How strict state abortion laws could head to the Supreme Court
Several states have passed so-called "heartbeat bills" which would essentially ban abortion as soon as a fetal heartbeat is detected
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Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to Supreme Court
Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court and sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts and retired Justice Anthony Kennedy on Saturday evening. President Trump will hold another ceremony for Kavanaugh at the White House on Monday. Nikole Killion is there.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg aims to serve "at least five more years"
Ginsburg, 85, also disputes the idea of setting term limits for justices, citing the Constitution
Battle begins over Kavanaugh's nomination
The next step for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is a Senate confirmation battle. NPR lead politics editor Domenico Montanaro, Bloomberg News White House reporter Toluse Olorunnipa, and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Red and Blue to discuss how Democrats are reacting to President Trump's Supreme Court nominee and how vulnerable senators are weighing how to vote.
Trump names 2nd Supreme Court justice
With nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, Trump is poised to change the balance of the high court for decades to come
Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh
President Trump on Monday nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court at the White House. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins CBSN to discuss what distinguished Kavanaugh from some of the other front-runners as well as some of the obstacles he will face in getting confirmed.
Brett Kavanaugh is Trump's Supreme Court nominee
The D.C. Court of Appeals judge will fill the vacancy left by retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, if confirmed
Supreme Court nomination tonight
President Trump is believed to have narrowed it down to four finalists to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy in the Supreme Court. Justice Kennedy's former law clerk and current Solicitor General of Wisconsin, Misha Tseytlin, joined CBSN to discuss Kennedy's legacy and the issues his successor is likely to face.
SCOTUS confirmation will be "a big battle"
President Trump is just hours away from announcing his highly-anticipated Supreme Court nomination to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy. Leonard Leo, executive vice president of The Federalist Society, joined CBSN to discuss how he helped craft the president's list of potential nominees and what challenges the finalists may face in getting confirmed.
Kavanaugh chosen as Supreme Court nominee
President Trump Monday night announced he nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor discusses the decision with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan and CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford.
Trump narrows list of Supreme Court picks
President Trump has reportedly narrowed his list of potential Supreme Court nominees to three, and he's said he will announce his choice to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on Monday. The Hill White House columnist Niall Stanage joins CBSN with a closer look at the candidates.
What will Justice Anthony Kennedy do in retirement?
The three most recent retirees from the court — John Paul Stevens, David Souter and Sandra Day O'Connor — each charted different paths
Trump narrows list for SCOTUS
President Trump has interviewed at least seven people to fill Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy's seat when he retires. Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan joins "Red and Blue" to discuss what this means for Republicans ahead of the midterms.
Trump administration rescinds Obama-era guidance on race in college admissions
The Justice and Education Departments are withdrawing Obama-era documents advocating use of affirmative action policies
Leonard Leo: Unassuming figure, big voice on high court
EVP of the conservative Federalist Society Leonard Leo helped President Trump curate his list of Supreme Court potentials
Trump interviews with possible Supreme Court nominees begin
Monday, President Trump met with four potential justices and said he plans to interview "two or three more"
Trump interviews possible SCOTUS nominees
President Trump is interviewing federal judges to see which one may be promoted to the Supreme Court. The president has narrowed his list of potential replacements for Justice Anthony Kennedy from 25 to seven. There are two women on that shortlist and one person of color. Chip Reid reports.
Trump reacts to Mexico's presidential election
President Trump said Mondayhe thinks his relationship with Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will "be a good one." Mister Trump made those comments during an Oval Office meeting with the prime minister of the Netherlands. The President also discussed the process of selecting a Supreme Court nominee. Bloomberg chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
Trump's Supreme Court pick
President Trump says he interviewed for candidates to be his nominee to replace Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court. CBS News' Weijia Jiang speaks to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the qualities the president is looking for in a Supreme Court nominee, as well as whether he or she will be able to get key votes to pass Senate confirmation.
Who are Trump's top Supreme Court picks?
