Pivotal moments from the select committee Jan. 6 transcripts
The House Jan. 6 select committee released the transcripts as it wound down its work at the end of the 117th Congress before Republicans take control of the House on Tuesday.
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Jan. 6 committee releases witness testimony
The Jan. 6 committee released a batch of 19 more witness testimony transcripts including from Donald Trump Jr. and former Trump aide Stephen Miller. Plus, one former aide's testimony is revealing potential efforts to discredit witnesses. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more and explains how one witness' testimony shows a shift in former first lady Melania Trump leading up to the attack on the Capitol.
Biden visits Michigan to sell domestic agenda
President Biden is trying to shift the focus away from the price tag for his domestic agenda and on to what the bills actually seek to do for the American people. Speaking at a trade union training facility in Howell, Mr. Biden said that to oppose the investments in infrastructure and social programs "is to be complicit in America's decline." Reuters White House correspondent Nandita Bose, The Washington Post's national correspondent Philip Bump and Politico's congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest on Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to France, the dilemma facing Republican presidential hopefuls and more.
Memo warned White House about coronavirus
The Trump administration had a shake up on Tuesday with the acting secretary of the Navy resigning in the wake of his remarks blasting Captain Brett Crozier. This comes as President Trump had early warnings of the deadly coronavirus in January. Weijia Jiang reports.
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Stephanie Grisham out as White House press secretary
Grisham leaves the job having not held a single press briefing in her 10-month tenure. She will be replaced by a Trump campaign spokeswoman.
White House: Trump impeachment is "concerning for future presidents"
"If this is the standard that we're going to have, presidents can be impeached by just having a policy dispute, and that's not good for the country," the White House press secretary said.
White House responds to Trump impeachment
The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump, the third time in American history the House has impeached a president. White House press secretary and communications director Stephanie Grisham joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the president's response to the vote and his strategy ahead of the Senate trial.
Trump dismisses health rumors and accuses the media of being "sick"
After the president made an unannounced hospital visit this weekend, rumors circulated, without evidence, that he might have suffered a heart attack
White House disputes Kelly comments about hiring a "yes man"
Trump said Kelly "never said anything like that. If he would have said that I would have thrown him out of the office"
Bolton ousted after disagreements with Trump
After President Trump announced that John Bolton was "no longer needed" as national security adviser, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said the president disagreed with a lot of Bolton's ideas. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump-Kim meeting leaves Dems skeptical, WH press secretary bruised
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First lady's spokeswoman will replace Sarah Sanders
First lady Melania Trump announced the change on her Twitter account
Stephanie Grisham new White House press secretary
Stephanie Grisham, who has served as first lady Melania Trump's spokeswoman for more than two years, will replace Sarah Sanders as White House press secretary and communications director. Grisham was considered the front-runner to fill the spot. Politico White House reporter Nancy Cook joins CBSN with more.
Melania Trump's spokeswoman remains top choice to replace Sanders
Grisham has the blessing and approval of Mrs. Trump to be the next White House press secretary if the president picks her to replace Sarah Sanders
White House eyes replacements for Sarah Sanders
The White House reached out to some candidates after Sanders's announcement and could interview them as soon as next week
Melania Trump spokesperson: Boycott rapper T.I. over racy video
Stephanie Grisham taking issue with video promoting T.I. album featuring Melania lookalike stripping in Oval Office, taking off controversial jacket
First lady Melania Trump not attending G7, North Korea summits
Mrs. Trump's decision, via her spokeswoman, is a departure from last year, when she made an international summit debut in Italy
Melania Trump undergoes kidney procedure
First lady Melania Trump is hospitalized after undergoing a medical procedure to treat a benign kidney condition. The White House said she was expected to remain at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for the rest of the week. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins CBSN with more.
Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses amid protests
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
At Trump trial, Stormy Daniels' ex-lawyer details interactions with Michael Cohen
An attorney who represented two women seeking payments in 2016 for their silence about alleged sexual encounters with Donald Trump is continuing his testimony.
Where pro-Palestinian university protests are happening around the world
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
Elderly Missouri man charged in 1966 stabbing death of Illinois woman
James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider at her home in Calumet City.
IRS says number of audits about to surge. Here's who it is targeting.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
Military concludes airstrike in Syria last May killed civilian, not terrorist
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
Biden calls ally Japan "xenophobic," along with China and Russia
President Biden blamed the countries' economic performance on xenophobia.
William and Kate share photo of Princess Charlotte on her 9th birthday
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
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15 Oregon police cars burned overnight at training facility
Authorities in Portland say an arsonist set fire to at least 15 police cars at a training facility early Thursday.
IRS says number of audits about to surge. Here's who it is targeting.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
Military concludes airstrike in Syria last May killed civilian, not terrorist
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
Nearly 8 tons of beef sold at Walmart recalled due to E. coli risk
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
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IRS says number of audits about to surge. Here's who it is targeting.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
Nearly 8 tons of beef sold at Walmart recalled due to E. coli risk
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
Taylor Swift back on TikTok as Universal reaches deal with platform
Licensing deal resolves months-long dispute that had record label Universal pulling its artists' music off the video platform.
"Belligerent" United passenger faces hefty fine. Here's how much.
A man's physical and verbal threats caused the United flight from London to Newark, New Jersey, to divert to Bangor, Maine.
Federal Reserve holds rates steady. Here's the financial impact.
The Fed is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged, noting a lack of progress in curbing inflation.
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Whistleblower at key Boeing supplier dies after sudden illness
Joshua Dean was a quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, which builds the bulk of the 737 Max for Boeing, and recently died from a fast-spreading infection.
