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Mike Morell on Trump
President Donald Trump is looking for a new national security adviser after ousting retired General Michael Flynn. CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell joins CBSN to discuss Trump's top candidates.
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President Donald Trump is looking for a new national security adviser after ousting retired General Michael Flynn. CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell joins CBSN to discuss Trump's top candidates.
Dozens of cities are urging a federal judge to continue blocking President Trump's travel ban. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is writing an updated travel ban. Paula Reid reports.
After a month as commander in chief, President Trump relished his return to campaigner in chief. He stuck to familiar themes at a so-called Make America Great Again rally in Melbourne, Florida. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
As deadly storms blasted the Pacific coast, parts of Southern California were hit with record rainfall and winds gusting at hurricane force; In New York City, an act of kindness is helping a brave little girl get her groove back and rediscover her confidence
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is unlikely to face charges in connection to his discussions of sanctions with the Russian ambassador to the U.S., sources tell CBS News. Jeff Pegues reports.
Sources tell CBS News that there is a "chill" in the transfer of intelligence between agencies and the White House, in part due to President Trump's criticism of the community; Charlotte McCourt, 11, felt compelled to follow Girl Scout law while selling the famous cookies: "I will do my best to be honest."
President Trump denied any contact between people connected with his campaign and the Russian government, despite various reports that such contact happened. He called the scandal a "ruse" to distract from Hillary Clinton's electoral loss. Jeff Pegues has more.
President Trump blamed the intelligence community and the media for the firing of his NSA Michael Flynn, and said Flynn did nothing wrong by discussing sanctions with the Russian ambassador before he was president. Major Garrett reports.
President Trump has undermined intelligence agencies in his comments about press leaks. Former national security official and CIA analyst Yael Eisenstat joined CBSN to discuss why Trump's comments are so dangerous.
President Trump lashed out at "illegal leaks" and "fake media" in his first public comments since National Security Adviser Mike Flynn's resignation. USA Today Washington Correspondent Paul Singer breaks down all of the latest political news.
From petition drives to mass rallies, new websites are recruiting people opposed to President Trump's policies to organize. Dean Reynolds reports.
During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump said he might be okay with a one-state solution in the Mideast conflict -- which would reverse decades of U.S. policy. Margaret Brennan reports.
Fran Townsend, a former Homeland Security adviser to President George W. Bush, told CBS News that the "stunning" number of intel leaks about the Trump administration will hinder various investigations if people don't feel confident to speak privately. Chip Reid has more.
Amid allegations of Russia's meddling in the election and an FBI investigation of Russia ties, experts are raising questions about Mr. Trump's motivations and connections. Jim Axelrod reports.
In his first public comment since firing his national security adviser Michael Flynn, President Trump lashed out against the FBI, NSA and the media. He also blamed the Flynn controversy on the Hillary Clinton campaign. Major Garrett reports.
In his first public comment since firing his national security advisor Michael Flynn, President Trump lashed out against the FBI, NSA and the media; Receding glaciers in Antarctica have led to an 85-percent decline in a major population of Adelie penguins
Federal judges have put President Trump's executive order on hold while they decide whether it is constitutional for the president to impose a temporary ban on refugees and immigrants from several predominantly Muslim nations. Paula Reid has the details.
President Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took a swing at golf diplomacy at the Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida; One rodeo tells the story of the forgotten cowboys and cowgirls of color
President Trump's national security adviser, retired Gen. Michael Flynn, is under fire for reportedly discussing U.S. sanctions on Russia with the Russian ambassador to the U.S. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
President Trump's National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is under investigation for contacts he had with Russia's ambassador to the United States before the inauguration. Flynn may have broken a 200-year-old law in the process. Jeff Pegues reports.
The White House is facing major questions after reports surfaced that National Security Advisor Michael Flynn privately discussed U.S. sanctions against Russia before Trump took office. Washington Post reporter Adam Entous joins CBSN with the latest.
Obama has pardoned prominent intel leaker Chelsea Manning, but unapologetic Snowden appears set to remain in Moscow -- and what about Julian Assange?
