Secret Service closes White House cocaine investigation without suspect
The cocaine was first discovered at the White House on July 2.
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Biden praises Turkey's backing of Sweden NATO bid; House GOP claim WH mishandled NIH reappointments
What to expect from Biden's NATO trip
President Biden has arrived in Lithuania to attend the NATO summit on the heels of news from the group's secretary general that Turkey will back Sweden's entry into the alliance. It was one of the top issues to be discussed among the leaders meeting in Vilnius this week, as the war in Ukraine continues. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports from London.
Biden touts job numbers
The Labor Department's latest jobs report shows hiring eased significantly while the unemployment rate remained relatively steady last month, but the report still outperformed some economists' expectations. President Biden responded with a statement saying he'd added more jobs than any president before him in a four-year term. CBS News' Weija Jiang reports.
Comer seeks information from Secret Service about cocaine found in White House
House Oversight Chairman James Comer is requesting a staff-level briefing by July 14.
Record number of migrants navigate Darién Gap
The number of migrants crossing the U.S. border has declined since the expiration of Title 42 back in May, but that doesn't mean people have stopped trying. Thousands of migrants are making their way from South America through Panama's Darién Gap, a treacherous region where the elements are brutal. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins us to discuss what some of them experience as they make their way north.
White House cocaine investigation continues
The White House responded to the discovery of cocaine in the building in a press briefing Wednesday, but President Biden didn't answer shouted questions about it during a photo-op with Sweden's prime minister. There are still lingering questions over how the drug got there. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns is at the White House with the latest on the investigation.
White House cocaine investigation ongoing
Officials have confirmed a small bag of cocaine was found Sunday on the ground floor of the West Wing in the White House, in the area where visitors taking tours are directed to leave their phones. The Secret Service investigation into who it belongs to and how it entered the White House is ongoing. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Washington.
Questions abound over cocaine found in White House
The Secret Service is continuing its investigation into how a bag of cocaine got into the White House. The bag was found in an area of the White House that is open to tour groups. Weijia Jiang has more.
Cocaine found in White House
Testing has confirmed the powdery substance found Sunday at the White House was cocaine. Secret Service officers found it on the ground floor of the West Wing, in the area where visitors taking tours are directed to leave their phones. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Nikole Killion report.
New limits on social media content moderation
A federal judge is restricting government officials' contact with social media companies about content moderation. Cat Zakrzewski, technology policy reporter for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the ruling.
Suspected cocaine found at White House
The Secret Service is investigating a bag of suspicious white powder, believed to be cocaine, found Sunday evening at the White House in an area accessible to tour groups. The president and his family were out of town. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Suspected cocaine found in White House
A powdery substance discovered in the White House complex that caused a brief shutdown of the facility Sunday evening tested positive for cocaine in preliminary results, according to two law enforcement officials. Skyler Henry reports from Washington.
Suspected cocaine found in White House
Secret Service agents discovered a bag of what is believed to be cocaine in the West Wing of the White House Sunday, in an area accessible to tour groups. An investigation into how it got there is underway.
Biden speaks out after student loan ruling
President Biden delivered remarks criticizing the Supreme Court's decision to strike down his student loan forgiveness plan. In a 6-3 ruling Friday, the court's conservative majority said federal law does not allow the program to wipe out nearly half-a-trillion dollars in debt. Mr. Biden says he will take action to address the problem in other ways. Watch his full remarks and analysis in this CBS News Special Report.
Top White House adviser maps out Biden's economic agenda
Jared Bernstein, Council of Economic Advisers chairman, joins CBS News' chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa to discuss President Biden's new economic plan, which Mr. Biden unveiled Wednesday in Chicago.
Kamala Harris' role in Biden 2024 campaign
The Biden campaign is continuing its mission of getting the president a second term in the White House. President Biden is on the road this week raising money before the next fundraising deadline on Friday. Ashley Etienne, CBS News political contributor and former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris, joins "America Decides" to assess the role Harris is playing in the Biden campaign.
Biden unveils new economic plan
President Biden has unveiled his new plan for the U.S. economy. During a speech in Chicago, he touted growing the economy by focusing on expanding the middle class. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson has more.
Biden signs executive order on birth control
President Biden signed an executive order Friday aimed at expanding access to contraception. The order directs government agencies to ensure private health insurers cover all FDA-approved birth control. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Prime minister of India's controversial visit
President Biden hosted India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House state dinner. Some Democrats boycotted Modi's address to Congress in protest over allegations that he has worked to dismantle democracy in India and underminded the rights of the country's Muslim minority. Ed O'Keefe reports from Washington.
