Misinformation, conspiracy theories swirl in wake of Trump shooting
Following a shooter's attempt to kill former President Trump, conspiracy theories, digitally altered images and misinformation spread across social media platforms.
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What we can do about rise of online hoaxes
Election officials warn that disinformation poses an unprecedented threat to democracy as the November election approaches. A new book takes a deep dive into the rise of conspiracy theories online, and what can be done to counter it. Steven Brill, author of "The Death of Truth," joins CBS News to discuss.
Why U.S. election safety is at all time high
With 160 days until the next presidential election, American democracy is still reeling from millions of Americans, and even some politicians, refusing to accept the 2020 results. CBS News election law contributor David Becker examines the state of U.S. election integrity.
Michigan county refused to certify vote
We are less than six months away from Election Day, but will election officials accept the outcome? A new case in northern Michigan is raising red flags. CBS News political investigative producer Madeleine May explains.
David DePape sentenced to 30 years in Paul Pelosi hammer attack
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
How election deniers are impacting 2024 race
A new CBS News investigation explores the impact of 2020 "election deniers" in 2024 battleground states. Nearly 80 officials working in election oversight positions across seven swing states are considered election deniers. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns, who traveled to Nevada as part of the investigation, explains what she saw.
Princess Kate and conspiracy theories
A seemingly new video of Princess Kate has surfaced after weeks of speculation about her whereabouts, but it doesn't seem to be squashing the rampant rumors and conspiracy theories. Joseph Uscinski, a political science professor at the University of Miami specializing in the study of conspiracy theories, joins CBS News to discuss the power of conspiracy theories and the current situation with the royal family.
Dozens of issues found in audit of Boeing 737 Max
An FAA audit of the production process for the Boeing 737 Max revealed dozens of issues. Boeing failed 33 of the 89 sections of the audit and incidents of alleged non-compliance were also found. Kris Van Cleave reports.
How misinformation works on the brain
With the 2024 elections less than a year away, a recent survey found 53% of Americans say they see false or misleading information online every day. Lisa Fazio, associate professor of psychology at Vanderbilt University, joins CBS News to unpack why people fall for misinformation -- and what it's doing to our brains.
Liz Cheney warns of another Trump presidency
Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney is sharing some of her grievances with the GOP. CBS News senior political analyst John Dickerson spoke with Cheney in a sit-down interview and he joins "America Decides" to discuss her critiques.
Efforts to purge voter rolls ahead of 2024
Ahead of the 2024 elections, a group of conservative activists are challenging the legitimacy of voters across the U.S. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a look at the practice.
New doc features interviews with JFK's doctors
Emergency room doctors at Parkland Memorial Hospital who treated President John F. Kennedy on the day he was assassinated 60 years ago discuss what they witnessed, in the new Paramount Plus documentary, "JFK: What the Doctors Saw."
Elon Musk's X sues Media Matters as advertisers flee over report on hate groups
Elon Musk's social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, filed a lawsuit against the liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America.
RFK Jr. testifies at House censorship hearing, denies antisemitic comments
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. worked to defend himself against accusations that he traffics in racist and hateful online conspiracy theories, testifying at a House hearing.
Trailer: "Who Killed George Polk?"
On the 75th anniversary of the murder of CBS News correspondent George Polk in Greece, White House correspondent Steven Portnoy dives into the mystery of who killed him and why.
As elites meet in Davos, conspiracy theories gain traction online
Annual gathering in Switzerland has increasingly become the target of bizarre claims circulating on social media.
Capitol riot "poster boy" sentenced to prison
An Iowa man prosecutors called the "poster boy of the Insurrection" has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 attack. Doug Jensen was seen on video confronting a Capitol Police officer and was convicted on five felony counts. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins anchors Elaine Quijano and Michelle Miller with the latest.
Thousands of JFK assassination records released
The National Archives released nearly 13,000 secret files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. However, thousands of files are still being withheld from the public.
Alleged coup plot in Germany thwarted
Authorities arrested more than two dozen people in connection with an alleged plot to overthrow the German government. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz joins Vladimir Duthiers and Lana Zak from Berlin to discuss.
