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Scaramucci threatens action
Anthony Scaramucci made a number of appearances on Sunday morning TV programs threatening to take drastic action to stop leaks to the press and fielded questions about Jared Kushner. Scaramucci has meetings this week with Congressional Intelligence Committees investigating the Russia probe. Errol Barnett reports.
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Scaramucci on WH leakers: "They're going to get fired"
"If you're going to keep leaking, I'm going to fire everybody. It's just very binary," says the incoming White House communications director
Transcript: Anthony Scaramucci on "Face the Nation"
Anthony Scaramucci is the incoming White House communications director; He held his first on-camera briefing Friday
Anthony Scaramucci
The White House's incoming Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci shares his plan for the communications operation at the White House with Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson.
Face the Nation, July 23
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Anthony Scaramucci, Senators Susan Collins and John Barrasso, and Congressman Adam Schiff to discuss the White House's new communications strategy and the latest on the Russia investigations.
New WH comms director deletes old tweets contradicting Trump
New Trump White House hire Scaramucci tweeted Saturday that the "politics of 'gotcha' are over."
White House shake-up
Sean Spicer resigned as White House press secretary after President Trump appointed Anthony Scaramucci as his new communications director. The first item on Scaramucci's agenda is to take care of health care. CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller and Kevin Sheridan, former communications director for Paul Ryan, join CBSN to discuss.
Trump speaks at commissioning of new aircraft carrier
Trump praised the military during a ceremony for the Navy's new largest ship
Who is Anthony Scaramucci?
President Trump praised Sean Spicer on Twitter after the departing White House spokesman gave his resignation. In his newly-appointed communications director, Anthony Scaramucci, President Trump has found a kind of kindred spirit. Errol Barnett reports.
White House shakeup
The White House communications team was dealt a major shakeup Friday as Anthony Scaramucci joined as the new communications director and Press Secretary Sean Spicer resigned. Associated Press White House reporter Vivian Salama was in the room for Scaramucci's first press briefing.
West Wing turmoil
President Trump brought in New York financier Anthony Scaramucci to head up the White House communications team. Sean Spicer resigned his position as press secretary, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders was promoted to chief spokesperson for a president who often prefers to speak for himself. CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez explains what this could mean for the GOP.
Dickerson on WH shake-up
CBS News chief Washington correspondent and anchor of "Face The Nation" John Dickerson weighs in on President Trump's hire of Anthony Scaramucci and what it means for the rest of the West Wing.
White House shake-up
President Trump brought in New York financier and one-time critic Anthony Scaramucci to head up the White House communications team. Sean Spicer resigned as press secretary and his deputy Sarah Huckabee Sanders was promoted to chief spokesperson for a president who prefers to speak for himself. Major Garrett reports.
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The colorful ex-hedge fund manager is the White House's new communications director, it was announced Friday
Sanders named White House press secretary in shake-up
Incoming communications director Anthony Scaramucci briefed reporters following Sean Spicer's resignation
Sean Spicer resigns as White House press secretary
The embattled Spicer resigned after President Trump picked a new communications director, but will stay on until August
Anthony Scaramucci under consideration to serve as Trump's communications director
Scaramucci is a frequent defender of the president on television and was a fixture at Trump Tower during Trump's transition
Tension continues to flare between White House, media
President Trump tried to make nice with the press Tuesday afternoon, hours after assailing CNN on Twitter
Trump slams CNN as "fake news" following Russia story retraction
President's comments come after network accepted resignation of three journalists
3 journalists resign from CNN after network retracts story
Thomas Frank, Eric Lichtblau and Lex Harris lost their jobs after story about supposed investigation into pre-inaugural meeting between Trump associate and head of Russian investment fund
Trump on isolationism
Anthony Scaramucci, an adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, spoke to reporters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, rejecting fears that a Trump administration would promote U.S. isolationism. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the story on Scaramucci's interview.
Trump adviser rejects talk of isolationism
Wall Street veteran Anthony Scaramucci says the incoming U.S. presidential administration will push for "free, fair trade"
Trump adviser on China
At the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump adviser and founder of SkyBridge Capital Anthony Scaramucci talks with CBS News about the incoming administration's planned relationship with China and the need for what he calls "symmetrical" free trade.
Durbin retirement to prompt shakeup in Senate Democratic leadership
Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he won't seek reelection in 2026, kickstarting a race among Democrats in the Senate for his leadership position.
Trump blasts Zelenskyy as Vance threatens to "walk away" from peace deal
JD Vance says both Ukraine and Russia will "have to give up some of the territory they currently own" to end the war, or the U.S. will "walk away" from peace efforts.
Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
Detained Palestinian student must remain in Vermont, judge says
Mohsen Mahdawi — a Columbia student who was detained at a U.S. citizenship interview last week — must remain in Vermont for at least 90 days while his legal team pushes for his release.
Why the film "Conclave" is climbing the charts after Pope Francis' death
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner workings.
India retaliates against Pakistan after Kashmir attack kills 26
India's External Affairs Ministry said the Indus Water Treaty will be suspended after an attack in Kashmir left over two dozen dead.
FBI says online scams raked in record $16.6 billion last year
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
These are the 6 food dyes the FDA wants to phase out
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See the 2025 American Music Awards nominations
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Detained Palestinian student must remain in Vermont, judge says
Mohsen Mahdawi — a Columbia student who was detained at a U.S. citizenship interview last week — must remain in Vermont for at least 90 days while his legal team pushes for his release.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announces he is not running for reelection
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Judge seems sympathetic to Perkins Coie's bid to block Trump executive order
Law firm Perkins Coie says the executive order signed by President Trump that targets it is unconstitutional.