In a first, an orangutan is seen using a medicinal plant to treat injury
Researchers say an orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant.
Military concludes airstrike in Syria last May killed civilian, not terrorist
U.S. Central Command initially said an airstrike in May 2023 had killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Syria, but an investigation has concluded it actually killed an innocent civilian.
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses amid protests
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
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Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO reports cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
Ground beef tested negative for bird flu, USDA says
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
Johnson & Johnson offers $6.5 billion to settle talc cancer lawsuits
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
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Where pro-Palestinian university protests are happening around the world
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
5 people die from drinking poison potion in Santeria "power" ritual
Police said the victims mixed the potion themselves and drank it "to acquire some certain kind of powers."
Why Israel is so determined to launch a ground offensive in Rafah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejects international pressure to call off an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Meet Scar: "Monster" catfish may have broken a U.K. record
It took nearly an hour and four people to get the 143-pound catfish out of the lake: "My wrist is still hurting from reeling."
Police in Mexico say bones found at charred pit are of "animal origin"
Mexico City's chief prosecutor disputed a volunteer group's claims that human remains and other evidence had been found at the site.
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Walker Hayes shares his battle with addiction in new album
Three years ago, Walter Hayes burst onto the music scene with "Fancy Like," a song that became a sensation and established his presence in the country music world.
Rosie O'Donnell joining cast of "And Just Like That..."
O'Donnell shared a photo of a script for season three, episode one of the Max show, revealing her character's name is Mary.
William and Kate share photo of Princess Charlotte on her 9th birthday
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Jeff Daniels on new challenging role
Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Daniels says he's playing one of his most challenging roles yet. He stars in the new Netflix limited series "A Man in Full," created by Hollywood heavyweights David E. Kelley and Regina King, who also serves as a director. Daniels portrays Charlie Croker, a tough-talking real estate mogul facing bankruptcy. He must defend his empire and his family against enemies attempting to exploit his fall from grace.
Last-minute mother’s day book ideas
Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Sarah Gelman, Amazon Books Editorial Director, shares her top book picks for all kinds of moms.
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Closing arguments in Google antitrust trial
Closing arguments begin Thursday in the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Google. The government and more than a dozen states say Google has turned its search engine into an illegal monopoly, while Google says people like to use the engine and could change their search habits at anytime. Matthew Perlman, senior competition reporter for Law 360, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
How AI is used to fight seasonal allergies
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
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.
Exploring ethics of advanced AI assistants
Artificial intelligence assistants may soon be able to do much more than play your favorite music or call your mom, but some Google researchers warn about possible ethical dilemmas. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.
Newspapers accuse artificial intelligence companies of stealing content
A newly-filed lawsuit targets two of the biggest generative AI platforms in the world, Open AI, the creators of ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot AI program.
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Summer heat waves already deadly in Asia, and it's still spring
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years after she died
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
G7 agrees to phase out coal power
The group of nations in the G7 have announced an agreement to phase out coal power plants by 2035. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Planet's deepest blue hole discovered but depth remains a mystery
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
How AI is used to fight seasonal allergies
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
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15 Oregon police cars burned overnight at training facility
Authorities in Portland say an arsonist set fire to at least 15 police cars at a training facility early Thursday.
Hearing for man accused of killing Bob Lee
A court hearing will be held in California on Thursday for Nima Momeni, the 38-year-old man accused of murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee. Momeni was arrested last year for allegedly stabbing Lee to death in San Francisco. He has pleaded not guilty. Jonah Owen Lamb, senior reporter for the San Francisco Standard, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Elderly Missouri man charged in 1966 stabbing death of Calumet City woman
James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider at her home in Calumet City.
Woman arrested after friend shot dead in uncompleted suicide pact
Family members said Heavenly Faith Garfield and the victim had been discussing the pact for several weeks, the affidavit says.
4 children being treated at Cook Children's after Fort Worth drive-by shooting
Authorities are searching for the suspect and a motive.
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Meet the NASA astronauts on Starliner flight
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
New NASA images show iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
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.
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
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?
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?
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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Closing arguments in Google antitrust trial
Closing arguments begin Thursday in the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Google. The government and more than a dozen states say Google has turned its search engine into an illegal monopoly, while Google says people like to use the engine and could change their search habits at anytime. Matthew Perlman, senior competition reporter for Law 360, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Hearing for man accused of killing Bob Lee
A court hearing will be held in California on Thursday for Nima Momeni, the 38-year-old man accused of murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee. Momeni was arrested last year for allegedly stabbing Lee to death in San Francisco. He has pleaded not guilty. Jonah Owen Lamb, senior reporter for the San Francisco Standard, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Analysis of Biden comments on campus protests
President Biden on Thursday addressed the campus protests over the war in Gaza, saying the National Guard should not be brought in to deal with the demonstrations, but that violent protests were not acceptable. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd commented on the public safety factors in the president's comments and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe provided details on what prompted Mr. Biden to speak about the campus protests now.
New hearing over Trump gag order
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial urged the judge to hold the former president in contempt of court for more gag order violations days after he was penalized for nine posts on social media and his campaign website. The judge did not immediately rule on the additional four alleged violations. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
President Biden addresses campus protests
President Biden on Thursday delivered remarks from the White House about the protests over the war in Gaza that have gripped college campuses across the country. "There's the right to protest," Biden said, "but not the right to cause chaos." Biden also said there was no place in America for antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism or hate speech. Nate Burleson anchored CBS News' special report.