Worker pleads guilty in Colorado election equipment tampering case
The former elections manager assisted in a security breach of voting equipment in a Colorado county, prosecutors said.
Oath Keepers leader testifies in his own defense in Jan. 6 sedition trial
Rhodes said he feared the White House would be attacked by anti-fascists in the weeks after the election and thought Trump would invoke the Insurrection Act. "Of course, Trump did not invoke the Insurrection Act," he admitted.
With election deniers running for office, our right to vote is on the ballot
More than 300 GOP candidates for state and national office have been identified by CBS News as "election deniers" for having refused to accept the 2020 presidential results as legitimate. Experts say the midterms' outcome could impact our right to vote.
Police: Attack at Pelosi home not random act
Police say the break-in at the San Francisco home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in which her husband was brutally assaulted, was not a random act. A CBS News review of suspected social media posts by the man arrested show him spreading conspiracy theories about Holocaust denial, pedophiles in the government, and claims that Democratic officials run child sex rings. Correspondent Christina Ruffini reports the latest.
Suspect in assault at Pelosi home had posted about QAnon
The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home and severely beating her husband with a hammer appears to have made racist and often rambling posts online.
Nevada county begins hand count of early vote
A Nevada county is taking the unprecedented step of hand counting ballots ahead of Election Day. CBS News politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss how unfounded conspiracy theories prompted the move.
Dow plunges more than 1,600 points as stocks recoil from tariff shock
Nasdaq also sinks more than 1,000 points as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
Gen. Timothy Haugh, head of NSA and Cyber Command, is fired
Gen. Timothy Haugh had just last week testified on Capitol Hill about the Signal leak in which a journalist had been added to a group chat with high-ranking members of the Trump administration.
Trump National Security Council staffers purged, U.S. officials say
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Judge likely to begin contempt proceedings over deportation flights
A federal judge said he's likely to begin contempt proceedings against government for failing to answer questions about deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
South Korean court removes impeached president over martial law declaration
Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office four months after he declared martial law, sending troops into parliament.
Musk will remain adviser to Trump even after DOGE work concludes, Vance says
On Air Force One on Thursday, President Trump said Elon Musk can stay "as long as he'd like," but he added there will be a point when "Elon's gotta have to leave."
Pentagon watchdog to evaluate Hegseth's use of Signal
The Pentagon inspector general's office said it would evaluate Hegseth's use of Signal to discuss strikes against the Houthis.
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Gen. Timothy Haugh, head of NSA and Cyber Command, is fired
Gen. Timothy Haugh had just last week testified on Capitol Hill about the Signal leak in which a journalist had been added to a group chat with high-ranking members of the Trump administration.
FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
A majority-Black neighborhood went over 150 years without a hospital, until now
In November 2024, Norton West became the first hospital to open in Louisville's majority-Black West End neighborhood in more than 150 years.
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
Trump plans to freeze $510 million for Brown University
Brown said it was unaware of "these rumors."
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Here's what economists are saying about Trump's tariffs
Economists say that President Trump's wide-ranging new tariffs raise the risk of a recession or stagflation.
Uncertainty for federal workers fired then rehired: "What a mess"
Thousands of probationary employees were rehired by federal agencies after lawsuits challenging the legality of their terminations. But many of them still aren't working.
Ford offers employee pricing to car shoppers as auto tariffs kick in
Ford rolls out employee pricing promotion as new 25% tariffs on U.S. auto imports take effect.
Stellantis to pause production at Windsor plant, lay off 900 workers in Midwest
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest.
Trump's tariffs target remote Australian territory inhabited by penguins
The Trump administration hit the remote Australian territory Heard Island and McDonald Islands with a 10% tariff, but no humans inhabit the islands.
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Gen. Timothy Haugh, head of NSA and Cyber Command, is fired
Gen. Timothy Haugh had just last week testified on Capitol Hill about the Signal leak in which a journalist had been added to a group chat with high-ranking members of the Trump administration.
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
Trump plans to freeze $510 million for Brown University
Brown said it was unaware of "these rumors."
Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
Judge likely to begin contempt proceedings over deportation flights
A federal judge said he's likely to begin contempt proceedings against government for failing to answer questions about deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
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FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
A majority-Black neighborhood went over 150 years without a hospital, until now
In November 2024, Norton West became the first hospital to open in Louisville's majority-Black West End neighborhood in more than 150 years.