These are the 6 food dyes the FDA wants to phase out
The Department of Health and Human Services is calling on companies to phase out all petroleum-based dyes by the end of next year, Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. announced.
Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
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Walmart, Target CEOs privately warned Trump tariffs may cause empty shelves soon
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
FBI says online scams raked in record $16.6 billion last year
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
Treasury's Bessent sees "an opportunity for a big deal" with China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
Dow soars more than 1,000 points amid relief rally
Stocks made early gains on Wednesday amid news of a possible trade deal with China, later losing steam.
Stocks poised to pad gains after Trump admin eases investor fears
Stock futures were pointing to a strong opening as investors took cheer from positive news on trade and the Federal Reserve.
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Detained Palestinian student must remain in Vermont, judge says
Mohsen Mahdawi — a Columbia student who was detained at a U.S. citizenship interview last week — must remain in Vermont for at least 90 days while his legal team pushes for his release.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announces he is not running for reelection
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Judge seems sympathetic to Perkins Coie's bid to block Trump executive order
Law firm Perkins Coie says the executive order signed by President Trump that targets it is unconstitutional.
Walmart, Target CEOs privately warned Trump tariffs may cause empty shelves soon
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
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These are the 6 food dyes the FDA wants to phase out
The Department of Health and Human Services is calling on companies to phase out all petroleum-based dyes by the end of next year, Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. announced.
What Trump can learn from state efforts to expand IVF access
State-level efforts to regulate fertility coverage reveal the gauntlet of budgetary and political hurdles such initiatives face.
NIH director pushes back timeline for RFK Jr.'s autism answers
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said "it's hard to guarantee when science will make an advance."
FDA stops short of synthetic food dye ban, calls on industry to stop use
Federal health officials want companies to swap out certain food dyes with natural alternatives.
Dietitians react to the "people kibble" trend of meal prepping
Ever struggled with planning nutritious meals? A TikTok user has shared his viral solution that others online have dubbed "people kibble."
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India retaliates against Pakistan after Kashmir attack kills 26
India's External Affairs Ministry said the Indus Water Treaty will be suspended after an attack in Kashmir left over two dozen dead.
Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 10 as mediators work to end war
France, Germany and Britain meanwhile said Israel's seven-week blockade on all imports to Gaza was "intolerable."
Shark attack victim's remains found in waters off popular beach
Israeli media identified the victim as Barak Tzach, a man in his 40s and a father of four.
Vance says it was "pretty crazy" that he met Pope Francis in his last 24 hours
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Trump blasts Zelenskyy as Vance threatens to "walk away" from peace deal
JD Vance says both Ukraine and Russia will "have to give up some of the territory they currently own" to end the war, or the U.S. will "walk away" from peace efforts.
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See the 2025 American Music Awards nominations
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Tina Knowles talks styling Destiny's Child
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How "Conclave" compares to electing new pope
Roman Catholic cardinals are gathering to decide when to hold the conclave to elect a new pope following Pope Francis' death on Monday. It has sparked renewed interest in the movie "Conclave," which is about the process and came out last year. CBS News' Carter Evans looks at what the movie got right and wrong about the process.
Tina Knowles opens up about motherhood, divorce and Destiny's Child
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Oprah Winfrey selects Tina Knowles' "Matriarch" for latest book club pick
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EU hits Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of dollars in new fines
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
Could a federal judge break up Google? Here's what to know.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
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.
Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Scientist on reviving extinct dire wolves
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
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Coral reef bleaching hits 84% worldwide, worst on record, surveys show
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
Cicada maps show where the insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
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NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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FBI says online scams raked in record $16.6 billion last year
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
New moves in Karen Read's second trial
Prosecutors in Karen Read's second trial for the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe used her own words against her during opening statements. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
Alabama inmate wants his execution to go forward: "I am guilty"
James Osgood was condemned to die for the 2010 killing of Tracy Lynn Brown. He is one of only a small number of inmates on U.S. death rows to abandon their legal challenges.
Inmate named John Kennedy makes daring escape from prison
A 22-year-old inmate named for the late John F. Kennedy escaped from Peru's most crowded prison, and video of the jailbreak has gone viral.
Details on Lori Vallow Daybell conviction
An Arizona jury on Tuesday convicted Lori Vallow Daybell of conspiring to murder her estranged husband in 2019. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Jessica Levinson have more details.
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NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
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NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
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NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
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Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
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The European Union is telling Apple and Meta to pay up after watchdogs hit them with $800 million in antitrust fines. Mashable reporter Matt Binder joins CBS News to discuss.
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Several children were among the victims during Hamas' October 7 attack against Israel. Their stories are at the center of a new MTV documentary available on Paramount Plus, "The Children of October 7." Naomi Ruchim has a preview of the documentary and Montana Tucker, a social media activist who interviewed survivors for the film, joins CBS News to discuss the children she spoke to.
DOJ asks for pause in Abrego Garcia case
The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to pause the discovery process for a week in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Trump: Tariffs against China will be reduced
President Trump says the steep tariffs he imposed on Chinese goods will be coming down "substantially," raising hopes that trade tensions between the U.S. and China could soon ease. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Durbin announces Senate retirement
Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin announced he will not seek reelection, prompting a shake up in Democratic leadership for the upper chamber. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.