Biden pans "efforts to erase history" and takes veiled shot at Trump
The event celebrated Juneteenth at the historic Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas.
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Biden to speak at Juneteenth event in Texas
Former President Joe Biden is speaking Thursday night at a Juneteenth event at the historic Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more.
Former U.S. state official on Iran conflict
President Trump said Wednesday he hasn't decided yet if the U.S. military should join Israel's ongoing strikes on Iran. Wendy Sherman, former U.S. deputy secretary of state during the Biden administration, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Trump's lawyers blasts Dems over impeachment
President Trump's legal team kicked off their first round of arguments in the Senate impeachment trial on Saturday. His attorney's blasted Democrats, accusing them of trying to reverse the 2016 election. They say Mr. Trump did "nothing wrong" when he pressured Ukraine to dig up dirt on political rival Joe Biden. Nancy Cordes reports.
Sanders on the cost of his health plan
In a wide-ranging interview, Senator Bernie Sanders spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell about the impeachment trial of President Trump, the cost of his health plan and his relationship with Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton.
Sanders on health care, Biden and impeachment
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, Senator Bernie Sanders addressed questions about his health care plan, his criticism of Joe Biden and the impeachment trial.
Biden tells Ed O’Keefe to "calm down"
Joe Biden isn’t shying away from his feud with fellow Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. The two campaigns had dueling ads up on social media within hours of declaring a ceasefire. Ed O’Keefe asked Biden about the seemingly inconsistent strategies, and shares their peculiar exchange that followed.
Biden, Sanders appear to reignite feud
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders appeared to reignite a feud between their campaigns with new videos released Tuesday. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses the latest from the campaign trail.
House managers lay out impeachment case
After a marathon debate on the impeachment trial rules, Democrats are focusing on a crucial three days last July. They're accusing the president of trying to leverage the promise of military aid to Ukraine in an effort to smear Joe Biden. Nancy Cordes reports.
Sanders issues rare apology to Biden
Senator Bernie Sanders issued a rare apology to former Vice President Joe Biden after a newspaper op-ed by a Sanders surrogate accused Biden of having a "corruption" problem. Ed O'Keefe reports from Des Moines, Iowa, on the exclusive interview Sanders gave CBS News.
Democratic candidates celebrate MLK Jr. Day
In two weeks, the first votes in the Democratic race will be cast in Iowa, where tonight, there is no clear frontrunner. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Biden holds lead in South Carolina poll
We're less than six weeks away from the South Carolina Democratic primary, the fourth nominating contest in the 2020 election cycle. J.R. Berry, an anchor for CBS' Columbia, South Carolina affilliate WLTX, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the state of the race in South Carolina.
Biden leading with black voters
A new Washington Post-Ipsos poll finds 48% of black Democrats say they'd vote for Joe Biden. That compares to 20% who would vote for Bernie Sanders. Cleve Wootson Jr., a national political reporter for the Washington Post, joins "Red & Blue's" Elaine Quijano for a closer look.
Parnas implicates Trump in Ukraine scandal
Former Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas insisted he was working on President Trump's behalf when he pressured Ukrainian leaders to investigate the Bidens, while the president has denied even knowing Parnas. In addition to Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, Parnas implicated a host of officials who he says knew about the Ukraine pressure campaign. Nancy Cordes reports on the new evidence from Capitol Hill.
Cory Booker on lack of debate diversity
Cory Booker suspended his campaign for president this week, dropping the number of Democratic candidates for president down to 12. Tuesday, Booker joined "CBS This Morning" answering questions about the lack of diversity among the remaining candidates, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders' war of words, and the state of discourse in the country.
Warren and Sanders clash ahead of debate
The Democrats will hold 2020's first presidential debate Tuesday night in Iowa, where voters will make their picks in less than three weeks. Six candidates will take the stage, the smallest group of candidates to appear in any debate so far. And two of the candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, are trading words ahead of the event. Ed O'Keefe reports from Des Moines on what to expect from the debate.
Presidential campaign turns to foreign policy
Democratic presidential candidates are turning their focus to foreign policy amid rising tensions with Iran. Joe Biden is airing a new ad that touts his work on foreign affairs. Ed O'Keefe reports.
CBS News poll shows 3-way tie in Iowa
A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows a three-way tie between Senator Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden and Mayor Pete Buttigieg in Iowa. In New Hampshire, Sanders is in front, with a two-point lead over Biden. Ed O'Keefe reports from Iowa.
