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In a historic day, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as the 116th justice and first Black woman on the nation's highest court. It follows a divisive term during which the court overturned Roe v. Wade. Jan Crawford has more.
She is the 116th justice to serve on the Supreme Court and its first Black woman.
In two final decisions, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday to allow the Biden administration to end Donald Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy and limit the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to regulate carbon emissions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discussed how both decisions could impact the current administration's approach to immigration and climate change.
Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as the newest Supreme Court justice in a ceremony that was live-streamed for the first time. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano with coverage and analysis of the breaking news.
Justice Jackson is the first Black woman to serve on the nation's high court.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be sworn into the Supreme Court on Thursday at noon, when Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official. She will be the first Black woman to serve on the high court. Jan Crawford reports.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be sworn in as a Supreme Court associate justice at noon -- just when Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official. Emmett Till’s family is demanding an arrest - after an unserved warrant was found 66 years later, charging Carolyn Bryant Donham in his 1955 kidnapping. And pack patience for any July 4 travel. Besides flights being canceled all week -- AAA says road travel is expected to hit an all-time high.
Jackson will be sworn in on Thursday at noon, when Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official.
President Biden noted the magnitude of the moment while celebrating Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation to the Supreme Court. Jackson also recognized she was making history, saying, "In my family, it took just one generation to go from segregation to the Supreme Court of the United States." Weijia Jiang reports.
"So many women of color now have a new role model to look up to as she serves on the highest court of the land," Obama said.
The White House celebrated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic confirmation to serve on the Supreme Court. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Harvard Law School professor Alan Jenkins spoke with CBS News following the event.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke at the White House alongside President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris the day after she was confirmed by the Senate for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. It has taken 232 years and 115 prior appointments for a Black woman to be selected to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. But we've made it! We've made it, all of us," she said. Watch her remarks.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will take her seat on the U.S. Supreme Court justice this summer once Justice Breyer steps down. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what this means for the court and the uncertainty surrounding President Biden's future judicial nominees if the GOP wins back control of the Senate.
With Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as the first African American woman to sit on the Supreme Court, "CBS Mornings" national correspondent Jericka Duncan discusses Jackson's influence with James Meredith, who won a 1962 Supreme Court case to become the first African American student at the University of Mississippi, and Madison Morgan, a 12-year-old Washington resident who asked President Biden to appoint her as the first African American woman on the Supreme Court.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman to be confirmed to serve on the Supreme Court. The accomplished 51-year-old mother of two garnered three Republican votes to join Democrats in backing her nomination. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
The Senate has voted to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first African American woman justice to serve on the high court in its 233-year history. Three Republicans joined Democrats in voting to confirm. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss this historic event.
The Senate voted 53-47 to confirm Jackson to the high court, with three Republicans joining all 50 Democrats to approve her nomination.
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Axios reporter Sophia Cai join "Red and Blue" to discuss the day's political news, including future Supreme Court confirmation processes, New York's attorney general seeking to hold Donald Trump in contempt of court, COVID concerns for top leaders in Washington, and as well as getting funding passed before the Easter recess.
Senators voted 53 to 47 to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Mola Lenghi to discuss the historic vote.
The Senate voted 53-47 to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the next Supreme Court justice. She will be the first Black woman to sit on the high court. Norah O'Donnell anchors a CBS News Special Report with reporting and analysis from Jan Crawford, Major Garrett, Weijia Jiang, Nikole Killion and Scott MacFarlane.
The U.S. Senate is expected to confirm Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday. If confirmed, she will be the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court when Justice Stephen Breyer retires. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Mola Lenghi discussed the historic vote with CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns.
With support from Democrats and three Republicans so far, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is expected to become the next U.S. Supreme Court justice. Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what this means for the Biden administration, as well as an upcoming Senate vote to suspend normal trade relations with Russia.
Ivanka Trump, former President Trump's daughter and one of his top White House aides, testified Tuesday before the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Elaine Quijano with the latest from Capitol Hill.
Ivanka Trump testified before the January 6 committee, and former Trump legal advisor John Eastman turned over emails the committee had sought. All that plus the latest on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination as she inches closer to the highest court. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red & Blue" to discuss that and much more from Capitol Hill.
The full Senate is expected to vote this week on confirming Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, and confirmation looks likely after two key Republicans' endorsement. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what to expect as well as the upcoming House vote to recommend contempt of Congress charges against two former Trump administration aides.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly-released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.
As record travelers prepare to fly for Thanksgiving, here's what to know about transporting food through TSA checkpoints.
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what they do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
McDonald's wants to make dining at its restaurants affordable for customers again with new value offerings.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what they do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
The amulet was found during an ongoing excavation project in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city near Karabük, Turkey.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.
Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, is accused of concealing that a solar energy project was being facilitated by an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.
Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.
Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over.
Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia
Ahead of the sequel's release, Connie Nielsen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping back into the world of Ridley Scott's epic saga and her character's emotional journey.
After overcoming years of personal struggles, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne is back with her first album in years. She tells Anthony Mason why her return to recording came as a surprise, even to her.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
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.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
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.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.
Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.
A judge on Wednesday found Jose Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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.
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.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
All eyes are on big tech and the business world as former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's announcement to withdraw from attorney general consideration reverberates across the U.S. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, has withdrawn from consideration as the findings of a House Ethics report on his conduct loomed before his confirmation. This comes as a police report emerges on alleged sexual assault by Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for secretary of defense. Axios' Margaret Talev and CBS News' Nikole Killion and Fin Gómez report.
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. CBS News' Major Garrett spoke to several senators about his confirmation process after Gaetz visited Capitol Hill to rally support.
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, has announced he is withdrawing from consideration. This comes after Gaetz visited Capitol Hill to rally support among lawmakers for his confirmation. Margaret Talev, a contributor at Axios, joins CBS News with more. Also, Olivia Rinaldi reports on the Trump team reaction.
FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were scheduled to take part in a Senate hearing on worldwide threats Thursday, but that hearing was canceled. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more on why.