Previewing Kristi Noem's confirmation hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, will have her Senate confirmation hearing Friday. CBS News political reporter Olivia Gazis reports on what to expect.
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Full interview: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 22, 2024.
Trump administration picks blitz Capitol Hill
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are expected back on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning as they are looking to garner more Senate support ahead of their confirmation hearings. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Trump eyes Noem for Homeland Security chief
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. Weijia Jiang has more on Trump's potential cabinet picks.
What to expect from Rubio's foreign policy
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his secretary of state. He also reportedly tapped South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee for key administrative roles. CBS News political director Fin Gomez explains the reasoning behind his picks.
Rubio, Noem poised to serve in 2nd Trump term
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet is quickly taking shape. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem are expected to be tapped as the next secretary of state and Homeland Security secretary, respectively. CBS News' Major Garrett and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
What we know about Trump's team picks
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio are the latest expected picks for President-elect Donald Trump's second term. CBS News' Jake Rosen breaks down what's confirmed so far.
Rubio, Waltz and Noem may join Trump
President-elect Donald Trump's team is taking shape with Sen. Marco Rubio expected to be tapped as Secretary of State and and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Trump also announced he will pick Florida Rep. Michael Waltz as his national security adviser. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest on Trump's transition into his second term.
Loyalty key for Trump administration picks
President-elect Donald Trump has been busy making staffing choices for his incoming administration, focusing on people who have shown loyalty to him. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Rubio, Noem tapped for Trump cabinet
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem are expected to be nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be his secretary of state and secretary of Homeland Security, sources tell CBS News. CBS News campaign reporter Libby Cathey has the latest on how the upcoming Trump administration is taking shape.
Gov. Kristi Noem banned from more of South Dakota after tribes vote
Several tribes have banned South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem over comments she made about tribal leaders benefitting from drug cartels.
John Dickerson on the politics of lying
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is in trouble for telling the truth about what she did to her dog and lying about what she didn't do on the world stage. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson explains.
Trump back in court after donor retreat
Former President Donald Trump returned to court Monday for his New York criminal trial on the heels of a private retreat for campaign donors in Mar-a-Lago over the weekend. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest.
Gov. Kristi Noem faces questions about false claim she met Kim Jong Un
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem would not answer a question about whether the meeting with the North Korean leader actually occurred.
Trump courts donors at Florida retreat
With just six months to go until the presidential election, former President Donald Trump spent the weekend courting donors and potential vice presidential contenders at a private retreat in Florida. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Kristi Noem on criticisms over new book
Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem talks about her recently released book, "No Going Back." It includes stories from her time as a governor and congresswoman, and some that have drawn criticism, including one about her killing a hunting dog.
Noem: "I want the truth to be out there" about killing her dog
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem tells "Face the Nation" that her forthcoming book has been "edited" after her claim about meeting Kim Jong Un turned out to be false. She also said that she shared a story about killing her 14-month-old dog Cricket because "I want the truth to be out there."
5/5: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem kicks off her book tour after the viral excerpt about shooting a dog to death. Plus, Margaret Brennan speaks to Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan.
Kristi Noem defends decision to kill dog
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is facing backlash after revealing in a book that she shot and killed her 14-month-old dog. Semafor politics reporter Shelby Talcott and CBS News political director Fin Gómez join with analysis.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addresses dog killing controversy
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem writes about killing her dog in new book
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
Kristi Noem sued over viral endorsement of Texas dentists
Governor Kristi Noem is now facing a lawsuit over her viral social media video promoting a cosmetic dental office in Texas.
S.D. Gov. Kristi Noem posts infomercial-style plug for Texas dental group
It was unclear whether an infomercial-style video posted on X by South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was designed to boost her apparent bid to become Donald Trump's running mate.
Kristi Noem calls on Haley to exit 2024 race
Several prominent Republicans have been floated to join the Trump ticket as his vice president. One of them is South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem. Noem joins CBS News to discuss the state of the 2024 race on Super Tuesday.
Potential Trump VP picks speaking at CPAC
Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland on Saturday as South Carolina voters head to the polls for that state's GOP primary. CBS News campaign reporter Allison Novelo breaks down the latest at the conservative political gathering.
Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
Biden to deliver public remarks today, first since leaving office
Former President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first public address since leaving office, speaking at a Chicago conference focused on protecting Social Security.
Trump says he would "love to" send "homegrown criminals" to foreign prisons
President Trump says "we are looking into" how to send Americans to foreign prisons.
Gayle King says she can "take on anything" after space journey
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
Ukraine unveils its own Russian drone killer as U.S. backing wanes
Russia has peppered Ukraine with exploding drones for years. Now, worried about continued U.S. support, Kyiv is putting hope in a new, domestically made drone-killer.
Do you know what you pay in taxes? Here's what Americans pay the IRS.
Most Americans don't know their own tax rate or what others pay to the IRS, yet most feel their taxes are too high.
U.S. military tracks Russian warplanes flying near Alaska
The U.S. military has reported Russian military activity near Alaska several times in recent months.
Man shoots and kills charging grizzly bear in Montana, officials say
Montana officials said the animal was a 250-pound adult female with "no history of conflict."
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Trump says he would "love to" send "homegrown criminals" to foreign prisons
President Trump says "we are looking into" how to send Americans to foreign prisons.
Man shoots and kills charging grizzly bear in Montana, officials say
Montana officials said the animal was a 250-pound adult female with "no history of conflict."
Biden to deliver public remarks today, first since leaving office
Former President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first public address since leaving office, speaking at a Chicago conference focused on protecting Social Security.
To Peep or not Peep? The Easter holiday treat evokes strong reactions.
Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
2 injured hikers rescued from remote Arizona desert in separate incidents
Federal agents rescued two injured hikers who were stranded in remote parts of the Arizona desert, in separate incidents over the weekend.
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To Peep or not Peep? The Easter holiday treat evokes strong reactions.
Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
How to request a tax extension from the IRS
Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
Do you know what you pay in taxes? Here's what Americans pay the IRS.
Most Americans don't know their own tax rate or what others pay to the IRS, yet most feel their taxes are too high.
Imports of computer chips, pharmaceuticals probed by Trump administration
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
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Trump says he would "love to" send "homegrown criminals" to foreign prisons
President Trump says "we are looking into" how to send Americans to foreign prisons.
Biden to deliver public remarks today, first since leaving office
Former President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first public address since leaving office, speaking at a Chicago conference focused on protecting Social Security.
Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
Fewer women left their states to get abortions in 2024, survey finds
Fewer people crossed state lines to obtain abortions in 2024 than a year earlier, a Guttmacher Institute survey has found. The number of abortions in clinics rose slightly, the survey shows.
Imports of computer chips, pharmaceuticals probed by Trump administration
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
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Analysis: 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed
More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
Study projects how much cancer is caused by CT scans
A new study is projecting how radiation from computed tomography imaging, or CT scans, could lead to future cancers.
Ex-FDA official: RFK Jr.'s autism claims could give "people false hope"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Friday that new research will find the cause of the "autism epidemic" by September. Dr. Peter Marks, the former top vaccines official at the Food and Drug Administration, warns on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "giving people false hope is something you should never do."
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
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Woman dead, client critical after cryotherapy session goes wrong
One woman died and another was hospitalized in critical condition due to a nitrogen leak from a cold chamber, French investigators said.
Ukraine unveils its own Russian drone killer as U.S. backing wanes
Russia has peppered Ukraine with exploding drones for years. Now, worried about continued U.S. support, Kyiv is putting hope in a new, domestically made drone-killer.
Ancient buried treasure unearthed by metal detectorists in Transylvania
A trove of buried treasure that metal detectorists recently discovered in Transylvania once belonged to an ancient people that inhabited the region in modern-day Romania.
U.N. condemns Israel as 2nd Gaza hospital hit in space of just 3 days
Gaza health officials say an Israeli strike on a field hospital killed a medic two days after another attack disabled the enclave's last functioning critical care facility.
U.S. military tracks Russian warplanes flying near Alaska
The U.S. military has reported Russian military activity near Alaska several times in recent months.