President Trump has already begun interviewing possible replacements for Justice Anthony Kennedy
Trump meeting potential SCOTUS picks
President Trump said Monday that he has met with four potential Supreme Court candidates to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy. The president says he will make an announcement soon about his selection to replace Kennedy, who is retiring effective July 31.
2 judges seen as leading contenders for Supreme Court
D.C. Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Chicago Circuit Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett and others may meet with the president this week
Top Dem: Trump's Supreme Court pick should recuse themselves from Russia decisions
"The president should not be permitted to appoint a justice who will decide whether or not he complies with a subpoena to testify before a grand jury"
Who will Trump choose to replace Kennedy?
Jamelle Bouie, Seung Min Kim, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jan Crawford discuss what Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement could mean for the Supreme Court, and the latest on the border crisis.
Supreme Court search under scrutiny
President Trump says he will announce his choice to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy as early as July 9. But if he picks someone before the Mueller investigation ends, could it lead to a constitutional crisis? CBSN spoke with former Obama speechwriter David Litt and CBSN political contributor Michael Graham about why that may or may not be the case.
House unveils stopgap measure to keep government funded, avert shutdown
The continuing resolution bill will go to the House Rules Committee on Monday and a floor vote is expected Tuesday.
All HHS workers given $25,000 voluntary buyout offer, source says
All employees in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were notified Friday of the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for a $25,000 payment.
DHS administering lie detector tests to employees in effort to find leakers
Last month, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said DHS would start polygraphing employees in order to crack down on who may be leaking information to the media about its immigration raids.
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USCIS employees asked to volunteer to help ICE operations
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employees were asked to sign up for 60-day assignments — or what the government calls "details" — to assist ICE.
Pope showing "gradual, slight improvement" amid double pneumonia treatment
The 88-year-old pope has remained stable, with no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors said.
Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a State of Emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.
Russian strikes Ukraine as U.S. pauses sharing intelligence with Kyiv
Without U.S. satellite imagery, Ukraine's ability to strike inside Russia and defend itself from bombardment is significantly diminished.
Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk
A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.
Israel to send delegation to Qatar to advance ceasefire talks
Foreign ministers from Muslim nations on Saturday also rejected calls by President Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population.
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Secret Service shoot man carrying gun near White House
A man brandished a firearm near the White House, leading to an "armed confrontation," the Secret Service said in a statement.
Ex-Army recruiter blamed wife for his demotion. Did he kill her for revenge?
Cati Blauvelt was discovered in an abandoned South Carolina farmhouse in 2016 — a broken knife blade inside her body. Almost immediately, her friends had one suspect in mind: John Blauvelt, her estranged husband, a once-respected Army recruiter.
Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk
A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.
How slain Las Vegas journalist may have helped capture his own killer
Crucial DNA evidence found under the fingernails of reporter Jeff German led investigators to Robert Telles, the man charged with killing him.
All HHS workers given $25,000 voluntary buyout offer, source says
All employees in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were notified Friday of the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for a $25,000 payment.
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Social Security to restart clawing back 100% of benefit overpayments
The Social Security Administration said it will restart a policy that had caused financial distress for some beneficiaries.
Fed Chair Powell says interest rates on hold amid economic uncertainty
Powell says the Fed is in no hurry to change course, citing "uncertainty" over the impact of the Trump administration economic policies
Should you buy a car now before auto tariffs go into effect?
Experts say you could save thousands of dollars by buying a car now, versus later in 2025 if tariffs are enacted.
DHS ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA employees
Union representing TSA workers calls the Department of Homeland Security's decision an "unprovoked attack."
Some economists think U.S. inflation is likely to rise in 2025
More restrictive trade and immigration policies under the Trump administration could mean higher prices for Americans, Morgan Stanley analysts say.
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Secret Service shoot man carrying gun near White House
A man brandished a firearm near the White House, leading to an "armed confrontation," the Secret Service said in a statement.
All HHS workers given $25,000 voluntary buyout offer, source says
All employees in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were notified Friday of the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for a $25,000 payment.
DHS administering lie detector tests to employees in effort to find leakers
Last month, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said DHS would start polygraphing employees in order to crack down on who may be leaking information to the media about its immigration raids.
