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Top U.S. officials accidentally leaked sensitive information in a group chat with an Atlantic reporter, according to the magazine. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on lawmakers' reactions.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he will not step down from his post despite growing pressure from some Democrats. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer continues to field calls to resign over his decision to vote in support of a continuing resolution to keep the government funded. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Democrats remained mum as they left Washington in the aftermath of the tense funding fight.
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont told CBS News on Thursday that Democrats have "not been the kind of party" needed to represent the working class. Democratic strategists Liza Acevedo and Joel Payne join "America Decides" to discuss what their party needs to do to energize voters.
Some Democrats are questioning the leadership of Sen. Chuck Schumer in the wake of his support for a Republican spending bill that averted a government shutdown. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
At the end of March, social security recipients will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone and may need to visit a field office in person. The changes come as a federal judge temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive records. Democratic Rep. Mike Levin of California joins "America Decides" to discuss how the new requirements could impact his constituents.
Five progressive groups are calling on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to "fight for us or step aside" after he supported the Republican spending bill. In a letter to the senator, the organizations expressed a desire for more aggressive leadership in the Senate. Oriana González, reporter at NOTUS, and Margaret Talev, director of Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship, join to discuss.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is joining Sen. Bernie Sanders for several stops on his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour as they look to energize voter discontent with the Trump administration. The rallies come as Republicans face backlash at town halls across the country. CBS News' Taurean Small and Nidia Cavazos have more.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she still supports Chuck Schumer as Senate minority leader after he voted for a Republican bill to avert a government shutdown last week. But, she offered a sharp critique of him on Tuesday. Jaime Harrison, former chair of the Democratic National Committee, joins "America Decides" to assess his party's path forward.
In a focus group conducted by Axios in Michigan, some battleground state voters expressed second thoughts about supporting President Trump in the 2024 election. Political strategists Meghan Hays and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" with analysis.
"I myself don't give away anything for nothing," Rep. Nancy Pelosi said about Schumer's handling of last week's government shutdown vote.
Despite criticism from within his party, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is defending his decision to vote for Republican legislation that averted a government shutdown last week. Tom LoBianco, founder and editor of 24sight News, and Jasmine Wright, reporter for NOTUS, join "America Decides" with analysis.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is defending his controversial pivot to support Republicans' spending bill last week, telling "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday that voting against the plan would be more damaging than supporting it. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Sen. Chuck Schumer joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the new Israeli strikes on Gaza, his leadership in the Senate and his new book, "Antisemitism in America: A Warning." In the book, he calls the surge in antisemitism a "five-alarm fire" that threatens democracy.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has faced criticism from other Democrats for his decision to break with the party and vote to advance a continuing resolution to fund the government last week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Some House and Senate Democrats appear divided over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision to help Republicans avoid a government shutdown. Nine other Democrats joined Sen. Schumer in advancing the stopgap measure Friday, which funds the government through September and President Trump signed. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has postponed his book tour over security concerns. The decision comes just days after he faced opposition from his party for supporting the Republican spending bill. Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for NOTUS, and Molly Ball, senior political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, join "America Decides" to unpack the potential political fallout.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's postponements come amid expected protests in response to his vote to advance a Republican measure to avert a shutdown.
Senator Chuck Schumer's sudden change of position on the budget last week in the face of a government shutdown deadline seems to have left Democrats without a clear direction. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
President Trump signed Congress' bill to keep the government open on Saturday. The vote for the six-month spending bill united Republicans but left Democrats bitterly divided. Willie James Inman explains.
The Senate has passed a short-term funding bill in a 54-46 vote, avoiding a government shutdown. The legislation already passed in the House and now heads to President Trump's desk. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has the details.
Friday was the last of a three-day House Democratic retreat in Virginia, but it was Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's support for the Republican funding bill that was on the minds of many. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details.
