The House OK'd a short-term renewal until April 30 of FISA, the controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted, refus…
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The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Trump attempts to shift focus off of the war; Israel and Lebanon reach a ceasefire agreement.
Trump attempts to shift focus off of the war; Israel and Lebanon reach a ceasefire agreement.
Ceasefire begins between Israel and Lebanon; U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues for a fourth day.
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. G…
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general …
Israel has been fighting the Iranian regime and its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon across the border. That local ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could affect …
President Trump went to Las Vegas on Thursday to try to change the subject from war to the economy, downplaying rising gas prices. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearing…
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
All House Democrats and four Republicans forced a vote on a measure to stop the Trump administration from ending temporary deportation protections for more tha…
The plans call for the arch to be built on Columbia Island, a man-made strip of land in the Potomac River that is part of Washington, D.C.
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
Few Republicans have been willing to distance themselves from the president as the war's end remains uncertain.
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their lov…
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in …
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in …
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, V…
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide in their home in Annadale, Vi…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday thatthe U.S. military can "make the transition" from the blockade to "major combat operations."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine and CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper are holding a news conference on the war with Ir…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are holding a news conference on the war with Iran.
All House Democrats and four Republicans forced a vote on a measure to stop the Trump administration from ending temporary deportation protections for more tha…
As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wan…
President Trump has said the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with cartels in Latin America and has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow…
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department related to a government watchdog and a whistleblower whos…
Next phase of Iran war still uncertain with blockade in Day 3; Senate rejects war powers resolution for fourth time.
Jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as illegal monopoly; tornadoes sweep U.S. as storms travel east.
The FDA meeting announcement follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to loosen regulations on peptides, which are often pitched as …
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized Wednesday for publicly criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh, comments she said were "hurtful" and "inappropriat…
The FDA meeting announcement follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to loosen regulations on peptides, which are often pitched as …
Shanelle Kaul exclusively spoke with the family of a single mother who has been detained by federal immigration officials for nearly a month. She worked in the…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Americans are already seeing record refunds as President Trump's new tax breaks start to kick in. Nancy Cordes reports.
The ultra-wealthy donor class is getting ready to pour tens of millions into the fall elections that will decide which party will control Congress.
It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28.
President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts sai…
Top Trump national security aide Sebastian Gorka has signaled his interest in becoming the next National Counterterrorism Center director, two U.S. officials s…
House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constituti…
Brian Cole Jr. faces new charges of attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and committing an act of terrorism while armed.
Susan Monarez, the director of the CDC, has been removed from her job, a source told CBS News — but her attorneys called her firing "legally deficient."
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
The spy tool, known as FISA Section 702, expires Monday. But it currently has opposition from several House factions.
Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Some Republican-controlled states wa…
Millions of Americans are under a severe weather threat; Eric Swalwell accusers break their silence.
The renovations at the Federal Reserve are the subject of a months-long criminal investigation.
A cross-party effort caused two House members to resign on Tuesday, and the female lawmakers who helped lead that push told CBS News that additional members of…
The unpopular war with Iran and stubborn affordability issues have given Democrats cause to be more hopeful about their chances of flipping key seats — and may…
Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign from Congress; U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues for second day.
Millions of Americans are under a severe weather threat; Eric Swalwell accusers break their silence.
U.S. Southern Command posted aerial video on social media Tuesday showing a vessel bobbing in the water before being struck by a projectile and exploding.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
As talks between Israel and Lebanon took place Tuesday, President Trump suggested that face-to-face talks between the U.S. and Iran could resume within days. W…
Two members of Congress have resigned after separate allegations of sexual misconduct. Texas Republican Tony Gonzales had admitted to a relationship with a for…
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal court to vacate Jan. 6 convictions against a dozen former members of the right-wing Proud Boys and Oath Keepe…
See maps of how Texas, California, Missouri and North Carolina redistricting pushes could play out, based on the 2024 election results.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday.
Lonna Drewes came forward Tuesday with the allegations after the California Democrat announced he would resign from Congress.
The unpopular war with Iran and stubborn affordability issues have given Democrats cause to be more hopeful about their chances of flipping key seats — and may…
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg launched a criminal contempt inquiry after he said officials defied an order to turn around flights of Venezuelan migrants b…
The chairs of three GOP-led House committees say ActBlue "may have deliberately" withheld some documents from their probe into fraudulent political donations.
Mark Meadows is asking the Justice Dept. to reimburse him for legal fees he incurred in multiple federal and state investigations of President Trump, sources s…
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congr…
The report claims the Justice Department under Merrick Garland "violated the rights of Americans" by only applying the law to support those in support of abort…
The latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat brings the contentious campaign's death toll to at least 170.
Trump continues to slam Pope Leo over Iran opposition; Eric Swalwell announces he'll resign from Congress.
