CBS Evening News - Season 30 / Year 2025

CBS Evening News - Season 30 / Year 2025

Season 30 / Year 2025

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DatesJan 1, 2025 - Jul 3, 2025
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Episode 1
Year 2025Episode 130 min

Episode 1

CBS News national reporter Kati Weis was in New Orleans' French Quarter when a driver plowed into the crowd, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens of others. She describes her experience. A 42-year-old man intentionally drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans' famous Bourbon Street on New Year's Day, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens of others. The attack is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, the FBI said, after weapons and potential improvised explosive devices were found in the vehicle. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports from New Orleans. A Tesla Cyberstruck exploded outside Trump Towers in Las Vegas, killing a person inside and injuring seven others. Police are investigating it as a possible act of terrorism, multiple sources with knowledge of the investigation told CBS News. Andres Gutierrez reports. Investigators are working to uncover more about the driver in the deadly New Orleans attack. Police have identifed the driver as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas. CBS News' Jason Allen reports. With just a few weeks left in office, President Biden huddled with his homeland security team after the deadly attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports. Security barriers that were meant to keep vehicles away from New Orleans' famous crowded streets were being upgraded before the attack on New Year's Day. The protective barriers designed to block traffic had been temporarily removed. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.

Jan 1, 2025
Episode 2
Year 2025Episode 230 min

Episode 2

The postponed Sugar Bowl kicked off Thursday night in the New Orleans Superdome, about a mile from the deadly attack on Bourbon Street. Michelle Miller takes a look at the increased security for the game. A ceremony was held to commemorate the 14 people who were killed in the New Year's attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Now, family members of the victims are speaking out about their loved ones. Tony Dokoupil reports. The FBI on Thursday released new video of the person suspected of leaving two pipe bombs on Capitol Hill the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Nearly four years later, investigators have still not named a suspect. Scott MacFarlane reports. Authorities are still piecing together clues about the deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that left 14 people dead just hours into the new year. Investigators now say they believe the man behind the attack acted alone and was inspired by ISIS. Omar Villafranca has the latest. Authorities say the 37-year-old former Green Beret suspected of detonating a Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas died by suicide before the blast. Andres Gutierrez has the latest on he investigation. More than a foot of lake effect snow has piled up in parts of the Great Lakes region, and there's more to come. An arctic blast is set to bring freezing temperatures and snow across the U.S. Rob Marciano has the forecast.

Jan 2, 2025
Episode 3
Year 2025Episode 330 min

Episode 3

The war in Gaza shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. Israel turned up the pressure in one of the deadliest weeks of fighting, with nearly 150 people killed. Holly Williams has the latest developments. It was a dramatic day in Congress, with House Speaker Mike Johnson temporarily frozen out of his job by several reluctant Republicans. But enough of those Republicans came around and Johnson was reelected in the first round of voting. Scott MacFarlane reports. The U.S. surgeon general is now recommending a new label on alcohol products that warns of the risks of cancer, similar to the warning labels on cigarettes. A new advisory says alcohol consumption is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, behind smoking and obesity. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. The first major winter storm of the season is expected to bring snow and ice from the Central Plains to the East Coast, along with bone-chilling temperatures. Rob Marciano has the latest. 

Jan 3, 2025
Episode 4
Year 2025Episode 430 min

Episode 4

At least five people have been killed in crashes in Kansas and Missouri as a major winter storm created hazardous conditions on the roads. Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey are among nearly a dozen states that have been buried in snow and ice since Sunday. Rob Marciano, Manuel Bojorquez and Kris Van Cleave are tracking the storm and its effects. Congress convened Monday to count the votes of the Electoral College and formally cement President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. It comes four years after the Capitol attack. Scott MacFarlane has more. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden were in New Orleans on Monday to meet with the families of those killed in the New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street. The visit comes as authorities release new details about the planning of the attack and the city begins upgrading bollards to protect pedestrians. Omar Villafranca has details. For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems. Driving just got more expensive for many New York City commuters as congestion pricing was put to its first rush hour test. Supporters argue the plan cuts down on gridlock and greenhouse gas emissions, but critics are fuming about paying another toll. Elijah Westbrook reports. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he's stepping down as leader of Canada's governing party after nearly a decade in power. Elizabeth Palmer has more on what led to Trudeau's downfall.

Jan 6, 2025
Episode 5
Year 2025Episode 530 min

Episode 5

Jimmy Carter is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol ahead of his state funeral on Jan. 9. Scott MacFarlane has more on the late former president's journey from Georgia to Washington, D.C. A new rule issued by the outgoing Biden administration will ban medical debt from appearing on people's credit reports. It's estimated the move will raise credit scores for around 15 million Americans by an average of 20 points. Nancy Cordes reports. A combination of hurricane-force winds and dry vegetation is fueling wildfires that are rapidly spreading in Southern California. Thousands have had to evacuate, some forced to abandon their cars amid major traffic jams and gridlock. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. As wildfires continue to spread in Southern California, the worst of the heavy winds haven't even arrived. Lonnie Quinn takes a look at what comes next. Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that Meta is ending its fact-checking program for its platforms, which include Instagram and Facebook. President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he believed the change might be due to political threats he has made against Zuckerberg and his company in the past. Kelly O'Grady reports. 

Jan 7, 2025
Episode 6
Year 2025Episode 630 min

Episode 6

Nearly 200,000 people are under evacuation orders or warnings across Los Angeles County as at least four large wildfires rage. The fires have destroyed at least 1,000 structures. Lilia Luciano is on the ground in the community of Altadena with the latest on the Eaton Fire. The Eaton Fire has burned more than 10,000 acres in northeast Los Angeles County, forcing about 33,000 residents to flee. It has torched homes and burned houses of worship in the communities of Altadena and Pasadena and is responsible for multiple deaths. Kris Van Cleave reports from Pasadena. The Palisades Fire burning in the once vibrant Los Angeles coastal enclave of Pacific Palisades has destroyed at least 1,000 structures and sent tens of thousands of residents fleeing for safety. Firefighters faced water shortages as they tried to battle huge flames. An estimated 15,000 homes were still at risk from the flames. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Tony Dokoupil spoke with evacuees of the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles who are coming to grips with the destruction wreaked by the blaze, which has destroyed at least 1,000 structures. 

Jan 8, 2025
Episode 7
Year 2025Episode 730 min

Episode 7

As firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, hundreds of people are supporting them at a command center that was built in less than 24 hours. From lodging to laundry to logistics, this small city has turned into a massive firefighting machine. Rob Marciano has more. Authorities estimate that as of Thursday, more than 5,000 structures have been destroyed by the wildfires that have torched more than 30,000 acres across Los Angeles. Many questions remain about how local officials prepared for and responded to the disaster, and Mayor Karen Bass is facing questions over the timing of her trip to Africa. Jonathon Vigliotti has the latest. Actor Milo Ventimiglia has revealed his family's Malibu home burnt down in the Los Angeles fires -- an eerie reflection of the tragedy that befell his character on the NBC drama series "This Is Us." Tony Dokoupil has more. The wind-fueled Eaton Fire burning in northeast Los Angeles County has rained destruction on several neighborhoods in Pasadena and Altadena, damaging or destroying at least 1,000 structures and killing at least five people. Kris Van Cleave spoke with the sister of one of the victims. Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about whether $17 million in budget cuts hindered the agency's wildfire response. Nearly 180,000 people have been forced from their homes by the devastating wildfires burning in Southern California. They include Dale Fielder, who is sheltering at the Pasadena Convention Center with his wife after their home was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Here are some ways to help those in need. The late President Jimmy Carter was being laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, on Thursday following a public ceremony in Washington, D.C., that was attended by President Biden, President-elect Donald Trump, and three other former presidents. Mark Strassmann reports.

Jan 9, 2025
Episode 8
Year 2025Episode 830 min

Episode 8

Rob Marciano spent Friday embedded with Los Angeles County Fire Department crews as they went through the disaster zone of the Palisades Fire, extinguishing flare-ups. The fires burning across Los Angeles County have thrown the school year into turmoil. At least a dozen schools have burned, impacting more than 5,000 students. Lilia Luciano reports. A New York judge sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to unconditional discharge Friday in his "hush money" case, meaning he will serve no jail time and receive no punishment for his conviction. The judge said that the sentence was his only option given Trump's return to the White House. Weijia Jiang explains. With the Los Angeles-area wildfires expected to be one of the most expensive disasters in California history, Margaret Brennan examines how the federal government is offering to help. The Supreme Court on Friday heard arguments in a last-minute appeal from TikTok to halt a U.S. ban on the social media platform which could take effect later this month. Congress last year passed a law with bipartisan support that requires TikTok to divest itself from its Chinese owner ByteDance. Justices indicated they were likely in favor of upholding the ban. Jan Crawford has details. Multiple wildfires were still burning across the Los Angeles County area Friday as tens of thousands of people remained under evacuation orders and more than 10,000 structures were estimated to have been destroyed by the blazes. The National Guard has been called in to help protect critical infrastructure. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.

Jan 10, 2025
Episode 9
Year 2025Episode 930 min

Episode 9

Two passenger jets, a Delta flight and a United flight, had a close call over the weekend over Phoenix while they were preparing to land. Kris Van Cleave has the details. Planes and helicopters are being used to fight the fires burning in the Los Angeles area. Rob Marciano gives us a bird's-eye view of what that fight looks like. As the death toll from the Southern California fires mounts, nearly two dozen people remain missing. Elise Preston spoke with one family desperate to find a relative they've lost contact with since the fires broke out. The wildfires in the Los Angeles area are the latest in a string of deadly and destructive blazes happening where humans have overstepped into nature. Tom Hanson explores how this spread, combined with increased risk from climate change, contributes to the fires. President Biden reflected on his foreign policy achievements Monday, saying America is better positioned on the global stage than it was when he took office four years ago. Ed O'Keefe reports on Mr. Biden's remarks and what is still left to be done. As dangerous conditions persist, investigators are focused on finding out what caused the Palisades Fire to erupt in Southern California. Officials are probing whether embers from another fire that burned in the area could have been the cause. Jonathan Vigliotti has more. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick to serve as secretary of defense, will face a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. Despite a Republican majority, he still faces a bumpy road to confirmation. Nancy Cordes reports.

Jan 13, 2025
Episode 10
Year 2025Episode 1030 min

Episode 10

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning about his views on women in combat and reports of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking during his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. Nikole Killion reports. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism over the timing of an overseas trip she was on when the wildfires broke out in the Los Angeles area. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Heavy Santa Ana winds are expected to return, prompting red flag warnings along a 300-mile stretch of Southern California. As fires continue to burn, the winds could either spread them or spark new fires. Rob Marciano reports. U.S., Israeli and Arab officials tell CBS News the first phase of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been agreed to "in principle." The deal, which could go into effect as soon as next week, would see the release of dozens of hostages. Elizabeth Palmer has the details. Former special counsel Jack Smith's report has been released on his investigation into then-President Donald Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Smith claims had Trump not won the 2024 election and the case was allowed to proceed, the president-elect would have been found guilty. Scott MacFarlane has more. 

Jan 14, 2025
Episode 11
Year 2025Episode 1130 min

Episode 11

The most dangerous of the winds in Southern California will be dying down over the next few hours, giving firefighters a much-needed break. Jonathan Vigliotti has new reporting on how some of them were deployed in the first hours of the disaster. After more than a year of tense on-and-off negotiations, Israel and the militant group Hamas reached an agreement on a six-week ceasefire agreement that will include the release of nearly three dozen hostages. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv. There are seven Israeli Americans still held by Hamas, including three believed to be alive in captivity. One of them is Sagui Dekel-Chen, who's among the wounded. The Biden administration says he's expected to be in the first phase of hostages released under the latest ceasefire deal. Norah O'Donnell spoke to his father, Jonathan, about what it was like to hear the news. Along with President Biden's Middle East envoy, President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration was involved in Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations. Margaret Brennan has analysis. Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, faced questions on Justice Department independence and the 2020 election at her confirmation hearing. Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill. It's been over three years since college athletes have been able to be paid above-board, a ruling that has permanently changed college sports. But as Scott MacFarlane reports, the change -- and the money -- hasn't been spread around equally.  

Jan 15, 2025
Episode 12
Year 2025Episode 1230 min

Episode 12

Some Los Angeles residents have been allowed to return to areas that were evacuated amid the wildfires, but others may have to wait at least another week before they can see what's left of their homes. Rob Marciano reports. Less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office, CBS News sat down with members of the Inauguration Committee who have been preparing for a peaceful transfer of power. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell reports. As a ceasefire deal is expected to go into effect between Israel and Hamas, Israel's government still hasn't officially signed off on the agreement, creating anxiety over whether it will hold. Israel has continued striking Gaza in the aftermath of the deal's announcement. Elizabeth Palmer reports. CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the American Cancer Society's latest cancer report that shows both positive and concerning trends. In Los Angeles, where the historic Palisades and Eaton Fires continue to burn, a home built using a so-called passive design concept was the only one still standing in its neighborhood. David Schechter reports.  

Jan 16, 2025
Episode 13
Year 2025Episode 1330 min

Episode 13

As firefighters continue their progress containing the Los Angeles wildfires, a new crisis is emerging: Southern California's housing shortage. As Tom Hanson reports, it was already serious. Now, it's dire. Over 100 million TikTok users in the U.S. could be in for a rude awakening this weekend if the app shutters due to a law passed last year. As Kelly O'Grady explains, the ban will affect casual users in addition to those who use the app for their livelihoods. The snow and wind will affect more than the presidential inauguration. Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the timing of next week's "big chill." A dangerously cold blast of air is forcing President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration to take place indoors. The last time this happened was 40 years ago, when Ronald Reagan was sworn as president for a second time. Ed O'Keefe has details. The Supreme Court has upheld a new law that would lead to a ban of the social media platform TikTok, clearing the way for the app to shutter in the U.S. as soon as this weekend. Jan Crawford has more. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to take effect this weekend, with the first hostages expected to be released as soon as Sunday. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv. 

Jan 17, 2025
Episode 14
Year 2025Episode 1430 min

Episode 14

Donald Trump returned to power as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, saying in his second inaugural address that "the golden age of America begins right now." Nancy Cordes has details. After hours of pomp-and-circumstance, President Trump is using his executive authority to enact major changes — especially on immigration and energy. Ed O'Keefe is breaking it all down. With much of President Donald Trump's Day 1 agenda focused on cracking down on immigration, CBS News wanted to learn how his policies are impacting America's cities. With much of President Donald Trump's Day 1 agenda focused on cracking down on immigration, CBS News wanted to learn how his policies are impacting America's cities. Lilia Luciano reports from Chicago, one of the cities bracing for raids. Three Israeli hostages were released as part of a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. In Gaza, the skies were quiet as families ventured out without fear for the first time in 15 months, and many set off to see what was left of their neighborhoods. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Jerusalem. Much of the Northeast is still digging out from up to ten inches of snow. Meteorologist Albert Ramon is following the cold snap as well as a rare winter storm in the South. Inauguration Day for President Trump marked just the second time that a president was sworn in on Martin Luther King Day. Former President Bill Clinton took the oath for this second term on Jan. 20 in 1997.

Jan 20, 2025
Episode 15
Year 2025Episode 1530 min

Episode 15

On his first day in office, President Trump pardoned and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,600 people convicted of offenses related to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. Among them are former leaders of white supremacist groups and people convicted of attacking police officers. Scott MacFarlane reports. U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger says President Trump's sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants has upset a lot of officers and "has an impact on our communities nationwide." He explains why in an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell. Peter Hegseth, President Donald Trump's Defense secretary pick, is facing new allegations, this time from his former sister-in-law, who claims the former Fox News host made his second wife fear for her safety. Hegseth's lawyer has denied the allegations. Nikole Killion has the details. President Trump signed an executive action Monday meant to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. whose parents are unauthorized migrants. More than 20 state attorneys general have sued to block the order, which runs contrary to most interpretations of the 14th Amendment. Weijia Jiang has more. More than 70 people are dead after a ski resort in Turkey went up in flames during the night. Much of the country is seeing frigid temperatures while snow is impacting the U.S. as far south as Texas, Louisiana and the Florida panhandle. Kati Weis and Skyler Henry have more. CBS meteorologist Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast on how long freezing temperatures from the polar vortex will last. Comedian and former "Daily Show" host Trevor Noah will return to host the Grammys for a fifth straight year.

