Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary; Vance casts tiebreaking vote
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
President Trump traveled to Los Angeles Friday to view the destruction from the deadly Palisades Fire.
D.C. Judge Amit Mehta ordered Oath Keeper members who were convicted of Jan. 6 crimes but whose sentences were commuted by President Trump.
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" in the U.S. were arrested and hundreds more flown out of the country on military aircraft, the White House said.
Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka to win her first grand slam title in the 2025 Australian Open.
The secretary of state's order made exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt.
President Trump signed an order reinstating what's known as the Mexico City Policy. Critics say it will cut funding essential for health care in developing nations.
The president said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been too bureaucratic and slow in its response to disasters.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
After the release of four female Israeli soldiers, Israeli authorities released 200 Palestinian prisoners.
According to a Justice Department memo, future FACE Act violations will mostly be left to state or local law enforcement.
While the Gulf of America will be applied to federal references, other nations will not be required to recognize the name.
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
The Supreme Court will hear a case on whether the nation's first publicly funded religious charter school should be allowed to open in Oklahoma.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is the latest in a string of former Trump aides-turned-critics to see their federal protection canceled despite ongoing threats to their lives.
No one could imagine why Kevin Jiang, 26, was the target of a shooting. But for months, someone Jiang never met had a secret plan to kill him.
The FBI says it arrested a 21-year-old Washington state woman in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.
Marilyn Manson will not face criminal charges in connection with allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Friday.
President Trump has called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to "release the water." and claimed FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the L.A. fires. Here's what to know.
A CBS News analysis of satellite imagery and photos shared by local residents indicates the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles likely started close to where another blaze, the Lachman Fire, broke out on Jan. 1.
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.
President Trump revoked a 1965 rule that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating against employees or job applicants.
The far-reaching move empowers federal immigration agencies to target a population of migrants who came to the U.S. with the government's permission.
President Trump's wave of executive actions signed soon after taking office has already sparked at least half a dozen lawsuits.
The president said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been too bureaucratic and slow in its response to disasters.
The administration tested its ability to send communications to all 2.3 million federal employees from a single email address.
Hamas has named 4 female Israeli soldiers it says will be freed as part of the second hostage-prisoner swap, as the Gaza ceasefire endures.
Israel says troops fired on masked gunmen in Gaza, but it remains committed to the ceasefire as it continues a new offensive in the West Bank.
Palestinian officials say Israeli forces kill at least 7 people in a new offensive in the occupied West Bank as Trump rescinds sanctions on settlers.
Taking advantage of debt relief can be a smart move at nearly any time, but it could make even more sense now.
The price of gold could shift after the Fed meets this month — but will it continue on its upward trajectory?
Considering a high-rate CD account now? Here are three savvy moves to make before February 1.
Costco's public support of DEI programs contrasts with positions taken in recent months by other big U.S. brands
Mastercard and Visa allegedly failed to halt payments linked to child abuse material and sex trafficking on OnlyFans, Reuters reports.
President Trump revoked a 1965 rule that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating against employees or job applicants.
World Health Organization chief says agency already cutting back on hiring and travel with Trump withdrawal set to hit funding.
UnitedHealth Group on Thursday announced that a longtime employee in the company has been named the new leader of its health insurance arm, nearly two months after the killing of former CEO Brian Thompson.
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The Trump administration on Friday began flying detained undocumented immigrants out of the U.S. aboard military cargo planes. Several flights carrying dozens of migrants out of Texas and Arizona arrived in Guatemala. The White House called it the official start of Mr. Trump's long-promised mass deportation campaign. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
President Trump said Friday he was planning to sign an executive order that could lead to an overhaul, or elimination, of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan examines what this could mean. She also discusses why Mr. Trump removed the federal security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom greeted President Trump and first lady Melania Trump in Los Angeles on Friday for their tour of areas impacted by wildfires. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Hamas has released the names of four or more Israeli hostages, which will be a relief to their families in Israel after 15 months of captivity. They are all female soldiers aged either 19 or 20. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports.
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Temporary."
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Future Enemies."
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Symphony."
In 1925, a man named Frank Pepe first fired up his coal oven. Soon after, his nephew opened a restaurant just two blocks away. Both became beloved pizza spots, specializing in thin-crust pies. Now, both originals are exploring new avenues.
