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Federal authorities are investigating Thursday's bomb threat near the U.S. Capitol. A 49-year-old suspect surrendered after a five-hour standoff where he claimed to have explosives in his pickup truck. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
An hours-long standoff North Carolina man who claimed to have a bomb on Capitol Hill ended peacefully. Authorities say 49-year-old Floyd Ray Roseberry is now in custody. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Biden awards Congressional Gold Medals to officers who defended the Capitol; Friday marks 56th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Nearly seven months after the January 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection, President Biden is awarding Congressional Gold Medals to Capitol and D.C. police officers who protected lawmakers from a mob of former President Trump supporters looking to interfere in the Electoral College vote count. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Politico White House correspondent Chris Cadelago spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the push for recognition and the rest of the day's political news.
"You stood in the breach. You did your duty," the president said before signing the bill.
"I Alone Can Fix It," a new book by co-authors Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker, details the chaotic final year of Donald Trump's presidency, including the failed security response at the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 insurrection. Leonnig, a Pulitzer prize-winning Washington Post reporter, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano with the details. They also discuss her March interview with the former president at Mar-a-Lago, in which Mr. Trump described the rioters as a "loving crowd."
During a committee hearing Tuesday, four Capitol Police officers recounted harrowing experiences of defending the Capitol and lawmakers from a pro-Trump mob on January 6. Nikole Killion reports on the officers' testimony and Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss the committee's work investigating the insurrection.
House holds hearing on January 6 attack on U.S. Capitol; John Kerry urges action on climate change
Four police officers who were at the U.S. Capitol during the deadly attack in January are testifying before lawmakers investigating the insurrection. The officers will be speaking during a House select committee's first hearing on the assault. Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Officers who defended the U.S. Capitol from rioters on January 6 will testify Tuesday at the first hearing for the House select committee's investigation of the insurrection. CBS News reporter Cassidy McDonald joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on a preview of the hearing and details about the lingering physical and psychological effects officers are still dealing with.
Manger is the former police chief of Montgomery County, Maryland.
Newly released documents show the Secret Service underestimated potential threats on the day of the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports. Then Nicholas Wu, a congressional reporter for Politico, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the insurrection and more.
The metal fencing surrounding the U.S. Capitol is finally being removed. The removal began Friday, a little over six months after the January 6 assault. Nikole Killion has more.
Six months after the deadly January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Trump, the Capitol Police Department has announced it will open field offices in California and Florida as it investigates an increasing number of threats made against members of Congress. CBS News reporter Cassidy McDonald joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
Goodman has become the unwitting focal point of a months-long political battle over how to recognize officers who defended the Capitol that day.
A Senate investigation into the Capitol riot on January 6 found numerous missteps, including lack of preparation among the government, military and law enforcement. Kris Van Cleave has more.
The assistant chief of the Capitol Police's uniformed operations resigned Tuesday as a Senate investigation reported on security failures leading up to the January 6 riot. CBS News reporter Cassidy McDonald joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what comes next for the agency.
In total, more than 150 officers were injured in the January 6 attack.
Senator Ron Johnson has sent two letters to acting U.S. Capitol Police chief demanding answers on "misinformation" and "false reports" surrounding Sicknick's death.
Months after Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died after the January 6 riot, his mother returned to the U.S. Capitol to push Republican lawmakers to agree to a bipartisan commission to investigate the attack. Nikole Killion reports.
At least three Capitol rioters were charged with carrying firearms, and 39 defendants have been accused of wielding "deadly or dangerous" weapons, including Tasers, tomahawk axes and crowbars.
The House has approved a measure to create a commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Laura Podesta joins "CBSN AM" to talk about how the bill faces opposition in the Senate.
In a scathing letter, a group of U.S. Capitol Police officers criticized some Republican members of Congress for opposing a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 attack. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and Boston Globe Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that, plus the new anti-abortion law that was signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
The FBI released new body camera video and said it was seeking the public's help to identify the assailants.
Four months after the attack, the FBI is still searching for suspects accused of some of the most vicious attacks on officers and members of the media.
Record holiday travel is expected in the U.S. this year, with the weekend before Christmas projected to be one of the busiest times for transit.
