Trump backtracks
Donald Trump denounced reporters for taking him too literally when he stated that President Obama and Hillary Clinton are the founders of ISIS. Dean Reynolds has more.
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Clinton tax returns
According to their 2015 tax returns, Hillary and Bill Clinton jointly made about $10.7 million last year. Clinton is using the release of her tax returns on Friday as a ploy to get Donald Trump to release his. Chip Reid has more.
Trump controversies grow
Donald Trump tweeted that he was being sarcastic when he repeatedly told voters that President Obama "founded" ISIS. TIME magazine's Alex Altman joins CBSN to discuss.
Clinton, Kaine release taxes
Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine released their tax returns on Friday, in contrast to their rival Donald Trump, who has steadfastly refused to do the same. Trump says he won't release his taxes because he's being audited. CBS News' Steve Chaggaris and Chip Reid join CBSN to discuss.
8/11: Evening News
The DEA has declined to remove marijuana from its list of dangerous drugs in the United States; the "duel in the pool" between Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps is one of the most famous rivalries of the Olympics.
Trump rallies in Orlando
Donald Trump said all the companies leaving the United States for Mexico made the country, "Boomtown, USA" while speaking at a rally in Orlando Thursday night. Trump also repeated the claim that Barack Obama founded ISIS, saying, "He is the founder. In a true sense." See Trump's full remarks.
Trump: Obama founded ISIS
Donald Trump stated that President Obama is the "founder" of ISIS and Hillary Clinton is the "MVP." Trump's criticism that ISIS rose to prominence during the Obama administration ignores President Bush's role in removing U.S. troops from Iraq. Major Garrett reports.
Trump with pastors
Donald Trump spoke in Orlando Thursday before a group of 700 evangelical pastors. Trump said this was the most important election the country had ever had and asked for prayers. He also repeated his claim that Hillary Clinton and President Obama "founded ISIS." See Trump's full remarks.
Clinton's economic plan
Hillary Clinton presented a major economic speech in Michigan Thursday. Clinton said she would allow people to refinance their student loan debt and vowed to stop TPP. See her full remarks.
Clinton's economic plan
Hillary Clinton laid out her plans for the economy in a speech on Thursday, where she slammed Trump's economic rhetoric and said she will stop the Trans-Pacific Partnership. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and national political reporter for the Washington Post, Abby Phillip, join CBSN with analysis.
Who's responsible for ISIS?
Donald Trump is blaming President Obama and Hillary Clinton for "founding" ISIS. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with more details on the rise of the terror group.
Trump's ISIS claims
Donald Trump is making headlines for another round of contoversial comments. He said that President Obama is the "founder" of ISIS and Hillary Clinton is the "MVP" of the terror group. This comes as the Republican National Committee is denying that they "warned" they would reallocate funds for the Trump Campaign. National politics reporter for Politico, Eli Stokols, joins CBSN to discuss.
8/10: Evening News
Donald Trump used the Second Amendment to shoot himself in the foot Tuesday; the waterpark where a freak accident led to the death of a 10-year-old reopened Wednesday
Man scales Trump Tower
A man climbed up the side of the Trump Tower Wednesday. The climber scaled the building for nearly three hours before the NYPD grabbed him and dragged him inside. CBSN's Tony Dokoupil has more from the scene of the scaling.
Climber's suction cups
A daring climber used suction cups to scale up the side of Trump Tower in New York City. Outside Magazine's editor-at-large Grayson Shaffer, joins CBSN with details on the climber's equipment and what goes into scaling a skyscraper.
New Clinton emails
The State Department released new emails from top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin Wednesday. The Trump campaign says the emails are proof of corruption, while the Clinton campaign says they show nothing of the sort. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump's rhetoric
Donald Trump used the Second Amendment to shoot himself in the foot Tuesday. Hillary Clinton said it was just the latest in a number of casual comments from Trump that have crossed the line. Major Garrett takes a closer look at Trump's rhetoric on the campaign trail.
Man climbs Trump Tower
A man is scaling the Trump Tower in New York City using suction cups. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has the video of the courageous climber.
Clinton's game plan
Hillary Clinton responded to comments Donald Trump made Tuesday, saying Trump shouldn't "suggest violence." This controversy comes as Hillary Clinton looks ahead to win key Republican states. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
8/9: Evening News
Donald Trump made a remark at a rally Tuesday that many took as a threat against Hillary Clinton or her future possible Supreme Court nominees; Stacey Kozel, a 41-year-old woman battling Lupus, started hiking the 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail in March
Donald Trump responds
Donald Trump, along with Rudy Giuliani, attempted to clear up a controversial comment he made about "2nd amendment people stopping Hillary Clinton." See their remarks here.
GOP divided
The GOP's division is playing out during a primary election in Wisconsin. House Speaker Paul Ryan, who Donald Trump declined to endorse until four days before the vote, is being challenged for re-nomination by Paul Nehlen. Dean Reynolds reports.
Clinton campaign reacts
Donald Trump's call for "2nd Amendment people" to do "something" about Hillary Clinton's potential Supreme Court nominees sent many heads spinning on Tuesday. Clinton's campaign responded, saying a person seeking the Oval Office should not suggest violence. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump 2nd Amendment comment
Donald Trump made a remark at a rally Tuesday that many took as a threat against Hillary Clinton or her future possible Supreme Court nominees. Trump's campaign says it was a call for supporters to head to the polls. Major Garrett has more.