Democrats ramp up Iowa fight
The Democratic candidates were out in force in Iowa on Sunday with the caucuses just 29 days away. A new CBS News poll found that while 14 candidates remain in the race, Iowa voters seem most interested in just five of them. There is a three-way tie for first in Iowa, with Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg on top. Elizabeth Warren is fading and Amy Klobuchar is bumping up. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Democratic candidates react to Soleimani's death
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidates condemned the killing of Soleimani, but some warned that the decision to assassinate him could lead to war. Nikole Killion reports.
Dems focus on big money in politics
The race for the Democratic nomination has become a battle over big money in politics, with rivals zeroing in on a new target. The sixth Democratic debate featured a clash between candidates over the role that big-dollar donors should have in an election. Ed O’Keefe reports.
House to vote on articles of impeachment
By all indications, President Trump is about to become the third president in U.S. history to be impeached. By nightfall Wednesday, the House will vote on two articles of impeachment related to the president's request for Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and other Democrats. Nancy Cordes reports.
Graham: "I love Joe Biden, but none of us are above scrutiny"
The South Carolina senator responded to the former vice president's critical comments concerning questions about his son Hunter's affiliation to a Ukrainian gas company.
Democrats vie for endorsements in California
Doug Sovern, political reporter for KCBS Radio, joined "Red and Blue: for a closer look at how the Democratic primary race is shaping up in California.
Biden's fiery town hall: A moment of honesty for the candidate?
Our political panel breaks down the latest in the Trump impeachment probe and the 2020 Democratic presidential trail.
At least 11 killed in targeted attack on Jewish Australians, police say
At least 11 people were killed at a Jewish gathering on Australia's Bondi Beach, according to Australian government officials and police. One of two gunmen was also dead.
Person of interest in custody after Brown University shooting, officials say
Two people were killed and nine more were wounded in a shooting Saturday afternoon in a building on the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island, authorities said.
7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
Machado says "I absolutely support President Trump's strategy" on Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado said she's "absolutely" supportive of President Trump's strategy in the country.
Gunman in Syria who targeted U.S. troops believed to be ISIS infiltrator, sources say
The shooting happened during a mission by U.S. and Syrian forces in a historic central town near Palmyra on Saturday. President Trump and U.S. military officials attributed the attack to ISIS.
Zelenskyy to meet with Witkoff and Kushner for talks aimed at ending war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian, U.S. and European officials will hold a series of meetings.
Sen. Cassidy says "there's a deal to be had" on health care after failed Senate votes
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, said "there's a deal to be had" on a plan to address health care costs after a pair of bills failed to secure enough support to advance in the Senate last week.
Hamas confirms death of senior commander killed in Israel strike on Gaza
The military said it killed Raed Saad, described as one of the architects of the Oct. 7 attack, after an explosive device detonated and wounded two soldiers.
Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance
When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.
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Sen. Cassidy says "there's a deal to be had" on health care after failed Senate votes
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, said "there's a deal to be had" on a plan to address health care costs after a pair of bills failed to secure enough support to advance in the Senate last week.
Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance
When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.
What are the prospects for laid-off workers?
In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profits remain high. Business experts discuss the reasons why companies resort to layoffs.
Machado says "I absolutely support President Trump's strategy" on Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado said she's "absolutely" supportive of President Trump's strategy in the country.
Steps of Faith: How "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis and friends brought hope and charity to amputees
An annual fundraiser in Kansas City called Thundergong! has helped more than 2,000 amputees around the country pay for prosthetic limbs through the Steps of Faith Foundation.
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A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state
The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle.
What are the prospects for laid-off workers?
In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profits remain high. Business experts discuss the reasons why companies resort to layoffs.
Law prof sues Boeing, alleging exposure to toxic fumes on Delta flight
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
U.S. could owe businesses $168B if Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
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Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
Sen. Cassidy says "there's a deal to be had" on health care after failed Senate votes
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, said "there's a deal to be had" on a plan to address health care costs after a pair of bills failed to secure enough support to advance in the Senate last week.
Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, tthat aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
Machado says "I absolutely support President Trump's strategy" on Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado said she's "absolutely" supportive of President Trump's strategy in the country.
