Trump, Russia contacts?
CBS News' Jeff Pegues reports on the latest allegations about Donald Trump's possible ties to Russia, and whether members of the Trump campaign had contact with Russian intelligence officials before the U.S. election.
Trump's First 100 Days
Trump administration & Russia
Some Republicans are joining Democrats on Capitol Hill in a push to examine former National Security Adviser Gen. Michael Flynn's conduct. House and Senate committees are already investigating Russian influence on the election. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump team's contact with Russia
The Trump administration is in chaos, facing serious new questions after 27 days in office. Intelligence sources tell the New York Times that some Trump campaign officials and other associates had repeated contact with Russian intelligence before the election. Jeff Pegues reports.
Congressional questions
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle are raising questions about President Trump's alleged ties to Russia, but House Republicans are more hesitant to question the White House than GOP senators. CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano for more on the congressional reaction.
Replacing Gen. Flynn
Gen. Michael Flynn resigned as national security adviser to President Donald Trump after it came to light that he misled the White House about calls with a Russian official during the Trump transition. RealClearPolitics reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss the fallout.
Michael Flynn's job in jeopardy
Sources tell CBS News that the job of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is in jeopardy. He is in trouble for not telling the whole story about contacting Russia's government during the presidential transition. President Trump also faced a foreign policy test over the weekend, while he and Japan's prime minister were in Florida. Margaret Brennan reports.
Dossier gains credibility
Just a week before his inauguration, a report surfaced claiming Russia may be keeping possibly salacious secrets on then President-elect Donald Trump. Until now, the report, a 35-page dossier, was largely unverified. That changed Friday. Jeff Pegues reports.
Trump pipeline conflicts
On whether the Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipelines would benefit President Trump financially, Press Secretary Sean Spicer said during a White House press briefing that "by law, [Trump] can't have conflicts."
Voter fraud claims
During his second White House press briefing, press secretary Sean Spicer said President Donald Trump still believes millions of people voted illegally in the election, costing Trump the popular vote. But he provided no evidence to support that.
Confirmation hearings continue
More of President Trump's Cabinet picks faced confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, including Tom Price for health secretary and Mick Mulvaney to head the White House budget office. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest.
James Comey keeps FBI job
CBS News has confirmed that President Trump asked FBI Director James Comey to remain in his role. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest details.
Trump pipeline orders
President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Tuesday to advance the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Keystone Pipeline. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and Politico political reporter Gabe Debenedetti join CBSN with more on the impact of these orders.
Trump OKs pipelines
CBS News Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett discusses the latest executive actions signed by President Donald Trump.
Sen. McCain on TPP trade deal
Sen. John McCain is one of the few Republican lawmakers to criticize President Trump for withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership. But McCain did have a change of heart over the president's secretary of state nominee, Rex Tillerson, and says he now supports the former ExxonMobil CEO. Sen. McCain joins "CBS This Morning" from the Capitol to discuss TPP and China gaining economic domination.
Michael Flynn investigated
CBS News has learned investigators are looking into at least one phone call in December between National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and Russia's ambassador to the United States, Sergey Kislyak. So far, sources say, they have found no evidence of wrongdoing. Jeff Pegues reports.
Trump's team
A look at President Donald Trump's cabinet and inner circle
A timeline of Michael Flynn's contacts with Russia, his ouster and guilty plea
A look at the developments in Flynn's recent past -- from his travel to Russia months before the election through his guilty plea
Duterte may be too "tied up" to accept Trump's invite
Controversial President Rodrigo Duterte has been a vulgar, outspoken critic of U.S. over pressure on human rights
CBS News in the White House
What does Trump see as the best moment of his first 100 days?
"If you're president and you put on a Supreme Court Justice, that's about as big as it gets," the president tells CBS News' John Dickerson
VP Mike Pence talks to "CBS This Morning": Full Transcript
Pence discusses North Korea, China, border security, and President Trump's first 100 days
Sean Spicer talks to "CBS This Morning": Full transcript
Sean Spicer gave CBS his view on the intensity of the daily press briefing -- and the future of his position with the Trump administration
Reince Priebus, White House chief of staff, joins "CBS This Morning": Full Transcript
White House chief of staff Reince Priebus joined "CBS This Morning" live in the White House to discuss the president's tax plan and tensions with North Korea
Gary Cohn speaks to "CBS This Morning": Full transcript
National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn discussed President Trump's tax plan and efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare
"CBS This Morning" to go live from inside the White House
We take an inside look at President Trump's first 100 days in office -- and what his administration is looking to accomplish in the months ahead
Politics
Fetterman calls Trump's criticism of mail-in voting "ridiculous"
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
Trump releasing 172M barrels of oil from reserve as prices soar amid Iran war
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
Officials downplay risk of Iranian drone attacks off California after FBI memo
FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.
