Former President Obama on "Face the Nation"
Two months after taking office, President Barack Obama sat down with Face the Nation moderator Bob Schieffer to discuss the war in Iraq and Afghanistan and his plans to revive the American economy.
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Harris hosts star-studded rally
A star-studded rally for Vice President Kamala Harris included former President Barack Obama, singer Bruce Springsteen, actor Samuel L. Jackson and filmmakers Tyler Perry and Spike Lee on Thursday in Atlanta. The Harris campaign looked to mobilize key parts of its coalition, including Black voters. Beyoncé will join Harris at a campaign event on Friday.
Harris, Obama campaign together for 1st time
Former President Barack Obama introduced Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday night, marking the first time they have campaigned together. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Trump, Harris in key states with 12 days left
On Thursday, former President Donald Trump is setting his sights on the battleground states of Arizona and Nevada, both of which he lost in 2020. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is also looking to energize her base with a star-studded rally in Georgia, along with another in Texas on Friday. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Nikole Killion report.
Harris brings out star power before November
Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking to boost her campaign Thursday night with more star power. She will hold a get-out-the-vote rally in Georgia alongside former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Beyoncé joining Harris in Texas
Vice President Kamala Harris is joining former President Barack Obama in Georgia and will be joined by Beyoncé in Texas as endorsements for her campaign continue to emerge. This comes as comments linking former President Donald Trump to fascism reverberate before the election. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos has more.
Harris in Georgia, Trump to West
Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning with former President Barack Obama in Atlanta, Georgia, as former President Donald Trump stops in Arizona and Nevada to campaign with allies Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramaswamy. CBS News campaign reporters Nidia Cavazos and Katrina Kaufman report.
Nebraska Supreme Court says people with felony records can register to vote
Nebraska state Supreme Court rules that people with felony records can register to vote.
Eminem, Obama on campaign trail for Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris is making her case for president through a series of interviews as former President Barack Obama and rapper Eminem headlined a rally for her in Michigan on Tuesday. In a new interview, Harris revealed she is not only thinking about election night, but what could happen in the days that follow.
Obama campaigns for Harris in Wisconsin
The battleground state of Wisconsin kicked off its early voting period Tuesday. Former President Barack Obama was in the Badger State to excite voters to get to the polls. Semafor politics reporter David Weigel joins CBS News with analysis.
Liz Cheney, Obama stumping for Kamala Harris
With two weeks to go until Election Day, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are getting help on the campaign trail from Liz Cheney and Barack Obama. Cheney and Harris hit Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin Monday while Obama will be with Walz in Wisconsin Tuesday. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more.
Early voting kicks off in North Carolina
Early in-person voting is now underway in a second battleground state after kicking off in Georgia earlier this week. Voters in North Carolina began heading to the polls Thursday. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more from the Tar Heel State.
Biden, Obama, Clinton honor Ethel Kennedy
A memorial was held Wednesday in Washington, D.C., for Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy and matriarch of the Kennedy family, who died last week at the age of 96. President Biden delivered the eulogy, and former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton also spoke.
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay icon, dead at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.
Lilly Ledbetter remembered for equal pay activism
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of equal pay for women, died over the weekend at 86. President Barack Obama posted a tribute saying Ledbetter "never set out to be a trailblazer or a household name, she just wanted to be paid the same as a man for her hard work."
Why Trump is campaigning in blue Colorado
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump campaigned in western battleground states Friday. Harris rallied in Arizona for the second day in a row, while Trump traveled to Nevada after speaking in Aurora, Colorado, earlier in the day. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Obama campaigns for Harris
Former President Barack Obama hit the campaign trail Thursday in Pittsburgh for Vice President Kamala Harris. He made an impassioned plea, focusing his attention on Black men voters, a group Harris has struggled to gain support from. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump campaigned in Detroit while Harris was in Arizona.
Obama calls on Black men to support Harris' candidacy
Former President Barack Obama spoke candidly to Black men at a campaign field office in Pittsburgh, urging them to get behind Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy.