President Trump doubles down on Pope Leo criticism in exclusive interview; U.S. begins blockade of Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz.
California Congressman Eric Swalwell announced Monday he's stepping down amid multiple investigations for alleged sexual misconduct, sexual assault and ethics …
President Trump slammed Pope Leo again on Monday over the pontiff's criticisms of Mr. Trump's immigration policies and the Iran war. Norah O'Donnell and Chris …
Clashes between U.S. presidents and popes are not new, but they've almost always been handled quietly. Chris Livesay reports.
President Trump told CBS News on Monday that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" as he continued to bash the pontiff for his opposition to mass deportations and …
The 20-year-old suspect is accused of traveling from Spring, Texas, to San Francisco to target OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and carry out the attack.
The Texas Republican faces an expulsion vote stemming from his affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
The Texas Republican faces an expulsion vote stemming from his affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday i…
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
Among those fired is Sanjay Patel, a longtime federal prosecutor in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section who was placed on administrative leave last mo…
The federal government has agreed to restore the Pride flag that was removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village.
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded b…
The federal government has agreed to restore the Pride flag that was removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village.
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.
President Trump invited DoorDash delivery worker Sharon Simmons to talk about his "no tax on tips" policy.
The 20-year-old suspect is accused of traveling from Spring, Texas, to San Francisco to target OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and carry out the attack.
The image depicts President Trump in a white robe and red sash with a ball of light in one hand and the other hand extended in healing.
Lawmakers are returning to Washington to face major developments in the war with Iran, a lingering DHS shutdown and possible expulsion votes for some of their …
Pope Leo responded to President Trump's criticism of him, saying he has "no fear of the Trump administration." Mr. Trump said Pope Leo was "WEAK on Crime, and …
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffr…
A senior Pakistani government source told CBS News that Islamabad is in active contact with Washington and Tehran to bring them back to the negotiating table o…
Lawmakers are returning to Washington to face major developments in the war with Iran, a lingering DHS shutdown and possible expulsion votes for some of their …
The average daily ICE detention population declined by 12% from January to March, as a shakeup in DHS leadership suggests a potential shift in enforcement stra…
After the strikes, Southern Command said it notified the U.S. Coast Guard to launch a search and rescue mission for the survivor.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
The average daily ICE detention population declined by 12% from January to March, as a shakeup in DHS leadership suggests a potential shift in enforcement stra…
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration.
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
First, Pope Leo's voice on American politics. Then, a report on the ticking time bomb on U.S. roadways. And, South Africa's missing great white sharks.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration.
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks collapse; oil prices fueling inflation amid Iran war.
A marathon round of talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend failed to produce a peace agreement, leading President Trump to announce a bloackade of th…
After the strikes, Southern Command said it notified the U.S. Coast Guard to launch a search and rescue mission for the survivor.
Hungary's Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in what he called a painful election. Meanwhile, in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing strong oppos…
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Americans would soon be "nostalgic for $4-$5 gas" after President Trump announced a blockade of the Str…
President Trump says the United States will blockade the Strait of Hormuz, stepping up pressure on Iran after peace talks in Pakistan ended without a breakthro…
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to cons…
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
The Artemis II crew is back on Earth after a successful splashdown. Meanwhile, the world awaits results of U.S. and Iranian talks in Pakistan.
A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell said he allegedly forced himself on her after they met for drinks in New York in 2024.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter and Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia join Marga…
The political crisis surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is rapidly escalating into a broader bipartisan showdown that could reshape the makeup of the Ho…
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Mike Turner and Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter join. Plus, IMF Mana…
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner said "I'll take a look at anything" when asked whether he would oppose additional funding for the war with Iran.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Ap…
The following is the transcript of the interview with GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 12, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 12,…
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of IMF, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"…
In this web exclusive, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) talks with Robert Costa about how energy and the rise in artificial intelligence go hand-in-hand; America's …
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said it did not have enough information to decide how much of the project can be suspended witho…
The Artemis II crew is back on Earth after a successful splashdown. Meanwhile, the world awaits results of U.S. and Iranian talks in Pakistan.
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes wil…
The latest polls indicate that Viktor Orbán, an international ally of President Trump, and his Fidedz party are trailing the rival Tisza party.
The building sits across a driveway from the West Wing and was completed in 1888.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
Astronauts are undergoing final preparations for splashdown; weekend peace talks are in jeopardy as JD Vance heads to Pakistan.
Artemis II crew to splash down off the coast of California; Vice President JD Vance warns Iran not to "play us" ahead of peace talks.
