5/22/18: CBSN Evening News
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Trump slams FBI over informant
President Trump had more sharp words Tuesday about the FBI's use of an informant within his campaign as it investigated Russian meddling. The secretary of homeland security made some surprising remarks about the investigation. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Trump fumes over FBI's use of informant during campaign
"If they had spies in my campaign, during my campaign for political purposes, that would be unprecedented," the president said
Trump demands review of Russia probe
President Trump is demanding a review of the FBI and Justice Department's Russia probe tactics. He wants to know if investigators infiltrated or surveilled his campaign. Julia Manchester, a reporter for The Hill, takes CBSN through the latest.
Trump wants to investigate the investigators
President Trump is demanding an investigation into the FBI's probe of his campaign's ties to Russia. Brooklyn Law School professor Miriam Baer. a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, joined CBSN with more on why she says the President's calls are unprecedented.
DOJ expands FBI probe
After an extraordinary string of weekend tweets by President Trump, the Justice Department agreed to dig deeper into allegations that the FBI spied on the 2016 Trump campaign for political purposes. Paula Reid reports.
WH confirms Trump meeting with top intelligence officials
He met with Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and DNI Dan Coats about his demand for DOJ investigation of possible infiltration of his presidential campaign
Trump demands DOJ look into whether FBI "infiltrated" campaign
The president's tweet follows a series of earlier missives in which he slammed the special counsel's probe
Trump financial disclosure
President Trump's annual financial disclosure form released Wednesday referred to the previously undisclosed reimbursement to his personal attorney Michael Cohen for a $130,000 payment Cohen made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The payment was made shortly before the 2016 election to keep Daniels quiet about an alleged sexual encounter with Mr. Trump a decade earlier. CBS News correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest development.
5/16/18: CBSN Evening News
Trump's reimbursement to Cohen revealed; 2 year old drummer shows off his talent
Trump financial disclosure released
President Trump released his financial disclosure form, which shows he reimbursed his personal attorney Michael Cohen. The news comes as a new lawyer for the president said the special counsel's office will not indict the president. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Giuliani: Mueller's team said a sitting president can't be indicted
The president's personal attorney also said he told Fox News President Trump reimbursed attorney Michael Cohen to get in front of the story
DOJ won't give Congress memo about scope of Russia probe
Meanwhile, President Trump has criticized the DOJ for withholding records from Congress
Rosenstein addresses "threats," says DOJ won't be "extorted"
"I can tell you that there have been people who have been making threats privately and publicly against me for quite some time," he said
Rod Rosenstein says DOJ is "not going to be extorted"
The deputy attorney general said he has faced public and private threats
Marc Short says Trump has "no intention" of firing Rosenstein, Mueller
"As far as I know, the president has no intention of firing these individuals," Short said
Comey memos: Trump asked for "honest loyalty"
President tweeted the memos "show clearly that there was NO COLLUSION and NO OBSTRUCTION"
Rosenstein tells Trump he's not a target in Cohen investigation
Cohen, the president's personal attorney, has been under investigation for months
Paul Manafort back in court, aims to drop charges in indictment
Manafort's attorney's hope to dismiss several charges in his indictment at Thursday's hearing
DOJ to allow Congress to access Comey memos
The GOP House chairman requested access to the memos in a letter last week
Senate won't take up bill to protect Mueller
McConnell said the bill was unnecessary and shot down hopes of a floor vote because Trump will likely not fire Mueller
AP fact check: Trump twists Comey's role in Clinton disclosure
Trump twists facts when it comes to former Comey's disclosure of a sensitive investigation into Hillary Clinton before the 2016 election
RNC deputy finance chair resigns amid reports of Playmate payoff
Michael Cohen, Mr. Trump's personal attorney, reportedly set up the $1.6 million payment to a Playboy model
Trump asked ally to challenge Mueller
A source tells CBS News President Trump ask them to go on TV and call for the president to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller. White House reporter Jacqueline Alemany joins CBSN to explain the latest on how the president is dealing with the Russia probe.
WH on special counsel
In a tweet Wednesday, President Trump blamed the special counsel's investigation into Russian meddling for poor relations with the Kremlin. NPR congressional reporter Scott Detrow joins CBSN to discuss the potential repercussions if the president fired Robert Mueller as well as House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision to step down at the end of his term.
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Witkoff says U.S. presented Iran with 15-point plan for potential peace proposal
President Trump warned Iran to make a deal on his terms "before it is too late."
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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
TSA forced to consolidate lanes, may have to close small airports
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
DOJ tells judge it incorrectly used ICE memo for immigration court arrests
Justice Department lawyers said in the memo that it was a "regrettable error" to cite the memo in monthslong litigation.
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Minnesota elections office subpoenaed in probe over state voter rolls, sources say
The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has been ordered to turn over certain voter records.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Census shows U.S. metro areas where growth slowed the most in 2025
Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
House Dem accused of stealing FEMA funds set to face rare ethics "trial"
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is accused of using part of the $5 million to bolster her campaign and on luxury goods.
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Senate GOP sends Democrats "last and final" offer to end DHS shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans have submitted what their "last and final" offer to end the DHS shutdown. Follow live updates.
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Minnesota elections office subpoenaed in probe over state voter rolls, sources say
The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has been ordered to turn over certain voter records.
