Trump's promise to "forgotten men and women" largely ignored
"60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson on the week that was in Washington, and the president's approach to healing a nation in agony.
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Protests continue in D.C.
Protests continue in Washington, D.C. over the killing of George Floyd. Meanwhile, President Trump continues to clash with Mayor Muriel Bowser over the use of federal troops in the city. CBS News Washington correspondent Natalie Brand joins CBSN from the White House.
Trump touts jobs report amid U.S.-wide unrest
President Trump appeared energized at a Friday press conference where he touted the latest jobs report, which says the U.S. economy added 2.5 million jobs last month. This comes at the end of a week of harsh criticism from both sides of the aisle for the president, over his response to protests and racial issues roiling the country. Ben Tracy reports on the latest from Mr. Trump at the White House.
"Black Lives Matter" painted on street leading to White House
Mayor Muriel Bowser also officially named the section of 16th Street in front of the White House "Black Lives Matter Plaza."
D.C. paints "Black Lives Matter" on street
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser had a message painted on a city street near the White House Friday morning: "Black Lives Matter." Bowser also had the section of 16th Street officially named "Black Lives Matter Plaza."
Trump touts economic progress
President Trump is touting economic progress after new numbers show the unemployment rate declined to 13.3% in May. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to talk about the latest.
Peaceful protests take over Washington D.C.
Family and friends gathered to remember George Floyd at a memorial service in Minneapolis on Thursday, as peaceful protests continued nationwide. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN from Washington D.C. where protesters filled the streets and the halls of Congress.
Protests continue outside the White House
Protests continued outside the White House on Thursday, as family and friends of George Floyd held a memorial service in Minneapolis. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.
Mattis, Esper speak out against Trump
Former Trump administration Defense Secretary James Mattis issued a scathing statement denouncing Mr. Trump's divisive tactics, while current Defense Secretary Mark Esper publicly disputed the president's comments about using the military to quell protests. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to talk about the latest.
D.C. religious leaders criticize Trump visits
President Trump is facing backlash from local religious leaders for his visits to a historic church and national shrine amid the protests this week over George Floyd's death. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Protests continue at White House past curfew
Mostly peaceful protests continued at the White House past the city's curfew and into early Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, the president is facing bipartisan criticism for his calls to use aggressive military force against crowds. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump criticized for photo-op
New Jersey Senator Cory booker had strong words for President Trump on Tuesday following his photo-op at a church near the White House. Booker condemned the president for using law enforcement to clear protesters from Lafayette Park before posing in front of St. John's Episcopal Church. Democratic lawmakers are now calling for legislation to address police reform and to protect demonstrators. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBSN's Elaine Quijano discuss the reaction on Capitol Hill.
Reverend says she was tear-gassed so Trump could "look Christian"
"I was coughing with tear gas in my clergy collar," Reverend Gini Gerbasi told CBS affiliate WUSA.
Trump says he is "your president of law and order"
After protesters and journalists were tear-gassed across from the White House and the area was cleared, the president walked across the street to visit St. John's Church.
DC bishop on the president's church visit
Religious leaders and many political leaders have denounced President Trump for visiting a historic church near the White House where a small fire was set during weekend protests. Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, who oversees the church, said she was "outraged" that the president would use St. John's as a "prop." She joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss.
Trump responds to George Floyd protests
President Trump addressed the ongoing protests that have cropped up across the U.S. following the death of George Floyd. Mr. Trump suggested Saturday on Twitter that the protesters were "professionally managed." Nikole Killion reports.
Trump briefly taken to White House bunker during protests Friday
Demonstrations over George Floyd's death continued near the White House throughout the weekend.
Twitter flags Trump tweet about protests
Twitter has flagged a tweet from President Trump about the Minneapolis protests. The company said the post violated its policies against "glorifying violence." CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Fires flare near White House as protests continue
Tensions between demonstrators and D.C. police were rising during a third straight night of unrest over George Floyd's death.
Atlanta mayor: Trump "making it worse," should "just stop talking"
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says President Trump's rhetoric is only "inflaming" racial tensions across the country.
