WH plans tax reform
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters Thursday that President Trump would release an "outline" for comprehensive tax reform in a matter of weeks. Watch Spicer's full remarks.
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Warren speaks out on rebuke
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren had plenty to say on Wednesday after Republicans in the Senate silenced her from debating Jeff Sessions' confirmation to be attorney general. Nancy Cordes spoke with her.
Ready to run?
Emily's List is launching its biggest push ever to get women elected into office. The organization's president, Stephanie Schriock, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss her plans to recruit women to run for office.
Tapper vs. Conway
CNN's Jake Tapper pressed top White House advisor Kellyanne Conway Tuesday about the Trump administration's treatment of the press. Watch their heated exchange here.
Spicer's Role
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has do two jobs - balancing the official White House statements and what President Trump himself puts out there. Meanwhile, the White House is facing more questions about the list of terror attacks they claimed were downplayed by the media. Anita Dunn, former communications director to President Obama, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with her perspective on the White House communications strategy.
White House defends charge
The White House is defending the charge that the media downplay terror attacks and threats. Kevin Sheridan, former communications director for Paul Ryan during his 2012 vice presidential bid, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with his assessment of the White House's strategy.
2/7: Evening News
Tornadoes left a trail of destruction in New Orleans Tuesday, ripping off roofs, toppling trees and downing power lines; A decade ago, cars only needed a handful of noises, like a turn signal
WH press briefing, Tuesday
White House press secretary Sean Spicer responded to questions Tuesday about President Trump's claim that the media has been covering up terrorist attacks and not reporting them. Spicer also addressed the legal status of the travel ban. Watch the full press conference.
Politico reporter: Trump admin "flailing"
Late Monday, the White House released a list of terror attacks that they said at first went unreported in the press, then later changed the phrasing to "underreported." Eli Stokols, a White House correspondent for Politico spoke to CBSN about the motivation behind administration's moves.
2/5: Evening News
Early on Sunday, a federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request for an immediate reinstatement of the travel ban, but the ruling is temporary; President Trump said over the weekend he would work with Russia and Ukraine to help "restore peace" along their border
Trump issues defense of Putin
President Trump said over the weekend he would work with Russia and Ukraine to help "restore peace" along their border. Mr. Trump also seemed to downplay Russian President Vladimir Putin's history of violence. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Run for Refugees
A record number of people signed up for Run for Refugees, an annual event that took place in New Haven, Connecticut, on Sunday. Kenneth Craig has more.
Travel ban showdown
Early on Sunday, a federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request for an immediate reinstatement of the travel ban, but the ruling is temporary. The Justice Department has until 3 p.m. PT Monday to make a fuller case for the restart of the ban. Tony Dokoupil has more.
Tour of Palm Beach
The first thing you should know about Palm Beach is that it's an island (unto itself) - the most exclusive town in America, and (according to writer Laurence Leamer) America's first "gated community." Mo Rocca takes a tour of the city that rose from Florida's tropical wilderness, which today features one of the richest commercial strips in America, and is home to Mar-a-Lago, the "Winter White House" resort of President Donald Trump.
2/4: Evening News
A federal judge in Seattle has lifted President Trump's travel ban one week after it was put in place; Thirty-one years after jazz great Wynton Marsalis kicked off Super Bowl XX with a rousing rendition of the national anthem, the legendary trumpet player is teaching kids around the country about the sound of democracy
U.S.-Iran tensions
Tensions between the Trump administration and Iran are flaring up. The U.S. hit Iran with new sanctions. Iran responded with a new round of short-range missile tests. Jonathan Vigliotti has more from London.
Florida Trump protests
President Trump is spending the weekend with his family at the so-called "Winter White House" in Florida. But it won't be a quiet one. There's a charity ball and protesters nearby on the march. Manuel Bojorquez is there.
Iranian baby surgery
A baby girl from Iran who had been blocked from entering the U.S. has been cleared to fly to Oregon for a desperately needed heart surgery. Danielle Nottingham has the latest.
Banned travelers fly
JFK airport in New York was the scene of one of the largest demonstrations against President Trump's immigration order. It's much more calm as airports nationwide are receiving travelers from once-banned countries again. Tony Dokoupil has more.
Travel ban legal battle
A federal judge in Seattle has lifted President Trump's travel ban one week after it was put in place. Immigration supporters celebrated in major cities while the president lamented on Twitter. Paula Reid has more.
Protecting Trump's Mar-a-Lago
President Trump travels to his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida for the first time since his inauguration. The Red Cross says he's expected to attend its annual charity ball at the estate Saturday. Protesters plan to gather outside a nearby Trump property in West Palm Beach. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the "winter White House."
Deadly Yemen raid
The White House is standing by its claim that a military operation over the weekend in Yemen was a success, although it resulted in the deaths of a Navy SEAL and multiple civilians. David Martin has more.
Confirmation fight
President Trump is telling his party to "go nuclear" if Senate Democrats continue to try to block confirmation of the rest of his Cabinet. CBS Radio News executive editor and correspondent Steve Dorsey joins CBSN to discuss.
Feb. 2 WH briefing
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer took questions Thursday on President Trump's reportedly contentious call with Australia's Prime Minister. Spicer also delved more into the details of the weekend's deadly raid in Yemen. See the full briefing.
