D.C. week ahead
Key members of President-elect Donald Trump's administration will be grilled by Congress in confirmation hearings this week. Meanwhile, President Obama will give his farewell address in Chicago. Errol Barnett has more.
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Election-hacking scandal
President-elect Donald Trump is blaming the election-hacking scandal on Democrats, saying they were negligent in handling their email accounts. Mr. Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence got a briefing from U.S. intelligence officials. Errol Barnett reports.
Trump hurting intel morale
In a Senate hearing Thursday, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said that Donald Trump's ongoing public criticism of the nation's intelligence community was hurting morale. Jeff Pegues has more.
Trump picks intel chief
Donald Trump chose former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats as his director of national intelligence Thursday even as he continues to publicly criticize the U.S. intelligence agencies. Jan Crawford has more.
Obamacare fight
President Obama and Vice President-elect Mike Pence went to Capitol Hill Wednesday to ready their parties in the coming war over Obamacare. House Speaker Paul Ryan and Republicans were short on specifics. Nancy Cordes reports.
Congress controversy
Was President-elect Trump's tweet the trigger for House Republicans reverse course on changing their ethics plan? Bob Cusack, editor-in-chief at The Hill, joins CBS to discuss the latest congressional controversy.
Ivanka's D.C. digs
Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, have closed a deal on a house in Washington D.C.'s Kalorama neighborhood. Their new home is only a few blocks away from where the Obamas will move when they leave the White House. See inside the Kushners' new home.
Rep. Aguilar: We need a path to citizenship
Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus met with President Biden at the White House Tuesday to discuss legislation to provide a path to permanent legal status for people living in the U.S. undocumented. California Democratic Congressman Pete Aguilar spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the meeting.
Russian hacking latest
A plane carrying expelled Russian diplomats took off from Washington early on New Year's Day. Hours earlier, Donald Trump continued to openly doubt intelligence saying Russia interfered in the election and even claimed he himself would release more information on the hacking this week. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Previewing Biden's first address to Congress
President Biden is set to deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, just two days before his 100th day in office. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini along with White House correspondent for The Washington Post and CBSN political contributor Sean Sullivan join CBSN's Lana Zak with a progress report on some of Mr. Biden's campaign promises.
Biden locks in high approval ratings
New polling from CBS News is shedding light on how Americans feel about the job President Biden has done in his first 100 days in office. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN's Lana Zak with a look at the latest numbers.
Ivanka Trump harassed
A professor says that he and his husband were removed from a JetBlue flight for berating fellow passenger Ivanka Trump, saying "Your father is ruining the country." CBSN's Reena Ninan has more details.
Trump's challenges
CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN to discuss what challenges lie ahead for the Trump administration, and the president-elect's response to Monday's deadly attack at a Christmas market in Berlin.
Obama interview analysis
NPR's Steve Inskeep had a lengthy "exit interview" with President Barack Obama in which they discussed his legacy, the 2016 election, Russian hacking, and President-elect Donald Trump. Inskeep joins CBSN with more on what the president had to say.
Berlin truck crash
At least nine are dead following an incident at a Christmas market in Berlin. A truck plowed through crowd of people at the market, and the White House released a statement saying the incident seems to be terror-related. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Michelle Obama on husband's legacy
During her eight years in Washington, First Lady Michelle Obama advocated for several causes, including healthy families and improved education for girls around the world. She also had some fun along the way. The first lady spoke with Oprah Winfrey in her final interview at the White House for a special that airs next week. First on"CBS This Morning," Mrs. Obama addresses her husband's legacy and whether he stayed true to a core belief.
Russia hacking probe
White House investigators believe the Russian hacks into the Democratic National Convention began in July 2015, more than a year before the election. CBS News' Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest on the hack investigation.
Dan Senor on Rex Tillerson
Dan Senor, former senior adviser to Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan in the 2012 presidential campaign, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss major questions that are being raised about President-elect Trump's secretary of state nominee.
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Obama's impact
President Obama will leave office in five and a half weeks. The new cover story in The Atlantic is called "My President Was Black: A history of the first African American White House -- and of what came next." National correspondent Ta-Nehisi Coates has written about President Obama several times over the last eight years. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the president' legacy on race.
Russian election hacking
Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed the CIA's assesment that Russia helped him get elected, saying the Democrats are behind the story. At the same time, Trump's leading candidate for Secretary of State has been awarded the "Order of Friendship" by the Kremlin. Errol Barnett reports.
Trump vs. CIA
President-elect Donald Trump is going after the CIA's probe into allegations that Russia influenced the presidential election. Meanwhile, Rex Tillerson is reportedly the Trump's top pick for secretary of state. Michael Graham is the creative director for The Weekly Standard and joins CBSN to discuss.
