Supreme Court to weigh approval for 1st publicly funded religious charter school
The Supreme Court will hear a case on whether the nation's first publicly funded religious charter school should be allowed to open in Oklahoma.
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Trump's potential Supreme Court impact
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.
Jan. 6 defendant jailed over alleged threats against Amy Coney Barrett, others
A Nevada man awaiting trial on Jan. 6-related charges has been jailed after allegedly making threats toward Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and others.
4 big takeaways from this historic SCOTUS term
The Supreme Court just had one of its most consequential terms in decades, resulting in a flurry of blockbuster decisions with the potential to transform America's system of government and Americans' everyday lives. Here are 4 major takeaways from what Victoria Nourse, a Georgetown law professor, referred to as a "tsunami term."
Key takeaways from Trump ballot ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday said states cannot bar Donald Trump from appearing on primary ballots, overturning a decision from Colorado's top court that determined the former president was disqualified from holding the presidency under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, known as the insurrection clause. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Major Garrett report.
Supreme Court justices cheered at conservative group's anniversary dinner
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.
Supreme Court justices' past abortion views, in their own words and votes
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.
Biden seeks replacement for Justice Breyer
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.
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire
Liberal-leaning Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, who was appointed by President Clinton, is retiring at the end of his term in June. Kim Wehle, a professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law, joins "Red & Blue" to speak about the justice and what his retirement means.
Supreme Court to hear major abortion case
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.
Supreme Court begins new term
The Supreme Court began its 2021-22 term on Monday, hearing oral arguments in person for the first time in 19 months. The 6-3 conservative majority will take on blockbuster cases on abortion rights, gun rights, and religious freedom. CBS News' Jan Crawford has the details from the first day of the new term. Then, James Romoser, the editor of SCOTUSblog, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on what to expect over the next several months.
Supreme Court stars new term
The U.S. Supreme Court is holding in-person oral arguments for the first time since March 2020. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss how justices are trying to repair the court's reputation and the key cases coming this term.
Amy Coney Barrett won't block Indiana University vaccine mandate
Barrett's action marked the first time the Supreme Court has weighed in on a vaccine mandate.
People of Praise teacher accused of sex assault
A Washington Post investigation features the first interview with a woman who says a teacher at a school run by the religious group she grew up in sexually assaulted her. Beth Reinhard, an investigative reporter for the Post, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what she found during the investigation and what People of Praise is doing about these accusations.
Supreme Court Commission holds first meeting
President Biden's Supreme Court Commission held its first meeting this week to study proposals to reform or even possibly expand the court. CBS News reporter Melissa Quinn covered the first meeting, and she spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what came out of it and why some activists are pushing to add more seats to the high court.
Barrett writes first majority Supreme Court opinion in FOIA dispute
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 against the Sierra Club in the public records fight.
Obamacare may survive Supreme Court challenge
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in the latest legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act. CBS News reporter Melissa Quinn joined CBSN with a breakdown of the oral arguments and why it appears the landmark law may survive without the individual mandate.
Trump pursues election lawsuits
President Trump is refusing to concede the election to Joe Biden and his campaign continues pursuing legal challenges in multiple states. But there has been no evidence to back up his claims of fraud. William and Mary Law School professor Rebecca Green joins CBSN to talk about Mr. Trump's path forward.
Supreme Court delays review of Mississippi abortion case
The Supreme court is postponing its review of a Mississippi case that could have implications for abortion access across the country. CBS News' Kate Smith joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Senator says Trump pushed Barrett confirmation "so she could help him win"
"They raced through a nominee, a highly partisan nominee, in just a few weeks before an election," Senator Chris Coons said on CBSN.
Barrett joins Supreme Court ahead of politically charged legal fights
There will be no slow transition for Justice Amy Coney Barrett as she takes her seat on the Supreme Court.
How would Barrett rule on Roe v. Wade?
Princeton University professor of politics Keith Wittington joins CBSN to discuss how newly-appointed Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett might view the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
How will Barrett shape the Supreme Court?
Amy Coney Barrett has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Supreme Court. Mark Chenoweth, executive director of the New Civil Liberties Alliance and former chief of staff to Mike Pompeo in Congress, joins CBSN to discuss how Barrett may shape the future of the nation's highest court.
Legal expert on ballot ruling & Justice Barrett
Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in as the Supreme Court's newest justice Monday night, shortly after the Republican-led Senate confirmed her nomination. It comes as the high court made a consequential ruling that could impact the upcoming election. Kim Wehle, a law professor at the University of Baltimore, joins CBSN to discuss.
Amy Coney Barrett sworn in
Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in as the nation's newest Supreme Court justice at a White House ceremony Monday night. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN with details.
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RFK Jr. grilled on vaccines, abortion in confirmation hearing to be HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced about 3.5 hours of questioning on topics including his past comments on vaccines and abortion during the first of his two confirmation hearings.