Jan 21, 2025
Episode 16
Year 2025Episode 1630 min

Episode 16

An operation to deploy 1,000 Army personnel and 500 Marines to the U.S.-Mexico border is underway, according to senior military officials. The troops will assist with immigration enforcement in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego, California. U.S. border agents have also been instructed to deport migrants crossing illegally without allowing them to go through the asylum process. Omar Villafranca has details. An operation to deploy 1,000 Army personnel and 500 Marines to the U.S.-Mexico border is underway, according to senior military officials. The troops will assist with immigration enforcement in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego, California. U.S. border agents have also been instructed to deport migrants crossing illegally without allowing them to go through the asylum process. Omar Villafranca has details. All federal employees who hold roles in diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been placed on paid leave as President Trump, immediately after taking office this week, signed executive orders seeking to end DEI programs within the federal government. Weijia Jiang examines the response and possible impact of the move. Several southern states from Louisiana to the Carolinas remain under states of emergency as icy and snowy conditions grip the region. The cold weather has been blamed for at least nine deaths. Kati Weis has more.  One student was killed and a second was wounded Wednesday when a fellow 17-year-old student opened fire in the cafeteria of Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, according to authorities. The shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. Janet Shamlian has the latest. A wildfire erupted Wednesday near the community of Castaic in north Los Angeles County. The blaze quickly grew to more than 5,000 acres, spurring thousands of evacuations. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. Just ahead of the start of trial, Prince Harry reached a financial settlement with the News Group Newspapers, a group of British tabloids owned by Rupert Murdoch, in his lawsuit alleging the tabloids violated his privacy. As part of the settlement, Harry also received a public apology in which the newspapers acknowledged "phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information." Imtiaz Tyab reports. 

Jan 22, 2025
Episode 17
Year 2025Episode 1730 min

Episode 17

Fire crews are still battling multiple wildfires across Southern California, including the Hughes Fire which broke out Wednesday and has already torched more than 10,000 acres and forced tens of thousands of evacuations in north Los Angeles County. The threat of Santa Ana winds which fueled these blazes is not over. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. President Trump and his advisers are working on plans to put tariffs on foreign goods, arguing that doing so will boost manufacturing in the U.S. and balance trade with countries like China. However, critics warn that they could prompt retaliatory tariffs that will lower demand for U.S. products and hurt American workers. Weijia Jiang has more. Pete Hegseth, President Trump's pick for defense secretary, told Sen. Elizabeth Warren that he paid a woman $50,000 who had accused him of sexual assault in 2017, two sources confirmed to CBS News. The average price of a new car in the U.S. is more than $49,000, and President Trump's proposal to increase tariffs on Mexico and Canada could raise car prices even higher. Kelly O'Grady examines why. Authorities have released new information about a 17-year-old teen who shot and killed a fellow student and wounded another at their high school in Nashville, Tennessee. Nicole Valdes has more. After five years at the helm of "CBS Evening News," Norah O'Donnell is signing off for the final time Thursday as she prepares for a new role with the network. In a special sendoff, Oprah Winfrey looks back at O'Donnell's tenure as anchor and managing editor, from her historic interview with Pope Francis, to her live broadcast aboard the USS Nimitz.

Jan 23, 2025
Episode 18
Year 2025Episode 1830 min

Episode 18

The Trump administration on Friday began flying detained undocumented immigrants out of the U.S. aboard military cargo planes. Several flights carrying dozens of migrants out of Texas and Arizona arrived in Guatemala. The White House called it the official start of Mr. Trump's long-promised mass deportation campaign. Nicole Sganga has the latest. As part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal reached last week, Hamas is expected Saturday to release four hostages being held in Gaza in exchange for about 200 Palestinian detainees. Ramy Inocencio has more. President Trump said Friday he was planning to sign an executive order that could lead to an overhaul, or elimination, of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan examines what this could mean. She also discusses why Mr. Trump removed the federal security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci. The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., debuted its two new pandas to the public Friday, Bao Li and Qing Bao. The two seemed unfazed by the throngs of fans who waited months for their debut. Nancy Cordes has details. 

Jan 24, 2025
Episode 19
Year 2025Episode 1930 min

Episode 19

A Chinese AI company called DeepSeek is sending a shock wave through Wall Street. Margaret Brennan explains. Israel's goal was to destroy Hamas, but as Elizabeth Palmer reports, 15 months of war in Gaza is having the opposite effect on recruitment efforts. Chinese spies are targeting U.S. service members on social media in an effort to get American military secrets, U.S. federal officials say. Jim Axelrod has more on the growing problem. For the past three weeks, we've been watching as firefighters from all over the country join their colleagues in Southern California to battle the wildfires. As residents ran away from the flames, these brave souls raced toward them, risking their lives to save others. Before the fires in Southern California, you could see mile after mile of beautiful houses on wooded landscapes. But what you couldn't see was that many of the homes were uninsured or underinsured. Mark Strassmann reports. 

Jan 27, 2025
Episode 20
Year 2025Episode 2030 min

Episode 20

China on Monday unveiled its DeepSeek artificial intelligence, shocking the U.S. tech sector and sending chip-maker Nvidia's stock tumbling. Anna Coren reports. After three years of war, a little more than half of Ukrainians say they're ready to accept a ceasefire with Russia, but they have conditions. Holly Williams explains. A memo from the White House budget office sent Monday called for a spending freeze on federal assistance beginning Tuesday night, causing chaos and confusion about the scope of the order. But just as the freeze was set to kick in, a federal judge paused the directive. Nancy Cordes has more. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are embarking on a weeklong operation in New York City targeting undocumented migrants. Newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined some of the raids and spoke to Major Garrett about the ongoing deportation sweeps. 

Jan 28, 2025
Episode 21
Year 2025Episode 2130 min

Episode 21

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators in a hearing that last more than three hours Wednesday as he strives to be confirmed as President Trump's director of the Department of Health and Human Services. He was pressed about controversial statements he has made in the past on vaccines and abortion. Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the hearing. Israel's offensive in Gaza was meant to weaken the militant group Hamas and ensure that an attack like that which occurred on Oct. 7 never happened again. As the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war continues to hold, Elizabeth Palmer examines whether Israel achieved its goal and what the state of Hamas' militant wing is now. Samples of rock and dirt which were returned to Earth in 2023 from the asteroid Bennu have been analyzed and found to contain some of the key building blocks of life, including ammino acids, scientists said Wednesday. Ten states in the U.S. allow terminally ill patients to take medicine to end their lives, what is known as "Medical Aid in Dying," or MAID, and eight other states are contemplating similar laws. But there is opposition. Nikki Battiste explains. Some migrants who enter the U.S. illegally are being helped by American citizens. CBS News got an inside look at how one such network operates at the southern border. Adam Yamaguchi reports.

Jan 29, 2025
Episode 22
Year 2025Episode 2230 min

Episode 22

There were no survivors when an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers Wednesday night while approaching for landing at Reagan National Airport. CBS News has learned that just one air traffic control worker from the Reagan National Airport tower was managing the helicopters and planes, a job normally done by two people. Kris Van Cleave has the latest. District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Chief John Donnelly spoke to CBS News about the agency's response to the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter, and what recovery efforts will look like in the coming days. There were three soldiers aboard the Sikorsky H-60 Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people outside Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Black Hawk was on a "routine" training flight at the time. Charlie D'Agata has more on how Black Hawks are utilized around the nation's capital. Robert Sumwalt, CBS News transportation safety expert and analyst and former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, detailed a map and timeline of the midair collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army helicopter. Six members of the Skating Club of Boston, an elite figure skating community, were killed aboard the American Airlines flight which collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday night near Reagan National Airport. Beth Germano has more. Given the congestion in the skies on a daily basis, U.S. aviation has a remarkable safety record. However, Wednesday's midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter outside Washington, D.C., may have shattered the flying public's sense of safety. Mark Strassmann explains. 

Jan 30, 2025
Episode 23
Year 2025Episode 2330 min

Episode 23

Crews have recovered 41 bodies from the wreckage of the American Airlines regional jet and Army Black Hawk helicopter sitting in the Potomac River. Now, they're waiting for additional equipment to pull pieces of fuselage from the river in the hopes of reaching those unaccounted for. Kris Van Cleave reports on the latest recovery efforts. On a National Day of Mourning after 9/11, then-President George W. Bush told the nation that the tragedy had brought political parties together in a kinship of grief, with no room for politics. But President Trump took on a different tone Thursday after another national tragedy -- the deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C. Margaret Brennan explains. Leslie Stahl sits down with Sen. Mitch McConnell for an interview airing in full on "60 Minutes" to discuss his support for President Trump's policies and more. A security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art now has a piece of art on display there thanks to a chance encounter with a museum curator. Steve Hartman has the story for "On the Road." 

Jan 31, 2025
Episode 24
Year 2025Episode 2430 min

Episode 24

As many as 20,000 trucks bring goods across the U.S.-Mexico border every day. Jason Allen reports from Laredo, Texas, where some businesses are stocking up on imports as they brace for President Trump's tariff hikes to take effect. Then, Kelly O'Grady joins for analysis. President Trump paused his plans to implement steep tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for at least a month after talks with the leaders of both countries, who vowed to step up efforts to combat the flow of drugs and migrants across their borders with the U.S. Weijia Jiang explains. FBI agents across the country have received questionnaires asking about the agents' possible work on Jan 6. Capitol riot cases. Scott MacFarlane has more. Crews began lifting pieces of the American Airlines regional jet that crashed into the Potomac River after last week's midair collision with an Army helicopter. Kris Van Cleave has the details. The Palisades and Eaton Fires that destroyed thousands of homes are now fully contained, but as residents look to rebuild, they could face a problem -- President Trump's immigration crackdown could create a shortage of construction workers. Mark Strassmann has more.

Feb 3, 2025
Episode 25
Year 2025Episode 2530 min

Episode 25

With grocery prices already more than 25% higher than five years ago, tariffs could spur increased costs for families already on a tight budget. Nancy Chen has more. The United Nations warned that President Trump's freeze on humanitarian aid will hit Afghan women especially hard. An official said 1,200 could die within three years, because of the loss of reproductive health services. More than three years after the U.S. withdrawal, Imtiaz Tyab returned to the country, finding remnants of two decades of war and some hope for better relations in the future. Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads, and culverts in North Carolina. They're a critical part of the infrastructure, but right now the state isn't providing money for repairs. Dave Malkoff reports. Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, died this week at his home in Michigan. He was 100.

Feb 4, 2025
Episode 26
Year 2025Episode 2630 min

Episode 26

USAID personnel have been locked out of their offices and email since Monday, leaving many confused as to whether they'll have healthcare or paychecks coming. One staffer spoke anonymously to Margaret Brennan, calling the shakeup by the Trump administration a "moral atrocity." Some of the humanitarian aid USAID provided went to the African nation of Sudan. For two years now, its people have been caught in the middle of a civil war between two warlords. Debora Patta got a rare look inside the country. President Trump drew backlash when he suggested the United States should take control of the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians out during a news conference with the Israeli prime minister at the White House. Chris Livesay reports that Mr. Trump is floating the idea as many Palestinians return home under the ceasefire deal. The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office said Sonya Massey's fatal shooting by a deputy was an isolated incident, but a CBS News investigation found a pattern of misconduct, with dozens of allegations over the past 20 years. Jericka Duncan reports. The Hubble Telescope took a snapshot of what astronomers are calling the Bullseye Galaxy. The distant galaxy contains nine rings of stars that were formed when a blue dwarf galaxy crashed through the center of the galaxy.

Feb 5, 2025
Episode 27
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Episode 27

Another federal judge has blocked the Justice Department from releasing a list of FBI agents involved in investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Scott MacFarlane spoke to one of those agents, who says many at the bureau are feeling defeated and demoralized in the wake of the Trump administration's inquiry. The Environmental Protection Agency is working on an expedited timeline to clear combustible paints, household chemicals and other toxic debris from the Los Angeles fires. After the waste began arriving at a park 15 miles from the fire zone, some in the community are raising the alarm. Jonathan Vigliotti explains. President Trump has a phone call scheduled with the president of Panama to try to resolve the dispute over the Panama Canal. The waterway linking the Atlantic and the Pacific is vital to the U.S. economy, with 40% of American container shipments passing through every year. Lilia Luciano takes a closer look at what's at stake. San Juan County in Washington state didn't have the funds to give workers a raise, so they had to get creative. It turned out to be a big success. Mark Strassmann has more.

Feb 6, 2025
Episode 28
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Episode 28

This year is shaping up as the worst flu season in more than 15 years. Flu cases are in every state, but the virus is most active in 43, including Indiana and Kentucky. Janet Shamlian reports from Louisville, where a doctor says lower vaccine rates among children could be playing a role. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul temporarily shut down some live poultry markets in the state after bird flu was detected during a routine inspection in New York City. Lilia Luciano has details. A federal judge has blocked, at least temporarily, drastic cuts at USAID, but the impact of what the Trump administration is doing is already having serious ripple effects. Margaret Brennan explains. Contrary to a recent social media post from President Trump, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says she and crewmate Barry "Butch" Wilmore don't feel "abandoned" in space, despite a mission that's been extended from a little more than one week to more than nine months. John Dickerson spoke to Williams just as the sun was rising over the Earth. The sale of a one-of-a-kind violin has sold for $11.3 million during an auction at Sotheby's in New York. The money will finance student scholarships at Boston's New England Conservatory, the violin's previous owner. 

Feb 7, 2025
Episode 29
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Episode 29

President Trump says he is looking to eliminate wasteful spending in the federal government., but that may be at odds with what he's doing to keep another campaign promise. Jason Allen has been investigating what it's costing American taxpayers to deport immigrants who are in the country illegally. Inflation has come way down since June of 2022, when it hit 9.1%. But prices remain high, and that can have a big impact on a small town that depends on a single major employer. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Connell, Washington. A federal judge is weighing extending the pause on President Trump's "deferred resignations" for federal workers. Weijia Jiang is following the latest developments at the White House. The criminal trial of the man accused of attempting to murder author Salman Rushdie began with prosecutors saying Hadi Matar was on a mission when he rushed to attack Rushdie, stabbing him multiple times in 2022. Nikki Battiste reports on the first day of the trial and the national security concerns behind the attack. Presidents and the judicial branch have tangled before, but what is new, is the gusto with which President Trump and his team have asserted the scope of executive power. Jessica Levinson breaks it all down. This week marks 29 years since an epic man versus machine battle. It's when IBM's supercomputer, Deep Blue, beat Garry Kasparov, the world's best chess player, in 37 moves. Kasparov eventually prevailed in the six match series, but the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence raises questions about the possible battle royale to come. Christopher DiCarlo, author of a new book "Building a God," warns about the consequences of living without technological guardrails. Vaccination rates are declining, jeopardizing the country's herd immunity from widespread outbreaks. Manny Bojorquez takes an in-depth look at the impact.

Feb 10, 2025
Episode 30
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Episode 30

While the truce in Gaza holds, Israel is hitting Hamas in the West Bank, and Palestinians there are deeply concerned they, too, could be forced out. Chris Livesay has more. The country of Jordan is about 300 miles from the Gaza Strip, but Tuesday in the Oval Office, Jordan's leader King Abdullah was right in the middle of the Gaza Strip's future. President Trump reiterated that the U.S. will take over the territory, the Palestinians aren't coming back and that countries in the region will foot the bill for the operation. Weijia Jiang has been following the developments. Grants from the National Institutes of Health have helped create breakthroughs in cancer treatments, heart disease and vaccine development. But scientists from some of the nation's top medical labs are warning that the Trump administration's plan to cut $4 billion in funding for equipment and research staff could jeopardize medical progress. Dr. Celine Gounder joins to discuss. For the first time the pandemic began, deaths from influenza have outpaced deaths from COVID-19 in 22 states, plus New York City and Washington, D.C. Dr. Jon LaPook has the latest numbers. 

