Rep. Wesley Hunt on hisSenate campaign
Early voting is now underway in Texas for the 2026 primary elections. Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign to be the GOP Senate nominee.
Democrats
Hillary Clinton: "We have no links" to Epstein
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in an interview with our partners at the BBC, said the Trump Justice Department has not complied with the law requiring the release of all files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
How Jesse Jackson helped shape modern politics
Famed civil rights leader, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, died on Tuesday at the age of 84, his family said. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett looks back on Jackson's life. Then, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on Jackson's relationship with President Trump.
Hillary Clinton slams Trump over Epstein files
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused the Trump administration of a "continuing cover-up" over its handling of the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The comments came in a BBC interview released Tuesday.
Democrats send DHS counteroffer to White House
Democrats have sent a counteroffer for immigration enforcement reforms to the White House and Republicans as the partial government shutdown continues. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
NAACP president remembers Jesse Jackson
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson joined CBS News to share his thoughts on Jesse Jackson, the civil rights icon who died Tuesday morning at 84.
2/16: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Marco Rubio speaks at Munich Security Conference; Obama condemns ICE's "rogue behavior" in Minneapolis.
1/20: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump speaks to reporters about his one year back in office; Justice Department subpoenas Walz, Frey and Ellison in immigration probe.
Stephen A. Smith not ruling out White House run
Stephen A. Smith, a force of nature in sports journalism, told Robert Costa on "CBS Sunday Morning" he's not ruling out a presidential bid in 2028. Political strategists Rina Shah and John McCarthy join CBS News to discuss.
U.S. preparing for potential Iran operations
The U.S. military is preparing for potential operations with Iran if President Trump orders an attack. Iran's top diplomat has arrived in Geneva ahead of what is being described as "indirect" talks with the U.S. on Tuesday. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
White House in government funding talks
The partial government shutdown is now three days old. Democrats are demanding that federal immigration agents remove their masks, wear identification, operate without racial profiling, and receive a judicial warrant for arrests on private property. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Inside Democrats' demands for DHS reforms
Sunday marked the second day of a partial government shutdown impacting more than 260,000 government workers under the Department of Homeland Security across multiple agencies, including TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard. Democrats are calling for a ban on face coverings for immigration agents and for officers to display identification and wear body cameras. Willie James Inman has more.
Full interview: Sen. Thom Tillis
Watch Ed O'Keefe's full interview with Sen. Thom Tillis, Republican of North Carolina, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a portion of which aired on Feb. 15, 2026.
Tillis on GOP keeping House majority
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, who is not seeking reelection this year, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes the GOP will still control the Senate after the 2026 midterm elections, but "I have questions about the House."
Jeffries on changes to DHS
As a shutdown of DHS began this weekend, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Democrats are "willing to have a good faith conversation about everything, but fundamentally we need change that is dramatic, that is bold, that is meaningful and that is transformational."
Gov. Wes Moore on immigration
CBS News' new town hall series "Things That Matter" launches Sunday at 8pm with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, where Norah O'Donnell asks him about the rising cost of living, immigration and the future of the Democratic party.
Tillis on DOJ's Powell probe: "It's not cute"
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina is speaking out against the Justice Department's investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson and Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai join to discuss.
Rep. Wasserman-Schultz on DHS funding fight
Negotiations between Democrats and Republicans over funding for the Department of Homeland Security remain at a standstill with a midnight deadline looming. Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz of Florida joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Jeffries: No direct funding talks scheduled
Funding for TSA, FEMA and other parts of the Department of Homeland Security is set to expire Friday night with no deal in sight. CBS News congressional correspondent Nicole Killion reports.
Trump gives rally-style speech at Fort Bragg
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump visited troops and their families at Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Friday. CBS News White House correspondent Willie James Inman has the details.
Senators go on recess after failing to pass DHS funding to avert
A partial government shutdown is expected over the weekend after senators failed to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Some Republicans break from Trump on tariffs
The House of Representatives passed a resolution Wednesday night to repeal President Trump's tariffs on Canada. It passed 219-211, with six Republicans joining most Democrats to vote for it. Daniella Diaz, Congress reporter for NOTUS, and Tia Mitchell, Washington bureau chief for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, join to discuss.
Democrat in "illegal orders" video on court fight
A grand jury this week declined to bring charges against six Democratic lawmakers who recorded a video reminding members of the military and intelligence community that they had a duty to disobey an illegal order. Rep. Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire, one of the participants in the video, joins to unpack the legal saga.
Minnesota AG reacts to announced ICE drawdown
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is wrapping up with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set for the next week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more from Capitol Hill, where immigration officials and Minnesota leaders were testifying at a hearing on the immigration crackdown.
2/9: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Lawmakers spend day viewing unredacted Epstein files; Savannah Guthrie posts new video asking public for aid in mom's return.
Old Dominion shooter was imprisoned for trying to support ISIS, sources say
One person was killed and two others were hurt in a shooting on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, police said.
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Iran's supreme leader gives first statement as oil prices go up, markets down
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
What we know about the Michigan synagogue attack
The attacker rammed a vehicle into the synagogue and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
Senate fails again to advance DHS funding as tempers flare over stalemate
The Senate failed for a fourth time to advance a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, with no deal in sight.
What will it take for ships to brave the Strait of Hormuz again?
