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Todd Blanche has confirmation hearing for attorney general job; Trump overturns ICE order suspending most traffic stops.
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Iowa AG on support for Blanche confirmation
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joins "The Takeout" to discuss Todd Blanche's record as a prosecutor and make her case for why he should be confirmed as attorney general while the Senate weighs his candidacy.
Argentina reaches World Cup final
Major League Soccer analyst Kacey White joins "The Takeout" to break down Argentina's last-minute semifinal win against England and what to expect from the World Cup final.
103 Democrats vote to cut off aid to Israel
More than 100 House Democrats vote to cut off aid to Israel on Wednesday, the latest flashpoint over support for the U.S. ally. Kendra Barkoff Lamy, former press secretary to then-Vice President Joe Biden, and Marc Short, former Chief of Staff for Vice President Mike Pence, join "The Takeout" to discuss
Matt Dunlap on his campaign for U.S. House
Maine Democrat Matt Dunlap joins "The Takeout" to discuss his race for U.S. House and address Graham Platner's controversial Senate campaign.
U.S.-Iran exchange strikes for 5th day
The U.S. and Iran continued trading strikes on Wednesday as President Trump threatened to start hitting civilian infrastructure. CBS News' national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Trump: ICE will continue traffic stops
President Trump has reversed a decision to suspend most ICE traffic stops following two deadly shootings that garnered national attention. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports and Mark Morgan, who served as acting ICE director during the first Trump administration, joins "The Takeout" to offer his take.
Questions at Blanche and Clayton hearings
Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton had respective confirmation hearings Wednesday for attorney general and director of national intelligence. Major Garrett takes a look at some of the questions they faced before the Senate.
Blanche acknowledges Epstein file "mistakes"
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche acknowledged redaction errors in the release of the Epstein files as he faced intense questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
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10/27: The Takeout with Major Garrett
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10/24: The Takeout with Major Garrett
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10/22: The Takeout with Major Garrett
U.S. forces strike 8th alleged drug vessel since early September; President Trump estimates cost of new White House ballroom to be $300 million.
10/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump demands DOJ pay him $230 million over past federal cases, the New York Times reports; PBS documentary “The Rise of RFK Jr.” debuts.
10/20: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump says Hamas “will behave” or “we’re going to go in”; Former White House press secretary defends Joe Biden’s fitness as president.
10/17: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump hosts Zelenskyy at White House a day after speaking with Putin; OpenAI's ChatGPT to soon allow "erotica" for adult users.
10/16: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Former national security adviser John Bolton is indicted; Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slam Republicans for shutdown.
10/15: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump confirms he authorized covert CIA action in Venezuela; Andrew Cuomo underscores Zohran Mamdani’s inexperience in new campaign ad
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President Trump: Hamas will disarm or “we will disarm them”; N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James makes first public appearance since federal indictment
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Trump, world leaders sign historic Gaza peace deal; VP Vance says Democrats are holding government “hostage" with shutdown
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Husband of Code Pink founder being investigated under federal agent and tax laws
Neville Roy Singham, who lives in Shanghai, China, is a major financial backer of a New York City-based nonprofit called the People's Forum, a left-leaning nonprofit.
Nearly 736,000 Pillsbury rolls recalled over possible glass contamination
The recall includes cases of Pillsbury "Hard Roll Dough" and "Kaiser Roll Dough" bread rolls, which are marketed to businesses.
Foreclosures surged 21% in the first half of 2026, new data shows
The state with the biggest jump in foreclosure activity was Idaho, where filings increased 59% compared to the same time last year.
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.
Trump fires U.S. attorney in Washington on heels of court appointment
Judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington had appointed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle. But he was fired shortly after.
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Nearly 736,000 Pillsbury rolls recalled over possible glass contamination
The recall includes cases of Pillsbury "Hard Roll Dough" and "Kaiser Roll Dough" bread rolls, which are marketed to businesses.
Foreclosures surged 21% in the first half of 2026, new data shows
The state with the biggest jump in foreclosure activity was Idaho, where filings increased 59% compared to the same time last year.
U.S. to impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports over unfair trade practices
The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the world's 10th-biggest economy.
United Airlines anticipates $6 billion in added fuel costs
U.S. airlines say higher jet fuel prices are costing them billions more than they anticipated at the beginning of the year.
Here's what the Common Cents Act means for businesses, consumers
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
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Husband of Code Pink founder being investigated under federal agent and tax laws
Neville Roy Singham, who lives in Shanghai, China, is a major financial backer of a New York City-based nonprofit called the People's Forum, a left-leaning nonprofit.