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
RFK Jr. cuts CDC labs investigating STD and hepatitis outbreaks
CDC officials are warning of delays and disruptions due to cuts to laboratory staff.
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South Korean court removes impeached president over martial law declaration
Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office four months after he declared martial law, sending troops into parliament.
Trump's tariffs target remote Australian territory inhabited by penguins
The Trump administration hit the remote Australian territory Heard Island and McDonald Islands with a 10% tariff, but no humans inhabit the islands.
New search for MH370 suspended just weeks after it got underway
Malaysia says the latest hunt for missing flight MH370 has been suspended after less than 6 weeks, as "it's not the season" to scour the Indian Ocean.
Rare life-sized statues of toga-clad couple found in Pompeii tomb
The couple may have been married, and the woman appears to have been a priestess, researchers said.
BBC News sneaks in to reveal devastation as Myanmar quake toll tops 3,000
Myanmar's military rulers have kept journalists out since the devastating earthquake, so CBS News' partners at the BBC went undercover to reveal the scale of the disaster.
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Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
Bruce Springsteen releasing "Lost Albums" with songs never heard before
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Deborah Norville on leaving "Inside Edition"
Deborah Norville, the longest-serving female anchor in American TV history, says this will be her final season at "Inside Edition." She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about what's next after three decades on the show.
Tucker Wetmore on debut album
Fresh off his first No. 1 hit and ACM nomination, Tucker Wetmore talks to "CBS Mornings Plus" about his journey to a billion streams and what fans can expect from "What Not To."
Nintendo Switch 2 unveiled
The next generation of Nintendo gaming is here. Tech expert Bridget Carey joins us to break down what to know about the Switch 2 ahead of its June 5 release and why it's already a must-have for Millennials and Gen Z.
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Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
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.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
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Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
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Man wanted for murder breaks leg trying to flee from U.S. Marshals
Charles Ray Blevins, 38, allegedly shot and killed a man while on parole in 2019.
What to know about federal executions as DOJ seeks death penalty for Mangione
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases.
Man accused of trying to kill Kavanaugh intends to plead guilty, court docs show
Nicholas Roske was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun and a knife in 2022.
Adams reacts to judge dismissing case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams touted a judge's decision to dismiss his federal corruption case with prejudice. Adams faced several counts of bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
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Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
Aisha Bowe prepares for liftoff
Aisha Bowe, a former NASA rocket scientist and tech founder, will become the first person of Bahamian heritage to travel to space. She joins Gayle King and an all-female Blue Origin crew launching April 14 and joins "CBS Mornings' to talk about how she is preparing.
"City-killer" asteroid has slim chance of striking moon, experts say
The 2024 YR4 asteroid has a near-zero chance of striking Earth, but a slim chance of hitting the moon, new research says.
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope releases its first images
The first images captured by NASA's SPHEREx space telescope showed tens of thousands of stars and galaxies.
Wilmore, Williams on space stay
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are sharing more details about their experience in space aboard the International Space Station after their time in Boeing's Starliner capsule. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the pair about their journey.
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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 troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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World reacts to Trump's sweeping tariffs
President Trump's major tariff announcement on Wednesday led to a Thursday meltdown on Wall Street and backlash across the globe. CBS News reports.
Cornell William Brooks on Trump's DEI fight
President Trump's Department of Education said Thursday that at-risk institutions could lose federal funding if they continue DEI policies. Former NAACP President Cornell William Brooks joins "CBS Evening News" with his thoughts on the administration's demand.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump's tax cuts
The Senate is considering extending President Trump's tax cuts from 2017, at a cost of $4.5 trillion over the next decade. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson examines the budget question.
Hurricane predictions come amid NOAA layoffs
The latest hurricane forecast from Colorado State University is predicting at least four major hurricanes this season. That comes as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reels from massive budget cuts. Rob Marciano reports.
Deadly storms roll through Tennessee
Multiple people are dead after a storm brought tornadoes and relentless rain across the U.S. Wednesday. Nicole Valdes has more.