Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
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In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion budget request for defense spending is "outrageous."
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia called the Supreme Court's decision last week to strike down Louisiana's congressional map and weaken the Voting Rights Act "a massive and devastating blow."
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
Sen. Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, expressed regret on Sunday for supporting Kristi Noem for Department of Homeland Security secretary last year.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said "stand by" the trade deal agreements it has signed with its partners despite the Supreme Court's tariff decision.
Democrats have demanded reforms to immigration enforcement, including barring officers from wearing masks.
CBS News' Robert Costa, Nancy Cordes and Scott MacFarlane discuss what to expect at the upcoming hearings before the House Jan. 6 committee.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois, offers a preview of the upcoming hearings before the Jan. 6 committee.
The November ballot in Texas is now set, after a four-term Republican senator lost to a Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday's primary runoffs. Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988.
Former first lady Jill Biden said she thought her husband, Joe Biden, was having a stroke during the 2024 debate against Donald Trump.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State, concedes some past statements during debates over transgender policy "missed the mark."
The three-member Railroad Commission regulates the oil and natural gas industry in Texas. Despite its name, it no longer oversees the railroad industry.
Hispanic voters are heading into the midterms feeling economically squeezed and increasingly skeptical of the direction of the country — but Democrats are not necessarily running away with their support, a new poll by UnidosUS finds.
ICE detainees are taking their own lives at a pace that's unprecedented in the agency's two-decade history, highlighting what experts call failures in care and oversight, an AP investigation finds.
Former President Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department seeking to block the release of files related to interviews he conducted with a biographer that later became a central part of a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents.
Texans cast their ballots in the 2026 primary runoff, choosing their parties' candidates for key federal, statewide and legislative races.
Former Congressman Colin Allred defeated State Rep. Julie Johnson in Tuesday's runoff to become the Democratic nominee for Texas' 33rd Congressional District.
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A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
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Two Iranian brothers who joined January's protests say the war has made things worse, and ending it shouldn't only be about uranium.
An albino buffalo with a tuft of hair that got him nicknamed "Donald Trump" was granted a government reprieve from sacrifice in a Muslim religious festival.
Italy said it was seizing $232 million in assets belonging to the late Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was captured after 30 years on the run.
Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Broadway star Joshua Henry joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role in the "Ragtime" musical, which depicts the stories of Americans at the turn of the 20th century.
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Comedian Josh Johnson talks with "CBS Mornings" about finding humor in everyday life, how storytelling is at the center of his jokes and his first HBO special, "Symphony."
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The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
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Colt Gray, the alleged Apalachee High School shooter, was in court Thursday for the next steps before his potential trial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Black death row inmate who argued racial discrimination occurred in the jury-selection process before his trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
U.S. officials are preparing for thousands of visitors at sites linked to the FIFA World Cup. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down the measures.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Thursday that legislation was making its way through Congress to potentially clear the way for President Trump's face to appear on a proposed $250 bill commemorating America's 250th birthday.
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