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The New York Times reports that the Justice Department is investigating the possibility of using criminal charges against election officials. CBS News election law expert David Becker joins "The Takeout" to parse through the potential ramifications.
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis' surprise retirement could benefit Democrats in the race for his North Carolina Senate seat. Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for the Cook Political Report, and Laura Davison, Washington deputy bureau chief for Bloomberg News, join "The Takeout" with more.
President Trump's massive domestic policy law has several lesser-known provisions tucked into it. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "The Takeout" to walk through some of them.
President Trump traveled to Texas on Friday to survey the wreckage from the deadly floods and thank first responders and volunteers assisting those who have lost so much. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more from the ground. Then, Alejandro Serrano, politics reporter for The Texas Tribune, joins to discuss the president's visit further.
Sunday marks one year since a 20-year-old gunman came within inches of killing then-candidate Donald Trump at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A. T. Smith, former deputy director of the U.S. Secret Service, and Jake Rosen, CBS News Department of Justice reporter, join "The Takeout" to reflect on that day.
Republican Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas joined President Trump on Friday for his tour of flooding damage in the Lone Star State. Sessions joins "The Takeout" to unpack the president's visit.
President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," now signed into law, allocates roughly $170 billion for immigration enforcement and border security efforts. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details. Then, Tom Homan, the president's "border czar," joins to discuss where the money will go.
A new Netflix documentary, "Apocalypse in the Tropics," examines the role of the evangelical movement and right-wing politics in Brazil and its parallels with U.S. politics. Director Petra Costa joins "The Takeout" to discuss her film.
President Trump tours flooding damage in Texas; New poll shows 46% of election officials concerned about politically motivated investigations
Budget law gives ICE the funds to ramp up mass deportations; The new documentary "Apocalypse in the Tropics" looks at religion and right-wing politics in Brazil.
U.S. resumes some flow of weapons to Ukraine; President Trump announces plan to host UFC fight at the White House
President Trump threatens over a dozen nations with tariffs beginning on Aug. 1; Customs and Border Protection beagle kicked and injured by man during an airport baggage search joins The Takeout.
Rescuers search for survivors in deadly Texas floods; understanding the evolution of Presidential fashion
Trump expected to sign budget bill tomorrow; History behind Independence Day and the events of July 4, 1776
House Republican leaders work to win over holdouts on budget bill; John Bolton, President Trump’s former national security adviser, discusses the Iranian regime.
A partial verdict has been reached in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs; Iran's foreign minister reacts to the U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Senate holds marathon vote session on President Trump’s budget bill; Former Trump supporter refuses Jan. 6 pardon.
The Supreme Court limits the use of nationwide injunctions as the fate of birthright citizenship remains unclear; The Trump administration ends a specialized LGBTQ+ suicide lifeline option.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claims strikes on Iran were "historically successful;" State Department could begin mass layoffs as soon as tomorrow
Trump: Israel and Iran are “tired, exhausted” after war; Senate passes cryptocurrency legislation in an aim to regulate stablecoins.
President Trump attends NATO Summit after announcing ceasefire between Iran and Israel; Activist urges lawmakers to combat state abortion bans
Iran launches missiles at U.S. base in Qatar; Trump hints at Iran regime change amid conflict
President Trump heads to Bedminster, New Jersey for a fundraiser as the Israel-Iran conflict continues; Norah O’Donnell interviews Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
Protesters lined the streets on Saturday as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle arrived at the immigration detention facility.
The two have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates President Trump's involvement in politics.
Sources told CBS News that among those fired were paralegals who worked for Special Counsel Jack Smith's office, finance and support staff, and two additional Justice Department prosecutors in North Carolina and Florida.
Attorney General Bondi announced she is dismissing charges against Dr. Michael Kirk Moore, a Utah plastic surgeon.
Several lots of Hartford Bakery, Inc.'s "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" may contain undeclared hazelnuts, the company said.
Several lots of Hartford Bakery, Inc.'s "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" may contain undeclared hazelnuts, the company said.
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
Unemployment is rising among recent college grads as employers turn to artificial intelligence to handle entry-level work.
Protesters lined the streets on Saturday as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle arrived at the immigration detention facility.