Feb 11, 2025
Episode 31
Year 2025Episode 3130 min

Episode 31

The Associated Press says its reporters have been blocked from covering White House events over its continued use of "Gulf of Mexico" instead of "Gulf of America." President Trump renamed the body of water through an executive order last month. Inflation accelerated in January, rising 3% on an annual basis, indicating that the Federal Reserve's push to drive inflation down to a 2% annual rate has stalled out, at least temporarily. Martin Baccardax joins to discuss. There are troubling signs that the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is coming apart amid concerns that the remaining hostages will not be released and military action in Gaza could return. Chris Livesay has details. The city of Miami Beach has announced new measures aimed at reducing spring break violence and chaos. But as Manny Bojorquez reports, not everyone is happy about the changes. A key question behind Elon Musk's remake of the federal government is whether he's moving so fast the baby might get thrown out with the bathwater. John Dickerson discusses.

Feb 12, 2025
Episode 32
Year 2025Episode 3230 min

Episode 32

President Trump announced a plan for reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners, marking another step in his challenge to the economic consensus that tariffs increase consumer prices. The announcement comes one day after new inflation data showed persistent price increases across the economy. Weijia Jiang has details. Leaders from America's European allies meeting in Munich are trying to catch up to developments coming out of Washington ever since President Trump announced he is in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine. Samantha Vinograd joins to discuss. An atmospheric river is bearing down on California, bringing with it heavy rains, evacuation orders and flash flood warnings. It's building up to another severe weather setback for an area still reeling from devastating wildfires. Carter Evans has the latest. The U.S. is heading toward a demographic cliff. Over the next decade, there will be fewer 18-year-olds available to fill the nation's universities. An analysis of census data projects by 2039, the pool will drop by 15% every year thereafter. Jeff Strohl, director of Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce, explains what it means for America's future. 

Feb 13, 2025
Episode 33
Year 2025Episode 3330 min

Episode 33

Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated discussions at the Munich Security Conference Friday, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met face-to-face with the Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Munich. The aftershocks of the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams might be more powerful than the initial earthquake itself. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emile Bove instructed federal prosecutors to dismiss the case against Adams, and one after another, prosecutors have resigned in protest. Scott MacFarlane has the latest. The Federal Drug Administration last month approved Journavx, a new kind of non-addictive pain medication. Doctors say Journavx is an important alternative because the power of opioids helped fuel an overdose epidemic and a surge in fentanyl use. Stephanie Stahl reports. The National Transportation Safety Board Friday laid out new details on its investigation into a midair collision between an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter last month which killed 67 people. The NTSB said the chopper may not have heard instructions from an air traffic controller to pass behind the plane. Kris Van Cleave has more.  Danielle Sassoon resigned Thursday as acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York when she was asked to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and she refused. John Dickerson gives his perspective on the significance of her decision.  

Feb 14, 2025
Episode 34
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Episode 34

This weekend's flooding in Kentucky is a reminder of nature's power, and how it can be amplified by climate change. According to climate risk modeling company First Street, climate change could cause a $1.4 trillion loss in property value over the coming decades. Jeremy Porter, First Street's head of climate implications research, joins to discuss the increased risks. It's been 500 days since the Oct. 7 terror attack, sparking a war that left Gaza in ruins while Hamas terrorists still hide 73 hostages somewhere beneath it. Israelis marked the grim milestone with protests and a hunger strike in honor of those Hamas has starved. Chris Livesay reports. The latest CDC tracking data on bird flu suggests the virus may be spreading undetected among humans. Dr. Celine Gounder has the latest. President Trump's firings of the members of independent agencies and boards have prompted a string of legal fights that could set the Supreme Court up to reconsider and potentially overturn a 90-year-old decision that shields certain executive branch officials from being removed after political shifts in the White House. Jessica Levinson explains.

Feb 17, 2025
Episode 35
Year 2025Episode 3530 min

Episode 35

Elon Musk and President Trump have said that DOGE's mission is to root out waste and abuse. The White House claims the agency has uncovered fraud and released a "wall of receipts" to show its findings. As Weijia Jiang reports, roughly $14 billion worth of federal program cuts identified were all approved spending. State and city leaders are pushing to quickly rebuild more than 15,000 structures that burned down in the Los Angeles wildfires, but some experts are questioning whether rebuilding in areas with an elevated risk is the right thing to do. Mark Strassmann reports. A federal judge said the Department of Government Efficiency's access to sensitive government agencies' data appears to be "unchecked authority of an unelected individual," but allowed the access to continue. At Mar-a-Lago, President Trump defended Elon Musk but went on the offense against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over Russia's invasion. Nancy Cordes has more. New video of the runway crash of a Delta regional jet in Toronto gives the clearest view of the hard landing that caused the plane to roll. The NTSB is assisting with the investigation into whether the weather, mechanical failure or pilot error played a role. Captain Laura Einsetler, a commercial airline pilot with three decades of flying experience, gives her take.llegal crossings along the southern border continue to decrease and are now at the lowest level they've been in nearly five years, according to new monthly data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Omar Villafranca has more on what's behind the dramatic drop. How do you measure America's standing in the world -- by the strength of its economy or the welfare of its citizens? A bipartisan group of scholars crunched nearly 30 years of data and found where America stands in the world may leave some unsure. New York Times senior writer David Leonhardt joins to discuss the findings. 

Feb 18, 2025
Episode 36
Year 2025Episode 3630 min

Episode 36

As President Trump prepares to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending his invasion of Ukraine, he picked up his rhetorical attacks on the president of the invaded country, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Elizabeth Palmer has been monitoring the situation. A federal judge said he needs more time to decide whether to accept the Justice Department's request to drop its corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, so that the mayor can devote his attention to carrying out President Trump's immigration policies. Scott MacFarlane has details. The Justice Department fired 20 immigration judges, threatening to worsen a backlog of about 4 million cases. Jason Allen takes a look at the impact. On his first full day as transportation secretary, Sean Duffy faced the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in more than 20 years — the midair collision over Washington that killed 67 people. It was the first of several high-profile crashes in recent weeks. Kris Van Cleave spoke to Duffy about the incidents and his priorities at the department. As the use of artificial intelligence spreads worldwide, its infrastructure is also taking up more space on the ground. As Janet Shamlian reports, that can change a community's landscape. According to the Department of Agriculture, more than 40% of the country's farm workers are undocumented immigrants. Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled to a dairy farm in Wisconsin to report on the tension between cheap labor and the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Homeowners are still cleaning up after a powerful winter storm brought damaging winds, rains and flash foods to parts of the South. Among the hardest hit towns is Clarksville, Tennessee. Nicole Valdes reports.

Feb 19, 2025
Episode 37
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Episode 37

A new administration is bringing new changes to enforcement at the U.S-Mexico border as illegal crossings drop to a five-year low. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to Michael Banks, the new chief of U.S. Border Patrol, about some of his priorities. Advocates for those sickened by toxins from the massive debris of 9/11 are calling on President Trump to immediately reverse cuts he made to the World Trade Center Health Program. Anthony Gardner, who was just fired as a public affairs specialist at the program, joins to discuss the implications. In Romania, which shares a border with Ukraine, NATO is holding its largest combat exercises of the year. The drills come as European leaders are expressing rising concern over the military alliance's future amid President Trump's shifting U.S. foreign policy. Haley Ott reports. A new global assessment shows that the world's glaciers are melting faster in the last 10 years compared to the previous decade. Polar bears, which depend on the frozen sheets, are increasingly under threat. Erin Hassanzadeh reports.

Feb 20, 2025
Episode 38
Year 2025Episode 3830 min

Episode 38

The Republican-controlled Senate adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint. Next week, the GOP-led House will advance its own proposal. There are some differences in strategy, and President Trump prefers the House approach. Caitlin Huey-Burns explains. A new study this week in the Nature journal found mountain glaciers are melting more than twice as rapidly as in the early 2000s. They lost more than 600 billion tons of ice in 2023 when David Schecter visited Svalbard, Norway. Beneath the battle-scarred fields of Ukraine lies a hidden treasure -- rare earth minerals used to power the world's most advanced technologies. White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Ukraine is close to signing a deal giving the United States access to these scarce resources. Axios senior political reporter Marc Caputo joins to discuss.

Feb 21, 2025
Episode 39
Year 2025Episode 3930 min

Episode 39

The office that asked federal workers to document five things they accomplished over the past week told executive branch officials on Monday that individual agencies can decide how to respond, despite a threat from Elon Musk that employees who refused could lose their jobs. As Ed O'Keefe reports, federal workers are growing frustrated. President Trump has chosen another supporter in the media for a key position. Dan Bongino will be deputy director of the FBI, with no Senate confirmation necessary. Scott MacFarlane has more. A measles outbreak primarily affecting the state of Texas has grown to nearly 100 cases, according to state health officials. Omar Villafranca explains how the measles outbreak may have spread beyond an unvaccinated religious community in Gaines County. In the Kyiv suburb of Borodyanka, Ukrainians displaced by the war now live in a long row of prefabricated shelters. Lilia Dyshlyovska has lived in one for nearly three years, after her home was destroyed in a Russian bombing which led her husband to volunteer to fight. Imtiaz Tyab has more. Three years after Russia launched an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, President Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House. Erica Brown has details. Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song," "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after, died Monday, her publicist confirmed to CBS News. She was 88.  

Feb 24, 2025
Episode 40
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Episode 40

There were new mixed messages from the White House with special advisor Elon Musk now threatening "termination" for federal employees who don't respond to an email asking what they did last week. The threat comes even after many federal agencies told workers not to respond. Nancy Cordes reports. Every summer, tens of millions of Americans visit National Forests. But this summer, the parks might look a little different. Ian Lee sat down with three Forest Service workers fired amid Trump administration cuts. At construction sites across the country, finding skilled workers is a constant struggle for contractors. Skyler Henry has more. When President Trump ordered a 90-day freeze on foreign aid, no one felt the impact more than the people of Sudan. Two years of civil war has left more than 25 million Sudanese starving in what is the largest humanitarian crisis the world has ever seen. Debora Patta reports. We are now into week six of President Trump shaking up and paring down the federal workforce -- something that surprised even his closest supporters. Mark Strassmann visits the battleground state of Wisconsin to find out how people who voted for him feel about the mass firings. President Trump's firings of the members of independent agencies and boards have prompted a string of legal fights that could set the Supreme Court up to reconsider and potentially overturn a 90-year-old decision known as "Humphrey's Executor." John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois explain.

Feb 25, 2025
Episode 41
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Episode 41

They call it the House, but it's no place like home -- at least not for young mothers. Scott MacFarlane shows how Rep. Brittany Pettersen, a Colorado Democrat, made the point with a tiny bundle of help. A child who was hospitalized with measles in Texas has died from the illness, marking the first death in an outbreak that has infected more than 120 people since late last month. Omar Villafranca spoke to a mom concerned for her 8-month-old baby who's still too young for the MMR vaccine. Surrounded by his cabinet, President Trump warned far deeper cuts are coming than the ones imposed so far, including potentially a 65% budget cut at the Environmental Protection Agency, which safeguards the nation's air and water. Nancy Cordes has the latest. The Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of a woman who claims she was a victim of reverse discrimination. The key question for the court is whether someone who is not a member of a minority group faces an extra hurdle to prove discrimination. Jan Crawford talked to the woman who brought the case. A California neighborhood is slowly sliding toward the ocean, but not all homeowners want to leave. A buyout program only provides 75% of the funding for the city to buy affected properties at fair market value, while the remaining share is absorbed by sellers. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. 

Feb 26, 2025
Episode 42
Year 2025Episode 4230 min

Episode 42

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the latest European leader to make a personal appeal to President Trump to continue U.S. support for Ukraine in the war with Russia, and to stop his tariff threats. Margaret Brennan has more. There is a growing mystery surrounding the death of two-time Academy Award winner Gene Hackman. His body, along with that of his wife's, were found Wednesday afternoon lying on the floor in separate rooms. One of their dogs was also found dead. Karen Hua has the latest. 

Feb 27, 2025
Episode 43
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Episode 43

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared before cameras in the Oval Office before what was supposed to be a luncheon and the signing of a historic deal to give the United States access to Ukraine's wealth of minerals. As Ed O'Keefe reports, it quickly turned into a loud argument involving the two presidents and Vice President JD Vance. When Ukrainian news channels reported on the volatile exchange at the Oval Office, the war-battered country almost immediately rallied around their leader. Imtiaz Tyab reports. The Food and Drug Administration unexpectedly canceled an annual meeting of its advisers to update next season's influenza vaccines, raising concerns about the timeline for manufacturing next winter's flu shots. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois spoke to Dr. Paul Offit, a member of the FDA advisory committee, about what it could mean. 

Feb 28, 2025
Episode 44
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Episode 44

A bipartisan group of former U.S. defense secretaries are now asking Congress to investigate the Trump administration's firing of top brass at the Pentagon, according to a letter obtained by the Associated Press. Charlie D'Agata reports on another Pentagon purge that could be even more alarming. President Trump said that he has decided to move forward with 25% tariffs on nearly all goods imported from Mexico and Canada as planned, after taking a month for aides to negotiate a potential reprieve. Weijia Jiang has details. As Trump's trade war with China brings reciprocal tariffs, many Chinese firms are investing in operations elsewhere to avoid the burden. Anna Coren reports from Cambodia. Multiple passenger planes on final approach to Reagan National Airport received apparent false alarms from their collision avoidance systems. Kris Van Cleave has more. At just 26 years old, Dr. Ihor Pryntsypal is one of Ukraine's youngest orthopedic trauma specialists. He took CBS News into an operating room where a Ukrainian soldier was having reconstructive surgery. Imtiaz Tyab spoke to wounded soldiers facing a sense of uncertainty as U.S.-Ukrainian ties continue to unravel. 

Mar 3, 2025
Episode 45
Year 2025Episode 4530 min

Episode 45

The economy helped put President Trump back in the White House, and it will be a pillar of his speech to Congress. He is expected to talk about lowering prices for Americans, even as his tariffs threaten to raise them. Caitlin Huey-Burns went to York, Pennsylvania, to see how residents are rating Trump's handling of the economy so far. Then, Kelly O'Grady explains when Americans might start to feel the effects of Trump's tariffs. In tonight's address to Congress, President Trump is expected to tell the country where he thinks the U.S. should focus its efforts as the administration is determined to govern through the disruption of established norms. Weijia Jiang has the latest. President Trump will give his first joint session address to Congress of his second term. Robert Costa joins to discuss what's at stake. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he regrets his Oval Office argument with President Trump and wants to make things right. It came hours after President Trump turned up the pressure on Zelenskyy to make peace with Russia by cutting off U.S. military aid. Imtiaz Tyab has details. President Trump's policies in the early days of his second term are creating uncertainty across the country. Cuts he's making in foreign food aid could have a major impact in America's heartland, where much of the food is grown. Nikole Killion and Skyler Henry report. March 4 is a perfect day for a political speech. John Dickerson explains. 

Mar 4, 2025
Episode 46
Year 2025Episode 4630 min

Episode 46

President Trump is giving a one-month exemption to U.S. automakers from the round of tariffs that took effect on March 4, the White House announced. Weijia Jiang has more. The trade war between the U.S. and China started as the world's largest legislature was convening in Beijing, with nearly 3,000 delegates gathering. Anna Coren reports. Stacy Ramsey worked in Arkansas' Ozark National Forest as the only permanent river ranger, saving dozens of hikers and boaters on search and rescue missions. This month, she was let go as part of the Trump administration's federal mass firings, leaving her without health insurance. Karen Hua reports. The alleged mastermind of a deadly 2021 terror attack at a Kabul airport that killed 13 U.S. service members was arrested in Pakistan and appeared Wednesday in federal court in Virginia. Scott MacFarlane has details. 

