White House staff change?
The White House is considering a communications staff shakeup after a series of controversies. CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN to discuss the possible restructuring.
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Pres. Trump's week
The White House is considering restructuring the way it handles messaging and communications. Washington Post reporter David Nakamura joins CBSN from Washington to discuss the latest on the Trump administration.
White House shakeup
President Trump is considering options to restructure the White House's communications department after he returns from his first foreign trip. CBS News political analyst Jamelle Bouie explains on CBSN.
GOP health bill backlash
A new Congressional Budget Office report shows the bill to replace Obamacare reduces federal deficits by $119 billion over the next 10 years, but it also leaves 23 million more people uninsured. The White House says history shows the CBO is "totally incapable" of predicting the GOP health care bill's impact. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump & NATO
As a candidate in 2016, Donald Trump called NATO "obsolete" and the city of Brussels a "hellhole." On Wednesday he arrived in Brussels for a meeting with NATO leaders. Rebecca Balhaus, White House reporter for the Wall Street Journal, spoke to CBSN about what to expect from this meeting.
Russia probe broadens
While President Trump is overseas, the White House is struggling with political problems at home. Officials face new disclosures about FBI Director James Comey's firing, as Mr. Trump reportedly bragged about his decision to Russian diplomats. Lawmakers will have a chance to ask Comey about his memos, now that he's agreed to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Nancy Cordes reports.
Week in review
After a week of bombshell reports and controversies, President Trump is in Saudi Arabia with top administration officials. Quartz White House correspondent Heather Timmons joined CBSN to break down the top political headlines from the week.
Trump's foreign trip
President Trump embarks on his frist foreign trip in office amid controversy at home. McClatchy newspapers' senior political correspondant Katie Glueck joins CBSN to discuss details of Trump's trip and more.
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Car makers to pay $553M in air bag case; proposed White House budget cuts Medicaid spending; FCC votes to repeal net neutrality rules. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch..
How Trump advocates view W.H. drama
CBS News chief Washington correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Trump's overseas trip, the effect of Trump advocates' continued support amid the administration's recent drama and whether or not a shakeup is on the horizon for White House staff.
Trump denial
For the first time, President Trump issued a flat-out denial that he attempted to influence the FBI's investigation into his former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joined CBSN with the latest.
Special counsel impact
The New York Daily News' Washington bureau chief, Cameron Joseph, joins CBSN with more details on the reaction of the Trump administration to the appointment of a special counsel to lead the Russia investigation.
Reaction to Mueller
President Trump tweeted about the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, calling it a "witch hunt." Politico's Gabe Debenedetti has the latest on the White House's response following the appointment of a special counsel.
Mueller's next steps
CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports on the investigation into Russia's involvement in the 2016 presidential election, and what happens next now that former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been appointed as special counsel.
Latest fallout for White House
The Trump transition team reportedly knew retired Gen. Michael Flynn was under federal investigation weeks before the inauguration. Flynn reportedly told transition lawyers early January that he was under investigation for secret work as a paid lobbyist for Turkey. Despite the warning, Trump named him national security adviser. Major Garrett reports.
WH reaction to Mueller
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller was appointed Wednesday as special counsel to oversee the investigation into Russian meddling into the 2016 election. In response, Mr. Trump released a statement Wednesday saying "a thorough investigation will confirm what we already know -- there was no collusion between my campaign and any foreign entity." CBS News' Margaret Brennan joined CBSN with the latest details.
Comey memo fallout
CBS News' Major Garrett and Jeff Pegues discuss the bombshell notes by former FBI Director James Comey on his conversations with President Trump about the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.
Fallout from Trump disclosing intel
CBS News has confirmed the classified intelligence President Trump shared with Russia came from Israel. Critics say the Oval Office disclosure by the president may have hurt American intelligence gathering. However, the White House says the leaks are a coordinated effort against Trump. Major Garrett reports.
Bombshell Comey memo on Trump
Fired FBI Director James Comey wrote in a memo President Trump tried to convince him to end the investigation of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. The White House is denying what could be the most serious allegation against Mr. Trump since he took office. Jeff Pegues reports.
Flynn investigation
Former FBI Director James Comey wrote a memo claiming that the president tried to shut down the FBI's investigation of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. The story was first reported by The New York Times, and a source confirmed the contents of the memo to CBS News. CBS Radio News correspondent Steven Portnoy joins CBSN with details.
Israeli intel
Intel President Trump disclosed to Russian diplomats was from Israel, a source briefed on the matter told CBS News. Danny Yatom, the former head of Israel's intelligence agency, talks with CBSN about the fallout.
White House fallout
Associated Press senior White House reporter Vivian Salama joins CBSN to discuss the fallout facing the Trump administration after reports that President Trump revealed classified information to Russian diplomats.
Trump meets Turkish leader
President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave a joint statement at the White House. CBS Radio News' Steve Portnoy and CBS News foreign affairs and White House correspondent Margaret Brennan join CBSN with more on the meeting.