Tesla sales are down, its stock prices are slumping and the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle company has just lost another previously satisfied customer in the U.S. Senate: Mark Kelly of Arizona. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" to analyze this and the Democrats' bad week in Congress.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has been on the airwaves making it clear she strongly disagrees with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats who are backing the Republican spending bill. Kadia Goba, political reporter at Semafor, and Mariana Sotomayor, congressional reporter for The Washington Post, join "America Decides" to examine the emerging Democratic divide.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe will return to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.
Trump has signed an executive order requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and mandating that all ballots be received by Election Day.
The president told reporters he doesn't believe national security adviser Mike Waltz should apologize for inadvertently adding a reporter to a Signal group chat.
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
The Trump administration continues to insist it didn't defy a federal judge's order when it failed to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.
Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died at the age of 14 while on vacation with his family.
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died at the age of 14 while on vacation with his family.
Bodycam video showed Tyron McAlpin, who is deaf and suffers from cerebral palsy, being repeatedly tased and punched by Phoenix police officers.
Democrat Dan Goughnour has won a special election in western Pennsylvania.
Consumer confidence continues to wane as Americans worry about the economy, jobs and their income.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
President Trump's nominee to oversee the Social Security Administration faced lawmakers' questions about his plans for the retirement program.
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
The Trump administration continues to insist it didn't defy a federal judge's order when it failed to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe will return to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
Democrat Dan Goughnour has won a special election in western Pennsylvania.
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
The latest departures from the CDC mean close to a third of the agency's top management is leaving or left recently.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe will return to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.
Vice President JD Vance said he "didn't want her to have all that fun by herself."
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.
As top Trump Cabinet members sent texts in a Signal group chat, CBS News analysis shows one of them, Steve Witkoff, was in Russia.
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.
Comedian Conan O'Brien accepted this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday at the Kennedy Center. Some comics took jabs at the night's honoree and President Trump, who took over as chair of the Kennedy Center in January.
Known for her role as Marvel's "Jessica Jones" and her appearances in "Breaking Bad," Krysten Ritter is also making her mark as an author. Her second novel, "Retreat," follows a con artist navigating high society and hidden danger in an exclusive Mexican beach town. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the twist-filled story.
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin dives into the fierce competition between tech giants in his new book "AI Valley," exploring how companies like Microsoft and Google are battling for control over the future of artificial intelligence. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about how AI is already reshaping everyday life—and where it's headed next.
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
The gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart in 2019 in one of the the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history has been offered a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.
A former UPMC doctor was arrested after police in Hawaii say he tried to push his wife off a hiking trail and hit her in the head with a rock.
An investigation into the death of David Clary, who was killed in 1986, remains ongoing, police said.
Luigi Mangione is asking for a laptop in jail to view material as he awaits trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The FBI says it has created a task force to investigate threats and attacks against Tesla locations and vehicles. It comes after police said incendiary devices were found at a Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, on Monday. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more from the Lone Star State.
Data on dark energy weakening over time may signal that if the trend continues it could eventually cause the universe to collapse, according to a new study. Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki, a physics professor and Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) researcher, joins CBS News with more.
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
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.
Two-factor authentication can be annoying but is also important -- whether it's protecting email or the principles of democracy. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson contemplates the consequences of forgoing safeguards.
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
The authorization for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief -- known as PEPFAR -- expired Tuesday. Launched under President George W. Bush, the program has played a critical role in addressing the AIDS crisis, especially in Africa. Hannah Johnson, senior program manager for global policy at the George W. Bush Institute, joins to discuss.
Over the past two decades, Antarctica has lost 150 billion tons of ice mass on average every year. The thinning ice glaciers have raised alarms about the urgency of climate change, while offering researchers new depths of exploration. Dave Malkoff has more.
Senators asked President Trump's nominee to head the Social Security Administration -- financial technology executive Frank Bisignano -- about customer service wait times, the system's financial condition and the cuts by Elon Musk's team. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson spoke to the former commissioner, Martin O'Malley, about his concerns about what the agency is facing.