Ukraine: The heart of the revolution
An inside look at the people behind the revolution that resulted in the parliamentary ouster of President Victor Yanukovych and Russia's power grab in Crimea. Clarissa Ward reports.
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Hegseth tells NATO partners to step up
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged NATO partners to up their spending contributions on global defense. This comes as the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, and as Vladimir Putin stalls on ceasefire talks. CBS News' Olivia Gazis reports.
Russia launches drone attack in Ukraine
Russia launched a drone strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, days after a drone operation successfully targeted military aircraft inside Russia. The latest violent escalation comes as details emerge about Vladimir Putin's calls with President Trump and Pope Leo XIV. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Key details from Trump's call with Putin
President Trump said he spoke with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and that the Russian president plans on responding to Ukraine's recent drone strike on Russian air bases. CBS News senior national correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Why Trump raised tariffs on steel, aluminum
President Trump has doubled his tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%. The new import taxes took effect overnight. They apply to nearly all U.S. trading partners, except for the U.K. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on what's behind the decision.
CBO: Trump budget bill would increase deficit
The Congressional Budget Office released new numbers on the monetary impacts of President Trump's budget bill and tariffs on Wednesday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Satellite photos appear to show aftermath of Ukraine drone strike
Satellite images of Russian air bases released Wednesday appear to show the aftermath of what Ukraine called "Operation Spider's Web."
This week's impeachment inquiry developments
Scott Pelley reports the new developments in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump and speaks with voters and two members of Congress from both sides of the aisle who say the inquiry is necessary.
Covering an impeachment debate again
Will the president be impeached? PScott elley looks back at the when the country was asking that question in 1998 and compares it to today
Biden answers for his son's Ukraine dealings
Joe Biden says his son, Hunter, did nothing wrong when he was paid to serve on the board of a Ukrainian gas company while his father was vice president and overseeing U.S. policy in Ukraine.
Former State Dept. official on Bill Taylor
In his testimony Tuesday, top U.S. diplomat to Ukraine Bill Taylor described what he saw as two separate channels for communication with the country: one that he led, and another that was "highly irregular" and spearheaded in part by President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Glen Johnson joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain how the lines of diplomacy are supposed to work.
Hegseth skipping NATO meeting
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenskyy proposed a ceasefire with Russia until he and Russian President Vladimir Putin can speak directly, reports say. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly skipping a NATO meeting about Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Ukraine strikes key Russian bridge
Ukraine said it attacked the bridge linking Russia and the Crimea Peninsula on Tuesday. The bridge has since reopened. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more details.
What we know about attack on Crimea bridge
Ukraine says it has struck a crucial bridge that links Russia with the occupied Crimean peninsula. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Ukraine claims Crimea bridge explosion
Ukraine is claiming an underwater explosion that closed down a bridge connecting Russia to Crimea, according to security officials. This comes after both countries reportedly made little progress in direct peace talks held on Monday. CBS News national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
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Russia strikes Ukraine overnight
Russia launched strikes overnight in Ukraine, days after news emerged of a sophisticated attack inside Russia by Ukrainian drones that took a year to plan, according to security officials. This comes on the heels of ceasefire talks in Turkey, where little was accomplished. Michael Bociurkiw, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, joins CBS News with more.
Ukraine says drones dealt massive blow to Russia
Ukraine launched a massive surprise drone attack on military targets deep inside Russia over the weekend. Charlie D'Agata has more.
Russia and Ukraine agree to prisoner swap
Russian and Ukrainian officials met in Turkey on Monday for a second round of direct talks, where they agreed to a new prisoner swap just one day after Ukraine launched a massive drone attack deep into Russian territory. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the details.
How Ukraine carried out Russia drone attack
A large-scale drone attack struck deep inside Russia over the weekend. Benjamin Jensen, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins "The Takeout" to discuss how Ukraine carried out the secretive operation and what it could mean for ceasefire efforts.
Leavitt on Russia-Ukraine talks, China
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is reacting to the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and says President Trump expects to speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
U.K. plans to build new nuclear-powered subs as part of military boost
A British military spending boost, including new attack subs and long-range weapons, will make the U.K. "a battle-ready, armor-clad nation," Prime Minister Keir Starmer says.
Details on Ukraine's major drone strike
Ukrainian security sources told CBS News that Sunday's drone strikes inside Russia, called "Operation Spider's Web," took over a year to plan and execute. The drone attacks, which reportedly destroyed 40 Russian bombers, come as the two nations prepare for peace talks in Turkey.
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Election Day 2025 live updates as voters weigh in on key state and local races
Voters are headed to the polls today for Election Day 2025 in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City, in the biggest races since President Trump's win. Follow live results here.
Shutdown set to become longest ever after 14th failed Senate vote
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now tied for the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Dick Cheney, powerful former vice president, dies at 84
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
Outline of potential shutdown deal emerges as senators continue talks
Senators are discussing a deal that would fund the government alongside long-term appropriations bills in exchange for a vote on extending health care tax credits.
White House says administration is complying with court order on SNAP funds
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that federal food benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!"
Border Patrol agent testifies sandwich thrown at him "exploded all over"
Sean Dunn has been charged with a misdemeanor felony count for throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent during President Trump's federal takeover of D.C.
Some U.S. airspace might be closed if shutdown continues, Duffy says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts of the airspace" if the shutdown continues.
13 suspected drug cartel members killed in shootout with police
Four suspects were arrested and nine people kidnapped by the gang were freed following the clash in Sinaloa, officials said.
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Dems seek details on Epstein co-conspirator probe that was "inexplicably killed"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein provided the Justice Department with "precise and detailed" information about 20 alleged co-conspirators, House Democrats say.