Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother
Babbitt was shot and killed by police as she breached a set of doors to the Speaker's Lobby in the House of Representatives on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Ashli Babbitt's mother on Capitol Hill
The mother of Ashli Babbitt, the woman killed by police during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, met with an aide to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the chairman of the House Oversight Committee. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the latest from Capitol Hill.
Proud Boys seditious conspiracy trial & more
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins us from Capitol Hill to discuss the trial of several Proud Boys on charges of seditious conspiracy related to the Jan. 6 riot. He also details a prestigious honor for the late Emmett Till and his mother, and the latest developments in the controversy surrounding Rep. George Santos.
Controversy over Jan. 6 video given to Fox
Democrats are raising security concerns after house speaker Kevin McCarthy handed over surveillance footage from the capitol riot to Fox News host Tucker Carlson and associates. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the video handover.
McCarthy gives Capitol riot video to Fox News
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy provided Fox News host Tucker Carlson access to thousands of hours of security footage from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Democratic lawmakers are condemning the move as a breach of security. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak with more on that and other stories making headlines.
McCarthy leads congressional delegation to the border
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy led a congressional delegation to the southern border Thursday. It's his first trip there since winning the gavel last month. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discussed the latest on immigration legislation efforts in Congress.
White House claims GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt
President Biden claims GOP policies would add $3 trillion to the national debt.
Yellen describes "catastrophe" that will result if debt limit isn't raised
The treasury secretary warned household payments on mortgages and auto loans would go up, and other payments to military families and seniors would not be made.
Biden lays groundwork for potential 2024 bid
The day after delivering his State of the Union address, President Biden hit the road Wednesday, speaking to union workers in Wisconsin. He used similar themes from the prior night, even calling out Republicans for their heckling. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang explained how the White House is categorizing his address to Congress.
Margaret Brennan on U.S.-China relations
President Biden is expected to address the strained relationship between the U.S. and China during his State of the Union address. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss that, plus the tone the president needs to strike on the economy.
Previewing Biden's 2023 State of the Union
President Biden will be delivering his State of the Union address Tuesday evening. CBS News' Nikole Killion is joined by two former members of Congress, Cheri Bustos, a Democrat from Illinois, and Fred Upton, a Republican from Michigan, to discuss what the the president will address and what lies ahead for the 2024 election.
Capitol Hill latest: Police reform, debt limit
Congressional Black Caucus members went to the White House Thursday for a meeting on police reform. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join "Red and Blue" to discuss that as well as the latest on debt limit talks.
FBI searches Biden's Rehoboth Beach home
President Biden met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Wednesday for the first time since his ascension. Meanwhile, the FBI conducted a search of the president's vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, but found no classified documents. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
Debt ceiling talks ongoing, McCarthy says
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met to talk about the debt ceiling just hours after Mr. Biden's Rehoboth Beach home was searched by the FBI in connection to the classified documents investigation. McCarthy said there was an opportunity "to come to an agreement" following the debt ceiling talks. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest updates.
Biden and McCarthy meet to discuss debt ceiling
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met Wednesday to discuss the standoff over the debt ceiling. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the meeting, as well as the FBI search of the president's vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Biden, McCarthy meet to discuss debt ceiling
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met Wednesday to discuss the debt ceiling and open the door for budget cut negotiations. David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss what it would take to balance the budget and what that would do to the economy.
Biden and McCarthy to meet on debt ceiling
President Biden will meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at the White House on Wednesday about the debt ceiling. The U.S. hit its debt limit last month, and officials have until at least early June to come to an agreement. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Santos temporarily steps down House committees
Rep. George Santos of New York said Tuesday he is recusing himself from serving on House committees until he clears his name. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses the latest.
Sen. Lankford on debt limit, immigration
Oklahoma Republican Senator James Lankford joins "Red and Blue" to discuss what he wants to happen in negotiations over the debt limit, and his concerns about the Biden administration's immigration and border policies.
Santos removes himself from House committees
Embattled New York Congressman George Santos told fellow House Republicans he is formally recusing himself from serving on committees. Santos is under scrutiny for his campaign finances and for falsifying his background. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on his decision and the response.
McCarthy on Santos leaving committees
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says it was "an appropriate decision" for Republican Rep. George Santos to recuse himself from serving on committees "until he can clear everything up."
Police reform, debt ceiling standoff
Lawmakers are facing renewed calls for police reform following the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on that plus President Biden's upcoming meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the debt ceiling.
Yellen: Defaulting on debt would be "catastrophe"
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Axios a default would cause a financial crisis while President Biden and speaker of the house Rep. Kevin McCarthy are set to discuss raising the debt ceiling on Wednesday. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice has more on where Republicans and Democrats stand.
Speaker McCarthy on debt ceiling
The Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy announced in an interview with "Face The Nation" that he and President Biden will meet on Wednesday at the White House. The two are expected to discuss lifting the debt ceiling and the Republican party’s financial priorities. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Biden, McCarthy to meet on debt ceiling
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are expected to meet this week to discuss the debt ceiling and how to avoid a default on the country's debt. McCarthy said he wants to find a "reasonable and responsible" way to lift the debt ceiling. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers from Capitol Hill to discuss.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Winter Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
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Trump called Sen. Tim Scott after lawmaker condemned image of Obamas
President Trump called GOP Sen. Tim Scott after the South Carolina Republican publicly urged the president to remove a reposted video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Republicans condemn Trump's racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Truck driver spends decades carving a scale model masterpiece of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost 1 million structures.
Heightened security from dozens of local, federal agencies ahead of Super Bowl
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
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See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
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White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
5 ways to find affordable care without health insurance
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
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Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
How the Olympics' Parade of Nations country order works
Here's what to know about the Parade of Nations in the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony and how the country order is determined.
See the best Olympic opening ceremony outfits of the 2026 Winter Games
As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes were on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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Bad Bunny set for historic Super Bowl performance
Coming off a historic Grammy win, Bad Bunny is gearing up to make even more history at this weekend's Super Bowl. The musician is set to be the first Super Bowl headliner to perform completely in Spanish. Leila Cobo, co-chief content officer at Billboard, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
Bad Bunny hints at halftime show surprises
Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican singer born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, told fans to expect a special Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. Nidia Cavazos reports on how the star is performing, and whether he'll have any surprise guests.
Bad Bunny set for historic halftime show
Bad Bunny will perform on the Super Bowl halftime stage on Sunday for an all-Spanish performance - a first at the big game. The six-time Grammy winner gave a preview ahead of his performance, saying, "they dont even have to learn Spanish. They just … it's better if they learn to dance."
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Super Bowl fans warned to keep drones at home with flights banned over big game
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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 will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Officials review new message in Guthrie case
Officials said they are "aware of a new message" in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance on Friday. Authorities have not given details on the contents of the message. Former FBI special agent FBI Doug Kouns joins CBS News to discuss.
Man spent decades making model of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost one million structures. Steve Hartman has the story.
Officials shut down man's free bus rides
After a licensed school bus driver finished his route, he decided to help after seeing lots of other children walking to school in the cold. As Tony Dokoupil reports, the offer was short-lived.
Olympics kick off with opening ceremony in Milan
The opening ceremony marked the official start of the 2026 Winter Olympics with celebrations at Milan's San Siro Stadium and at venues in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Seth Doane reports.
What to know about high-stakes Super Bowl security
With less than 48 hours until kickoff for Super Bowl LX, security preparations are already in motion. Kris Van Cleave has a preview.