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The Trump administration is planning to demolish the entirety of the White House's East Wing as early as this weekend, two senior administration officials said.
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The Trump administration is planning to demolish the entirety of the White House's East Wing as early as this weekend, two senior administration officials said.
The Senate fell short in its 12th vote on advancing the Republican bill to end the government shutdown. Follow live updates here.
This is the first U.S. strike against an alleged drug vessel on the Pacific side of South America.
Officials say Border Patrol's operations in the Northern California area could start as early as later this week, but that the timing could shift.
Master jeweler Stephen Portier said the Louvre robbers might recut the stolen gems, which would significantly decrease their value.
A memo obtained by CBS News directs nearly all correspondence with Congress to go through the assistant secretary for legislative affairs.
An American missionary charity pilot was kidnapped from his home in Niger's capital Niamey, multiple sources tell CBS News.
The proposed map targets a closely- divided House district currently held by a Democrat.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions against Russia's two biggest oil companies and blasted Moscow's refusal to end its "senseless war."
Two former federal prosecutors who helped prosecute President Trump — and were fired when he returned to office — are starting a law firm focused on public corruption.
Investigators say criminals are able to intercept goods along the supply chain by impersonating real companies.
Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi, a man accused of participating in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.
Ruth Ellis, a 28-year-old nightclub hostess, was hanged in July 1955 for shooting dead racing driver David Blakely as he came out of a pub in London.
In her memoir, Malala Yousafzai reintroduces herself to the world and reflects on her journey from activist to an Oxford graduate and newlywed.
The Justice Department announced it's reached an agreement with the University of Virginia to pause civil rights investigations.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
New research links gum disease and cavities to stroke risk, adding to the evidence that poor oral health may have a significant impact on cardiovascular health.
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to bring lots of rain to the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica but its path beyond that isn't clear, the National Hurricane Center says.
Sen. Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat, delivered a marathon speech protesting President Trump's policies that stretched 22 hours and 37 minutes.
A memo obtained by CBS News directs nearly all correspondence with Congress to go through the assistant secretary for legislative affairs.
Demolition of parts of the East Wing of the White House and construction of the new ballroom have meant tours have been suspended for about two months.
President Trump's lawyers previously filed paperwork for two damage claims over the past federal criminal cases against him.
Alejandro Carranza's family is questioning U.S. claims that he was carrying narcotics aboard a small vessel targeted last month.
At a lunch with GOP senators at the White House, President Trump stood firm in his demands that Democrats vote to end the government shutdown.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized Democrats for declining to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government open.
A lapse in funding due to the shutdown could have a devastating effect on the millions of Americans who rely on the federal food stamps program for groceries.
President Trump said in September he would not back an Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
Vice President JD Vance urged "patience" as Israel waits for the return of all the hostages' remains from Hamas.
The remains of another deceased Israeli hostage crossed into Israel Monday evening local time, the Israel Defense Forces said.
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New tax cuts in the Republicans' "big, beautiful bill" act are retroactive to 2025, which means many Americans may get bigger refunds in early 2026. Here's why.
Wholesale prices for frozen turkeys are expected to be $1.32 per pound this year, a 40% increase from last year's average.
Safety regulators say a faulty rearview camera on certain Ford models can increase the risk of a crash.
New visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers only applies to new applicants currently living abroad, according to fresh guidance from U.S. immigration agency.
Economists say the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs on imports are boosting consumer prices in the U.S.
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Russian airstrikes hit a kindergarten overnight, officials said. The strikes came hours after the White House announced President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have no plans to meet. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
A federal judge is set to consider on Wednesday whether to extend the order temporarily blocking the Trump administration's National Guard deployment to Chicago. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
President Trump believes the Justice Department should pay him $230 million as compensation for past investigations, according to a report by the New York Times. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more details.
Most Americans say they want political options beyond Democrat and Republican to vote for. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil sat down with unsatisfied voters to discuss a possible platform and if there's a path to a viable third option.
A pardoned Capitol rioter was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Scott MacFarlane has details.
As President Trump and GOP lawmakers continue blaming Democrats for the shutdown stalemate, Nikole Killion reports frustration and worry are mounting among furloughed workers who aren't receiving paychecks.
Vice President JD Vance was in Israel, where he urged patience as the ceasefire that began 11 days ago continues to hold. Holly Williams reports.