Passengers describe surviving LaGuardia collision: "I'm a walking miracle"
Rebecca Liquori and Rachel Mariotti worked together to remove the exit door and help passengers off the plane after the deadly collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
Americans face calls to cut their energy usage as Iran war drags on
As oil prices surge, some experts are urging consumers to take energy-conserving steps like working from home or driving less.
Russia is helping Iran with intel to kill Americans, says top EU diplomat
Russia is providing intelligence support to Iran in the Middle East war to "kill Americans," Kaja Kallas said Thursday.
More than 100 daily high temperature records expected this week
As a searing heat wave slowly expands over the western two-thirds of the U.S., more than 100 daily temperature records are forecast through Sunday.
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Americans face calls to cut their energy usage as Iran war drags on
As oil prices surge, some experts are urging consumers to take energy-conserving steps like working from home or driving less.
As wealth taxes gain traction, Warren proposes levy on the ultra-rich
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill would raise taxes on households worth more than $50 million and on billionaires.
USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them.
With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.
Trump waives summer gasoline regulations to ease fuel prices
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
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Minnesota elections office subpoenaed in probe over state voter rolls, sources say
The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has been ordered to turn over certain voter records.
Kennedy Center announces Bill Maher will receive Mark Twain Prize
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, whose board is filled with the president's allies, announced Bill Maher will receive the prize in June.
DOJ tells judge it incorrectly used ICE memo for immigration court arrests
Justice Department lawyers said in the memo that it was a "regrettable error" to cite the memo in monthslong litigation.
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Senate GOP sends Democrats "last and final" offer to end DHS shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans have submitted what their "last and final" offer to end the DHS shutdown. Follow live updates.
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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
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What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
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Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Russia is helping Iran with intel to kill Americans, says top EU diplomat
Russia is providing intelligence support to Iran in the Middle East war to "kill Americans," Kaja Kallas said Thursday.
Alleged Hezbollah member on U.S. terror list is arrested in Ecuador
The Syrian man has been identified as a terrorist threat by the U.S. for belonging to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in national park again
Twin mountain gorillas were recently born in the Virunga National Park, renowned for its biodiversity but threatened by conflict.
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Witkoff says U.S. presented Iran with 15-point plan for potential peace proposal
President Trump warned Iran to make a deal on his terms "before it is too late."
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Camila Morrone talks new horror series
Camila Morrone, who stars in the series "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the show, what intimidated her about the horror genre, and working with the Duffer brothers.
Stunning "Survivor" elimination ceremony
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals shocking details about the latest "Survivor" elimination ceremony.
Colbert to co-write "Lord of the Rings" film
Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson announced on Wednesday that "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert will co-write the next "Lord of the Rings" movie. "The Late Show" airs its final episode in May.
MLB's "robot umpire" debuts in Yankees-Giants season opener
Major League Baseball's "robot umpire" made its debut in the season-opening New Yankees-San Francisco Giants game in Oracle Park.
New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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Key takeaways from Meta, YouTube case ruling
Meta and YouTube were found liable on all charges in a landmark social media addiction trial. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Verdict in social media addiction trial
After days of deliberation, a jury in Los Angeles found Meta and YouTube liable for creating platforms designed to be addictive for kids and for failing to warn them. The plaintiff was awarded $6 million in damages in the case. Meta and Google, which owns YouTube, both say they'll appeal.
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.
New Mexico attorney general on win over Meta
A Los Angeles jury ruled against Meta and Google on Wednesday, finding the companies liable for reports of damage done to young people by social media. That verdict came less than 24 hours after a similar ruling in New Mexico, where a jury found Meta violated state consumer protection law and endangered children. New Mexico attorney general Raúl Torrez joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Why regulating AI is so difficult
For years, governments have attempted to regulate new, emerging technologies on a global scale. Roland Fryer, a CBS News contributor and author of the Wall Street Journal op-ed "The Economics of Regulating AI," breaks it down.
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What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
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Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
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Gender-based violence policy, training unit
The New York City Police Department is unveiling its gender-based violence policy and training unit to help survivors and investigate aggressors. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in court today
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is expected in court today for a hearing where he is expected to seek the dismissal of charges against him. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
Alleged Hezbollah member on U.S. terror list is arrested in Ecuador
The Syrian man has been identified as a terrorist threat by the U.S. for belonging to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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Fireball captured on video as meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest sky
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
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Savannah Guthrie on mother's disappearance
In Savannah Guthrie's first interview since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared, the "Today" co-host described her daily struggles. Police believe Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home in the middle of the night. She was reported missing Feb. 1. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Trump reveals apparent Iran gifts
President Trump said Iran gifted the U.S. multiple boats of oil that were moved through the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump made the comments during a Cabinet meeting after saying the gifts were proof that the regime was looking to negotiate an end to the war.
Congress prepares to vote on DHS funding
The Senate and House of Representatives are expected to hold votes to test potential off-ramps during a partial government shutdown that has stalled TSA lines at U.S. airports. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Steve Witkoff on Iran negotiations
President Trump's adviser Steve Witkoff spoke at a Cabinet meeting on Thursday and confirmed that the U.S. presented Iran with a 15-point action plan for peace through Pakistani mediators.
Trump on Iran war at Cabinet meeting
President Trump is commenting on the Iran war at the first Cabinet meeting since the conflict in the Middle East began. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.