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Ivanka Trump granted security clearance, given West Wing office
Although Ivanka Trump won't have an official title, she's been given government-issued communications devices and security clearance
Dina Powell promoted to deputy national security adviser
Diplomats tell CBS News that both Powell and Jared Kushner will be directly involved in the U.S.-Saudi bilateral relationship
“SNL” enlists Scarlett Johansson to skewer Ivanka Trump
The biting humor of “Saturday Night Live” took aim at another Trump this week -- first daughter Ivanka
Report: Landlord for Trump's daughter and son-in-law is a billionaire suing the U.S. government
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner live in the Kalorama neighborhood in northwest Washington, D.C.
Ivanka Trump's influence
President Trump's speech to Congress Tuesday night had significant input from daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner. With Ivanka watching from the first lady's box, the president talked about policies his oldest daughter has championed. Jan Crawford reports.
WH clears Kellyanne Conway for "inadvertently" promoting Ivanka Trump brand
A White House ethics lawyer says Conway didn't act with "nefarious motive" when she plugged Ivanka's fashion line
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Rising star Christina Grimmie was killed by a stalker -- Ivanka Trump has been stalked, too -- "48 Hours" investigates the horrors of stalking and how CBS' "NCIS" star Pauley Perrette is fighting to change the laws to protect victims
Pauley Perrette, stalking victims, break their silence to help change laws
Rising star Christina Grimmie was killed by a stalker -- Ivanka Trump has been stalked, too -- "48 Hours" investigates the horrors of stalking and how CBS' "NCIS" star Pauley Perrette is fighting to change the laws to protect victims
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Ivanka at Supreme Court
Ivanka Trump listened to oral arguments at the Supreme Court Wednesday as a guest of Justice Anthony Kennedy. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has the details on why the president's daughter attended.
Ivanka Trump visits Supreme Court
She and her daughter were guests of Justice Anthony Kennedy
Senior Trump appointee out after critical comments
A member of the National Security Council had given a private speech criticizing President Trump's policies
Govt Ethics office: Discipline Kellyanne Conway
Last week, after Nordstrom announced it was dropping Ivanka Trump products, Conway made a plug for her in an interview on Fox News
Photo of Ivanka Trump sitting in president's chair raises eyebrows
“A great discussion with two world leaders about the importance of women having a seat at the table!” Ivanka Trump posted
For Ivanka Trump brand, Nordstrom may be tip of iceberg
Targeted by a boycott and snubs by top retailers, her clothing line faces challenges amid reported sales declines
Kellyanne Conway fallout
Leaders of the House Oversight Committee want an ethics review of White House aide Kellyanne Conway after she urged viewers to buy Ivanka Trump products. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris has the latest on the controversy.
Conway sparks ethics concerns
The White House says Kellyanne Conway, counselor to the president, has been spoken to about a possible ethics violation. Legal experts say Conway broke the rules, promoting the fashion line owned by President Trump's oldest daughter. A bipartisan letter from Congress is requesting a formal inquiry after Conway touted Ivanka Trump's business. Nancy Cordes reports.
Conway criticized
President Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway is under fire for promoting Ivanka Trump's brand during an interview. This comes after Nordstrom dropped the first daughter's line from their stores. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss this potential conflict of interest.
Conway's controversy
Critics from both parties blasted Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway after she urged viewers to buy Ivanka Trump's fashion line during an interview with FOX News. It was a possible violation of federal ethics rules. Nancy Cordes reports.
Conway accused of violating federal ethics rule
Federal employees are not to use public office for product endorsements. Conway, a top White House aide, went on Fox News and urged viewers to buy Ivanka Trump's products Thursday morning
Kellyanne Conway on Ivanka’s brand: “Go buy it today”
White House adviser plugged Ivanka Trump’s brand in TV interview, despite rules barring federal employees from endorsing products
Trump's Nordstrom tweet concerns
President Trump is defending his daughter, Ivanka, after Nordstrom cut ties with her brand last week. Despite the insistence by the fashion retailer that the split was over sagging sales, one expert says corporate America is now worried about being singled out by Mr. Trump. Alex Wagner reports.
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Nordstrom continues to maintain the severed ties with the Ivanka Trump brand has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with business
Trump's Nordstrom tweet
President Trump attacked Nordstrom Wednesday, days after the department store announced it would no longer carry Ivanka Trump products. The company said it was a business decision and had nothing to do with politics. Jericka Duncan reports.
"Unknown and unauthorized third party" has gained access to Gaetz depositions
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
Prosecutors urge judge to consider postponing Trump's sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey should continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Watch Live: SpaceX launches Super-Heavy Starship
President-elect Donald Trump is hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.
Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court
Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022.
How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees
The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.
Moscow says Ukraine fired 6 American ATACMS missiles into Russia
Russia's defense ministry says Ukraine launched its first attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles days after Biden gave Kyiv permission to fire the weapons deeper into Russia.
Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader with GOP set to retain control
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
Mace introduces anti-transgender bathroom bill for Capitol Hill
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride became the first transgender person elected to Congress when she won the race for Delaware's only House seat two weeks ago.
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H&R Block, Intuit drop on report that Musk's DOGE may develop a tax app
H&R Block, Intuit stock dropped amid a report that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency may develop a tax filing app.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court
Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.
Prosecutors urge judge to consider postponing Trump's sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
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H&R Block, Intuit drop on report that Musk's DOGE may develop a tax app
H&R Block, Intuit stock dropped amid a report that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency may develop a tax filing app.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Trump will nominate transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary
Trump has picked Howard Lutnick, a crypto enthusiast and the head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, to be commerce secretary.
Shake Shack will soon be served on Delta flights. But there's a catch.
Only some passengers will be able to eat their favorite burgers in the skies through a partnership between Delta and Shake Shack.
Arthur Frommer, famed travel guide innovator, has died at 95
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
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Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022.
Race to take over DNC has begun after devastating 2024 losses
Martin O'Malley and Ken Martin have both jumped in the race for DNC chair, while others are exploring runs.
Trump will nominate transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary
Trump has picked Howard Lutnick, a crypto enthusiast and the head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, to be commerce secretary.
Prosecutors urge judge to consider postponing Trump's sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Trump assassination task force issues subpoenas for ATF testimony
The Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump on Monday issued subpoenas to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for testimony from two ATF employees regarding the response to the July 13 assassination attempt.
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Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
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Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Dozens fall ill with norovirus on month-long cruise
Over 50 passengers and 15 crew members reported being ill with norovirus on a month-long cruise on the Coral Princess.
Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
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Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Jennifer Lawrence, Malala Yousafzai team up for new film about Afghan women
Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai join Afghan filmmaker Sahra Mani to reveal the struggles of women living under Taliban rule in the documentary, "Bread & Roses."
132 hamsters reportedly broke loose on a plane, forcing it out of service
Portugal's TAP airlines reportedly had to take a plane out of service for days to scour the aircraft for hamsters that got out of their cages.
Moscow says Ukraine fired 6 American ATACMS missiles into Russia
Russia's defense ministry says Ukraine launched its first attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles days after Biden gave Kyiv permission to fire the weapons deeper into Russia.
Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on suspicion of rape
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."
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"Gladiator II" actors talk sequel, preparations and more
Actors Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger talk about the upcoming release of "Gladiators II," 25 years after the original "Gladiator" movie, and what it was like working with director Ridley Scott.
Sarah Gelman on best holiday cookbooks
Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman shares her top cookbook recommendations to help you create festive and comforting meals this holiday season.
Joey McIntyre on new holiday rom-com
New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre steps into Christmas as the star of "Jingle Bell Love," a holiday rom-com premiering on Roku.
Danny Trejo trades action for archaeology
In his new series "Mysteries Unearthed," Danny Trejo explores some of the world's most fascinating historical finds with experts and historians.
Keke Palmer talks lessons from Hollywood
Keke Palmer joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new memoir "Master of Me" which explores her journey in entertainment and the secrets to shaping her own narrative.
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Google's Chrome browser could be sold
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
How this new car runs without gas or electricity
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
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.
"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
Meta facing courtroom battle
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
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Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Long-term effects of Trump plans for oil, gas
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
How climate change impacts the economy
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
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Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court
Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.
Chicago owed nearly $20 million in police overtime for special events
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Testimony could end soon in Laken Riley trial
Witness testimony could come to an end as soon as Tuesday in the murder trial of Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. CBS News producer Jared Eggleston has more on the case.
Video shows Las Vegas dad who called 911 killed by police in his home
The family of Brandon Durham is pushing for answers after he was shot by a police officer after calling for help.
Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on suspicion of rape
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."
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SpaceX launches Super-Heavy Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump is hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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Trump sentencing could be in limbo for years
President-elect Donald Trump might have to wait until his presidency is over before he's sentenced for his New York "hush money" conviction. CBS News Supreme Court and legal producer Catherine Cole has more.
How likely are the major "DOGE" cuts
President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, has vowed to cut $2 trillion in government spending. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at how realistic that promise is.
Inside SpaceX Starship rocket's latest test
President-elect Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk are expected to be watching when the sixth test flight of the Super Heavy-Starship is launched Tuesday. CBS News space consultant William Harwood has more.
What we know about breach of Gaetz depositions
An "unknown and unauthorized third party" gained access to several depositions relating to various investigations into Matt Gaetz, CBS News has learned. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and some of the other top news on Capitol Hill.
Trump makes commerce, transportation picks
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnik to be his commerce secretary and former Wisconsin congressman-turned Fox host Sean Duffy to be secretary of transportation. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more on Trump's latest Cabinet choices and his ongoing push for the confirmation of Matt Gaetz as attorney general.