Former N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced Wednesday on 16 counts of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
Trump administration rescinds federal funding freeze memo after chaos
The White House memo issued late Monday led to chaos and confusion as to what programs would be impacted by the freeze.
What to know about where ICE can operate
There are limits on where immigration officials can operate, and constitutional protections remain in place.
Wildfire erupts in North Carolina town recovering from Helene
The fire broke out on Wednesday in Old Fort, North Carolina, which was one of the North Carolina towns hardest hit by Hurricane Helene when the storm made landfall in September.
Tulsi Gabbard faces skepticism ahead of confirmation hearing
Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, faces a narrow path to confirmation amid concerns on a number of issues.
Trump signs Laken Riley Act, first bill of his new term
The Laken Riley Act aims to expand the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.
Justice Dept. discusses dropping Mayor Adams' corruption charges, source says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five counts of corruption in September.
Meta to pay Trump $25 million to settle 2021 lawsuit
Meta Platforms will pay $25 million to resolve a lawsuit President Trump brought in 2021 over the suspension of his social media accounts after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
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Trump signs order aimed at critical race theory in schools
President Trump is ordering U.S. schools to stop teaching what he views as "critical race theory" and other material dealing with race and sexuality or risk losing their federal money.
Meta to pay Trump $25 million to settle 2021 lawsuit
Meta Platforms will pay $25 million to resolve a lawsuit President Trump brought in 2021 over the suspension of his social media accounts after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
What to know about Trump's claims about U.S. plan to send Gaza condoms
Neither the White House nor any federal agency has provided evidence for a plan to spend $50 million on condoms for Gaza.
Trump says U.S. will send "worst criminal illegal aliens" to Guantanamo Bay
President Trump said he wants to prep Guantanamo Bay for "the worst criminal illegal aliens."
Justice Dept. discusses dropping Mayor Adams' corruption charges, source says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five counts of corruption in September.
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Tesla earnings miss Wall Street expectations despite record sales
Tesla has been losing market share in several countries as growing competitors offer customers alternatives.
Fed holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.
As Trump seeks to reshape the federal workforce, unions blast Schedule F
Trump executive order that reclassifies career civil servants risks politicizing thousands of government jobs, critics say.
Is the idea of the U.S. winning a tech war with China pure "madness"?
Trump calls tariffs America's "big power over China," but analysts say Beijing may be better prepared than ever to engage in a trade war with the U.S.
The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump, experts say
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.
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Trump signs order aimed at critical race theory in schools
President Trump is ordering U.S. schools to stop teaching what he views as "critical race theory" and other material dealing with race and sexuality or risk losing their federal money.
Meta to pay Trump $25 million to settle 2021 lawsuit
Meta Platforms will pay $25 million to resolve a lawsuit President Trump brought in 2021 over the suspension of his social media accounts after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
What to know about Trump's claims about U.S. plan to send Gaza condoms
Neither the White House nor any federal agency has provided evidence for a plan to spend $50 million on condoms for Gaza.
Trump says U.S. will send "worst criminal illegal aliens" to Guantanamo Bay
President Trump said he wants to prep Guantanamo Bay for "the worst criminal illegal aliens."
Justice Dept. discusses dropping Mayor Adams' corruption charges, source says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five counts of corruption in September.
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Egg prices are likely to shoot up even more in 2025. Here's why.
The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?
Questions linger about RFK Jr. and a measles outbreak half a world away
Local officials in Samoa don't blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's HHS pick, for measles deaths, but critics call his actions "harmful."
Can you stop hiccups? A Wisconsin doctor may have found the cure.
They happen to the best of us, and there's no controlling them. Hiccups are a part of life, but is there an actual cure for them?
White House blames "outage" for locking Medicaid out of funding site
The online system for federal health funding warned of delays due to executive orders after the Trump administration announced a freeze.
Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a "predator" in letter to senators
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin urged senators to reject his nomination as health and human services secretary.
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What to know about Trump's claims about U.S. plan to send Gaza condoms
Neither the White House nor any federal agency has provided evidence for a plan to spend $50 million on condoms for Gaza.
Irish tourist falls to his death while taking photos on Bulgaria mountain
In recent years, there have been multiple reports of tourists dying while taking photos of the scenery.
Where is the lunar new year celebrated and who celebrates it?
Communities across the world begin celebrating Lunar New Year on Jan. 29 — and 2025 marks the Year of the Snake.
Hamas set to free 8 more hostages, including 80-year-old man, officials say
The expected release will keep up the momentum of the fragile ceasefire between Israel and the militant Hamas group that paused the 15-monthlong war in Gaza.
Is the idea of the U.S. winning a tech war with China pure "madness"?
Trump calls tariffs America's "big power over China," but analysts say Beijing may be better prepared than ever to engage in a trade war with the U.S.
