Senate ethics panel admonishes Lindsey Graham over campaign solicitations
The ethics panel found that the South Carolina Republican improperly solicited contributions from inside a federal building.
2022 Midterm Elections
Democrat Katie Hobbs sworn in as Arizona governor
Republican challenger Kari Lake has not yet conceded even after a judge last week dismissed a lawsuit contesting the results.
Kari Lake's lawsuit over Arizona governor's race thrown out by judge
Kari Lake asked a judge to either declare her the winner or order a revote in a key county.
Priest recalls Santos said his family couldn't afford mother's funeral
Santos, whose resume has come under scrutiny since he won his congressional election in November, says he'll address questions next week.
Inconsistencies in George Santos' resume raise questions after his election
As the New York Times first reported, the soon-to-be GOP congressman's claims of employment at Goldman Sachs and Citigroup could not be verified, and the college he said he attended also says it has no record of him.
Kari Lake to claim in court governor's race was stolen from her
Lake has claimed for weeks that her loss in the Arizona governor's race was illegitimate. She'll be able to inspect ballots, call witnesses and introduce evidence in the two-day trial.
Where Bankman-Fried's $40 million in 2022 political donations went
Bankman-Fried is facing eight charges for financial crimes, including campaign finance violations.
Gen Z Congressman-elect denied an apartment over "really bad" credit
Maxwell Frost went into debt running for his historic congressional win. It's now making it difficult for him to get a home near the House.
GOP knows it has a problem with relying on Election Day voting
But former President Donald Trump has disparaged early voting and voting by mail.
CBS News projects Warnock wins Georgia Senate runoff
Democrats will now have 51 seats in the U.S. Senate.
Arizona certifies midterm election results
Republican Kari Lake still refuses to concede to Democrat Katie Hobbs, the next Arizona governor.
Warnock, Walker make final pitches to Georgia voters in Senate runoff
More than 1.8 million voters have already cast their ballots in the high-stakes runoff.
Michigan's top election official still facing threats from 2020 election
In her reelection last month, Benson comfortably defeated her Trump-backed opponent by14 percentage points.
Last Arizona County certifies election results
The move paves the way for officials to begin statewide canvass.
Obama heads to Georgia as Warnock tries to maximize early-vote advantage
Georgia voters have cast more than 1 million ballots ahead of the Dec. 6 U.S. Senate runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
GOP-controlled Arizona county refuses to certify 2022 midterm election results
If the results aren't included in the state's tally, it would flip the victor in at least two close races from a Republican to a Democrat.
Georgia sets one-day early voting record in Senate runoff
The runoff election between Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Warnock will be Dec. 6.
MyPillow guy Mike Lindell wants to run the Republican Party
Lindell says if he gets the job, he'd make it his full-time job, leaving behind the pillow business that made him famous.
These Republicans have voted against McCarthy for House speaker
Here are the Republicans who blocked McCarthy's path to House speaker during the first several ballots. Several switched their votes later or voted present later, enabling him to win.
Sarah Palin's future uncertain after losing House race
Palin lost two elections for the House seat Republican Don Young held for 49 years before his death in March.
Kari Lake files lawsuit in Maricopa County, claims election laws broken
Lake, a close ally of former President Donald Trump who has refused to acknowledge President Joe Biden won the 2020 election, has not yet conceded the governor's race.
Arizona's Ducey meets with Hobbs, despite no concession from Lake
Hobbs, currently secretary of state, has formed a transition team that is vetting potential staff and preparing her to take office.
Murkowski and Peltola win reelection in Alaska
Murkowski was the only Republican who was up for reelection who had voted to convict former President Donald Trump in his second Senate impeachment trial.
How Trump's picks for secretary of state in 2022 fared
The former president backed several officials who would oversee elections in battleground states.
Democrats defend every state legislative chamber in their control this year
For the first time since 1934, the party in the White House did not lose control of a state legislative chamber in the midterm elections.
Politics
CDC faces backlash for cutting sickle cell, adult disability programs
Nearly half of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities was laid off.
Looming tariffs could spell trouble for port workers, supply chain
Should President Trump's plan for reciprocal tariffs go into full effect, it could mean lower cargo volume, leading to less work and supply chain issues.
H.R. McMaster receives accidental call from President Trump
Sources say former White House national security adviser H.R. McMaster was surprised to hear President Trump's voice on the phone.
DOJ seeks to drop charges against man it said was an MS-13 gang leader
Attorney General Pam Bondi referred to Henrry Villatoro Santos as "one of the top members and head of the East Coast" of the MS-13 gang last month.
Oklahoma AG on why he fought to overturn Richard Glossip's death sentence
Since taking office, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has approved of every death row case in the state — except one.
NASA nominee testifies on plans for moon mission, Mars
Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, tells lawmakers the space agency can return astronauts to the moon while pursuing flights to Mars.
Army secretary Dan Driscoll replaces Kash Patel as acting ATF chief
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll will lead the ATF and plans to remain secretary of the Army.
