Trump call log shows 7-hour gap on January 6
CBS News and the Washington Post obtained White House records of President Trump's activities on January 6, 2021, which show a more than 7-hour gap in his call log. Robert Costa has the details.
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Gap in White House phone logs from Jan. 6
CBS News and The Washington Post exclusively obtained several pages of White House phone logs that show a more than seven-hour gap in communication during the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The House select committee is investigating back channels former President Trump might have used that day. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
Gap in White House Jan. 6 phone call logs
CBS News and The Washington Post have obtained White House records of former President Trump's activities on the day of the January 6 Capitol attack. They reveal a more than 7-hour gap in entries in his call log and daily diary, raising questions about what Trump was doing at the time and whether he was making calls on so-called burner phones, which are disposable and untraceable. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
Impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on Poland
Poland has been staunchly opposed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. While Poland has not directly joined the fight, it has welcomed more than 2 million Ukrainian refugees and is allowing the U.S. to station troops near its borders with Ukraine to deter Russia from invading further into Europe. Lee Feinstein, former U.S. Ambassador to Poland and professor at Indiana University, joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.
Biden says Putin remark was "moral outrage"
President Biden is clarifying his remark that he made in Poland when he said Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power.” Mr. Biden says he was expressing his “moral outrage” and personal opinion of the Russian leader who has led the invasion of Ukraine, and not a new administration policy. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins “CBS News Mornings” to discuss.
White House hires full-time ASL interpreters for first time
For the first time in history, the White House has a full-time team of American Sign Language interpreters.
Costa, Woodward on Virginia Thomas' messages
Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and former President Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows communicated about efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to copies of text messages obtained by CBS News and The Washington Post. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and The Washington Post's Bob Woodward join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the revelations they uncovered.
Virginia Thomas pushed to overturn election
Virginia Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, repeatedly pushed White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to overturn the 2020 presidential election, according to copies of messages obtained by CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and Bob Woodward of The Washington Post. Costa has more on the investigation.
White House clarifies Biden's Putin comment
President Biden's unscripted words at the conclusion of his speech in Warsaw, Poland, on Saturday have followed him back to Washington. Many are still wondering what he meant when he said Russia's president "cannot remain in power." Mr. Biden and other officials said he did not call for regime change in Moscow. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest from Washington, and CBS News correspondent Wendy Gillette joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green from Warsaw to discuss reaction to Mr. Biden's comments and the growing refugee crisis.
Face The Nation: Woodward, Costa, Hurd
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Woodward and Costa on Ginni Thomas' texts
Washington post associate editor Bob Woodward and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa discuss efforts by Ginni Thomas, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' wife, to encourage the Trump White House to overturn the election.
U.S. condemns North Korea's long-range missile test
The White House is condemning the launch of what's thought to be North Korea's largest ever intercontinental ballistic missile, capable of reaching the U.S. David Martin has more details.
GOP senators grill Supreme Court nominee on record
Ketanji Brown Jackson's second day of questioning during her Supreme Court confirmation hearings was filled with intense attacks about her record from Republicans. Jan Crawford reports.
Senate committee grills Supreme Court nominee
Ketanji Brown Jackson defended her record as a federal judge and public defender as she faced intense questioning during her Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Jan Crawford shares the latest.
White House warns of Russian cyberattacks
The Biden administration warned that Moscow could be preparing cyberattacks in retaliation for the economic sanctions against Russia. Major Garrett takes a look.
What could happen next with Russia sanctions
President Biden is expected to discuss imposing more sanctions against Russia when he meets with U.S. allies in Europe this week. "60 Minutes" correspondent Sharon Alfonsi sat down with deputy national security adviser Daleep Singh, the architect of the White House's sanctions.
Biden could soon be heading to Europe
White House officials are discussing a possible trip to Europe for President Biden in the coming weeks, sources tell CBS News. It will be a show of unity as the European Union also plans to travel to Kyiv. Nancy Cordes has more.
Biden says Putin "is a war criminal"
President Biden did not mince words Wednesday when he called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "war criminal." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the response to the remark, the aid the U.S. is providing to Ukraine, and the White House's new COVID-19 response coordinator.
