12/2/19: Red and Blue
House Republicans release impeachment report; White House unveils 2019 Christmas decorations.
House Republicans release impeachment report; White House unveils 2019 Christmas decorations.
The Senate has confirmed President Trump's pick for energy secretary Monday. Gavin Bade, a reporter for Politico Pro, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss Rick Perry's legacy and the new head of the department, Dan Brouillette.
The outgoing energy secretary, in an interview with Fox News, said he told Trump he had been chosen by God to carry out God's plan
Kurt Volker, the former special envoy to Ukraine, strongly defended himself in his prepared opening statement, denying that he along with U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland and Energy Secretary Rick Perry formed a separate "irregular" channel informing Ukraine policy - an effort for which they became known as the "three amigos."
President Trump gave an at times campaign-style speech during a shale conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The president slammed Democrats over the impeachment inquiry, and made the case that his energy policies are boosting the economy.
Dan Brouillette is currently the deputy energy secretary
Rick Perry tells Trump he'll resign as Energy Secy; NASA prepares for first all female spacewalk
Perry has served since the beginning of the Trump administration
House Democrats issued a subpoena yesterday to Energy Secretary Rick Perry. This follows the president's claims that Perry was the one who asked him to speak with the president of Ukraine in their July phone call. Axios White House and national politics reporter Alayna Treene joined CBSN to discuss the significance of these developments.
House Democrats are issuing new subpoenas in their impeachment inquiry into President Trump. This week they subpoenaed Energy Secretary Rick Perry along with two associates of the president's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani. "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to break down everything that's happened this week in Washington.
A second whistleblower has emerged, deepening the political challenge for President Trump as he faces an impeachment inquiry. The attorney representing the whistleblower says that person has "firsthand knowledge" of the phone call with Ukraine's president. Politico White House reporter Daniel Lippman joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest.
The U.S. Energy Department has since suspended shipments of low-level radioactive waste from Tennessee to Nevada
The release isn't the first time the department has associated "freedom" with natural gas
Bestselling author Michael Lewis is out with "The Fifth Risk," turning his critical eye toward the federal government
A well-connected GOP fundraiser, he served in the past as an adviser to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and to Texas Gov. Rick Perry, also a close friend
Perry denounced reports of the switch in roles as "fake news"
According to the AP, Trump is considering ousting the embattled Veterans Affairs head after facing chaos within his own department
Simon Edelman has filed a federal whistleblower complaint alleging he was terminated from the agency after he provided the photos to two media outlets
The independent, GOP-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said the proposal wouldn't help the nation's grid
Nearly 60 percent of Trump nominees for science-related jobs do not have a master's or doctorate in a science or health field, AP analysis finds
Government report says "there are no convincing alternative explanations" for rising temperatures and a changing climate
Energy secretary says electric-powered lights shine "righteousness" on "those types of acts"
Lawmakers in both parties are asking why a small Montana company was granted a $300 million, no-bid contract to help rebuild transmission and distribution lines
CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News Political Director Steve Chaggaris share a pile of donuts with Secretary of Energy Rick Perry.
He also had some words of advice for his fellow Cabinet members about the perils of private airline travel
Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated the order nine times in recent weeks and fined him $1,000 for each violation.
Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
The third week of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial kicks off Tuesday with continued testimony from its third witness, bank executive Gary Farro.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
A U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force was trying to serve a warrant when the shooting started, police said.
Social media video appeared to show the suspect trying to hide behind bushes while carrying a long bladed weapon.
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
A toddler suffered serious injuries while playing in a bounce house that was lifted off the ground by wind gusts near Phoenix. He later died.
Prosecutors say they will not retry George Alan Kelly, an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended with a deadlocked jury.
A toddler suffered serious injuries while playing in a bounce house that was lifted off the ground by wind gusts near Phoenix. He later died.
"We're cowboys...and found ourselves on a zebra roundup," a former bullfighter and rodeo clown said after he helped capture zebras that bolted from their trailer.