Outgoing National Security Adviser Susan Rice said China is our country's most consequential international relationship, one that has been threatened by President-elect Donald Trump saying he would reconsider the One China policy. Charlie Rose reports.
Gerald Seib, Wall Street Journal's executive Washington editor and chief commentator, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Justice Department's internal investigation into how FBI Director James Comey handled the probe into Hillary Clinton's private email server as secretary of state, and how Donald Trump's Cabinet picks have differing views from the president-elect.
Clapper and Lindsey Graham responded to Trump's tweets about the intelligence community and Assange
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
The Republican National Convention is occurring amid one of the most dramatic weeks in politics in history.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
A tree, located between the Trump rally shooter and the sniper team closest to him, may have impaired the team's line of sight, according to a CBS News analysis.
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
Terrell Davis and his wife, Tamiko, discussed the moment the former Denver Broncos star was handcuffed in front of his children and other passengers on a United Airlines flight.
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the sailors' court martial contained "significant legal errors that rendered them fundamentally unfair."
Millions of Americans absorbed a dizzying political news cycle this past weekend, a series of extraordinary headlines for an already divided electorate.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Millions of Americans absorbed a dizzying political news cycle this past weekend, a series of extraordinary headlines for an already divided electorate.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Old images of former President Donald Trump were recirculated on social media in the days after his attempted assassination to push false claims about his condition.
The committee's Republican chairman subpoenaed U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle as Republicans ramp up efforts to investigate the assassination attempt.
The popular cooler bags are back in stock at Trader Joe's stores today. Some locations are setting purchasing limits.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
Baby formula maker Reckitt said tornado damage to an Indiana warehouse could affect supplies of its nutrition products.
The dinosaur fossil of a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched 10 times its estimate at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday.
JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is getting a sales bump after the Ohio senator was picked to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
The Republican National Convention is occurring amid one of the most dramatic weeks in politics in history.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Millions of Americans absorbed a dizzying political news cycle this past weekend, a series of extraordinary headlines for an already divided electorate.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Old images of former President Donald Trump were recirculated on social media in the days after his attempted assassination to push false claims about his condition.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
The remains of a medieval palace that may have housed the early peoples between the 9th and 13 centuries was uncovered in Rome.
Jack Black said he has put all future creative plans on hold after Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about the Trump rally shooting.
Residents of a Toronto suburb tell CBS News they're worried a U.S. company may be emitting a cancer-causing gas in their community.
Britain's King Charles III donned a ceremonial crown and robe to give a speech opening the U.K.'s first left-leaning parliament in 14 years.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
The six people who were found dead this week in a Thailand hotel room are believed to have been poisoned, officials say. Investigators say they found cyanide in the cups of the victims, who have been identified as two Vietnamese-Americans and four Vietnamese nationals. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Nearly 17 pounds total of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine were found in the car. More than 1,610 pounds of illegal drugs were seized in the region last week, according to Customs and Border Protection.
A young gas station operator in Wisconsin was stabbed to death on June 12. Authorities have never named a suspect in the murder until now.
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders spoke on the second night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, recalling memories from her time as White House press secretary during the Trump administration. Sanders sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell on the third night of the RNC to reflect on her speech.
There is growing pressure on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, with warnings coming from top Democrats. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Former President Donald Trump took his seat at the 2024 Republican National Convention ahead of Kimberly Guilfoyle's speech. "I know the measure of the man that stands before us. Donald Trump will never stop fighting for you," said Guilfoyle.
Wisconsin, where the GOP has gathered for the 2024 Republican National Convention, is one of the most closely contested battleground states. According to a Marquette University Law School poll in June, Wisconsin voters are likely evenly split on President Biden and former President Donald Trump. Jessie Opoien, political reporter with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, joins CBS News to discuss.
CBS News has learned President Biden is considering sweeping changes to the Supreme Court if reelected. The proposals include term limits for all nine justices, an enforceable ethics code and a constitutional amendment eliminating broader immunity for presidents and officeholders. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the plan.