Trump plays defense
President Trump is defending his actions after reports that he shared highly classified information with Russian diplomats during a meeting at the White House. Washington Post reporter David Nakamura joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Trump intel reaction
Franco Ordonez, White House correspondent and co-host of the "Majority Minority" podcast, discusses the fallout on Capitol Hill and around the world over reports that President Trump disclosed sensitive material about an ISIS attack plot to Russians.
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Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth faces lawmakers
Oil prices hit a 4-year high as Axios reports Trump will hear new options to try to break the Strait of Hormuz standoff with Iran with a new wave of attacks.
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Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming new pick
President Trump blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges related to the attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
Camp Mystic withdraws application for 2026 camp license, will not reopen
This comes on the heels of the first public hearing over last summer's Fourth of July floods that killed more than 100 people across the Hill Country, including 27 girls at Camp Mystic.
Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"
CBS News contributor Tina Brown said King Charles' address to Congress during his visit to the U.S. showed "the meaning of monarchy."
RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
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Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers after stoppers caused vision loss
The Thermos Stainless King Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles were sold at Walmart, Target and Amazon.com.
House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming new pick
President Trump blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges related to the attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
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Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers after stoppers caused vision loss
The Thermos Stainless King Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles were sold at Walmart, Target and Amazon.com.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
Oil prices hit wartime peak, with Brent crude touching $126 a barrel
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
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House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming new pick
President Trump blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges related to the attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner
Maine Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the race all but assures Graham Platner will get the Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Susan Collins.
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RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Jewish Londoners describe "utter horror" and living in fear after latest attack
"We've been warning about this for a long time," one local resident told CBS News. "It's like a tsunami — you see the smaller waves before the big one hits."
Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"
CBS News contributor Tina Brown said King Charles' address to Congress during his visit to the U.S. showed "the meaning of monarchy."
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
Mexico wants evidence to back up U.S. drug charges against officials
The U.S. Justice Department accused Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials of working with the notorious Sinaloa cartel.
Record trove of Viking Age coins found in Norway
A hoard of Viking Age silver coins unearthed from a field in Norway is largest discovery of its kind in the country's history.
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Stars preview "Devil Wears Prada 2"
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are reprising their iconic roles for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" 20 years after the original film was released. The stars speak to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and give an inside look at the movie.
Eliminated survivor contestant on new twist
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) The fifth member of the "Survivor 50" jury, who was eliminated during Wednesday's episode, talks about being voted off and a huge twist in the game.
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
New details in case against singer D4vd
Musician D4vd was in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday as prosecutors laid out a timeline and highlighted new details in their case against him in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The singer has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing.
Wilmer Valderrama on his 200th "NCIS" episode
As "NCIS" nears the highly-anticipated finale of season 23, it will also be star Wilmer Valderama's 200th episode on the show. He reflects on his time on the series and reveals the season finale will have "a lot of danger," adding, "we're setting a crazy tone for next season."
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Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
Tech companies post earnings amid bubble concerns
Four of the biggest tech companies reported earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday. Adam Levine, senior tech writer for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
Comparing popular smartwatches right now
Smartwatches can measure everything from heart rate to step count, but which features are most accurate and are worth using? Vanessa Hand Orellana, CNET's lead wearable tech reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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Cole Allen to remain in jail ahead of trial
Cole Allen, the suspect linked to the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has agreed to remain jailed ahead of his trial. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Melissa Quinn report.
Mexico wants evidence to back up U.S. drug charges against officials
The U.S. Justice Department accused Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials of working with the notorious Sinaloa cartel.
Officials release apparent Cole Allen photos
Cole Allen apparently took a selfie while armed, minutes before the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Sam Vinograd have more.
New memo detail Cole Allen's movements
A memorandum filed in federal court on Wednesday includes details about Cole Allen's movements before his encounter with U.S. Secret Service officers at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
New Orleans sheriff indicted after investigation into escape of 10 inmates
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson was indicted on 30 felony counts after a probe into one of the largest jailbreaks in U.S. history, which occurred under her watch.
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
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Ernst criticizes Hegseth for general's firing
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his decision to fire Army Chief of Staff Randy A. George. Hegseth appeared before a Senate committee to discuss the Pentagon's 2027 budget request.
Blumenthal grills officials on Iran war cost
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, focused his line of questioning on the cost of the Iran war. Blumenthal said he believes the $25 billion cost of the war was less than the actual total.
Gillibrand and Hegseth clash over Iran war
Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of brushing off Americans' lack of support for the Iran war. "There's no evidence that we're safer because of this war," Gillibrand says.
House passes Senate bill to fund DHS
The House of Representatives has approved a Senate-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Speaker Mike Johnson reacted to the vote on Thursday.
Cole Allen to remain in jail ahead of trial
Cole Allen, the suspect linked to the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has agreed to remain jailed ahead of his trial. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Melissa Quinn report.