Jill Schlesinger answers finance questions
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger is here to help out with your financial dilemmas, from smart investing options to building college funds.
Hundreds rescued from flooding in Missouri
A deluge of rain flooded roads and homes in Missouri, prompting a state of emergency. Hundreds of people were rescued.
Full Interview: Dave Portnoy
Founder and president of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy, sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Kelly O'Grady to discuss his new book, "Cancel Me If You Can." He describes how he is understood, or misunderstood, in the public eye, what his motivations are and more.
Fery loses to Zverev in Wimbledon semifinal
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.
Congress' housing bill's potential impact
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.