Zelenskyy urges U.S. to support no-fly zone
In a rare speech before the U.S. Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the U.S. to support a humanitarian no-fly zone over Ukraine. He also urged President Biden to issue stiffer sanctions against Russian leaders amid the war in Ukraine. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab, Caitlin Huey-Burns and Nancy Cordes joined Anne-Marie Green with some highlights from Zelenskyy's historic address.
What military aid can U.S. give Ukraine?
With fighter jets to Ukraine seemingly off the table, what can the U.S. do to provide military aid? And what impact could President Zelenskyy's virtual address to Congress have? CBS News White House correspondent Steven Portnoy and Siobhan Hughes, Capitol Hill reporter for the Wall Street Journal, join "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Dems weigh cuts to $3.5 trillion spending bill
After a series of meetings at the White House with lawmakers, new details are emerging about possible cuts to the $3.5 trillion spending bill, in areas like community college tuition and guaranteed paid family leave. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
America's debt ceiling dilemma
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is considering an offer from Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as the debt ceiling dilemma continues. Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.
Jeff Zients on Omicron variant
The first case of the highly-mutated Omicron coronavirus variant was identified in the U.S. on Wednesday. White House COVID-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the administration's approach to dealing with the variant, and its plans for curbing the spread of the virus this winter.
Trump officials deposed but refuse to comply
The House January 6 committee has subpoenaed former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark. The committee has requested the deposition of four other Trump officials, including former White House strategist Steve Bannon and former chief of staff Mark Meadows, but it's unclear if they will participate. Kris Van Cleave reports from Capitol Hill.
Bernie Sanders on Biden's domestic agenda
Senator Bernie Sanders was among a group of lawmakers who met with President Biden on Wednesday, as he seeks to unite democrats over party disagreements that threaten two major legislation pieces. Sanders joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the meeting and the state of the Democratic party.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Federal judge backs Missouri's new House map after Supreme Court rebuffs case
A federal judge ruled that Missouri should use a new congressional map that favors Republicans for now, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court left in place a ruling from the state's highest court directing Missouri to use an older map.
Lindsay Clancy juror speaks after mistrial: "There was so much doubt"
A woman who served as a juror in Lindsay Clancy's high-profile Massachusetts murder trial provided a look at deliberations, saying there was too much doubt for her to reach a guilty verdict.
Why some key GOP candidates are skipping Trump-backed midterm convention
President Trump and top GOP leaders are gathering in Dallas for a midterm convention, though some Republicans in competitive races are opting to skip it and campaign in their home districts or states.
TSA program will allow some people to go through security without a ticket
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
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Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus
Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.
Bombardier caught in the crossfire of escalating U.S.-Canada feud
President Trump threatened to ban Bombardier sales in the U.S. as Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect. Here's what to know about the aircraft maker.
Goldman Sachs warns oil prices could hit $120 as U.S. fuel costs surge
Higher gas and diesel prices have cost Americans an additional $100 billion since the Iran war began, according to a Brown University tracker.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods take effect
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
Drought, rising costs and beef import pressures squeeze Wyoming ranchers
"It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.
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Michigan Jewish leaders call on El-Sayed to change posture on Israel
A coalition of Michigan Jewish leaders launched a petition calling on Abdul El-Sayed and other political candidates to make baseline commitments on Jewish safety and Israel, or risk losing their support.
Federal judge backs Missouri's new House map after Supreme Court rebuffs case
A federal judge ruled that Missouri should use a new congressional map that favors Republicans for now, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court left in place a ruling from the state's highest court directing Missouri to use an older map.
Why some key GOP candidates are skipping Trump-backed midterm convention
President Trump and top GOP leaders are gathering in Dallas for a midterm convention, though some Republicans in competitive races are opting to skip it and campaign in their home districts or states.
TSA program will allow some people to go through security without a ticket
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow use of citizenship database
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over the use of a controversial data system to review state voter rolls.