Trump fires U.S. attorney in Washington on heels of court appointment
Judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington had appointed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle. But he was fired shortly after.
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
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DHS could weigh use of Medicaid, housing help in green card decisions
Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.
Sons say they learned father was killed by ICE through video, news reports
Ronaldo Salgado said he learned his father, 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, had been shot by an ICE officer in Houston last week through a video posted online that depicted him "screaming" for help.
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Introducing Norah O'Donnell's new health podcast
"Healthful with Norah O'Donnell" launches July 22.
Alzheimer's blood test may show who's likely to develop it in 5 to 10 years
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
Taco Bell removes some items amid outbreak
As of Tuesday, nearly 7,000 people in 34 states reported symptoms tied to a parasitic illness that, so far, has no official source. Carter Evans reports on what's suspected of being behind the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
Zelenskyy's move to oust popular defense chief draws major backlash
Ukrainians are demonstrating in Kyiv and senior figures announcing their resignations over President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's move to oust his popular defense chief.
U.S. to impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports over unfair trade practices
The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the world's 10th-biggest economy.
U.S. citizen departs Iran after being barred from leaving for over a year
A U.S.-Iranian woman who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state that her attorney called "bogus" has departed the country, CBS News learned Wednesday.
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From the archives: Pat Oliphant and the art of political cartoons
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, whose acidic drawings skewering political figures were syndicated in as many as 500 publications around the world, died on July 13, 2026 at age 90. In this April 16, 2000 "Sunday Morning" story, Oliphant talked with Morley Safer about caricature, censorship, and the influence of the first great political cartoonist, 19th century French master Honoré Daumier, whose grotesque drawings of King Louis Philippe led to a curtailment of press freedom in France in 1835.
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill's cause of death revealed
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Behind the "Better in Person" talk show
Author and journalist Stephen Dubner, who rose to fame when he co-wrote The New York Times bestseller "Freakonomics," talks with "CBS Mornings" about launching his own weekly talk show on YouTube, "Better in Person." Dubner discusses how the show got its start, his wide range of guests and why he decided to self-finance it.
Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
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Meta announces new safety features
Meta announced it is introducing new features to help protect teens using Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, including alerting a parent if their child discusses self-harm with one of its AI chatbots. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Samsung set to unveil new foldable phones
Tech giant Samsung is set to debut a new line of foldable phones at its Galaxy Unpacked event next week. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Details on New York data center moratorium
New York has become the first state in the U.S. to impose a moratorium on the construction of massive AI data centers. The pause takes effect immediately and halts the construction of new data centers for up to a year. Paris Marx, a technology podcast host, joins CBS News to discuss.
Backlash grows nationwide over data centers
There's growing backlash nationwide against AI data centers and now New York is hitting pause. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to delay the building boom. Kelly O'Grady has more.
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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.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
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Woman speaks in support of Blanche at hearing
Antioch, Illinois, mother Jennifer Bos voiced her support for Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing to become attorney general. Bos advocates for stricter immigration policy after her daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant.
Sons of man killed by ICE agent speak out
Ronaldo Salgado and Lorenzo Salgado Jr., the sons of the Mexican man who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston, spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about their father's death.
New details emerge in Nolan Wells case
Newly obtained GPS data from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources tracks the movements of the boat that Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was on before he went missing. Wells was found dead after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island with friends. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the investigation.
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
Biddeford, Maine, mayor on ICE shooting
Liam LaFountain, mayor of Biddeford, Maine, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his town's response to Monday's incident where an ICE officer shot and killed a man.
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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.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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H.R. McMaster, a CBS News contributor and President Trump's former national security adviser in his first term, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S.-Iran feud ramps up.
Ex-DOJ official slams Blanche at hearing
Former Justice Department pardon attorney Elizabeth Oyer accused Todd Blanche of unethical and sycophantic behavior during his confirmation hearing for attorney general. "The priority of this DOJ is protecting powerful men, even when it comes at the expense of vulnerable women," Oyer said, condemning Blanche's handling of the Epstein files. "These are not partisan concerns ... please do not degrade our justice system further by promoting Mr. Blanche."
Why U.S. officials are looking into Cuba
Senior defense officials are examining potential military options in Cuba, CBS News has learned. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Sons of man killed by ICE describe grief
The sons of a Mexican man who was shot and killed by an ICE agent said they found out about the shooting through a video posted online. "It was a blur, really, that morning, because I really thought that he would be okay," one of his sons recalled to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
U.S. ramps up strikes on Iran
The U.S. struck Iran overnight as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. Iran responded with attacks on U.S. bases and facilities in the Middle East. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.