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President Trump announced late Friday that he'll nominate Texas Congressman John Ratcliffe to be the new director of national intelligence. Ratcliffe withdrew his name from consideration for the same job last year after questions were raised about his resume and qualifications. Ratcliffe was a staunch defender of the president during the impeachment process.
More than a century after it was first introduced, the House has passed legislation to make lynching a federal crime. Deborah Barfield Berry, a Washington correspondent for USA Today, spoke to CBSN's Lana Zak about the significance of the passage.
President Trump picked John Ratcliffe to be the new Director of National Intelligence. Officials have questioned Ratcliffe's experience for the position, in which he'll lead the nation's 17 intelligence agencies. Catherine Herridge reports.
Today on "Face the Nation," the White House scrambles to calm fears as coronavirus claims the life of an American inside the U.S. Plus, with South Carolina behind them, 2020 candidates set their eyes on the Super Tuesday contests.
Our panelists break down the latest out of the White House and Capitol Hill.
On Sunday, the Trump administration pushed back to the scrutiny about how it has handled the coronavirus outbreak so far. Natalie Brand reports.
Pete Buttigieg, the 38-year-old openly gay former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, announced a new trip to South Bend, Indiana, on Sunday night. Campaign aides confirmed to CBS News that Buttigieg will suspend his presidential campaign. Watch his remarks here.
President Trump met with his coronavirus task force and executives from pharmaceutical companies at the White House to discuss the administration's response to the outbreak and the process of developing a vaccine. Watch his remarks here.
Later this week, Congress is expected to take up a $6 to $8 billion package in emergency spending to help fight the coronavirus. This comes as President Trump says travel restrictions and quarantines have helped contain the spread. Paula Reid reports.
Speaking on the White House lawn, President Trump slammed Democrats as voters went to the polls in 14 states on Super Tuesday. "Whoever it is, I really don't care, I will take them on," Mr. Trump said.
Lawmakers are expected to send President Trump an emergency spending bill that would provide $8.3 billion to fight coronavirus and find a vaccine. The administration had asked for $2.5 billion, but Mr. Trump said he was happy to take as much money as Congress was willing to provide. Ben Tracy is at the White House where Mr. Trump is looking to calm public fears, in some cases challenging health officials to do so.
President Trump announced that he was replacing his chief of staff for the third time via Twitter on Friday night. Acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney has been named envoy to Northern Ireland, while Trump loyalist Representative Mark Meadows will assume the role. Weijia Jiang reports on the latest White House shake-up from Florida, where Mr. Trump is spending the weekend.
President Trump's former top adviser on Russia says she thinks Mr. Trump "understands that President Putin does not like to be insulted" while acknowledging he hasn't had a problem insulting American allies.
The Trump administration has struggled to deliver a consistent message as the coronavirus outbreak spreads. There are now over 560 confirmed cases in the U.S. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang is traveling with the president and joins CBSN from West Palm Beach, Florida, with the latest.
With anxiety growing among lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the president continued to downplay the threat of coronavirus on Monday. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with more on the members of Congress who have decided to self-quarantine.
Five members of Congress who are close to President Trump have self-quarantined due to contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus. Mr. Trump himself has not been tested and the White House said he does not have any symptoms. After claiming the U.S. economy was resilient enough to weather the fallout, Mr. Trump is now seeking substantial relief that would include a possible payroll tax cut. Paula Reid reports on how else the White House is handling the outbreak.
The White House and Congress are rushing to come up with a stimulus package to ease the economic blow from the coronavirus outbreak. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN AM with more.
In a dramatic move to stop the spread of the coronavirus, President Trump ordered an extensive travel ban on Europe during a Wednesday night Oval Office address. The speech sent stock futures plummeting and angered Democratic leaders who criticized Mr. Trump for failing to address the shortage of test kits. The State Department issued its own alert as well, urging Americans to reconsider any international travel plans. Paula Reid reports on how the federal government is dealing with the fallout.
Both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have slammed President Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic after he gave a primetime Oval Office address on the crisis on Wednesday. Both condemned Mr. Trump's leadership while outlining their own plans to fight the public health crisis. Nikole Killion explains how the coronavirus is affecting the 2020 campaign.
President Trump has declared a national emergency due to coronavirus. He announced it during a Rose Garden press conference Friday afternoon. The announcement came just before markets closed for the week, and as his administration attempts to take more aggressive steps to address the escalating coronavirus crisis. Watch his remarks here.
After days of refusing, President Trump was tested for the coronavirus and is awaiting results. Mr. Trump has come in close contact with at least two people who have tested positive for the virus. Ben Tracy reports.
The White House expanded its travel ban from European nations Saturday, adding Ireland and Britain to the list. Europe is emerging as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. Ian Lee reports.