Earle-Sears, Spanberger will face off in key Virginia governor's race
The candidates are set for this year's Virginia gubernatorial race, a closely watched bellwether just one year after President Trump's 2024 win.
Roberts halts court orders blocking Trump firing of labor boards' members
President Trump removed Cathy Harris from the Merit Systems Protection Board and Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board.
Meta whistleblower: Facebook worked with Chinese government to censor posts
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
Trump pauses most new tariffs for 90 days, increases China tariffs to 125%
The U.S. stock market surged immediately after President Trump announced the pause on most of his new "reciprocal tariffs."
Judges block DOJ from removing plaintiffs in Alien Enemies Act deportation case
Federal judges in New York and Texas temporarily blocked the deportations of certain Venezuelan migrants facing removal under Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act.
House GOP holdouts resist Trump pressure on budget plan, delaying vote
Republicans' budget resolution was expected to get a final vote Wednesday night. But a number of Republicans have withheld their support.
AG denounces judge who blocked Trump order targeting Jenner & Block
President Trump has issued executive orders that seek to punish major law firms involved in legal challenges to his second-term agenda.
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RFK Jr. says he's "not familiar" with all health program cuts
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed health program cuts and the measles vaccine in his first network TV interview since joining the Trump administration.
Trump's sweeping new tariffs in effect, including 104% on China
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
Trump's would-be assassin sought weapon to shoot down his plane, DOJ says
The Justice Department says Ryan Routh tried to acquire anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down Donald Trump's plane.
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RFK Jr. encourages people to get measles vaccine amid deadly outbreak
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Trump overstates the number of U.S. factories lost since NAFTA
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
Underfunding threatens suicide prevention lifeline's mission
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
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Looming tariffs could spell trouble for port workers, supply chain
Should President Trump's plan for reciprocal tariffs go into full effect, it could mean lower cargo volume, leading to less work and supply chain issues.
Milwaukee developers see timber high-rise as model for the future
Building costs are comparable to more traditional structures, but developers say building with wood has advantages over steel and concrete.
These are Uber's "most unique" lost and found items of the last year
Uber has released its annual lost and found index, listing some of the most commonly left behind items and the "most unique" ones.
H.R. McMaster receives accidental call from President Trump
Sources say former White House national security adviser H.R. McMaster was surprised to hear President Trump's voice on the phone.
You had questions about tariffs. Here's what to know.
President Trump's aggressive use of tariffs has fueled concerns about the economy and roiled the stock market. Watch this CBS News 24/7 special for answers to your questions about tariffs.
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World markets jump after Trump delays most tariff hikes, but not U.S. futures
Investors on overseas financial markets welcomed President Trump's decision to put most of his his sharp tariff hikes on hold for 90 days.
Looming tariffs could spell trouble for port workers, supply chain
Should President Trump's plan for reciprocal tariffs go into full effect, it could mean lower cargo volume, leading to less work and supply chain issues.
You had questions about tariffs. Here's what to know.
President Trump's aggressive use of tariffs has fueled concerns about the economy and roiled the stock market. Watch this CBS News 24/7 special for answers to your questions about tariffs.
Consumers may be stocking up on pantry items due to tariff concerns
Consumers appear to be buying more as the threat of reciprocal tariffs raising everyday product prices looms, but experts warn against it.
Cabot butter recalled over possible fecal contamination
Cabot butter is being recalled across seven states over concerns that it could contain coliform, a bacteria found in fecal matter.
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CDC faces backlash for cutting sickle cell, adult disability programs
Nearly half of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities was laid off.
Looming tariffs could spell trouble for port workers, supply chain
Should President Trump's plan for reciprocal tariffs go into full effect, it could mean lower cargo volume, leading to less work and supply chain issues.
H.R. McMaster receives accidental call from President Trump
Sources say former White House national security adviser H.R. McMaster was surprised to hear President Trump's voice on the phone.
DOJ seeks to drop charges against man it said was an MS-13 gang leader
Attorney General Pam Bondi referred to Henrry Villatoro Santos as "one of the top members and head of the East Coast" of the MS-13 gang last month.
Oklahoma AG on why he fought to overturn Richard Glossip's death sentence
Since taking office, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has approved of every death row case in the state — except one.
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CDC faces backlash for cutting sickle cell, adult disability programs
Nearly half of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities was laid off.
Cabot butter recalled over possible fecal contamination
Cabot butter is being recalled across seven states over concerns that it could contain coliform, a bacteria found in fecal matter.
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Key takeaways from RFK Jr. interview on vaccines, food additives and more
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke with CBS News in an exclusive interview. Here are some highlights.
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RFK Jr. says he's "not familiar" with all health program cuts
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed health program cuts and the measles vaccine in his first network TV interview since joining the Trump administration.
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RFK Jr. encourages people to get measles vaccine amid deadly outbreak
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
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Russia frees U.S. dual national Ksenia Karelina in apparent prisoner swap
"American Ksenia Karelina is on a plane back home to the United States," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, confirming another apparent prisoner exchange with Russia.