"The Brutalist" will be released nationwide next week. The film tells the story of an architect who survives the Holocaust and brings that unique building style to America. It's not the only spotlight Brutalist and modern architecture is getting: The Trump administration said it will be taking a close look at those types of buildings. Washington, D.C. is also home to a new exhibit about Brutalist architecture. Dana Jacobson reports.
In the latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," the Focolare Movement is explored.
For the latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she explores a movement associated with the Catholic Church called focolare.
A growing number of Catholic Church leaders are criticizing President Trump's immigration crackdown. Bishop Mark J. Seitz, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration, joins "America Decides" to discuss his opposition to some of Trump's recent moves.
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh steps back into the Star Trek universe as she takes on the role of Emperor Georgiou in the new Paramount+ film "Star Trek: Section 31."
A video of Kyrstin Johnson's floor routine, which featured Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," is blowing up on social media.
Author and historian H.W. Brands joins "The Takeout" to talk about the spread of propaganda during World War II to gain support for American intervention, the anti-intervention movement led by Charles Lindbergh, and how FDR and Winston Churchill used the global media to influence each other and the world.
Jonathan Alter, author of a biography of former President Jimmy Carter, joins Major Garrett to talk about Carter's life and legacy, the principles that guided Carter in the White House and his foresight on future environmental issues.
Author Arthur C. Brooks joins The Takeout podcast to discuss happiness and his behavioral science research on finding happiness, purpose in life and human emotions. Brooks and Major Garrett also discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on human behavior and the one group which emerged better from lockdown.
On a special holiday edition of "The Takeout," comedian Matt Friend joins Major Garrett at The Dubliner in Washington, D.C., to talk about the many "friends" that he imitates as a voice actor, including President-elect Donald Trump, former President Barack Obama and more. Friend also explains why he believes Trump is responsible for amplifying the political polarization that America sees today.
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin joins "The Takeout" with lawmakers facing a government shutdown deadline. Raskin discusses Elon Musk's increasing influence in Washington, and President-elect Donald Trump's admiration for authoritarian leaders around the world. He also looks at where Democrats went wrong in the 2024 election, and how they need to better communicate key issues to voters.
Los Angeles is home to one of the largest populations of Jews in the world, and one of the largest populations of Muslims in America. For almost two decades, a group there has been trying to build bonds between these two communities, but the attack of Oct. 7, 2023 and its aftermath are putting that mission to the test. CBS Reports and CBS News Race and Culture examine these challenges and explore how the next generation may hold the key to forging paths to unity amid adversity.
Americans are among the world's biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods, which comprise more than half of an average adult’s diet and two-thirds of a child’s. As technology continues to accelerate innovations in additives, chemicals and food products, U.S. regulators are struggling to keep up. CBS Reports examines why ultra-processed foods have become so pervasive in the American diet, and what filling the gaps in federal regulation can do to ensure Americans are fed and healthy.
As America grapples with an escalating plastic crisis, the city of Houston, ExxonMobil and other partners announced a new program that promised to recycle nearly all of the city's plastic waste. However, after two years, the program has yet to fully materialize. Critics argue that the evidence suggests it never will. And yet, the company envisions similar programs in other American cities. CBS Reports and Inside Climate News investigate whether this proposed solution to our plastic recycling crisis is indeed too good to be true.
Nearly 95% of people currently in prison will be released back into society, and historically a significant percentage are likely to reoffend. In California, authorities are trying to change that by providing inmates access to education, work and other rehabilitative privileges — programs that have been shown to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. CBS Reports examines a controversial approach some see as being “soft on crime,” which now may be preventing it.
You've seen the CBS News polls that tell you what voters think about big ideas like democracy and the American Dream. Now CBS Reports takes you behind the polls for unfiltered conversations about how their personal stories shaped their views.
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
While the Gulf of America will be applied to federal references, other nations will not be required to recognize the name.
D.C. Judge Amit Mehta ordered Oath Keeper members who were convicted of Jan. 6 crimes but whose sentences were commuted by President Trump.
Can't download TikTok on your phone? You can buy a phone that already has the app on it.
