Mark Zuckerberg apologizes to parents of victims of online exploitation
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Sen. Josh Hawley.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Sen. Josh Hawley.
Top executives from companies like Meta, TikTok and X testified about online child safety before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Lawmakers grilled the tech leaders about exploitation and endangerment of minors on social media platforms. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
The chief executive officers of tech companies dominating the U.S. market are appearing Wednesday in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee as parents and families of online child exploitation victims listen to their testimony. The hearing is part of an effort to pass legislation after years of inaction by Congress in regulating social media companies. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is voting to move the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the full Senate. She's expected to be confirmed as the first African American woman to serve on the high court later this week.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held an ethics hearing Tuesday about the Supreme Court following weeks of controversies involving the high court, including reports alleging that Justice Clarence Thomas did not disclose financial ties to a billionaire Republican donor. Some committee members said more ethical clarity at the court is needed, while others believe the hearing was targeted. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson on "Primetime" with more.
Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee want Congress to impose a code of conduct on the Supreme Court. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson talks about the arguments for and against the request.
"Senate Republicans will not take part in sidelining a temporarily absent colleague off a committee just so Democrats can force through their very worst nominees," McConnell said.
Feinstein, who has been absent since February because of health problems, asked for a temporary replacement on the panel.
Ticketmaster is taking questions Tuesday from lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee, who are looking into the lack of competition in the ticketing industry following the fiasco involving the presale for Taylor Swift's upcoming "Eras" tour. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Senators questioned the head of Ticketmaster's parent company on the disastrous pre-sale event for Taylor Swift's upcoming tour. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the hearing, plus President Biden's meeting with Democratic leaders at the White House.
Federal regulators are looking into the ticket seller after thousands of Swift fans were unable to buy concert tickets.
"Ticketmaster should look in the mirror and say, 'I'm the problem, it's me,'" one senator quipped.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will investigate allegations that then-President Trump used the Justice Department to go after political opponents. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge breaks down the claims and what happens next.
Judiciary Committee chair Sen. Dick Durbin calls the allegations in a book by former U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman "astonishing."
Brett Kavanaugh faced questions on Roe v. Wade, guns and more from senators in the second day of his confirmation hearings on Wednesday. CBSN political contributor and political reporter for The Guardian Sabrina Siddiqui and Bloomberg chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joined Red and Blue to discuss what we learned from Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
CBS News has confirmed that Mark Judge has spoken to the FBI as part of its investigation into allegations made against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Keir Dougall, a former assistant U.S. Attorney in New York's eastern district, and Rebecca Roiphe, a professor of law at New York Law School and a former assistant district attorney in New York City, join CBSN's Red and Blue to discuss the latest developments in the investigation.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held its 10th hearing to discuss gun violence in America on Wednesday, focused on mass shootings and the widespread access to assault-style weapons. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with Robert Spitzer, distinguished service professor at SUNY Cortland, about what lawmakers need to do to address gun violence in the U.S.
Gary Whitfield Jr., the former commissioner of the Buffalo Fire Department whose 86-year-old mother was fatally shot last month at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, pressured senators to address the rising threat of domestic terrorism during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Watch his opening statement.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to hold a key vote determining Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's future in the Supreme Court. If they vote in favor of the judge, she will move one step closer to being the first African American woman to serve on the high court. Congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green to lay out how the vote is expected to proceed.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is one step closer to making history as the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. She's expected to be confirmed later this week now that three Senate Republicans are supporting her nomination. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss why the senators are breaking party lines.
The Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocked 11-11 on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court, but it will advance to a full Senate vote, where she is expected to be confirmed. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red and Blue" with more on what happens next.
Despite the Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocking on advancing her nomination, Jackson is likely to be confirmed with three Republican senators having pledged support.
CBS News' "Red & Blue" goes inside day 3 of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation hearings with a report from Debra Alfarone on Capitol Hill. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Politico congressional correspondent Nicholas Wu dive deeper into what we've seen so far from the Senate Judiciary Committee, and other issues Congress is facing.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held the first day of Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports from Capitol Hill, and then CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the highlights.
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn joins "Red and Blue" to discuss his thoughts on the Senate Judiciary Committee's Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Clyburn also weighs in on his own political future.
President Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court over its tariff decision, saying he was "absolutely ashamed" of the justices who ruled against him.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs.
American Express tells CBS News it regrets having had Jeffrey Epstein as a client, as files reveal he used the company to book travel for multiple women or girls.
"I guess I can say I am considering that," President Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of a limited strike on Iran.
A day after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at his new home, police were still searching his previous residence on the Windsor estate.
President Donald Trump did not offer a source for the new death toll, which is far higher than what has been previously reported.
A successful fueling test prompts NASA to press ahead toward a March 6 moonshot.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's husband has been banned from the Labor Department building after agency employees alleged he had touched them inappropriately, sources said.
A simple reason explains why U.S. economic growth seemed to hit a wall in the final three months of the year.
The Trump administration on Friday formally proposed a regulation that would dramatically restrict work permits for asylum-seekers.