Trump delays G7 until fall
Earlier Saturday, Angela Merkel said she "cannot confirm" she would be attending amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump rips WH protesters, says "vicious dogs" were ready
President Trump said protesters at the White House would have been met with "vicious dogs" if they breached the fence.
Executive order targets tech companies
President Trump has long accused social media companies of political bias and on Thursday, he took a major step in paring down their legal rights. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports from the White House and Syracuse assistant professor of communications Jennifer Grygiel joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain why the order may not be what it seems.
States see uptick in new COVID-19 cases
The White House is pushing for the country to reopen, even as more than a dozen states reported an uptick in new cases of the coronavirus over the last week. Yahoo News White House correspondent Hunter Walker joins CBSN with more on the Trump administration's response.
O'Brien: Administration looking at cutting off travel from Brazil
Trump's national security adviser says the president is looking at the "end of June" for a potential meeting with G7 leaders in Washington.
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Strait of Hormuz traffic ramps up in wake of U.S.-Iran deal signing
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
U.S. plans expansion of denaturalization push, aiming for 250 cases by fall
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
Facing bipartisan criticism of Iran deal, Trump lashes out at "fools"
Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
States not required to give community-based care for those with disabilities: DOJ opinion
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren't required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care.
Luigi Mangione's legal team withdraws psychiatric defense
Luigi Mangione's legal team says they withdrew a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial one day after telling the court they would use it.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
Supreme Court sides with man who challenged law barring drug users from having guns
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
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Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago with star-studded celebrations
The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony featured a star-studded lineup of tributes, speeches and musical performances.
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States not required to give community-based care for those with disabilities: DOJ opinion
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren't required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
GOP congressman, missing for months, set to return on June 30
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey will return to Congress on June 30, his spokesperson said, after being away since March in an unexplained absence that has confounded Capitol Hill.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
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Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Intel shares leap after Trump announces chip deal with Apple
In a social media post, President Trump touted the U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel, noting that it is now worth $60 billion.
Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
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States not required to give community-based care for those with disabilities: DOJ opinion
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren't required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Michelle Obama's speech at center opening moves husband to tears
Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband at the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony in Chicago Thursday.
GOP congressman, missing for months, set to return on June 30
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey will return to Congress on June 30, his spokesperson said, after being away since March in an unexplained absence that has confounded Capitol Hill.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
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Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo
Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
"Lady Gucci," who had her ex-husband killed, could soon inherit $23M fortune
Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.
Facing bipartisan criticism of Iran deal, Trump lashes out at "fools"
Republican Senators Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis, Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
Ukraine drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery near Moscow
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."
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Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Extended interview: Myles Smith
British singer-songwriter Myles Smith talks to Anthony Mason about his much-anticipated debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," growing up in London, his rapid rise to stardom and more.
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo
Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.
"Lady Gucci," who had her ex-husband killed, could soon inherit $23M fortune
Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.
Ex-police commissioner on Heuermann sentence
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.
Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced
In a Long Island courtroom Wednesday, Rex Heuermann received three life sentences for choking and dismembering eight women, most of them in his basement, over the course of more than 15 years. The 62-year-old addressed the court before he was sent away. Tom Hanson reports.
Inside Gilgo Beach killer's sentencing hearing
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to life in prison without parole. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was in the courtroom and joins with details.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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America's long history of political turmoil
In his new book, "Been There, Done That," historian Greg Jackson shines a light on dark times in U.S. history, such as insurrections, political partisanship and disregard for the Constitution. Jackson joins "The Takeout" with more.
Details on U.S.-Iran peace deal
The clock started ticking for the U.S. and Iran to reach a final long-term peace deal after the presidents of both countries signed off on the 14-point memorandum of understanding on Wednesday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Rep. Espaillat brushes off primary challenge
Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat, who chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, has been one of the fiercest critics of President Trump, dating back to the president's first term. But the New Yorker now faces a primary challenger from his left who believes he hasn't been fierce enough and also has the backing of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Espaillat joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Obama's unique take on the presidential library
Former presidents and world leaders gathered in Chicago on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
H. R. McMaster on preliminary U.S.-Iran deal
President Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iran is being met with criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. H. R. McMaster, former national security adviser to Mr. Trump, joins with his perspective on the deal.