Federal funding cuts lead FEMA to cancel National Fire Academy courses
The cancellation of courses at National Fire Academy comes as the federally funded institution was set to welcome a new set of fire safety officers for training next week.
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USCIS employees asked to volunteer to help ICE operations
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employees were asked to sign up for 60-day assignments — or what the government calls "details" — to assist ICE.
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Young woman's common infection leads to emergency spinal surgery
Maranda Nyborg's mild symptoms escalated into pain, numbness and a fever that wouldn't go away.
Is daylight saving time bad for your health? A neurologist explains.
Researchers are discovering that "springing ahead" each March for daylight saving time is connected with serious negative health effects.
Researchers seek to demystify the biology of aging
The foundation of the study stems from an Amish community in Indiana, where researchers found a genetic variation in about 10% of the population allows them to live, on average, a decade longer.
What to know about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus days before her husband, actor Gene Hackman, died of heart disease, New Mexico officials said.
Letting teens drink at home may lead to heavier alcohol use later, study finds
Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour, author of "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers," shares advice for parents.
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International Women's Day protests demand equal rights, end to discrimination
International Women's Day is commemorated in different ways and to varying degrees in places around the world.
Pope showing "gradual, slight improvement" amid double pneumonia treatment
The 88-year-old pope has remained stable, with no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors said.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejects talks with the U.S.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said talks between the two countries would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile range and its influence in the region.
Trump golf resort vandalized by pro-Palestinian activists
The United Kingdom-based activist group Palestine Action said it "rejects Donald Trump's treatment of Gaza as though it were his property to dispose of as he likes."
3 men randomly shoot at customers in Toronto pub, wounding 12
Police said three armed individuals entered the pub and "opened fire indiscriminately on the people sitting inside."
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Book excerpt: "Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook"
Stewart's biggest gardening book in more than 30 years offers her expertise to green thumbs of all levels.
Book excerpt: "The Antidote" by Karen Russell
The bestselling author of "Swamplandia!" and "Vampires in the Lemon Grove" returns with a Nebraska Dust Bowl-era tale of a prairie witch, who stores the memories that townsfolk don't want to carry.
Book excerpt: "Dream State" by Eric Puchner
An Oprah's Book Club pick, this latest novel from the author of "Model Home" is a sweeping saga about how choices – big and small – shape lives and families for decades.
Book excerpt: "Dream Count" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
In her long-awaited return to fiction, the author of "Americanah" presents her intricately-woven novel that explores love, ambition, family expectations, and the forces that shape women's choices.
Sam Barber performs "Straight and Narrow"
Singer-songwriter Sam Barber is one of country music's fastest rising stars. He taught himself how to play the guitar at 16, and two years later he released "Straight and Narrow," a song he had recorded in his bedroom. The single reached double-platinum status, and soon Barber found himself performing at the Grand Ole Opry and selling out shows. This past November, he released his first album "Restless Mind." Here is Sam Barber with "Straight and Narrow."
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Iconic Volkswagen microbus gets electric revival
Today marks 75 years since Volkswagen first began manufacturing its beetle-based "bus." For those of a certain generation, the microbus is one of the most recognizable and beloved vehicles to ever roll down the road. Carter Evans reports that some are charged up about a revival.
Robots build full-scale 3D-printed homes in a day
California company "Azure Printed Homes" wants its 3D printing technology to help speed up the wildfire recovery efforts in the Los Angeles area. Its robots can print full-scale homes in 24 hours. Danya Bacchus reports.
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.
Breaking down the latest space launch mishaps
You may have noticed all the troubling launch and landing mishaps affecting private space missions lately, from two explosions of a SpaceX Starship to lunar landers that can't stay upright. Bill Harwood gives his perspective.
Google launches AI-powered scam detection
Google has launched new AI-detection tools to help protect Android users from scams. For more on the new features, CBS News was joined by William Antonelli, a tech reporter who's written for Business Insider, Polygon, and others.