Mar 5, 2025
Episode 47
Year 2025Episode 4730 min

Episode 47

Former FEMA CFO Mary Comans, who was fired in February by the Trump administration for sending payments to New York City to cover hotels for migrants, says she was following DOGE's directions. Comans speaks out for the first time since her firing in an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois. President Trump paused Mexico and Canada tariffs until April 2, but Doug Ford, premier of Ontario, Canada, isn't satisfied. He spoke to Ed O'Keefe about the trade war and his threats to increase tariffs on Canadian energy to several U.S. states, telling Americans to blame Mr. Trump for their higher electric bills. The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut 15% of its workforce by the end of September, according to an internal memo. Carter Evans spoke to a combat veteran who is worried about the implications. President Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as this week with the goal of dismantling the Education Department. Nancy Cordes explains what's at stake. The forests need to be thinned to prevent wildfires, and Native Americans need firewood to keep warm. Janet Shamlian explores the link for "Eye on America." Butterflies are vanishing from U.S. landscapes at an alarming rate. A new study found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.  

Mar 6, 2025
Episode 48
Year 2025Episode 4830 min

Episode 48

New Mexico officials have announced the cause of death for actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, a week after they were found dead at their home in Santa Fe. Carter Evans has the latest, then Dr. Celine Gounder explains hantavirus -- the rare rodent-borne illness behind Arakawa's death. Job growth in February fell short of expectations, highlighting that businesses are becoming more conservative, which could suggest less economic activity. Kelly O'Grady joins to discuss. A South Carolina man convicted of murder was executed by firing squad -- the first execution of its kind in the U.S. since 2010. Meg Oliver reports. For the first time in 15 years, a death row inmate was executed by a firing squad. Authorities gave Brad Sigmon, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents, three options to die -- firing squad, the electric chair and lethal injection. He chose a firing squad despite it being considered cruel and unusual punishment in some states. Jessica Levinson explains. The economy added 151,000 jobs in February, even as the unemployment rate ticked up a tenth of a point to 4.1%. Nancy Chen explains how the employment landscape in the country is changing as more Americans who've been working from home return to their offices. A beloved family doctor never turns people away for their inability to pay. So, when he couldn't afford his cancer treatment, his patients didn't hesitate to return the favor. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for the story. In 1945, a 36-year-old composer who was serving in the Army was invited to conduct the Boston Pops. He decided to write some music for the occasion, and a clock popped into his head. John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have the story. 

Mar 7, 2025
Episode 49
Year 2025Episode 4930 min

Episode 49

Fears of a recession sparked a major sell-off in stocks, following comments from President Trump. In an interview with Fox News, Mr. Trump would not rule out the possibility of a recession. Kelly O'Grady has more. China slapped an additional 15% import tax on American farm products, including pork, poultry, beef and soybeans. Lana Zak reports from Mount Vernon, Iowa. Then, Ed O'Keefe has the latest on surcharges on Canadian electricity sales to several U.S. states. A Portuguese cargo ship carrying sodium cyanide hit a U.S. tanker loaded with military jet fuel off the coast of England, triggering multiple explosions, setting both vessels on fire and sending fuel pouring into the water. Ian Lee has more. U.S. and Ukrainian officials are holding talks in Saudi Arabia on ending the war in Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, heading the U.S. delegation, suggested Ukraine will have to agree to let Russia keep some of the territory it seized. As Holly Williams reports, Ukrainians have already paid a heavy price defending their freedom. There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In overcrowded hospitals, the programs can help free up needed beds -- a persistent issue in facilities such as Mass General Brigham. Mark Strassmann reports. Over the weekend, Columbia University grad Mahmoud Khalil was arrested and is facing deportation. He is a green card holder, but the Trump administration says the arrest stems from his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests at the school last year. Lilia Luciano has details. Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington. Nikole Killion explains. The Los Angeles County district attorney says he will fight a renewed push for Lyle and Erik Menendez to be released from prison. The two brothers were convicted of killing their parents more than three decades ago. Carter Evans reports.

Mar 10, 2025
Episode 50
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Episode 50

President Trump backed off doubling Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs after Ontario suspended a 25% electricity surcharge on several U.S. states. Nancy Cordes talked to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who brokered the truce with the Ontario premier. American brides are facing the impact of the trade war, as tariffs on imports from China threaten to raise the cost of wedding gowns. Janet Shamlian reports. Federal regulators say there's a "serious safety issue" in the airspace around Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. An investigation into the midair collision of a military helicopter and a regional jet in January found there have been many close calls involving planes and helicopters near the airport. Kris Van Cleave has more. After talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the U.S. and Ukraine said Kyiv would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, with Washington pledging to immediately lift a freeze on intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine. Holly Williams reports. Tucked beneath snow-capped mountains in Missoula, Montana, there's a laboratory unlike any other in the country, where scientists are starting fires to better understand how they burn and how to manage them. Carter Evans has more on the cutting-edge research. Five years ago today, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Two days later, President Trump declared a national emergency. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have more. 

Mar 11, 2025
Episode 51
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Episode 51

Mom worries about daughter with Down Syndrome after Education Department cuts; Trump critic wins Greenland election.

Mar 12, 2025
Episode 52
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Episode 52

President Trump on Thursday threatened to put a 200% tariff on European alcohol if the European Union puts a 50% import tax on American whisky in retaliation for his tariffs on steel and aluminum. Kelly O'Grady examines the latest on the trade war. Winter turning to spring marks the sweet season for maple syrup production. But climate change is threatening the $1.5 billion industry. David Schechter explains. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday responded tentatively to a U.S. proposal that would institute a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Putin said that "the idea itself is correct, and we certainly support it," but added that "there are issues that we need to discuss." Holly Williams reports from Kyiv. Veterans make up about 30% of the overall federal workforce. Many veterans who were new on the job, classified as probationary workers, were fired as part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the size of government through the Elon Musk-run Department of Government Efficiency. Some feel their military service is being ignored. Nancy Cordes reports. A 32-year-old man told police he intentionally set fire to a home in Waterbury, Connecticut, in order to escape the house, where he alleged that he was held captive for about 20 years. His stepmother was arrested Wednesday on kidnapping and assault charges. Tom Hanson reports. More than 32,000 undocumented immigrants were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the first 50 days of President Trump's second term, the agency said this week. Camilo Montoya-Galvez examines the White House's mass deportation efforts. Three more members of the Norwegian ski jumping team were suspended Thursday over allegations that they altered their suits to make them aerodynamic. In total, five Norwegian ski jumpers have been suspended, along with the team's head coach.  

Mar 13, 2025
Episode 53
Year 2025Episode 5330 min

Episode 53

The National Weather Service is warning of just about every kind of danger, including tornadoes, hail, thunderstorms and hurricane-force winds as a large storm system moves across the U.S. Meteorologist Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast. President Trump visited the headquarters of the Justice Department Friday, where he addressed employees in a campaign-style speech. The address comes amid a purge that's accelerated inside the Justice Department, in which prosecutors who handled Jan. 6 cases and Trump investigations have been fired. Scott MacFarlane reports. After an American Airlines plane with 178 people aboard made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport Thursday night, the aircraft caught fire on the tarmac, causing chaos as the passengers and crew were forced to evacuate. The government must follow certain rules. Not lying is one of them. Two federal judges sent that message to the Trump administration this week when they ordered it to rehire employees fired for what the administration said was poor performance. John Dickerson has more. Kris Van Cleave has the latest. Then, Robert Sumwalt, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, discusses flight safety in the wake of several recent aviation incidents. Following multiple delays, a SpaceX rocket carrying four astronauts finally blasted off Friday bound for the International Space Station on a flight that sets the stage for Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to finally come home after nearly 300 days in space. Mark Strassmann reports. Former Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming died Friday at the age of 93. Simpson was from a bygone era: A conservative who supported gay rights and said abortion was so personal men shouldn't even have a vote on it.

Mar 14, 2025
Episode 54
Year 2025Episode 5430 min

Episode 54

Voice of America, the government-funded news agency launched during World War II to counter Nazi propaganda, stopped broadcasting over the weekend after its employees were put on leave or terminated by the Trump administration. Nancy Cordes spoke with director Michael Abramowitz, who warns that the agency's dismantling could pave the way for America's adversaries to have greater influence abroad. Over the weekend, the Trump administration cited a rarely-used 18th-century law to justify the deportations of suspected gang members. As Ed O'Keefe reports, the president's moves sparked a legal fight where minutes mattered. President Trump has threatened tariffs as high as 200% on European wines, spirits and beer. Janet Shamlian visited a pub in Chicago, where owner Aine O'Brien is concerned about how they could affect business. 

Mar 17, 2025
Episode 55
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Episode 55

NASA astronauts return to Earth after nine months in space; 100 years since deadliest tornado in U.S. history.

Mar 18, 2025
Episode 56
Year 2025Episode 5630 min

Episode 56

The Trump administration says hundreds of alleged gang members were deported this past week to El Salvador. However, CBS News has learned that at least one had no criminal record. The Venezuelan migrant was seeking asylum. Lilia Luciano has his story. A federal judge this week temporarily blocked an executive order from President Trump that seeks to ban transgender people from serving in the U.S. military. Two transgender service members spoke to Charlie D'Agata about why they want nothing more than the opportunity to serve their country. Then, Jan Crawford takes a look at how these court fights are shaping up. The Federal Reserve chose not to lower interest rates Wednesday, as Chair Jerome Powell admitted the economic outlook was uncertain. He indicated that even though inflation was expected to inch up in response to President Trump's tariffs, the Fed is still forecasting two rate cuts this year. Kelly O'Grady explains. A certified nurse midwife and a medical assistant were both charged this week with performing illegal abortions and practicing without a medical license. The midwife operated three unlicensed clinics near Houston, Texas, prosecutors said. A birth center owner who employed the midwife spoke to Janet Shamlian about the case. With the collapse of the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, Israel has launched ground incursions and airstrikes on Gaza, which according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry, have killed more than 400 people. Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv. 

Mar 19, 2025
Episode 57
Year 2025Episode 5730 min

Episode 57

CBS News has obtained the names of 238 Venezuelan men deported to El Salvador and imprisoned. The White House insists they were all members of a Venezuelan gang, but that is in dispute. Nancy Cordes has more. President Trump's crackdown on drug trafficking includes designating cartels as terrorist organizations. Scott MacFarlane got a look inside the administration's war on drugs. One of the cartels the U.S. designated a terrorist group is Sinaloa. It was once run by the drug lord known as El Chapo, who is now serving life in a U.S. prison. For "60 Minutes," Cecilia Vega went to the Canadian border and spoke with one of the human smugglers who works for Sinaloa and even advertises their services online. It's been nearly a year since a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, sending it crashing into the river below. The bridge was not built to withstand that powerful of a hit. But what about other bridges around the country? Kris Van Cleave reports the NTSB findings raise questions about the safety of 68 bridges in 19 states. Five years ago, COVID-19 had about one in five Americans under or heading into lockdown. New York was the epicenter of the outbreak, with more than 6,000 cases. By the end of the year, Gove County in northwestern Kansas would have the highest death rate from the virus in the U.S. Nikki Battiste went there in search of lessons learned. It started with the Big Bang. It may end with the Big Crunch. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois explain. 

Mar 20, 2025
Episode 58
Year 2025Episode 5830 min

Episode 58

A constitutional showdown is underway between the executive and judicial branches of the U.S. government. A federal judge raised questions about the lack of due process for immigrants deported under a wartime authority and rebuked the Justice Department for ignoring his order to turn around two deportation flights last Saturday. Scott MacFarlane reports. Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate who helped lead pro-Palestinian protests on campus, was arrested earlier this month by federal immigration authorities who claimed they were acting on a State Department order to revoke his green card. His wife, Noor Abdalla, is opening up about the arrest. Elaine Quijano has more. The latest targets of President Trump's government cutbacks include Radio Free Asia. Its stated mission is to provide fair, objective, accurate and uncensored news and information to Asian nations where there are few, if any, free speech protections. Margaret Brennan reports that some RFA employees fear they could be deported. On April 2, a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and parts is due to go into effect. Carter Evans reports that, for car shoppers, it could be a case of buy now or pay more later. 

Mar 21, 2025
Episode 59
Year 2025Episode 5930 min

Episode 59

Top Trump officials including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance allegedly discussed the details of a highly sensitive operation to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen in a group chat on the Signal messaging app that inadvertently included Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. Ed O'Keefe and Charlie D'Agata have more about the security breach. Top Trump officials including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance allegedly discussed the details of a highly sensitive operation to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen in a group chat on the Signal messaging app that inadvertently included Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. Ed O'Keefe and Charlie D'Agata have more about the security breach. President Trump has repeatedly lashed out at U.S. District Judge James Boasberg and other judges whose rulings he does not like. Scott MacFarlane spoke to a federal judge who fears the rhetoric could lead to violence after her own son was killed by a disgruntled lawyer in 2020. Climate change, along with hurricanes, citrus disease and changing consumer tastes, are taking a toll on Florida's orange growers. Mark Strassmann reports. 

Mar 24, 2025
Episode 60
Year 2025Episode 6030 min

Episode 60

In a hearing on global threats, senators grilled two top intelligence officials about a leaked Houthi strike group chat they were a part of. Sam Vinograd has analysis. President Trump downplayed the security breach that allowed a journalist to join a chat in which the Trump national security team was planning an attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Ed O'Keefe has more. The Trump administration insists that over 200 Venezuelan men deported to a notorious El Salvador prison are members of the Tren de Aragua gang, but there are reports from family members of the deportees that some are not. Lilia Luciano talked to a woman who says her partner was deported to the prison despite having no criminal record. During the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, 33 hostages or their remains were turned over to Israel. But freedom does not mean the end of their ordeal. Debora Patta got rare access to a health care professional who helps with recovery. If you think the competition on the college basketball courts this month is tough, there is another kind of madness going on. High school seniors are battling to get into the college of their choice -- and the competition is tougher than ever. Meg Oliver reports. A new report says consumer confidence in the economy has dropped for the fourth month in a row and cites as two key reasons, persistent inflation and the threat of tariffs. Jo Ling Kent explains. 

Mar 25, 2025
Episode 61
Year 2025Episode 6130 min

Episode 61

In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg explained his reasoning for publishing the full contents of the group chat he was included on where top Trump officials discussed their plans to bomb Yemen. "They're saying nothing happened," Goldberg said. "I'm saying that this represents a serious breach in national security and communications." Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg spoke with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe about his inclusion in top Trump officials' Signal group chat as they discussed plans to bomb Yemen. See the interview. After initially withholding what he considered to be information too sensitive for publication, Atlantic Magazine editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg shared it anyway. Ed O'Keefe spoke to Goldberg about what went into his decision. President Trump announced a 25% tariff on automobiles and light trucks imported into the U.S. that will take effect April 2, escalating his administration's use of aggressive trade measures in an effort to boost domestic manufacturers. Jo Ling Kent has more. 

Mar 26, 2025
Episode 52
Year 2025Episode 6230 min

Episode 52

Optimism about the economy is falling, according to a new CBS News poll. Last month, a third of Americans said they expect the economy to be booming next year. Since then, that number has fallen five points. Skyler Henry reports from rural Georgia. Then, Meg O'Grady and Anthony Salvanto join for analysis. The new tariffs that go into effect next week will raise the cost not only of imported cars but of the parts needed to repair them. And that will mean higher premiums for car insurance. Ash-har Quraishi has more. The Chicago White Sox had the worst record in baseball last season, but they have reason for hope. Four political parties in Greenland agreed to form a new government that will resist any attempt by the United States to annex the island. President Trump wants to take control of the territory for security reasons. Holly Williams reports. The Sox trounced the Los Angeles Angels on opening day and are now in first place. Kris Van Cleave has more. 