Obama tells Black men to support Harris
Former President Barack Obama spent Thursday on the campaign trail in Pennsylvania where he delivered a blunt message to Black men about why he believes they should be supporting Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
Obama campaigns for Harris
Former President Barack Obama is campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Thursday. Meanwhile, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is accusing Harris of "politicizing" the hurricane disaster recovery. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports on Harris' campaign and the politics of disaster relief.
Obama hits campaign trail to stump for Harris
Former President Barack Obama is set to rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Thursday night as he starts a multi-state swing for her. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports. Then, Jasmine Wright, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Tom LoBianco, national politics reporter for 24sight News, join with analysis.
Trump to return to Butler, Pennsylvania
Former President Donald Trump is set to return to the site of the first assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday with an "extremely enhanced" security apparatus. Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama is expected to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris starting Thursday. CBS News political correspondent Caitlyn Huey-Burns and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes have the latest.
Obama on Harris trail, Musk with Trump
Former President Barack Obama will spend October campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris as entrepreneur Elon Musk joins former President Donald Trump in his campaign. NOTUS political reporter Evan McMorris-Santoro and Axios national politics reporter Sophia Cai join CBS News with more.
Trump peddles new conspiracy about FEMA funds
Donald Trump spread a new baseless conspiracy theory about hurricane relief funds during a rally in Michigan on Thursday. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on Trump's comments and his response to Liz Cheney endorsing Kamala Harris.
Barack Obama to hit campaign trail for Harris
Former President Barack Obama's first Harris campaign event will take place Oct. 10 in the Pittsburgh area.
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War escalates, energy prices spike after Israeli strike on Iran gas field
As Iran retaliates for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, one analyst warns the war is "now hitting the plumbing of the global energy system."
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We visited an LA building with 89 registered hospices. Here's what we found.
Advocates said the Van Nuys building looked like an example of "clustering" — a red flag for hospice fraud.
Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump 2020 election probe sue over firings
Two former FBI agents who helped investigate President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results sued the federal government, alleging they were wrongfully terminated.
3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous.
Pete Hegseth says "largest strike package yet" coming today in Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. has struck more than 7,000 targets across Iran since the war began.
ICE detainee deaths on record pace, with Afghan one of latest to die
Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.
Over a third of TSA officers call out at 3 major U.S. airports in single day
"The morale is getting worse by the day because no one knows when this is gonna end," said Cameron Cochems, a lead TSA officer in Boise, Idaho.
Epstein's lawyer tells Congress he had "no knowledge whatsoever" of crimes
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer testified to the House Oversight Committee that he "had no knowledge whatsoever" of his client's crimes.
Coast Guard investigating deaths of 2 crew members on barge off Alaska
Two tugboat crew members were killed and two others were injured in what the Coast Guard called a "confined space incident" aboard a barge in Alaska.
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3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous.
Teen dies at Florida ICE detention center, authorities say
Royer Perez-Jimenez was arrested by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office in January, according to ICE.
Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump 2020 election probe sue over firings
Two former FBI agents who helped investigate President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results sued the federal government, alleging they were wrongfully terminated.
Photo of Michigan synagogue attacker shows him with AR-style rifle
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
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3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous.
Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
U.S. gas prices rise as oil hits $111 a barrel
A barrel of Brent crude topped $111, while the U.S. benchmark also rose as the Iran war intensifies.
Wall Street is betting on Ukraine's drone technology
Swarmer is likely to be the first of many: a Ukrainian defense startup with an American face that leans on U.S. capital to scale production for both the Ukrainian and American militaries.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing economic uncertainty
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
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Book excerpt: "Stand" by Cory Booker
At a time when our nation is splintered in many areas of public life, the New Jersey Senator writes how virtue is a strategy to rekindle the belief that Americans' destiny is bound together.
Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump 2020 election probe sue over firings
Two former FBI agents who helped investigate President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results sued the federal government, alleging they were wrongfully terminated.
Transcript: IAEA's Rafael Grossi on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi, a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
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We visited an LA building with 89 registered hospices. Here's what we found.
