Kamala Harris urges Brett Kavanaugh impeachment inquiry
The presidential candidate called for the investigation on the year anniversary of Christine Blasey Ford's testimony.
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Joe Biden's sister dismisses calls for Justice Kavanaugh's impeachment
"I don't think you'd call for impeachment proceedings because of a story in The New York Times," Valerie Biden Owens, a campaign co-chair, said
Congresswoman urges Kavanaugh impeachment
Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is introducing a resolution calling for an impeachment inquiry into Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, after a report of additional allegations of sexual misconduct during his time in college. The Boston Globe's James Pindell joins CBSN with more on the latest developments.
Congresswoman to file Kavanaugh impeachment resolution
"Sexual predators do not deserve a seat on the nation's highest court," argued Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
Trump demands resignation of NYT staffers
President Trump is doubling down on his defense of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh after the New York Times published a new allegation of sexual misconduct. The president called the allegation a "smear" and demanded the resignation of New York Times staffers involved in the piece, while Democrats say the FBI failed to check out that claim a year ago before Kavanaugh was confirmed. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Brett Kavanaugh faces calls for impeachment
The controversy over Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh's appointment has been reignited by a new sexual misconduct accusation against him from his time in college. It didn't take long for some lawmakers to call for his impeachment. Jan Crawford reports.
Some Democrats call for Kavanaugh impeachment
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell slammed Democrats for using "poorly sourced allegations" against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's Elaine Quiano for a closer look at the latest controversy.
New Brett Kavanaugh misconduct allegations
At least five Democrats running for president say Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh should be impeached over the latest sexual misconduct allegations from his college years. A new book on Kavanaugh mentions a previously unreported claim. President Trump and other Republicans reject the allegations. Nancy Cordes reports.
Kavanaugh faces another misconduct allegation
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh faces a newly reported sexual misconduct accusation. A New York Times report claims that a former Yale classmate tried to tip off senators and the FBI last year, but was ignored. President Trump fired back, tweeting that Kavanaugh should "start suing people." Kavanaugh has denied all previous misconduct allegations.
Kavanaugh faces another sexual misconduct allegation
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh faces a newly reported sexual misconduct accusation. A New York Times report claims that a former Yale classmate tried to tip off senators and the FBI last year, but was ignored. President Trump fired back, tweeting that Kavanaugh should "start suing people." Justice Kavanaugh has denied all previous misconduct allegations.
New Brett Kavanaugh accusation sets off calls for impeachment
Trump stood by Kavanaugh and even said the Justice Department should "rescue" him
McGrath to try to capitalize on McConnell's unpopularity in Kentucky Senate race
McConnell is the least popular senator in the country, with a disapproval rating of 50% in his home state
Amy McGrath reverses course on Kavanaugh confirmation comment
The candidate said she would have voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court and then just hours later changed her mind
Ruth Bader Ginsburg praises Brett Kavanaugh
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg praised fellow Justice Brett Kavanaugh for having an all-female staff. Ginsburg's comments came a year after Kavanaugh faced accusations of sexual assault from the 1980s during his confirmation process.
Ginsburg praises Kavanaugh and reflects on gender equality
Supreme Court justice said that while the "explicit barriers" women faced are largely "gone," many still continue to face "unconscious bias"
National Democrats rally behind lawmaker's bid to beat Susan Collins
Collins cast the pivotal vote in Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation battle
Trump says he'd fill Supreme Court vacancy before 2020 election
The president and the Senate majority leader have both contradicted their stances from the 2016 election
Supreme Court sides with Curtis Flowers
The Supreme Court has sided with Curtis Flowers, a man who was tried six times for the same quadruple murder by the same prosecutor. The justices ruled in favor of his jury discrimination case on Friday and tosses out his conviction; Justice Kavanaugh wrote that the district attorney waged a "relentless, determined effort to rid the jury of black individuals." Jeff Pegues reports.