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NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
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London police use tech to tackle masked phone snatchers
Police say fewer people in London are getting their phones stolen by criminals speeding by on bikes and mopeds thanks to a dedicated task force with an "eye in the sky."
U.S. envoy warns U.K. against new plan to sanction Israeli settlements
Britain and 11 other U.S. allies say they'll sanction trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing an "unprecedented level of settler violence."
Ukrainian woman designing a ballistic missile to put Moscow in reach
Before Russia invaded, Iryna Terekh designed patios. Now she runs a Ukrainian defense company testing a missile she says will soon put Moscow in range.
Lithuania training civilians to defend against a Russian invasion
Lithuania is teaching civilians young and old to help defend their tiny nation from a hypothetical Russian invasion, and telling Putin, "We don't fear you."
France investigates removal of female Eiffel Tower staff for Hindu group's visit
The mayor of Paris announced an investigation into why female staff at the Eiffel Tower were taken off duty for a visit from a Hindu religious group.
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Details on new Elizabeth Holmes doc
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes is "probably the wildest documentary I've ever seen," according to Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair's senior Hollywood correspondent, who was there for the documentary's secret premiere. Ford joined CBS News with more details.
John Legend announces new album
John Legend announced a new album, "Muse," set to be released in late October. Legend sat down with Nate Burleson to discuss the album's new sound and his collaboration with Pharrell.
Secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary makes debut
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King Charles: Harry, Meghan won't work as royals
Prince Harry and Megan Markle have returned to the U.K., but not to any official royal duties. But just in case there is any hint of confusion, King Charles released a letter of clarification on Monday. CBS News' Holly Williams has details.
Fall television season set to begin
Labor Day weekend not only marks the traditional end of summer, but the start of the fall television season. The Hollywood Reporter senior editor Alex Weprin joins CBS News to discuss.
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Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus
Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.
Data center development turns some landowners into millionaires
Most Americans say they're opposed to data centers. But a lucky few have gotten rich selling their land to data center developers.
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.
OpenAI hypes GPT-6 Astra
OpenAI announced GPT-6 Astra as its most powerful model yet, with some saying that the era of artificial general intelligence is here. Meanwhile, concerns about cybersecurity and tech regulation are rising. Axios tech policy reporter Maria Curi joins CBS News with more.
The positive side of data centers
While data centers bother many, some lucky landowners have become millionaires by selling property to developers. Kelly O'Grady reports.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
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NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Thieves on the run after Renoir paintings stolen in France
Four Renoir paintings worth an estimated $10.5 million were stolen from a French museum, though they abandoned two of the paintings as they fled. Two suspected thieves are still on the run.
Patrick Clancy calls out conspiracy theories
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, blasted claims on Tuesday that he is behind the killings of his three children. CBS News Boston reporter Cristina Rex has more.
U.S. Marshals find 79 missing children
The U.S. Marshals Service announced that it found 79 missing and endangered children across Ohio in August. The Marshals Service worked with federal, state and local partners to find the children during Operation Meridian. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Judge orders bond increase for Barry Morphew after arrest
A Colorado judge ordered an increase in bond for murder suspect Barry Morphew on Tuesday from $3 million to $10 million cash only.
Remains found 49 years ago in North Carolina identified as teen runaway
Skeletal remains found in North Carolina in 1977 have been identified as those of Cindy Marcell Blizzard, a 15-year-old girl who ran away from her home in Monkton, Maryland, investigators said.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Hurricane Marie damages several SoCal homes
Hurricane Marie damaged several homes across Southern California. CBS News Los Angeles' Jeff Nguyen is in Malibu with a look at the aftermath.
Thieves on the run after Renoir paintings stolen in France
Four Renoir paintings worth an estimated $10.5 million were stolen from a French museum, though they abandoned two of the paintings as they fled. Two suspected thieves are still on the run.
Dad becomes musical sensation for babies
The comeback career of Lenny Pearce is pretty much a dream come true for musicians. His boy band won "Australia's Got Talent" in 2010, but after a while, the attention faded. Now, he's become a worldwide hit for babies and toddlers who play remixed nursery rhymes at home. Tony Dokoupil has the story.