2/1/2026: Minneapolis; The Far Side of the Moon; Boom Chicago
First, calls grow for an independent probe into Minneapolis shootings. Then, NASA's journey to the far side of the moon. And, the Amsterdam improv club behind comedy legends.
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Push for independent probe into MN shootings
Lawmakers are calling for an independent investigation into immigration enforcement tactics in Minnesota as members of the Trump administration face scrutiny over claims they've made.
Sen. Paul says DHS, ICE must "restore trust" after Minneapolis shootings
Lawmakers are calling for an independent investigation into immigration enforcement tactics in Minnesota as members of the Trump administration face scrutiny over claims they've made.
"Who Can You Kill?" | Sunday on 60 Minutes
"Who can you kill?" and "When can you kill them?" Those are questions Republican Senator Rand Paul is asking after the death of two people in Minneapolis at the hands of federal immigration officers. He's calling for an independent investigation. Scott Pelley reports, tonight.
Rand Paul criticizes Maduro capture
During Wednesday's Senate hearing, GOP Sen. Rand Paul pressed Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the U.S. military's operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Paul said the operation could be considered an act of war and thinks the Trump administration "is in violation of both the spirit and the law of the Constitution."
Sen. Rand Paul on Venezuela operation
Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican, spoke to CBS Mornings about Congress' role following the U.S. operation in Venezuela. He also addressed the Trump administration's comments on Greenland. When asked about the U.S. possibly using military force, he said, "it won't happen under my watch. I will do everything to stop any kind of military takeover of Greenland."
Face the Nation: Salvanto, Paul, Stefanishyna
Missed the second half of the show? Anthony Salvanto, CBS News director of elections and surveys, Sen. Rand Paul and Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Olga Stefanishyna.
Paul: Been "zero" briefings on Venezuela
Sen. Rand Paul, who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he has been "given zero, not one briefing" about the Trump administration's plan in Venezuela, which he said is because he is "skeptical of what they're doing."
Rand Paul weighs in on troops in Portland
Republican Sen. Rand Paul, the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that while he would "prefer not to have troops" in Portland, Oregon, he believes "there is a role if the states will not step up." He said he had not yet been briefed on the Trump administration's plans in Portland.
Paul, Vance clash over alleged drug boat strike
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky had some harsh words for Vice President JD Vance over the Trump administration's airstrike last week on an alleged drug vessel leaving Venezuela. Bloomberg Washington correspondent Tyler Kendall and NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Before Butler, Secret Service denied requests to bolster Trump's security, report says
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
Trump extends picnic invited to Rand Paul
President Trump posted on social media to invite Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul to the Congressional Picnic. The post came after Sen. Paul claimed the White House revoked his invitation following disputes over the Republican budget bill. CBS News' Nikole Killion has updates from Capitol Hill.
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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, says the House Republicans' healthcare bill will not pass through the Senate. "If we get what we got from Ryan - Obamacare light - he will not get the votes."
Rand Paul on health care
Senator Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, shares why he opposes the new version of the Senate health care bill with Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson.
Face the Nation, July 16
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Senator Mark Warner, Senator Rand Paul, and Jay Sekulow to discuss the latest on the Russia investigations and the new version of the Senate health care bill.
Sen. Paul: FBI should stay out of politics
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the Russia probes and the upcoming hearing to confirm Mike Pompeo as the secretary of state.
Open: This is Face the Nation, March 18th
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Bob Corker, Sen. Angus King, and White House Legislative Director Marc Short. Plus, we'll hear from the South Korean Foreign Minister about the potential talks with North Korea.
Rand Paul on Khashoggi murder
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, discusses how the murder of Jamal Khashoggi will affect the US relationship with Saudi Arabia with moderator Margaret Brennan.
Open: This is "Face the Nation"
This week on “Face the Nation,” moderator Margaret Brennan interviews California Governor Jerry Brown, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Elijah Cummings and Sen. Joni Ernst. Plus, a panel of incoming members of Congress discuss the issues they want to tackle.
Open: This is "Face the Nation," December 23rd
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Chris Coons, and Rep. Liz Cheney. Plus, we'll take a look back at all the news 2018 brought in our annual CBS News correspondents' panel.
Rand Paul defends troop withdrawal in Syria, Afghanistan: "Can the people who live there not do anything?"
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss General James Mattis' resignation and President Trump's decision to withdraw from Syria.
Budget bill would increase inequality, Nobel-winning economists say
Six Nobel laureate economists say GOP-backed "big beautiful bill" will hurt millions of Americans and weaken the U.S. economy.
Trump blasts Rand Paul over budget bill
President Trump slammed Kentucky Senator Rand Paul on social media over Paul's criticisms of Mr. Trump's budget bill, currently under review in the Senate. Several Republicans are hesitant about the current budget plan that recently passed in the House. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has updates.
How Senate GOP could change Trump budget bill
Senate Republicans will begin rewriting the House budget bill, which contains President Trump's economic agenda, this week. Former GOP Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas joins "The Takeout" to describe what it was like when that happened to him in 2017.
