Trump announces plan to lower drug prices: "This is a total rip off, and we are ending it"
Trump has said the pharmaceutical industry is "getting away with murder" — but can he actually change the system?
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Sanders confirms White House aide accused of insulting McCain still has a job
Press secretary Sarah Sanders addressed a range of issues, but declined to comment on White House aide Kelly Sadler's comments about John McCain
Trump aide mocks "dying" John McCain – and his daughter responds
"I don't understand what kind of environment you're working in when that would be acceptable and then you can come to work the next day and still have a job"
Trump says he has confidence in Scott Pruitt
The Trump administration has made easing environmental regulations on businesses a priority
White House task force on artificial intelligence
The White House held a summit with tech leaders on A.I., saying it plans to take an "America First" approach to promoting the technology. House Democrats also released more than 3000 Facebook ads they say show Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. CNET Executive Editor Ian Sherr joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Cindy McCain tweets about White House aide accused of mocking John McCain
White House assistant Kelly Sadler allegedly said "it's doesn't matter, he's dying anyway" about McCain
Trump suggests taking away journalists' credentials
"Why do we work so hard in working with the media when it is corrupt? Take away credentials?" President Trump tweeted
Trump says he will announce location of North Korea meeting within three days
President Trump holds a meeting with members of his Cabinet Wednesday May 9, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. ET
U.S. withdraws from Iran nuclear deal
Iran's leaders are reacting with anger to President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from a landmark nuclear deal. In his White House announcement, Mr. Trump called the 2015 deal "horrible" and "disastrous." Paula Reid reports.
Terms of Mueller's Trump interview?
The president's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, says the White House has a list of demands for the special counsel before the president will agree to an interview. Giuliani says the president wants to testify in the Russia investigation, but Giuliani is cautioning him against it. Paula Reid reports.
Previewing Trump's decision on Iran deal
President Trump tweeted Monday that he will make an announcement Tuesday about the role the U.S. will play in the future of the Iran nuclear deal. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN to discuss what the Mr. Trump might announce -- as well as his recent involvement with the West Virginia Senate race.
Trump & Iran nuke deal decision
President Trump is prepared to announce a decision on the Iran nuclear deal Tuesday as U.S. allies encourage the U.S. to remain in the agreement. Iran has warned consequences if the U.S. decides to pull out of the agreement. CBS News' Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss the president's upcoming decision.
First lady unveils "Be Best" campaign to address issues facing children
The first lady has already championed causes that work to improve the lives of young children across the country
White House: Gina Haspel "100 percent" committed to confirmation hearing
White House denied reports that Haspel might withdraw her nomination to lead the CIA ahead of her confirmation hearing
Could a workaround help the U.S. stay in Iran nuclear deal?
Plan with U.S. and European allies could allow President Trump to deliver on campaign promise of renegotiating the 2015 international agreement
Trump books himself on Fox News
A White House official confirmed that "Fox and Friends" co-host Steve Doocy invited the president to appear on his show over the phone and Mr. Trump accepted. Mr. Trump then directed the press office to coordinate the logistics of the interview. CBS News White House reporter Jacqueline Alemany joins CBSN to discuss.
W.H. in damage control after Giuliani claim
The White House is in damage control over the news that President Trump reimbursed attorney Michael Cohen for the $130,000 he paid adult film star Stormy Daniels. The president acknowledged the repayment Thursday, but he denied campaign money was used in the effort to silence Daniels. Weijia Jiang reports.
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Rudy Giuliani says Trump reimbursed Cohen; Second baby eagle hatches on live stream
Giuliani on Stormy Daniels payment
Rudy Giuliani, one of President Trump's newest legal advisers, said Mr. Trump knew about a payment to Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about the affair she says she had with Donald Trump years before he became president. His statement contradicts what the president said on Air Force One a month ago. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Fallout over Giuliani's "hush money" remarks
The White House is playing catch-up after Rudy Giuliani, a member of the president's legal team, said Mr. Trump reimbursed attorney Michael Cohen for the "hush money" payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. CBS News' Jacqueline Alemany has more on the fallout.
Trump on National Day of Prayer
President Trump delivered remarks at a National Day of Prayer event at the White House and unveiled a new executive order that aims to protect religious freedom of Americans.
Stormy Daniels' lawyer "stunned" by Giuliani comments on repayment
Rudy Giuliani says the president reimbursed fixer Michael Cohen for a $130,000 payment he made to Daniels as part of a non-disclosure agreement
Who is Emmet Flood?
CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss what Emmet Flood might bring to President Trump's legal team and who he might end up replacing besides Ty Cobb.
Analyzing the White House legal team shakeup
Quartz White House correspondent Heather Timmons joins CBSN to discuss recently leaked questions special counsel Robert Mueller's team might ask the president.
Marc Short on Pruitt: Delivering on agenda doesn't excuse misuse of taxpayer dollars
A preview of "The Takeout": White House legislative affairs director Marc Short tells Major Garrett he thinks Pruitt could do a better job in certain areas. Here's the transcript
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Iran-backed Houthis step up conflict with Saudis by targeting oil facilities
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said they targeted two oil facilities in Saudi Arabia owned by Aramco on Saturday.
Maine Democrats meet to select Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner
Maine Democrats are gathering Saturday to select a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot, with former state Senate President Troy Jackson poised to secure the nomination.
Trump cracks jokes at White House Correspondents' Dinner redo
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Substance in work van of man killed by ICE tested negative for drugs, prosecutor says
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
India education minister resigns after weeks of "Cockroach" protests
India's education minister resigned Saturday after weeks of protests that demanded his removal over irregularities in the education system.
Small plane crashes into family home in Germany, killing at least 1
The residents of the house were not home at the time of the crash, German news agency dpa reported.
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Man, 83, who went missing near Grand Canyon rescued after overnight search
Multiple teams worked to find and rescue Gerald Guinn, 83, after he disappeared during a hike near the Grand Canyon.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
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Maine Democrats meet to select Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner
Maine Democrats are gathering Saturday to select a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot, with former state Senate President Troy Jackson poised to secure the nomination.
Substance in work van of man killed by ICE tested negative for drugs, prosecutor says
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
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Grandfather with pancreatic cancer beats the odds with clinical trial
Hernando Salcedo was diagnosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer after mild symptoms. Chemotherapy made him feel worse than before his diagnosis.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
"The child is terrified": Doctors on front lines of measles comeback speak out
Confirmed measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high, and it's only July.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
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Small plane crashes into family home in Germany, killing at least 1
The residents of the house were not home at the time of the crash, German news agency dpa reported.
Wildfires in France and Spain force more than 267,000 to flee
The fires in Spain and France advanced quickly because of tinderbox conditions worsened by successive heat waves.
India education minister resigns after weeks of "Cockroach" protests
Movement organizers said the government had accepted their remaining demands and called off future protests.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
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SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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.
Lawmakers weigh AI "kill switch"
Days after OpenAI revealed one of its models went rogue and hacked into another company's servers, House lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the federal government to effectively shut down models that may put the public at risk. Jo Ling Kent explains.
How to save on your next laptop amid AI boom
As the back-to-school shopping season begins, you can expect to pay more for certain items, like laptops, due to shortages stemming from artificial intelligence. Brian Westover, principal hardware writer for PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss how you can save money.
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SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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.
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WHCA scholarship recipients relive shooting
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.
High security for correspondents' dinner
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will have a redo in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, after the original event was interrupted in April when a gunman stormed in. It'll be a scaled-down event with scaled-up security. Nicole Sganga reports.
Georgia school shooting suspect pleads guilty
Nearly two years after a school shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, a 16-year-old pleaded guilty to killing two fellow students, two teachers and wounding nine other people in Georgia. Jericka Duncan reports.
Judge to decide on D4vid's murder trial
A judge is set to decide whether to move forward with a jury trial of singer D4vid in the case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's murder after the doctor who performed her autopsy delivered a disturbing testimony in a preliminary hearing. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Upper West Side double stabbing suspect facing hate crime charges
The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other things.
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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.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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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White House Correspondents' Dinner, take two
President Trump spoke to journalists at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, months after an armed security breach led to the event's rescheduling and downscaling. The president offered jokes, insults and compliments to members of the press during the dinner.
Passengers survive seaplane crash
The NTSB is investigating after a seaplane crashed into Washington's Puget Sound. All aboard the plane survived the fiery crash.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
LeBron James signs with the Sixers
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James is headed to Philadelphia to join the 76ers. It's been 43 years since the Sixers last won the NBA Finals, but with James on their side, the team has high hopes.
U.S. pauses Iran strikes for a night
After 13 consecutive nights of bombing, the U.S. paused strikes on Iran Friday night. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.