Clinton hits Trump again
Hillary Clinton got some more zingers in on Donald Trump during her second Florida rally of the day Monday. Clinton said Trump's economic plan had nothing in it for most Americans. See her full remarks.
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U.S. restarts blockade and strikes Iran as Trump seeks control of Strait of Hormuz
As the U.S. restarts its Iran blockade and carries out more strikes, President Trump has called off a planned 20% fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
ICE halts most vehicle stops following deadly shootings, sources say
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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Flights grounded at D.C.-area airport due to security concerns for Iraqi leader
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
Houston prosecutor could bring charges against ICE agents in fatal shooting
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.
Every ICE arrest team will now have an agent with a body camera, DHS says
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
State board: Musk may have broken election law by offering $1M checks to voters
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
Security video captures moments after man was fatally shot by ICE in Maine
A home security camera captured the sound of five gunshots when Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a Colombian national, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
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Every ICE arrest team will now have an agent with a body camera, DHS says
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
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Flights grounded at D.C.-area airport due to security concerns for Iraqi leader
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
Houston prosecutor could bring charges against ICE agents in fatal shooting
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.
Security video captures moments after man was fatally shot by ICE in Maine
A home security camera captured the sound of five gunshots when Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a Colombian national, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
State board: Musk may have broken election law by offering $1M checks to voters
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
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Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
Senators introduce bipartisan plan to tackle Social Security insolvency
The Promise Act would establish a legislative procedure with the goal of preserving Social Security's trust funds for the next 50 years.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest in years
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction
The T. rex, nicknamed Gus, is a towering figure, standing at 12.5 feet fall and roughly 38 feet long.
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Every ICE arrest team will now have an agent with a body camera, DHS says
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
Exclusive
Flights grounded at D.C.-area airport due to security concerns for Iraqi leader
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
Houston prosecutor could bring charges against ICE agents in fatal shooting
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.
Security video captures moments after man was fatally shot by ICE in Maine
A home security camera captured the sound of five gunshots when Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a Colombian national, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
State board: Musk may have broken election law by offering $1M checks to voters
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
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Taco Bell removes some items amid outbreak
As of Tuesday, nearly 7,000 people in 34 states reported symptoms tied to a parasitic illness that, so far, has no official source. Carter Evans reports on what's suspected of being behind the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Dr. Céline Gounder: Lindsey Graham died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
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Iraq seizes mounds of gold and millions in cash in corruption crackdown
An anti-corruption probe in Iraq leads to seizure of 825 pounds of gold and tens of millions in cash from lawmakers and government officials.
Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed
The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv.
U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
China rejects report that a U.S. scientist is being wrongfully detained
Asked about the case of U.S. national Youlin Chen, China's foreign ministry said there was no "wrongful detention," but it did not deny the scientist was imprisoned.
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Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
Gelfand on "The Real Wolf of Wall Street"
"The Real Wolf of Wall Street," a new documentary from See It Now Studios on Paramount+, focuses on the real-life story of infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. Howie Gelfand, a former partner at Stratton Oakmont, explains why he decided to be part of the documentary and how the 2013 film, "The Wolf of Wall Street," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, got the real story wrong.
Alan Ritchson on thriller "Motor City"
Alan Ritchson talks about starring in "Motor City," which has nearly no dialogue, how his process was different and why he thinks it will resonate with audiences.
States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Major utility bill increases requested
Utility companies requested $9.2 billion worth of rate increases in the second quarter of 2026, potentially impacting over 56 million Americans, according to a new report from PowerLines. Former Michigan utility commissioner Tremaine Phillips joins CBS News to discuss.
Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
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.
Hochul halts NY data center construction
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more.
Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
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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.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
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.
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U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
Kagan opening statements on security funding
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are on Capitol Hill to testify before House lawmakers in response to a request for increased security funding amid growing threats against members of the highest court.
Second fatal ICE shooting in a week
Joan Sebastian Guerrero's death in Maine marks the second time in a week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have shot and killed a civilian. The Department of Homeland Security alleged that a man "attempted to flee the scene" when stopped by ICE. Guerrero's killing has prompted calls for an investigation. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Witnesses on ICE shooting in Maine
Witnesses are describing what they saw during the moments after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man in Maine. One source with knowledge of the investigation says Joan Sebastian Guerrero was killed during the encounter. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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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.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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.
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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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Officials speak on fatal ICE shootings
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials shot and killed two men in the last week in Maine and in Texas. Maine's House speaker, a Houston prosecutor and a Minnesota attorney spoke with CBS News about the violence.
Anthropic launches "Claude for Teachers"
Anthropic is offering verified teachers a year of free access to its premium AI tools through its new "Claude for Teachers" program. Elizabeth Kelly, head of Beneficial Deployments at Anthopic, joins CBS News to discuss.
Houston prosecutor on ICE shooting witnesses
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the ICE killing of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, says his office is filing paperwork to get visas for the witnesses of the fatal shooting, so they're not deported while the investigation unfolds.
Major utility bill increases requested
Utility companies requested $9.2 billion worth of rate increases in the second quarter of 2026, potentially impacting over 56 million Americans, according to a new report from PowerLines. Former Michigan utility commissioner Tremaine Phillips joins CBS News to discuss.
NASA astronaut flies to ISS for 8-month stay
Physician-astronaut Anil Menon, a former flight surgeon with NASA, rocketed into space Tuesday with two Russian cosmonauts for an eight-month stay aboard the International Space Station. CBS News' space consultant Bill Harwood has more.