Senate ends Mayorkas impeachment trial
The Senate has rejected both articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
The Senate has rejected both articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
Senators will be sworn in as jurors Wednesday in the historic impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details on how the trial against the Homeland Security secretary is expected to play out.
House Republicans delivered articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday. Many Republicans in Congress want to punish Mayorkas for the Biden administration's handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, claiming that the secretary failed to enforce the nation's laws. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Nikole Killion report.
House Republicans are presenting articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday. The upper chamber is compelled by Senate rules to convene as a court of impeachment after the articles have been transmitted. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Scott MacFarlane, and Camilo Montoya-Galvez explain what to expect.
Lawmakers presented a bill Thursday that would provide federal funds for recovery and reconstruction efforts in Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the bill's objectives.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, took to social media Wednesday with another threat to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. Meanwhile, the House has delayed efforts to deliver two impeachment articles to the Senate against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
House Republicans have postponed until next week sending articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled an abortion ban from 1864 can be enforced. Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, and Daniella Diaz, Politico congressional correspondent, join "America Decides" to examine how the decision could impact the 2024 U.S. elections.
The House of Representatives is preparing to deliver two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down the history of impeachment efforts against presidential cabinet members.
The House of Representatives is expected to deliver two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following the latest efforts to punish Mayorkas for the Biden administration's handling of the U.S. immigration crisis.
Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill on Monday after a two-week-long break with several priorities left to address, including aid to Ukraine. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion unpacks the number of issues Congress hopes to tackle.
Momentum for the bill that could eventually lead to a ban on TikTok has slowed in the Senate.
Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill after a two-week recess. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on if Congress will move forward with aid for Ukraine and funding for Baltimore following the deadly bridge collapse.
House Republicans will deliver two articles of impeachment to the Senate Wednesday against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane is following the latest from Capitol Hill.
A new Wall Street Journal poll shows former President Donald Trump leading President Biden in several key battleground states. Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, and Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for Cook Political Report, join "America Decides" to break down the numbers.
West Virginia 18-year-old Rania Zuri is using her gap year before college to create a nonprofit that collects and donates books to low-income communities. She also managed to author a resolution that was passed by the U.S. Senate to designate National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will send the Senate two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Former Connecticut senator and vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman has died at the age of 82. His family says he died from complications after suffering a fall. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to discuss Lieberman's legacy.
Former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman has died at 82 years old. Lieberman served in the Senate for more than two decades and was on Al Gore's 2000 presidential ticket. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joins with more.
Multiple people remain unaccounted for following the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins "America Decides" to discuss the latest on state and federal efforts.
The package fully funds the government through September 2024.
Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez announced Thursday that he would not file for the New Jersey Democratic primary in June. Menendez said he hopes his exoneration will happen this summer, and if so, he may run as an independent Democrat.
CBS News exit polling found 39% of voters in Ohio approve of President Biden's job as president. NOTUS politics reporter Jasmine Wright and Politico congressional reporter Daniella Diaz join "America Decides" to unpack the data.
U.S. Border Patrol chief Jason Owens sat down with CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez for his first sit-down interview in English as chief. It comes as the future of Texas' controversial SB4 immigration law is in the hands of a federal appeals court.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on reproductive rights Wednesday, focused on broad protections for in vitro fertilization. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
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.
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points. Here's what to know.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
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.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
The 1,500 page measure would do much more than prevent a government shutdown.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
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.
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
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.
It's the last year the American Women Quarters Program will put historical female figures on reverse side of coins.
TP-Link routers could be banned in the U.S. over national security concerns, according to a report.
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
It's the last year the American Women Quarters Program will put historical female figures on reverse side of coins.
TP-Link routers could be banned in the U.S. over national security concerns, according to a report.
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
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.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
The Commerce Department's action is a direct response to China's infiltration of telecom networks earlier this year.
Migrants in the U.S. under what's known as Temporary Protection Status are worried that Trump will revoke the program upon taking office.
Seed oils are making headlines, prompting fears around whether they can have negative effects on your health. Here's what to know.
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.
"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.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
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.
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.
A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.
The "Frankfurt Silver Inscription" shows the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
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.
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
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.
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.
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.
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
After a landmark year for AI advancements like chatbots and image generation, questions loom about the future. Generative AI expert Sam Gregory shares what's ahead.
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.
FAA data shows lithium battery fires are up 388% on U.S. flights since 2015, happening nearly twice per week on average. The lithium batteries inside your tablet, laptop and phones can be flammable when they're damaged or they overheat. Passengers should never put a lithium battery in a checked bag, but it's also advised to keep an eye on your devices during your flight.
OpenAI is rolling out its ChatGPT search engine for free to everyone with an OpenAI account after first making the service available for paying subscribers back in October. Will Knight, senior writer with Wired, joined CBS News to discuss the tool.
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
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.
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.
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
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.
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.
An attorney for Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, says he will waive extradition at his hearing on Thursday.
Officials are probing social media and other clues that the suspect in the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting may have left behind. Investigators are trying to piece together a possible motive for the deadly shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. CBS News Confirmed's Rhona Tarrant has more.
Steven M. Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), joined CBS News with more on the agency's mission to disrupt violent crime. This comes after another deadly school shooting occurred in Madison, Wisconsin.
Records are providing more details about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting suspect and her family life. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down what's known as officials investigate the 15-year-old's motive.
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.
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.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
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.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
House of Representatives members have been told there will be no more votes Wednesday night after President-elect Donald Trump announced his opposition to House Speaker Mike Johnson's spending plan. That means lawmakers will not vote Wednesday on the continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown. Dave Weigel, politics reporter for Semafor, and Juliegrace Brufke, senior political reporter for The Daily Beast, join "America Decides" to discuss.
President-elect Donald Trump, alongside several Republican lawmakers and other conservative leaders, are defiant in their opposition to House Speaker Mike Johnson's spending bill that would keep the government open through mid-March. Congress has until midnight Friday to prevent a shutdown. CBS News' Taurean Small, Fin Gómez and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
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.
U.S. officials appear cautiously optimistic about a potential ceasefire deal and hostage swap between Israel and Hamas. CBS News' Chris Livesay breaks down what's known about the renewed hopes.
A French woman learned that her husband and more than 50 men had been raping her for years while she was drugged. A verdict will soon be reached in her case. Catherine Porter, an international correspondent for The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.