Can't download TikTok on your phone? You can buy a phone that already has the app on it.
Republican lawmakers are floating a range of ideas to pay for an extension of President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Economic toll from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in U.S. last year and were above average globally.
Costco's public support of DEI programs contrasts with positions taken in recent months by other big U.S. brands
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
While the Gulf of America will be applied to federal references, other nations will not be required to recognize the name.
President Trump signed an order reinstating what's known as the Mexico City Policy. Critics say it will cut funding essential for health care in developing nations.
The secretary of state's order made exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt.
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
By withdrawing from the World Health Organization and overhauling aid, Trump's new executive orders endanger Americans and the globe, researchers warn. The move also cedes U.S. power to other nations.
As severe winter weather affects Americans across the country, experts are warning about the health and safety dangers to look out for, from falls to frostbite.
The Trump administration's "short pause" on communications, expected to end on Feb. 1, has affected FDA updates on food contamination investigations.
"Autism detox" treatments, which include minerals like zeolite, are rising in popularity for promising to treat or reverse the diagnosis. Experts warn there is no science behind these claims.
Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka to win her first grand slam title in the 2025 Australian Open.
After the release of four female Israeli soldiers, Israeli authorities released 200 Palestinian prisoners.
President Trump signed an order reinstating what's known as the Mexico City Policy. Critics say it will cut funding essential for health care in developing nations.
The secretary of state's order made exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt.
By withdrawing from the World Health Organization and overhauling aid, Trump's new executive orders endanger Americans and the globe, researchers warn. The move also cedes U.S. power to other nations.
Elliot Zimet's performances blend mind-bending magic with concert-like energy, earning praise from stars like Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake. Zimet joins Nate Burleson to showcase his incredible illusions.
Opening statements are expected today in the trial of Grammy-nominated rapper A$AP Rocky, who faces two felony charges for allegedly shooting at a friend in 2021. The life partner of Rihanna has pleaded not guilty to the charges. "CBS Mornings Plus" co-anchor Adriana Diaz is following the case.
Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday. "Emilia Pérez" had the most with 13, while "Wicked" and "The Brutalist" each scored 10 Oscar nominations.
The first performers for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced. Stars like Chappell Roan and Shakira will perform on music's biggest night.
Reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are suing Los Angeles after losing their Pacific Palisades home in the wildfires tearing through Southern California in recent weeks.
Can't download TikTok on your phone? You can buy a phone that already has the app on it.
New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
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.
Some social media users have been questioning why it appears they are suddenly following President Trump on platforms like Facebook or Instagram. This and other questions and conspiracy theories have been flooding the internet in recent days. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhonna Tarrant breaks them down.
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
The Trump administration on Friday began flying detained undocumented immigrants out of the U.S. aboard military cargo planes. Several flights carrying dozens of migrants out of Texas and Arizona arrived in Guatemala. The White House called it the official start of Mr. Trump's long-promised mass deportation campaign. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
The FBI says it arrested a 21-year-old Washington state woman in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.
Drug traffickers, especially from Colombia, have been caught using submarines to transport cocaine into Mexico, and from there into the U.S.
Newly engaged Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut after a minor fender bender in February 2021. But what appeared to be a possible case of road rage soon uncovered a complex plan to kill. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
No one could imagine why Kevin Jiang, 26, was the target of a shooting. But for months, someone Jiang never met had a secret plan to kill him.
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Amid the Southern California wildfires, we have seen many stories of sorrow and loss – but also of survival and love. In the darkness, there are moments of light. This episode of "The Uplift" is dedicated to those helping victims of the fires – from daring rescues to finding personal ways to offer support.
In North Carolina, we see how erosion has been threatening a popular tourist destination and swallowing homes straight into the sea. And in Oregon and Illinois, we learn how cities are revitalizing their rivers to foster more fun and community among residents. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
The Senate voted Friday to confirm former Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense. Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie to confirm Hegseth after three Republican senators voted against his nomination.
Many Republican lawmakers have said that they want to "look forward, not back" regarding Jan. 6 and President Trump's pardons. But House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to establish a subcommittee that will look into the Capitol Riot and the committee that first investigated it. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small breaks it down.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Nancy Cordes.