Earlier this year, a glitch spread graphic, violent videos to unsuspecting instagram users. Meta, Instagram's parent company, says it has fixed the problem and now has filters to protect younger users. But a CBS News data dive found violent content is still pervasive on Instagram Reels. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
A French government minister insisted the security system at the Louvre was working as it was supposed to when burglars easily made off with $102 million worth of jewels. The Paris prosecutor says 100 investigators are on the case. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
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Activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new memoir, "Finding My Way." In the book, Yousafzai reflects on life beyond her activism — from falling in love to discovering who she is years after surviving a Taliban attack at age 15.
Actress Allison Williams joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role in Paramount Pictures' new film "Regretting You," based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel. Williams, who also serves as an executive producer, plays a mother navigating grief and connection alongside her daughter, portrayed by McKenna Grace.
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Wednesday marked Day 22 of the government shutdown, the 22nd day of uncertainty for federal workers who don't know when they'll get their next paycheck. The path to reopening the government remains unclear. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
The Trump administration is trying to pressure Russia into a ceasefire, announcing new sanctions Wednesday against major Russian oil companies. Nina Khrushcheva, professor of international affairs at the New School and the great-granddaughter of former Soviet Prime Minister Nikita Khrushchev, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration will distribute more than $3 billion in aid for farmers as the government shutdown continues. The agriculture department has not yet said which types of farmers would receive aid. John Hansen, Nebraska Farmers Union President, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI is diving into the web browser space with a direct challenge to Google Chrome called ChatGPT Atlas. The company says the browser is built around its AI chatbot. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
The friends and family of Sonya Massey gathered in court on Tuesday as the trial began for Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed the 36-year-old at her home last year. Grayson's attorneys say he acted in self-defense. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks it down.
Across America, men are falling behind — economically, educationally and at home — in the latest chapter of a story decades in the making. It has fostered a search for answers and a new era of masculinity, with influential voices promoting male strength, purpose and resilience. But behind the slogans, some are fueling resentment and turning male vulnerability into profit. CBS Reports explores how boys and men are struggling to navigate this new era of masculinity — and how an online ecosystem is shaping their beliefs, identities and futures.
When tech billionaires were given a front row-seat at the latest presidential inauguration — and the world's richest man gained unprecedented power over federal agencies — questions about the growing influence of today's tycoons took center stage. Is America in a new Gilded Age, or is this just the latest chapter in its struggle to balance wealth, power and democracy?
The economy and immigration are two of the biggest issues on the minds of Americans, but we rarely get a look behind the scenes to see how these key forces in American life intersect. CBS News Race & Culture and CBS Reports reveal the connection between immigration and food prices by following the journey of the people, both legal and undocumented, bringing America's milk to market.
Los Angeles is home to one of the largest populations of Jews in the world, and one of the largest populations of Muslims in America. For almost two decades, a group there has been trying to build bonds between these two communities, but the attack of Oct. 7, 2023 and its aftermath are putting that mission to the test. CBS Reports and CBS News Race and Culture examine these challenges and explore how the next generation may hold the key to forging paths to unity amid adversity.
Americans are among the world's biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods, which comprise more than half of an average adult’s diet and two-thirds of a child’s. As technology continues to accelerate innovations in additives, chemicals and food products, U.S. regulators are struggling to keep up. CBS Reports examines why ultra-processed foods have become so pervasive in the American diet, and what filling the gaps in federal regulation can do to ensure Americans are fed and healthy.
Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi, a man accused of participating in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.
The Justice Department announced it's reached an agreement with the University of Virginia to pause civil rights investigations.
The national debt is rising faster than ever and threatens to undermine confidence in the economy, experts warn.
A memo obtained by CBS News directs nearly all correspondence with Congress to go through the assistant secretary for legislative affairs.
President Trump's lawyers previously filed paperwork for two damage claims over the past federal criminal cases against him.
The national debt is rising faster than ever and threatens to undermine confidence in the economy, experts warn.
New tax cuts in the Republicans' "big, beautiful bill" act are retroactive to 2025, which means many Americans may get bigger refunds in early 2026. Here's why.
Wholesale prices for frozen turkeys are expected to be $1.32 per pound this year, a 40% increase from last year's average.
Safety regulators say a faulty rearview camera on certain Ford models can increase the risk of a crash.