President Donald Trump did not offer a source for the new death toll, which is far higher than what has been previously reported.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's husband has been banned from the Labor Department building after agency employees alleged he had touched them inappropriately, sources said.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in finding that a federal law known as IEEPA does not authorize the president to impose tariffs.
A simple reason explains why U.S. economic growth seemed to hit a wall in the final three months of the year.
A simple reason explains why U.S. economic growth seemed to hit a wall in the final three months of the year.
Large U.S. retailers say the Trump administration tariffs are forcing them to hike customer prices to offset higher costs.
The Justice Department's civil antitrust enforcement action against OhioHealth comes a week after DOJ's antitrust chief, Gail Slater, was fired from her post.
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
The Trump administration on Friday formally proposed a regulation that would dramatically restrict work permits for asylum-seekers.
President Donald Trump did not offer a source for the new death toll, which is far higher than what has been previously reported.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's husband has been banned from the Labor Department building after agency employees alleged he had touched them inappropriately, sources said.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in finding that a federal law known as IEEPA does not authorize the president to impose tariffs.
President Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court over its tariff decision, saying he was "absolutely ashamed" of the justices who ruled against him.
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
President Donald Trump did not offer a source for the new death toll, which is far higher than what has been previously reported.
Team Canada beat Finland in the men's hockey Olympic semifinals on Thursday. They will play for the gold on Sunday.
U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek reflects on the team's stunning overtime win against Canada to claim Olympic gold.
French champion Surya Bonaly backflipped on Olympic ice years before Ilia Malinin was even born, and it brought her penalization, not plaudits.
"I guess I can say I am considering that," President Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of a limited strike on Iran.
"Survivor" returns next week for its 50th season and features fan favorite contestants, including "The White Lotus" creator Mike White. He reflects on his time on the reality competition show, saying, "everybody in my business wants the Oscar. It's like you losers like I wanna win Survivor."
"America's Next Top Model" winner Eva Marcille tells "CBS Mornings" that she "was gobsmacked" after watching behind-the-scenes moments from the reality competition show.
Millennial icon Hilary Duff is out with new music for the first time in more than a decade. She spoke to Anthony Mason about her return to performing, the decision to open up about relationships in her music and life as a mother of four.
Actors Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss speak with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new series "CIA," a spinoff of the "FBI" franchise. The duo talk about their conflicting characters, training for their roles and whether they know how this season ends as they continue to film.
Hilary Duff opens up about taking the stage for the first time in 10 years, addresses fan rumors about her single "Mature," and shares deeply personal lyrics about her sister, Haylie, in a "CBS Mornings" interview.
One of the catalysts for the social media addiction debate was a 2024 book called "The Anxious Generation" by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. His new book tries to help parents and kids break free from screens. Haidt joins CBS News to discuss Mark Zuckerberg, the ongoing social media addiction trial and artificial intelligence.
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
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.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand at the social media addiction trial examining whether children and teens were given access to an addictive and harmful product. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified Wednesday in a civil case over social media addiction allegations that skyrocketing social media use shows how people value the sites and it's not a strategy to keep users addicted. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
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.
Investigators are combing through evidence and turning to commercial genealogy companies for DNA leads in the search for Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing on Feb. 1. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
19-year-old college student Sade Robinson went on a first date in 2024 and never returned home. 48 Hours correspondent Anne-Marie Green previews "Sade Robinson and The Secret Beach."
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains under investigation after being questioned by police for hours for suspected misconduct in public office. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on his 66th birthday as an investigation begins for suspected misconduct in public office following the release of more documents related to the probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. BBC News' Zoie O'Brien reports, and lawyer Mark Stephens has more on what's next in the investigation. Also, Virginia Giuffre's family reacts to the news of Andrew's arrest.
Sade Robinson, 19, disappeared after a first date. Milwaukee investigators say clues in her car pointed to her assailant.
A successful fueling test prompts NASA to press ahead toward a March 6 moonshot.
NASA's new boss blasted both Boeing and his own space agency for the botched Starliner flight that left two astronauts stuck in space for months.
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were expecting to spend eight to 10 days in space. They ended up remaining in orbit for 286 days.
Engineers were able to fully fuel NASA's Artemis II moon rocket without any signs of leaks like the ones that derailed an earlier dress rehearsal.
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
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.
President Trump slammed the Supreme Court justices who ruled against his sweeping tariffs and announced he will sign an order imposing a 10% global tariff under a different authority. Watch his full news conference.
President Trump said in a news conference on Friday that he's "absolutely ashamed" of the Supreme Court justices who ruled to strike down his sweeping tariffs. CBS News' Willie James Inman, Jan Crawford and Katrina Kaufman have more.
Investigators are combing through evidence and turning to commercial genealogy companies for DNA leads in the search for Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing on Feb. 1. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
President Trump says that White farmers in South Africa are victims of a genocide. The South African government disputes that claim. 60 Minutes traveled to South Africa to see for ourselves. Anderson Cooper reports, Sunday.
President Trump called the Supreme Court's decision to strike down his sweeping tariffs "deeply disappointing" and said he's "absolutely ashamed" of the justices who voted against them.