Biden has apologized enough for Anita Hill hearings, says Napolitano
The former homeland security secretary and former Arizona governor was Hill's attorney in 1992, during the Clarence Thomas hearings
The growing influence in Supreme Court nominations
A new investigation from the Washington Post is taking a closer look at the role the non-profit Federalist Society and its executive vice president, Leonard Leo, play in influencing Supreme Court nominations. Lisa Graves, the former chief counsel for nominations for the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
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
Alabama considers near-total abortion ban
Alabama lawmakers got into a shouting match while debating a controversial bill that would amount to a near-total ban on abortion in the state. If passed, it will be the most restrictive ban on abortion since the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling. CBS News digital reporter Kate Smith joined CBSN to discuss what sparked the shouting match, and the implications of the bill.
Time names Blasey Ford, Kavanaugh on 100 most influential people list
Christine Blasey Ford famously testified against Brett Kavanaugh during his Supreme Court nomination hearings last fall
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
Delta plane catches fire at Orlando airport, passengers evacuate on slides
Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 was pushing back from the gate in Orlando when an engine caught fire, the FAA said.
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Pope Francis mourned worldwide as Catholic Church prepares for next chapter
Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.
Kristi Noem's purse stolen with multiple forms of ID, thousands in cash
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's driver's license, passport, DHS access badge, checks and thousands in cash were among the items stolen.
Dow drops 1,000 points as Trump renews criticism of Fed chief Powell
The stock market tumbled Monday as Wall Street grapples with ongoing tariff uncertainty and President Trump's attacks on Jerome Powell.
What happens next after Pope Francis' death?
The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose his successor.
Hegseth shared details of Yemen strike in another Signal chat, sources say
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Supreme Court considers dispute involving ACA's preventive-care coverage
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Trumps host White House Easter Egg Roll with corporate sponsorships
The 2025 Easter Egg Roll is being held only hours after Pope Francis died at age 88.
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El Paso Walmart shooter pleads guilty to capital murder in 2019 attack
Patrick Crusius, who killed 23 people in a shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in 2019, pleaded guilty to capital murder in a state district court.
Explorers examine a sunken U.S. WWII ship — and find a car
A vehicle was found in the hangar of the USS Yorktown, which was famously sunk by a Japanese submarine during the Battle of Midway in June 1942.
Instagram uses AI to crack down on teens posing as adults online
Instagram is expanding its use of AI to determine if kids are lying about their ages on the app, parent company Meta said on Monday.
Real ID deadline is weeks away and most states aren't fully compliant yet
Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.
Delta plane catches fire at Orlando airport, passengers evacuate on slides
Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 was pushing back from the gate in Orlando when an engine caught fire, the FAA said.
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Instagram uses AI to crack down on teens posing as adults online
Instagram is expanding its use of AI to determine if kids are lying about their ages on the app, parent company Meta said on Monday.
Dow drops 1,000 points as Trump renews criticism of Fed chief Powell
The stock market tumbled Monday as Wall Street grapples with ongoing tariff uncertainty and President Trump's attacks on Jerome Powell.
Boeing jet intended for Chinese airline returns the U.S. amid trade war
A Boeing jet set to be delivered to Xiamen Airlines in China was returned to the U.S. amid a growing trade war between the two nations.
Is Easter Monday a federal holiday? Here's what is open today.
Here's what to know about whether banks and other institutions are open on Easter Monday in the U.S.
Vance, Modi set to meet in India with Trump's tariffs taking center stage
Vice President JD Vance is in India on a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration.
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Real ID deadline is weeks away and most states aren't fully compliant yet
Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.
Kristi Noem's purse stolen with multiple forms of ID, thousands in cash
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's driver's license, passport, DHS access badge, checks and thousands in cash were among the items stolen.
Vance reacts to Pope Francis' death one day after meeting him
Vice President JD Vance said he was "happy to see him yesterday," though he noted that Pope Francis "was obviously very ill."
Trump honors Pope Francis: "May God bless him and all who loved him"
President Trump released a statement after the Vatican announced Pope Francis' death on Monday.
Biden calls Pope Francis "one of the most consequential leaders of our time"
Former President Joe Biden, who is Catholic, said Pope Francis was "unlike any who came before him," adding that "I am better for having known him."
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Pope Francis' death follows recent health challenges. Here's what we know.
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
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Vanessa Abraham thought her symptoms were a bad flu — until she collapsed to the floor struggling to breathe.
Trump administration replaces COVID websites
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Obesity doctor touts new weight loss drug
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
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Pope Francis' death follows recent health challenges. Here's what we know.