Trump administration takes steps to impose new tariffs
The Supreme Court ruled in February that the president lacks the authority to impose unilateral tariffs using an emergency powers law.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman says war with Iran has been "effective"
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
After Trump's call for Massie defeat, outside groups spending $5M to try ousting him
President Trump's scorn towards GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky is a key factor in the May primary. He has called Massie the "worst Republican congressman" in Congress' history
Trump asks Supreme Court to let it end legal protections for 350,000 Haitians
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to clear the way for it to end temporary deportation protections for more than 350,000 Haitian immigrants.
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U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered brain trauma, burns, shrapnel wounds
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Global Entry program restored as DHS shutdown continues
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
Trump told FIFA Iran is welcome to play in World Cup in U.S., officials say
President Trump told FIFA representatives Tuesday that Iran is welcome to play in the World Cup tournament in the United States, officials told CBS News.
Latino Texans fueled Democratic primary turnout. What does it mean for midterms?
Latino voters helped propel record turnout in last week's Texas Democratic primary, a trend Democrats are watching closely as they try to reclaim ground with the group and pull off an upset win in the red-leaning state's Senate contest.
Epstein's longtime accountant tells Congress he didn't know about abuse
Richard Kahn was one of Epstein's closest associates in his final years, managing his finances and investments.
Fuller, Harris head to Georgia runoff, CBS News projects
Trump-backed Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris advance to a runoff election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat.
Jan. 6 police responders ask judge to let lawsuit over plaque in Capitol proceed
Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and D.C. Police Officer Danny Hodges argue the installation of a commemorative Jan. 6 plaque in a low-visibility spot in the U.S. Capitol violates the law.
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Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
Voting ends in Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Voters in northwest Georgia headed to the polls all day to have their say in who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress.
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TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
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DOJ's Alex Pretti probe excludes prosecutors who specialize in civil rights, sources say
Rank-and-file career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division cases are not involved in investigating Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents, CBS News has learned, in a stark departure from historical practice.
White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say
The Gulf states have said they're running dangerously low on missile interceptors and have asked the U.S. to expedite new supplies, CBS News previously reported.
Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
Iran is using smaller crafts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials said.
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NYPD cop who chased down bomb suspect had just one thought: "Catch the bad guy"
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards hopped a metal barrier to chase down a suspect accused of throwing IEDs during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion.
Fetterman calls Trump's criticism of mail-in voting "ridiculous"
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
Trump releasing 172M barrels of oil from reserve as prices soar amid Iran war
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
Officials downplay risk of Iranian drone attacks off California after FBI memo
FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.
Trump administration takes steps to impose new tariffs
The Supreme Court ruled in February that the president lacks the authority to impose unilateral tariffs using an emergency powers law.
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Trump releasing 172M barrels of oil from reserve as prices soar amid Iran war
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
FTC to refund more than $47 million to consumers allegedly deceived by Invitation Homes
A 2024 government lawsuit accused Invitation Homes of deceiving renters about lease costs, charging undisclosed junk fees and other unlawful practices.
What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
Howard Schultz leaves Seattle as local lawmakers mull millionaire tax
Howard Schultz said he and his wife will move to Florida as Washington weighs a roughly 10% annual tax on earnings over $1 million.
IEA to release 400 million barrels of oil in move to lower energy prices
The emergency oil release — the largest in the multinational organization's history — could help ease oil prices in the short term, according to analysts.
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Fetterman calls Trump's criticism of mail-in voting "ridiculous"
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
Trump releasing 172M barrels of oil from reserve as prices soar amid Iran war
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
Officials downplay risk of Iranian drone attacks off California after FBI memo
FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.
