12/19: The Takeout with Major Garrett
The DOJ releases a trove of Epstein files; the U.S. launches retaliatory airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted on social media Friday that the U.S. had begun "Operation Hawkeye Strike" in Syria, targeting ISIS forces in the region in response to an ambush attack last weekend that killed two members of the Iowa National Guard and an interpreter. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
U.S. officials confirm the military has begun airstrikes on ISIS targets in central Syria, following the death of two National Guard members and a translator there earlier this week. Political strategists John McCarthy and Leslie Sanchez join to discuss.
CBS News reporters and producers are poring through thousands of newly released documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen joins with the latest details.
TikTok has agreed to sell its U.S. operations to a consortium of investors. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to assess the potential implications.
We are learning more about the 48-year-old man identified as the perpetrator of both the mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor. CBS News national investigative correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest.
The Trump Justice Department released a sizable portion of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but not all. Yasmine Meyer, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, joins to discuss. Plus, journalist Barry Levine, who has covered Epstein for years, provides analysis.
The Justice Department on Friday released some files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports. Then, journalist Barry Levine, who has covered Epstein for years, joins with analysis.
Robert Brams writes about his battle with brain cancer in the new book, "Forever Optimistic." Brams joined CBS News to talk about the book and his journey.
Trump, world leaders sign historic Gaza peace deal; VP Vance says Democrats are holding government “hostage" with shutdown
U.S. Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought says federal layoffs have begun; President Trump passed over for Nobel Peace Prize.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is indicted; The government shutdown is now in its ninth day with no sign of a deal.
Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty as a trial date is set for Jan. 5; New book looks at the threat of the anti-science movement.
ATC staffing issues causing massive flight delays across the country; Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov joins The Takeout
Legal battles over troop deployments to Portland and Chicago; Defense startup produces autonomous vessels for U.S. Navy
Hamas accepts part of President Trump's peace plan to end the war in Gaza; and how a new Democratic think tank is pushing the party to take more centrist stances.
Government shutdown stretches into day two with no sign of deal; New book reflects on inequality, democracy, and values Americans share
Government shutdown underway as lawmakers fail to reach deal that extends federal funding; Furloughed federal workers share concerns over shutdown.
Democratic and Republican lawmakers are at odds as the federal government is set to shut down without congressional action; How a government shutdown could impact the U.S. economy.
Trump, Netanyahu outline peace plan to end the war in Gaza; Far-right influencers express outrage over Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on 2 counts; New CBS documentary analyzes rising difficulties young men face
Sources: DOJ nearing decision whether to charge James Comey; SEC chair working to get cryptocurrency market structure legislation "over the finish line."
One person killed, two more critically injured in Texas ICE facility shooting; New documentary uncovers government deception during Afghanistan War.
President Trump addresses United Nations General Assembly; Retired General McChrystal using battlefield tactics to assist businesses
Concerns about inflation, tariffs and politics weighed on consumer sentiment in December, The Conference Board said.
Republican Ben Sasse represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2023, then became president of the University of Florida.
The children of slain filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have released another statement in the wake of their parents' deaths.
Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.
Aubrey O'Day discusses the disturbing witness affidavit involving Sean "Diddy" Combs in a "CBS Mornings" interview on Tuesday.
Concerns about inflation, tariffs and politics weighed on consumer sentiment in December, The Conference Board said.
Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG agreed to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Republican Ben Sasse represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2023, then became president of the University of Florida.
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast tonight, Dec. 23, celebrating George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, Michael Crawford and Sylvester Stallone.
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
George Conway, a conservative lawyer turned vocal critic of President Trump, has filed paperwork for a bid to represent New York City in the House.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
Maintenance workers secured metal bars over the window thieves used to break into the Louvre in October.
Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a major pre-Christmas attack, killing at least three people including a child.
The U.S. military says it struck a vessel that was allegedly carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing one person — part of a months-long campaign of boat strikes near Latin America.
Philip Young was charged with 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with the intent to "stupefy" Joanne Young, his ex-wife.
The elusive street artist posted two photos of an artwork on his official Instagram account amid speculation that he was behind it. An identical image appeared elsewhere.
Actor Mandy Patinkin and writer and director Aram Rappaport are behind the new murder mystery series, "The Artist," which is a work of historical fiction set in the Gilded Age. They speak to "CBS Mornings" about the series and how it got started. Patinkin also reflects on the life of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner.
Aubrey O'Day discusses the disturbing witness affidavit involving Sean "Diddy" Combs in a "CBS Mornings" interview on Tuesday.
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast tonight, Dec. 23, celebrating George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, Michael Crawford and Sylvester Stallone.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
The DOJ released more than 10,000 files in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The release includes court records, emails, news clippings, photos, spreadsheets, audio and video files. It also offers new details on Epstein's associates, including President Trump. Mr. Trump has not been charged in connection with Epstein and the new documents do not accuse him of any crime. Scott MacFarlane has more.
The Justice Department released more than 10,000 files relating to Jeffrey Epstein early Tuesday morning. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more details.
The Department of Justice has released another batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Australian police released new documents Monday showing the father and son who are accused of killing 15 people at Bondi Beach undergoing firearms training just weeks before the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
The Justice Department is under scrutiny for heavily redacting the initial batches of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
The FDA has approved the pill version of the weight loss drug Wegovy, the first oral medication of its kind. The new pills are expected to be available in a few weeks. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
The Trump administration is attempting to cancel thousands of asylum cases and deport applicants to third-party countries, CBS News reporting shows. Immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
The Powerball jackpot grew to more than $1.7 billion after no winning tickets from Monday's drawing. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more details.
Russia slammed Ukraine overnight with deadly drone strikes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Gross domestic product grew 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025, indicating some small economic growth despite concerns over tariffs and inflation. CBS News contributor Javier David has more details.