Mar 27, 2025
Episode 63
Year 2025Episode 6330 min

Episode 63

Two violent earthquakes rocked Southeast Asia, killing at least 144 people in Myanmar, and at least 10 people in Bangkok, Thailand's capital. Anna Coren has the latest. The number of reported measles cases in the U.S. has grown to at least 522, with 400 of those in Texas. Omar Villafranca reports. President Trump insists he isn't touching Social Security -- but he is touching Social Security jobs. About 12% of agency's jobs are expected to be eliminated. Lana Zak reports. Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci took the iconic photo of President Trump right after he was shot in the ear at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Now, he is fighting to regain access to covering the president. "CBS Evening News' co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have more. President Trump's 25% tariff on imported vehicles is getting a thumbs up from the president of the United Auto Workers Union. Shawn Fain told Major Garrett the tariffs will bring jobs back to the U.S., but he said more needs to be done for workers.

Mar 28, 2025
Episode 64
Year 2025Episode 6430 min

Episode 64

Nearly 1 in 4 of the more than 8,000 near midair collisions voluntarily reported to the FAA between 1987 and 2021 involve at least one military aircraft, according to a CBS News data analysis. Kris Van Cleave has more. President Trump is set to announce the next round of tariffs on Wednesday. Many Americans feel he's focusing too much on these taxes, which will raise the cost of imported goods, and not enough on inflation. Nancy Cordes and Lana Zak report. Voters in Wisconsin will be heading to the polls to elect a justice to the highest state court. Billionaires on both sides are pumping in money. Ed O'Keefe has more. After Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, a couple of radio broadcasters played a critical role in keeping residents informed. Now, six months later, they have taken on a new role in the recovery. Skyler Henry reports. The torpedo bat is the talk of baseball after the New York Yankees used it to sink the Milwaukee Brewers, 20-9. Dave Malkoff has the story behind the bombers' not-so-secret weapon. 

Mar 31, 2025
Episode 65
Year 2025Episode 6530 min

Episode 65

The mass firing of workers at federal health agencies is underway. Thousands of jobs are being cut within the Department of Health and Human Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Former CDC director Tom Frieden joins to discuss the impact. As Trump's tariffs push Chinese businesses to seek new markets, one expert says the trade war is likely to get worse before it gets better. Anna Coren reports. The Trump administration admitted in a court filing Monday that an "administrative error" and an "oversight" resulted in a Salvadoran man's deportation and imprisonment in a supermax prison in El Salvador. Nancy Cordes spoke to his lawyer about the ordeal. 

Apr 1, 2025
Episode 66
Year 2025Episode 6630 min

Episode 66

President Trump has announced a new 10% tariff on all countries, with more for "worst offenders." Nancy Cordes reports. Then Jason Allen and Elizabeth Palmer have more on the tariffs' impact and reactions. Tesla reported that sales estimates have dropped 13% from last year. The dip comes along with the worst quarter for the company's stock in three years. Kelly O'Grady has more. A storm system will be stalled the next few days over the center of the country. More than a foot of rain, in some places, could cause flooding. Rob Marciano has the forecast. Then, Nicole Valdes reports from northern Tennessee. Not planning for your funeral can leave survivors deep in debt in what's known as "funeral poverty." Mark Strassmann reports. Val Kilmer, the acclaimed, brooding actor who starred in a string of blockbuster hits in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 65. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois look back at his life and career. 

Apr 2, 2025
Episode 67
Year 2025Episode 6730 min

Episode 67

Wednesday's announcement of "Liberation Day" tariffs from President Trump led to a major selloff Thursday on Wall Street. Margaret Brennan and Kelly O'Grady report. Severe weather is being blamed for at least seven deaths Wednesday night in the South and Midwest. Rob Marciano has a look at the forecast and Omar Villafranca reports on the damage in Arkansas. President Trump is expressing optimism as multiple American companies, including Amazon, put in bids to potentially acquire TikTok from Chinese company ByteDance. Jo Ling Kent has the latest. Members of Kentucky's whiskey industry are moving with concern as they navigate President Trump's new tariffs. Janet Shamlian has more. A Louisville woman is being honored for helping to open the first hospital in over 150 years in the city's majority-Black West End neighborhood. James Brown reports. 

Apr 3, 2025
Episode 68
Year 2025Episode 6830 min

Episode 68

The early casualties of the trade war are not just investors, but small businesses as well. Nancy Cordes talks to a comic bookstore owner concerned his business won't survive President Trump's new tariffs. Then, Lana Zak speaks to a crane operator for Stellantis who fears she could be included in the company's temporary layoffs. Kelly O'Grady joins for analysis of today's Wall Street losses. The head of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command is the latest to be fired in President Trump's purge of national security officials. Margaret Brennan has details. The measles outbreak has reached over 600 cases nationwide. Kansas now has two dozen cases, and a mom there made it a priority for her 2-year-old daughter to get her second measles shot ahead of schedule. Ian Lee reports. Ten-year-old Samuel Henderson has a knack for perfectly imitating the sounds of over 50 types of birds, but will his talents impress his classmates? Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to Choctaw, Oklahoma, for the story. 

Apr 4, 2025
Episode 69
Year 2025Episode 6930 min

Episode 69

White House officials say they have already been approached by more than 50 countries looking to cut deals -- a sign, they say, that new tariffs are working. But President Trump has not accepted any of the offers he's gotten so far, leaving some world leaders wondering exactly what it will take to get him to say yes. Nancy Cordes has more. The trade war is making business at JaZams toy store anything but fun and games. To get ahead of tariffs, owners Joanne Farrugia and Dean Smith dipped into their cash savings, spending $400,000 to stockpile toys and books. Nancy Chen reports. Then, Carter Evans has the story of how Canadian lumber costs are affecting rebuilding after the Palisades Fire. A second unvaccinated child has died of measles in West Texas. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. attended the funeral for the 8-year-old girl and voiced support for the measles vaccine. Janet Shamlian reports. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily paused a lower court's order that required the Trump administration to return a Maryland man who was mistakenly arrested and removed to El Salvador back to the U.S. Scott MacFarlane has details. From 2010 to 2020, the population of rural America declined, marking the first decade-long loss in history, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That's presented a problem for rural schools with limited resources. As Janet Shamlian reports, five schools in Texas are taking on the challenge. 

Apr 7, 2025
Episode 70
Year 2025Episode 7030 min

Episode 70

With tariffs now in place, President Trump signaled he's willing to explore deals with affected countries on a case-by-case basis. Trump claims more than 70 countries have called to negotiate ahead of a midnight deadline. Ed O'Keefe has the latest. Almost every country on the planet has been hit by President Trump's tariffs -- even imports from the microstate of Liechtenstein will be taxed 37%. Liz Palmer reports. A sharply-divided Supreme Court has given President Trump the go-ahead to use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of being gang members. But all nine justices agreed the migrants must get due process before any deportation. Scott MacFarlane reports. As attorney general of Oklahoma, Gentner Drummond has personally attended nine executions. Since taking office, he has approved of every death row case in the state -- except one. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois spoke to Drummond about the case of Richard Glossip. Far-UVC light is a form of ultraviolet light that can kill viruses and bacteria in the air without harming humans. Researchers say it could be instrumental in stopping the spread of illnesses like the flu and possibly future pandemics. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. southern magnolia that had stood outside the White House since the 19th century was cut down. According to legend, Andrew Jackson planted the tree in honor of his late wife. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have details. 

Apr 8, 2025
Episode 71
Year 2025Episode 7130 min

Episode 71

President Trump announced a 90-day pause on most of his new tariffs, sending the U.S. stock market surging. At the same time, the president said he's increasing the tariff rate on goods imported from China to 125%. Ed O'Keefe and Anna Coren have details. What was behind President Trump's abrupt turnaround on tariffs? Margaret Brennan has been working her sources. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has given his first network television interview since becoming health secretary to Dr. Jon LaPook. They talked, among other things, about the impact of cutting thousands of jobs at federal health agencies and the high cost of some of the most popular prescription drugs. Urban builders are switching from steel and concrete to a material that is more sustainable and friendly to the environment. The use of what's called mass timber is up 15%. Rob Marciano reports. 

Apr 9, 2025
Episode 72
Year 2025Episode 7230 min

Episode 72

The uncertainty of the trade war is rattling financial markets and businesses across the country. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson spoke to Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, about anxieties he's witnessed in the region. The African nation of Uganda is in the middle of a deadly Ebola outbreak. The United States was providing on-the-ground humanitarian assistance, until President Trump pulled the plug on USAID. Debora Patta reports. 

Apr 10, 2025
Episode 73
Year 2025Episode 7330 min

Episode 73

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee spoke with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson about the economic uncertainty over President Trump's sweeping tariff policy and the anxiety being felt among business leaders and consumers. Even after a unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court, which ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abregio Garcia, he's not back. Under questioning, the Justice Department gave no indication he'll be returning anytime soon. Scott MacFarlane has the latest. While the Trump administration is forcibly removing some undocumented immigrants, it is using different techniques to encourage others to leave on their own, including taking away their Social Security numbers so they can't work. Some are leaving voluntarily because they fear an uncertain future. Lilia Luciano reports. Despite the tariff turmoil, stocks were up for the week. But consumer sentiment is down to the lowest level in nearly three years. Nancy Chen checked back with a grocer to see how business is going. About 14% of the population of Guam are veterans. For them, Adam Yamaguchi reports, getting the health care they need can be a challenge. 

Apr 11, 2025
Episode 74
Year 2025Episode 7430 min

Episode 74

President Trump met with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Monday at the White House. During the meeting, Bukele said he would not release a Maryland man deported to El Salvador by mistake. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. A new CBS News poll shows 75% of Americans think President Trump's tariffs will raise prices in the short-term, while 49% think the tariffs will bring more manufacturing jobs to the United States. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke with Americans in New England for their thoughts on the levies. While many Americans feel President Trump's tariffs will lead to higher prices, members of the shrimping industry in one small Alabama town think the tariffs could be good for business. Janet Shamlian has more. More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."  "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King was among the historic six-women crew for Monday's Blue Origin flight to the edge of space. Mark Strassmann reports on the launch and what it means for space tourism. 

Apr 14, 2025
Episode 75
Year 2025Episode 7530 min

Episode 75

Mohsen Mahdawi, a permanent U.S. resident, was one of the students leading pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University in 2023. He was detained and is now facing deportation after going to what he was told would be an appointment to become a U.S. citizen. Lilia Luciano spoke with Mahdawi the day before he was detained and was there when he was put in handcuffs. President Trump has frozen over $2 billion in federal funding for Harvard University and is threatening to take away the school's tax-exempt status. Nikki Battiste has more. Police have released bodycam video of actor Gene Hackman's home from the day he and his wife were found dead. According to the investigation report, Hackman's wife had been searching the internet for information on flu symptoms and breathing techniques. Officials say she died from a hantavirus, a rare disease spread by rodents. 

Apr 15, 2025
Episode 76
Year 2025Episode 7630 min

Episode 76

President Trump is turning a 60-foot wide, 700-mile stretch of federal land along the border into an Army installation, allowing troops to detain migrants crossing into the area. Jason Allen got a look at the operation as the Army moved dozens of armored combat vehicles to the border. Emily Ley has built her small business Simplified over the last 17 years. The Pensacola company produces its planners in China for American shoppers -- imports that are now subject to sky-high tariffs. Jo Ling Kent reports. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pointed to new evidence that the U.S. is seeing a growing "epidemic" of autism. The American Academy of Pediatrics has disputed Kennedy's characterization, attributing rising rates to the fact that "more children have access to evaluations." Dr. Celine Gounder has more. For years, automakers and federal regulators have been working to make cars safer. But what about our homes? Jonathan Vigliotti has the story. Opera singer is one of the most challenging career choices a college student can make. Skyler Henry reports on an effort to train the next generation of opera stars.  

Apr 16, 2025
Episode 77
Year 2025Episode 7730 min

Episode 77

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has run afoul, again, of President Trump after Powell said Trump's tariffs could hurt the economy. Weijia Jiang reports. There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Two people were killed and six were injured after an active shooter opened fire on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee, Florida, authorities say. Skyler Henry reports. The Florida legislature is considering removing a gun control law passed after the Parkland high school shooting in 2018. A number of survivors of that shooting now attend Florida State University, the scene of the latest mass shooting. Scott MacFarlane has details. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. 

Apr 17, 2025
Episode 78
Year 2025Episode 7830 min

Episode 78

Thousands attended an afternoon vigil Friday at Florida State University, where two people were killed and six were injured in a mass shooting on campus. Skyler Henry reports. Russia intensified its attacks against Ukraine this week, launching missile and drone strikes at civilian targets. The assaults came as President Trump said the United States is prepared to walk away from negotiations to end the war. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen returned to Washington after securing a meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia near the Salvadoran jail where he is imprisoned. Scott MacFarlane has details. The Trump administration is resuming negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. Elizabeth Palmer has more. 

Apr 18, 2025
Episode 79
Year 2025Episode 7930 min

Episode 79

Pope Francis, spiritual leader of the world's nearly 1.5 billion Catholics, died of a stroke at the age of 88. Seth Doane has coverage from Rome, and Norah O'Donnell looks back at her 2024 interview with Pope Francis. Then, Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, joins to share his thoughts on the pope's passing. Pope Francis sat down with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell last year for a rare interview, in which he discussed his attitude towards tradition, the legacy he hoped to leave behind and more. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared details about impending U.S. airstrikes in Yemen with a private Signal group that included his wife, brother and personal attorney, according to sources familiar with the messages. Weijia Jiang has the latest. At churches around the country, mourners left flowers, lit candles and offered prayers for Pope Francis. Janet Shamlian visited one of the largest and fastest-growing dioceses in the U.S. 

Apr 21, 2025
Episode 80
Year 2025Episode 8030 min

Episode 80

Cardinals are coming from all over the world, not only to mourn Pope Francis, but to start looking forward. Seth Doane spoke to Vatican spokesman Andrea Tornielli about the pontiff and his desire to be more like those he served. The Supreme Court heard arguments in a major religious rights case. A group of Christian, Muslim and Jewish parents sued the school board in Maryland's largest district after their children were not allowed to opt out of lessons involving LGBT characters and themes. Jan Crawford has details. The Environmental Protection Agency reportedly plans to fire about 280 staffers who work on reducing pollution in minority and low-income communities. David Schechter reports from Dallas on the impact of another round of funding cuts. "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens, whose career spans nearly four decades at CBS News, announced on Tuesday that he will depart the network, saying it has "become clear that I would not be allowed to run the show as I have always run it." 

Apr 22, 2025
Episode 81
Year 2025Episode 8130 min

Episode 81

The body of Pope Francis is on public view in St. Peter's Basilica. People will be able to pay respects for the next two day until his funeral in the square. Seth Doane reports. President Trump says he is hoping to cut the tariffs on China sometime in the next few weeks. It comes as major CEOs warn that cancelled orders could lead to empty store shelves. Nancy Cordes reports, and Margaret Brennan has analysis. The FBI put out its annual warning that cybercriminals are targeting us -- especially older people. Victims last year reported losses of $16 billion dollars -- up 33% from the year before. Scott MacFarlane reports that more and more often, the weapon of choice in cybercrime is artificial intelligence. Nuclear waste from the development of the first atomic bomb in the 1940s became a ticking bomb in the St. Louis area. Now, one woman is on a mission to see that it is cleaned up. Skyler Henry reports. Pope Francis started playing soccer as a kid growing up in Argentina. He admitted he wasn't very good, but his love for the sport continued throughout his life and into his papacy. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois has more. 