Full WH Briefing
During Wednesday's White House briefing, National Security Adviser Michael Flynn said the White House was putting Iran "on notice" after a missile test this weekend. White House press secretary Sean Spicer also took questions about President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. See Spicer's full remarks.
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after "brief and sudden illness"
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
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U.S. conducts another round of retaliatory strikes on Iran, Pentagon says
U.S. forces conducted their third round of strikes on Iran this week, this time in retaliation for an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the Pentagon said.
Margaret Brennan: I spoke with Lindsey Graham a day before he died
Fierce Ukraine supporter Lindsey Graham passed away Saturday on the heels of his tenth trip to the warzone, and at a key moment for one of the Republican senator's proudest accomplishments.
Keystone Pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9 million over 2022 spill
A proposed settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system's operator to pay $26.9 million over a 2022 oil spill in Kansas.
Changing conditions cause expanded evacuation orders for Ferris Fire
Colorado officials expanded mandatory evacuation orders for residents near the Ferris Fire as conditions continued to change on Sunday.
How white supremacists staged the only successful coup in U.S. history
In 1898, Wilmington, N.C., was prosperous and integrated. But white supremacists took back control of the city's multi-racial government at gunpoint, and killed scores of Black residents - a little-known story retold in Lauren Collins' "They Stole a City."
Ukraine's prime minister resigns; Zelenskyy shifts several government roles
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to Ukraine's government.
At least 27 killed in Bangkok beer pub after fire broke out, authorities say
Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the Thai capital.
Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old tomb near Egypt's Luxor
The burial site was identified as belonging to a man named Paser based on inscriptions.
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Keystone Pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9 million over 2022 spill
A proposed settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system's operator to pay $26.9 million over a 2022 oil spill in Kansas.
Turner says he hopes Senate will pass Russia sanctions as part of Lindsey Graham's legacy
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said that he's hopeful the Senate will soon pass a Russia sanctions bill as "one of the legacies" of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly Saturday.
40 million under alerts as heat dome peaks across western U.S.
Heat alerts were issued for millions across parts of the western U.S. Sunday as an unusually prolonged heat dome reached its peak.
What is the process for filling Lindsey Graham's vacancy in the Senate?
Sen. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection in November when he died suddenly on Saturday.
Sen. Scott on Lindsey Graham's role in "building bridges," including with Trump
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina remembered Sen. Lindsey Graham as a "powerful leader" following his sudden death, while emphasizing Graham's role in "building bridges."
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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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Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with former White House chief of staff and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Transcript: Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Turner says he hopes Senate will pass Russia sanctions as part of Lindsey Graham's legacy
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said that he's hopeful the Senate will soon pass a Russia sanctions bill as "one of the legacies" of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly Saturday.
Transcript: Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with retired Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
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New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
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.
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At least 27 killed in Bangkok beer pub after fire broke out, authorities say
Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the Thai capital.
Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old tomb near Egypt's Luxor
The burial site was identified as belonging to a man named Paser based on inscriptions.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Ukraine's prime minister resigns; Zelenskyy shifts several government roles
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to Ukraine's government.
Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with former White House chief of staff and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
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7/12: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: The only successful coup in U.S. history; Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"; Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.; singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; and a Tuscany tradition: wine barrel races.
Milepost: David Attenborough
This week, British documentarian Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 years old in May, broke the record for oldest nominee for a Primetime Emmy Award, earning two nominations this year.
Grace notes: Art as a reverie of gentle sounds
French artist and composer Céleste Boursier-Mougenot's "Clinamen," at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City, is a mesmerizing installation in which porcelain bowls floating in giant basins of water collide, producing chiming sounds that reverberate in the 55,000-square-foot hall, to foster a state of grace. Tracy Smith reports.
Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"
The Emmy-winning HBO Max drama "The Pitt" immerses viewers in the hour-by-hour struggles faced by the overworked-yet-superhuman emergency room staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits the series' hyper-realistic set at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, Calif. (where cast members undergo a two-week medical boot camp), and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wylie about why the former "ER" actor returned to the medical drama genre. (The series just received 25 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, the most of any program.) [Originally broadcast Jan. 4, 2026.]
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" actress Louise Lasser, and singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
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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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Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
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.
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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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Sen. Dick Durbin on Lindsey Graham's legacy
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his friendship and political clashes with Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly this weekend.
How Sen. Graham's seat will get filled
Longtime South Caroline Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a "brief and sudden illness," his office said early Sunday morning. CBS News' Major Garrett breaks down how his Senate seat will be filled.
Sen. Lindsey Graham's political impact
Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death has shocked Washington, D.C. Political strategist Kevin Sheridan joins CBS News 24/7 to break down Graham's impact on U.S. politics.
Sen. Lindsey Graham's final Kyiv visit
Sen. Lindsey Graham was in Kyiv, Ukraine, one day before his death. CBS News' Margaret Brennan recalls her final conversation with Sen. Graham on Friday, during which he touted progress on Russian oil sanctions.
Nancy Mace on Sen. Lindsey Graham's death
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace joined CBS News 24/7 to reflect on Sen. Lindsey Graham's political impact after his sudden death, saying she and other members of Congress are "in a state of shock."