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Ex-Secret Service official: Sources said agency had time to prepare

A.T. Smith, former Secret Service deputy director and CBS News national security contributor, tells "Face the Nation" that sources told him the agency had an "adequate amount of time" to prepare for former President Donald Trump's rally, while former Homeland Security official and CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd notes the importance of being "as transparent as possible" as conspiracy theories have begun to pop up online.

Jul 14
07:11

Eyewitness describes chaos at Trump rally shooting

In addition to former President Donald Trump, at least one person was killed and two others critically injured when a gunman opened fire at the former president's rally in Pennsylvania. Scott MacFarlane, who was at the rally, reports from the scene.

Jul 14
03:46

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna And Bipartisan Lawmakers Call For UAP Transparency

Rep. Moskowitz says Congress to investigate Trump assassination attempt

"I support the chairman's call for an investigation," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, told CBS News Miami.

Jul 15

Pennsylvania governor on Trump rally shooting

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro provided an update on the investigation into Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Shapiro said the shooting at the rally was "absolutely unacceptable and tragic." Maurice DuBois anchored a CBS News Special Report.

Jul 14
17:59

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Pennsylvania man killed at Trump rally identified: "Corey died a hero"

Corey Comperatore was shot while attempting to shield his family from the gunfire, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Sunday.

Jul 15

Biden receives briefing on rally shooting

President Biden denounced political violence after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during Saturday's rally in Pennsylvania. The White House said Mr. Biden and Trump had a "good, short and respectful" call following the shooting where the former president's ear was grazed by a bullet. A bystander was also killed. Senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.

Jul 14
02:57

Doctor at Trump rally says he tried to save wounded shooting victim

The physician, who wore a T-shirt soaked in blood, said the victim had a gunshot wound to the head and had fallen between the bleachers.

Jul 14

New details on Trump rally shooting suspect

Officials found explosive materials in the vehicle of the suspect who opened fire at Saturday's rally while former President Donald Trump was speaking on stage, a law enforcement source told CBS News. Homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more on what we've learned so far about the 20-year-old suspected shooter.

Jul 14
04:17

Maps show location of Trump and gunman at Pennsylvania rally shooting

The gunman who opened fire Saturday night at Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, was armed with an AR-style rifle, about 400 feet from the stage.

Jul 14

7/14: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation," a gunman opened fire at former President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday, sending a bullet grazing the former president's ear and killing a bystander. Scott MacFarlane, who was at the rally, reports on the chaotic scene, while Nicole Sganga reports that bystanders had reported a suspicious person ahead of the shooting.

Jul 14
45:56

Trump rally shooting shocks U.S. | Special Report

A shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday sent shock waves across the U.S. as lawmakers denounced political violence. Watch a CBS News special report on the investigation into the shooting as authorities learn more information about the gunman. Plus, we talk to eyewitnesses who share their firsthand accounts of the incident.

Jul 14
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Butler County DA reacts to rally shooting

Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the latest on the investigation into Saturday's Trump rally shooting.

Jul 14
02:34

What we know about Trump rally shooting probe

New details emerged overnight about the investigation into the shooting at former President Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A bystander was killed, two others were critically wounded and Trump said a bullet grazed his ear. The gunman was killed by a Secret Service sniper at the rally, officials said. CBS News 24/7 brings you the latest in this special coverage on Sunday morning.

Jul 14
47:49

Poll: Trump maintains edge over Biden in battlegrounds on eve of GOP convention

Nationally, about half of Democrats continue to say Biden should step aside as nominee in the wake of his poor debate performance against Trump in June.

Jul 14

Authorities search Trump rally shooter's home

Investigators are searching the home of the Trump rally gunman who the FBI identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Anna Schecter Zigler, senior coordinating producer for CBS News and Stations' Crime and Public Safety Unit, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the ongoing investigation.

Jul 14
03:22

Secret Service Says Trump Is 'Safe' After 'Incident' At Rally

What we know about the Trump rally shooter

Former President Trump was injured in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI has identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.

Jul 17

Trump says bullet "pierced the upper part of my right ear" at rally

"I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin," former President Trump wrote.

Jul 14

Possible shots fired at Trump Rally

The Secret Service says former President Donald Trump is safe after he was rushed from a rally stage Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, after shots were possibly fired at the campaign event. "CBS Weekend News" anchor Adriana Diaz and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa report.

Jul 13
09:52

Pennsylvania lawmakers rally behind Biden

Some Pennsylvania Democrats are standing by President Biden as party members express doubt that the president has what it takes to win in November. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Hogan Gidley join "America Decides" to discuss.

Jul 8
08:04

Biden says "we must unite America again" in speech at Philadelphia church

President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.

Jul 7

1 person killed, 8 injured in mass shooting in Philadelphia

Police said an adult was killed and eight other people, some of them teenagers, were hurt in a shooting in Philadelphia on July 4.

Jul 5

Voters sound off on inflation

Many Americans say for the last couple of years, their finances either haven't changed or have gotten worse, according to CBS News polling. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with George Fleur, a landscaper in Shohola, Pennsylvania, and Taliah Ayers, a caregiver in Atlanta, Georgia, about how inflation is playing a role in their 2024 presidential pick.

Jul 4
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First lady Jill Biden courts Latino voters

First lady Jill Biden traveled to the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Tuesday to meet with local Latino residents. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the details.