The two have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates President Trump's involvement in politics.
Sources told CBS News that among those fired were paralegals who worked for Special Counsel Jack Smith's office, finance and support staff, and two additional Justice Department prosecutors in North Carolina and Florida.
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
President Trump is weighing new funding for Ukraine for the first time since taking office in January, diplomatic sources told CBS News.
The death in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, was the first recorded death from pneumonic plague since 2007, local officials said.
Micah Clayborne was diagnosed with Danon disease, a rare condition, after complaining of chest pains. He needed a heart transplant.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Delayed funds include grants for youth homelessness and domestic violence.
The new federal estimates are spurring concerns about the health of U.S. children — and the way Trump administration health officials are handling research.
Police identified the suspect as Giuseppe Palermo, who was wanted under an Interpol red notice calling for his arrest in 196 countries.
Poland's Iga Swiatek beat American Amanda Anisimova in the women's final in consecutive sets.
Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito," was captured in June after escaping from a maximum security prison last year in a jailbreak that sparked a severe wave of gang violence.
The game lasted just under an hour, with Swiatek winning consecutive sets 6-0, 6-0.
Russia fired 597 drones and decoys, along with 26 cruise missiles, into Ukraine overnight into Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
The two have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates President Trump's involvement in politics.
Bad Bunny has intensified his efforts to make music about Puerto Ricans, for Puerto Ricans.
In 2017, Molly Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Association's Guitar Player of the Year. Her new album is out next month and shows more of Tuttle's range–from pop to country to rock. Here is Molly Tuttle with "San Joaquin."
In 2017, Molly Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Award's Guitar Player of the Year. Her new album is out next month and shows more of Tuttle's range–from pop to country to rock.
In 2017, Molly Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Association's Guitar Player of the Year. Her new album is out next month and shows more of Tuttle's range–from pop to country to rock. Here is Molly Tuttle with "That's Gonna Leave a Mark."
It was almost one year ago that a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nicole Sganga went inside the Secret Service's training facility in Maryland to see the changes the agency is making to ensure such an incident never happens again.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
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.
Elon Musk said his AI chatbot Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles by next week, just days after the bot unleashed an antisemitic rant on his social media platform X. The announcement also came after Musk unveiled the latest iteration of the chatbot called Grok 4. Bloomberg News technology editor Sarah Frier joins CBS News to discuss.
As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.
Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of Dr. Jay William Fox, associate director at the University of Virginia's cancer center.
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito," was captured in June after escaping from a maximum security prison last year in a jailbreak that sparked a severe wave of gang violence.
Corey Comperatore's sister, Kelly Comperatore Meeder, is speaking out a year after her brother was killed during an assassination attempt against then-candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, during a 2024 campaign event. CBS News' Jennifer Borrasso and Scott MacFarlane report.
Mayor Francisco Martinez was arrested in 2015 for allegedly trying to kill a daughter's boyfriend with a machete, police said.
According to police, investigators said the father killed his 16-year-old daughter "for honor" and the victim's family initially tried to portray the murder as a suicide.
Fifteen police officers are under investigation over a spate of mysterious disappearances in 2022 in the country's huge cockfighting industry.
A 54-pound meteorite from Mars is expected to fetch up to $4 million when it goes up for auction later this month at Sotheby's.
The Cat's Paw Nebula is about 4,000 light-years from Earth, near the constellation Scorpius.
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
In the small farming town of LaSalle, sheep move in for the summer to help manage the landscaping responsibilities on a 5 megawatt solar farm. CBS News Colorado's Dillon Thomas has the story.
Searchers in Texas are being meticulous and respectful as they search through massive piles of debris. 129 people are confirmed dead from last week's flooding disaster. Karen Hua reports.
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem asked the Israeli government for details following the death of an American citizen in the occupied West Bank. Plus, Israel's defense minister created controversy this week when he announced plans to build a new so-called safe humanitarian city for Gazans, who, once inside, would not be allowed to leave. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
President Trump issued new threats in his global trade war, aiming at two more of America's biggest trading partners on Saturday. Willie James Inman reports.
A federal judge in California temporarily halted the Trump administration from making indiscriminate arrests based on race and denying detainees access to lawyers. Elisa Preston has more details.