Trumps light National Christmas Tree
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump have lit the National Christmas Tree on Thursday night at the Ellipse in President's Park in front of the White House. Watch the ceremony here.
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A look at the new CBS News D.C. studio
The CBS News D.C. studio has a brand new look made possible by the tireless efforts of our crew of engineers, audio and video technicians and so many more. Hundreds of hours of work went into building our new space to help bring "Face the Nation" and "Evening News" into a new era.
Trump speaks at March for Life rally
President Trump spoke Friday at the annual anti-abortion March for Life rally. He was the first president in the 46-year history of the event to appear in person. Watch his full speech here.
Joaquin Castro responds to Trump's address
Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro, chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, joins CBSN from Capitol Hill with his thoughts on President Trump's State of the Union address. Castro said Mr. Trump, "undercuts himself when he goes and fearmongers, using brown immigrants to scare Americans."
Black sports icons on breaking color barriers
Willie O’Ree broke the NHL’s color barrier in 1958 when he was signed to the Boston Bruins amid the U.S.’s battle with Jim Crow. Nzingha Prescod is an American foil fencer who became the first African-American woman to win an individual medal at the world championships. The two met in Washington, D.C. where they talked about their historic journeys as part of “CBS This Morning’s” Trailblazers series in celebration of Black History Month.
Top headlines for February 23, 2020
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" anchored by Nikki Battiste.
Surgeon general urges Americans to follow CDC guidelines
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, Surgeon General Jerome Adams emphasized that the next 15 days will be crucial for fighting the pandemic in the U.S.
Cherry Blossom Festival available as livestream
The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival is one of many activities on the growing list of event cancellations across the nation due to coronavirus. But the National Park Service sought a way to keep the festivities going by livestreaming the blossoms through a "bloom cam." Nikole Killion reports.
Top headlines for April 4, 2020
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" anchored by Jim Benemann.
Top headlines for April 25, 2020
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News with Lesli Foster."
D.C. restaurant fights to stay open
Washington D.C.'s iconic eatery Ben's Chili Bowl is one of the capital's most famous destinations. It has served its unique menu to generations of the city's biggest stars. But now, like many other small businesses, Ben's is facing the fight of its life. Nikole Killion reports.
Elite flying squadrons honor frontline workers
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy Blue Angels are planning a salute to honor America's frontline workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Kris Van Cleave reports.
West Wing staff required to wear masks
The Trump administration is now requiring West Wing staffers to wear masks at all times, except when at their desks. This comes as top administration officials are forced to self-isolate due to exposure to COVID-19. Paula Reid reports from the White House.
Appeals court revives lawsuit involving Trump hotel in D.C.
The full 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the ruling of a three-judge panel, allowing the review of Trump Organization finances.
Senate returns amid pandemic as House stays away
The Senate is back in session, while the House waits as cases of coronavirus continue to plague the nation's capital.
Snapshot: Washington, D.C. in a time of coronavirus
"Sunday Morning" presents images of life in the nation's capital during the COVID-19 pandemic by Washington, D.C.-based photographer Robin Fader. The song "You're Not Alone" is by Alex Purdy & Donovan Duvall.
Pandemic: A snapshot of life in Washington, D.C.
Photographer Robin Fader captures the nation's capital in an unsettling time of coronavirus, in black-and-white images that take on an aura both isolated and communal
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Cities scramble to disinfect mass transit amid virus pandemic
In New York City, the nation's busiest mass transit system, all 741 rail and subway stations are being disinfected twice a day.
NYC and Chicago postpone St. Patrick's Day Parades
"As you might imagine this was not an easy decision and we don't take it lightly," said Chicago's mayor.
D.C. churchgoers urged to self-quarantine over coronavirus
D.C. health officials estimate "several hundred people" had interactions with the Reverend Tim Cole, the rector at Christ Church Georgetown.
Kenan Thompson will host this year's White House Correspondents' dinner
The longest-tenured "Saturday Night Live" cast member will be joined by comedian Hasan Minhaj.
House committee approves bill to make D.C. the 51st state
The bill, which has 220 co-sponsors, will now go to the House floor for a full vote.
National Archives apologizes for editing Women's March photo
"We made a mistake," the Archives said in a press release.
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2020 Women's March
The 2020 Women's March was the fourth annual.
Trump says he's fired Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook
The president made the dramatic move after engaging in months of public attacks against the central bank.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody, facing deportation to Uganda
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
Trump wants to punish flag burning. Is burning the American flag illegal?
President Trump signed an executive order that seeks to go after people who burn the American flag.
Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
Trump floats changing Defense Department to Department of War
President Trump on Monday floated returning the Department of Defense to its prior name, the Department of War, calling its current moniker "too defensive."
House Oversight Committee subpoenas Jeffrey Epstein's estate
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer subpoenaed estate of Jeffrey Epstein, seeking over a dozen categories of documents.
Why Cracker Barrel's new logo is a flop, according to branding experts
Cracker Barrel badly misread its own customer base — and our culturally sensitive times — in trying to spruce up its image, experts say.
Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to felony battery against a police officer in L.A.
Lil Nas X has been charged with three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting arrest after he was arrested last week on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City.
FEMA staff argue Trump administration's cuts risk undoing progress since Katrina
A group of current and former FEMA officials is blasting the Trump administration for its sweeping changes to the disaster relief agency, days before the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.