There are many big names in a group of unlikely allies seeking a ban, for now, on AI "superintelligence" they say could threaten humanity.
Two former federal prosecutors who helped prosecute President Trump — and were fired when he returned to office — are starting a law firm focused on public corruption, an area the Justice Department has stepped back from.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions against Russia's two biggest oil companies and blasted Moscow's refusal to end its "senseless war."
Officials say Border Patrol's operations in the Northern California area could start as early as later this week, but that the timing could shift.
The Justice Department announced it's reached an agreement with the University of Virginia to pause civil rights investigations.
The Trump administration is planning to demolish the entirety of the White House's East Wing as early as this weekend, two senior administration officials said, part of a ballroom project championed by President Trump.
New research links gum disease and cavities to stroke risk, adding to the evidence that poor oral health may have a significant impact on cardiovascular health.
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A fitness trend has people donning extra pounds — in the form of a weighted vest — in order to intensify their workout. But is it safe?
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With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi, a man accused of participating in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.
President Trump said in September he would not back an Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
Master jeweler Stephen Portier said the Louvre robbers might recut the stolen gems, which would significantly decrease their value.
Ruth Ellis, a 28-year-old nightclub hostess, was hanged in July 1955 for shooting dead racing driver David Blakely as he came out of a pub in London.
In her memoir, Malala Yousafzai reintroduces herself to the world and reflects on her journey from activist to an Oxford graduate and newlywed.
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Cas Holman, the award-winning toy designer behind creations for Google, Nike, and LEGO, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her new book, "Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity." Holman says play isn't just for kids—it's a core human instinct that fuels creativity and connection at every age.
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Warning: Some subject matter is disturbing. Instagram users around the world opened the app one day back in February and saw their feeds suddenly filled with graphic, violent videos. Its parent company, Meta, called it an "error" that's now been fixed. But a CBS News investigation finds that violent content remains pervasive on Instagram reels. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi and Chris Hacker report.
AI companyy said the new browser is now available on Apple laptops that run on macOS and will expand to other platforms soon.
Global climate change limit efforts are off-track from the 2030 goals set out by the Paris Agreement in 2016, according to the State of Climate Action 2025 Report. Kelly Levin, the chief of science, data and systems change at the Bezos Earth Fund, joins to break down the report.
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why, despite believing life likely exists elsewhere, he's still waiting for real proof.
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his updated book "Just Visiting This Planet," which tackles more than 200 questions about science and the universe — including why the sky is blue.
Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have dulled this year's autumn colors and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
One bright spot is green sea turtles, which have recovered substantially, the IUCN said as it released its latest Red List of Threatened Species.
A Louisiana man accused of participating in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel faced a judge on Wednesday. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the latest.
The friends and family of Sonya Massey gathered in court on Tuesday as the trial began for Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed the 36-year-old at her home last year. Grayson's attorneys say he acted in self-defense. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks it down.
Master jeweler Stephen Portier said the Louvre robbers might recut the stolen gems, which would significantly decrease their value.
Ruth Ellis, a 28-year-old nightclub hostess, was hanged in July 1955 for shooting dead racing driver David Blakely as he came out of a pub in London.
The man accused of planning to carry out a shooting at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is in federal custody, officials said. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest on what led to his arrest.
NASA says it's considering bids from other private space companies over concerns that Elon Musk's SpaceX is behind schedule. Musk fired back on X, writing, "SpaceX is moving like lightning compared to the rest of the space industry."
"Odd radio circles" are enormous and unexplained phenomena that can only be detected using radio telescopes.
The weak spot, known as the South Atlantic Anomaly, was identified in the 19th century and expanded in recent years.
Starship — the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built — thundered into the evening sky from the southern tip of Texas on Monday.
SpaceX on Monday launched its 11th test flight of the Starship megarocket, moving the company one step closer to its goal of bringing humans back to the moon and eventually to Mars. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport has more.
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Ian Lee reports on the growing concern over lack of access to a daily meal in rural America.
Arizona's attorney general has filed a lawsuit over House Speaker Mike Johnson's delay in swearing in the state's Democratic Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva. Nikole Killion has details.
President Trump is reportedly seeking $230 million from Justice Department in restitution for the federal prosecutions brought against him. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Testimony has begun in the murder trial of former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, who shot and killed Sonya Massey in her home last year after she had called 911 for help. Anna Schecter reports.