Trump signs bill expanding VA health care
President Trump signed a bill Wednesday aimed at expanding military veterans' access to private-sector health care.
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Democrats flip Missouri state senate seat
President Trump narrowly won the district in 2016, but Democrats took it by 20 points Tuesday night
GOP Senate report says Obama officials gave Iran access to U.S. financial system
Iran hawks in the U.S., Israel and elsewhere argued that the U.S. was giving far too much to Tehran and that the windfall would be used to fund extremism
Larry Kudlow holds briefing on G7 conference
Larry Kudlow held a press briefing at the White House on the upcoming conference of world leaders of the countries with the largest economies
Philadelphia Eagles coach says he wanted to go to White House
Trump disinvited the Eagles, who won last winter's Super Bowl, from a Tuesday event at the White House
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White House contractor wanted for attempted murder arrested
The United States Secret Service (USSS) arrested Martese Edwards outside the White House on Tuesday
Kelly Sadler, White House aide who insulted John McCain, is out
The White House took heat for condemning leaks, without apologizing for Sadler's comment
White House contractor arrested
The Secret Service arrested a contractor outside the White House on Tuesday for an outstanding warrant for an attempted murder charge. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Man takes a knee during anthem at White House event
Mr. Trump disinvited the Eagles from a planned visit and revived his focus on standing for the national anthem
Fans react to Trump canceling Eagles event at White House
"I shed my blood for this country, and if I felt like I wanted to kneel in protest, that's my right. And its anyone else's also to protest in a peaceful manner"
Trump slams Sessions
President Trump is again slamming Attorney General Jeff Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia investigation. McClatchy News White House correspondent Anita Kumar joins CBSN to explain why the attacks continue.
LeBron, Curry agree: NBA champs won't visit White House
"I know no matter who wins this series, no one wants the invite anyway. It won't be Golden State or Cleveland going," LeBron James said."
Trump holds American flag celebration
President Trump held a celebration of the American flag at the White House after uninviting the Philadelphia Eagles from a planned Super Bowl championship event.
Trump holds "celebration of American flag"
President Trump rescinded his invitation for the Philadelphia Eagles to celebrate their Super Bowl championship at the White House
Trump disinvites Philadelphia Eagles from visiting White House
The National Football League adopted a new policy last month requiring players to stand for the national anthem or face fines
Trump cancels Eagles' WH visit
The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles will not make their scheduled visit to the White House on Tuesday, according to a statement released by President Trump Monday night. Sports Illustrated legal analyst Michael McCann spoke to CBSN about the disinvitation as well as the new invitation the Eagles received from Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pennsylvania, to tour the Capitol.
Top Obama aide on Trump admin.
One of President Barack Obama's closest advisers is pulling back the curtain on some of the most pivotal moments of the presidency. Former deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes spoke to CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red and Blue" about the similarities between the Trump and Obama campaigns as well as his views on the Trump administration's foreign policy. Watch part two of Rhodes' interview Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on CBSN.
White House: Trump hasn't done anything wrong
As President Trump claimed he has the power to pardon himself, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders defended his innocence. Amid the controversy, the President also disinvited the Philadelphia Eagles from their White House celebration Tuesday over the national anthem controversy. Niall Stanage, White House columnist for The Hill, joins CBSN with all of today's developments.
Howard Schultz to leave Starbucks
"I sit here feeling a tremendous sense of gratitude. For years I've had a dream to build a different kind of company, one that has the potential to enhance lives and endure long after I was gone," Schultz wrote in a letter to Starbucks employees Monday.
White House: Trump hasn't done anything wrong
President Trump claims he could pardon himself, but the White House says he does not have to use that power because he hasn't done anything wrong. Elana Schor from Politico joins CBSN to explain what it all means.
White House says Trump has no need to pardon himself
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday that President Trump would have no reason to pardon himself
Trump weighing more pardons
President Trump granted his fifth pardon on Thursday, granting a pardon to conservative filmmaker and author Dinesh D'Souza. Mr. Trump said he is considering pardoning two celebrities with ties to his former show "The Apprentice." CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss.
Memo sent to Mueller by Trump's lawyers
A confidential memo from President Trump's lawyers explains why Mr. Trump may not be forced to testify before the special counsel. This comes at the president and his team are preparing for a historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest from the White House.
Trump names Fears new homeland security adviser
Fears will be the replacement for former Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert
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Trump and Pakistan optimistic about a peace deal, but Iran yet to react
Iran has not publicly responded to Trump's report of "great progress" toward a peace deal and a pause in the mission to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump largely succeeds in upending Indiana state Senate over redistricting
President Trump had backed challengers to Indiana state senators who voted against his redistricting plan — and on Tuesday, most of them won.
Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Lutnick set to testify in House committee's Epstein probe today
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled to be questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Vivek Ramaswamy projected to win Ohio GOP nomination for governor
Vivek Ramswamy will face Democrat Amy Acton, a former Ohio Department of Public Health director, in November.
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Homan: "Things weren't perfect" in Minneapolis, but ICE not backing down
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
Ohio Senate race set between Jon Husted, Sherrod Brown
CBS News projected that former Sen. Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary, while incumbent Sen. Jon Husted ran unopposed.
