Sen. Bob Corker says Trump's conduct "hurts our country"
As he prepares to leave office, Corker talks about how Washington works – or doesn't – and the issues no one wants to address
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Sen. Corker says Trump's conduct hurts the US
Republican Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee has had a series of clashes with President Trump, most recently on the administration's muted response to Saudi Arabia's killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is now prepairing to step down. John Dickerson visited with Corker in Chattanooga to talk about how Washington works – or doesn't – and what worries him about the issues no one seems interested in addressing.
Senators get CIA briefing on Khashoggi murder
After CIA Director Gina Haspel briefed leaders of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees on the killing of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, lawmakers said they were even more confident that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was involved.
Bob Corker believes Mohammed bin Salman "directed" journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death
Corker addressed the U.S. response to journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death in an interview with John Dickerson
Corker on U.S. response to Khashoggi's death
In an interview with ""CBS This Morning"" co-host John Dickerson, Sen. Bob Corker discussed the U.S. response to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. He said the response sends a ""signal to the world"" that all we care about is money.
Corker said MBS "directed" journalist's death
In an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host John Dickerson, Republican Sen. Bob Corker said he believes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman "directed" journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death. He said it doesn't matter if there's a "smoking gun."
Graham threatens to withhold vote on spending bill until hearing from CIA on Khashoggi
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin said the secretary of state and defense secretary told senators the White House kept CIA Director Gina Haspel from testifying
Senators to be briefed by Pompeo and Mattis on Saudis but want to hear from Haspel
The Senate is expected to vote this week on military aid to Saudi Arabia
Republicans uneasy about Trump's embrace of Saudis
President Trump says he's siding with the Saudis to put "America first," but some Republicans question whether that's the case
Trump siding with the Saudis
President Trump released a statement Tuesday, in which he said the U.S. would not end the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia over the kingdom's alleged involvement in the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Lawmakers from both parties have criticized the president's response. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang discusses the fallout from the president's response.
Sen. Corker "astounded" by Trump statement on Saudi Arabia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman says statement about journalist's murder was like public relations for Saudi Arabia
Senators demand firm answer from Trump on Saudi crown prince's role in murder
Chairman and ranking member of Senate Foreign Relations Committee demand Trump "specifically address whether Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is responsible"
Turkey says recordings prove Saudi killed
Turkish officials say they have audio and video recordings confirming that missing Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. President Trump says Saudi Arabia's alleged involvement in Khashoggi's disappearance would not jeopardize a U.S. arms deal. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood discusses the fallout.
Trump reluctant to halt arms sales to Saudis over alleged assassination
As pressure mounts on Saudi Arabia to prove it didn't kidnap and kill journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Trump says such a move "would be hurting us"
Bipartisan group of senators calls for investigation into Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance
Senators called for an investigation into Khashoggi's disappearance under the Global Magnitsky Act
Tennessee Senate Race
Democrats are hoping to flip a reliably red Senate seat in Tennessee this November. President Trump won the state by double digits in 2016. Jonathan Mattise, a reporter for the AP in Nashville, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain why this race is so competitive.
Trump warnings grow from forgotten Republicans
Republicans left behind are warning their party with increasing urgency, though it's unclear whether anyone's listening
Businessman Bill Lee wins GOP primary for Tenn. governor
In the race for retiring Sen. Bob Corker's seat, U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn won the GOP nomination and former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen won the Democratic nomination
Pompeo grilled on Capitol Hill
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about President Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin. Pompeo told lawmakers presidents are "entitled to have private meetings." CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down the hearing.
Corker grills Pompeo over Trump's private meeting with Putin
Members of Congress questioned Pompeo about President Trump's private meeting with Vladimir Putin
Senate voices protest over Trump’s tariffs
The resolution is designed to give Congress more say about trade penalties imposed by the president in the name of national security
Transcript: Sen. Bob Corker on "Face the Nation"
Corker joined us to discuss the family separation issue, immigration reform and President Trump's trade practices
GOP senator faults administration for "ready, fire, aim" family separation policy
"There was no preparation for it. I can't imagine any American's heart not going out to these families," Sen. Bob Corker told "Face the Nation"
Corker on "ready, fire, aim" family separation
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, faulted President Trump for the widely criticized policy of separating families along the U.S.-Mexico border, saying the practice was not "realistic."
Open: This is "Face the Nation," June 24
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Sen. Bob Corker, Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. Elijah Cummings. Plus, we debut a new CBS News Battleground Tracker Poll that looks at how the immigration crisis could affect the midterm elections.
College protests against war grow as do reports of antisemitism
Protesters nationwide are demanding that their schools divest from companies they say are enabling the Israel-Hamas war as officials say outside agitators "spew hate and antisemitism."
Hamas releases propaganda video of two hostages, including U.S. citizen
The hostages seen on the video were identified as Omri Miran and Keith Siegel by the campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
Clean up begins after tornadoes hammer parts of Iowa and Nebraska
There have been several injuries linked to tornadoes on Friday, but no fatalities have been reported.
Harvey Weinstein to appear in NY court next week
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges was overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Hamas is reviewing Israel cease-fire proposal
Hamas says it received the cease-fire proposal from Israel after a high-level Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel.
Detroit sets NFL Draft attendance record with more than 700,00 fans
The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 700,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event.
Russia attacks Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones
Russia has launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine directed at energy facilities.
One mountain climber dead, another injured after thousand-foot fall
Another climbing party saw the pair fall and cared for the surviving climber until help arrived the next morning.
