Abbott sues to remove Democratic "ringleader" from office amid redistricting showdown
The governor filed an emergency petition with the Texas Supreme Court to have Rep. Gene Wu, the Democratic Caucus Chair, removed from office.
RFK Jr. halts $500 million for mRNA vaccine research
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is calling off around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology.
Judge blocks Trump admin. from reallocating billions in FEMA disaster relief funds
A federal judge issued an injunction Tuesday halting the administration's attempt to reallocate over $4 billion in disaster preparedness funding.
House panel subpoenas Clintons, other ex-officials in Epstein probe
The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas to Bill and Hillary Clinton and former Justice Department officials for testimony about Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump fires 5 members of Puerto Rico's financial oversight board
A White House official said the five were fired because of their exorbitant salaries and ineffective oversight.
Trump says Vance is "most likely" his heir apparent
President Trump said Tuesday he sees Vice President JD Vance as an early favorite to serve as his successor — and suggested Marco Rubio could "get together with JD."
Man suspected of killing 4 family members in Tennessee is captured
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of Austin Drummond on Tuesday morning.
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys argue against unsealing grand jury testimony
"Jeffrey Epstein is dead. Ghislaine Maxwell is not," Maxwell's attorney David Markus wrote in the court filing.
Ex-DOGE staffer allegedly assaulted in D.C.; Trump floats taking over city
Former DOGE staffer Edward Coristine was allegedly assaulted over the weekend, CBS News has confirmed.
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DOJ planning hate crime charges against man accused of shooting Israeli Embassy staffers
The Justice Department is expected to seek hate crime charges against a man who allegedly killed two Israeli Embassy staffers — and could pursue the death penalty, a source said.
Older Americans turning to AI-powered chatbots for companionship
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How green spaces can help get kids outside and keep them cool
An estimated 28 million kids in the U.S. don't have easy access to parks or green spaces, according to the nonprofit Trust for Public Land.
Whitmer meets with Trump to ask for relief on tariffs, Medicaid cuts
This was the third meeting between Trump and Whitmer, a Democratic governor, since April.
Manhunt for Montana bar shooter is state's highest priority, governor says
As the search for Michael Paul Brown stretched into its fifth day, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed an executive order freeing up more resources for local law enforcement.
Can Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remove lawmakers who left the state?
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U.S. prosecutors won't seek death penalty for 2 Mexican drug lords
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Crime down in every category in 2024, FBI report says
Murder, other violent crimes and motor vehicle thefts all declined in 2024, according to the latest report from the FBI.
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Trump administration officially ends "5 things" emails for federal workers
The office that asked federal workers to document five things they accomplished over the past week has officially ended the practice.
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Border agents directed to stop deportations under Trump's asylum ban, sources say
Border agents have been directed to stop deporting migrants under President Trump's ban on asylum claims, lifting a sweeping policy that had effectively closed the U.S. asylum system to many migrants, two officials told CBS News.
Trump says Vance is "most likely" his heir apparent
President Trump said Tuesday he sees Vice President JD Vance as an early favorite to serve as his successor — and suggested Marco Rubio could "get together with JD."
Trump creates task force for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to create a task force to oversee the LA Olympics, and he's putting himself in charge of it.
CBS News analysis: DOGE says it's cutting costs but claims are exaggerated
A CBS News review of three of DOGE's largest cuts claimed so far found actual savings of 3% of what was claimed.
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Palestinian-American dies in Israel-occupied West Bank, U.S. officials say
Khamis Ayyad died from smoke inhalation in Silwad, a village in the central West Bank, after putting out fires set by settlers, U.S. and Palestinian officials said.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Mike Huckabee visit Gaza aid site
President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visited southern Gaza on Friday amid international outrage over starvation, aid shortages and deadly chaos near aid distribution sites.
Canada plans to recognize Palestine as state, joining U.K. and France
France and the United Kingdom also made statements this month about recognizing a Palestinian state in September at the U.N. General Assembly meeting.