As coronavirus spreads in the United States, there are concerns about whether hospitals have enough supplies to treat people who get sick. Dr. Jerome Adams, The U.S. Surgeon General and member of the White House's Coronavirus Task Force, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the country's stockpile and what the country needs to do to slow the spread of the virus.
Wall Street halted trading Monday morning for the third time in the past two weeks amid continued alarm about the impact of coronavirus. Anthony Mason anchors a Special Report with reporting from CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and business analyst Jill Schlessinger.
As Congress works to pass a coronavirus stimulus package to follow the $100 billion emergency package President Trump has signed, the White House coronavirus task force works to contain the pandemic. Dr. Deborah Birx, the task force's response coordinator, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the federal response.
Two agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a report to Congress obtained by CBS News.
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski later echoed the sentiments shared by her colleague, Sen. Thom Tillis.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
Sources say Iowa is seen as a key part of the Trump team's strategy to keep the House in GOP hands.
A man was hospitalized after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona on Tuesday, according to the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Amid an ongoing internet blackout in Iran, one man was able to get through and speak with CBS News, describing what he said was a massacre of anti-government protesters in early January.
The first witness at the federal sex trafficking trial of three brothers, two of them high-end real estate brokers, testified Tuesday in a Manhattan courtroom that the thrill of attending a party at a celebrity's apartment turned into a nightmare.
Top Justice Department officials said Tuesday they expect to finish reviewing and publishing files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein soon, but cannot provide a specific timeline.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
Three young brothers died after falling through the ice on a pond near their temporary home. Their mother says the tragedy unfolded in seconds as she tried to pull them out.
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
Yale joins Harvard, MIT and other top universities that have eliminated tuition for households with modest income.
Pinterest is cutting costs to create more cash flow for AI-focused roles and AI‑powered products, the company said in a filing Tuesday.
Jerome Powell will announce the central bank's next interest rate decision on Jan. 28 amid political and legal turmoil involving the Fed.
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
UPS executive said the delivery company is moving to cut costs and plans to offer a voluntary separation program for full-time drivers.
Top Justice Department officials said Tuesday they expect to finish reviewing and publishing files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein soon, but cannot provide a specific timeline.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski later echoed the sentiments shared by her colleague, Sen. Thom Tillis.
Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a government report sent to Congress and obtained by CBS News that does not mention Pretti reaching for his firearm.
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
Amid an ongoing internet blackout in Iran, one man was able to get through and speak with CBS News, describing what he said was a massacre of anti-government protesters in early January.
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Holocaust memorial officials and historians say a proliferation of "entirely fabricated" digital content is distorting the Nazi's wartime horrors.
With all Israeli hostages now recovered from Gaza, there's a push for the Israel-Hamas peace plan to move to phase-two, but that brings its own challenges.
As reports say ICE will join the U.S. security detail at the Winter Olympics in Milan, the Italian city's mayor calls it "a militia that kills."
Natalia Lafourcade is the most awarded woman in Latin Grammy history with 20 awards. This year, she's up for best Latin pop album at the Grammys, which would be her fifth Grammy if she wins. Lafourcade spoke to Anthony Mason about her music journey and rise to fame.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
The new American version of TikTok is under scrutiny as some users claim the app is suppressing anti-ICE or anti-Trump content. Now, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching an investigation into the complaints. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
A jury selection began on Tuesday in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction. TikTok reached a late-night agreement Monday to settle the case. Stuart Benjamin, a professor at Duke Law School, breaks it down.
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.
Tuesday marks the start of a landmark trial in a lawsuit claiming that social media companies are using addictive technology to hook children. TikTok, one of the giants being sued in this case, just agreed to settle and avoid the courtroom. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and BBC Technology correspondent Lily Jamali have more.
TikTok settled a lawsuit ahead of the landmark California case set to begin over social media addiction. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
Court documents in the murder of a Columbus, Ohio, woman and her dentist husband were made public on Tuesday. The woman's ex-husband has been charged with murder in the case. Reporter Lacey Crisp with CBS Columbus affiliate WBNS has the details.
A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to appear in court and warned he could face possible contempt proceedings over an earlier order. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
A man inside Iran spoke with CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio after weeks of trying to get through the government's internet blackout. He described surviving a protest crackdown in which he believes more than a thousand people were killed.
Warning: This video contains some profanity. A man sprayed Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota with an unknown substance during her town hall in Minneapolis on Tuesday night. He was immediately apprehended, and Omar continued the event.
A new study of grandparents found that those who take care of grandchildren score better on tests of memory and language, and decline more slowly, than those who do not. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil called his mom for her reaction.
The new American version of TikTok is under scrutiny as some users claim the app is suppressing anti-ICE or anti-Trump content. Now, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching an investigation into the complaints. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
A government report sent to Congress says two federal agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.