Armed Services leaders call for "drawdown" of Capitol Guard troops in Washington
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin this week approved for guardsmen to remain on Capitol Hill through May 23.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin this week approved for guardsmen to remain on Capitol Hill through May 23.
The current mission was set to end on March 12.
The House moved up a vote on a key bill to avoid being in session Thursday due to the threat.
Sheldon Whitehouse's comments come a day after he slammed FBI Director Christopher Wray for failing to answer written questions from lawmakers in hearings involving FBI witnesses over the last four years.
Some conspiracy theorists believe former President Donald Trump will retake power on March 4, which marked Inauguration Day for presidents prior to 1933.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified Tuesday at a Senate hearing on the ongoing investigation into the assault on the U.S. Capitol. "January 6th was not an isolated event," he said. "The problem of domestic terrorism has been metastasizing across the country for a long time now and it's not going away any time soon." Watch his opening statement.
The official said the unidentified assailant was using bear spray against multiple people during the January 6 assault.
As investigations into the attack on the U.S. Capitol continue, details are emerging about the people who stormed the building on January 6. A new study from the Chicago Project on Security and Threats looks at the demographics of those who've been arrested. Robert Pape, a political science professor at the University of Chicago and the principal investigator on the study, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss his findings.
The Architect of the Capitol predicted even more funds will be needed, especially if security posture remains high
More than six weeks after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, the investigation into how it happened and who was involved continues to turn up new information. CBS News reporter Cassidy McDonald joins "CBSN AM" with the latest.
On the fourth day in the Senate's impeachment trial of Donald Trump, the former president's legal team will argue he should be acquitted on the charge of "incitement of insurrection" for the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins "CBSN AM" from Washington with details.
The House Democrats serving as impeachment managers will continue to present their case against former President Donald Trump on Thursday, when they are expected to conclude their opening arguments. CBS News Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with more.
On the second day of the Senate impeachment trial, House impeachment manager Stacey Plaskett showed newly-released security footage from inside the Capitol as the mob of Trump supporters stormed the building on January 6 and officials including Vice President Mike Pence were hurriedly evacuated. CAUTION: This video includes explicit language and violence.
House impeachment managers will present more of their arguments Wednesday as the second impeachment trial of former President Trump continues. CBS News legal contributor and former federal prosecutor Keir Dougall joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what comes next over the next several days of proceedings.
On the opening day of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, his attorney David Schoen argued the proceedings are unconstitutional, lack due process and set a dangerous precedent. Schoen accused Democrats of spending the last four years trying to oust Mr. Trump, and played a video of some of their comments. Watch a portion of his presentation to the Senate.
We're learning more about how prosecutors say rioters carried out the assault on the U.S. Capitol last month. At least 20 suspects have ties to extremist groups. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins "CBSN AM" with the details.
Former President Trump's second impeachment trial will begin Tuesday in the U.S. Senate over allegations he incited the assault on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what to expect from the proceedings.
Fellow Democrat Rep. Jason Crow, appearing alongside her, called attempts to cast doubt on their accounts of the assault "horrific."
Members of the House's Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on domestic terrorism on Thursday in the wake of the deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Former President Donald Trump resigned his membership in the Screen Actors Guild with a letter saying, "Who cares?" The union had called for a disciplinary hearing into his role in the January 6 Capitol riot. CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano has more.
The acting chief of U.S. Capitol Police called for bolstering the security around the Capitol.
Ben Lesser also told CBS News that a big concern of educating people about the Holocaust is "what's going to happen after the survivors are gone."
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
The House delivered its article of impeachment against former President Trump on Monday. He's charged with inciting the deadly insurrection at the Capitol earlier this month. Jessica Levinson, Loyola Law School professor, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano for a legal analysis of the impeachment proceedings.
The House will deliver a single article of impeachment to the Senate on Monday, charging former President Trump with "incitement of insurrection" for his role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Robert Ray, a former member of Mr. Trump's defense team during his first impeachment trial and the former independent counsel during the Clinton administration, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his analysis.
Over 4 million customers in six states were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim later in her career in roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Video shows a Coast Guard member descending into the choppy ocean from a helicopter to reach the man and dog.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment Friday after his indictment on federal bribery and campaign finance charges.
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks in Douglas, Arizona, her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic nominee for president.
The U.S. official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. The submarine's current status is unknown.
Israel's leader softens his stance on a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal with Hezbollah, but deadly strikes in Lebanon continue before his U.N. speech.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Video shows a Coast Guard member descending into the choppy ocean from a helicopter to reach the man and dog.
Investigators say the suspicious timing of doing a load of laundry and a call to 911 focused their attention on a former state trooper and his potential role in his wife's death.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment Friday after his indictment on federal bribery and campaign finance charges.
The U.S. official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. The submarine's current status is unknown.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
Former President Donald Trump announced the new watch line on Truth Social, describing the timepieces as "truly special."
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment Friday after his indictment on federal bribery and campaign finance charges.
"I don't think we know who's going to win Michigan yet," Rep. Debbie Dingell told chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast.
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks in Douglas, Arizona, her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic nominee for president.
The FBI launched probes earlier this summer after both the Trump and then-Biden campaigns experienced attempted phishing schemes targeting people associated with the candidates, sources told CBS News in August.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
The latest round of COVIDTests.gov will again rely on less sensitive "antigen" tests.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Israel's leader softens his stance on a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal with Hezbollah, but deadly strikes in Lebanon continue before his U.N. speech.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The U.S. official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. The submarine's current status is unknown.
Chocolates, flowers and gold mines: A CBS News investigation reveals the lengths scammers go to to romance and rob unsuspecting Americans.
Republicans are claiming election interference after Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania earlier this week.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz co-host "CBS Mornings Plus," airing weekdays on CBS-owned stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and Miami, and streaming on CBS News 24/7.
The Nevada Supreme Court left open a possibility for charges to be refiled.
Academy Award-winning actor Cate Blanchett joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new psychological thriller, "Disclaimer."
Disney follows in the footsteps of Netflix in looking to convert Disney+ password-borrowers into paying customers.
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
Some of California's Democratic state politicians say they are voting against clean energy measures and climate legislation for economic reasons connected to their constituents. CBS News Sacramento's Julie Watts reports.
Investigators say the suspicious timing of doing a load of laundry and a call to 911 focused their attention on a former state trooper and his potential role in his wife's death.
A search of Brian Crossman Jr.'s cell phone found multiple internet searches related to serial killers and unresolved murders, police said.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment Friday after his indictment on federal bribery and campaign finance charges.
Men and women in the U.S. looking for love online are being tricked by young men trained to scam them. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta followed the money all the way to Ghana.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing decades in prison if convicted on federal charges unsealed Thursday. Adams denies any wrongdoing. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter reports.
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
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.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
With the U.S. facing a critical blood shortage, Dr. Jennifer Ashton shares the life-saving impact of blood donations.
Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder? Correspondent Peter Van Sant has a preview of this week's all-new "48 Hours."
In the latest "Kindness 101" segment, Steve Hartman and his kids tell the story of a young girl who finds inspiration in an unexpected figure, teaching us all about admiration.
At least 25,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports could walk off the job next week, impacting about half of the country's imports and possibly sending prices higher for consumers. Negotiations between the workers' union and the employers face a Tuesday deadline.
Hurricane Helene, now a tropical storm, marks the third time in just over a year that a tropical system has hit Florida's northeastern Gulf Coast. The storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, has been blamed for at least three deaths so far as it moves over Georgia.