Apr 23, 2025
Episode 82
Year 2025Episode 8230 min

Episode 82

As mourners converged to pay respects to Pope Francis, "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson stopped to by the St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish, where Father Matt Berrios spoke about what made the leader stand out from the rest. Russia launched a major attack on Kyiv, pounding Ukraine's capital for hours with missiles and drones. At least 12 people were killed. Margaret Brennan asked Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov about targeting civilians for "Face the Nation." After a new state law passed following the Surfside condominium collapse in 2021, some say additional costs are turning away buyers. Skyler Henry reports. More than 400 nonprofit hospitals nationwide used debt collection tactics and lawsuits against patients who should have qualified for charity care, CBS News found. Ash-har Quraishi reports on the problem and what's being done to address it. An estimated 250,000 fans are expected to flood Green Bay, Wisconsin, for the NFL Draft. Omar Villafranca has more. As speculation swirls over the next papal election, insiders say ambition can be a liability. Unlike American politics, in the Vatican's secretive process, quiet humility often wins. 

Apr 24, 2025
Episode 83
Year 2025Episode 8330 min

Episode 83

The FBI arrested a Wisconsin county judge on obstruction charges, accusing her of preventing the arrest of a man by immigration authorities. Before the arrest was announced, Lilia Luciano spoke to the Trump administration's "border czar" Tom Homan. The Pentagon set up a system in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office that enabled him to check messages on the encrypted messaging app Signal while at the office, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. Charlie D'Agata has the latest. As Pope Francis' coffin was sealed, the city of Rome shut down. Ahead of his funeral, streets, shops and even the airspace above were closed. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson reports. Among the Canadian imports affected by the trade war are tourists. Canadians are not crossing the border in the numbers they once did. Kris Van Cleave reports how that's hurting business in Nashville. Back in 2017, when Bruno Serado returned to his White House restaurant in Anaheim, California, following a fire, there was virtually nothing left worth saving except for a crucifix - gifted from Pope Francis himself - and found by a firefighter glistening in the ash. Steve Hartman has the story. 

Apr 25, 2025
Episode 84
Year 2025Episode 8430 min

Episode 84

Elkhart, Indiana, is often considered a crystal ball for the economy. It's where 80% of the nation's RVs are produced -- a big-ticket discretionary item that people don't buy when times are tough. Janet Shamlian reports. Immigration was second only to the economy for top issues during the campaign. In a new CBS News poll, 46% of Americans say the president has focused too much on deporting immigrants who are here illegally in his first 100 days, while 37% said his focus was about right. Lilia Luciano reports on the latest roundups of undocumented immigrants. This year, more than 2 million people will get the news that they have cancer -- but there is new hope in the battle against the disease. Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the results of a just-released study on immunotherapy that shows promising results in treating certain types of cancer. In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the Gulf Coast when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded offshore, causing 134 million gallons to gush into the water. Mark Strassmann reports on the ongoing recovery. Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and the White Stripes are among those being inducted into the the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have more. 

Apr 28, 2025
Episode 85
Year 2025Episode 8530 min

Episode 85

Touching down in Michigan, President Trump brought with him good news for the state's key industry. Automakers will still face a 25% tariff on imported cars and parts, but not on other critical materials -- including steel and aluminum. Ed O'Keefe reports. In the trade war with China, CBS News got a look behind enemy lines. But keep in mind, Anna Coren was shown what the Chinese Communist Party wanted her and the American public to see. President Trump spent a large portion of his first 100 days in the top federal job eliminating other federal jobs. But how much is being saved with all these job cuts? Nancy Cordes has more. After fleeing the Taliban, Khaibar Shafaq found purpose helping migrants with Catholic Charities. Jason Allen has more. 

Apr 29, 2025
Episode 86
Year 2025Episode 8630 min

Episode 86

U.S. economic growth slowed sharply in the first quarter of 2025 as businesses rushed to stockpile goods ahead of President Trump's sweeping tariff policies. Kelly O'Grady has more. There could be a new use for semaglutide, the main ingredient of weight loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. Dr. Jon LaPook explains a study sponsored by the drugmaker found it could treat a common liver disease by reducing inflammation and scarring. As tariffs threaten to raise the price of new cars, Americans are racing to the showrooms. Kris Van Cleave reports they're trying to beat the price hikes. The Supreme Court heard arguments in an Oklahoma case involving the separation of church and state. The justices are weighing whether to allow what would be the nation's first publicly-funded religious charter school. Now may be a tough time for journalism -- unless you're a horse, Journalism is your name, and you're favored to win the Kentucky Derby. And Michael McCarthy, Journalism's trainer, has been in the game long enough to know horses like this don't come along very often. Jim Axelrod reports. Jan Crawford has details. CBS News revisits the fall of Saigon, 50 years after the last U.S. troops left Vietnam. 

Apr 30, 2025
Episode 87
Year 2025Episode 8730 min

Episode 87

National security adviser Mike Waltz is leaving his White House post, although soon after reports about his departure were published, President Trump announced he plans to nominate him to be ambassador to the United Nations. Margaret Brennan has more. The journey to parenthood is getting more expensive as tariffs on imported baby products are making them harder to afford. Elaine Quijano reports. A proposal approved by the Oklahoma Board of Education that would require students to submit their immigration status during enrollment is drawing backlash, including from the state's conservative governor. Shanelle Kaul has details. Millions of mines, cluster bombs and unexploded ordnance still litter the Cambodian countryside, a direct result of decades of conflict stemming from the Vietnam War. Anna Coren reports.

May 1, 2025
Episode 88
Year 2025Episode 8830 min

Episode 88

A new report shows a solid labor market, but economic uncertainty is brewing among small businesses. Kelly O'Grady visits a Connecticut diner that is feeling the strain. President Trump has given Congress a budget blueprint for fiscal year 2026. But for now, a different spending plan -- one for a military parade to be held on the president's birthday -- is drawing closer attention in Washington. Ed O'Keefe has details. While many businesses are steeling themselves for trade war losses, the American steel industry has a brighter outlook. Elaine Quijano reports. One industry that has greatly benefited from President Trump's first 100 days back in office is the crypto community. Jo Ling Kent reports on one crypto firm that's closely-affiliated with the Trump family, whose association has raised concerns about possible conflicts of interest. 

May 2, 2025
Episode 89
Year 2025Episode 8930 min

Episode 89

Israel's government approved plans for its forces to capture the entire Gaza Strip and hold it indefinitely. The Israelis say the plan will not be implemented until after President Trump visits the region next week. Weijia Jiang has details. Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Columbia student who had been detained by immigration authorities when he went to his U.S. citizenship interview, was released after a judge's order. He spoke to Lilia Luciano in his first TV interview since his release. ust as air travel season is ramping up, there is a shortage of air traffic controllers at a key U.S. hub. Newark Liberty International has been dealing with disruptions and longer wait times for more than a week. Kris Van Cleave has more. Much of the majority immigrant congregation at St. Charles Borromeo -- the largest parish in the U.S. -- saw Pope Francis as their spiritual champion. Mark Strassmann reports. The election of a new pope will soon begin. The four most recent conclaves lasted, on average, two days. But the longest ever went on for nearly three years. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains. 

May 5, 2025
Episode 90
Year 2025Episode 9030 min

Episode 90

For months, President Trump has taunted Canada by claiming it should become America's 51st state. But the country's new prime minister pushed back in an Oval Office meeting. Weijia Jiang reports. We've been warned about it for years. Now, the day has come -- Real IDs will be required to board a plane. But will they really? Kris Van Cleave explains. The conclave to elect the next pope is opening soon. A new CBS News poll indicates most U.S. Catholics would like to see another like Pope Francis. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois sampled opinions in Rome. Then, Seth Doane reports on what names are being floated.  River Garrett's family survived a deadly tornado in May 2024, but their ranch in northern Oklahoma was leveled. Dave Malkoff went back one year later. 

May 6, 2025
Episode 91
Year 2025Episode 9130 min

Episode 91

Catholic cardinal electors from six continents gathered inside the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to select a new pope. After the first round of voting, black smoke was seen rising from the Sistine Chapel as night fell in Rome, indicating they have not yet agreed on a choice for the next pontiff. Maurice DuBois reports and Crux editor John Allen joins to discuss. For the second time in just over a week, an F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet assigned to the USS Harry S. Truman has been lost in the Red Sea. Charlie D'Agata reports. The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged. Jo Ling Kent reports. The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have gutted crucial programs affecting millions of workers across the U.S. Jericka Duncan reports on how they're affecting coal miners in West Virginia. When a pope is elected, we will first see white smoke. Then, we will hear the bells from all over Rome sounding in unison. Maurice DuBois met the man who will make it happen. 

May 7, 2025
Episode 92
Year 2025Episode 9230 min

Episode 92

The cardinal electors of the Catholic Church chose 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, to be the spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. He took the name Pope Leo XIV. Papal experts Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo, Delia Gallagher and John Allen join with analysis. The election of an American pope stunned even the most seasoned papal journalists. Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo, Delia Gallagher and John Allen discuss. Tens of thousands of people were in the crowd in St. Peter's Square when the announcement of an American pope came. Tony Dokoupil was among them. Just before the white smoke came out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, a baby seagull landed on the roof. Norah O'Donnell shares the sweet moment and more observations. For many Catholics, seeing a pope is the nearest thing to seeing God they will ever experience on Earth. As Maurice DuBois explains, it's an opportunity not to be missed. 

May 8, 2025
Episode 93
Year 2025Episode 9330 min

Episode 93

hile the news of Pope Leo is still sinking in; the new pontiff got right down to the business of leading his flock around the world. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois has more. For the second time in two weeks, the radar screens that air traffic controllers use to guide planes into Newark airport went dark without warning. The screens are part of a Philadelphia-based system that controls Newark-bound planes on final approach. Kris Van Cleave reports. Russia celebrated the 80th anniversary of the victory over Germany in World War II. It put on a display of Russian power, with a parade of military might through Red Square. CBS News was invited to Moscow for the first time since Russia went into Ukraine in 2022. Catholics are waiting to see what changes Pope Leo XIV makes to church policies, and what policies from Pope Francis he continues. One question -- how welcoming will he be to the LGBTQ community? Manuel Bojorquez reports. After losing their daughter in a tragic accident, Kari and Bill Cox faced unimaginable grief. But they opened up their hearts again to take in four more children despite the pain. Steve Hartman has the story for "On the Road."  

May 9, 2025
Episode 94
Year 2025Episode 9430 min

Episode 94

For the past 6 weeks, President Trump's trade war caused havoc in markets and seriously disrupted global supply chains. That turmoil has died down -- for now. But what's most surprising is that China made very few concessions for the U.S. to drop its tariffs by more than 100%. Anna Coren and Kelly O'Grady report. Hamas on Monday released Edan Alexander, the 21-year-old who is believed to be the last living American hostage held since Hamas invaded Israel on October 7, 2023. Tom Hanson has more. The first ICE detention center to open under the Trump administration holds just 152 people, despite being built to hold 1,000. Nicole Sganga reports. Medicaid, which provides health insurance for low-income Americans, could be a target of President Trump's budget cuts. Nikole Killion reports. 

May 12, 2025
Episode 95
Year 2025Episode 9530 min

Episode 95

President Trump delivered remarks at a U.S.-Saudi investment summit as the White House announced a $600 billion investment from Saudi Arabia, including what it touted as the "largest defense sales agreement in history." Weijia Jiang reports. The royal family of Qatar is donating a $400 million jumbo jet for President Trump's exclusive use as a presidential plane. Ed O'Keefe has more. Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson were reinstated by Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, making both eligible for the sport's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals. Jim Axelrod has details. Trinidad used to be the capital of southern Colorado coal. After that went away, bleak times followed. But an art booming is slowly turning things around. Mark Strassmann reports. Jayson Tatum's injury leaves the Boston Celtics on the brink of elimination from the NBA playoffs. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery and a chance to take phenom Cooper Flagg.

May 13, 2025
Episode 96
Year 2025Episode 9630 min

Episode 96

As President Trump meets with Middle East leaders, his family's business dealings in the region are drawing scrutiny. Nancy Cordes reports. Then, Margaret Brennan looks at the rise of Syria's new leader who formerly fought American forces as an Islamist rebel in Iraq. The practice of federal agents wearing masks to shield their identity during arrests is becoming more common. But some critics say it undermines legal protections. Scott MacFarlane has more. Trapped in the ruins of Gaza, there are at least 20 Israelis who are still alive and held captive by Hamas. One of them is Gal Gilboa-Dalal's brother. Debora Patta reports. When Kristine Wojnovich and her husband bought their home 20 years ago in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, it was everything they wanted -- until one day in 2023, when she turned on her kitchen faucet. Jim Axelrod reports. Olivia and Liam are new parents' top choices for baby names in 2024 for the sixth year in a row. But here are the names quickly rising up the ranks.

May 14, 2025
Episode 97
Year 2025Episode 9730 min

Episode 97

Walmart warned that even softer tariffs on China could soon force the company to raise prices on certain items. Jo Ling Kent reports. The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving two major issues: birthright citizenship and the scope of national injunctions. Jan Crawford has the latest. The pandemic is long gone, but it's having a lingering impact on children. Five years ago, when COVID-19 hit, schools closed, and kids were taught remotely. When schools reopened, chronic absenteeism skyrocketed. Elizabeth Cook reports on what one district is doing about it. The life of a baby with a rare genetic disorder has been saved with a groundbreaking new treatment. That baby had a genetic mutation that would have caused a lifetime of severe health problems, but doctors were able to edit out the mutation. Dr. Jon LaPook has details.

May 15, 2025
Episode 98
Year 2025Episode 9830 min

Episode 98

With hurricane season just weeks away, a FEMA report says the agency is not prepared. Nicole Sganga has more. In New Orleans, 10 inmates, at least one a convicted murderer, broke out of a jail -- and officials say there are indications they had inside help. Kati Weis reports. Pope Leo XIV has made clear he needs help tending his flock as he asked for prayers for vocations. It comes as there is a shortage of priests, especially, Elaine Quijano reports, in the United States. The Israeli government has repeatedly denied Gaza is facing starvation and says that the more than two-month aid blockade is to force Hamas to release the remaining hostages taken in the Oct. 7 attack that killed just under 1,200 people. But according to the United Nation's World Food Programme, there are at least 14,000 who are severely malnourished. Debora Patta reports. When the Schoper family lost their dog Turtle, they didn't just grieve -- they invited the whole neighborhood to mourn with them. Steve Hartman has the story. 

May 16, 2025
Episode 99
Year 2025Episode 9930 min

Episode 99

Having health insurance is no guarantee that you will get health care -- not if you live in rural America. A new report says hundreds of rural hospitals are in danger of closing because they can no longer afford to stay open. Janet Shamlian reports. The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to revoke legal protections the Biden administration gave roughly 350,000 Venezuelan migrants. Manuel Bojorquez reports how this decision affects protected migrants who live and work in Miami and other parts of South Florida. The news that former President Joe Biden has prostate cancer that has spread to his bones has some asking whether it could have been diagnosed sooner. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson talks to Dr. Dana Rathkopf, a medical oncologist at New York's Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The high cost of a college education and the prospect of decades of debt has young Americans looking for an alternative in the trades. Ian Lee reports. 

May 19, 2025
Episode 100
Year 2025Episode 10030 min

Episode 100

A maintenance worker was arrested and accused of helping 10 inmates escape from a New Orleans jail. Kati Weis reports. President Trump made a rare trip from the White House to Capitol Hill to pressure House Republicans to support his massive budget package. Nikole Killion has the latest. Many Palestinians are not only angered by Israel's crackdown on Hamas -- they're growing frustrated with Hamas' leadership. Debora Patta reports on the growing signs of dissent. Weight loss drugs for many people may soon get a lot more expensive -- a shortage of them had actually led to lower prices. Kris Van Cleave explains how that happened and why prices could go up. 