Trump administration takes steps to impose new tariffs
The Supreme Court ruled in February that the president lacks the authority to impose unilateral tariffs using an emergency powers law.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman says war with Iran has been "effective"
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
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"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization hurdles
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
Investigation
There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
World
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3 brothers arrested in connection with U.S. embassy explosion in Norway
The men were Norwegian citizens of Iraqi origin who were not previously known to police, police prosecutor Christian Hatlo said.
550-pound WWII bomb defused after thousands evacuated
The discovery caused officials to evacuate 18,000 people on Wednesday, the largest such operation ever in the city, emergency services said.
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U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered brain trauma, burns, shrapnel wounds
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
IEA to release 400 million barrels of oil in move to lower energy prices
The emergency oil release — the largest in the multinational organization's history — could help ease oil prices in the short term, according to analysts.
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Trump vows to end war "soon" as Iran hits ships and threatens banks
President Trump says he'll end the war soon, when he wants to, as Iran hits three ships near the Strait of Hormuz and warns U.S.-linked banks will be next.
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"Sinners" cinematographer on crafting scenes
Oscar-nominated "Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw watches scenes from the film with Anthony Mason and breaks down how some of its most memorable moments were created. She also shares how her collaboration with director Ryan Coogler helped define the film's look.
Flavor Flav celebrates women athletes
Pop culture icon Flava Flav stopped by "CBS Mornings" to discuss his plans to celebrate women Olympic and Paralympic medalists from the 2026 Winter Games.
Kurt Russell talks drama series "The Madison"
Kurt Russell, who stars in "The Madison," spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the series, explaining the script "was so familiar" and that he related to it. Russell praised creator Taylor Sheridan, who was also behind the popular series "Yellowstone," and discussed what it was like to work with Michelle Pfeiffer again decades later.
Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best actor nominees
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
Dorrance on preserving tap dancing history
American tap dancer Michelle Dorrance talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about Brenda Bufalino's impact and preserving the 88-year-old's artistry for future generations in a project at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Technology
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Memory chip shortage could raise tech prices
An explosion in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing is shrinking the supply of memory chips, which is having a major impact on the price consumers pay for everyday tech. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
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.
How Hollywood is grappling with AI
AI-generated artist Tilly Norwood and the company behind her released a new music video speaking directly to her critics. As AI evolves, Hollywood faces questions over legal protections, copyright infringement and human labor. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Details on Pentagon removal of Claude
CBS News exclusively obtained a Pentagon memo from earlier this month that went out to several senior defense leaders and commanders. It ordered the removal of Anthropic's AI technology from key national systems. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Science
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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NYPD cop who chased down bomb suspect had just one thought: "Catch the bad guy"
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards hopped a metal barrier to chase down a suspect accused of throwing IEDs during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion.
Officials downplay risk of attacks off West Coast
Officials are downplaying the risk of Iranian drone attacks against California after an FBI memo said the regime "allegedly aspired" to target the Golden State. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports. Then, former FBI Special Agent Jeff Harp joins with analysis.
NYPD officers on response to terror incident
A picture of an NYPD chief responding to the terror incident outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence last week has gone viral. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more about what happened that day.
New details in Georgia teacher's death
The family of a Georgia student charged in what investigators describe as a prank gone horribly wrong says they are grieving the tremendous loss to the community. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano has the latest.
Man crashes car into barrier near White House
Police in Washington, D.C., arrested a man after he crashed a car into a barricade near the White House on Wednesday morning. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Fetterman opens up about depression battle
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania opened up about his battle with depression and credited his three children for saving him from his suicidal thoughts. "What broke me out of it was my own kids, and everyone needs that kind of an emergency brake," Fetterman told Major Garrett on "The Takeout."
What we know about FBI memo on drone risk
An FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" is raising concerns, but how serious is the threat? Nicole Sganga explains.
3/11: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump says there's "practically nothing left" to target on Day 12 of war in Iran; legislative blockade threatened over SAVE Act.
Lost dog returned to family two years later
Two years after a Dallas family's dog disappeared, she was found 1,300 miles away in New Jersey. Tony Dokoupil has the story of how made her way back home.
Hero NYPD cops on chasing down bomb suspect
Chief Aaron Edwards and Sgt. Luis Navarro of the NYPD are being hailed as heroes for the response to an attempted bomb attack during protests outside the New York City mayor's residence. Jericka Duncan talked with the officers about what was going through their minds as they sprang into action.