Facts about the food stamp program
As the White House proposes an overhaul of this popular program, here are some facts you might not know about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps.
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02/14/18: CBSN Evening News
At least 17 dead in Florida high school shooting; House Committee investigating Porter scandal
Trump on domestic violence
President Trump broke his silence on domestic violence today, a week after a top White House aide accused of spousal abuse was forced to resign. The president's chief of staff is also under pressure to explain what he knew and when. Chip Reid reports.
Joseph Califano on "Our Damaged Democracy"
Joseph Califano Jr., who served in the Johnson and Carter administrations, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss his book, "Our Damaged Democracy: We the People Must Act."
Trump military parade may cost $10-30 million
President Trump's requested military parade will likely cost "between $10 million and $30 million," White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney tells lawmakers.
Trump "totally opposed to domestic violence"
President Trump made his first public condemnation of domestic violence since staff secretary Rob Porter's resignation last week.
VP Pence on Rob Porter fallout
The vice president said he still has "confidence" in chief of staff John Kelly despite the fallout over Rob Porter's resignation. Porter stepped down after allegations of spousal abuse came to light.
Latest on Rob Porter controversy
The FBI and White House have contradicted each other's accounts of the timeline leading up to Rob Porter's resignation. Porter was a former White House aide accused of abusing his ex-wives. House Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy says the committee will be investigating. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with the latest.
Congress investigating Rob Porter timeline
House Oversight Committee chairman Trey Gowdy says the committee is now investigating how the White House handled Rob Porter's security clearance. This comes after Porter resigned amid spousal abuse allegations. Politico reporter Daniel Lippman joined CBSN to discuss.
Rob Porter's interim security clearance
CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend, who spent 13 years working in the Justice Department and served as homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what's "surprising" about former White House staff secretary Rob Porter's interim security clearance.
2/13/18: CBSN Evening News
U.S. Intelligence warns of 2018 midterm elecions Russian meddling; U.S. soldier's body returns home, Korean war veteran Walter Pipe back on U.S. soil
What the White House knew about Porter
The FBI has contradicted the White House's timeline on when it knew about Robert Porter's alleged domestic abuse. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN to discuss the competing narratives.
Pruitt under fire for travel costs
Another member of the Trump White House is under fire for high travel costs. This time, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is facing scrutiny. CBS News correspondent Julianna Goldman reports.
Trump hosts sheriffs at White House
President Trump met with members of the National Sheriffs' Association at the White House for a discussion on immigration, border security, drugs and crime.
FBI provides new timeline on Rob Porter
In Senate testimony, FBI Director Christopher Wray said the background investigation into former White House staff secretary Rob Porter was completed last July. CBS News' Chip Reid joined CBSN following today's White House press briefing with more.
Trump officials lack full security clearances
Neither the White House nor the FBI is taking responsibility in the high backlog of security clearances. Nearly 13 months into the Trump administration, more than a dozen top officials are working with an "interim security clearance." One investigator told CBS News the White House security clearance process "is the peak of what the problem is throughout the government." Jeff Pegues reports.
W.H. sends mixed messages on domestic abuse
Questions remain unanswered over what the White House knew and the timing of the administration's response to domestic abuse allegations against former staff secretary Rob Porter. Major Garrett reports.
Eye Opener
The White House still struggles to explain its response to domestic abuse allegations against a top presidential aide. Also, the Senate continues a rare, open-ended debate on immigration reform. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox.
Special counsel probe budged until 2019
President Trump unveiled his budget proposal for 2019, which includes $10 million for special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe. The cases of Paul Manafort and Carter Page are still in the works, but could there be more in the coming months? CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
2/12/18: CBSN Evening News
President Trump unveils budget & infrastructure plan; The perfect Valentine's Day gift.
Omarosa on VP Pence
Former White House aide Omarosa Manigault returned to CBS' "Celebrity Big Brother" after being hospitalized over the weekend. In the latest episode, Manigault took aim at Vice President Mike Pence, saying, "We would be begging for days of Trump back if Pence became president, that's all I'm saying. He's extreme. I'm Christian. I love Jesus, but he thinks Jesus tells him to say things. And I'm like, Jesus ain't say that. He's scary."
Unique Obama portraits unveiled
The Obamas' official portraits were unveiled Monday in Washington, showcasing two artists with their own unique style. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has a closer look.
Allegations overshadow Trump's infrastructure plan
On Monday, President Trump touted his plan to improve infrastructure across the country. But the day was overshadowed by allegations of abuse against a former White House aide. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid reports.
Trump's $4 trillion budget proposal
The Trump administration has released its 2019 budget proposal. At the same time, the White House is rolling out its $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan, and the Senate is tackling immigration. Bustle.com senior political correspondent Erin Delmore joins CBSN with the latest.
Trump pushes infrastructure amid Porter abuse fallout
White House plans to unveil a major new infrastructure plan are shadowed by continued fallout from abuse allegations surrounding two former aides. Niall Stanage, White House columnist for The Hill, joins CBSN with the latest.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
Trump urges daylight saving time bill supporters to personally call Sen. Cotton
Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district
Zach Bryan wears "Free Palestine" shirt during concert at Gillette Stadium
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