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Trump claims banks discriminate against conservatives through debanking
President Trump said two major banks turned down his business. Here's why conservatives are concerned with so-called debanking.
Women making strides at work have one thing in common: a college degree
New research shows a growing divide between women in the workforce who hold a college degree and those who do not.
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New research underscores the financial burden a cancer diagnosis can impose on patients.
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Epstein accuser's attorney speaks out
As convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell come back into the national spotlight, CBS News is also revisiting stories of Epstein survivors like Maria Farmer. She says she reported Epstein and Maxwell to the FBI in 1996 and 2006. She is suing the federal government for failing to protect her. Farmer's attorney, Jennifer Freeman, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Attorney for Titan sub victim speaks out
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday released its final report on the 2023 OceanGate Titan submersible tragedy, saying the implosion was preventable. Matthew Shaffer, who serves as counsel for the estate of Paul-Henri Nargeolet, one of the people who died in the tragedy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Federal court upholds Texas voter ID law
A federal appeals court has upheld Texas' requirement that voters provide a driver's license or other identification number for their mail-in ballot to be counted. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Lance Trover join "The Takeout" with analysis.
California video rental store survives time
Video rental stores seem like ancient history nowadays, but one California shop is surviving the test of time. The Video Wave in San Francisco has been drawing in a new generation of customers, who are embracing the old way of movie rentals. CBS News Bay Area reporter Itay Hod has the story.
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2024 crime down in every category, FBI says
The FBI reported Tuesday that U.S. crime is falling in every major category. Nationwide last year, crime overall fell 4.5%. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
New deportation orders for Border Patrol
Border Patrol agents have new orders to stop deporting migrants under President Trump's asylum ban, which he signed earlier this year. The directive comes after a federal court limited the president's order last week. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
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The OceanGate Titan, a submersible carrying five people to view the wreckage of the Titanic, imploded as it was descending two years ago, killing everyone onboard. David Pogue, who once went aboard the Titan, reports on the results of a Coast Guard investigation released Tuesday.
Analysis: DOGE not saving as much as it says
Elon Musk boasted about how much he'd saved taxpayers when he was running the Department of Government Efficiency. CBS News took a close look at some of the numbers and found the money saved doesn't line up with what DOGE is saying. Nancy Cordes reports.
Chatbots turned to for companionship
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Daniel Dae Kim on new series "Butterfly"
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Julia Garner on leading role in "Weapons"
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How to thrive in life's second half
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Pope Leo greets young Catholics at festival
Pope Leo XIV wrapped up a weekend jubilee for more than 1 million young Catholics at a Rome suburb. As a new generation from around the globe celebrated, the pope drew attention to their peers in Ukraine and Gaza who cannot. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
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New mothers say they had to undergo devastating investigations after hospitals reported their false positive drug tests to child welfare agencies shortly after they gave birth.
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Project Stargate underway in Texas
One day after President Trump's inauguration, he announced Stargate, a partnership between some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence and a $500 billion bet on its future. Emily Chang, host and executive producer for Bloomberg Originals, gets a first look inside its construction.
California video rental store survives time
Video rental stores seem like ancient history nowadays, but one California shop is surviving the test of time. The Video Wave in San Francisco has been drawing in a new generation of customers, who are embracing the old way of movie rentals. CBS News Bay Area reporter Itay Hod has the story.
New changes to the Common App
One of the most widespread tools used to apply for college is getting a revamp. The nonprofit behind the Common App is launching new design updates. Katie Burns, premier college admissions counselor at educational consulting firm Ivy Wise, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Epstein accuser's attorney speaks out
As convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell come back into the national spotlight, CBS News is also revisiting stories of Epstein survivors like Maria Farmer. She says she reported Epstein and Maxwell to the FBI in 1996 and 2006. She is suing the federal government for failing to protect her. Farmer's attorney, Jennifer Freeman, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Israel considering Gaza options
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held security discussions Tuesday where his staff presented options for continuing Israel's campaign in Gaza, according to the prime minister's office. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
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