Jul 2
03:29

Rep. Boyle on Biden's path in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania was key to President Biden's 2020 win, and it's just as critical this time. Rep. Brendan Boyle, one of the Keystone State's Democratic congressmen the president sees and speaks with most often, joins "America Decides" to discuss what Mr. Biden needs to do to win the battleground state in 2024.

Jun 25
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Harris, Jill Biden to visit battleground states to campaign on abortion rights

President Biden's campaign will mobilize voters on the issue of abortion to mark two years since the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Jun 22

House conservatives revolt over GOP-backed spending bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.

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Stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025

The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.

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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points. Here's what to know.

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House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report

The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.

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Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to TikTok ban

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.

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New details of Captagon drug trade exposed with Assad regime's collapse

A CBS News team gained access to a site outside Damascus which holds the precursor chemicals for Captagon, one of the most popular street drugs in the Middle East and beyond.

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Paris Hilton's bill to protect minors at residential treatment facilities heads to president's desk

The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.

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NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.

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CDC confirms first severe bird flu case in the U.S.

A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.

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Teen victim of deepfake pornography urges Congress to pass 'Take It Down Act'

Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.

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Stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025

The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.

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NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore, wearing Boeing spacesuits, depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 5, 2024.

Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?

Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.

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U.S. Mint announces 5 historical women on new quarters for 2025. Here's who.

It's the last year the American Women Quarters Program will put historical female figures on reverse side of coins.

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U.S. mulls ban on Chinese-made TP-Link routers over national security concerns

TP-Link routers could be banned in the U.S. over national security concerns, according to a report.

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Stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025

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U.S. Mint announces 5 historical women on new quarters for 2025. Here's who.

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U.S. mulls ban on Chinese-made TP-Link routers over national security concerns

TP-Link routers could be banned in the U.S. over national security concerns, according to a report.

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Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions

Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.

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Fed lowers rates by 0.25 percentage point, but expects fewer cuts

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.

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Teen victim of deepfake pornography urges Congress to pass 'Take It Down Act'

Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.

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Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions

Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.

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House conservatives revolt over GOP-backed spending bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.

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Paris Hilton's bill to protect minors at residential treatment facilities heads to president's desk

The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.

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U.S. begins to retaliate against China over hack of telecom networks

The Commerce Department's action is a direct response to China's infiltration of telecom networks earlier this year.

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What are seed oils and do they pose health risks? Here's what to know

Seed oils are making headlines, prompting fears around whether they can have negative effects on your health. Here's what to know.

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CDC confirms first severe bird flu case in the U.S.

A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.

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"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.

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2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apart

The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.

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Trump could target Affordable Care Act, Medicaid for cuts, experts say

Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.

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New details of Captagon drug trade exposed with Assad regime's collapse

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Prominent pro-Putin ballet star Sergei Polunin says he's leaving Russia

Ukrainian-born ballet phenom Sergei Polunin was rewarded for backing Putin's attacks on his native country, but he appears to have fallen from Moscow's graces.

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China continuing nuclear buildup, strengthening ties to Russia, Pentagon says

A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.

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The "Frankfurt Silver Inscription" shows the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.

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U.K. court clears seizure of millions in unpaid taxes from Andrew Tate

A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.

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The Grateful Dead, Kennedy Center honorees, reflect on the band's legacy

Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.

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Ben Schwartz and James Marsden join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their roles in the highly anticipated sequel "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," distributed by Paramount Pictures.

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Kennedy Center honors Grateful Dead

Dave Matthews, Leon Bridges and Derek Trucks led a star-studded tribute to the Grateful Dead at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Anthony Mason spoke with the band's three surviving core members about their journey to becoming one of the most influential bands in American history.

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Megan Thee Stallion asks for restraining order against Tory Lanez

Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.

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How Nikki Glaser is preparing for Golden Globes hosting gig

Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.

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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban

The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.

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Teen victim of deepfake pornography urges Congress to pass 'Take It Down Act'

Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.

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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.

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03:27

Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok

The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.

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FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week

FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.

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Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.

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Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says

World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.

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How climate change impacted 2024

From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.

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Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.

Dec 17

ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather

In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.

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Mangione expected to waive extradition, lawyer says

Luigi Mangione, the man indicted on murder charges in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to waive extradition back to New York, his lawyer said Wednesday. Mangione is currently in custody in Pennsylvania.

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New details emerge about teen shooting suspect

We are learning more about the background of a 15-year-old girl who authorities said opened fire Monday at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, killing two people and wounding six others. Ian Lee reports from Madison.

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Mangione's lawyer on extradition

An attorney for accused UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione said he plans to waive extradition to New York City this week. CBS News New York reporter Ali Baumen has the latest.

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The community in Madison, Wisconsin, held a vigil Tuesday night to remember those killed in Monday's shooting at a private Christian school. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more about the suspected shooter.

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School shooting suspect's family life

Investigators are learning more about the suspect in the Abundant Life Christian School shooting that occurred in Madison, Wisconsin. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.

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Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?

Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.

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NASA delayes return date for astronauts

NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.

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NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.

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Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again

Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.

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Starliner astronauts' return delayed again

Two astronauts who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for months will have to wait even longer to come home. Their planned returned was delayed once again on Tuesday, pushing their earliest return trip back to late March. Manuel Bojorquez has more.

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