Britney Spears settles dispute with father, Jamie Spears, over legal fees
Pop music icon Britney Spears reached a settlement this week over attorney fees sought by her father and former conservator, Jamie Spears.
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United Auto Workers reaches deal with Daimler Truck, averting potential strike
The union struck a four-year agreement with the German company on Friday evening, just before the expiration of the previous contract.
Clean up begins after tornadoes hammer parts of Iowa and Nebraska
There have been several injuries linked to tornadoes on Friday, but no fatalities have been reported.
One mountain climber dead, another injured after thousand-foot fall
Another climbing party saw the pair fall and cared for the surviving climber until help arrived the next morning.
Republic First Bank closes, first FDIC-insured bank to fail in 2024
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
Hamas is reviewing Israel cease-fire proposal
Hamas says it received the cease-fire proposal from Israel after a high-level Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel.
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United Auto Workers reaches deal with Daimler Truck, averting potential strike
The union struck a four-year agreement with the German company on Friday evening, just before the expiration of the previous contract.
Intimacy coordinators are on the rise on film and TV sets. Here's what they do.
Intimacy coordination is a relatively new and growing field with movie and television productions required to make a good-faith effort to hire one if needed on set.
Possible TikTok ban leaves some small businesses concerned for their survival
Under the new law signed this week, ByteDance has nine to 12 months to sell the platform to an American owner, or TikTok faces being banned in the U.S.
Here's how much income it takes to be considered rich in your state
The income needed to join your state's top earners can vary considerably, from a low of $329,620 annually in West Virginia to $719,253 in Washington D.C.
Many Americans retire far earlier than expected — and not by choice
About 7 in 10 retirees stop working before they turned 65. For many of them, it was for reasons beyond their control.
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Republic First Bank closes, first FDIC-insured bank to fail in 2024
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem writes about killing her dog in new book
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
Trump trial sees new witnesses to close out first week of testimony
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Senators renew scrutiny of border officers searching Americans' phones
Border officers have broad authority to search travelers' electronic devices without a warrant or suspicion of a crime.
Plans for menthol cigarette ban delayed due to "immense" feedback
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
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Pasteurization working to kill bird flu in milk, early FDA results find
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
Plans for menthol cigarette ban delayed due to "immense" feedback
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
Superbug from human eye drops outbreak spread to dogs
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
"Vampire facials" at unlicensed spa infected 3 with HIV, CDC says
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
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Hamas releases propaganda video of two hostages, including U.S. citizen
The hostages seen on the video were identified as Omri Miran and Keith Siegel by the campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
Iraqi social media influencer shot dead in Baghdad
Iraqi authorities are investigating the killing of a well-known social media influencer Um Fahad who was shot by an armed motorcyclist in front of her home in central Baghdad.
Hamas is reviewing Israel cease-fire proposal
Hamas says it received the cease-fire proposal from Israel after a high-level Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel.
Russia arrests another suspect in concert hall attack that killed 144
A Moscow court has detained another suspect as an accomplice in the attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall in March.
Russia attacks Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones
Russia has launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine directed at energy facilities.
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Intimacy coordinators are on the rise on film and TV sets. Here's what they do.
Intimacy coordination is a relatively new and growing field with movie and television productions required to make a good-faith effort to hire one if needed on set.
Charley Crockett performs "America"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music's revival. From his new album "$10 Cowboy," here is Charley Crockett with "America."
Charley Crockett performs "Solitary Road"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music's revival. From his new album "$10 Cowboy," here is Charley Crockett with "Solitary Road."
Charley Crockett performs "$10 Cowboy"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music's revival. With the title track from his new album, here is Charley Crockett with "$10 Cowboy."
Comedian Nate Bargatze on his life and career
Comedian Nate Bargatze is having quite the year: He's bringing laughs across the country with his "Be Funny" tour, and this week he's a headline comic at the Hollywood Bowl with stars like Jerry Seinfeld. Dana Jacobson sat down with Bargatze to talk about his journey to the stage.
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Breakthrough AI tech speeding up MRI scans
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
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.
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Why the U.S. struggles to combat romance scams
Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.
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Why bats are vital to the ecosystem
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Paving the way to a greener future
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
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Dramatic video shows K9 deputies arrest double murder suspect
Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc was found hiding in a wooded area after his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter were found dead in Florida.
K-9 deputies arrest man accused in double murders
Dramatic bodycam footage shows the moment Florida deputies and K-9 dogs close in on a double murder suspect hiding in a thickly wooded area.
"48 Hours" looks into Kristen Trickle's death
A new "48 Hours" investigation is looking into the death of a Kansas woman after she was found dying from a gunshot wound in 2019. The coroner initially ruled Kristen Trickle's death a suicide, but the local prosecutor said evidence on the scene didn't add up. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the story.
Romania court rules Andrew Tate's rape, human trafficking trial can start
A Bucharest court has ruled that a case against social media influencer Andrew Tate meets the required legal criteria and can go ahead, but there's no date set yet.
Killer buys sex doll with wife's life insurance payout
After Kristen Trickle died at her home in Kansas, her husband Colby Trickle received over $120,000 in life insurance benefits and spent nearly $2,000 on a sex doll supposedly to help him sleep.
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Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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Charley Crockett performs "Solitary Road"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music's revival. From his new album "$10 Cowboy," here is Charley Crockett with "Solitary Road."
Charley Crockett performs "$10 Cowboy"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music's revival. With the title track from his new album, here is Charley Crockett with "$10 Cowboy."