To avoid risk of mines, Navy directs ships on path farther from Iran
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
Hantavirus possibly transmitted human to human on stricken cruise ship, WHO says
Passengers aboard the ship are in good spirits but may have to quarantine for "eight weeks," a World Health Organization official told CBS News.
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Lutnick set to testify in House committee's Epstein probe today
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled to be questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Employers are demanding AI skills. What's the best way to learn them?
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
Manhunt on for retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife
Authorities say Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier, shot his wife and then fled into the woods in northern Tennessee.
To avoid risk of mines, Navy directs ships on path farther from Iran
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
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Homan: "Things weren't perfect" in Minneapolis, but ICE not backing down
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
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Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Employers are demanding AI skills. What's the best way to learn them?
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
EEOC sues New York Times, alleging bias against White male worker
Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.
Meta trained its AI on copyrighted work, new lawsuit alleges
The lawsuit claims that Meta's Llama is generating summaries — and, in some cases, verbatim copies — of original works.
Delta ending food and beverage service on shorter flights
Routes that are under a certain distance will no longer offer food and beverage service, the airline said.
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Lutnick set to testify in House committee's Epstein probe today
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled to be questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Republican Derek Merrin projected to win Ohio's 9th District primary
Derek Merrin won the GOP primary in Ohio's 9th Congressional District on Tuesday, setting up a rematch against longtime Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in what's expected to be one of the most contested House races of the year.
3 killed in U.S. strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people.
Trump largely succeeds in upending Indiana state Senate over redistricting
President Trump had backed challengers to Indiana state senators who voted against his redistricting plan — and on Tuesday, most of them won.
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Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
What we know about cruise hantavirus outbreak
A rare form of hantavirus is believed to have spread person-to-person on board a cruise ship. Three people are dead, four more are ill and nearly 150 others are stranded aboard the ship, where they will stay potentially for months until they are cleared to leave. Tom Hanson has more.
How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least four others, officials said.
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Latest on apparent hantavirus cruise outbreak
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.
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13-year-old student kills 2 women at school in Brazil
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
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Trump and Pakistan optimistic about a peace deal, but Iran yet to react
Iran has not publicly responded to Trump's report of "great progress" toward a peace deal and a pause in the mission to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
3 killed in U.S. strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people.
Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least four others, officials said.
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Tony Awards nominations breakdown
"The Lost Boys," starring Shoshana Bean, leads this year's Tony nominations along with "Schmigadoon!" Both opened just weeks ago, and each cinched 12 nods. CBS News New York reporter Dave Carlin has more about the nominees.
Douglas Stuart reads "John of John" excerpt
Oprah Winfrey selected "John of John" by award-winning author Douglas Stuart, known for "Shuggie Bain," as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, Douglas Stuart, read an excerpt from his novel that Winfrey calls " a complex and compelling tale that ultimately showcases the transformational power of love."
Details from the Met Gala red carpet
CBS News' Adriana Diaz and contributor Lauren Sherman join CBS News 24/7 to share details from the 2026 Met Gala.
Breaking down the 2026 Tony Awards nominees
The nominees for the 79th annual Tony Awards, which air on CBS on June 7, were revealed on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin joins with more.
Zac Posen on Kendall Jenner's Met Gala look
GAP Inc. executive vice president and creative director Zac Posen discusses designing model Kendall Jenner's dress for this year's Met Gala. He also dives into other looks that stood out at the annual event.
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Employers are demanding AI skills. What's the best way to learn them?
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
OpenAI co-founder's diary surfaces in Musk trial
The high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI now involves testimony about a co-founder's personal diary. Vanity Fair contributor Tom Dotan joins to discuss.
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.
Coinbase to lay off 700 workers as crypto company embraces AI
"This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs," CEO Brian Armstrong said in a letter to employees.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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13-year-old student kills 2 women at school in Brazil
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
Antisemitic graffiti found across NYC
An investigation is underway in New York City after multiple locations were vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. CBS News' Jared Ochacher reports from Queens.
Manhunt underway for former soldier
In northern Tennessee, a retired Special Forces soldier is accused of shooting his wife and then using his training to disappear into the woods. Nicole Valdes reports.
Manhunt on for retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife
Authorities say Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier, shot his wife and then fled into the woods in northern Tennessee.
Tanner Horner sentenced to death in murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand
A Tarrant County jury sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
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Antisemitic graffiti found across NYC
An investigation is underway in New York City after multiple locations were vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. CBS News' Jared Ochacher reports from Queens.
OpenAI co-founder's diary surfaces in Musk trial
The high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI now involves testimony about a co-founder's personal diary. Vanity Fair contributor Tom Dotan joins to discuss.
Tony Awards nominations breakdown
"The Lost Boys," starring Shoshana Bean, leads this year's Tony nominations along with "Schmigadoon!" Both opened just weeks ago, and each cinched 12 nods. CBS News New York reporter Dave Carlin has more about the nominees.
5/5: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Rubio says Operation Epic Fury is over; primary day in Indiana and Ohio.
Sister of returning sailor speaks out
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy's largest aircraft carrier, will soon return to the U.S. after the longest deployment since the Vietnam War. Among the returning sailors is Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Tiffany Galarza. Her sister, Brianna Caudill, joins "The Daily Report."