Senators probe budget bill
The Senate returned to Capitol Hill on Monday to debate the Republican budget package that some upper-chamber lawmakers are already critiquing. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
FBI releases new photos, videos of subject in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
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14-year-old girl allegedly zip-tied in raid, raising questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
FBI affidavit reveals new details about Fulton County elections office search
The new document revealed that the FBI's investigation was initiated following a referral from an attorney who worked to overturn the election results in 2020.
Lutnick defends visit to Epstein's island with his family
Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein released recently show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
Irish man held by ICE says he had U.S. work permit, fears for his life
Seamus Culleton says he's been held for 5 months in a "filthy" ICE detention camp despite a U.S. work permit and green card application.
"Fraud tourists" from Philly plead guilty to defrauding Minnesota programs
Two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to Minneapolis after a friend told them the taxpayer-funded programs there presented "a good opportunity to make money," pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Monday.
National Guard soldier leaves rifle in New Orleans bathroom
A National Guard spokesperson said the weapon was returned to the Louisiana National Guard "and the soldier and incident are being handled internally," CBS affiliate WWL reported.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Maryland mom plans to self-deport after her child died while she was in ICE custody
A Maryland mother is planning to self-deport after she was taken into ICE custody, causing her to miss her son's death.
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Democratic governors excluded from typically bipartisan White House gathering
A source familiar with the White House's planning said exclusion of Democrats from a formal business meeting was deliberate — President Trump did not want them there.
NATO to shift 2 commands from U.S. to European leadership
Two NATO Joint Force Commands led by U.S. officers will transition to be European-led in an apparent answer to President Trump's calls for Europe to contribute more to its defense.
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14-year-old girl allegedly zip-tied in raid, raising questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
The "K-shaped" economy will affect your 2026 tax refund
Tax refunds will be bigger this year because of the big, beautiful bill" act, with higher-income households set to reap the biggest checks.
Lutnick defends visit to Epstein's island with his family
Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein released recently show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
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The "K-shaped" economy will affect your 2026 tax refund
Tax refunds will be bigger this year because of the big, beautiful bill" act, with higher-income households set to reap the biggest checks.
Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
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Democratic governors excluded from typically bipartisan White House gathering
A source familiar with the White House's planning said exclusion of Democrats from a formal business meeting was deliberate — President Trump did not want them there.
NATO to shift 2 commands from U.S. to European leadership
Two NATO Joint Force Commands led by U.S. officers will transition to be European-led in an apparent answer to President Trump's calls for Europe to contribute more to its defense.
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14-year-old girl allegedly zip-tied in raid, raising questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
Lutnick defends visit to Epstein's island with his family
Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein released recently show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
Tom Malinowski concedes in special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's seat in Congress
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
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What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
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Irish man held by ICE says he had U.S. work permit, fears for his life
Seamus Culleton says he's been held for 5 months in a "filthy" ICE detention camp despite a U.S. work permit and green card application.
Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
King Charles says royals will help if police probe Andrew's Epstein ties
King Charles II says the royal family will support U.K. police as they look into a report that the monarch's brother Andrew shared secret info with Epstein.
Ukrainian Olympian says he'll defy IOC ban on helmet honoring war victims
The International Olympic Committee has barred a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet with images of fellow athletes killed in Russia's invasion.
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Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Trial over social media addiction in kids begins
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction in children. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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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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Epstein survivor on DOJ's handling of files
The Justice Department is facing bipartisan criticism over its handling of the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Danielle Bensky, an Epstein survivor, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Jury selection begins in Utah poisoning case
Jury selection is underway in the murder trial of a Utah woman accused of poisoning her husband and later writing a children's book about grief. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Ex-FBI profiler on new video in Guthrie case
Authorities on Tuesday released new surveillance images of a subject sought in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Mary Ellen O'Toole, former senior FBI profiler, joins CBS News to discuss what stands out.
Details on new images in Guthrie disappearance
The FBI on Tuesday released new photos from Nancy Guthrie's Nest camera that show a masked person on her doorstep. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have more.
Video shows subject at Nancy Guthrie's door
New videos released by FBI Director Kash Patel on X show a masked, gloved person approaching Nancy Guthrie's door. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Epstein survivor on DOJ's handling of files
The Justice Department is facing bipartisan criticism over its handling of the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Danielle Bensky, an Epstein survivor, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Subramanyam on unredacted Epstein files
Unredacted versions of Justice Department files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are now available for members of Congress to view. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia joins "The Takeout" to discuss what he saw.
Former NYPD detective on Guthrie case videos
The FBI on Tuesday released chilling new photos and videos of a subject in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Images recovered from her home surveillance camera show a masked individual on the front porch. Former NYPD detective Kirk Burkhalter joins CBS News to discuss.
Jury selection begins in Utah poisoning case
Jury selection is underway in the murder trial of a Utah woman accused of poisoning her husband and later writing a children's book about grief. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Ex-FBI profiler on new video in Guthrie case
Authorities on Tuesday released new surveillance images of a subject sought in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Mary Ellen O'Toole, former senior FBI profiler, joins CBS News to discuss what stands out.