8/11: The Takeout: Neil Gorsuch
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch talks about his book, "Over Rules: The Human Toll of Too Much Law," and his views on the court's impact on the lives of everyday Americans.
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U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch talks about his book, "Over Rules: The Human Toll of Too Much Law," and his views on the court's impact on the lives of everyday Americans.
Sen. Angus King, I-Maine says without a hearing, President Obama's Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch underwent the "grand-daddy of all filibusters."
Since civics was dropped from school curriculums, awareness of our constitutional government (and our participation in it) has gone downhill. (Only about 25% of Americans can name the three branches of government, and 10% think that Judge Judy is on the Supreme Court,) Mo Rocca talks with Supreme Court Associate Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch about promoting civics education. Rocca also talks with Eric Liu, who created Citizen University to help cultivate the values of good citizenship; and with Chicago social studies teacher Mary Ellen Daneels, who uses what passes for politics these days as object lessons in how NOT to be a good citizen.
The Supreme Court has ordered lower courts to review the case of the only woman on Oklahoma's death row.
Justice Neil Gorsuch detailed his reasoning in his Supreme Court opinion for voting to uphold the TikTok ban in the U.S. This comes days before President-elect Donald Trump takes the White House for his second term. CBS News' Catherine Cole reports.
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House puts him in a position to influence the make-up of the Supreme Court and the effects could be felt for decades. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in his new book that law in America has swallowed up ordinary people.
A divided federal appeals court has found that private individuals and groups such as the NAACP do not have the ability to sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act.
A 94-year-old woman had her home taken away over a small unpaid tax bill. Were her constitutional rights violated?
The Supreme Court has ruled that Rodney Reed, a longtime Texas death row inmate, should have a chance to argue for testing of crime-scene evidence that he says will help clear him.
Four of the five Supreme Court justices who overturned the constitutional right to abortion attended the conservative Federalist Society's black-tie dinner marking its 40th anniversary.
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson sits down with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Sen. John McCain and our political panel to discuss airstrikes in Syria, North Korea and the rise of Judge Neil Gorsuch.
Appeals Judge Neil Gorsuch has been tapped by President Trump to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court. The 49-year-old is a judge on the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Watch the full announcement, both Trump's speech and Gorsuch's acceptance speech.
Judge Neil Gorsuch, who was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday night, said he wil be "a servant of the Constitution."
More than a month ago, a stunning leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito indicated that the Supreme Court was prepared to take the momentous step of overruling the Roe v. Wade decision from 1973 and stripping away women's constitutional protections for abortion.
The Supreme Court seems poised to take on a new elections case being pressed by Republicans.
President Biden is weighing his options for a nominee to replace Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, who plans to retire this year. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more on the impact of Breyer's retirement, and CBS News senior White House correspondent breaks down the opportunity it presents for the Biden administration.
"While we may sometimes disagree about the law, we are warm colleagues and friends," Sotomayor and Gorsuch said.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that has the potential to overturn Roe v. Wade. The case is a challenge to a 2018 Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Boston University law professor Linda McClain joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
California reports first coronavirus death; Vermont basketball player makes a comeback after surviving deadly accident.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a major abortion rights case. Chief Justice John Robers rebuked the Senate's top Democrat for what he called "threatening" statements against two Trump-appointed justices. Jan Crawford reports.
The president spoke with CBS News' John Dickerson behind the scenes of his rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch will take notes for his senior justices, answer doors, and serve on the cafeteria committee.
President Trump meets with top military leaders tonight. He's already telling two other key advisers, Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner, to stop fighting. The president said nothing about that controversy when new Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch was sworn in. The ceremony marked the end of a year-long battle to fill that seat on the high court. Major Garrett reports.
CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News justice correspondent Jan Crawford discuss the impact Justice Neil Gorsuch will have on the U.S. Supreme Court.
All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said.
Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
A device that can pick up certain electronic signals is being used in the search for Nancy Guthrie, as it may detect emissions from her pacemaker, sources told CBS News.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Team USA star skater Ilia Malinin, after multiple falls at the Winter Games, speaks of a struggle to "stay sane through the endless insurmountable pressure."
