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Flags across the U.S. are flying at half-staff, and will remain so, until Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest. Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., will spend the coming days honoring her life in several ways. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discusses what to expect in the next week.
New York Democrat Pat Ryan is heading to Capitol Hill after winning the special election for the state's 19th Congressional District. The congressman-elect joins CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano to talk tabout his victory and what lies ahead.
President Biden signed the Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022 this week, which extends benefits to families of first responders who die by suicide. Scott MacFarlane has the details.
House Democrats are expected to pass a sweeping spending package Friday. The Inflation Reduction Act aims to lower health care costs, combat climate change and raise taxes for some large corporations. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the vote and the upcoming midterm elections.
Republican allies on Capitol Hill and supporters of former President Trump are rallying to his defense as the fallout from the FBI's unprecedented search of Trump's Florida residence continues. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has the latest details.
The FBI search of Trump's home is sending shockwaves through Capitol Hill. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy tweeted that he plans to investigate the Justice Department if the GOP takes back Dongress. CBS News congressional correspondents Nikole Killion and Scott MacFarlane join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
After years of effort and days of delay, military veterans have finally won a big political fight. On Tuesday, the Senate approved legislation expanding benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the emotional reaction from Capitol Hill.
A Texas man who was found guilty of bringing a gun to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and other charges has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss Guy Reffitt's case, plus the latest on the burn pit legislation on Capitol Hill.
The House committee investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol says text messages from former Department of Homeland Security officials and Secret Service officers have been deleted. Those messages are believed to be able help provide context as to what happened during the insurrection. CEO and founder of cybersecurity firm BlackCloak Chris Pierson speaks with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the significance.
A vote on the Senate's Inflation Reduction Act could come as early as next week. While the last-minute bill covers a lot of ground, many of the Democrats' top priorities fell to the wayside during secret negotiations between Senators Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined Vladimir Duthiers and Christina Ruffini to discuss what's in, what's out and what's next for the legislation.
The Justice Department's investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is focusing on former President Donald Trump's actions leading up to the insurrection. It's not clear whether Trump is the target of the investigation, however. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
An estimated 13.6 million of Thursday's viewers, or 77 percent, were age 55 and older, Nielsen said.
"I suspect that an aggressive federal prosecutor would regard this as a prosecutable, indictable case."
The Jan. 6 committee unveiled new evidence that former President Donald Trump watched TV as the violence unfolded at the Capitol and chose not to act, despite pleas from top advisers, Republican lawmakers and his family. Nikole Killion has the details.
Scott MacFarlane takes a deeper dive into what was happening during the 187 minutes between when then-President Donald Trump's Ellipse speech ended, and when he released a recorded video statement calling on rioters to go home.
The Jan. 6 committee is holding its last planned hearing for the summer. The focus will be the 187 minutes between when then-President Donald Trump's Ellipse speech ended, and when he released a recorded video statement calling on rioters to go home. Nikole Killion reports.
The Jan. 6 House committee has received only one text message exchange from the U.S. Secret Service. It comes as the panel was expecting to receive a month's worth of text messages from the agency ahead of the next Jan. 6 hearing. Associated Press White House reporter Chris Megerian joins John Dickerson to discuss the deleted messages and the latest on Capitol Hill.
Former Trump aide Steve Bannon's criminal trial begins Monday, despite arguments from his attorney that the Washington-based jury will not be able to be unbiased in the case. CBS congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain the case set against Bannon and how it could be affected by the Jan. 6 committee's Thursday hearing.
The U.S. Secret Service is accused of deleting text messages from before and during the Capitol attack after investigators requested them. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with the latest on this and other news from Capitol Hill.
Jan. 6 committee vice chair Liz Cheney said Tuesday former President Donald Trump tried to contact a witness who has not yet publicly testified. "Let me say one more time, we will take any effort to influence witness testimony very seriously," she said.
The Jan. 6 committee shared video evidence Tuesday about a "heated and profane" meeting that allegedly took place at the White House on December 18, 2020, in which White House officials clashed with Sidney Powell and Michael Flynn. Watch the part of the committee's presentation here.
Former President Trump's White House counsel Pat Cipollone is facing a deadline to give sworn testimony before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details on that and on subpoenas in Georgia to Trump allies.
