"We'd fill" a Supreme Court vacancy in 2020, McConnell says
When Antonin Scalia died in February 2016, McConnell refused to have a hearing on President Obama's nominee Merrick Garland
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Trump presents Medal of Freedom to seven honorees
Miriam Adelson, the wife of Republican donor Sheldon Adelson, was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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For most of U.S. history, senators deferred to the president in the process, but that changed in 1987
Ruth Bader Ginsburg doesn't plan to retire
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg reportedly said she hopes to stay on the bench for at least another five years. Ginsburg made the comments after a play about the late Justice Antonin Scalia. She told journalists that she's 85, and that Justice John Paul Stevens was 90 when he retired, so she thinks she has at least that long.
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
In my opinion: Justice Antonin Scalia speaks
A new book collects speeches by the late Supreme Court Justice, whose originalist views were both polarizing and colored with humor
Neil Gorsuch confirmation hearing day 3 updates
Day three of the confirmation hearing continues with outside testimony
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The confirmation battle began on Monday with opening statements -- and will reconvene Tuesday morning for Gorsuch's testimony
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The confirmation battle began on Monday with opening statements and reconvenes Tuesday morning with Gorsuch's testimony
High court nominee Neil Gorsuch praised for "breezy" writing style
Experts and colleagues alike say Gorsuch's writing style is "clever" and has an "appealing style" that anyone can understand
Neil Gorsuch says Trump's attacks on judges are disheartening
His comments came during a meeting with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), CBS News confirmed
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Trump's Supreme Court nominee - live blog
The president named Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill the vacancy left by the death of Antonin Scalia almost a year ago
Neil Gorsuch is President Trump's Supreme Court nominee
Colorado-based federal appeals court judge, considered a solid conservative, would fill the late Antonin Scalia's seat
Both SCOTUS "finalists" will be at W.H. for announcement
Judges Neil Gorsuch and Thomas Hardiman will be at the White House Tuesday night when the president is scheduled to make his announcement, a source told CBS News
Trump's Supreme Court justice shortlist narrows further
The president tweeted that he'll name Antonin Scalia's replacement next Thursday
Major Garrett, Jan Crawford: Trump Supreme Court justice pick narrows to two names
The announcement is coming next week, Trump said Tuesday. Here is CBS News' latest reporting on the short list
Trump says he'll announce Supreme Court pick next week
Whoever he chooses will fill the vacancy opened up by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia last February
Trump could soon appoint over 100 judges
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Clarence Thomas calls on conservatives to continue Justice Scalia's work
President-elect Donald Trump will have the opportunity to appoint a Supreme Court justice to replace Scalia
Ruth Bader Ginsburg acknowledges Trump will fill Supreme Court vacancy
The 83-year-old justice was critical of Trump during the presidential campaign in media interviews. She later apologized
Trump on same-sex marriage, abortion and SCOTUS
The president-elect talked to "60 Minutes" about the issues the High Court could face on his watch, and what kind of justice he will appoint
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From filling a Supreme Court vacancy to politically divisive issues like abortion and gun laws, Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will have to make some tough calls in the White House
Supreme Court justice: Scalia's comments made me want to use bat
Justice Sonia Sotomayor opens up about high court eight months after death of conservative colleague
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Iran announces new strikes on U.S. targets hours ahead of Trump speech
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
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NASA resolves Artemis II safety system issue, says launch a go for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
Trump's address on Iran war tonight will lay out timeframe for ending conflict
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
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DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100K
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
Trump indicates he'll try to pull U.S. out of NATO
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
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Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Trump's address on Iran war tonight will lay out timeframe for ending conflict
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
Trump says he may withdraw U.S. from NATO. The law says he can't without Congress.
President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, following years of complaining about the alliance.
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How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Elon Musk's SpaceX files confidential initial public offering
The Texas-based company could go public with a valuation of more than $1.75 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history.
Will the Iran war slow U.S. hiring? Economists say risks are rising.
With oil prices rising and hiring already slowing, economists warn the Iran war could further weigh on U.S. job growth.
Hershey says it will shift back to classic Reese's recipe after backlash
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
Gas prices hit $4.06 a gallon before Trump's prime-time address
U.S. gasoline prices continue to inch higher after crossing the $4 a gallon threshold on Tuesday for the first time since 2022.
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State Department overhauls Foreign Service Officer Test
The State Department announced Wednesday that it is modifying the Foreign Service Officer Test to reflect the foreign policy goals of the Trump administration.
Trump's address on Iran war tonight will lay out timeframe for ending conflict
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
Trump says he may withdraw U.S. from NATO. The law says he can't without Congress.
President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, following years of complaining about the alliance.
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DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100K
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
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A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
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Trump's address on Iran war tonight will lay out timeframe for ending conflict
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
Activist ship's collision with krill trawler called "deliberate attack"
A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.
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U.S. commandos in Ecuador for mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists
American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast.
King Charles III to address Congress on April 28
Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.
Majority of recent ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz linked to Iran
Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including
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Kenan Thompson on new children's book
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone talks new season of "Euphoria"
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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NASA resolves Artemis II safety system issue, launch a go for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
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Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
Baby in stroller killed in shooting in Brooklyn, police say
A child was being pushed in a stroller at Moore and Humboldt streets in East Williamsburg on Wednesday when she suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said.
Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again
James Farthing, who won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot last April, was arrested for a third time since collecting his grand prize. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Son of Hawaii doctor testifies at trial
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
Luigi Mangione lawyers seek to postpone trial
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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NASA resolves Artemis II safety system issue, launch a go for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
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As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff.
Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
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Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
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NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
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Mark and Scott Kelly on Artemis II launch
NASA says the Artemis II launch is now a "GO," after experiencing a technical issue. The final hatch on the rocket closed with less than an hour until the planned launch. Sen. Mark Kelly and his brother Scott, both former NASA astronauts, join CBS News from the Kennedy Space Center to discuss.
Artemis II is a "GO" for launch after issue
NASA says that a flight termination issue has been resolved and Artemis II is good to launch on Wednesday. U.S. Space Force Brigadier General Nick Hague joins CBS News to discuss.
Retired astronauts share thoughts on Artemis II
Retired NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins, Peggy Whitson and Nick Hague speak with Major Garrett about the Artemis II mission and what the crew is going through in the lead-up to launch.
What was the Artemis II issue ahead of launch?
About an hour before Artemis II's launch window opened, NASA was a "NO-GO" to launch while it investigated a technical issue. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood had the details.
Social media influencer on space exploration
Many kids say they want to be an astronaut when they grow up. Social media influencer and PhD candidate Alyssa Carson joins CBS News to discuss her goal of being the first person to walk on Mars.