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Athena moon lander ended up on its side, bringing mission to an early end
Intuitive Machines says its Athena lunar lander was unable to recharge its batteries while resting on its side, bringing the moon mission to an early end.
22% of butterflies in U.S. disappeared in 2 decades, study finds
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
Scientists create "woolly mouse"
Scientists at a Dallas-based biotech company has unveiled a genetically engineered woolly mouse that they hope is a step toward eventually bringing back the wooly mammoth. The results haven't yet been published or vetted by independent scientists.
How "asteroid detectives" protect Earth
NASA was recently tracking a large asteroid, known as the "city killer," after finding a small chance of it hitting Earth in 2032. NASA says it "no longer poses a significant threat" in an analysis, but it's not the only space rock astronomers are monitoring. Kris Van Cleave shows how "asteroid detectives" and "planetary defenders" are trying to protect Earth from a potential disaster.
Moon lander from Intuitive Machines touches down, but apparently tips over
Intuitive Machines' Athena moon lander is "alive," but it's not yet known what mission objectives can still be met.
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Ex-Army recruiter blamed wife for his demotion. Did he kill her for revenge?
Cati Blauvelt was discovered in an abandoned South Carolina farmhouse in 2016 — a broken knife blade inside her body. Almost immediately, her friends had one suspect in mind: John Blauvelt, her estranged husband, a once-respected Army recruiter.
How slain Las Vegas journalist may have helped capture his own killer
Crucial DNA evidence found under the fingernails of reporter Jeff German led investigators to Robert Telles, the man charged with killing him.
3 men randomly shoot at customers in Toronto pub, wounding 12
Police said three armed individuals entered the pub and "opened fire indiscriminately on the people sitting inside."
Xavier Worthy of Chiefs released from jail, won't face domestic assault charges
Xavier Worthy was taken into custody Friday on a count of third-degree felony assault. However, prosecutors Saturday declined to pursue the case.
2 dogs rescued after being kidnapped, ransomed for over $1 million
The dogs' kidnappers tried to ransom the animals for over $1,135,000, Swiss police said Saturday.
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Athena moon lander ended up on its side, bringing mission to an early end
Intuitive Machines says its Athena lunar lander was unable to recharge its batteries while resting on its side, bringing the moon mission to an early end.
U.S. spaceplane deorbits after secret mission and lands in California
The U.S. Space Force said in a news release that the craft had "accomplished a range of test and experimentation objectives."
SpaceX test flight fails after launch
A SpaceX rocket broke apart during its eighth test flight that took off from Texas on Thursday. It's the second time something like this has happened this year. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on concerns over putting humans back on the moon.
Lunar lander's location unknown
For the second time in less than a week, a lunar lander has touched down on the moon's surface. Houston-based aerospace company "Intuitive Machines" is communicating with its Athena Lander, but the spacecraft does not appear to have landed upright. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX Starship breaks apart after launch in second failure in a row
SpaceX made multiple changes in the wake of a January Starship failure, only to suffer a second straight vehicle breakup Thursday.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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Here Comes the Sun: Elvis Duran and more
Radio host Elvis Duran sits down with Mo Rocca to discuss his ongoing career as host of “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show.” Then, Faith Salie visits the de Young Museum in San Francisco where artist Tamara de Lempicka’s work was on display. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Cati Blauvelt: Death of a Soldier’s Wife
A soldier goes on the run after his wife is murdered. With him, his 17-year-old girlfriend. What does she know? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
The Assassination of Jeff German
A Las Vegas journalist is stabbed to death while investigating claims a boss was toxic. Did his reporting make him a target? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Canadians showing their displeasure with Trump
President Trump took aim at dairy and lumber imports from Canada, but the U.S.'s northern neighbor is fighting back. Ed O'Keefe reports on the latest in the tumultuous trade war.
Iconic Volkswagen microbus gets electric revival
Today marks 75 years since Volkswagen first began manufacturing its beetle-based "bus." For those of a certain generation, the microbus is one of the most recognizable and beloved vehicles to ever roll down the road. Carter Evans reports that some are charged up about a revival.