Minnesota's top investigative agency said Monday the federal government has formally refused to hand over evidence and information in the killing of Alex Pretti.
Defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu took silver in freeski big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Canada's Megan Oldham won the gold medal on Monday night.
Forecasters predicted filers would benefit from larger checks this year due to a series of new tax provisions in the "one big, beautiful" bill.
All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said.
Defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu took silver in freeski big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Canada's Megan Oldham won the gold medal on Monday night.
Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute.
After a decade of rapid growth, Lululemon is struggling to find its footing in an increasingly saturated market.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
After a decade of rapid growth, Lululemon is struggling to find its footing in an increasingly saturated market.
Forecasters predicted filers would benefit from larger checks this year due to a series of new tax provisions in the "one big, beautiful" bill.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Prediction markets are taking bets this Valentine's Day that celebrity relationships can thrive — or break apart.
The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.
State lawmakers are promising accountability after a CBS News California investigation found they failed to enact three out of four state audit recommendations. CBS News California built an audit accountability tracker to help.
Many of Hungary's neighbors say Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is eroding democracy, but President Trump is forging closer relations with the Putin ally.
After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."
In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump — but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Tom Homan and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries join Ed O'Keefe.
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu took silver in freeski big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Canada's Megan Oldham won the gold medal on Monday night.
Austrian public prosecutors filed terrorism-related charges Monday against a 21-year-old defendant who they say planned to attack Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in 2024.
Their respective semifinal wins on Monday set up a seventh gold-medal showdown between Team USA and Canada later this week.
Team USA star skater Ilia Malinin, after multiple falls at the Winter Games, speaks of a struggle to "stay sane through the endless insurmountable pressure."
Robert Duvall, known for his roles in "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now" and more, has died at 95, his wife announced in a social media post Monday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
The high-profile ESPN and SiriusXM commentator and bestselling author is a combative and colorful voice on sports. But now, with a weekly political show in which he interviews government leaders, he is raising eyebrows in Washington, too.
High-profile ESPN and SiriusXM commentator and bestselling author Stephen A. Smith is a combative and colorful voice on sports. But now, with a weekly political show, in which he interviews government leaders, he is gaining notice in Washington, too. Smith talks with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about his journey and whether he might soon be on a debate stage.
The singer-songwriter who's remained on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart for seven straight decades has just released his latest album, "Inspirations of Life and Love." A youthful 84, he talks about his artistic longevity.
If you've been on social media this week, you've likely seen an ominous warning about artificial intelligence in your feed: "Something big is happening." An essay from the CEO of an AI company, Matt Shumer, likens the current moment to February 2020, right before the start of COVID. Nate Soares, co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," joins to discuss.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
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.
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
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.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Law enforcement confirmed Monday that all of Nancy Guthrie's family members have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest from Arizona and former FBI supervisory special agent Lance Leising joins CBS News to discuss the search.
At least two people are dead after a shooting at a hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
All members of Nancy Guthrie's family members have been ruled out as suspects in her disappearance, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Monday. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest on the search for Guthrie and former FBI supervisory agent Doug Kouns joins to discuss the investigation.
All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said.
Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute.
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
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.
A 15-second clip released late last week seemed to have all the hallmarks of a big Hollywood studio: two mega-famous leading men, a choreographed fight scene, sweeping camera moves and even a musical score. But the entire video was generated by artificial intelligence -- and Hollywood is not happy. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall has died at age 95. Shanelle Kaul looks back at a career that spanned some of the biggest films of the 20th century.
The Swedish men's curling team is accusing Canada of cheating during last Friday's Olympic preliminary round, claiming that Canada's Marc Kennedy double-touched the granite stone. That means he may have touched the rock after it had already been released on the ice. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
Team USA won its 18th and 19th medals at the Olympics, including the gold for 41-year-old bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, who is now the oldest American woman to ever win gold at the Winter Games. Seth Doane has more.
Former President Obama has broken his silence nearly two weeks after President Trump posted a video that included an animation of the Obamas' faces transposed on to the bodies of dancing cartoon apes. Weijia Jiang has details.