White House holiday card
The Obamas sent out their final Christmas card as the First Family, which features the President, First Lady and daughters Malia and Sasha in a photo taken at the Canadian state dinner earlier this year. CBSN's Vlad Duthiers has more.
Trump's controversial picks
Critics are slamming President-elect Donald Trump's latest Cabinet picks, including fast food CEO Andy Puzder for labor secretary, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to head the EPA, and WWE co-founder Linda McMahon to lead the Small Business Administration. Washington Post political correspondent James Hohmann joins CBSN with analysis.
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Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles in Iran war, sources say
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
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Progress made in Strait of Hormuz talks, Rubio says
The secretary of state said progress has been made in the Iran-Oman talks but that no final agreement has been reached, adding, "We're hoping that will happen very shortly."
What to know about primaries in 5 states today: Michigan, Virginia and more
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in five states: Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Washington.
Chipotle replaces jalapenos linked to Minnesota salmonella outbreak
Restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Man carrying ammo arrested near Trump National Golf Course before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Course in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Wayward SpaceX rocket to slam into moon, leave 16-foot deep crater
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
FBI not conducting civil rights probe into ICE shooting in Maine, sources say
The deadly encounter between an ICE officer and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero on July 13 in Biddeford, Maine, is the latest in a growing string of clashes between civilians and ICE agents.
Mike Lindell stepping down as MyPillow CEO to focus on Minnesota governor's race
Mike Lindell is stepping down as CEO of MyPillow to focus on his campaign for governor of Minnesota, the company announced Tuesday.
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Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Idaho In-N-Out shooting victims remembered by loved ones: "She lit up a room"
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Chipotle removes jalapenos linked to Minnesota salmonella outbreak
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Dow soars 900 points on strong corporate profits, hopes of Iran deal
Stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dipped and companies reported healthy profits.
More adult children live at home now than during the pandemic
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
"Peanut butter" pay raises are out, as employers shift to merit hikes
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
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Shannon Taylor wins Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st District
Virginia Democrats are refocusing on a handful of GOP-held seats in Virginia after the state Supreme Court struck down a redrawn congressional map that favored Democrats in all but one district.
Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Virginia's 2nd District to see rematch between Kiggans, Luria
Democrat Elaine Luria, who previously served four years in Congress, lost to Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans in 2022.
State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
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Chipotle suspected in salmonella outbreak
At least 110 people have fallen ill from salmonella in Minnesota, the vast majority of whom reported having eaten at the Mexican chain Chipotle. Tom Hanson has the story.
Michigan reports 2 cyclosporiasis deaths
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
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State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles, sources say
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Nazi ships, mammoth bones emerge as Danube River dries up
Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships – and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Gaza holds mass funeral for extended family recovered from wartime rubble
Authorities described this as the Gaza Strip's biggest mass funeral since the war began, mourning dozens of people, including women and children, recently recovered from the rubble.
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Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
Ariana Grande on her plans to take break
One day after announcing she'll step back from the spotlight after her tour ends, Ariana Grande spoke directly to fans at Monday night's show in Chicago. The singer said the decision was her own and "was made from a thoughtful and empowered place."
Jordan Roth talks "The Shards"
Tony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth talks about starring in the "The Shards" and describes what it was like to go from behind the scenes on Broadway to making his major on-screen acting debut.
Hollywood on hot streak at the box office
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
"My Favorite Person" takes over socials
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Top AI execs may meet with Trump officials
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more.
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.
Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
U.S. probes cyberattack on water systems
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
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Lindsay Clancy speaks in court for first time
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy testifies in court
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children in what her defense says was an episode of postpartum psychosis, testified in court for the first time on Tuesday as her trial progresses. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Idaho In-N-Out shooting victims remembered by loved ones: "She lit up a room"
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Police actions in Guthrie case under scrutiny
The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein joins CBS News to discuss her reporting on crucial missteps made by authorities in the days following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
Officials give update on Spokane fire arrest
A man is under arrest for allegedly setting one of three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, area. Meanwhile, thousands have been evacuated from the area as fires rage. KREM reporter Regan Gallo has more.
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Wayward SpaceX rocket to slam into moon, leave 16-foot-deep crater
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
DHS: Man dies in ICE custody in New Jersey
The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the death of a detainee at a controversial immigration center in New Jersey. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Breaking down El-Sayed vs. Stevens in Michigan
Michigan Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are facing off in a key Senate primary on Tuesday. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Lindsay Clancy speaks in court for first time
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.