Biden hosts India's Modi at White House
In a visit that has prompted some criticism, President Biden Thursday welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House. The state visit is seen as a sign of how crucial Mr. Biden's friendship with Modi is, and comes at a time when tensions are high between the U.S. and India's neighbor, China. Nancy Cordes has more.
Biden, Modi sidestep humanitarian concerns
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint session of Congress Thursday shortly after being welcomed to the White House by President Biden as part of a state visit. Human rights groups have accused Modi of discriminating against his country's Muslim population and silencing dissent. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Lawmakers respond to Hunter Biden's plea deal
Republican lawmakers are pushing ahead with their criticism of the Justice Department for the Hunter Biden plea deal, while a well-known Democratic senator is still flirting with the idea of a presidential run. CBS News' Major Garrett and Ed O'Keefe break down the latest in a panel discussion with Politico reporter Olivia Beavers and political correspondent Liz Landers.
Indian prime minister visiting the U.S.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is traveling to Washington, D.C., Wednesday to meet with President Biden for two days of talks. Rick Rossow, chair of U.S.-India policy studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank, has more on what they could discuss.
What we know about Hunter Biden's plea deal
The president's son -- Hunter Biden -- has agreed to a federal plea deal that will likely mean he will not have to go to prison. According to a court filing made public Tuesday by the Justice Department, Biden will plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges. CBS News investigative correspondents Catherine Herridge and Jim Axelrod join with the latest.
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Trump warns Iran is set to "get a beating" as 5-month war expands
The war in the Middle East is expanding, with President Trump threatening Iran with "a beating" and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxies in Iraq.
Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Airport immigration arrests stem from TSA-ICE collaboration, sources say
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance, seeks dismissal of "86 47" case
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle, political banner
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
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Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Murder victim found in Oregon woods in 1972 identified as WWII veteran
A murder victim has been identified decades after his remains were discovered in a wooded area in Oregon in 1972, authorities said.
Airport immigration arrests stem from TSA-ICE collaboration, sources say
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
Maps show where heavy rainfall poses flood risks across Northeast
The storm system that brought dangerous tornadoes to the Midwest earlier this week has now moved into New England, threatening to cause flooding in multiple states.
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Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
U.S. bans humanoid robot imports, eyeing China and national security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.
Canadian tourism slumped in the U.S. last year amid heightened tensions
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
Americans face higher back-to-school costs. Here's what's pricier.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
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Airport immigration arrests stem from TSA-ICE collaboration, sources say
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance, seeks dismissal of "86 47" case
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq
The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.
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The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
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FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle, political banner
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
2 firefighters die in Greece as others fight massive blaze in France
Two firefighters died in a blaze on the Greek island of Crete Wednesday while crews in France confronted a wildfire four times the size of Paris, officials said.
2025 was deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in 30 years, study says
Last year, 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks outside of Israel, making it the deadliest year for such incidents since 1994.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
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Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
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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.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
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.
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Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
7 charred bodies found in house with narco gang-related messages
Ecuador has become a cocaine trafficking hub, plagued by gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels.
Georgia teen sentenced for school shooting
Sixteen-year-old Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for the 2024 shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School which killed four people.
Colt Gray sentenced to life without parole
A judge on Tuesday sentenced Colt Gray to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Gray pleaded guilty to killing four people in the deadly 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
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.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Inside Paul's accusations against Dr. Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci, formerly the federal government's top infectious disease expert, invoked his Fifth Amendment rights Wednesday in a hearing before the Senate Homeland Security Committee. Fauci was appearing under subpoena days after Sen. Rand Paul released a trove of diary entries Fauci wrote during his time as a leader in the Trump and Biden administrations' response to the COVID-19 pandemic. New York Times correspondent Sheryl Gay Stolberg joins CBS News to discuss.
Fed votes to hold interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve has voted to keep interest rates steady at the 3.5% to 3.75% target range despite concerns about inflation and oil prices. The decision was not unanimous. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
Why researchers are calling for AI slowdown
Researchers at some of the world's largest artificial intelligence companies are calling for a slowdown of its development. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins to discuss.
What's next for Fauci after COVID hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing about COVID-19. Arthur Allen, a senior correspondent for KFF Health News, joins with more.
"The Shark Lady" talks why she loves sharks
Emily Morrison, a marine biologist who is known online as "The Shark Lady," speaks with "CBS Mornings" about why she loves sharks, how she turned her fear into enthusiasm and her record number of shark tattoos.