Hopes fade of finding survivors of roof collapse at Santo Domingo nightclub
Rescue crews in the Dominican Republic dug through the remains of a legendary nightclub whose roof collapsed, but hopes of finding survivors were slim.
U.K. investigating online suicide forum linked to 50 deaths
Britain's broadcasting regulator announced it is investigating an online suicide forum linked to 50 deaths in the U.K.
Prince Harry spends 2nd day in court pushing for U.K. police protection
A lawyer for the U.K. government says Prince Harry's reduced security arrangements are in line with his "revised circumstances."
Colombian mayor seeks info after biologist's dismembered body found
A mayor in Colombia has offered a reward worth more than $11,000 for information after an Italian biologist's dismembered body was discovered in a suitcase.
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LeBron James becomes first athlete to have a Ken doll
Sticking true to James' style and likeness, his Ken doll is an inch taller and comes in larger packaging than the standard doll.
E.A. Hanks on father Tom Hanks' reaction to her new memoir about her childhood
E.A. Hanks says her father, actor Tom Hanks, was among the first to read "The Ten," which traces her six-month road trip in search of answers about her late mother.
Ashley Graham on Broadway debut
Supermodel Ashley Graham joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her upcoming role as Roxie Hart in the long-running musical "Chicago," with performances beginning April 15.
E.A. Hanks on life on the open road
Journalist and author E.A. Hanks joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "The 10," a personal journey across Interstate 10 tracing her late mother's life and confronting childhood trauma.
Joe Keery on letting go of "Stranger Things"
Known for playing Steve on "Stranger Things," actor Joe Keery is embracing a new kind of fame with his music. He talks to Anthony Mason about his breakout single, vulnerability on his new album "The Crux" and how Chicago shaped his sound.
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Meta whistleblower: Facebook worked with Chinese government to censor posts
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
How AI is trained not to spread abuse
New documents obtained by Business Insider show how companies are testing artificial intelligence models to prevent the spread of extreme information about abusive topics. Effie Webb, a tech news fellow at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
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.
Here's how much an iPhone could cost with Trump's tariffs on China
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a new analysis shows.
Instagram users under 16 will need parental OK to livestream, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
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Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
Dire wolf pups born 12,500 years after extinction, company says
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
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Oklahoma AG on why he fought to overturn Richard Glossip's death sentence
Since taking office, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has approved of every death row case in the state — except one.
U.K. investigating online suicide forum linked to 50 deaths
Britain's broadcasting regulator announced it is investigating an online suicide forum linked to 50 deaths in the U.K.
Bryan Kohberger hearing sets rules for evidence in Idaho murders trial
Bryan Kohberger is charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students in 2022. His trial is expected to start in late July.
Police seek tips after 1997 Jane Doe homicide victim is identified
A person found skeletal remains in 1997. Over 25 years later, police have identified them and are investigating the case as a homicide.
Colombian mayor seeks info after biologist's dismembered body found
A mayor in Colombia has offered a reward worth more than $11,000 for information after an Italian biologist's dismembered body was discovered in a suitcase.
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NASA nominee testifies on plans for moon mission, Mars
Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, tells lawmakers the space agency can return astronauts to the moon while pursuing flights to Mars.
Tom Hanks, Megan Rapinoe and others wish Gayle King luck before space flight
With just days before her journey to space on a women-led Blue Origin flight, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff from celebrities, astronauts and friends.
Former Navy SEAL makes first space trip
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is making his first trip to space. It's the latest accomplishment for the former Navy SEAL and Harvard-trained doctor. Mark Strassmann sat down with Kim before his launch and traces his remarkable journey to the stars.
Stars cheer Gayle King's journey to space
With just days to go before liftoff, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff on "CBS Mornings" from friends and famous faces including Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Bill Nye and Megan Rapinoe.
Revisit the 2024 total solar eclipse with photos and videos
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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Trump's week of comments on tariffs
Take a look back at the comments from President Trump and his administration in the week between his announcement of "Liberation Day" tariffs and his decision Wednesday to pause them for most countries.
Americans ask about Trump's tariffs
CBS News journalists asked Americans around the U.S. about their biggest tariff-related questions. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger and Kelly O'Grady have answers.
Reporter's Notebook: Serving a higher purpose
Live a life of meaning -- that's the advice graduates will hear in the coming weeks. But what does that mean? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
New additions to the National Recording Registry
The music from the "Hamilton" is just one of the newest selections to be added to the national recording registry today. The 25 selections are part of the mission to preserve culturally significant artifacts of sound. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden joins to discuss.
Why tariffs could spell trouble for port workers
President Trump's temporary pause on his reciprocal tariffs may have boosted Wall Street, but with other import taxes still in play, uncertainty remains -- particularly for workers who would be directly impacted by a slowdown in imported goods. Tom Hanson reports.