May 20, 2025
Episode 101
Year 2025Episode 10130 min

Episode 101

Differences between President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa came to a head in a tense exchange in the Oval Office, as Mr. Trump confronted him over whether White genocide is taking place in South Africa. Mr. Trump has singled out White Afrikaner farmers for U.S. refugee status, claiming they're persecuted in South Africa. But many people there say it's simply not true. Weijia Jiang and Debora Patta have more. The Justice Department said it is ending investigations of six police agencies and canceling consent decrees proposed for Louisville and Minneapolis. Skyler Henry spoke to Minneapolis Chief Brian O'Hara earlier this week ahead of the expected change. St. Louis' emergency management chief has been placed on administrative leave, the city's mayor said, after sirens meant to sound during a tornado warning failed to be activated ahead of a deadly twister. Ian Lee reports. For people who have served time, being released from prison is just the start of the road back. Tom Hanson has the story of a program that matches former prisoners with an industry in need of workers. 

May 21, 2025
Episode 102
Year 2025Episode 10230 min

Episode 102

The suspect in the Wednesday night killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers has been charged with first-degree murder and other crimes. Scott MacFarlane has the latest. Yechiel Leiter, Israeli ambassador to the U.S., shares his thoughts on Wednesday night's murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. Investigators are sifting through the wreckage after a private jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood during foggy weather. Carter Evans reports. Across the country, governors have 21 requests into the White House for emergency or disaster declarations. Two have been denied and the other 19 are still awaiting a decision. Dave Malkoff has more. A solemn tradition at Arlington National Cemetery that was paused two years ago is making its return. Charlie D'Agata reports. 

May 22, 2025
Episode 103
Year 2025Episode 10330 min

Episode 103

The Memorial Day weekend is off to a record-setting start at the nation's airports. Kris Van Cleave spoke with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about Americans' concerns. Billy Joel has cancelled all concerts for a year after being diagnosed with a brain condition known as normal pressure hydrocephalus. Dr. Jon LaPook explains. In the early morning rain, a group of congressmen -- some still in suits after an all-night voting session -- cleaned the memorial to the 58,000 Americans killed in the Vietnam War. Margaret Brennan has more. A massive cargo ship ran aground in Norway, just 15 feet from a man's bedroom at his seaside cottage. The ship, registered in Cyprus, had 16 crew members on board. Nobody was hurt, and the ship's watchman admitted he fell asleep. A 79-year-old honored a forgotten tragedy by earning his degree where three students were once killed for demanding justice. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road" from Orangeburg, South Carolina.

May 23, 2025
Episode 104
Year 2025Episode 10430 min

Episode 104

President Trump has always claimed he had a good relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and argued that he could negotiate with him. But after this weekend of deadly attacks on Ukraine, he shifted his tone. Willie James Inman has the details. Israel struck a school in the Gaza Strip on Monday. It said Hamas militants were using the building as a command center. At least 80 people were killed, according to officials there. Elizabeth Palmer reports. An estimated 1,700 police departments nationwide use drones for search and rescue, traffic control and crime scene investigations. Police in San Francisco say drones are helping them crack down on auto thieves. Jo Ling Kent has more on the Bay Area's new eyes in the sky. The first U.S.-born pope to lead the Catholic Church was officially installed as the bishop of Rome over the weekend. His leadership is expected to strengthen ties between the Church and its American followers. Skyler Henry reports on the rise of Catholicism in Atlanta. On this Memorial Day, we remember the worst stateside disaster of World War II and the dark cloud of injustice that hung over dozens of Black sailors for the decades that followed. Charlie D'Agata reports on the long fight for equality for the group of service members known as the Port Chicago 50. Charlie D'Agata has the story. 

May 26, 2025
Episode 105
Year 2025Episode 10530 min

Episode 105

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he would remove the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation for children and healthy pregnant women to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports and Dr. Jon LaPook joins to explain more. Moms in the U.S. reported a big decline in mental health in recent years, according to a new study. Meg Oliver reports. President Trump is pardoning Scott Jenkins, a former Virginia sheriff who was convicted of making several businessmen sworn law enforcement officers in exchange for cash bribes. Scott MacFarlane has details. 

May 27, 2025
Episode 106
Year 2025Episode 10630 min

Episode 106

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the de facto leader of Hamas, Mohammed Sinwar, was killed in an Israeli airstrike near the entrance of Gaza's European hospital earlier this month. It comes amid growing desperation in Gaza. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Authorities are still searching Arkansas' Ozark Mountains for a former police chief and convicted killer who escaped from prison, leaving the town of Gateway on edge. Ian Lee reports. Some Social Security recipients are getting three checks deposited into their accounts this month. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois spoke to Frank Bisignano, the new commissioner of the agency, about the crucial lifeline that serves tens of millions of Americans. In Las Vegas, tens of thousands of people are betting on Bitcoin, the increasingly popular -- and unregulated -- digital currency. While the Biden administration took an aggressive approach to regulating the industry, the Trump administration is pulling back. Jo Ling Kent has more. Pedestrian deaths have surged in the past 15 years, in part due to the rising size of vehicles and the hazards that come with them. Meg Oliver reports. Airline passengers in Turkey who unbuckle their seat belts, access overhead compartments, or occupy the aisle before their plane has fully stopped now face fines under new regulations issued by the country's civil aviation authority. 

May 28, 2025
Episode 107
Year 2025Episode 10730 min

Episode 107

The last 24 hours have been a rollercoaster for businesses big and small -- now ensnared in a legal back-and-forth. It's also left many American companies in financial limbo, when all they want is some certainty. Jo Ling Kent reports. Elon Musk's 130-day run as top budget and job-cutting adviser to the president is coming to an end, according to the White House. That work included targeting the jobs of more than 100,000 federal workers -- and saving the government much less than was originally projected. Weijia Jiang reports. The White House cut two federal programs in March that provide just over $1 billion in annual funding to school districts and food banks nationwide. Janet Shamlian reports on the impact. In 2015, Dr. Mona Hanna brought national attention to the corroding water pipes in Flint, Michigan, and linked them to children with lead poisoning. Now she's tackling poverty one baby at a time. Mark Strassmann reports. Here's a look at three record breakers who all have one thing in common: They've repeatedly broken their own records. 

May 29, 2025
Episode 108
Year 2025Episode 10830 min

Episode 108

After billionaire Elon Musk helped to cut jobs across 25 federal agencies, there was one last position to eliminate: his own. But President Trump said Musk will return to to help after his last official day. Weijia Jiang reports. With his tariffs facing legal challenges and no big trade deal yet, President Trump hoped for an economic boost through what he called a "planned partnership" between Japan's Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel, which could save tens of thousands of jobs nationwide, including at least 11,000 around West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Ed O'Keefe has more. Omar Villafranca reports on a controversial deportation policy where migrants are being hauled away from courthouses.A little boy walked into the darkness to get help for his great-grandmother. His mantra that night is now inspiring his family. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road." Loretta Swit, who played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the TV series "M*A*S*H," has died, a representative for her confirmed to CBS News. She was 87. 

May 30, 2025
Episode 109
Year 2025Episode 10930 min

Episode 109

Ukraine launched a massive surprise drone attack on military targets deep inside Russia over the weekend. Charlie D'Agata has more. As measles cases have topped 1,000 for the first time in six years, it may come as no surprise that fewer people are being vaccinated against the disease. Dr. Celine Gounder breaks it down. More than four months after the devastating wildfires broke out in Southern California, homeowners are being hit again. Insurance premiums are going up to cover payouts, though some homeowners say they're still waiting for checks. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. For Greenville, South Carolina, Fluor Field is a field of dreams come true. The stadium is home to the Greenville Drive, the High-A Minor League Baseball team for the Boston Red Sox, complete with a replica of Fenway Park's Green Monster — the popular nickname for its massive, left field wall. But as Mark Strassmann reports, its big pitch is community. Decades after his death in a POW camp during World War II, Pvt. Bernard Curran was laid to rest.

Jun 2, 2025
Episode 110
Year 2025Episode 11030 min

Episode 110

The White House says President Trump will likely speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping about trade sometime this week. Nancy Cordes reports on how the tariffs between the two countries are already affecting the shoe industry. The U.S. Navy is planning to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a ship named for the slain gay rights leader and a Navy veteran. Tom Hanson reports on the name change and some of the other actions the Trump administration has taken on LGBTQ history. Officials in Gaza say at least 27 Palestinians were killed Tuesday by Israeli troops as they approached an aid distribution site run by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Israel says it did not fire on innocent civilians. Imtiaz Tyab, in Tel Aviv, has been looking into the foundation. 

Jun 3, 2025
Episode 111
Year 2025Episode 11130 min

Episode 111

When it comes to President Trump's 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum, big ticket items such as cars, washing machines and heavy machinery often come to mind, but as Jo Ling Kent reports, they're hitting smaller, everyday items, too. A man from Washington state is facing federal terrorism charges for allegedly providing chemicals for a car-bombing last month at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has asked Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary "to review the latest data on mifepristone," raising questions about the drug commonly referred to as the abortion pill. Dr. Celine Gounder joins to discuss. Two weeks ago, 30-year-old Yaron Lischinsky and 26-year-old Sarah Milgrim -- Israeli embassy staffers who were planning to marry -- became victims of antisemitic hate. Jonah Kaplan spoke to Milgrim's parents, Nancy and Bob, about their loss. 

Jun 4, 2025
Episode 112
Year 2025Episode 11230 min

Episode 112

The relationship between President Trump and Elon Musk broke down in dramatic and public fashion, with the president threatening to cancel Musk's lucrative government contracts and Musk claiming that Mr. Trump could not have won the presidency without him, fueling a feud that erupted over Musk's opposition to Republicans' tax and budget bill. Nancy Cordes has details. The Supreme Court revived a lawsuit from an Ohio woman who claimed she was the victim of reverse discrimination because her employer denied her a promotion because she is straight. Jan Crawford has more. China produces as much as 95% of the world's rare earth magnets, but an Oklahoma-based company is hoping to change that by bringing the crucial supply chain back to the U.S. Jason Allen reports. Dr. Najmussama Shefajo's clinic was flooded with new patients after the Taliban banned women from nursing and midwife training courses in December. She says that if the current policies remain in place, the situation in Afghanistan will worsen. Imtiaz Tyab reports. The Big Bend Sentinel is a weekly newspaper that has kept watch over a part of West Texas for 99 years. When approached to buy it, one couple knew they had to get creative. Janet Shamlian reports. A four-legged fugitive is on the loose. Dave Malkoff reports.  

Jun 5, 2025
Episode 113
Year 2025Episode 11330 min

Episode 113

Watch "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois' extended interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about President Trump's tariffs, recent antisemitic attacks in the U.S., the current state of the Democratic Party and more. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant who the Trump administration admitted was mistakenly deported back to his home country, has been returned to the U.S. to face two federal criminal counts that were detailed in an unsealed indictment. Nicole Sganga has details. There's no sign that a reconciliation is possible between President Trump and Elon Musk after the two traded insults in public view. Scott MacFarlane reports there is a lot of money and political power at stake. U.S. officials cite security risks as they consider new limits on Chinese nationals studying in the U.S. Margaret Brennan reports. It's peak travel season, but Kris Van Cleave reports the airlines are starting to feel the impact of tariffs, and they warn it could soon cost more to fly. After his high school graduation, a Georgia teen stepped into help his coworkers during a busy night at Burger King. A stranger noticed, sparking a crowdfunding campaign. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road." 

Jun 6, 2025
Episode 114
Year 2025Episode 11430 min

Episode 114

Protesters are demonstrating for a fourth night against ICE arrests of undocumented immigrants. Meanwhile, the showdown between President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom could soon move into a federal courtroom. Maurice DuBois, Ed O'Keefe and John Dickerson have more. After ICE protests erupted in Los Angeles, President Trump issued a sweeping memo to deploy the National Guard to the city. One expert says the move steps into "uncharted legal waters." Ed O'Keefe reports. President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have engaged in an escalating war of words that included Trump suggesting border czar Tom Homan should arrest Newsom. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson asked Homan about the comments. Months after devastating floods caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock, North Carolina, is still struggling. As tourists return to nearby towns, locals say their recovery has been slower. Janet Shamlian reports. In April 1975, during the chaotic final days of the Vietnam War, there were some 3,000 babies in the country that had been fathered by U.S. servicemen. President Gerald Ford moved urgently, and Operation Babylift was born, flying more than 2,500 of those children to the United States. Jim Axelrod reports. 

Jun 9, 2025
Episode 115
Year 2025Episode 11530 min

Episode 115

President Trump warned that the unprecedented deployment of the National Guard and Marines in Southern California to quell protests is just the start. Ed O'Keefe has more. In a recent CBS News poll, two out of three Americans said they're stressed about their own finances, while three out of four said their incomes are not keeping up with inflation. A single mom of three shows what it's like to make ends meet on a teacher's salary of $37,000. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., is dismissing the entire 17-member panel of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control on vaccine use. Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to Dr. Tom Frieden, who led the CDC from 2009 to 2017. A new law passed in Georgia, called the Survivor Justice Act, would allow domestic violence survivors to ask for lower sentences in court if they can present evidence that abuse led them to commit their crimes. Mark Strassmann reports. 

Jun 10, 2025
Episode 116
Year 2025Episode 11630 min

Episode 116

The National Guard is assisting immigration officers carrying out raids in the Los Angeles area amid concerns over the growing military presence in the city. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Brian Wilson led the Beach Boys to the top of the charts in the 1960s, singing songs of summer. But out of the sunlight, there was darkness in Wilson's life. Anthony Mason talked to him a number of times for CBS' "Sunday Morning." Harvey Weinstein got a mixed verdict from a jury at his sex crimes retrial in New York. The disgraced movie mogul was found guilty of assaulting one woman and not guilty of assaulting a second woman. The jury hasn't reached a verdict on a third allegation. Nikki Battiste has more. Americans are sharing their struggles to make ends meet in CBS News' series, "The Cost of Living." A rookie cop in Connecticut talks about the challenges of buying his first home. Conservation efforts have brought the gray wolf back from the edge of extinction. The focus is shifting now from saving the species to managing it -- and the threat it poses to livestock. Carter Evans reports. 

Jun 11, 2025
Episode 117
Year 2025Episode 11730 min

Episode 117

An Air India passenger plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad soon after departing for London's Gatwick airport. One lone survivor has been reported. Kris Van Cleave reports, then former National Transportation Safety Board Chair Robert Sumwalt joins to discuss. Texas National Guard troops were seen arriving in San Antonio amid growing protests across the state demanding an end to ICE raids. Hundreds of protesters marched through downtown San Antonio. Omar Villafranca reports. The U.S. government is clearing some Americans out of Iraq and other parts of the Middle East because of a potential attack by Israel on nuclear targets in Iran. Margaret Brennan has the latest. Americans are telling CBS News about their struggles to make ends meet. A 70-year-old woman is out of work, but can't afford to retire on Social Security alone. 

Jun 12, 2025
Episode 118
Year 2025Episode 11830 min

Episode 118

The latest conflict in the Middle East is rattling financial markets all over the world. Stock prices fell as oil prices soared. Kelly O'Grady has more. Out of the 242 people who were on board Air India flight AI171 when the plane crashed in Ahmedabad, moments after takeoff, just one is believed to have survived. Anna Coren reports. When President Trump watched the Bastille Day parade in Paris 8 years ago, he said, "We're going to have to try and top it." Tomorrow, on his 79th birthday, he's getting his wish, because it's also the Army's 250th birthday. David Martin reports. This Father's Day, Steve Hartman tells the story of his profound conversion from a reluctant dog dad to his dog's best friend. Genealogists researching Pope Leo's family tree cast a wide net and found he has some very distant, but very famous cousins. 