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
Church abuse survivors say new pope must "do what Francis refused"
The Survivors Network for those Abused by Priests marked the death of Pope Francis by calling his papacy a "preventable catastrophe" for people "abused during his tenure."
Boeing jet intended for Chinese airline returns the U.S. amid trade war
A Boeing jet set to be delivered to Xiamen Airlines in China was returned to the U.S. amid a growing trade war between the two nations.
Watch Pope Francis' final public appearance on Easter Sunday
Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, one day before his death Monday morning.
Canonization of first millennial saint postponed after pope's death
Carlos Acutis is set to become the first millennial saint. His canonization was moved to next Sunday in St. Peter's Square after the death of Pope Francis.
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Jasmine Amy Rogers on playing Betty Boop
Jasmine Amy Rogers has been called "Broadway's newest star" for her standout performance as Betty Boop in "BOOP! The Musical." The actress talks to "CBS Mornings" about navigating the colorful role and how it has impacted her.
George Clooney on making his Broadway debut
George Clooney made his Broadway debut in "Good Night, and Good Luck," playing CBS News legend Edward R. Murrow. Clooney talks to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about preparing for the role in our "Road to the Tonys" series.
Extended interview: David Hyde Pierce
In this web exclusive, "Frasier" star David Hyde Pierce, now appearing on Broadway in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical," talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about playing physical comedy; tweaking Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" for today's audience; his early television roles that led to the part of Dr. Niles Crane on "Frasier"; and his relationship with his husband, Brian.
David Hyde Pierce, the very model of a modern Major-General, in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical"
The "Frasier" star is back on the Broadway stage in a jazzy re-working of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, transplanted to New Orleans.
David Hyde Pierce in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical"
"Frasier" star David Hyde Pierce is back on the Broadway stage in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical," a jazzy re-working of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, transplanted to New Orleans. The former aspiring concert pianist talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about the thread that Gilbert & Sullivan has run throughout his life. He also talks about his comedy influences, and what it means to him to make people laugh.
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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.
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.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Judge: Google is online advertising monopoly
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
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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.
Breaking down the return of dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
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El Paso Walmart shooter pleads guilty to capital murder in 2019 attack
Patrick Crusius, who killed 23 people in a shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in 2019, pleaded guilty to capital murder in a state district court.
Tycoon facing death penalty has her jail term cut in money laundering case
Truong My Lan had already lost a challenge against the death penalty in a separate case in which she was found guilty of stealing money from Saigon Commercial Bank.
Was an Oregon teen the mastermind behind her father's murder?
After Aaron Friar and his 15-year-old daughter Ellie vanished from their Medford, Oregon, home, investigators arrived to discover a horrific scene – and soon after, evidence of a murder plot is revealed.
FSU president reacts to the campus' mass shooting
Classes resume Monday at Florida State University, the scene of the nation's latest mass shooting. Two people were killed when a gunman opened fire near the student union on Thursday. Kati Weis spoke with the university's president on the tragedy.
Judge to allow "bushy eyebrows" testimony in Bryan Kohberger trial
Kohberger, 30, is charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home in Idaho near campus.
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When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
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Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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Early details on Pope Francis' funeral
The world is remembering Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 years old. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook anchors special coverage of the pontiff's death.
Hegseth, Trump on report of 2nd Signal chat
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Trump on Monday brushed off questions about a report that Hegseth shared details on an impending attack against Yemen in a second Signal group chat with his wife, brother and personal lawyer. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest.
Delta plane catches fire in Orlando
Passengers had to evacuate via the emergency slides Monday after a Delta passenger jet caught fire on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Catholic leaders honor Pope Francis' legacy
Catholic leaders in the U.S. honored the legacy of Pope Francis after his death at age 88 on Monday. CBS News' Melissa Mahtani discusses what happens next at the Vatican and Rev. Daniel Groody, vice president and provost at the University of Notre Dame, has more on Pope Francis' legacy. Delia Gallagher, CBS News' papal and Vatican contributor and consultant, also joins with more reactions.
Trump orders flags to fly half-staff for pope
President Trump said he signed an executive order to have flags fly at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, who died at age 88 on Monday. Mr. Trump delivered remarks at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.