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Tennessee teacher honored with 2025 Music Educator Award
Adrian Maclin, a music teacher in Memphis, Tennessee, is the winner of the 2025 Music Educator Award, which is presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum.
Laverne Cox on "Clean Slate"
Trailblazing actress Laverne Cox fulfills a major career milestone as the creator and executive producer of her new series, "Clean Slate." The show, the final project from late producer Norman Lear, stars Cox as Desiree, a New York art gallerist who returns to her Alabama hometown after 20 years to reveal to her estranged father that his son is now a proud transgender woman.
Grammy nominee Teddy Swims on love, growth and embracing change
Nominated for Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards, Teddy Swims told "CBS Mornings" that his new album, "I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)," marks a new chapter for the singer.
Roxanne Shanté on making Grammys history
Hip-hop trailblazer Roxanne Shanté will make history this week when she becomes the first solo female rapper to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Grammys. "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King met Shanté in her hometown of Queens, New York, where it all started.
Teddy Swims on Grammy nomination, new album
Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims reacts to his Grammy nomination for best new artist, chats about his new album "I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part II)" and explains what it's like hearing his hit song "Lose Control" in the wild in an interview with "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King for the show's "Road to the Grammys" series.
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U.S. and China escalate economic tensions
Tensions rise as Chinese startup DeepSeek announces a breakthrough in AI technology, while President Trump considers new tariffs on Chinese imports. Anna Coren reports from Hong Kong.
U.S. military prohibited from using DeepSeek
U.S. Military service members have been warned not to use the Chinese artificial intelligence program DeepSeek over its potential security risks and ethical concerns. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has the details.
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.
What DeepSeek means for U.S. AI ambitions
The artificial intelligence arms race has a new competitor out of China. A new AI app made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek appears to be better and significantly cheaper than its American counterparts. Christine Mui, tech reporter for Politico, joins "America Decides" to unpack why the app rollout has created a frenzy in the U.S.
DeepSeek raises national security concerns, U.S. officials say
Lawmakers and experts say China's DeepSeek AI app could expose U.S. users to risks and promote censorship.
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Elusive, palm-sized shrew caught on camera for the first time
To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.
World's biggest iceberg could collide with Antarctic penguin island
The biggest iceberg on Earth is heading toward a remote island, creating a potential threat to penguins and seals inhabiting the area.
66-million-year-old vomit found by amateur fossil hunter
A paleontologist hailed the discovery as "truly an unusual find," adding it helped explain the relationships in the prehistoric food chain.
Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
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Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after being convicted of 16 counts of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and obstruction of justice. CBS News New York has the latest information.
West Virginia pharmacist convicted of killing husband with insulin
Natalie Cochran poisoned her husband with insulin so that he wouldn't find out about a $2 million Ponzi scheme that she admitted to operating, prosecutors say.
14 religious sect members convicted over diabetic girl's death
Elizabeth Rose Struhs, 8, died at her family's home after six days without her prescribed insulin shots for type-1 diabetes.
Attempted murder suspect escapes through jail's ventilation system
An inmate escaped custody over the weekend in North Carolina, apparently fleeing a county jail through the building's ventilation system, authorities said.
Former N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced Wednesday on 16 counts of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
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Trump asks SpaceX to "go get" Starliner astronauts
Posts by President Trump and Elon Musk roiled the space community, raising the prospect of an earlier-than-planned return for the Starliner crew.
SpaceX launches 21 new Starlink satellites
SpaceX has successfully launched its newest round of Starlink satellites into Earth's lower orbit from a Falcon 9 rocket. Twenty-one total satellites were onboard, and 13 of them have direct-to-cellphone capabilities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
How to see a planetary parade this weekend
Four planets will be in the parade in January, while seven will align in February. Here's how to see the events.
Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
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What RFK Jr. told senators about his views
President Trump's nominee to run the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appeared for a confirmation hearing before senators Wednesday on Capitol Hill. As Republicans heaped praise, Democrats worked to pick apart Kennedy's views on everything from vaccines to abortion. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
Are Trump's federal buyout offers legal?
President Trump is offering around two million federal workers to resign and be paid through September. Some Democratic lawmakers are pushing back against the buyouts, claiming they aren't legal. CBS News Digital politics reporter Kathryn Watson joins "America Decides" to break down the move.
Jaime Harrison on Democratic Party's future
The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on Saturday as the party tries to navigate President Trump's second term. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with outgoing DNC head Jaime Harrison about how his successor could help steer the ship.
Breaking down RFK Jr. confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before senators on Capitol Hill, President Trump signed the first bill of his second presidency and the White House recalibrated its order to pause all funding on federal grants and loans. Political strategists Maura Gillespie and Hyma Moore join "America Decides" to unpack the day's top political stories.
Menendez after sentencing: "Trump is right"
A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced former Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey to 11 years in prison in his bribery case. A jury convicted Menendez in 2024 on 16 felony counts. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the details.