Energy prices won't ease up until the Strait of Hormuz is secure, experts say. Here's what it will take to get the oil flowing again.
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
FBI closes 2020 election fraud inquiry demanded by NV's top federal prosecutor
The FBI found only 38 non-citizens may have voted in the 2020 presidential election in the inquiry ordered by Sigal Chattah, Nevada's top federal prosecutor.
Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
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White House mulls defunding DOJ civil rights election observer program
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
FBI closes 2020 election fraud inquiry demanded by NV's top federal prosecutor
The FBI found only 38 non-citizens may have voted in the 2020 presidential election in the inquiry ordered by Sigal Chattah, Nevada's top federal prosecutor.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
What will it take for ships to brave the Strait of Hormuz again?
Energy prices won't ease up until the Strait of Hormuz is secure, experts say. Here's what it will take to get the oil flowing again.
What we know about the Michigan synagogue attack
The attacker rammed a vehicle into the synagogue and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
MoneyWatch
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Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
What will it take for ships to brave the Strait of Hormuz again?
Energy prices won't ease up until the Strait of Hormuz is secure, experts say. Here's what it will take to get the oil flowing again.
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
Lawsuit alleges David Protein understates calories and fat of its bars
Plaintiffs claim that David Protein bars contain "way more" calories and fat than what's displayed on the label.
Massive emergency oil release fails to stem investor fears
Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.
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White House mulls defunding DOJ civil rights election observer program
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
FBI closes 2020 election fraud inquiry demanded by NV's top federal prosecutor
The FBI found only 38 non-citizens may have voted in the 2020 presidential election in the inquiry ordered by Sigal Chattah, Nevada's top federal prosecutor.
Senate passes sweeping bipartisan housing bill, but House roadblocks remain
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
Dad of 3 felt forced to quit TSA job amid shutdown: "Family has to come first"
More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.
Clyburn, 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat, running for reelection
Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced Thursday he will seek an 18th term in Congress.
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Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Disease once linked to mining hits workers in countertops industry
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization hurdles
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
Investigation
There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
How do other countries view the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran?
CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
Paralympian Oksana Masters "on top of the world" after winning 22nd medal
Oksana Masters said she was shocked to win her 22nd Paralympic Medal in Milan.
Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet in Japan
The pipe, with a diameter of 11.5 feet, towered as high as 42 feet at one point, according to the Osaka construction department.
Strike in Strait of Hormuz may be message to U.S., analyst says
The strike appears to have come without warning, and shows that Iran and its proxies can target ships even without mining the Strait of Hormuz.
Entertainment
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Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
John Grisham on his first-ever spy novel
John Grisham, who has written 52 bestsellers, reveals the name of his new novel on "CBS Mornings" and talks about how writing about espionage compares to his legal thrillers.
Spoiler alert! Latest "Survivor elimination
The fourth contestant eliminated from "Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being voted off and playing the game again.
Misty Copeland on Timothée Chalamet comments
Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, said Timothée Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren't for opera and ballet and their relevance in that medium." Her response comes after Chalamet's comments on ballet and opera sparked backlash.
Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best supporting actor nominees
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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Memory chip shortage could raise tech prices
An explosion in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing is shrinking the supply of memory chips, which is having a major impact on the price consumers pay for everyday tech. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
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.
How Hollywood is grappling with AI
AI-generated artist Tilly Norwood and the company behind her released a new music video speaking directly to her critics. As AI evolves, Hollywood faces questions over legal protections, copyright infringement and human labor. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Details on Pentagon removal of Claude
CBS News exclusively obtained a Pentagon memo from earlier this month that went out to several senior defense leaders and commanders. It ordered the removal of Anthropic's AI technology from key national systems. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Science
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Crime
Michigan synagogue attacker had explosives in car
Security at a Michigan synagogue killed an attacker on Thursday after he rammed a car into the building, sources say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
What we know about the Michigan synagogue attack
The attacker rammed a vehicle into the synagogue and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
Sheriff describes attack at Michigan synagogue
Security staff killed an attacker who drove a car into a Detroit-area synagogue on Thursday, Michigan authorities said. Officials say one member of the security staff was injured, but no other victims were hurt. CBS News Detroit reports.
Old Dominion University confirms shooting
Two people were injured Thursday during a shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, according to an alert. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Old Dominion shooter was imprisoned for trying to support ISIS, sources say
One person was killed and two others were hurt in a shooting on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, police said.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Growing Up Behind Walls | Sunday on 60 Minutes
You rarely hear a hopeful story coming from Haiti. Sunday, Anderson Cooper reports on an orphanage caring for the country's most vulnerable children, giving them safety, stability, and a path to college.
Michigan synagogue attacker had explosives in car
Security at a Michigan synagogue killed an attacker on Thursday after he rammed a car into the building, sources say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
U.S. releasing 172 million barrels of reserve oil
The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it would release 172 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. James Bikales, energy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss what impact that may have on gas prices.
White House briefed on Michigan temple attack
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump has been briefed about the attack at a Michigan synagogue. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Sheriff describes attack at Michigan synagogue
Security staff killed an attacker who drove a car into a Detroit-area synagogue on Thursday, Michigan authorities said. Officials say one member of the security staff was injured, but no other victims were hurt. CBS News Detroit reports.