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New documentary looks at the Carter family
In the new Paramount+ documentary "The Carters: Hurts to Love You," Aaron Carter's twin sister, Angel Carter Conrad, and director Soleil Moon Frye reflect on how addiction, mental health struggles and the pressures of fame affected Aaron and Nick Carter and their siblings.
Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris jewelry theft trial, lawyer says
The trial stems from a jewelry heist in October 2016 during which Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her luxury Paris apartment by masked men.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
David Oyelowo on "Government Cheese"
Award-winning actor David Oyelowo joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his latest role in "Government Cheese," where he plays a formerly incarcerated man trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family. The show marks his first major comedy role.
Aaron Carter faced "tremendous pressure" as a child star, sister says
Angel Carter, the twin sister of the late Aaron Carter, opened up about her brother's struggles growing up as a child star in a new Paramount+ documentary.
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Gayle King on experiencing zero gravity
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King shares what it felt like to float in space during her Blue Origin flight.
Why FTC alleges Meta is an illegal monopoly
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Monday in the Federal Trade Commission's landmark antitrust trial against the tech company. Kenneth Dintzer, a partner at Crowell & Moring and the former senior trial counsel at the Justice Department's antitrust division, joins "CBS Morning News" to discuss.
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.
Why the FTC says Meta is an illegal monopoly
Opening statements began Monday in one of the most highly-anticipated trials in the tech world, the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust suit against Meta. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mark Zuckerberg called to testify in Meta's antitrust trial
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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Weinstein's retrial begins in New York
Jury selection began Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York after the state's highest court overturned his 2020 rape conviction. CBS News New York reporter Christina Fan has the details.
Man detained in Caribbean for famed crime reporter's 2021 murder
Authorities detained a man "who played a leading role" in the high-profile murder of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, prosecutors said.
Pennsylvania arson suspect's alleged plans
The suspect tied to a fire at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence could be in court as soon as Wednesday. State authorities say 38-year-old Cody Balmer is currently hospitalized for a medical event "not connected to Sunday's incident." Police say Balmer planned to beat Governor Shapiro with a hammer if he found him. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Gravedigger arrested for reselling burial sites after removing corpses
Police also believe the ex-worker took valuables, such as gold jewelry, from the bodies of those to be buried.
Couple arrested for selling exotic cats including white tigers and puma
The couple is suspected of raising desert lynxes and servals, a wild cat native to Africa, as well as hybrid species created by crossing these breeds with domestic cats, police said.
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Gayle King says she can "take on anything" after space journey
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
Dying star's "previously unseen layers" visible in new NASA image
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has given astronomers a detailed, never-before-seen look at a dying star.
Gayle King on spaceflight after launch
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and an all-women crew blasted off from West Texas on a Blue Origin rocket for a roughly 10-minute journey to the edge of space on Monday. King later spoke about what surprised her during the flight. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Blue Origin's latest space tourism step
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King was among the historic six-women crew for Monday's Blue Origin flight to the edge of space. Mark Strassmann reports on the launch and what it means for space tourism.
Highlights of Gayle King's Blue Origin flight
Watch highlights of "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King's historic Blue Origin spaceflight with an all-women crew, from the launch to when the capsule safely touched down in West Texas.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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Weinstein's retrial begins in New York
Jury selection began Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York after the state's highest court overturned his 2020 rape conviction. CBS News New York reporter Christina Fan has the details.
Gayle King on whether she'd go to space again
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, along with five other members of an all-female crew, blasted off to the edge of space in a Blue Origin rocket on Monday. After landing, King described her experience and the peaceful view of Earth. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more.
Where Maryland man's deportation case stands
The lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia and the Justice Department are set to meet at a federal court Tuesday after El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said he won't send the mistakenly deported Maryland man back to the U.S. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Camilo Montoya-Galvez have more on the case and other political news.
DHS arrests man at citizenship appointment
Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian man who was involved in protests at Columbia University, was taken into custody by the Department of Homeland Security when he arrived at a citizenship interview in Vermont on Monday, his attorneys say. CBS News' Lilia Luciano brings us the latest.
Suspect arraigned in Pennsylvania arson attack
A man accused of intentionally setting Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence on fire was arraigned Monday night on charges including attempted murder and terrorism. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.