Transcript: María Corina Machado on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
The following is the transcript of the full interview with Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
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He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
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Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
Australia Hanukkah celebration targeted in antisemitic terrorist attack. What to know.
At least 11 people were shot and killed Sunday in a targeted attack on a Jewish holiday celebration, to mark the start of Hanukkah, in Australia's Bondi Beach.
Gunman in Syria who targeted U.S. troops believed to be ISIS infiltrator, sources say
The shooting happened during a mission by U.S. and Syrian forces in a historic central town near Palmyra on Saturday. President Trump and U.S. military officials attributed the attack to ISIS.
Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, tthat aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
Zelenskyy to meet with Witkoff and Kushner for talks aimed at ending war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian, U.S. and European officials will hold a series of meetings.
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Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue"
In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder.
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on "Song Sung Blue"
In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators who sang as Neil Diamond and Patsy Cline. Jackman reveals to Tracy Smith how he "discovered" his co-star (watching her sing on "CBS Sunday Morning"!) and their shared chemistry, while Hudson talks about playing a less glamorous role.
Jane Austen at 250: Celebrating a writer who still inspires new chapters
Enduring romances such as "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma" made the British writer one of the brightest names in literature – and the beloved subject of a yearlong celebration marking the 250th anniversary of her birth.
Jane Austen at 250
Her enduring romances, including "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma," made British writer Jane Austen one of the brightest names in literature – and the beloved subject of a yearlong celebration marking the 250th anniversary of her birth. Seth Doane visits Bath, England, the setting for two of the Regency Era author's six novels, and talks with Devoney Looser, author of "Wild for Austen." Doane also visits the set of a forthcoming miniseries inspired by Austen's characters, "The Other Bennet Sister."
What makes for a great Christmas song?
Musicologist Joe Bennett explains the common components of the most enduring Christmas songs, from "Jingle Bells" to "All I Want for Christmas Is You" – which inspires David Pogue to compose his own new holiday song.
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What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
College grads struggling to launch careers
New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's upcoming book "How to Start" looks at the difficulties of beginning your career. Kantor joins "The Takeout" to unpack some of the difficulties college students face, artificial intelligence and more.
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.
Trump targets state regulations for AI
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to prevent states from enforcing their own regulations on artificial intelligence. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump signs order to block state AI rules
Stocks dipped lower on Friday as tech and AI companies came under pressure from President Trump. He signed an executive order on Thursday to stop state regulation of artificial intelligence, arguing that a patchwork set of rules could hold the U.S. back from dominating the competition. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Person of interest in custody after Brown University shooting, officials say
Two people were killed and nine more were wounded in a shooting Saturday afternoon in a building on the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island, authorities said.
A "Survivor" finalist's mission to prove his late sister was murdered
"Survivor" 48 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Man who attacked, then rescued, ex-wife hoped to be her hero
Morgan Metzer survived a violent attack in her Canton, Georgia, home by an assailant she described as dressed in black and sounding like Batman. The only thing more surprising than the attack itself — was the suspect.
Gunman at large after Brown University shooting
At least two people have been killed, and eight others were critically wounded in a shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday. The gunman remains at large. Logan Hall reports.
2 dead, 8 injured in Brown University shooting
At least two people have been shot and killed at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, according to the city's mayor, Brett Smiley. He also said eight people are in critical, but stable condition. Jericka Duncan anchors this Special Report.
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"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
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Warner on Venezuela boat strike video
Democrat Sen. Mark Warner, one of a handful of lawmakers who has seen the video of the U.S. strike on a Venezuelan vessel, said "the idea of these two survivors hanging on to remnants of a boat and then America taking a series of additional strikes, the Congress needs to see it at the very minimum."
Cassidy on possible health care deal
After plans put forward by GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy failed in the Senate, Cassidy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "there's a deal to be had here -- we need to push for that deal."
Machado on Trump's Venezuela strategy
In Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado's first U.S. interview since winning the honor, she says "I absolutely support President Trump's strategy" in her home country of Venezuela as his administration has increased its pressure campaign to remove President Nicolas Maduro.
Person of interest detained in Brown shooting
Two students are dead and nine others wounded in a Saturday shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. A person of interest is in custody, officials said. Tom Hanson reports.
Open: "Face the Nation," Dec. 14, 2025
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado gives her first U.S. interview since being honored. Plus, Sens. Bill Cassidy and Mark Warner also join.