Jun 13, 2025
Episode 119
Year 2025Episode 11930 min

Episode 119

The FBI said Vance Boelter, the suspect charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, visited the homes of multiple other elected officials that night. Lilia Luciano reports. The conflict between Israel and Iran intensified through the weekend. After several days of attacks, the Iranian Ministry of Health says 224 people have been killed by Israeli airstrikes. In Israel, officials say 24 people have died in Iran's missile attacks, mainly on the cities of Tel Aviv and Bat Yam. Debora Patta reports. Nancy Cordes has more on the White House reaction.  A CBS News investigation found the cuts to a FEMA program that gave vulnerable communities money for projects like improving stormwater drainage disproportionately affected areas that voted for President Trump. Maurice DuBois has more. Applying new techniques to old cases, law enforcement efforts in Detroit brought closure for dozens of families who longed for answers. Jim Axelrod reports. General Mills is saying "cheerio" to three kinds of Cheerios -- Honey Nut Medley Crunch, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios Minis. 

Jun 16, 2025
Episode 120
Year 2025Episode 12030 min

Episode 120

Israeli attacks have targeted nuclear sites across Iran, including the important uranium enrichment plant at Fordo, a secretive site built inside a mountain. But only the United States is capable of destroying the site as it would take massive, ordnance-penetrator bombs known as 'bunker busters' delivered by American B-2 bombers. Weijia Jiang reports on the decision President Trump will need to make on the U.S. joining Israel in their strikes. For nearly six nights, sirens have blared across Israel warning of retaliatory Iranian strikes. While Israel is able to inflict far greater pain on Iran, it has not been immune to destruction and death. Debora Patta reports. The suspect in the attack on Minnesota lawmakers has his next court appearance at the end of next week. Charges include the murders of Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Lilia Luciano spoke with Hortman's mother, father and brother. The Trump administration has reversed course, again, on immigration roundups, saying they're back on at hotels, restaurants and farms, just days after they were suspended. Adam Yamaguchi spoke with workers in California about the raids. At Mother Emanuel AME Church 10 years ago, a white supremacist gunman walked into a Wednesday night Bible study, worshiped with them, and killed nine of them. In "Eye on America," Mark Strassmann speaks with survivors about the shooting, and the forgiveness that they've found for the gunman. 

Jun 17, 2025
Episode 121
Year 2025Episode 12130 min

Episode 121

President Trump met with his National Security Council as he continues to consider whether to join Israel in striking Iran's nuclear sites. The president said he has not made a final decision, but has "ideas" about what to do. Weijia Jiang reports, then Debora Patta has the latest from Tel Aviv. The Israel-Iran conflict is entering its seventh day. Debora Patta spoke to Nimrod Sheffer, former chief of staff for the Israeli Air Force, about the future of the conflict and why a war of attrition isn't sustainable on either side. A new survey from auto researcher Edmunds shows 58% of respondents are more interested in buying a used car because of tariffs. Kelly O'Grady reports. Decades after an AIDS diagnosis was a death sentence, the FDA approved the first drug that is almost totally effective at preventing the disease. Dr. Jon LaPook joins to discuss what it means. In a major decision, the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Jan Crawford has more. In New York City, it's against the law for trucks and non-city buses to idle -- keeping the engine running while stationary -- for more than three minutes. However, the law is rarely enforced. That's where the big money comes in. James Brown reports.  

Jun 18, 2025
Episode 122
Year 2025Episode 12230 min

Episode 122

More than 700 patients were inside the largest hospital in southern Israel when it took a direct hit from Iranian missiles overnight Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate, and he lobbied President Trump to join the effort to end Iran's nuclear program. Weijia Jiang reports. Iran and Israel are separated by 1,000 miles and three countries: Jordan, Syria and Iraq, where thousands of Iranian exiles live and where the United States was at war for nearly nine years. Those Iranian exiles in Iraq are fiercely opposed to the theocratic government in Tehran. Holly Williams has been speaking to them. A federal bankruptcy judge will soon decide whether to approve a nearly $7.4 billion settlement involving Purdue Pharma, which made the pain medication OxyContin. Scott MacFarlane looks at the potential impact of what would be a landmark deal. New Mexico National Guard troops have been sent to Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the request of the police chief to help combat crime, but questions remain about their effectiveness. Jason Allen reports. Village Hearth in Durham, North Carolina, is one of the nation's first co-housing developments created specifically for an aging, queer population. Janet Shamlian reports. One of America's first Black churches is being rebuilt in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Jun 19, 2025
Episode 123
Year 2025Episode 12330 min

Episode 123

Diplomacy will have a "last shot" within the next two weeks to bring the Israel-Iran conflict to an end, according to one American and one European diplomatic official, a window set by President Trump this week as he decides whether to involve the U.S. in Israel's offensive against Iran. Margaret Brennan has more. A federal judge in New Jersey ordered that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil must be released from detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement as his immigration proceedings play out. Lilia Luciano has been following the case. As ICE agents swoop into places around the country that rely on immigrant labor, Salvador Melendez sees the effects firsthand as mayor of Montebello, a working-class, predominantly Latino city just 10 miles east of Los Angeles. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Opioid deaths in the U.S. are down, but opioid use is up -- both for the same reason. Adam Yamaguchi reports. It's been over a year since Steve Hartman went "On the Road" to tell the story of a retired police officer who reunited with the man he saved as a baby. The two remain close, and that rescued baby is now a father himself. Jaws premiered 50 years ago, and in less than a week earned more than it cost to make. But it's a wonder it got made at all after multiple problems nearly sank the film. 

Jun 20, 2025
Episode 124
Year 2025Episode 12430 min

Episode 124

President Trump said Israel and Iran have agreed to what he called a "complete and total" ceasefire. It comes after Iran retaliated against an American attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Nancy Cordes and Debora Patta have details, and retired Lt. Gen. Mark Weatherington joins to give insight on the conflict. What happens next in the Middle East may be up to Israel, which has been pounding Iran's nuclear infrastructure for over a week. Debora Patta reports. Death rates for U.S. kidney dialysis patients are among the highest in the industrialized world. A CBS News investigation found that a third of dialysis clinics fail to meet federal performance standards. Now, as Erin Moriarty reports, there's a push to rein in the companies that dominate the market. A church community in Wayne, Michigan, was left shaken by an attack on its house of worship. Police said the church was targeted by a man armed with an AR-15-style rifle and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Ian Lee has more on the heroes who stopped the attack. The first images from a new telescope in Chile were released this week, featuring extraordinarily detailed scenes from deep space. And more are expected to follow the debut series from the long-awaited Vera Rubin Observatory, which now houses the largest telescope in the world. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, removed all 17 members of a committee that issues government recommendations on vaccines. Kennedy said his new panel would restore public trust, but some people are not sure what to believe. Lana Zak went along with a family on their search for answers.

Jun 23, 2025
Episode 125
Year 2025Episode 12530 min

Episode 125

President Trump arrived at a NATO summit Tuesday with the ceasefire between Israel and Iran already being tested. Ed O'Keefe has more on that and the initial assessments of the U.S. strikes against Iran's nuclear programs. Nearly half a million Iranian-Americans live in Southern California, specifically the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, also known as "Little Tehran." Jonathan Viglotti is there with a report. The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing and the FAA both share blame for a harrowing incident last year when a door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight at 16,000 feet. Kris Van Cleave has more on what investigators found. Almost six in 10 Americans say the economy is in bad shape, according to a new CBS News poll. Stocks were up across the board on Tuesday though. Kelly O'Grady has more. Health officials say heat can be especially dangerous for pregnant women. David Schechter reports on how climate change is raising those risks. West Virginia has been hard hit by storms this year, with flash floods sweeping through the city of Wheeling this month, killing at least eight people. In "Eye on America," Scott MacFarlane shows how the state's coal country is still struggling from storms in February. 

Jun 24, 2025
Episode 126
Year 2025Episode 12630 min

Episode 126

As the delicate ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict continues to hold, a CBS News crew received permission to enter Iran Wednesday to see how conditions are on the ground in its capital of Tehran. The Iranian government maintains tight control over its media and closely monitors foreign journalists. Imtiaz Tyab has more. Some FBI agents are being redirected back to counterterrorism after being switched to President Trump's immigration crackdown. Scott MacFarlane reports it is because of potential threats from Iran, and it comes after the administration had let go many of the government's counterterrorism experts. New CDC vaccine advisors who share RFK Jr.'s skepticism about immunizations are reviewing a long-standing vaccine guidance for infants. Elaine Quijano spoke to a doctor who is concerned about the focus on risks over benefits. People in McDowell County, West Virginia, aren't accustomed to getting outside help, so they turned to neighbors and good Samaritans to bridge the gap after a devastating flood in February. Scott MacFarlane reports. Khaman Maluach, an 18-year-old NBA prospect, could face hurdles due to President Trump's visa policy blocking South Sudanese citizens from entering the U.S. Still, Maluach is undaunted. 

Jun 25, 2025
Episode 127
Year 2025Episode 12730 min

Episode 127

Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, released video of the tests of the type of "bunker-buster" bombs that were dropped on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend as he and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to illustrate the severity of the strikes amid the leak of an initial intelligence report. Charlie D'Agata reports. Imtiaz Tyab has more from Tehran. Iran's supreme leader emerged from hiding and congratulated the Iranian people on what he claimed was a decisive victory over the United States and Israel. Inside Iran, internet service has been restored after two weeks of war, but social media platforms are still blocked by the government. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Older Americans continue to outpace working-age adults, which could negatively impact the economy and the ability to keep the Social Security checks coming. Maurice DuBois and Kelly O'Grady have more. A little-known vaccine advisory panel is now under scrutiny after changes from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to Dr. Richard Besser, former acting CDC director, about his concerns. Arizona's saguaro cactus has evolved to thrive in the extreme climate of the Sonoran Desert, but after decades of rising heat, even these towering icons are showing signs of stress. Kris Van Cleave reports. Anna Wintour, the long-time global editorial director of Vogue, is taking a step back from her editorial duties at the fashion publication. She will continue to oversee Vogue globally in her post as the publication's global editorial director, while Vogue U.S. will recruit a new head of editorial content.

Jun 26, 2025
Episode 128
Year 2025Episode 12830 min

Episode 128

Jun 27, 2025
Episode 129
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Episode 129

Jun 30, 2025
Episode 130
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Jul 1, 2025
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Jul 2, 2025
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Year 2025Episode 13230 min

Episode 132

Jul 3, 2025
Episode 138
Year 2025Episode 13830 min

Episode 138

Israel has carried out a slew of airstrikes across Gaza over the past day, including one strike that killed nine of 10 siblings, all age 12 and younger. The parents of the victims are both doctors at Gaza's Nasser Hospital, where the father and the couple's only surviving child, who were both wounded in the strike, are now hospitalized. Haley Ott reports. Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of the summer travel season, and AAA projects that a total of about 45 million Americans will travel by air or on the roads this weekend. Ali Bauman has the latest. A brief power outage Saturday struck the star-studded Cannes Film Festival in France, along with about 160,000 households in the region. Authorities are investigating whether a fire at an electrical substation was responsible for the blackout. The Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, has reopened just in time for the holiday weekend. A stretch of the vital artery had been closed since the devastating wildfires broke out in early January and engulfed Los Angeles. Elise Preston has more on the reopening and the wildfire recovery efforts.  President Trump on Saturday delivered the commencement address to graduating cadets at West Point in New York. In the hour-long speech, Mr. Trump touted U.S. military strength and laid out his strategy for the Armed Forces. Willie James Inman reports. With his victory at the Geneva Open on Saturday, Novak Djokovic became just the third man in the Open era to win 100 career singles titles, joining the likes of Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer. Researchers say bird populations are declining across every habitat, but the worst declines are in grassland birds and shorebirds. Scientists blame drastic changes in bird migration paths on invasive species, new land use, pollution and climate change. Tim McNicholas reports. 

May 24, 2025
Episode 139
Year 2025Episode 13930 min

Episode 139

Russia and Ukraine swapped thousands of prisoners, even as Russia continued a massive bombardment of Ukraine over the weekend. Haley Ott reports. President Trump is defending his executive order preventing Harvard from enrolling international students. The order is currently on hold after being temporarily blocked by a judge. Willie James Inman has more. A U.S.-German citizen was arrested at JFK airport for allegedly trying to firebomb the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv. An unruly passenger forced a flight from Tokyo bound for Houston to divert to Seattle, where they were arrested. Newark Liberty International Airport is still dealing with extensive flights delays, even after the FAA cut the number of flights going into and out of the airport. Shanelle Kaul has the latest. Germany is hoping to avoid a 50% tariff President Trump has proposed for the country. Barbara Humpton, president and CEO of Siemens USA, a German based tech company, spoke with Jericka Duncan about the impact. Sunday marks five years since the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. David Schuman reports from the site of Floyd's killing to reflect on the movement it sparked. People are flocking to the movies on Memorial Day weekend. Studios are hoping it's a sign of a successful summer. Elise Preston reports. 

May 25, 2025
Episode 145
Year 2025Episode 14530 min

Episode 145

The wildfires burning across Canada have forced thousands of people to evacuate in three provinces. CBC reporter Josh Crabb has more from Manitoba. Scorching temperatures were forecast across the West this weekend, while about 22 million Americans in the Midwest were under air quality alerts because of the hovering smoke from the more than 180 wildfires burning in Canada. Elise Preston has the latest. President Trump flexed the power of his office this week, issuing a blitz of pardons and commutations. The president also said he would consider pardoning the men convicted in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Ali Bauman has more. Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, called the response from the militant group Hamas to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal "totally unacceptable," adding that it "only takes us backward." Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv. President Trump on Friday announced a doubling of tariffs on foreign imports of steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, which could threaten to impact the prices of cars, appliances and even construction supplies. Taurean Small has details. A Blue Origin sub-orbital spacecraft successfully rocketed to an altitude more than 60 miles above the Earth Saturday with a crew of six. After separating from its booster, the capsule touched down in the West Texas desert about 10 minutes after liftoff. In the wake of the Hollywood writers and actors strikes in 2023, film and television production in California has struggled mightily. The state lost roughly 40,000 film and TV jobs that year alone, according to federal data. Carter Evans examines whether the industry can rebound in California as it faces competition from across the globe. 

May 31, 2025
Episode 146
Year 2025Episode 14630 min

Episode 146

Police say several people were burned Sunday in an attack at Boulder's Pearl Street Mall in Colorado. A suspect is in custody. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised a large-scale drone attack deep in Russian territory that Ukraine's security officials claim destroyed 40 military bombers. Leigh Kiniry reports. Senators are returning to Washington this week to begin their review of President Trump's budget bill. Mr. Trump is warning Republicans they could face consequences if they don't give the bill their support. Taurean Small has more. Canada is putting out an international call for help to battle 180 wildfires raging across the country, 90 of which are burning out of control. 25,000 people in three provinces have been forced to evacuate. Josh Crabb of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has the latest. The Smithsonian National Zoo is taking extra care to protect its animals from bird flu. Natalie Brand reports. A high school transgender athlete at the center of a searing political storm went home a winner at this weekend's California state track championships. Elise Preston has the story from Burbank. Nancy Tusek, a third-grade teacher in suburban Chicago, is calling it a career after years of lessons. Noel Brennan of CBS Chicago has the story. 

Jun 1, 2025
Episode 152
Year 2025Episode 15230 min

Episode 152

Protesters in Los Angeles, angered by Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, clashed with police in riot gear on Friday night. Taurean Small has the latest. Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more. Russia pummeled Ukraine's second-largest city Kharkiv on Saturday, using drones, bombs and missiles. Warning: Some images may be distressing to watch. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said 90 people died on Saturday, shot or killed in Israeli airstrikes. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Saturday marks five months since wildfires erupted in and around Los Angeles, California. They burned for 24 days, wiping entire neighborhoods and communities off the map. Elise Preston has new details on the challenges of rebuilding. New evidence shows that President Trump's tariff policies are shaking up global trade. Imports of foreign goods plunged about 16% in April, the largest one-month drop on record. Nancy Chen dives into how the toy business is being impacted. Twenty-one-year-old American Coco Gauff won her very first French Open on Saturday, defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in a grueling match. This week, the iconic Goodyear Rubber and Tire Company's iconic airships took to the sky over Ohio, celebrating 100 years since the company's first flight. Janet Shamlian climbed aboard. 

Jun 7, 2025
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