N. Korean defector speaks
One of the most powerful moments during President Trump's first State of the Union happened when he talked about a North Korean defector who was in the crowd. David Martin met him, and heard his story.
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State of the Union analysis
President Trump used Tuesday night's State of the Union to tout the successes of his tax plan and the strength of the U.S. economy. Zerlina Maxwell, CBSN contributor and director of progressive programming at Sirius XM, CBSN political contributor Michael Graham and David Nelson, chief strategist at Belpointe Asset Management, join CBSN to fact check the president's remarks.
GOP memo & SOTU reaction
After President Trump's State of the Union address, he told a congressman that he will "100 percent" release a classified memo from the House Intelligence Committee which reportedly alleges surveillance abuses by the FBI in the Russia investigation. Politico national politics reporter Gabe Debenedetti takes CBSN through the latest.
Top SOTU takeaways
President Trump pushed for unity and bipartisanship during his State of the Union address, but it's unclear whether his words will translate into action. CBSN political contributor and Boston Herald columnist Michael Graham takes us through some of the highlights.
Key points in State of the Union
President Trump called for unity during his first State of the Union address but he also pushed for some controversial policies. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes join CBSN with a look at the night's biggest moments.
Sen. Rubio on immigration, firing staffer
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a member of the Senate Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committees, joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss President Trump's first State of the Union address, disaster relief funding for Puerto Rico, and the firing of his chief of staff for "improper conduct."
Trump's infrastructure plan
President Trump highlighted his plan to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure in his State of the Union address. More than 54,000 of the 612,000 bridges in the U.S. are structurally deficient, according to a report released this week. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Dem reaction to SOTU
Washington Post congressional reporter and CBS News contributor Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss how Democrats are reacting to President Trump's State of the Union speech and what effect, if any, it will have on a bipartisan solution on immigration.
Sen. Manchin on Trump's first SOTU
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss what he liked about President Trump's first State of the Union address. Manchin also discusses the president's infrastructure plan, the special counsel Russia investigation, and the president's potential release of a classified memo claiming the FBI and Justice Department engaged in surveillance abuses against Trump campaign officials.
SOTU: Trump's immigration plan
Congress will decide the fate of much of the agenda President Trump laid out in his State of the Union address Tuesday night -- and approval is no sure thing. Nancy Cordes reports.
SOTU: Trump calls for end to partisanship
President Trump used his first State of the Union address to praise Americans and the impact of his presidency. Democrats greeted much of the speech with dissent or stony silence. A CBS News poll shows three out of four Americans who saw the speech approve of the president's message. Major Garrett reports.
SOTU in 3 minutes
In his first State of the Union address, President Trump spoke about tax reform, job creation, the economy, immigration and foreign relations. He also announced he plans to keep Guantanamo Bay open. These are the highlights from his speech.
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President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address Tuesday in Washington D.C. Mr. Trump laid out his plan for family-based immigration and pledged to make America "great again for all Americans." He also touched upon tax reform and job creation. Watch his remarks.
Welder from Ohio attends SOTU
During President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night, he touted the Republican-sponsored tax overhaul that he signed into law in December. One of the immediate beneficiaries is a first-time homeowner and father Corey Adams. He was one of the guests invited to the Capitol.
Trump hails parents of MS-13 victims
President Trump hailed the parents of two Long Island teens killed by MS-13 gang members in 2016. He called on Congress to end loopholes that he said allow gang members into the United States, as part of a range of proposed immigration reforms mentioned in the State of the Union speech.
Ji Seong-ho's escape from North Korea
In his State of the Union address, President Trump illustrated the brutality of the North Korean regime by detailing the plight of Ji Seong-ho, who suffered torture before fleeing through China and Southeast Asia. Mr Ho was in the audience, as were the parents of Otto Warmbier, an American student who was returned to America from North Korea in a comatose state only to die days later.
Trump outlines four-part immigration plan
During his State of the Union address, President Trump proposed a four-pillar immigration plan, offering a path to citizenship to 1.8 million dreamers, building a southern border wall, ending the visa lottery and severely curtailing family-based immigration, also known as "chain migration".
Trump touts wins in job creation
Singling out the auto industry as an area of particular success, President Trump touted his administration's achievements in slashing regulations and creating jobs, and also ending the so-called 'War on Energy.'
Trump refers to national anthem protests
Saying that "Together, we are rediscovering the American way," President Trump called out Preston Sharp, a 12-year-old seated next to the First Lady, who started a movement to mark veterans' graves. He said Sharp was an example of someone who reminds the nation "why we salute our flag, why we put our hands on our hearts for the pledge of allegiance, and why we proudly stand for the national anthem," a nod to the protests that roiled the NFL during the 2017 season.
Trump pays tribute to Rep. Scalise, calls for unity
President Trump paid tribute to Rep. Steve Scalise and the first responders who worked to save his life after he was shot in June, calling on all members of Congress to display unity and remember whom they were elected to serve.
Dreamer teacher on immigration
Among the guests at the State of the Union will be a teacher -- who is also a "Dreamer." In addition to her normal lessons, she lets her students share their own experiences with immigration. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Marco Rubio on immigration
Ahead of the State of the Union address, "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor spoke with Sen. Marco Rubio about immigration, and how he thinks President Trump is doing one year into his presidency.
Democrats boycotting the State of the Union
More than a dozen Democrats announced they plan to sit out the State of the Union address, while others plan to wear black as a sign of protest against harassment. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
State of the Union preview
Ahead of his first State of the Union address, President Trump said he hopes to unite the country. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett has a look at what he's expected to discuss.
Rep. Maxine Waters on SOTU boycott
President Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address, but a number of Democrats won't be in attendance. Congresswoman Maxine Waters joins CBSN to explain why she's boycotting the speech.
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.
ICE chief, immigration officials defend deportations at House hearing
The leaders of three major immigration agencies defended the Trump administration's deportations in testimony before lawmakers on Tuesday.
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.
Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
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.
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."
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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.
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.
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.
Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court justices "get along well"
Ketanji Brown Jackson told "CBS Mornings" that the justices "have learned how to adapt to being in an environment with people who have very strongly held but different views."
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."
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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.
Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
New items, such as a strawberry matcha loaf, represent the chain's latest effort to boost sales as part of its "Back to Starbucks" campaign.
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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.
Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court justices "get along well"
Ketanji Brown Jackson told "CBS Mornings" that the justices "have learned how to adapt to being in an environment with people who have very strongly held but different views."
Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
Judge rejects Trump administration's effort to obtain Michigan voter data
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
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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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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.
New photos in Nancy Guthrie case
FBI Director Kash Patel released photos from Nancy Guthrie's Nest camera that show a masked person on her doorstep. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez and CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison have the latest.
Photos of subject in Nancy Guthrie search
FBI Director Kash Patel posted on social media photos of a subject in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's mother. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
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.
Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
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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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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.
Heads of U.S. immigration testify
Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and other immigration agency heads are testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
New photos in Nancy Guthrie case
FBI Director Kash Patel released photos from Nancy Guthrie's Nest camera that show a masked person on her doorstep. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez and CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison have the latest.
Photos of subject in Nancy Guthrie search
FBI Director Kash Patel posted on social media photos of a subject in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's mother. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Trump echos support for Kevin Warsh
President Trump said that he "made a mistake" by not nominating Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair during his first term. Kristin Myers, the ETF editor-in-chief for AssetTV, joins with more.