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas compared Elon Musk to a prime minister after the Tesla CEO got involved in a tumultuous funding fight on Capitol Hill this week.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
Police in Magdeburg, Germany, said Sunday that those who died were four women aged 45, 52, 67 and 75, as well as a 9-year-old boy.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Since its premiere in 1742, George Frideric Handel's 3.5-hour oratorio for chorus, soloists and orchestra has become a timeless message of hope, and a Christmas tradition.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said "a really terrific solution was killed by irresponsible politics" when the bipartisan border deal fell apart earlier this year.
Sen. Joe Manchin sat down for an exit interview of sorts with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas compared Elon Musk to a prime minister after the Tesla CEO got involved in a tumultuous funding fight on Capitol Hill this week.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Sen. Joe Manchin join Margaret Brennan.
Record holiday travel is expected in the U.S. this year, with the weekend before Christmas projected to be one of the busiest times for transit.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said "a really terrific solution was killed by irresponsible politics" when the bipartisan border deal fell apart earlier this year.
Sen. Joe Manchin sat down for an exit interview of sorts with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas compared Elon Musk to a prime minister after the Tesla CEO got involved in a tumultuous funding fight on Capitol Hill this week.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Sen. Joe Manchin join Margaret Brennan.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Roger Carstens, special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 22, 2024.
Thirteen states reported "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like illness last week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's double the number of states from the week before. Ali Bauman reports.
Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Today, upwards of 700,000 Israelis live in settlements which the U.N. calls illegal. "Sunday Morning" talks with two settlers and with Palestinians in the West Bank living on opposite sides of an Israeli security barrier.
Police in Magdeburg, Germany, said Sunday that those who died were four women aged 45, 52, 67 and 75, as well as a 9-year-old boy.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."
In 2024, more than 10,000 people died in traffic accidents in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Transportation.
In this web exclusive, Darren Criss and the Young People's Chorus of New York City help "Sunday Morning" celebrate the holiday in a performance of Criss' "Christmas Dance."
Darren Criss, the beloved star of television's "Glee," and the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending," helps "Sunday Morning" celebrate Christmas with a performance of the Hugh Martin-Ralph Blane standard, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."
Darren Criss (the beloved star of television's "Glee," and the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending") and the Young People's Chorus of New York City help "Sunday Morning" celebrate Christmas with a performance of "Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season."
Darren Criss became a fan favorite on the hit TV series "Glee," and won an Emmy for "American Crime Story." Now he's starring in the acclaimed musical "Maybe Happy Ending." He talks with correspondent Kelefa Sanneh about his road to Broadway, his blessings and losses, and his credo that "Life is a cabaret."
Darren Criss became a fan favorite on the hit TV series "Glee," and won an Emmy for "American Crime Story." Now he's starring in the acclaimed musical "Maybe Happy Ending." He talks about his road to Broadway, and his credo that "Life is a cabaret."
Alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones.
By most accounts, alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in just the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones. Correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
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.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
A look back at how "48 Hours" covered the 1996 Christmastime murder of JonBenét Ramsey in 2002, and what her father John Ramsey says about the unsolved Colorado case nearly 28 years later.
After California man's death sentence is overturned, there's a renewed push to clear him.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
Luigi Mangione, now held in a New York City lock-up, could face the death penalty if convicted of the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The killing is sparking new concerns about violent extremism bubbling across the country.
At least two people are dead and dozens more injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities say the driver of the car was arrested and that it appears to be a deliberate attack. Elaine Cobbe has details.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
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.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Roger Carstens, the White House special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, speaks to "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" from Jordan after he traveled to Syria to seek information on Austin Tice. While in Syria, he said he was "stunned" by the number of prisons that were operating under the Assad regime, making it that much harder to find Tice.
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a former Democrat turned independent who is retiring in January, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that despite the incoming Republican majority in the Senate, he believes both parties are "not going to let the filibuster blow apart." Manchin supports keeping the filibuster in place, despite having backed reconciliation for the Inflation Reduction Act, a key Biden administration bill.
GOP Rep. French Hill of Arkansas tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that despite 34 Republicans voting against Speaker Mike Johnson's own continuing resolution to fund the government, he believes his party in both Houses of Congress are "united" behind President-elect Donald Trump's border and energy agenda.
Biden administration Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the White House turned to Congress for a solution to the immigration surge, but "looking back now in hindsight, in 2020 if we had known that irresponsible politics would have killed what was clearly a meritorious effort and a meritorious result, perhaps we would have taken executive action more rapidly."
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the chaos that followed Elon Musk's intervention after a deal had been reached to avert a government shutdown makes it feel "as if Elon Musk is our prime minister," despite that Musk is not an elected official.