White House tree lighting
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump lit the National Christmas Tree to kick off the holiday season at the White House.
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Will Rex soon be ex?
In 10 months as America's chief diplomat, Rex Tillerson has found no world leader a greater challenge than the President of the United States. Relations between President Trump and the senior member of his Cabinet, the former CEO of Exxon Mobil, have been strained almost from the start. Now, CBS News has confirmed the White House has a plan to force Tillerson out. Margaret Brennan reports.
Trump admin shake-up?
The White House is considering a plan to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Yahoo White House correspondent Hunter Walker joins CBSN with the latest on the potential shake-up and the other political news of the day.
Replacing Rex Tillerson?
CBS News has learned that the White House is considering a plan to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with current CIA Director Mike Pompeo. State Department reporter Kylie Atwood joins CBSN to explain the looming shake-up.
Trump on Tillerson
President Trump responded to questions about Secretary of State Rex Tillerson amid reports that the White House plans to replace the secretary with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Mr. Trump was asked about Tillerson during a meeting with Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain in the Oval Office at the White House. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green reports.
Kushner interviewed
CBS News has confirmed that White House advisor Jared Kushner was interviewed by special counsel Mueller's office earlier this month. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the latest.
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Democratic leaders snub White House; Planning the Royal Wedding
Trump vs. Democrats
President Trump escalated his feud with Democratic leadership on Twitter, causing Democratic leaders Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Nancy Pelosi to decline an invitation to the White House. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss.
Schumer, Pelosi skip meeting
President Trump launched a Twitter attack Tuesday on the Democratic leaders of Congress, just hours before they were to join him at the White House for a bipartisan meeting on funding the government. The Democrats skipped the meeting, and the president made a show of it. Nancy Cordes reports.
"Pocahontas" remarks
CBSN political contributors Molly Hooper and Zeke Miller join "Red & Blue" to discuss the renewed feud between President Trump and Massachusetts Democrat Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
11/27/2017 political headlines
Congress and the White House are facing several looming deadlines after a short Thanksgiving break. Politico national political reporter Gabe Debenedetti joins CBSN to analyze what we can expect from upcoming budget talks and the tax reform fight.
Trump vs. Warren
President Trump is being accused Monday of "cultural insensitivity" by the Navajo Nation after calling Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren "Pocahontas" during an event at the White House. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Who's in charge of the CFPB?
It should be a simple question, but there's no clear answer on who is in charge of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Two different people have claimed to be the boss. Julianna Goldman reports.
30-day hiring freeze
White House Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney addressed reporters Monday regarding his appointment as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
WH Christmas preps
First lady Melania Trump kicked off the holiday season by presenting the White House's Christmas decorations Monday morning.
Trump defends Moore again
President Trump weighed in again Sunday on the controversial Alabama Senate race. The president has a busy week ahead as he returns to Washington from his holiday weekend in Florida. Errol Barnett reports from Mar-a-Lago.
CFPB fight
President Trump weighed in Saturday on the battle over who is taking over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The president tweeted, "CFPB, has been a total disaster as run by the previous administrations [sic] pick." Errol Barnett has the latest from Mar-a-Lago.
Russia probe progress
President Trump is at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida for the holiday weekend. While he makes some diplomatic phone calls and enjoys a few rounds of golf, special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into possible collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign is heating up. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett joins CBSN from Florida.
Headlines of the week
From CBS News firing Charlie Rose over allegations of sexual misconduct to a missing Argentine submarine with 44 sailors, take a look back at the week that was on "CBS This Morning."
Flynn arranging plea deal?
Lawyers for President Trump and former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn are no longer sharing information. Flynn's attorney told the president's legal team on Wednesday that they cannot discuss the investigation into Russian election meddling any further. One of the president's lawyers tells CBS News Flynn may be arranging a plea deal. Errol Barnett reports.
11/21/17: CBSN Evening News
Trump breaks silence on Roy Moore; Leading women join #MeToo movement
Campaign defends Moore
Supporters of Roy Moore held a press conference Tuesday, attempting to poke holes in the stories of several women who have accused Moore of sexual misconduct. See their full press conference.
Trump on Roy Moore
President Trump has decided it is better to have an accused serial sexual predator in the Senate than a Democrat. Mr. Trump said Tuesday he prefers Republican Roy Moore to his liberal opponent in Alabama's special election in three weeks. He went on to say this is "a very good time" for women. Margaret Brennan reports.
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Trump and Iran's supreme leader exchange threats with negotiations stalled
President Trump has repeatedly said he's the No. 1 target of the Iranian regime, with protesters holding banners calling for his death at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral this week.
New York Times journalists 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.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
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.
200 young campers, staff rescued amid record flooding in Missouri
More than 200 people at Camp Taum Sauk in Missouri, were rescued after 6 to 12 inches of rain fell along the Taum Sauk Reservoir.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
South African soccer player who competed in the World Cup dies at 25
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
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.
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.
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High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
200 young campers, staff rescued amid record flooding in Missouri
More than 200 people at Camp Taum Sauk in Missouri, were rescued after 6 to 12 inches of rain fell along the Taum Sauk Reservoir.
New York Times journalists 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.
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High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
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.
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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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Bull gores runner in the face at Spain's San Fermin bull run festival
A chaotic bull run at Spain's San Fermin festival in Pamplona on Saturday left 13 people injured, including one runner who was pierced by a horn in the face.
South African soccer player who competed in the World Cup dies at 25
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
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.
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7/11: CBS Saturday Morning
Hundreds were rescued from flooding in Missouri. President Trump threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they try to assassinate him. Plus, Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy sat down with Kelly O'Grady to discuss his new book.
Dave Portnoy on running "Barstool Sports" like "SNL"
Dave Portnoy founded "Barstool Sports" after quitting a sales job he hated and deciding to strike out on his own.
The James Hunter Six play "A Sure Thing"
James Hunter is a Grammy-nominated R&B artist known for his gritty voice and songwriting acumen. Here's The James Hunter Six with "A Sure Thing."
The James Hunter Six play "Gun Shy"
James Hunter is a Grammy-nominated R&B artist known for his gritty voice and songwriting acumen. Here's The James Hunter Six with "Gun Shy."
The James Hunter Six sings "Here And Now"
James Hunter is a Grammy-nominated R&B artist known for his gritty voice and songwriting acumen. Here's The James Hunter Six with "Here and Now."
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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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Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
Nolan Wells' parents speak out
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
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.
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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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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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7/11: CBS Saturday Morning
Hundreds were rescued from flooding in Missouri. President Trump threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they try to assassinate him. Plus, Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy sat down with Kelly O'Grady to discuss his new book.
Witnesses of ICE killing dispute DHS account
Eyewitnesses say Lorenzo Salgado Araujo did not threaten ICE agents before he was shot and killed during a vehicle stop, an attorney said, contradicting an agent's account. The Department of Homeland Security said that officers were looking for a different person when they stopped Salgado Araujo's vehicle.
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Trump vows revenge if Iran tries to kill him
President Trump threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they try to assassinate him. This comes as the U.S. and Tehran continue negotiations. Here's what to know about where things stand.
Trying extreme baseball stadium snacks
Baseball season is in full swing, and millions of fans are dreaming about their team winning -- and their favorite bleacher grub. Here are the most extreme eats and the creative combos that knock it out of the park.