The White House on Friday released new drawings of President Trump's proposed triumphal arch that will be located near Arlington National Cemetery. According t…
Questions are still swirling about why first lady Melania Trump decided to make a surprise statement Thursday denying any ties to convicted sex offender Jeffre…
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
As Vice President JD Vance is on his way to Pakistan for direct peace talks with Iran, President Trump issued new threats and demands Friday as a fragile cease…
Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, the tallest triumphal arch in the world.
Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, the tallest triumphal arch in the world.
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, the tallest triumphal arch in the world.
The building sits across a driveway from the West Wing and was completed in 1888.
Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, compared to the 99-foot-high Lincoln Memorial across the Potomac Riv…
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid…
Financial industry leaders met to discuss potential cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model, which has found weaknesses in every major computer operat…
The DOJ said in a court filing that the D.C. pipe bomb defendant's case should not be dismissed and that his actions were not covered by Trump's sweeping pardo…
The president says the arch will commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
President Trump says he asked Netanyahu to scale back Lebanon strikes; Melania Trump makes a rare statement denying relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
The first lady denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein; VP Vance prepares for a high-stakes diplomatic meeting with Iran.
President Trump waved a model of an arch that he wants to have built at the ceremonial entrance to Washington, D.C., by the nation's 250th anniversary next yea…
White House aides got an email last month telling them not to place bets on prediction markets with nonpublic information, multiple administration officials to…
Kelly O'Grady breaks down why the prices Americans pay in the U.S. often depend on what is happening in the Middle East.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "There's no ceasefire in Lebanon," and that Israel will continue striking the Iranian-backed militant group Hez…
First lady Melania Trump slams "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein in a rare statement at the White House. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
A federal judge blocked a restrictive new Defense Dept. press policy instituted after previously he ruled Pentagon press restrictions issued last year were unl…
A politically connected nonprofit animal shelter helped steer Bondi on DOJ's approach on animal cruelty crimes and their prosecution.
The U.S. is convening hastily arranged diplomatic talks next week in Washington, D.C., aimed at crafting a ceasefire in Lebanon.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The president says the arch will commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News inve…
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable netw…
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable netw…
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into the NFL to determine if the league has used anticompetitive tactics that harm consumers, sources told C…
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
Blanche said the top federal prosecutor in California can seek the death penalty for three alleged MS-13 members charged with killing a victim who was cooperat…
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepare…
U.S.-Iran ceasefire in fragile place; NATO chief Mark Rutte meets with President Trump at the White House.
Israel launches large offensive against Hezbollah amid Iran ceasefire; California warehouse employee arrested for allegedly starting massive fire.
Federal prosecutors say Courtney Williams divulged classified information to a reporter about her time in Delta Force, according to newly unsealed court docume…
Abdul El-Sayed's decision to campaign with Hasan Piker has drawn scrutiny from across the political spectrum given comments the popular streamer has made on th…
It's the latest setback for the Trump administration on the issue, which has sought to terminate the TPS designation for 13 countries as part of the president'…
Wall Street appeared optimistic on Wednesday about the ceasefire with Iran, but the situation is delicate. Kelly O'Grady has more.
The ceasefire with Iran is subject to what President Trump called the "complete, immediate and safe opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, which on Wednesday, Iran …
Less than 24 hours after the ceasefire with Iran was announced, it's in danger of coming apart. Israel launched a huge offensive against its old enemy, the Ira…
The Iranian Parliament speaker claimed the U.S. is violating three parts of a ceasefire deal, citing continued fire in Lebanon.
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules…
Vice President JD Vance visited Hungary to show support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a self-proclaimed proponent of "illiberal democracy."
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the U.S. military has consumed nearly 1 million gallons of coffee and an unspecified amount of nico…
Wednesday's briefing came after President Trump announced late Tuesday that he had agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."
Wednesday's briefing came after President Trump announced late Tuesday that he had agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."
Wednesday's briefing came after President Trump announced late Tuesday that he had agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine are giving an update to reporters at the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine are giving an update to reporters at the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine are giving an update to reporters at the Pentagon.
Vice President JD Vance made the remarks in Hungary, where he is supporting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Tuesday ahead of Orbán's reelection bid.
A proposal to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools is putting the state at the center of another contentious battle over the role of rel…
The Office of Personnel Management is asking insurers that cover federal employees and retirees to hand over details about their medical visits, their pharmacy…
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S…
In his first official visit to a tiny North Carolina town devastated by Hurricane Helene, new Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin reassured locals …
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S…
Updates on Trump's threat to Iran; Artemis II continues voyage back to Earth.
U.S. and Iran reach last-minute ceasefire agreement; Artemis II astronauts hold call with the International Space Station.
Republican Clay Fuller faced Democrat Shawn Harris in a Georgia runoff election after Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down from her House seat.
Republicans in Congress largely stayed silent, while dozens of Democrats called for President Trump to be removed from office after he threatened "a whole civi…