The committee has not yet announced a focus, or if there will be any witnesses.
The news comes a day after an aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told the committee that Cipollone pushed back on Trump's efforts to go to the Capitol on January 6.
CBS News exclusively obtained a clip of Ivanka Trump's interview with the documentary filmmaker.
The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Lidia fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
Friday's jobs numbers mark the last employment report of the Biden administration.
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted his final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over a law that could lead to TikTok shutting down in the U.S. in less than two weeks.
Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected, as President Nicolas Maduro prepares to take the oath again after allegedly stealing an election.
Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife's murder, but he says he still can't sleep at night.
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.
President Biden honored former President Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over a law that could lead to TikTok shutting down in the U.S. in less than two weeks.
Two Georgia election workers asked a federal judge to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt for allegedly continuing to defame them in violation of a court order.
Friday's jobs numbers mark the last employment report of the Biden administration.
Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife's murder, but he says he still can't sleep at night.
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
Friday's jobs numbers mark the last employment report of the Biden administration.
Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are working to extinguish the massive blaze scorching Los Angeles.
For those who have it, a standard homeowners' insurance policy does cover destruction caused by fire, including wildfires.
Some businesses are offering free emergency shelter and other services to residents who have been displaced by the Los Angeles fires.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over a law that could lead to TikTok shutting down in the U.S. in less than two weeks.
Two Georgia election workers asked a federal judge to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt for allegedly continuing to defame them in violation of a court order.
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted his final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.
In Dry January, people choose to give up alcohol for the month, but what happens if they have a drink? Here's what an expert says.
Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."
Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected, as President Nicolas Maduro prepares to take the oath again after allegedly stealing an election.
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.
Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions.
Actor Peter Sarsgaard, known for roles in "Presumed Innocent" and "Dead Man Walking," now stars in "September Five," recounting the harrowing story of an American broadcasting team during the 1972 Munich Olympics. Sarsgaard portrays ABC executive Roone Arledge as the team covers the Israeli Olympic team hostage crisis live.
Ventimiglia, a 47-year-old father to be, is among the celebrities affected by the destructive blazes that broke out Tuesday morning.
The lawsuit was filed in Santa Fe, where a judge in July dismissed a charge of involuntary manslaughter against Alec Baldwin in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Actor Milo Ventimiglia has revealed his family's Malibu home burnt down in the Los Angeles fires -- an eerie reflection of the tragedy that befell his character on the NBC drama series "This Is Us." Tony Dokoupil has more.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
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.
Fact-checking firms that teamed with Meta are refuting CEO Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion linking their work to censorship.
Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic" and former editor-in-chief of "Wired," discusses the consequences of Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program and the rise of self-policing in a "post-information" age.
The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to man-made issues impacting the environment. Gus Speth, a member and chair of the Council on Environmental Quality during Carter's presidency, joins "The Daily Report."
Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of President-elect Donald Trump's to-do list. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schecter joins "America Decides" to look at the outgoing president's record on the issue.
Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday afternoon to help California boost the ranks of those battling the blazes. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more from Malibu.
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife's murder, but he says he still can't sleep at night.
Elizabeth Kolba, 33, and two girls ages 12 and 13 were found shot to death at a home in New Lisbon on Dec. 30.
The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.
Maj. Michael Stockin faced 52 charges involving claims of abusive sexual contact with 41 victims, the Army said.
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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As the Eaton Fire displaces thousands across Southern California, jazz musician Dale Fielder loses his home and a lifetime of musical work. Tom Hanson reports from Altadena, where those who evacuated seek refuge at a shelter housing 1,200 people.
Actor Peter Sarsgaard, known for roles in "Presumed Innocent" and "Dead Man Walking," now stars in "September Five," recounting the harrowing story of an American broadcasting team during the 1972 Munich Olympics. Sarsgaard portrays ABC executive Roone Arledge as the team covers the Israeli Olympic team hostage crisis live.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley praises resilient firefighters as they battle fires across Los Angeles, talks about whether $17 million in budget cuts hampered the agency's wildfire response, and more in this extended interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
A national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter began with his funeral in Washington, D.C. on Thursday and ended in Plains, Georgia, where he was laid to rest. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more on how he was honored on a final day of tributes.