Advocates said the Van Nuys building looked like an example of "clustering" — a red flag for hospice fraud.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Iran hangs 3, including teen wrestler, in first executions over Jan. protests
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that Saleh Mohammadi, a young member of Iran's national wrestling team, was among the three men executed in Iran.
Divers find marble treasure possibly taken from Parthenon at Aegean shipwreck
Excavations at the site of the 1802 Mentor shipwreck uncovered a marble fragment that may have ties to the Parthenon in Ancient Greece, officials say.
Transcript: IAEA's Rafael Grossi on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi, a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
What can one of the world's happiest nations teach us about parenting?
U.S. author Jessica Joelle Alexander says Americans should consider adopting some of Denmark's "great parenting practices."
Satellite companies curb access to Mideast imagery amid Iran war
Satellite companies restrict access to images of the Middle East as the Iran war rages, with one citing concern data could be exploited "by adversarial actors."
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Alessia Cara on new album
Grammy winner Alessia Cara is debuting a new album 10 years into her music career. Cara joined CBS News with details on her latest collaborations.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
"Survivor" contestant talks elimination
Spoiler alert! The latest contestant eliminated from "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his surprising elimination and if he has any regrets about how he played the game.
Book excerpt: "When Caesar Was King" by David Margolick
David Margolick's biography of Sid Caesar explores how the 1950s comic reinvented the art of comedy in the new medium of television.
Demi Lovato on eating disorders, cookbook
Grammy-nominated singer and actor Demi Lovato speaks with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her healing journey and how she found joy in cooking after her recovery from anorexia and bulimia. Lovato says food used to bring her "discomfort and fear" but she has since learned to find "freedom with food." Her new cookbook is called "One Plate at a Time."
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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.
Inside NVIDIA's new chip
NVIDIA's GTC conference brought big crowds to Silicon Valley this week, with hundreds of companies showcasing products powered by NVIDIA's chips. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
AI expert designs cancer vaccine for his dog
A tech entrepreneur in Australia, Paul Conyngham, said he used artificial intelligence to design a cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie. He joins CBS News with Páll Thordarson, director of the UNSW RNA Institute, who worked with Conyngham on the technology.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Photo of Michigan synagogue attacker shows him with AR-style rifle
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
Joseph Duggar faces child sex abuse charges
Joseph Duggar, one of the stars of the reality show "19 Kids and Counting," has been arrested and is facing child sex abuse charges. He's accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl six years ago in Florida. Tom Hanson reports.
César Chávez sexual abuse allegations
More details are emerging about the allegations of abuse against the late Cesar Chavez. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Fugitive wanted in killing of Ecuadorian candidate arrested in Mexico
Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales is one of the alleged ringleaders of the Ecuadorian criminal gang "Los Lobos" and one of the country's most-wanted fugitives.
Kouri Richins found guilty | "48 Hours" Podcast
Kouri Richins, Utah author and mother, was just found guilty for murder and attempted murder of her husband Eric Richins. The state accused her of killing him with a fentanyl-laced Moscow mule in 2022 after previously attempting to poison him via a sandwich on Valentine's Day. Monday evening the jury found her guilty on all counts including insurance fraud and forgery. In a special episode, "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales speaks with Skye Lazaro, former defense attorney for Richins, about the significance of the outcome and the key moments in court that let up to the verdict. This episode was recorded on March 17.
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Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
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Oil and gas prices jump amid Iran war
Robert Schroeder, Washington bureau chief for MarketWatch, joins CBS News to discuss the current price of gas as energy facilities are attacked in the Middle East.
Iranian wrestling team member executed
A 19-year-old member of the Iranian national wrestling team, Saleh Mohammadi, was executed along with three other men in Iran on Thursday, two sources confirmed to CBS News. CBS News Middle East contributor Courtney Kealy has more.
Early details on Israeli attack on gas field
Israel has carried out a strike on Iran's South Pars natural gas field. Sebastian Usher with BBC News joins CBS News to discuss.
Alessia Cara on new album
Grammy winner Alessia Cara is debuting a new album 10 years into her music career. Cara joined CBS News with details on her latest collaborations.
Trump meets with Japanese prime minister
President Trump met Thursday with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House as he continued his push for U.S. allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.