"It is against the basic civil and human rights that we have established are a key part of American identity," one advocate tells CBS News. "Community living should be the rule, rather than the exception."
Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated the order nine times in recent weeks and fined him $1,000 for each violation.
Rep. Elise Stefanik sent a letter to the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility calling on it to open an investigation into special counsel Jack Smith.
Walmart said its new store brand Bettergoods is "chef-inspired," and offers dozens of upscale products like plant-based milks.
Voters rank the economy ahead of other hot button topics as one of the most important issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.
Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated the order nine times in recent weeks and fined him $1,000 for each violation.
Rep. Elise Stefanik sent a letter to the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility calling on it to open an investigation into special counsel Jack Smith.
The third week of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial kicks off Tuesday with continued testimony from its third witness, bank executive Gary Farro.
Columbia University protesters have set up a new demonstration at Hamilton Hall, a building demonstrators occupied during 1968 anti-Vietnam war protests.
Senators Bob Casey in Pennsylvania and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin lead right now, but many voters are undecided
"It is against the basic civil and human rights that we have established are a key part of American identity," one advocate tells CBS News. "Community living should be the rule, rather than the exception."
Unlike pasteurized milk, which undergoes a process that kills harmful bacteria, experts say raw milk can carry pathogens that make you sick.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
President William Ruto has promised help for Kenyans as unusually heavy monsoon rains burst a dam and unleash deadly floods and mudslides.
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Social media video appeared to show the suspect trying to hide behind bushes while carrying a long bladed weapon.
Columbia University protesters have set up a new demonstration at Hamilton Hall, a building demonstrators occupied during 1968 anti-Vietnam war protests.
It's invasive, harmful and can regenerate from a tiny piece of its body — it's the hammerhead land planarian, and its been increasingly sighted in Ontario.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Only on CBS Mornings, Tony Award-winning actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry announced the nominations in six key categories for the 77th Annual Tony Awards.
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, a rugged survivalist who traverses the country to locate missing people and collect rewards, in the new CBS show "Tracker."
The U.S. is ramping up its chip production while trying to block China from dominating the market.
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
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.
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.
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.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
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.
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.
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.
Witness testimony continues Tuesday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a woman accused in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. Read's defense team argues she is the victim of an elaborate cover-up and is being framed by a group of people that includes law enforcement while prosecutors claim she hit officer John O'Keefe with her vehicle during a snowstorm in 2022.
On Monday, the court heard opening statements in the trial of Karen Read, who has pleaded not guilty to second degree murder for the 2022 death of her police officer boyfriend in Massachusetts. On Tuesday, the defense will cross-examine the first officer who was on scene. Dozens of witnesses are expected to testify.
Social media video appeared to show the suspect trying to hide behind bushes while carrying a long bladed weapon.
Prosecutors say they will not retry George Alan Kelly, an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended with a deadlocked jury.
A teenage girl's remains were identified more than 50 years after her murder using DNA from the mother of a woman killed on 9/11.
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
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.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
There's been a major escalation in the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. Some demonstrating against the war in Gaza broke into Hamilton Hall, an academic building on the campus, overnight Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson is there with more.
Britain's King Charles III has carried out his first major public engagement since his cancer diagnosis, visiting a cancer treatment charity Tuesday with his wife, Queen Camilla. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams is following the latest from London.
Witness testimony continues Tuesday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a woman accused in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. Read's defense team argues she is the victim of an elaborate cover-up and is being framed by a group of people that includes law enforcement while prosecutors claim she hit officer John O'Keefe with her vehicle during a snowstorm in 2022.
A New York judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trial held the former president in contempt of court Tuesday for violating a gag order nine times. Trump was fined $1,000 for each violation. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest.
In light of recent campus protests and debates around the criticisms of Israeli government policies, former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho and actor Noa Tishby discuss their new book, "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew." The book encourages open dialogue on difficult subjects like antisemitism.